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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!
Season 1, Episode 20
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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.
Even the most successful, confident, attractive, self-aware, and sociable people have insecurities about their lovability. Deep-seated shame can make dating and relationships difficult no matter who you are. Fortunately, there are ways to overcome shame and develop unbreakable love for yourself and others.
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.
ASK A COACH: My days are busy. I’ve got a demanding job and a young daughter. I feel like I’m running all the time, but I don’t want to show up at a date all stressed. What are a few things I can do that will help me take it down a few notches before a first date? – Anne
Whether you’re excited to date, or are filled with anxiety and dread, it’s important to put yourself out there and approach every date with an open mind and heart. Discover the five dating insights that can help guide and motivate you.
Being vulnerable can feel risky. It means communicating your true feelings, thoughts, wants and needs. It requires letting go of some control. But the benefit could be the rewarding relationship you’re seeking.
ASK A COACH: The same thing keeps happening on most of my first dates. The men talk all about themselves and barely ask any questions about me. What’s going on? Don’t they want to get to know me?
Wow!! I am so impressed, Jodi with this podcast! How fun, encouraging.