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Four Reasons to Watch The Golden Bachelorette

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As a dating coach, I believe you should watch “The Golden Bachelorette”. There are four important themes that anyone can relate to! — While I’m not a fan of the Bachelor franchise, I highly recommend you watch “The Golden Bachelorette” for several reasons. As a golden bachelorette myself, I can relate to the struggles of people dating in their later years. I love that there are finally shows that represent mature people who are looking for love later in life, like the couples I highlighted in my newest book, “Love at Last”. Following are four important themes in “The Golden Bachelorette” that people of all ages will be able to relate to.  Four Important Themes in the Golden Bachelorette Theme #1: You can find love later in life It’s about time we defy ageist stereotypes about dating and finding love as we get older. Some of the most meaningful and loving relationships happen when later in life, and Joan seems to have found her second great love. We’re living in an ...

How to Stop Sabotaging Your Romantic Relationships

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Do you tend to sabotage romantic relationships without knowing why? Tune into this episode to learn how to find next level love! — Many of us sabotage romantic relationships. If that sounds familiar, this episode is for you! My podcast guest, Junie Moon, is the CEO of Midlife Love Out Loud. She’s a Love Mentor, best-selling author, women’s empowerment leader, and certified Shadow Work® Coach. Junie’s mission is to help women experience Next Level Love by first nurturing the love within themselves. She’s the author of “Loving The Whole Package: Shed The Shame and Live Life Out Loud”, and an award winning speaker and host of the successful Midlife Love Out Loud podcast.  In this episode of Last First Date Radio: Common signs that someone is unconsciously self-sabotaging in their relationships What ‘the shadow side’ of love is, and how it affects our ability to form healthy relationships How the inner critic contribute to self-sabotage, and strategies to quiet it The first ...

5 Reasons Why You Can’t Get Over Your Ex

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If you’re finding it hard to get over your ex, this video is for you. Learn 5 reasons why you’re stuck and 5 ways to move on and heal. — If you’re finding it hard to get over your ex, you’re not alone. The healing process can be long and painful. And while everyone processes the grief of a breakup differently, it can take anywhere from three months to several years to get over an ex. It doesn’t matter how long the relationship was, some breakups take a bigger toll on our mental health.  The most important thing in healing from a breakup is to do the work necessary to get unstuck and move on. I’m sharing five common behaviors that may be sabotaging your healing process and some helpful ways to finally get over your ex. 5 Reasons Why You Can’t Get Over Your Ex 1. You’re catastrophizing the breakup. Sure, the breakup hurts. But, when you exaggerate what actually happened, the pain of the breakup will last much longer than necessary. If you believe this was the best relati...

 Relationship Advice: Should I Stay or Should I Go?

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If you’re in a relationship and asking yourself, “Should I stay or should I go?”, this episode is for you! — The age old question: should I stay or should I go. Well, you’re in luck, because my podcast guest, Sharon Pope, wrote the book on this subject! She’s a certified Master Life Coach and Relationship Expert helping people get the tools they need to improve, heal, or release their struggling marriages. She’s a seven-time international best-selling author on love and relationships, including Stay or Go: How to Find the Confidence & Clarity You Need to Either Fix the Struggles in Your Marriage or Move Forward without Regret, which has sold more than 300,000 copies. She is host of the podcast, “The Loving Truth,” and her work has appeared in numerous media outlets and online publications, including the “Modern Love” column of The New York Times. In this episode of Last First Date Radio: The Five Words Killing Our Marriages Today How to Tell if Your Relationship Is Past Sa...

5 Mixed Signals in Dating That Are Clear Red Flags

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Ever experienced mixed signals in dating? It can be crazy-making, but it doesn’t have to. These 5 mixed signals are clear red flags! — You’re getting mixed signals from someone you’re dating, and you’re consumed with trying to understand what they mean. Stop! It’s exhausting and a waste of time and energy to try and decode mixed signals. Dating shouldn’t be so hard or confusing. You shouldn’t have to worry about what the other person is thinking or how they feel about you. If there is a lack of effort or clear inconsistencies, the person you’re dating is not truly invested or at least not ready to invest in a relationship with you. Following are five mixed signals in dating that are clear red flags. 5 Mixed Signals in Dating That Are Clear Red Flags Mixed signal #1: Bread-crumbing:  They give you just enough attention to convince you they’re interested. For example, they text or call every once in a while, but they don’t usually make a plan to see you. When you sp...

