Listen "Episode 26: Matchmaking Without the Swipe: I Know Why You’re Single (And Yes, It’s Your Fault)"
Episode Synopsis
What if the reason you’re single… is you?
In this episode of Zero Distortion, Russ Bates sits down with Jennifer Miotke, a professional matchmaker with over 15 years of experience, President of One on One Matchmaking, and author of the new book “I Know Why You Are Single (And Yes, It’s Your Fault).”
Russ shares his own success story — meeting his wife almost a decade ago through a matchmaker — as they dive into:
Why matchmaking works when apps don’t
How modern dating has shifted in 2025
The self-sabotaging habits that keep people single
What makes successful matches actually stick
Why openness is the secret to finding real connection
Whether you’re frustrated with dating apps, tired of dead-end situationships, or just curious about the world of professional matchmaking, this episode will challenge what you think you know about finding love.
Get Jennifer’s book on Amazon: I Know Why You Are Single (And Yes, It’s Your Fault)
Learn more about One on One Matchmaking: www.1on1matchmaking.com/
If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe, like, and share to help more people find the connection they’ve been looking for.
In this episode of Zero Distortion, Russ Bates sits down with Jennifer Miotke, a professional matchmaker with over 15 years of experience, President of One on One Matchmaking, and author of the new book “I Know Why You Are Single (And Yes, It’s Your Fault).”
Russ shares his own success story — meeting his wife almost a decade ago through a matchmaker — as they dive into:
Why matchmaking works when apps don’t
How modern dating has shifted in 2025
The self-sabotaging habits that keep people single
What makes successful matches actually stick
Why openness is the secret to finding real connection
Whether you’re frustrated with dating apps, tired of dead-end situationships, or just curious about the world of professional matchmaking, this episode will challenge what you think you know about finding love.
Get Jennifer’s book on Amazon: I Know Why You Are Single (And Yes, It’s Your Fault)
Learn more about One on One Matchmaking: www.1on1matchmaking.com/
If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe, like, and share to help more people find the connection they’ve been looking for.
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