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 The Surprising Reasons Why People Cheat

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Want to know why people cheat? My podcast guest, Paul Keable, the Chief Strategy Officer of Ashley Madison, shares insights on cheating that may surprise you. — Why do people cheat? As Chief Strategy Officer of Ashley Madison, Paul Keable oversees the strategic direction of the dating site, Ashley Madison, emphasizing discretion, authenticity, and innovation within the dating industry. Under his leadership, the platform has implemented initiatives such as user verification through government IDs to combat fraudulent activity and build trust among members. As the platform continues to evolve, Keable’s insights remain central to its ability to adapt and resonate with its growing global user base. In this episode: Why do people cheat? What constitutes cheating in a relationship? How can cheating affect mental health? How can affairs save marriages? Are all affairs equal? What is a modern relationship and what are the rules of one? Should your affair remain a secret? EP 65...
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The Power Of The Pause In Dating and Relationships

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What is the power of the pause, and how can it help you have more successful relationships? Watch this video to find out! — “Between stimulus and response there is a space. In that space is our power to choose our response.  In our response lies our growth and our freedom” – Viktor Frankl This is one of my favorite quotes, because it describes the importance of pausing when something triggers us. We don’t react – we respond. In our Western hustle culture, pausing is not encouraged, but it’s one of the most important things we can do to help us have better lives. How can we practice the power of the pause in dating and relationships? 5 Ways The Power Of The Pause Helps You Find Love #1: It helps you slow down in a busy world.  When you’re always doing and going, it’s important to pause from time to time. Maybe you don’t take enough breaks to stretch when you’ve been on the computer all day. Maybe you aren’t drinking enough or stopping to prepare healthy foods. ...
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How to Overcome Limiting Beliefs and Perfectionism

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If you want to overcome your limiting beliefs and perfectionism, this episode of Last First Date Radio is for you! — Do you have limiting beliefs? Are you a perfectionist? My podcast guest, Kamini Wood, is here today to speak about these topics. She is a certified life coach, speaker, and bestselling author who helps high achievers overcome anxiety, perfectionism, and limiting beliefs to rediscover their authentic selves. As the founder of the AuthenticMe® method and CEO of Live Joy Your Way, she empowers individuals to build self-awareness, set boundaries, and create fulfilling, balanced lives. In this episode: Where do our limiting beliefs stem from? How can people overcome limiting beliefs, especially when it holds them back from dating? How does perfectionism sabotage our love lives, and how can people begin to overcome their need to be perfect? How can our careers contribute to our self-sabotaging habits, and how does this show up in our romantic relationships? How can...
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How to Be More Present on Dates

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Do you want to be more present on dates? Follow these five tips, and you’ll increase your dating success exponentially! — Being more present on dates will help you enjoy dating much more. It will help with first date anxiety. It will help you focus less on trying to predict whether or not you might have a future with this person, because how could you know that on a first date? In short, being present when you date helps you relax and enjoy every date. Here are five ways to help you do that! 5 Ways to Be More Present on Dates #1 Prepare before the date If you want to be more present when you meet your date, it’s important to leave the stress of your day behind. You can do this in a variety of ways; listen to music, change into an outfit that makes you feel good, meditate, take a walk, exercise, or journal. Do whatever you need to get yourself into a positive state of mind so you are recharged and ready to receive the person you’re meeting. #2 Put your phone away One of the sex...
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The Art of Radical Listening

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What is radical listening? And how can it help improve all our relationships? My podcast guest, Robert Biswas-Diener has the answers! — What is radical listening, and why is it important in our relationships? Dr. Robert Biswas-Diener is the co-author of the soon-to-be published book, Radical Listening, The Art of True Connection. He’s a researcher, author, and consultant. His previous books include The Upside of Your Dark Side (New York Times Bestseller, 2014), and the 2007 PROSE Award winner, Happiness. He has presented keynotes to Lululemon, Deloitte, Humana, AARP, The World Bank, and others. In 2024, Thinkers50 named him one of the “50 Most Influential Executive Coaches in the World.” He lives in Portland, Oregon, where he enjoys drawing and rock climbing. In this episode: How Radical Listening moves beyond traditional active listening techniques What people trying to accomplish when they listen How the 6 Core skills of Radical Listening enable us to better communicate with ...
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How Clutter Can Negatively Impact Your Dating Life

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If you have a lot of clutter in your home, it can hold you back from finding love. Here are five ways clutter affects your love life. — Did you know that clutter can negatively impact your dating life? It can cause stress, anxiety, and discourage romantic connections for many reasons. People who have a lot of clutter might be embarrassed to bring a date to their home. Clutter can also make it difficult to enjoy quality time together with your romantic partner. Here are five ways clutter might negatively impact your dating life and how to begin to heal. 5 ways clutter might negatively impact your dating life #1: Increased Stress and Anxiety: Living in a cluttered space can significantly increase stress levels, which can lead to frustration and resentment, especially if one partner doesn’t see the problem.  #2: Reduced Romantic Opportunities: Clutter can be a barrier to romance, as you might be hesitant to invite dates into a messy home.  #3: Less Quality Time...
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What’s Your Conflict Management Style?

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Conflict management is difficult for most of us. In this episode, discover your conflict management style and how to do conflict better. — What’s your conflict management personality? Dr. John Eliot, PhD, co-wrote a book on this topic. He mentors executives and advises professional sports teams, coaches, and athletes on psychological principles for enhancing health, performance, and workplace culture. He has consulted for NASA, the US Olympic Committee, the Mayo Clinic, Sony, and Microsoft. Eliot has held professorial appointments at the University of Virginia, Stanford, Rice, SMU, and the Texas Medical Center, winning teaching awards at each. In this episode: Why John decided to focus his research on conflict personalities How our conflict responses are rooted in predictable patterns How we can predict behavior in high-pressure or emotionally charged situations How someone’s ‘Conflict’ personality changes between home and work Why it’s important to understand our triggers ...
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