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On The Rocks

On The Rocks

By Vanessa Rock

A podcast about life, love, and everything in between.

At 21, your host Vanessa Rock started the show to share her experience as she navigated the chaos of her early twenties. Then at 22, she started getting honest about dating during the pandemic. Now 23, she's getting On The Rocks about everything else.

Join Vanessa as she gets honest about her experiences and learns from guests who are far more interesting than she is.
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No Chill Cuffing Season - A Solo Episode

On The RocksOct 28, 2021

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No Chill Cuffing Season - A Solo Episode
Oct 28, 202126:36
CanWe - Find the Right Relationship? w/ Russ Haywood
Oct 14, 202134:50
Just Friends? w/ Cooper

Just Friends? w/ Cooper

not NOT a zoom date...


In this episode, you meet Cooper - a guy who slid into my TikTok DM's and is now a guest on my podcast - how did we get here, you ask?! Well, you'll have to tune in to get the whole story. ⁠

We discuss: 

- Our first impressions of each other 

- Cooper's crazy dating stories 

- Intentional dating 

- "Friend Zoning"

- Traditional dating norms 


Connect with Vanessa!

vanessarock.com 

@ontherocks.pod

@thatsvrock 


Sep 23, 202157:23
It's Not About You - A Solo Episode
Sep 09, 202128:60
Dating Mindfully w/ Abby Medcalf

Dating Mindfully w/ Abby Medcalf

In this episode of On The Rocks, I sit down with Abby Medcalf. Abby is a Relationship Maven, psychologist, author, podcast host, and TEDx speaker who has helped thousands of people create happy connected relationships. With her unique background in both business and counseling, she brings a fresh, effective perspective to relationships using humor and her direct, no-nonsense style.

She's the author of the #1 Amazon best-selling book, "Be Happily Married, Even if Your Partner Won't Do a Thing," and the host of the top-rated "Relationships Made Easy" Podcast, which appeared on CNBC MakeIt's "Top 10 Podcasts We All Need In Our Lives Right Now."

Abby and I discuss breaking negative mindsets around dating, how mindfulness can positively impact your relationships, the key to not allowing past relationships to negatively affect current (or potential) relationships, and more!

Get Abby's free guide to mindfulness: https://abbymedcalf.com/066-how-to-make-mindfulness-a-habit/

Get Abby's free guide to align your conscious and unconscious mind: https://abbymedcalf.com/the-5-step-process-to-effective-communication-in-any-relationship/ 


Connect with Abby: 

Website: Abbymedcalf.com

Instagram: @abbymedcalfthriving

Connect with Vanessa: 

Website: VanessaRock.com

Instagram: @ontherocks.pod @thatsvrock

Aug 12, 202101:12:17
The Meetery - "Hinge's Older More Mature Sister"

The Meetery - "Hinge's Older More Mature Sister"

"Tinder is like our dirty cousin..."

In this episode of On The Rocks, I am chatting with the founders of the New Orleans-based app The Meetery! What started out as an inside joke about how awful dating apps are led friends Bayleigh Frickey and Stephanie Hilton to design an app that aims to help users make real love connections by replacing awkward online chatting with 15-minute face-to-face ‘first impression’ dates. It was so great to talk to these badass female founders & learn more about their business "relationship," what lead them to create a dating app, their thoughts on traditional dating apps, and more!

Download The Meetery ASAP & get other singles in your area to do the same so that the app can become available in your city!

Check out The Meetery:

@themeetery

Check out Vanessa:

@thatsvrock

@ontherocks.pod

Aug 05, 202134:51
Bad Dates Make You Funnier - A Solo Episode
Jul 22, 202135:55
Flexing Your Dating Muscles w/ Rebecca Schwartz
Jul 15, 202136:41
Dating Should Be Fun w/ Emma Vernon

Dating Should Be Fun w/ Emma Vernon

In this episode of OTR, I chat with Emma Vernon. Emma is the creator of In A World: A Dating Show, a matchmaker, a comedian, and the host of Perfume Room w/ Emma Vernon! Emma and I discuss zodiac signs, her background, her dating show, and her thoughts on dating post-pandemic. This episode is jam-packed with some good $h!it. You won't want to miss it!


