Dateless in Delray

Thirty-four years after Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus changed the conversation about relationships, bestselling author John Gray returns with surprising new insights into the hidden role hormones play in modern love. In this eye-opening episode, John reveals how estrogen and testosterone shape attraction, communication, intimacy, and even conflict. He explains why certain relationship dy...

Reinvention isn’t just for brands—it’s for people, too. This week on Dateless in Delray, Susan sits down with Robin Fisher Roffer, one of the pioneers of personal branding and the founder of Big Fish Marketing, whose clients have included CNN, MTV, Discovery, and some of the biggest media brands in the world. Robin shares the lessons behind her bestselling books, including Make a Name for Yourself...

What if the secret to finding the right relationship starts with you — not with the right app, the right profile, or the right opener? This week, host Susan Shore sits down with two remarkable women from very different corners of the wellness world: Marla Past, full-spectrum health coach, author, hypnotherapist, and meditation teacher; and Julie Shanebrook, founder and CEO of ChillRx Med Spa in De...

A lot of men believe they're doing everything right in dating—being accommodating, avoiding conflict, and letting women take the lead. But according to relationship author Elliott Katz, some of those well-intentioned behaviors may actually be pushing women away. In this episode of Dateless in Delray, Susan chats with Elliott, author of Being the Strong Man a Woman Wants, and How To Get Your Man to...

What if the real barrier to intimacy isn’t finding the right person—but learning how to be honest with the one you’re with? In this episode of Dateless in Delray, Susan Shoer sits down with Sara Perry for a candid, thoughtful conversation about the parts of relationships most people avoid. Sara is a somatic sex coach and founder of Haven Space Coaching. She works with individuals and couples navig...

From ghosting and mixed signals to turning matches into real relationships, author and podcast host Lopaze Lasane joins Dateless in Delray to reveal the dirty little secrets behind modern online dating. In this candid and entertaining episode, we dive into dating app frustration, attraction psychology, communication mistakes, and what it really takes to make love click in today’s swipe-right world...

Sugar dating. Luxury lifestyles. Clear expectations. Transactional romance… or just radical honesty about modern relationships? In this episode of Dateless in Delray , Susan sits down with Patrick Fletcher of Sugar Matchmaking — a premium, highly screened matchmaking service for affluent men and elite women — along with returning guest Nikki from the Secrets of a Sugar Daddy podcast, who shares he...

What really happens behind the velvet curtain of a “sugar” relationship—and why are more people quietly stepping into this world than ever before? In this provocative and eye-opening episode of Dateless in Delray, I sit down with Marcus, the voice behind the Secrets of a Sugar Daddy podcast, to pull back the curtain on modern arrangements, power dynamics, and the unspoken rules that govern them. M...

What does emotional intelligence have to do with dating? Quite a lot. In this episode of Dateless in Delray, Susan Shoer talks with Alla Esther Levy—Certified Emotional Intelligence Strategist, Minister of Spiritual Healing, and founder of the EIEQ Institute—about how self-awareness, empathy, and emotional regulation can dramatically improve communication and connection in relationships. Alla also...

What happens when the love story you believed in turns out to be something else entirely? In this episode of Dateless in Delray, Susan sits down with Dianne Harris—coach, survivor, and author of Love Bomb: He Sold Her a Dream and Delivered a Nightmare—to unpack the emotional rollercoaster of manipulation, misplaced trust, and ultimately… reclaiming your power. Dianne shares her deeply personal sto...

What makes love last? Susan Shoer sits down with Elyse Ryan — founder of Elyse Ryan Jewelry and host of Stacked — to talk about long marriage, ambition, intimacy, and evolving partnership. They explore emotional safety, attraction over time, and why commitment can deepen rather than limit identity. A thoughtful conversation about the craftsmanship of lasting love.

What happens when the person producing fairy-tale romances for television has to rewrite her own love story? In this episode of Dateless in Delray, Susan Shoer talks with Julie LaPlaca, longtime Bachelor TV show franchise producer and author of the upcoming memoir The Love Producer. After more than two decades creating reality TV’s most dramatic love stories, Julie stepped away to rethink love, ca...

Sex therapist and Please Me podcast host Eve Hall joins Susan Shoer for a candid conversation about desire, mismatched libidos, midlife sexuality, and consensual non-monogamy. They unpack myths about compatibility, why communication is the foundation of intimacy, and what people misunderstand about “the lifestyle.” Thoughtful, grown-up, and grounded, this episode invites honest dialogue about plea...

