Last First Date Radio

In the early stages of dating, it can be confusing when someone pulls away, sends mixed signals, or struggles with emotional closeness. Two patterns that often get mistaken for each other are narcissism and avoidant attachment. Here are five ways to tell the difference. ►Please subscribe/rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts http://bit.ly/lastfirstdateradio   ►If you’re feeling stuck in da...

How are women redefining intimacy and dating standards? That’s what we’re talking about on this episode with my guest, Morgan Hewett. She is a second-time founder and Harvard Business School MBA building Devin, an AI powered vibrator + erotic audio experience for women. She previously founded and sold a generative-AI health tech startup and now focuses on modern dating, female desire, and why wome...

When it comes to dating, especially later in life, many people default to one rule: “keep it local.” It makes sense. You want ease, consistency, and someone who fits neatly into your existing life. But keeping it local can prevent you from meeting your match. Often, expanding your distance helps you meet that special person, and with the right connection, the distance can be overcome. If you’ve be...

What are the rules of dating after 50, and why do we need to rewrite them? Enter Suzanne Noble, a UK-based writer, speaker, and podcast host focused on midlife reinvention and sexuality. She co-hosts Sex Advice for Seniors, a candid podcast challenging taboos around aging and intimacy. Suzanne is also the author of the erotic memoir The Butcher, the Baker, the Candlestick Maker, exploring love, de...

When someone you’re dating is breadcrumbing you, do you get upset or confused? Take back your power and send one of these 5 texts. ►Please subscribe/rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts http://bit.ly/lastfirstdateradio   ►If you’re feeling stuck in dating and relationships and would like to find your last first date, sign up for a complimentary 45-minute breakthrough session with Sandy ht...

Are you still following the old dating rules? They don’t work anymore. My podcast guest, Talia Koren, is a dating podcaster, content creator, and entrepreneur who went on 64 first dates in under 10 months before meeting her husband on Hinge. Now, as the founder of Dating Intentionally, she helps women in their 30s–50s date with purpose, build real connections, and enjoy the process. In this episod...

When a man is truly serious about you, his actions create clarity, not confusion. You don’t have to decode him or convince yourself to “be patient” while your needs go unmet. Here are five things a man WON’T do when he’s genuinely invested in building a relationship with you. ►Please subscribe/rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts http://bit.ly/lastfirstdateradio   ►If you’re feeling stuck...

How do you reignite desire and emotional connection in midlife dating and relationships? Andre Lazarus has the answers! He is a Somatic Intimacy Guide and relationship expert featured on the UK TV series Virgin Island. He helps individuals and couples reconnect with desire, build emotional safety, and communicate openly about intimacy. Through embodied practices rooted in the Somatica® Method, And...

Do you feel anxious when you've set up a first or second date and it hasn’t been reconfirmed? How do you schedule your dates so you feel more confident and less anxious? Avoid last minute worries and "are we still on?" texts with these valuable tips. ►Please subscribe/rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts http://bit.ly/lastfirstdateradio   ►If you’re feeling stuck in dating a...

Why do high-performing men struggle in their romantic relationships? My podcast guest, Mike Elliot, shares his wisdom in this episode of Last First Date Radio. Mike is a Relational Leadership Mentor and Men’s Initiation Guide. He guides men to lead with “Relational Authority”, anchored in initiation, integration, and inspiration. He’s the co-host of “The Sacred We”, where he helps men transform th...

Storytelling in dating is an important skill to master. We connect and deepen relationships through story. Here are five reasons you need to learn how to tell better stories on dates (and everywhere else in your life). Join the Say it Your Way Workshop (or get on the wait list for the next time it's offered) https://lastfirstdate.com/say-it-your-way/ ►Please subscribe/rate and review the podca...

How do you break free from narcissistic abuse? My podcast guest, Dr. Alina Kastner, is a leading Vienna-based psychotherapist and author of “Break Up With Narcissism: How to Break Free and Stay Free”. Her specialty is promoting deeper intimacy, connection and clarity while helping people navigate trauma and narcissistic abuse. In this episode: What exactly is narcissistic abuse, and why it’s so di...