Follow Emma: 

Instagram: @emmavern @thedatingshow @perfumeroompod

Tik Tok: emma_vern


Follow Vanessa:

Instagram: @ontherocks.pod @thatsvrock

Jul 08, 202149:17
WTF Even Is Hot Girl Summer - A Solo Episode
Jul 01, 202128:02
Vaccinated & Conflicted - A Solo Episode

Vaccinated & Conflicted - A Solo Episode

After a hellacious year, your girl is vaccinated! Do I feel like I am superhuman and immune? no. Will I maybe go on a real date now? still questionable. In today's episode, I discuss my concerns going back out into the dating world as well ad my thoughts on if you should tell your friend to dump their boyfriend per some advice I saw on the internet. Lots of rambling and lots of conflicted thoughts! Enjoy! 

Apr 08, 202127:53
So... You're Intentionally Single? w/ Emma Berry

So... You're Intentionally Single? w/ Emma Berry

Emma Berry is the creator of Moody Studios a networking platform for creators! Based on Instagram @moodystudios recently launched is focused on highlighting small creators. In this episode, Emma breaks down her journey with moody studios and explains how she is on the journey of healing from a toxic relationship by being intentionally single. We discuss her process of healing and the difficulties that come when you reflect inward. This episode is filled with tidbits of knowledge that will be beneficial for anyone who has been in a toxic relationship, is healing from a past relationship, or is looking to understand what it takes to end something that does not bring you joy. Marie Kondo that shit! 

Make sure to check out Emma:

@moodystudios

@emmapieee

OTR:

@ontherocks.pod

@thatsvrock

Mar 25, 202159:31
Get Your Guy in 2021 w/ Anwar White
Mar 18, 202151:37
Love At First Zoom? - Tanner
Mar 11, 202158:26
BONUS: Meet Millan Andreoli - My Graphic Designer!
Feb 25, 202144:07
Dating While Hosting a Dating Podcast w/ Alex Piscatelli
Feb 18, 202143:58
A Cynic's Guide To Valentine's Day

A Cynic's Guide To Valentine's Day

Love is in the air and love is the new focus of the podcast! In this episode I preview my upcoming pivot to focusing on dating and relationships On The Rocks, being the duff, my dating history, and how I went from being hopelessly romantic to a cynic to a realist. 

Make sure to follow @ontherocks.pod on Instagram to see more dating and Vanessa content! 

Cheers Xx

Feb 12, 202133:35
Life Advice 10 Years Apart w/ Mel West
Feb 04, 202153:30
The Chaos of Dating in San Diego w/ Sarah Whitney
Jan 29, 202101:06:44
Back and Better Than Ever
Jan 22, 202147:36
I Have An Old Soul & There's a New President

I Have An Old Soul & There's a New President

It's a pretty self-explanatory episode... 

Nov 13, 202039:05
2020 Election Coverage w/ Nestle Mitchell: We're Fine, Everything's Fine

2020 Election Coverage w/ Nestle Mitchell: We're Fine, Everything's Fine

In this episode of On The Rocks we are talking election day, results, emotions, and more! I am joined by Nestle Mitchell of the Not My Problem Podcast. We have been keeping up with each other during this time so I thought she would be the perfect person to discuss this with on the podcast! Recorded on: November 4th at 5 pm PST with no result on the president-elect. You will likely hear this after results will come in, and that's the point!  

Nestle: @nestlemitchell @notmyproblempod 

Vanessa: @vannirock @ontherocks.pod 

Music: On The Rocks by Glow the Band 

Nov 05, 202028:13
Let’s Talk Uncertainty and Shame Resilience

Let’s Talk Uncertainty and Shame Resilience

I know I'm not the only one who feels overwhelmed in this uncertain time. with less than a week until the Presidential election so much is up in the air and this means our lives likely feel that way too! In today's episode, I am talking about my feelings about this uncertain time, my experience in therapy, and shame. I also break down Brené browns shame resilience theory and how I am currently maneuvering this chaotic season of life! I hope you enjoy this episode! 

