Women Being Loved

Let's talk about expectations in dating and what it means to get what you actually want in a relationship. What 3 attributes help you determine if you should continue with a relationship or cut your losses early? Let's also discuss advice from Dolly Parton and Lady Gaga on love. As promised: here are the links to the two episodes I mentioned on making a love list. The names of those episod...

Whether you're struggling through the world news or personal challenges, it can be tempting to seek out an ex to make it all better. Here's why you shouldn't and what to do instead. To support this podcast financially, go to www.womenbeingloved.com/podcast My favorite uplifting playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYiKCMFrDKBE-1oFPLYAovJPzizJGa2-r #love #relationships #exes...

It's easy to get caught up in the moment when dating and forget to look for emotional maturity that will stand the test of time. In this episode, I discuss what to look for when you're seeking a forever partner; how to tell if someone is mature enough to handle the hard spaces in life; and a few stories (as usual) from women I've interviewed for my upcoming book. As promised, here'...

The holidays can be so hard when you're single, but in this episode I give some perspective on getting through this season AND preparing for love in 2025. I hope you enjoy it. The book I mention in this episode is It's Not You: 27 (Wrong) Reasons You're Single by Sara Eckel . If you enjoy this podcast, consider supporting it financially here . Happy Holidays! See you in a few weeks for...

In this fun, sound-effects enhanced episode , I introduce you to Pam from New South Wales, Australia who met the love of her life at 52 with a little help from her friends. If you'd like to support this podcast, go to https://womenbeingloved.com/podcast/ To be alerted when my book is released, sign up at https://womenbeingloved.com/

Here are the untrue things we tell ourselves that keep us from finding love; and what it takes to get past the lies. My email: todra@womenbeingloved.com How to support this podcast: https://womenbeingloved.com/podcast/

Here's what true love looks like in the midst of a meltdown. And a pep talk on what you deserve. If you'd like to support this podcast, you can do so here. https://womenbeingloved.com/podcast/

Let's look at where you are right now and where you want to be. Let's look at what it means to TRUST the timing of your life. And let's talk about how you can ignore the pressure to hit certain milestones in a particular timeframe.

You deserve to have the future you desire with someone who's on the same path as you. In this episode, I share three women's stories, Nancy, Briana and Lori. They each chose to make it very clear what they wanted from a relationship without fear of losing the other person. Did that work out for them? Listen to this episode and hear what they did, what they learned and if they ended up with...

My husband says he knows the precise moment I fell in love with him, and he's spot on. Women from my book of real love stories told me their stories of the moment love hit. I share a few of their stories in this episode. They also shared another phenomena that surprised them when they discovered their soul mate. Listen to these uplifting stories of getting the love they'd wanted when they...

Wedding vows express what we love about our mate and what we hope for our future together. In this episode, I share what my husband and I wrote for each other for our wedding day. I also share vows from a couple who have been together for many decades and what they've achieved from the vows they wrote. They also discuss WHAT IS LOVE? If you'd like to watch the videos of the couple I talk a...

Have you been told that romance isn't a thing with modern men? Or romance doesn't exist in relationships that aren't brand new? I debunk all the hearsay around romance and share some solid proof from my own marriage and other women's relationships that romance is alive and well. I also talk about why romance novels and romance-themed book STORES are doing so well right now. Join me...

If you want a lasting love relationship, there are certain traits that can help you and your future partner get to that goal. Here are three traits that will definitely help your relationship dynamics. To help support this podcast or the upcoming book of true love stories, visit my website at womenbeingloved.com #love #relationships #womenover40 #womenover50 #midlife

This is the true love story of a woman named Jess who is autistic. She never expected to fall in love, so she built a beautiful, fulfilling life with friends, activities and a Golden Retriever. She bought a house. But at 40, a surprise encounter with a younger man changed everything. Hers is one of the stories from my upcoming book, Love Will Find You. Real Life and Love Stories for Women 35 And B...

This week, I talk about what to do if you're fed up with dating; how one of my friends met her husband in Whole Foods when she was 48; and life lessons I've learned from old school rom coms. Wanna get fun perks and support my upcoming book? Check out my crowdfund page at womenbeingloved.com You can also vote there on which cover design I should use for my upcoming book of real love stories...

This week my husband joined me to discuss what he had on his Love List and if I matched everything he wanted. We also talk about what we value in each other; What we learned from past relationships before we found each other; How trust and fidelity works for us; And some bits about our nomadic lifestyle. I hope you are encouraged by what we share. This is the season finale for Season 1. The new se...

Rom-coms would have us thinking love is about running into the guy from high school that was too into himself to ever notice us; but then one day (usually over the Christmas holidays in the small town we left 20 years ago), we cross paths. And BAM! The fireworks are undeniable. We leave our corporate jobs in the city and move to the farm with him and we live happily ever after. Um, no... When you...

Sometimes we have ideas about who's in our league and who isn't for dating; or we put up barriers that make it nearly impossible to attract the love we desire. In this episode, I talk about Anne Hathaway's new rom-com for midlife women; how my friend (who's 58) recently got engaged in Paris; and why you should expand your expectations in dating. Want me to speak on love at your liv...

It seems everyone on the Internet has an opinion on how feminine, submissive, young, traditional, etc. women have to be to find real love. I've got a different perspective based on the experiences of women who've already found the love of their lives - at 35 or later. You don't want to miss this. Did you meet the love of your life at 35 or later and you'd like to share your story f...

TRIGGER WARNING: This episode mentions domestic violence and an accidental suicide. Today, I share one woman's story of how she attracted the love of her life after leaving a marriage filled with domestic violence, and overcoming a toxic family of origin. Her second husband, along with therapy, were important components of her healing process. You don't want to miss this beautiful story. I...

In this episode...I share the story of how Carol, a twice-divorced woman of 43, met a stranger in Starbucks who became the husband she'd always desired. This is the story of a woman who had decided she wasn't actively dating or pursuing men in any way. And she wasn't going to settle on what she desired just to have someone in her life. The man she married provides the lifestyle of her...

In this episode I talk about... How women really feel about approaching men romantically instead of waiting on the sidelines hoping for an ask; What a few men had to say about women who make the first move; A woman who reached out (online) to a guy she found intriguing and where it went from there; How to know if he's truly interested once you've put the ball in his court If you'd like...

In this episode, I dig deeper into the conversation of healthy relationships and give examples from several couples. Grab some tea and relax for the next 15 minutes as I share... 5 ways we should feel in a healthy love relationship How understanding the 5 love languages help us enjoy a healthy relationship What practical acts of love look and feel like When to call off a wedding If you'd like...

Healthy relationships are built on certain truths. But when we've not had healthy relationship modeled to us, it's hard to know what those truths are. In this episode, I'm discussing... The 4 pillars of healthy relationships Warning signs and characteristics of unhealthy relationships Why relationships are like birthday cakes and cornbread And two women from my Wise Collective talk abo...

Divorce is one of the hardest things we can go through in life. And often, we're not sure what to do after a divorce to heal and move on. In this episode, I speak on... The stages of grief during and after divorce How long should you wait after a divorce to date What does self care after divorce look like How our places of worship can hinder us from choosing our own freedom and healing How I d...