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Jodi Klein

Monica and Rich

November 21, 2019 Hosted by Jodi Klein

What’s it like to date after a bitter divorce? In our Season 2 finale, Monica returns to talk about the atypical way she got started with online dating, how she got her groove back, and her first date with a man who she asked out.

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Cindy and Mike

November 14, 2019 Hosted by Jodi Klein

Cindy was just 46 years old when her husband died. Following years of mourning, adjusting, and renewal, she started dating again. A concern of hers was going out with newly separated men. Find out what happened when she decided to say “yes” to a date with one. 

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Natasha and Ed

November 7, 2019 Hosted by Jodi Klein

Natasha didn’t know what to make of Ed’s oversharing and under-listening on their first date. How interested was he in learning about her? She also wasn’t sure what he’d think of her new dating rule. Find out what happened.

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Isabel and Todd

October 31, 2019 Hosted by Jodi Klein

Have you been picked up by a guy at a bar before? Isabel has. She was excited when he asked her out. Their first date took a turn she never saw coming. Todd was a racist.

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Tara and Lee

October 24, 2019 Hosted by Jodi Klein

Tara’s husband was an alcoholic. Their marriage fell apart. She started dating online to help her heal from the devastating divorce. Tara wanted to find a fun companion, not another husband. Hear how she met Lee and about their spontaneous first date. 

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Laura and Ivan

October 17, 2019 Hosted by Jodi Klein

When Laura realized she wanted a life partner, she took a project-like approach to finding love. Find out what happened when Laura and Ivan connected first through OKCupid, and then again, unintentionally, through Match.com one year later.

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Denise and Brad

October 10, 2019 Hosted by Jodi Klein

Denise became a widow in her early 40s. After years of grieving her tragic loss, she emerged armed with humor and a positive attitude and started dating online. Friends told her she’d hate it, but she didn’t. Hear how Denise moved forward and about her first date with Brad.

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Tabatha and Richard

October 3, 2019 Hosted by Jodi Klein

Sometimes people turn out to be very different than they seemed on a first date. That’s what Tabatha discovered after a well-intentioned friend set her up with Richard. The date went great. What happened afterwards wasn’t.

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Special Episode: How to Find Joy While Dating

September 26, 2019 Hosted by Jodi Klein

In this special episode, Jodi and her guest, relationship coach Sarika Jain, discuss the roadblocks and fears that women often face while dating in midlife. Sarika shares the five keys to enjoying the dating process and becoming a joyful dater.

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Monica and Scott

September 19, 2019 Hosted by Jodi Klein

Monica was devastated when her physician husband of 21 years left her for his nurse. A bitter divorce followed. A friend eventually convinced her to start dating again. Monica shares how she found bravery within and went on a memorable first post-divorce date with Scott.

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