Have you ever noticed this frustrating pattern: The people who text back immediately, show genuine interest, and are emotionally available often feel less exciting. Meanwhile, the ones who are a little distant, harder to read, or slow to respond make our heart beat faster. There are real psychological reasons why aloof people can feel more attractive, especially in dating. And understanding  why  ...

Why is there a rise in gray divorce? Dr. Dana McNeil, PsyD, LMFT, is a licensed couples therapist and Certified Gottman Therapist specializing in emotional safety, relationship repair, and long-term compatibility. She is the founder of The Relationship Place and Therapy Getaway, where she provides intensive couples therapy for high-conflict relationships. Dr. McNeil serves on the Advisory Board of...

If you keep falling for the wrong people, this is for you. In this solo episode, I share 5 reasons why you do it and how to stop so you can finally go on your last first date. ►Please subscribe/rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts http://bit.ly/lastfirstdateradio   ►If you’re feeling stuck in dating and relationships and would like to find your last first date, sign up for a complimentary...

The age old question: when only one person does the work, can a relationship last? Dr. Lee Baucom has spent over three decades helping people shift from a disconnected marriage to a loving and connected relationship, even if only one is trying. In this episode: What is a Pause Button Marriage? What are the three levels of connection? What can only one partner do to save a relationship?  Connect wi...

Do you find flirting in midlife to be awkward or fake? Here are five tips to help you flirt naturally, playfully, and effectively! ►Please subscribe/rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts http://bit.ly/lastfirstdateradio   ►If you’re feeling stuck in dating and relationships and would like to find your last first date, sign up for a complimentary 45-minute breakthrough session with Sandy ht...

Laurie Collister is living proof that you can rewrite your happily ever after. She is a counselor, journalist, and debut memoirist.  After graduating from Kenyon College, she worked as a litigation paralegal, market analyst, investigative journalist, and, most recently, as a counselor on LA’s skid row.  In this checkerboard of professions, she learned how to harvest the hidden – key to penning A D...

How do you have deeper conversations on a first date (without it feeling like an interview or interrogation)? Here are 5 questions that will open up lively, informative, and connecting conversations. ►Please subscribe/rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts http://bit.ly/lastfirstdateradio   ►If you’re feeling stuck in dating and relationships and would like to find your last first date, sig...

My guest, Dr. Bella DePaulo, celebrates those who are happily single. She is the leading expert on single life, and her TEDx talk on the topic now has more than 1.6 million views. She received her PhD from Harvard, spent two decades as a psychology professor at the University of Virginia, and is an academic affiliate at UC Santa Barbara. She is the author of SINGLE AT HEART. In this episode: The d...

Your limiting beliefs could be keeping you from the love you want. Here are 5 ways to bust those beliefs and finally find your person! ►Please subscribe/rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts http://bit.ly/lastfirstdateradio   ►If you’re feeling stuck in dating and relationships and would like to find your last first date, sign up for a complimentary 45-minute breakthrough session with Sand...

Mat Boggs believes polarity is the secret to attraction. He is a best-selling author, relationship coach, and co-founder of the Brave Thinking Institute’s Love & Relationship Division. For nearly two decades, he has helped women worldwide attract high-quality men and lasting love. He’s appeared on The Today Show, CNN, Headline News, Oprah & Friends, and The Hallmark Channel. His book, Crac...

Unsure whether to stay or leave, especially in early dating? Here are five grounded tips to help you trust your own intuition when it comes to dating and relationships. ►Please subscribe/rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts http://bit.ly/lastfirstdateradio   ►If you’re feeling stuck in dating and relationships and would like to find your last first date, sign up for a complimentary 45-min...

Why do successful women struggle in their romantic relationships? Emilia Nagy is a Sacred Union and relationship dynamics expert for spiritually awakened, high-achieving women ready to stop over-giving and start being chosen. Drawing on a decade of coaching and 500+ dates worldwide, she blends spiritual depth with practical strategy to help women attract and sustain emotionally available, masculin...

How do you know if you’re ready to become exclusive? Ask yourself these five important questions before you stop dating others. ►Please subscribe/rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts http://bit.ly/lastfirstdateradio   ►If you’re feeling stuck in dating and relationships and would like to find your last first date, sign up for a complimentary 45-minute breakthrough session with Sandy https...