Laurie and Peter
First dates are about exploring whether there’s compatibility and chemistry between two people. Find out how Laurie handled things when she showed up for her date with Peter and realized it was a three-some.
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. Jodi has hosted 56 interviews with women who have extraordinary dating tales to tell and dating coaches on the First Date Stories podcast. She is the author of the book "First Date Stories: Women's Romantic and Ridiculous Midlife Adventures," which was published by She Write Press and writes for this blog.
Theresa and Jeff
We all have baggage, but how much is too much? Theresa, 58, shares her story about going on a first date with a man who had a very complicated backstory and how she handled things.
Juliana and Dan
What’s the best frame of mind to be in when going out with someone new? Juliana talks about a New Year’s Eve date she went on with a man who said one thing, but did another, and how she handled it all.
Vanessa and Tony
Should you always trust your first impression? Vanessa was certain about how she felt about Tony, until suddenly she wasn’t. Find out why her Match.com date was so memorable.
Cheryle and Joe
Cheryle showed up to a sold-out speed dating event not expecting to meet a potential beau, but she did. What happened next could have had her questioning herself.
Olivia and Max
Not everyone wants to use dating apps. Olivia’s girlfriends convinced her to give Bumble a try. She did and met Max. What happened on their date surprised her.
Eight Tips for Overcoming First Date Jitters
It’s hard to put your best foot forward on a first date when you’re nervous or stressed. Our eight tips will help you release your first date jitters and feel more chill so you can be fully present and fabulous on your date.
Donna and Joe
If your approach to dating isn’t working for you, why not change things up? That’s what Donna did. Hear what happened next.
Jazine and Chad
First dates can be surprisingly awesome or unexpectedly bizarre. This one is of the strange kind. Jazine, a divorcee in her 40’s with little online dating experience, was shocked at several turns her first date took.
Casey and Colin
It’s common for women who date longer, or later-in-life, to use a “must have” checklist when deciding whether to date a new man. In this episode, Casey talks about what happened when she went out with a guy who wasn’t entirely her type.
The Story Behind First Date Stories
Are you a woman dating later in life? Are you considering a comeback? Maybe you feel like you’ve seen it all and are ready to take a break, or give up on dating entirely? If you responded “yes” to any of these questions, we’ve created this podcast for you!
Don’t Judge a Date by His Cover
We have all heard the old adage – don’t judge a book by its cover. But how many of us actually heed this sage advice, especially when on a first date?