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Monica and ScottMonica 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.
Leah and PaulAfter 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.
Maxine and BrianFor 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 LiamIn 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 CraigTracy 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 DatingIn 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 RayIn 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 MattEveryone’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 TomWhat 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 ChrisConnie 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 RandyJeanette 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.