Is speed dating the antidote to swipe fatigue? Susan Shoer talks with longtime speed dating host Daniel Gudema about the history, evolution, and surprising effectiveness of live dating events. They explore why face-to-face chemistry still matters, common mistakes singles make, and whether meeting in real life beats algorithms. If you’re tired of swiping, this episode may change your strategy.

Are dating apps making connection harder instead of easier? In this episode of Dateless in Delray, Susan Shoer talks with Jeff Wulkan, founder of Plus 1, a platform designed to help people meet through shared experiences rather than endless swiping. Instead of matching profiles, Plus 1 encourages users to post plans—dinner, a concert, a workout, or an event—and choose someone to join them. Jeff sh...

What do parenting skills and dating skills have in common? More than you think. Susan Shoer sits down with Jamie Levine — founder of Team Esteem and host of the Mom Esteem podcast — to explore how emotional intelligence shapes both parenting and partnership. From dating burnout to blended family life, Jamie shares why behavior is communication and how building self-esteem is essential before build...

What happens after the podcast microphones turn off and real dating life continues? In this Dateless in Delray follow-up episode, Susan Shoer reunites with Stephanie Xintas and Bill Kavanov, two South Florida singles who were among the show’s very first guests, to find out what’s changed—and what hasn’t—over the past year. From dating apps and singles events to shifting priorities, evolving expect...

In this episode of Dateless in Delray, I sit down with seasoned astrologer Susan Reynolds, who brings over 40 years of experience to the table. We explore how the stars influence our dating patterns, relationship timing, and personal growth. Susan demystifies astrology’s role in understanding relationship patterns, navigating heartbreak, and aligning with our true selves. Whether you’re skeptical...

In Palm Beach Unfiltered: Old Money, New Rules & Modern Matchmaking, we dive even deeper with Palm Beach matchmaker Rose Lambert. Building on our previous conversation, this episode reveals the hidden dynamics of love in one of America’s most exclusive enclaves. Rose shares candid insights on the evolving social rules, the interplay of old money and modern dating, and how genuine connection is...

What happens when a relationship expert experiences the kind of heartbreak she never saw coming? In this deeply honest episode of Dateless in Delray, Susan Shoer sits down with Dr. Corey Seemiller—award-winning leadership professor, global generational expert, and TEDx speaker—to talk about love, loss, and rebuilding after everything falls apart. Despite widespread professional success, Corey’s lo...

What if better dating isn’t about swiping more—but connecting smarter? In this episode of Dateless in Delray, Susan Shoer explores modern love at the intersection of human connection and technology with George Dubec and Joann Coffey. George, a master networker with over 40 years in the singles world and a 46-year marriage, explains why networking principles and real-world introductions often outpe...

What happens when two singles are dating from very different playbooks—but hoping for something real? In this episode of Dateless in Delray, Susan Shoer sits down with Carrie Brudner and Ryan Edwards for two candid, contrasting conversations about love, attraction, and intention in midlife. Carrie, in her 50s, knows exactly what she wants: a younger, great-looking man who has it all—confidence, ch...

Dating can be exhausting—the apps, the expectations, the overthinking, and the moments that make you wonder why you even left the house. In this episode of Dateless in Delray, Susan Shoer sits down with happiness and mindset expert Deborah Mallow, author of 6 Steps to Fewer Days That Suck, to talk about how small, practical mindset shifts can make modern dating feel lighter, healthier, and far les...

Dating has always reflected the times we live in—from blind dates and advice columns to apps, algorithms, and artificial intelligence. In this episode of Dateless in Delray, Susan Shoer sits down with renowned Palm Beach matchmaker Rose Lambert to explore how matchmaking has evolved, what technology gets right (and wrong), and why human intuition still matters more than ever. With decades of exper...

Betrayal doesn’t just break trust in a relationship—it can shake your sense of safety, identity, and self-worth. In this powerful episode of Dateless in Delray, Susan Shoer sits down with Mr. Jay, relationship coach and betrayal trauma practitioner, to explore why betrayal cuts so deeply and what real healing actually looks like. Together, they unpack betrayal blindness, the hidden ways trust erod...