Last First Date Radio

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...

What’s the worst and best relationship advice you’ve ever heard? My podcast guest, Monica Tanner, shares her relationship advice as a Relationship Coach and host of the Secrets of Happily Ever After podcast. She transforms marriages with simple communication, connection, conflict resolution and commitment strategies. Her mission is to lower the divorce rate and improve marital satisfaction. Throug...

If you’ve been wondering whether you’re in a one-sided relationship, here are five clear signs to pay attention to and some gentle guidance on how to detach with dignity and leave with your head held high. ►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 dat...

How can you rebuild trust when a relationship has hit rock bottom? My podcast guests, Joanna and Matthew Raabsmith, have lived to tell the tale. They are sought-after relationship experts, speakers, and authors who help high-achieving couples rebuild trust and create deeply connected relationships after betrayal. They co-lead The Raabsmith Team, a coaching collective offering transformative coachi...

Why should you go no-contact after a breakup? Here are five powerful reasons to cut ties after a breakup, no matter how it ended. ►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 htt...

Katherine and Shawn are a couple in their mid 50s who met online and recently became engaged. I coached Kat to find love again after her second divorce, and once she met Shawn, I coached the two of them to help their relationship thrive. Their story is inspirational! In this episode of Last First Date Radio: What makes a relationship work How to design a healthy partnership Obstacles that come up...

When you’re a woman over 50, momentum in early dating matters. Not pressure, not urgency…momentum. That sweet spot where you’re signaling, “I’m interested,” while still honoring your time, energy, and your value. Too many women confuse showing interest with over-functioning. And too many men mistake your graciousness for indifference. The magic is found in between: asserting yourself without being...

How do you become more emotionally available in dating? My podcast guest, Brooke Bralove, has the answers! She is a Psychotherapist, Certified Sex Therapist, and Master Accelerated Resolution Therapy Practitioner. She helps women and men let go of perfectionism and move toward greater authenticity, joy, pleasure, and connection. She has been in private practice in Bethesda, MD for over 20 years. I...

Compatibility on a first date is not just about shared laughter or common interests. It’s about the unspoken chemistry, the way your energies interact with each other. This intuitive feeling, almost like a dance of non-verbal cues and emotional responses, speaks volumes about potential compatibility. Here are five ways to assess compatibility early on in dating. ►Please subscribe/rate and review t...

I don't believe in dating rules, because there is no one-size-fits-all in dating. In this episode, I share the outdated bad advice in the "10 COMMANDMENTS OF DATING" that I found posted online. Then you'll hear my 10 DATING PRINCIPLES that will help you go on your last first date. ►Please subscribe/rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts http://bit.ly/lastfirstdateradio   ►...

Feeling obsessed with someone who isn’t truly available? Discover 5 surprising ways to overcome limerence, especially for women over 50, so you can break the cycle of longing and reclaim your emotional freedom. ►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 firs...

Wendy Valentine reinvented her love and life after 40. She’s the author of Women Waking Up: The Midlife Manifesto for Passion, Purpose, and Play and the host of The Midlife Makeover Show , a top-rated podcast for women in midlife. After her divorce at 45, she learned to “marry herself” first—rebuilding her life from the inside out. Now she empowers women to embrace self-love, rediscover joy, and a...

Have you ever pulled back just when a relationship began to feel real? You want connection, but part of you also wants to bolt. That tug-of-war is what many people over 50 experience when it comes to  fear of commitment  in dating. Commitment fears aren’t a sign that you’re “not ready.” They’re a sign that your nervous system is trying to keep you safe. And that’s something you can gently rewire....

What happens when you go from purity culture to polyamory? My podcast guest, Courtney Boyer. became polyamorous while her husband stayed monogamous. She is a relationship coach, writer, and speaker focused on love, desire, and authenticity. A former therapist, she blends mental health and sex-therapy expertise to help women release shame, reclaim their voices, and build honest, autonomous relation...

Few things feel worse than getting dressed up for a date that never happens. Whether it’s a miscommunication or a disappearing act, being stood up can sting and shake your confidence. You can minimize the chances of it ever happening again by setting clear expectations, showing confidence, and handling logistics like a pro. Here’s how to set yourself up for success before the first drink or coffee...

What’s the real secret to lasting love? My podcast guest, Dr. Julia Garcia, is a psychologist, author, and renowned speaker dedicated to empowering people through the science of mental health. She weaves her real, lived experiences with behavioral science to create practical, transformative strategies for lasting change. Whether through her TEDx presentations, her interactive workshops, or her boo...

Unfortunately, you can’t just abolish your pesky Inner Critic. It’s been with you for decades, and in its own twisted way, it’s tried to keep you safe from rejection, embarrassment, or disappointment. But you can learn to tame that sucker. Here are six steps to begin. ►Please subscribe/rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts http://bit.ly/lastfirstdateradio   ►If you’re feeling stuck in dati...

Cole Zesiger is a breakup and relationship coach specializing in breakup recovery, dating advice, and relationship coaching. After a divorce at 23 and another breakup soon after, he began sharing his journey on social media—growing to over 750,000 followers across Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and more.  He has coached 2,000+ people through heartbreak, helping them either rekindle relationships in a...

Learn 5 powerful tips to strengthen your standards, boundaries, and self-worth in dating over 50. This is how you date with clarity, confidence, and emotional self-respect. ►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...

Let’s talk about communication patterns that make or break a relationship! My podcast guest, Julie Nise, is a Relationship Trainer and Communication Strategist known for her direct, results-oriented approach. She has helped over 8,000 individuals and couples through challenges in communication, trust, and leadership. She has appeared on the Dr. Phil Show multiple times, and she’s a regular comment...

When we stop trying to be liked, we finally get to be seen. This episode is all about letting go of people-pleasing in dating, and finding love by being unapologetically yourself. ►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 complimen...

Do you feel safe in your relationships? Most of us struggle with feelings of security and safety. Enter my guest, Jessica Baum, a licensed psychotherapist and author of SAFE—Coming Home to Yourself and Others and Anxiously Attached: Becoming More Secure in Life and Love . She explores the “Whys” of life: why we feel, connect, and experience the world the way we do. This passion led her to speciali...

In this episode, you'll learn five practical steps to develop secure attachment. Discover how to calm triggers, express needs, and choose healthier 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-minut...

How do you understand and gain control of your body and mental health during perimenopause and menopause? My podcast guest, Lauren A. Tetenbaum (AKA “The CounseLaur”) wrote the book on this topic. She is a millennial mother of two, a writer, a social worker specializing in supporting women through life transitions, and a former lawyer passionate about advocating for women. Through her counseling p...

If you’re wondering how to attract a quality man after 50, you’re in the right place. Here are seven powerful traits quality men seek in a woman — and yes, you can embody them all without losing yourself. ►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...