Last First Date Radio

Do you feel anxious when you've set up a first or second date and it hasn’t been reconfirmed? How do you schedule your dates so you feel more confident and less anxious? Avoid last minute worries and "are we still on?" texts with these valuable tips. ►Please subscribe/rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts http://bit.ly/lastfirstdateradio   ►If you’re feeling stuck in dating a...

Why do high-performing men struggle in their romantic relationships? My podcast guest, Mike Elliot, shares his wisdom in this episode of Last First Date Radio. Mike is a Relational Leadership Mentor and Men’s Initiation Guide. He guides men to lead with “Relational Authority”, anchored in initiation, integration, and inspiration. He’s the co-host of “The Sacred We”, where he helps men transform th...

Storytelling in dating is an important skill to master. We connect and deepen relationships through story. Here are five reasons you need to learn how to tell better stories on dates (and everywhere else in your life). Join the Say it Your Way Workshop (or get on the wait list for the next time it's offered) https://lastfirstdate.com/say-it-your-way/ ►Please subscribe/rate and review the podca...

How do you break free from narcissistic abuse? My podcast guest, Dr. Alina Kastner, is a leading Vienna-based psychotherapist and author of “Break Up With Narcissism: How to Break Free and Stay Free”. Her specialty is promoting deeper intimacy, connection and clarity while helping people navigate trauma and narcissistic abuse. In this episode: What exactly is narcissistic abuse, and why it’s so di...

Have you ever noticed this frustrating pattern: The people who text back immediately, show genuine interest, and are emotionally available often feel less exciting. Meanwhile, the ones who are a little distant, harder to read, or slow to respond make our heart beat faster. There are real psychological reasons why aloof people can feel more attractive, especially in dating. And understanding  why  ...

Why is there a rise in gray divorce? Dr. Dana McNeil, PsyD, LMFT, is a licensed couples therapist and Certified Gottman Therapist specializing in emotional safety, relationship repair, and long-term compatibility. She is the founder of The Relationship Place and Therapy Getaway, where she provides intensive couples therapy for high-conflict relationships. Dr. McNeil serves on the Advisory Board of...

If you keep falling for the wrong people, this is for you. In this solo episode, I share 5 reasons why you do it and how to stop so you can finally go on your last first date. ►Please subscribe/rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts http://bit.ly/lastfirstdateradio   ►If you’re feeling stuck in dating and relationships and would like to find your last first date, sign up for a complimentary...

The age old question: when only one person does the work, can a relationship last? Dr. Lee Baucom has spent over three decades helping people shift from a disconnected marriage to a loving and connected relationship, even if only one is trying. In this episode: What is a Pause Button Marriage? What are the three levels of connection? What can only one partner do to save a relationship?  Connect wi...

Do you find flirting in midlife to be awkward or fake? Here are five tips to help you flirt naturally, playfully, and effectively! ►Please subscribe/rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts http://bit.ly/lastfirstdateradio   ►If you’re feeling stuck in dating and relationships and would like to find your last first date, sign up for a complimentary 45-minute breakthrough session with Sandy ht...

Laurie Collister is living proof that you can rewrite your happily ever after. She is a counselor, journalist, and debut memoirist.  After graduating from Kenyon College, she worked as a litigation paralegal, market analyst, investigative journalist, and, most recently, as a counselor on LA’s skid row.  In this checkerboard of professions, she learned how to harvest the hidden – key to penning A D...

How do you have deeper conversations on a first date (without it feeling like an interview or interrogation)? Here are 5 questions that will open up lively, informative, and connecting conversations. ►Please subscribe/rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts http://bit.ly/lastfirstdateradio   ►If you’re feeling stuck in dating and relationships and would like to find your last first date, sig...

My guest, Dr. Bella DePaulo, celebrates those who are happily single. She is the leading expert on single life, and her TEDx talk on the topic now has more than 1.6 million views. She received her PhD from Harvard, spent two decades as a psychology professor at the University of Virginia, and is an academic affiliate at UC Santa Barbara. She is the author of SINGLE AT HEART. In this episode: The d...

