Dating in Berlin presents: Dating, Laughter & Disasters

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Dating in Berlin presents: Dating, Laughter & Disasters

Show Notes

Lulu Johnson and Ivy-Jo are back on the couch, and as usual, nothing is off-limits. Lulu opens up about going viral, laughing at troll comments about her nose rings, looks, age, and sex stories, and why the trolls are part of her success. This episode is for anyone who loves dating horror stories, Berlin chaos, brutally honest friendship banter, and laugh-out-loud oversharing that somehow still leaves you feeling seen. Subscribe for more dating disasters, listener stories, comedy, and honest conversations from Berlin and beyond.

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