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Reinvent herself in her 50s

Chloe and David

February 25, 2021 Hosted by Jodi Klein

After her 24-year marriage ended, Chloe was unsure of her identity and purpose. With her kids now adults, she found the courage to move across the country and start her life anew. In our Season 3 finale, Chloe shares how she reinvented herself in her early 50s. She met David soon after the pandemic began, learned about herself as she got to know him, and ultimately recognized that she’s a badass.

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Right partner is for you

Isabel and Zane

February 11, 2021 Hosted by Jodi Klein

It’s said that you need to know yourself before you can know who the right partner is for you. Isabel returns to the podcast to talk about how the unexpected happened when she focused on her own personal growth and embraced her vulnerabilities.

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Valentines Day as a Single Woman

How to Enjoy Love on Valentine’s Day as a Single Woman

February 9, 2021 By Jennifer Wexler

This year, ignore the hype and rewrite the script for Valentine’s Day. Look inward and celebrate the fabulous woman you are! We’ve got fun self-care suggestions for you and terrific tips for how to spread your love to the people you care about.

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Can I Trust Him?

Special Episode: Can I Trust Him?

January 28, 2021 Hosted by Jodi Klein

“Can I trust him?” is a question that most every woman asks herself after starting to date a new man. If the answer is “No,” the relationship is doomed to fail. That’s why it’s important that you look for “trust clues” early on. In this special episode, Jodi’s guest, relationship coach Gail Weiner, LMFT, identifies critical trust clues for you to detect in dating profiles, early communications and on first dates so you are better able to answer that question straight away.

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Lexi and Jerome

January 14, 2021 Hosted by Jodi Klein

Are you able to sense true chemistry and connection from texts, calls, and virtual dates? Or can you only sense true chemistry in person? Lexi returns to talk about her date with Jerome. After lots of phone conversations, she had already imagined a future with him. And then they met. Was she right? Find out.

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Turning Rejection into a Catalyst for Love

January 12, 2021 By Dr. Marie Thouin

The fear of rejection can be the number one hurdle to finding and creating fulfilling relationships. But it doesn’t have to be. Instead of being stymied by it, you can turn rejection into a catalyst for finding self-actualization and love. Here’s how.

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Juliana and Dan

December 31, 2020 Hosted by Jodi Klein

When there’s not a pandemic going on, New Year’s Eve is all about celebrating with others. Juliana had a New Year’s Eve date with a man who talked a good game, but did he follow through? Listen to find out how she handled what happened.

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Ruth and Mark

December 17, 2020 Hosted by Jodi Klein

Blind dates can be a good way to meet men. Sometimes people make presumptions about who they’re going out with based on what they know about the person who made the introduction. When a friend set Ruth up with Mark, she made a lot of assumptions about him that turned out to be very wrong.

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Single at Christmas? How to Survive the Holidays When Spending Them Alone

December 11, 2020 By Jennifer Wexler

We’re separated this holiday season like never before. Being solo doesn’t mean you have to be lonely. If you’re single, you absolutely can survive the holidays alone. Check out the three tips that will help you thrive this Christmas or whichever occasion you celebrate this season.

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Jamie and Barb

December 3, 2020 Hosted by Jodi Klein

Dating has slowed down because of the coronavirus. People are spending weeks or months connecting remotely before saying “hello” face-to-face. Jamie, who’s in her late 50s and hadn’t dated in years, chose to start again as Covid-19 was spreading. Barb and she chatted regularly for six weeks before making plans to meet. Jamie reveals what it’s like to return to dating during the pandemic and the silver lining she discovered.

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