Love & Life, Sorted

Send us Fan Mail Join Dr. Sandy To on "Love and Life Sorted" for a heartfelt Valentine's Day special featuring her first-ever male guest – her husband Justin! In this intimate episode, they celebrate their 10-year wedding anniversary, coinciding with the rare overlap of Valentine's Day and Chinese New Year. From their whirlwind romance and quick decision to marry, to the joys a...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the Year of the Horse 2026 – a powerful, fast-moving, fiery year that brings massive forward momentum, especially for women over 30! 🐎🔥 In this episode of Love and Life Sorted , Dr. Sandy To explains why 2026 is not just another zodiac year — it marks the beginning of Period 9 (2024–2044), the 20-year Feng Shui cycle ruled by Fire energy that strongly favors mature wo...

Send us Fan Mail Join Dr. Sandy To on Love and Life Sorted as she dives into the secrets of astrological sign compatibility to help singles find their ideal partner in 2026. With Chinese New Year ushering in the energetic Year of the Horse on February 17, discover why "opposites attract" is a myth and how matching elements (earth, fire, air, water) in astrology can lead to lasting harmon...

Send us Fan Mail In this inspiring episode of Love and Life Sorted, host Dr. Sandy To chats with Maria, who shares her uplifting story of finding love again after ending a 23-year marriage. Maria shares her journey of finding love again on Bumble, the importance of self-awareness and low expectations in online dating, and how she reinvented her life with a new career in executive coaching. Discove...

Send us Fan Mail In this heartfelt episode of "Love and Life Sorted," host Dr. Sandy To sits down with fellow mom and high school friend, Julia to dive into the world of making friends as a full-time mom. From the challenges of forming new connections after having a family to the joys and pitfalls of "school mom" friendships, they share real stories and insights on why it'...

Send us Fan Mail Kick off 2026 with powerful manifestation techniques to turn your dreams into reality! In this uplifting episode of Love and Life Sorted, Dr. Sandy To shares her personal story of manifesting love, career success, and more over the past decade, inspired by books like "The Secret" by Rhonda Byrne and "SynchroDestiny" by Deepak Chopra. Reflecting on the 10-year a...

Send us Fan Mail Join Dr. Sandy To, author of the groundbreaking book China's Leftover Women: Late Marriage Among Professional Women and Its Consequences (now celebrating its 10th anniversary ), as she launches her exciting new podcast Love and Life Sorted ! In this special bonus episode, Dr. To shares her personal journey into podcasting after nearly two decades of research on highly educate...

Send us Fan Mail Ever wondered what happens when a high-powered career woman quits her 20-year job in investment banking to become a full-time mom of three—and relocates to Australia? In this raw and inspiring episode, my high school bestie Kitty shares her drastic life transition: from thriving in auditing and legal/compliance roles with helpers handling everything, to hands-on parenting, learnin...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Love and Life, Sorted, Dr. Sandy To dives deep into one of the most debated dating questions: “ Should women make the first move? ” Drawing from classic advice in "The Rules" by Ellen Fein and Sherrie Schneider (why letting men pursue women matters) and modern insights from "Date-onomics" and “Make Your Move” by Jon Birger (why empowered wome...

Send us Fan Mail Are you feeling stuck in your job, drained by overwork, or wondering what’s next in mid-career or as you approach retirement? In this episode of Love & Life Sorted, Dr. Sandy To shares her raw experience attending the exclusive pilot “Designing Your Work Life” workshop in Hong Kong – based on the New York Times bestselling book Designing Your Life by Stanford professors Bill B...

Send us Fan Mail Which type of woman are you when it comes to love, career, and marriage? In this episode, Dr. Sandy To breaks down the 4 female archetypes in today’s dating world: Traditionalist, Maximizer, Satisficer, and Innovator – and reveals exactly how each type approaches finding a partner, money, career, and family. Discover why some women happily become housewives only if the husband is...

Send us Fan Mail In this eye-opening episode of Love and Life Sorted, Dr. Sandy To dives deep into the rise of women as primary breadwinners in modern relationships. Explore the challenges of gender role reversal, including resentment, housework imbalances, and emasculation fears. Learn about "deviance neutralization techniques" from classic sociology research, real-life stories of boss...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Love and Life, Sorted (formerly Date Right 4 Your Type), we dive into the controversial question: How old is too old to have a child? Drawing from a real Hong Kong case of a 58-year-old woman welcoming her second baby, we explore the challenges of late pregnancy, including declining energy levels, limited time with your kids, and the emotional burden on children...

Send us Fan Mail On this Singles' Day (11.11) episode of Love & Life, Sorted (previously Date Right 4 Your Type ), Dr. Sandy To reveals why matchmaking is the most successful way to find a lifelong partner—outperforming random encounters, dating apps, and rom-com "meet-cutes." Discover the R.A.E. framework: Reliability (vetted character to avoid frauds like the Tinder Swindler),...

Send us Fan Mail In this heartfelt episode of "Date Right for Your Type," Dr. Sandy To dives deep into the raw realities of motherhood for career women. From the long journey to finding a partner and starting a family, to the shocking loss of self-identity when you're suddenly just "someone's mom," Dr. To shares her personal struggles with mom guilt—from hyperthyroidi...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of "Date Right 4 Your Type," Dr. Sandy To dives into the age-old debate: Is it wrong to go for the rich guy? Exploring popular romcoms like "The Materialists" starring Dakota Johnson, and "Sweet Home Alabama" with Reese Witherspoon, we uncover why women often end up choosing “love” over “money” in relationships, and why they never seem...

Send us Fan Mail In this eye-opening episode of "Date Right 4 Your Type," Dr. Sandy To dives into the age-old debate: Who should pay on a date? Sparked by a recent viral Hong Kong story where a man abandoned his date with a staggering $10,000 bill (including a $9,000 bottle of Krug champagne) on their very first meetup, we explore the controversy surrounding dating etiquette, splitting t...

Send us Fan Mail Discover how to approach dating as an undercover mission with Dr. Sandy To on "Date Right 4 Your Type." Learn why downplaying your accomplishments can help you build genuine connections and avoid intimidating potential partners. In this episode, Dr. To shares expert strategies for accomplished women to let their personality shine first, drawing from real-life stories and...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever been on a date that you thought went really well and you were 89% sure it was heading toward something meaningful? Except he didn’t ask you out again… The reason is - you were too accomplished for him!  Struggling to find Mr. Right as a highly educated, successful woman? In this episode of Date Right for Your Type, Dr. Sandy To explores why accomplished women face da...

Send us Fan Mail Tired of sabotaging your own love life? In this episode, we tackle the mental blocks holding you back from finding love. Discover how to stop rebelling against well-meaning friends and relatives who genuinely want to help you find a partner—often out of misplaced pride that keeps you stuck in single mode. Plus, we address the pressure from your single sisters or friends who might...

Send us Fan Mail Are you a single career woman ready to find your perfect partner? A married woman looking to understand more about marriage and family life? A mom who wants to make sense of motherhood? Or a man curious about what makes modern women click? Welcome to Love & Life, Sorted Podcast, hosted by Dr. Sandy To, a sociologist with nearly 20 years studying marriage, family, and partner c...

Send us Fan Mail Are you self-sufficient, fabulous, and financially secure, yet wondering, "Why do I need a partner?" Join Dr. Sandy To on Date Right 4 Your Type as she explores the empowering choice of seeking companionship—not out of need, but want. In this engaging episode, Dr. Sandy challenges the rom-com narrative that you need someone to "complete" you, diving into why ch...