Your limiting beliefs could be keeping you from the love you want. Here are 5 ways to bust those beliefs and finally find your person! ►Please subscribe/rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts http://bit.ly/lastfirstdateradio   ►If you’re feeling stuck in dating and relationships and would like to find your last first date, sign up for a complimentary 45-minute breakthrough session with Sand...

Mat Boggs believes polarity is the secret to attraction. He is a best-selling author, relationship coach, and co-founder of the Brave Thinking Institute’s Love & Relationship Division. For nearly two decades, he has helped women worldwide attract high-quality men and lasting love. He’s appeared on The Today Show, CNN, Headline News, Oprah & Friends, and The Hallmark Channel. His book, Crac...

Unsure whether to stay or leave, especially in early dating? Here are five grounded tips to help you trust your own intuition when it comes to dating and relationships. ►Please subscribe/rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts http://bit.ly/lastfirstdateradio   ►If you’re feeling stuck in dating and relationships and would like to find your last first date, sign up for a complimentary 45-min...

Why do successful women struggle in their romantic relationships? Emilia Nagy is a Sacred Union and relationship dynamics expert for spiritually awakened, high-achieving women ready to stop over-giving and start being chosen. Drawing on a decade of coaching and 500+ dates worldwide, she blends spiritual depth with practical strategy to help women attract and sustain emotionally available, masculin...

How do you know if you’re ready to become exclusive? Ask yourself these five important questions before you stop dating others. ►Please subscribe/rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts http://bit.ly/lastfirstdateradio   ►If you’re feeling stuck in dating and relationships and would like to find your last first date, sign up for a complimentary 45-minute breakthrough session with Sandy https...

What’s the worst and best relationship advice you’ve ever heard? My podcast guest, Monica Tanner, shares her relationship advice as a Relationship Coach and host of the Secrets of Happily Ever After podcast. She transforms marriages with simple communication, connection, conflict resolution and commitment strategies. Her mission is to lower the divorce rate and improve marital satisfaction. Throug...

If you’ve been wondering whether you’re in a one-sided relationship, here are five clear signs to pay attention to and some gentle guidance on how to detach with dignity and leave with your head held high. ►Please subscribe/rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts http://bit.ly/lastfirstdateradio   ►If you’re feeling stuck in dating and relationships and would like to find your last first dat...

How can you rebuild trust when a relationship has hit rock bottom? My podcast guests, Joanna and Matthew Raabsmith, have lived to tell the tale. They are sought-after relationship experts, speakers, and authors who help high-achieving couples rebuild trust and create deeply connected relationships after betrayal. They co-lead The Raabsmith Team, a coaching collective offering transformative coachi...

Why should you go no-contact after a breakup? Here are five powerful reasons to cut ties after a breakup, no matter how it ended. ►Please subscribe/rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts http://bit.ly/lastfirstdateradio   ►If you’re feeling stuck in dating and relationships and would like to find your last first date, sign up for a complimentary 45-minute breakthrough session with Sandy htt...

Katherine and Shawn are a couple in their mid 50s who met online and recently became engaged. I coached Kat to find love again after her second divorce, and once she met Shawn, I coached the two of them to help their relationship thrive. Their story is inspirational! In this episode of Last First Date Radio: What makes a relationship work How to design a healthy partnership Obstacles that come up...

When you’re a woman over 50, momentum in early dating matters. Not pressure, not urgency…momentum. That sweet spot where you’re signaling, “I’m interested,” while still honoring your time, energy, and your value. Too many women confuse showing interest with over-functioning. And too many men mistake your graciousness for indifference. The magic is found in between: asserting yourself without being...

How do you become more emotionally available in dating? My podcast guest, Brooke Bralove, has the answers! She is a Psychotherapist, Certified Sex Therapist, and Master Accelerated Resolution Therapy Practitioner. She helps women and men let go of perfectionism and move toward greater authenticity, joy, pleasure, and connection. She has been in private practice in Bethesda, MD for over 20 years. I...

Compatibility on a first date is not just about shared laughter or common interests. It’s about the unspoken chemistry, the way your energies interact with each other. This intuitive feeling, almost like a dance of non-verbal cues and emotional responses, speaks volumes about potential compatibility. Here are five ways to assess compatibility early on in dating. ►Please subscribe/rate and review t...