Oct 29, 202047:20
The Mother-Daughter Special

The Mother-Daughter Special

Convinced my mom to come on the podcast, the content we didn't know we needed! We talk about our relationship, my childhood, her experience being a mom, and more. Hope you enjoy it! Xx

Insta: @ontherocks.pod

Music: Glow The Band

Oct 15, 202025:53
Q&A Exposé

Q&A Exposé

Back with another moral dilemma and answers to listener questions! Life is all about balance and taking a step back from the chaos of the world to bring some light hearted content is what we all needed this week... or at least I did. Cheers Xx 

Insta: @vannirock @ontherockspod 


Oct 08, 202029:20
The Importance of Voting in 2020 w/ Nicole Kaplan
Sep 23, 202049:41
Nothing's Stopping You w/ Kelsey Jones

Nothing's Stopping You w/ Kelsey Jones

In this week's episode I am joined by the lovely Kelsey Jones host of the What's Stopping You podcast! We discuss fitness, friendship, vodka sodas, motivation, and podcasting. Kelsey and I are very likeminded and her podcast is focused around becoming your best self, which is something I preach here On The Rocks. I hope you enjoy the episode! Cheers Xx

Kelsey: @kelseylynnjones @whatsstoppingyoupodcast 

Me: @Vannirock @ontherocks.pod

Music: Glow The Band

Sep 17, 202046:28
What You Should Be Reading and Watching

What You Should Be Reading and Watching

In this week's episode, I recap my weeklong hiatus recovering from my Septoplasty and starting my Senior Year of college! Discussing feeling unmotivated, and how I plan to refocus my energy back into my life in San Diego. Then I break down some of my favorite summer reads and watches that I 100% recommend. I hope you enjoy CHEERS xx

Insta:

 @ontherocks.pod

@vannirock

Music:

Glow The Band


Sep 10, 202035:16
Really Big Life Things
Aug 27, 202030:24
22 Things I've Learned in 22 Years
Aug 18, 202039:48
Truth Or Drink Podcast Edition w/ Nestle Mitchell
Aug 13, 202047:27
From Community College to San Diego State University- My College Experience

From Community College to San Diego State University- My College Experience

In this episode of OTR I sit down for a solo episode to reflect on how much my parents mean to me and what my college experience has been like so far!  As I approach my senior year at San Diego State University and am so so close to my bachelors degree I thought it would be fun to reflect on how I've gotten to this point. Taking a non traditional route to get my degree by attending community college for three years before transferring to SDSU has taught me a lot about what it means to be a good student and how to focus on my goals! I am excited to share some of my experiences that I have gained over these last few years, hope you love the episode! Cheers Xx 

Insta: @ontherocks.pod

Music: Glow the Band

Aug 06, 202038:35
Let's Move Toward Secure Attachment w/ Dr. Morgan Anderson
Jul 30, 202054:38
You Can't Buy Self Love on Amazon Prime! w/ Paul Fishman
Jul 23, 202051:13
Avoid Men 2020

Avoid Men 2020

20th episode!!!!!

Jul 09, 202036:22
Life After Reality TV w/ Sydney Lotuaco
Jul 02, 202038:43
Lets Catch Up! Q&A

Lets Catch Up! Q&A

In todays Solo episode I give updates on my life, what im doing, how I'm feeling and all that. I reflect on my outspoken high school journalism days and why I feel it is important to share my opinions! I talk about my quarantine blues, how I'm dealing with feelings of rejection, and why I'm starting therapy. Then I answer listener questions talking about regrets, fears, if Id hook up with an ex, and more! I hope you enjoy the episode, Cheers Xx

OTR Insta: @ontherocks.pod 

Music: Glow The Band 

Jun 25, 202030:05
All Things New York City w/ Lauren Lapid
Jun 18, 202055:47
Love at First Zoom? - Quintin

Love at First Zoom? - Quintin

Back with another addition to the Love at First Zoom series!  Before that I express my thoughts and feelings about the murder of George Floyd and systemic racism. In short: there is no place for racism in my life or in my podcast. It is important to me to be a positive force in the Black Lives Matter movement and I am looking forward to incorporating difficult but necessary conversations into the podcast in the future. Todays episode with Quintin has been my favorite of the series so far, he is a great guy who has a lot of interesting things to say! I hope you love the episode. CHEERS! 

