Late Bloomin Love

This episode features conversations with two listeners of the podcast who wrote to share their experiences of seeking, and finding, late bloomin’ love after losing their partners suddenly, and in one case, tragically. The first guest is Cynthia Lulham, Montrealer and longtime Westmount city councillor, whose story of finding her second great love, long after the loss of her first husband, can only...

If you want to be inspired by some New Relationship Energy... and hear some wisdom, born of experience in life and love, the conversation in this episode is extra special. Montreal couple, Graham and Doreen, met a few months ago when they were 86 and 88 years old respectively. Their story will make anyone feel optimistic about finding late bloomin' love. For more information about the podcast, you...

This episode of Late Bloomin' Love continues the conversation with sex educator and New York Times best-selling author, Emily Nagoski. Nagoski wrote "Come As You Are: The Surprising New Science That Will Transform Your Sex Life." And with it, her goal is to help people, and especially women, live with confidence and joy in their bodies.  In Part 1, Emily Nagoski told host, Amanda Klang, that every...

If you're seeking late bloomin' love, how do your attitudes about sex and your body factor in for you? Do they help you create connection and intimacy with another person? Or do they mire you in negative feelings that get in your way? Emily Nagoski is a sex educator whose goal is to help people, and especially women, live with confidence and joy in their bodies. She wrote "Come As You Are: The Sur...

Why do we often repeat negative patterns as we search for love? Whether it's chasing someone unavailable or picking a new partner whose shortcomings echo those of our last partner. Attachment patterns may explain this. They are part of the emotional system in our brain that motivates us to maintain close relationships. And they can prompt us to avoid close relationships if our history suggests to...

What are the chances of this? A Quebec woman finds love as a reality TV dating show contestant. She did not expect to fall in love; she just hoped to try new things (like surfing and hang gliding) with the man she'd been paired up with. And to benefit from the therapy sessions that came with the show.   But in December 2021, in front of an audience of 800 thousand TV viewers, the two of them annou...

Needing some dating inspiration? The 3rd episode of Late Bloomin' Love has it! Monique Polak tells her story of finding love on her 50th online date. The award-winning Quebec author for young readers says persistence is the key. And a few good luck charms don't hurt either! Her message to anyone on the search for love: Don't give up!   For more information about Monique Polak, you can find her her...

Are you online dating? Needing some inspiration to keep at it? This second episode of Late Bloomin Love has got you covered! Online dating coach, Erika Ettin, explains how she helps her clients get the most out of dating apps and sites as they search for love. She tells host, Amanda Klang, how to write a bang-up profile (hint: quirky is good!) and choose the right pics. And she shares her tips for...

If you still haven't found the love relationship you want, you're not alone. In this first episode of Late Bloomin Love, Montreal relationship coach, Régine Coicou, explains that many of her clients feel they've never had the love relationship they want. She tells host, Amanda Klang, how she helps people change their mindset about what's possible in love.  For more information about Régine, you ca...