Leah and Paul
After decades of dating, Leah switched it up and hired a matchmaker. Hear her recount what happened when she took an “old school” approach to finding her Mr. Right.
Author: Jodi Klein
Jodi knows that dating can be challenging - especially in your late 30s and beyond. A successful businesswoman, she found herself navigating the dating world later in life. Jodi realized there was no place that demystified the dating scene and offered support, inspiration and camaraderie to female daters in midlife. That’s why she created First Date Stories. She is also the founder and President of Espoir Ventures, LLC, the company behind First Date Stories.
Maxine and Brian
For our Season 2 premiere, we explore dating and heavy drinking. Maxine used to get drunk on dates to deal with her nervousness and ended up in relationships with the wrong men. Hear about her date with Brian, how she awoke to her unhealthy dating pattern, and what she did about it.
Rose and Jared
“Epic” is the best way to describe Rose’s first date with Jared. For our Season 1 ending episode, we bring you a magical tale about self-love, immediate attraction, taking risks and living in the moment. It’s not to be missed!
Vanessa and Liam
In the world of dating, no matter your age, signals get crossed and actions are misinterpreted. This was true for Vanessa, who returns to the podcast to talk about her first date with Liam. She was interested in him, but did he feel the same way about her? Discover why there was so much confusion and what Vanessa learned from her experience. Read the Transcript Season 1, Episode 19
Tracy and Craig
Tracy is an experienced dater. When she connected with Craig online, she liked what she saw and read. But as their first date approached, she got cold feet and wanted to cancel. Tracy met him anyway. Did they turn out to be a good match? Listen and find out.
Special Episode: The Science Behind Relationships, Love and Dating
In this special episode, Jodi and her guest, Dr. Marisa Cohen, delve into the science behind relationships, love and dating. Discover what studies have revealed about love at first sight, online dating, male and female attraction signals and more.
Cheryle and Ray
In this high-tech era, with social media, online dating and dating apps, some women wonder if it’s still possible to meet a man the old fashioned way, in person. Cheryle returns to the podcast to share how she met Ray and what happened on their first date.
Rachel and Matt
Everyone’s time is valuable. How much of it should you spend texting and emailing with a prospective date before meeting him for the first time? A seasoned dater, Rachel invested more upfront time getting to know Matt than she usually did with her blind dates. As it turned out, Matt’s actions spoke louder than his words.
Elizabeth and Tom
What do you do when your biological clock is ticking and you want to be a mom, but there is no man in your life? Elizabeth decided to go it alone and was pregnant when Tom asked her to dinner. The story of what happened next should be heard by every woman who’s in a similar place in life today as Elizabeth was then.
Connie and Chris
Connie thought she had found the perfect match in Chris. But, when his actions on their first date suddenly took a sharp turn, she wondered whether she should trust her heart, or her gut. Listen as Connie shares her story about connection and intimacy, and how they don’t always match up.
Jeanette and Randy
Jeanette was in an unhappy long-term relationship when she met Randy. Hear how that encounter in her 50s, and the first date that followed, changed the trajectory of her life and all that she learned in her pursuit of hope and self-renewal.
How to Start a Conversation with (Almost) Anyone
Are you hesitant to strike up a conversation with a stranger? Talking to new people can change lives for the better. Maybe you’ll even meet “The One!” Learn how to make the first move with confidence.