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What Are Your Arguments Really Trying to Teach You?

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Every argument you’ve ever had was trying to tell you something about yourself, if you were willing to listen. Learn more on this episode of Last First Date Radio! — What are your arguments trying to teach you? My podcast guest, Dr. Sue Morter, is a New York Times bestselling author, Bio-Energetic Medicine pioneer, and founder of the Morter Institute for Bioenergetics. With over 40 years of experience bridging quantum science, energy medicine, and ancient wisdom, she has helped thousands worldwide unlock the body’s innate healing intelligence. She is adjunct faculty at Michigan State University Medical School and host of The Art of Awakening podcast. In this episode: How conflict is the key to personal transformation Why we keep having the same types of arguments What happens in the body during conflict How doing inner work helps you fight fair EP 732: Dr. Sue Morter – What Your Arguments Are Really Trying to Teach You ...

How to Spot AI on the Dating Apps

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How do you know if it’s AI on the dating apps or a real person? Here are five things to look out for when dating online and what to do about it. Picture a man whose messages are so lovely you read them twice. He asks about your garden, your love of travel, and how much he admires your courage for putting yourself out there. Then you talk on the phone, and the warmth you felt on the page is nowhere to be found. There is a good chance a helpful assistant was sitting in that conversation. AI tools now draft opening lines, reply to messages, and polish entire profiles. Some men use them as a gentle nudge when the right words feel hard to find. Others hand over the whole conversation. Either way, you deserve to know who you are really getting to know, and a few signs can help you see it. How to Spot AI on the Dating Apps (and What to Do About It) 1. His messages arrive polished and fast Real texting comes with typos, missing punctuation, and c...

Why She Finally Said “I Do” at 49. Lisa Cheek’s Love Story.

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Lisa Said “I do” at 49 because she gained deeper self-awareness and the emotional maturity to choose the best partner. Here’s her story. — Lisa Cheek said “I do” for the first time at 49. She is an author and former film and television editor known for her humorous, candid writing about relationships and identity. Her debut memoir, Sit, Cinderella, Sit, received much acclaim. Her latest  memoir, THE BIG DAY: Saying I Do, Only To Discover I Didn’t, is a funny and vulnerable look at love, marriage, and the complicated question of whether to stay or walk away. She lives in  Los Angeles with two dogs, two cats, and her husband, Big Johnson. In this episode: The difference between chemistry and true compatibility Why we attach to certain types before doing the inner work How to become aligned with the right people Why it’s never too late to go on your last first date EP 735: Lisa Cheek -Why She Fin...

How to Stop Overfunctioning and Watch How He Really Shows Up

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Five tips for women who are overfunctioning in dating. Observe, state your needs clearly, and date with a calm nervous system. A reader recently wrote in with a question you might relate to. She spent years in a long-term relationship where she planned, tracked, and managed nearly everything. Now she’s dating again, and she wants to see how a man shows up on his own before she steps in to fill the gaps. Her question: how do I stop overfunctioning in dating and doing the emotional labor for someone who isn’t naturally proactive? If you tend to overfunction in dating, here are five tips to help you stop and let a man show you who he really is. How to Stop Overfunctioning and Watch How He Really Shows Up 1. Stop and notice what’s going on for you If you notice you’re feeling anxious while waiting for a text or planning what to say next to the person you’re dating, treat it as useful information, not an invitation to send another text or overthinking ...

What Low Desire Really Means For People Over 50

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What does low desire really mean for people over 50? Is it low libido or something else? Learn more in this episode with Dr. Bat Sheva Marcus. — Dr. Bat Sheva Marcus is a nationally recognized sex therapist, author, educator, and sexual health advocate. Formerly the Clinical Director of a leading sexual health center, she is the author of Satisfaction Guaranteed and was profiled in The New York Times Magazine as “The Orthodox Sex Guru.” She is known for her warm, candid, and practical approach. In this episode: The biggest myths people believe about low desire and low libido Why low desire is rarely just psychological or physical How hormones, medications, and medical conditions quietly affect someone’s sex life Why therapy or medicine aren’t always enough on their own, and how combining the two helps Practical, science-backed strategies that can help people reignite intimacy at any age or stage of a relationship EP 734: Dr. Bat Shev...

Online Dating for Introverts – Meet Your Match Without Draining Your Energy

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Four gentle strategies for introverts to help you enjoy online dating at your own pace, including how to recharge after dates and turn small talk into real conversation. If you recharge in quiet moments and feel most like yourself in calm settings, you might be reluctant to date online. Online dating can be the perfect way for you to meet someone. A little advanced preparation will make it more enjoyable. I’m sharing how to make online dating work if you’re an introvert. Online Dating for Introverts If you have ever closed a dating app feeling more tired than when you opened it, you’re in good company. Online dating is actually a natural fit for introverts, and it offers real advantages. It also has a few features that can drain your energy. While many introverts prefer to reveal themselves gradually as trust builds, writing a dating profile asks you to talk about yourself in a way that can feel uncomfortable. Messaging several people at on...

How Can Jealousy Actually Strengthen Trust and Intimacy?

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What if jealousy could actually strengthen your relationship? That’s what we explore in this episode of Last First Date Radio. — Did you know that jealousy can strengthen a relationship? That’s what my guest, Ally Iseman, believes. She is an award-winning creator, author, Certified Relationship Coach and Kink Aware Professional who specializes in modern relationship design, unlocking erotic jealousy, and consent and communication. She has been featured in The New York Times, LADbible, Cosmopolitan, AskMen, and more. Ally works with couples and individuals all over the world who are at transition points in dating and relationships. Whether they want to open their relationship to include more people, explore play parties together, or just open up more authentically to each other about their kinks and curiosities, Ally helps them open up without breaking up.  In this episode: Is jealousy nature or nurture? How understanding jealousy can be be...