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The Secrets of a Great Relationship

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Dr. Mary J. Giuffra shares the five secrets to a great relationship on this episode of Last First Date Radio. — Dr. Mary J. Guiffra has been counseling couples and families for over 40 years. As a teacher to hundreds of couple therapists in training, she is widely published. She has presented at international conferences, has been featured on TV and radio and has served on the boards of professional journals, hospitals and community health agencies. As a family consultant to schools, colleges and universities, she served as vice president to her local school board. She believes that any interaction in any relationship is an opportunity for change and a chance to make the world a better place. In this episode of Last First Date Radio: Why we should never pursue a person who is distancing themselves from us  The relationship killers and how to avoid them The importance of identifying your personal triggers The 5 keys to a successful relationship How to apologize and make ...

Feeling Hopeless About Finding Love?

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If you’re feeling hopeless about finding love, this video is for you. Learn how to regain hope on your journey to lasting love. — Dating can be exhausting. After a string of bad dates or devastating breakups, you might be feeling hopeless about ever finding love. In this video, I’ll reveal 5 ways to regain hope when dating gets you down. Feeling Hopeless About Finding Love? 1. Find what works best for YOU If dating sites and apps are frustrating, find something that works better for you. One of the best ways to meet your match is to join groups that are doing what you love. Whether it’s a hiking Meetup or a cooking class, get involved with people and things you enjoy doing. 2. Focus on the long game Dating is a marathon, not a sprint. We hear beautiful stories about love at first sight, or someone who joined a dating site and found love with the first person they met. That’s a rarity. If you focus on the big picture, you’ll be less impatient with the process. 3. Identify...

Sex, Authenticity, and Living an Empowered Life

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In this episode of Last First Date Radio, Yuval Man reveals how to have better sex and live an authentic and empowered life. — Yuval Man has spent over a decade traveling, exploring, and facilitating sex-positive events and communities around the world. He has studied erotic communication, fetish and BDSM, Bondage art, and more. He wants you to discover your own truth and walk your own path. That alone will set you free. Love is his religion and curiosity is his only philosophy. In this episode of Last First Date Radio: How sex can be a powerful tool for empowerment and transformation The connection between the way you have sex and your relationship with the rest of life Why feminine and masculine energy is a myth What erotics and sensuality can teach us about living life more fully, artistically and creatively Why the core of all sexual issues, pains and dysfunctions is a relationship of separation from our authentic nature EP 571: Yuval Man – Sex, Authenticity, and Livin...

How to Love Yourself Unconditionally

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If you don’t love yourself, you prioritize other people’s needs and let people treat you poorly. Here’s how to love yourself unconditionally! — Do you love yourself unconditionally? Most of us let ourselves down from time to time. We accept and excuse bad behavior from others. We stay stuck in jobs, friendships, and romantic relationships when we know we should leave. Let’s talk about five ways to love yourself unconditionally, so you can live a life in alignment with your authentic self. How to Love Yourself Unconditionally 1. Discover your core values When you take the time to learn what you stand for and what you can’t tolerate, you’ll begin to love yourself more. One of the best ways to learn who you are is to discover your core values. Choose the top five values that define who you are, and don’t give those up for anyone.  2. Set and keep boundaries to protect your values Once you identify your core values, learn how to set boundaries to protect them. Boundaries...

Using Relationships for Personal and Spiritual Growth

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Relationships can be a path to personal and spiritual growth. My podcast guest, Dr. Susan Campbell, shows us how! — Susan Campbell, PhD, is a relationship coach who for over 50 years has been helping singles, couples, and professional teams communicate respectfully and responsibly. She is the author of Getting Real, Saying What’s Real, Five-Minute Relationship Repair, and The Couples Journey. She has been featured on CNN’s News Night, Good Morning America, The Dr. Dean Edell Show, and in Self magazine, New Woman, and Cosmopolitan. Susan also trains coaches and therapists throughout the United States and Europe.  In this episode of Last First Date Radio: A radical approach to sharing yourself honestly with someone you’re just meeting Why people are afraid to say what they really feel and want Tips and practices for making truth-telling easier If someone takes a risk and it doesn’t go well, how can they quickly recover their emotional equilibrium? How to use dating and re...

