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Dating After 50: How to Flirt and Create Attraction (Without Feeling Awkward)

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If you’re dating after 50, it can be challenging to know how to flirt and create attraction. Watch this video to learn how! — If the thought of flirting makes you cringe a little… you’re not alone. Many of my clients over 50 tell me, “Flirting feels fake.” Or, “I don’t know how to flirt anymore!” Here’s the good news: flirting isn’t about acting like someone you’re not. It’s about showing genuine interest, confidence, and a little playful energy that says, “I see you—and I like what I see.” Attraction isn’t just about physical looks or sexy banter—it’s about how you make someone feel in your presence. Ready to flirt like the fabulous, radiant woman you are? Here are 5 simple ways to create connection and chemistry after 50 (without trying too hard). How to Flirt and Create Attraction 1. Make Eye Contact and Hold It This is one of the most powerful, low-effort ways to flirt—especially in person. When you meet someone or walk into a room, don’t scan the crowd or look d...

How to Stop Hunting for Red Flags in Every Relationship

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If you keep hunting for red flags in your relationships, stop! Dr. Isabelle Morley shares insights into the biggest problems with dating. — Dr. Isabelle Morley is a clinical psychologist, EFT-certified couples therapist, and author. She writes a blog for Psychology Today and has been featured in The New Yorker, The Boston Globe, Vox, and more. Dr. Morley also serves on the founding board of the UCAN Foundation and provides couples therapy in the Boston area. We’re talking today about her new book, “They’re Not Gaslighting You”. In this episode of Last First Date Radio: Why we’re obsessed with words like “narcissist” and “gaslighting” in dating How our relationships are affected by hunting for red flags and other ways we try to diagnose our partners What to say if someone accuses you of having a psychological disorder EP 666: Dr. Isabelle Morley – How to Stop Hunting for Red Flags in Every Relationship! What led to the uptick in therapy-speak, and why are we all obsessed ...

How to Break Free from the Dead-End Texting Trap in Dating

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Have you ever been caught in an endless texting trap in dating? You make a connection online, but it goes nowhere? Watch this! — Have you ever found yourself stuck in a never-ending texting trap in dating with someone you kinda like… but nothing’s actually happening ? You text good morning, they text back hours later. You volley memes. Maybe you get a “how was your day?” at 10 p.m. Weeks go by and… still no date. Congratulations! You’re in a dead-end texting trap. It’s incredibly common, especially in online dating. But here’s the truth: real relationships don’t live in your phone . If you’re looking for an emotionally available partner, it’s time to get out of the texting hamster wheel and into real life. Here’s how to break free — without ghosting, overthinking, or wasting your precious energy. How to Break Free from the Dead-End Texting Trap in Dating 1. Get Clear on Your Intention Are you on the dating apps to find a pen pal…or a partner? Texting can feel like progr...

How to Overcome Pelvic Floor Issues After 50

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Did you know that pelvic floor issues impact many women over 50? My podcast guest, Sara Reardon will help you get the help you need. — Pelvic floor issues are common but not normal. Help is available so women can take back their bodies, says board-certified pelvic floor physical therapist Dr. Sara Reardon in her new book, FLOORED: A Woman’s Guide to Pelvic Floor Health at Every Age and Stage (pub date June 10, 2025). Dr. Sara has built a robust community online as “The Vagina Whisperer” (664K Instagram followers; 13 Million TikTok Views) teaching women how to prevent as well as overcome pelvic floor issues at every stage of life with simple tips like “squeeze before you sneeze” to more advanced protocols to prepare for childbirth or navigate changes during menopause. In this episode of Last First Date Radio: How Sara became known as “The Vagina Whisperer” What is the pelvic floor, and what are the common symptoms of pelvic floor dysfunction? What a woman should do if her doc...

5 Reasons Why We Overshare in Dating

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Do you overshare in dating? Discover why it happens, what it really means, and how to build connection without sharing too much too soon. — If you tend to overshare in dating, you’re not alone. If you’ve caught yourself mid-text, mid-date, or mid-conversation thinking: “Oh no… did I really just say all of that?” , you know what I’m talking about. Oversharing in dating is incredibly common — and surprisingly misunderstood. So let’s unpack it: why we do it, what it’s really about, and what healthier, more connected alternatives might look like. 5 Reasons Why We Overshare in Dating First of all, sharing is NOT the problem! Let’s be clear — sharing is good. It’s how we build trust, spark connection, and let someone truly see us. But oversharing ? That’s a different story. Oversharing happens when we reveal too much too soon — maybe trauma, deeply personal stories, or raw emotions — often before the relationship has the safety or stability to hold it. And afterward, it can ...

Deepen Your Connection: Secrets to Emotional and Physical Intimacy

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How can we deepen our emotional and physical intimacy? Dr. Laura Berman shares important tips to achieve ‘sex magic’! — What are the secrets to emotional and physical intimacy? Dr. Berman has the answers in her newest book, Sex Magic. She’s a columnist for USA Today and a New York Times bestselling author who has written ten books. She currently hosts the popular love and sex advice podcast, The Language of Love. In addition to her regular appearances in daytime and news media, Dr. Berman was also the sex, love, and relationship expert on The Oprah Winfrey Show and has starred in four television series, including two on the OWN Network and one on Showtime. In this episode of Last First Date Radio: How to connect to your energetic body to master the pleasure available to you How to confidently create deeper arousal and pleasure in yourself and your partner How to build more sexual energy and desire within and between you and another How to apply strategies for improving emoti...

Relationship or Partnership? How to Tell the Difference

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Are you in a relationship or partnership? Here’s why knowing the difference can change the way you date and fall in love. — We often use the words relationship and partnership interchangeably — but they’re not the same thing. All partnerships are relationships, but not all relationships are partnerships. Understanding the difference can help you name what you actually want, assess what you’re in, and co-create something more aligned. Here are five ways to explore the differences. Relationship or Partnership? How to Tell the Difference 1. A relationship is connection; a partnership is collaboration. A relationship might be romantic, fun, exciting, or emotionally intense — but that doesn’t automatically make it a partnership. A partnership means you’re working with someone toward a shared vision, with mutual effort, care, and responsibility. 2. A relationship might be chemistry; a partnership requires compatibility. Chemistry can spark attraction and keep things interes...

How to Navigate Power Dynamics and Control in Relationships

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Power dynamics and control can change in relationships over time. How can we navigate these changes? Tune in to this episode to find out. — How can couples navigate power dynamics and control in relationships? Bonnie Comfort has been a practicing psychologist for 30 years. She has an MSW from the University of Manitoba and a PhD in psychology from the Chicago School of Professional Psychology Los Angeles. As an expert on marital therapy, she has been a guest multiple times on podcasts about marriage and has taken extensive workshops with marital and sex experts. In this episode: How to recognize the shift in power dynamics and control in your relationship How people in non-traditional relationships can design a healthy relationship How to approach sexual incompatibility in a relationship What to do if you tend to prioritize your partner’s needs over your own to create a more balanced relationship How can you overcome sexual insecurities EP 663: Bonnie Comfort – How to Na...