Dateless in Delray

Is love really a three-course meal? Matchmakers Jessica Fass and Brian Bachow of Fass Pass to Love join Susan to share how patience, coaching, and confidence can transform dating from swipe culture into lasting partnerships. They reveal why investing in yourself first is key, what it means to be truly “match-ready,” and the surprising success stories (and hilarious misfires) that keep them inspire...

What if the key to deeper intimacy isn’t a new partner, a bigger spark, or even better communication—but mindfulness? In this episode of Dateless in Delray, host Susan Heller Shoer sits down with therapist and mindfulness teacher Wendi Dumbroff, MA, LPC to explore how presence, awareness, and intentional connection can transform dating, sex, and long-term relationships. From breaking destructive c...

Dating is complicated enough—but what happens when ADHD enters the mix? In this eye-opening and refreshingly honest episode, Susan Heller Shoer sits down with ADHD Life & Mindset Coach Leah Carroll to unpack how neurodivergence shapes love, attraction, and connection. From love-bombing to ghosting, forgetting to text back to over-functioning in relationships, ADHD shows up in ways most people...

What happens when a corporate professional leaves behind the boardroom and reinvents himself as a male escort? In this unfiltered conversation, Susan Heller Shoer sits down with George Goulburn—Australia-based escort, writer, and media personality—to explore what women truly seek when they hire him, and what his journey reveals about intimacy, confidence, and connection. From younger women craving...

After 33 conversations with daters, coaches, therapists, and experts, I’m flying solo for Episode 34—and pulling back the curtain on what it’s really like to host a dating podcast while living the dating life myself. In this candid, funny, and occasionally too-honest episode, I share what I’ve learned about love, self-worth, and swiping after 50, the most surprising lessons from my guests, and wha...

What if your best relationship is still ahead of you? In this episode of Dateless in Delray, host Susan Heller Shoer sits down with Ken Blackman—former Silicon Valley engineer turned sought-after relationship coach—to unpack how we evolve from casual dating to true connection. Ken shares his journey from feeling insecure and disconnected to helping couples deepen intimacy and grow lasting love. Th...

What does intermittent fasting have to do with flirting? More than you think. In this episode of Dateless in Delray, Steve Feingold returns to share his personal transformation—physically and romantically—after committing to a fasting lifestyle. Joining the conversation is communication coach Laurie Schloff, who reveals how the language we use about our bodies can shape our confidence and our conn...

Ken O’Brien knows how to close a deal—and he’s still searching for the one that truly moves him. In this episode of Dateless in Delray, host Susan Heller Shoer chats with Ken, a former Las Vegas bartender turned Florida real estate agent, mentor, and investor, who’s also a fitness enthusiast with a couple of bodybuilding wins under his belt. They talk about navigating dating over 50, starting over...

What does your outfit say before you even open your mouth? In this stylishly honest episode of Dateless in Delray, host Susan Heller Shoer is joined by celebrity stylist, Delray Beach boutique owner, and host of the Do You Have It? podcast Kim Bolufé, to talk all things fashion, dating, and confidence. From first-date faux pas to post-divorce closet reinventions, we explore how clothes can reflect...

Recorded live at Pod-A-Palooza in Boca Raton, in this abbreviated episode of Dateless in Delray, host Susan Heller Shoer takes her show on the road, with matchmaking expert Andrea McGinty. She's the founder of It’s Just Lunch and the author of Second Acts.: Winning Strategies for Dating Over 50. Andrea shares tips and advice for dating over 50, from picking the best dating apps to shifting your mi...

Think your best sex is behind you? Think again. In this episode of Dateless in Delray, host Susan Heller Shoer gets cheeky and candid with Suzanne Noble, author, media maven, and host of Sex Advice for Seniors. Together, they dive deep into the modern realities of aging, intimacy, and why “situationships” might be exactly what we need—especially after 60. Suzanne shares her journey from traditiona...

What if the secret to better dating isn’t in the apps—but in how you feel about yourself? In this empowering episode of Dateless in Delray , host Susan Heller Shoer is joined by Lauren Elise Rogers—Certified Holistic Sexuality Educator and Embodied Intimacy & Relationship Coach—to explore how healing shame, embracing desire, and dating from your worth can transform your love life at any age. F...

In this unflinching episode of Dateless in Delray, host Susan Heller Shoer sits down with Dr. Jeff Segal to explore what really happens when long-term marriages end—especially for the children left to make sense of it all. Whether they’re still at home or grown with families of their own, kids often carry the emotional ripple effects of their parents’ separation. Susan’s son, Alex Shoer, joins the...

