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Dating has changed dramatically in recent years. You're not alone if you're in midlife and haven't been married, are divorced or widowed, and want to be with a loving partner. Countless women are on the same journey or have preceded you down the road to love.

Listen to hear some of these women “tell all” about their memorable dates. Take to heart the lessons they’ve learned and are gifting to you! And become a wiser, more in-the-know dater so you can find the lifelong love you seek.

Maxine and Brian

September 5, 2019 Hosted by Jodi Klein

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.

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Rose and Jared

August 28, 2019 Hosted by Jodi Klein

“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!

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Vanessa and Liam

August 22, 2019 Hosted by Jodi Klein

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…

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Tracy and Craig

August 14, 2019 Hosted by Jodi Klein

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.

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Special Episode: The Science Behind Relationships, Love and Dating

August 7, 2019 Hosted by Jodi Klein

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.

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Cheryle and Ray

July 31, 2019 Hosted by Jodi Klein

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. 

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Rachel and Matt

July 25, 2019 Hosted by Jodi Klein

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.

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Elizabeth and Tom

July 18, 2019 Hosted by Jodi Klein

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.

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Connie and Chris

July 11, 2019 Hosted by Jodi Klein

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.

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Jeanette and Randy

July 4, 2019 Hosted by Jodi Klein

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.

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