Learn How to Date The Golden Bachelorette: Why The Show Became So Popular 

The Golden Bachelorette has been a breath of fresh air from the usual dating show fare. It has railed in a plethora of inspiring and mind-opening opinions about age-appropriate dating and accepted notions of dating someone significantly older. Older men are said to have an easier time in the dating field than older women, for the reason that is generally more accepted, and younger women are more receptive to a May-December affair. On the other hand, older women are believed to be less interested in younger men for relationships and only dip their toes in for fun and exploration.  On its premiere last September 18, The Golden Bachelorette showcased ravishing male baby boomers putting themselves out there wrapped in a bundle of nerves and competing for Golden Bachelorette Joan Vassos’ affections. The show was a refreshing revelation of how middle-aged and older men grapple with finding a meaningful connection. The show gained popular viewer favor as they watched these savvy silver f...

How to Have a More Satisfying Intimate Relationship

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If you’re seeking more satisfaction in your intimate relationship, you’re going to love this episode of Last First Date Radio! — Want to have a more satisfying intimate relationship? My podcast guest, Keeley Rankin is a sex and relationship coach, and she helps individuals and couples shed shame, access pleasure and step into their authentic and real erotic selves. She has two online courses, Keeley Sex Class and Premature Ejacuation Training Mastery Course, and she mentors and supervises up-and-coming sex coaches and facilitates workshops for colleagues and the general public.  In this episode of Last First Date Radio: Why so many people struggle to have a satisfying sex life One thing people can do today to make sex more satisfying and fun How to work through performance anxiety What couples can do to keep sex feeling fresh EP 634 : Keeley Rankin – How to Have a More Satisfying Intimate Relationship Why do so many people struggle to have a satisfying sex life? It’s ...

Should You Lower Your Expectations in Dating?

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Lower your expectations in dating? Yes! Here are five reasons why lowering your expectations can lead to your last first date! — Unrealistic expectations in dating can lead to disappointment, resentment, and even cause you to give up hope that you’ll ever find love. While it’s important to have clear standards for who we believe will be a good match for us, when you set your expectations too high for every date, you’re going to burn out quickly and feel disheartened. I’m sharing five reasons why lowering your expectations in dating can improve your ability to find lasting love. 5 Reasons to Lower Your Expectations in Dating Reason #1: You won’t be as disappointed If your expectations are too high in dating, you’ll feel disappointed if that person doesn’t fit the high bar you’ve set. You’re also setting up your date to feel judged. And that will turn them off. When you set unrealistically high expectations on a first or second date, you’re probably going to be le...

How to Make Friends Later in Life

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Are you wondering how to make friends later in life? While this is a challenge for so many people, this episode has super helpful tips. — How to make friends later in life? My podcast guest, Dr. Denise Taylor, shares many helpful tips. From personal upheavals like ending a long-term marriage to undertaking spiritual quests and embracing significant lifestyle changes, Denise’s personal experiences have enriched her empathy and understanding, making her a relatable and effective coach. She works with people in mid to later life, helping them navigate the complexities of this transformative period. In this episode of Last First Date Radio Why it’s so hard to make friends later in life What qualities we should look for when trying to make friends after 40 How we can increase our social health How to forge different types of friendships later in life EP 633: Dr. Denise Taylor – How to Make Friends Later in Life You’ve coined the term “Friendship MOT.” Can you explain what thi...

Dating Rejection: 5 Steps to Heal and Move On

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Have you ever experienced dating rejection? Welcome to dating! In this video, you’ll learn 5 steps to heal and move on. — Dating rejection stings, but it’s an almost inevitable component of dating. You made yourself vulnerable to someone you liked, and they told you they weren’t feeling a connection. Or they ghosted you and didn’t have the decency to let you know why. Getting rejected can feel awful, but please don’t let it keep you from staying open and optimistic about finding your match. Rejection is a natural part of the dating process and essential if you want to find a relationship that’s going to be the best fit for both of you. I’m going to be sharing a five-step plan for how to deal with rejection that can help you take it less personally, grow from the experience, and become empowered to move on and date again until you find your last first date. Dating Rejection: 5 Steps to Heal and Move On Step one: Feel your feelings Whatever you’re feeling – sad, angry, disap...