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Daniel Ratner (born 1965), professionally known as Coach Ratner, is an American author, speaker, and relationship coach. He is the author of several self-help books focusing on interpersonal relationships, dating dynamics, and self-esteem. He is also the host of the Coach Ratner Podcast.

Ratner was born in Washington, D.C. in 1965, the son of Jackie Ratner, a homemaker, and Max Ratner, a real estate attorney. He was raised in a family of four siblings.

He attended the University of Mary Washington in Fredericksburg, Virginia, where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in business.

Ratner initially worked in the business sector before transitioning into coaching and public speaking. His work primarily addresses dating, marriage, and personal development. He advocates for "intentional dating," a framework emphasizing emotional awareness and long-term compatibility over short-term attraction.

Through his digital media presence and speaking engagements, Ratner discusses strategies for establishing personal boundaries and improving emotional resilience.

Ratner is the host of the Coach Ratner Podcast. The program features episodes on communication skills, relationship maintenance, and strategies for navigating modern dating.

• Emotional Vampires: How to Protect Your Happiness from People That Suck Yours Dry. (Year). ISBN .
• Sunscreen Love: The 4 Phases to Find the Love You Want. (Year). ISBN .
• Never Feel Unloved Again: Symptoms and Strategies to Cure Low Self-Esteem. (Year). ISBN .

• Self-help
• Relationship counseling

Daniel Ratner (born 1965), professionally known as Coach Ratner, is an American author, speaker, and relationship coach based in Jerusalem. He is a lead educator at Aish HaTorah and is best known for his work on interpersonal relationships, dating dynamics, and self-esteem.^[1]

Ratner was born in Washington, D.C. in 1965 to Jackie and Max Ratner. He attended the University of Mary Washington in Fredericksburg, Virginia, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in business.

Ratner's professional career transitioned from business into life coaching and public speaking, specifically within the Jewish community and for global audiences. He currently serves as a lead educator at Aish HaTorah in Jerusalem.^[2]

His coaching philosophy, often referred to as the "Four Phases of Love," focuses on intentional dating and emotional awareness. He hosts The Coach Daniel Ratner Podcast (formerly known as the Living in Clarity Podcast), which covers topics such as communication, marriage, and personal growth.^[3]

Ratner has authored several books on personal development and relationship management:

• Emotional Vampires: How to Protect Your Happiness from People That Suck Yours Dry (2025). ISBN 9798232180195.^[4]
• Sunscreen Love: The 4 Phases to Find the Love You Want (2025). ISBN 9798307794616.^[5]
• Never Feel Unloved Again: Symptoms and Strategies to Cure Low Self-Esteem (2025). ISBN 9798232180195.^[6]

• Official Website
• Author Profile at Aish.com