Nice Guy, No Chemistry?

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You’re dating a nice guy, but you don’t feel any sparks. Here are five tips for dating the nice guy with no chemistry. If you’re looking for a serious long-term relationship, and you’ve been attracted to the bad boys and players, you might want to consider dating a nice guy. But, what happens if that nice man doesn’t turn you on? If you’ve met nice guys with no chemistry, consider these five tips before you move on to date those bad boys again. Five Tips For When You’re Dating a Nice Guy With No Chemistry 1. Don’t look for instant chemistry Butterflies are often a sign of lust, not a deep connection. And lust can lead to a quick crash and burn. So, if you don’t feel immediate sparks but he checks many items on your must-have list, that’s a good thing. Keep dating him. Get to know him a little better and see if the attraction grows after a few dates. 2. Build on other types of chemistry If you don’t feel an immediate attraction, keep in mind five different types of chemist...

How to Get Over Dating App Fatigue

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Do you have dating app fatigue? Matchmaker Lisa Hutcherson shares tips on how to overcome your frustration with dating apps! — Lisa Hutcherson is the Vice President of Selective Search, the nation’s premier luxury matchmaking firm. Selective Search combines a personalized interview process with a review of over 225 key indicators to ensure that users find compatible long-term partners. As a dating and relationship expert, Lisa has been featured on various news outlets, including FOX Chicago, Arkansas Style, and WGN.  In this episode of Last First Date Radio: What causes dating app fatigue How to overcome dating app fatigue What to look for in a potential partner How to set your relationship up for long-term commitment EP 569: Lisa Hutcherson – How to Get Over Dating App Fatigue Last First Date Radio Dating and relationships don’t have to be so complicated! Join Sandy Weiner, THE dating and relationship coach for women over 40, for this inspirational show ab...

Why Do Men Do That??

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Want to know “Why do men do that?” I share 5 common questions and the answers that will help you understand men! — Have you ever asked, “Why do men do that?” Women try to understand men, men try to understand women. It’s not that complicated. In this video, I share five questions women have about men’s behavior and answer them so we can stop asking “Why do men do that?” Why Do Men Do That?? 1. Why do men withdraw from women? Whether it’s ghosting instead of telling women the truth about losing interest or not bringing up difficult conversations, this is not a ‘man’ issue. It’s a people issue. Many of us are afraid to tell the truth, especially when we might hurt someone. So, avoiding the conversation is the answer. It doesn’t make it right, but it’s easier to understand when we know it’s common. 2. Why do men text instead of calling? Again it’s easier to text than call. Less effort. Less vulnerable. If you want a man to call, ask him to! Don’t wait for him to take initiat...

Healing From the Past for Healthier Relationships

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Healing from the past paves the way for healthier relationships. Therapist Marlisse Testa shows us how in this episode! — Marlisse Testa is a licensed Mental Health Counselor in Florida who works with teens, adults, couples, and families. She treats depression, anxiety, mood disorders, mild personality disorders, trauma, PTSD and complex PTSD, relationship issues, divorce, dating, grief/loss, self-esteem, self-care, assertiveness training and more. She is also trauma trained and she is a Certified Integrative Medicine Provider and a trained narcissist abuse therapist. She’s here today to speak about her book, Stow Your Luggage When Dating: Practical Ways to Get Back into Dating While Putting Your Past Behind You to Have a Healthy, Vibrant, and Lasting Relationship.   In this episode of Last First Date Radio: Why she wrote this book What is the Ice Cream Theory in relation to dating? Some signs that you should walk away from a person you’re dating What she means by ‘hold...