Insta: @ontherocks.pod 

Music: Glow the band

Jun 11, 202052:01
Let's Talk Mental Health, Sis w/ Scout Sobel

Let's Talk Mental Health, Sis w/ Scout Sobel

May is mental health awareness month SO I wanted to bring on one of my favorite podcasters to break it down with me. Scout is one of the hosts of the Okay Sis Podcast, host of Scout Podcast, and the founder of Scouts Agency! She is open and honest about her mental health journey and uses her social media presence as a platform to reform a positive message about mental health and entrepreneurship. I admire Scout and am SO excited for this episode! We talk Podcasting, her tips and tricks, how she is using her mental health "toolbox" during these unprecedented times, and her experience with mental health in her twenties. 

Where you can find scout: @scoutsobel @okaysispodcast @scoutpodcast @scoutsagency @sparkandseek

OTR Instagram @Ontherocks.pod

Music: Glow The Band

May 28, 202047:25
Love at First Zoom? - Matthew

Love at First Zoom? - Matthew

In this edition of love at first zoom Matthew & I talk our favorite drinks, why people are on dating apps, his craziest dating story, does age matter in dating? & so much more. This is an interesting episode that definitely will entertain! Hope you enjoy! Cheers Xx.

On The Rocks Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ontherocks.pod/?hl=en

Music: Glow The Band 

May 21, 202038:38
BONUS: The Year of Me

BONUS: The Year of Me

Dropping this bonus episode exactly one year after I got dumped.... (LOL) to reflect on my year and to acknowledge how much this situation changed me for the better. This is a more serious episode but I loved recording this because it really reminded me that you can go through really hard shit and grow from it. It is so important to reflect on times in your life where you really stood up for yourself, worked hard, and got to a better place because of it! I hope this episode can remind you that regardless of where you are or what you have been through that things will get better (as annoying as that sounds) & that time does work wonders. Hope you enjoy! Cheers Xx. 

OTR INSTA: https://www.instagram.com/ontherocks.pod/?hl=en

MUSIC: Glow The Band

May 19, 202027:56
Impostor Syndrome w/ Hannah Harshe

Impostor Syndrome w/ Hannah Harshe

In this weeks episode I am joined by Hannah Harshe - a girl who does it all! She is a 22 year old author, college student, blogger, sports fan, and podcaster!  We discuss her new book she co wrote entitled The Fab Five: The Scrapbook of a Revolution, ordering your first drink at a bar, our experiences with impostor syndrome, and so much more. This was such a great conversation and reminds me how podcasting can really bring people together. Hope you love it! Cheers xx.

Hannahs Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hannah.harshe/?hl=en

Buy The Fab Five: https://www.amazon.com/Fab-5-Scrapbook-Revolution/dp/1634992008/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=the+fab+five+the+scrapbook&qid=1589328107&sr=8-1

On The Rocks instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ontherocks.pod/

May 14, 202048:45
Love At First Zoom? - Stephen
May 07, 202042:02
Finding Your Value w/ Emily Gigliotti
Apr 30, 202045:34
Love at First Zoom? - Andrew

Love at First Zoom? - Andrew

Welcome to a new thing I'm doing where I publicly broadcast my quarantine virtual dates (crazy right?!) Is love at first zoom possible? doubtful. But this is already SO much fun. I felt inspired to start this because of how prevelent online dating and especially FaceTime dates have become lately. So in the first edition of this new series I go on a first virtual date with Andrew. Andrew was so funny, sweet, and charismatic! I hope you enjoy this episode and much as I enjoyed the date. Cheers Xx

Instagram: @ontherocks.pod

music: Glow The Band

Apr 23, 202001:00:50
All About Perseverance w/ Laura Beth
Apr 16, 202001:11:07
The Loneliness Pandemic
Apr 09, 202057:23
Finding The Value In Community w/ Leah Rich

Finding The Value In Community w/ Leah Rich

In this episode of On The Rocks I sit down (virtually) with one of my favorite San Diego fitness instructors Leah Rich. Leah is the founder of Rich Motion (@teachrichmotion) where she takes all of her experience within the fitness community and puts it into building others into empowered instructors. Leah and I discuss the quarantine blues, working out from home, the importance of community, and so much more. Hope you love this episode and it inspires you to find community within your own life! 

Follow Leah on instagram: @Leahonthemic

Check out Leah's website: Richmotion.thinkific.com

Let's connect! @Ontherocks.pod

Music: The Glow The Band 

Mar 26, 202001:05:41
Time To Move On
Mar 12, 202041:43