What if your most painful emotions were actually the key to deeper connection and lasting love? In this soul-stirring episode of Dateless in Delray, host Susan Heller Shoer welcomes speaker, singer, and emotional connection coach Liv Kammerman. Together, they explore how embracing vulnerability, healing old wounds, and “uncovering to discover” can transform your dating life—and your relationship w...

Imagine if you stop swiping for “the one” and start consciously designing the relationship that actually fits you,  In this bold and enlightening episode of Dateless in Delray, host Susan Heller Shoer chats with Dr. Joli Hamilton—research psychologist, relationship coach, author, and TEDX speaker,—about ethical non-monogamy, jealousy, and what to ask when someone’s profile says “ENM.” Dr. Jol...

What if your desire wasn’t broken—but just buried under years of shame, stress, or misinformation? In this pulse-quickening episode of Dateless in Delray, host Susan Heller Shoer gets to it with somatic sex therapist and Sex Talk Café podcast host Susan Morgan Taylor, to explore how to reignite intimacy, reconnect with your body, and rewrite the script on pleasure at any age. From her signature Pl...

What if dating isn’t about finding “the one,” but becoming more of yourself? In this soulful episode of Dateless in Delray, Susan Heller Shoer sits down with Human Potential Coach Louise Walker to explore how mindset, curiosity, and inner freedom shape our dating lives. From blind spots to self-trust, from vulnerability to the Enneagram, Louise shares powerful tools for anyone ready to drop the ma...

What if the key to understanding love, lust, and infidelity lies not in your heart—but in your hormones? In this episode of Dateless in Delray, Susan Heller Shoer sits down with science writer and “Love Biologist” Dawn Maslar-Biggie to explore the biological forces behind why we fall in love, why we stray, and how spit tests might one day predict compatibility. From oxytocin and dopamine to evolut...

What do bad dating profiles and bad lighting have in common? Everything. In this eye-opening episode, host Susan Heller Shoer shines the spotlight on retired media professor Richard Lenoce (who she met on a date and thought he'd make a great guest) to dissect the disasters of online dating—from dead-fish pics to cringe-worthy bios. With their shared backgrounds in media and marketing, they address...

Maybe you should talk to someone. If you've ever heard that advice, this episode of Dateless in Delray is for you! Host Susan Heller Shoer sits down with the "Not-So-Filtered Therapist," an experienced Marriage and Family Therapist and host of the "Naked Truths" podcast. They discuss the importance of self-love in relationships, delve into the complexities of infidelity, and explore how self-estee...

In this lively episode of Dateless in Delray, host Susan Heller Shoer reconnects with fellow Sharon, Massachusetts native, Donna Star—a dynamic Executive Coach who helps corporate professionals "live their life on purpose.". Together, they delve into the nuances of dating after 50, sharing personal anecdotes and practical advice. Discover how to leverage professional skills in the dating world, em...

​In this episode of Dateless in Delray, host Susan Heller Shoer welcomes Dr. Janné Lomasky, a licensed psychologist, co-author of To Stay or Not To Stay?: A Self-Help Workbook for People Considering Divorce, and host of the podcast, Your Mental Highness.. Together they delve into the "love-starved" phenomenon, discussing how chronic loneliness affects mental and physical health, leading individual...

​Trying to be smart in your search for love? Join host Susan Heller Shoer in this  episode of Dateless in Delray, where we get schooled by Janet Armstrong, a retired elementary school teacher and author of Navigating Parents Through Elementary School. Five years ago, they met at a Yoga on the Beach session in Delray Beach and have been good friends ever since. Together, they explore Janet's "...

This week, Dateless in Delray goes on location to a vibrant houseboat community of Sausalito, California, where love and relationships take on unconventional forms. From Living Apart Together (LAT) to cohabiting in floating homes, this eclectic enclave redefines modern romance. Susan Heller Shoer sits down with medical researcher and pioneer Dr. Jacob “Jay” Lalezari, along with former LAT advocate...

In this episode of Dateless in Delray, host Susan Heller Shoer chats with the fabulous April Kirkwood, a standout from The Golden Bachelor, to dish on love, life, and reality TV. From her fascinating years-long relationship with the legendary Frankie Valli, to her career as a holistic therapist, to her experiences navigating dating after loss, April shares heartfelt stories and behind-the-scenes s...