Last First Date Radio

What’s the best timing for introducing a partner to your friend group? This is an important step in a new relationship, and the timing can vary depending on many factors. Here are five things to consider before deciding when the time is right and three potential downsides to introducing too early. ►Please subscribe/rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts http://bit.ly/lastfirstdateradio   ►I...

How do you become sexually empowered? My podcast guest, Lauren Elise Rogers, is a Certified Holistic Sexuality Educator and Embodied Intimacy & Relationship Coach Her holistic and embodied approach is deeply rooted in her own pain-to-purpose journey. Lauren brings an empathetic and non-judgmental approach, offering practical tools that empower her clients to take ownership of their pleasure an...

So many of us miss red flags in relationships. We minimize them, excuse them, and ignore behaviors that are warning signs early on. Why do we make excuses for bad behaviors? Why do we have red flag blindness? I’m sharing six reasons why we miss red flags, and four things we can do if we ignored these signs in the past. ►Please subscribe/rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts http://bit.ly/l...

Do you want to learn how to break barriers in neurodiverse relationships? Dr. Matt Zakreski, PsyD, is a professional speaker and clinical psychologist who specializes in working with neurodivergent folks. He has spoken more than 400 times on stages and podcasts about supporting neurodivergent people in all walks of life. Dr. Matt specializes in taking knowledge of the brain, human behavior, and cl...

Texting on dating apps can be quite challenging. How do you begin communicating with a total stranger? How do you keep the conversations interesting and engaging without sharing too much too soon? How do you get off text and onto a date? Even if your photos are fabulous and your bio is great, you may still be struggling to get a good conversation going on the dating apps so you can see if your mat...

Stop losing yourself in relationships! Married for over thirty years, Robin Temple and Michael Moore can help you have healthier relationships. They have led workshops and retreats for more than 1,500 couples and have trained dozens of leaders in couples work. They provide retreats and coaching that delivers positive change quickly and predictably, providing couples with surprisingly rapid improve...

Blending families later in life can be quite challenging, but it can also be very rewarding. Each partner brings older children from previous marriages into the new relationship, requiring unique adjustments and considerations due to their ages and their family of origin. Adult stepchildren can also be a great addition to families who remarry in their later years. Following are some of the challen...

Why do people cheat? As Chief Strategy Officer of Ashley Madison, Paul Keable oversees the strategic direction of Ashley Madison, emphasizing discretion, authenticity, and innovation within the dating industry. Under his leadership, the platform has implemented initiatives such as user verification through government IDs to combat fraudulent activity and build trust among members. As the platform...

We all have difficult people in our lives, and communicating with difficult people can be especially challenging. Sometimes these people are strangers that we encounter at the grocery store. And sometimes they are friends, coworkers, family members, or the people we date!  Whoever it is, there are helpful strategies you can use when dealing with these kinds of people. Following are my top five. ►P...

Do you have limiting beliefs? Are you a perfectionist? My podcast guest, Kamini Wood, spoke about these topics on this episode of Last First Date Radio. She is a certified life coach, speaker, and bestselling author who helps high achievers overcome anxiety, perfectionism, and limiting beliefs to rediscover their authentic selves. As the founder of the AuthenticMe® method and CEO of Live Joy Your...

Dating fears can keep you from doing the one thing you need to do to find love — dating! But, dating is harder than it’s ever been. Between fake dating profiles, ghosting, rejection, fear of commitment, and the time and energy it can take to find a match, many people give up on dating. And if you’re dating after a breakup, divorce or long period of abstinence, those fears can feel even more magnif...

What is radical listening, and why is it important in our relationships? Dr. Robert Biswas-Diener is the co-author of the soon-to-be published book, Radical Listening, The Art of True Connection. He’s a researcher, author, and consultant. His previous books include The Upside of Your Dark Side (New York Times Bestseller, 2014), and the 2007 PROSE Award winner, Happiness. He has presented keynotes...

Are you in a situationship? We often stay in these types of stuck relationships because we like hanging out and hooking up with these people. It feels good in the moment. Secretly, we might be hoping the relationship will grow into something more. If that’s the case, the anxiety and frustration can take a toll on your mental health. It’s almost impossible to stay emotionally unattached to someone...

I loved my interview so much with couples therapist Colette Fehr and individual therapist Laura Bowman on their podcast, Insights from the Couch, I am reposting it here with their permission. Insights from the Couch takes women on a deep dive into the issues you care about most at midlife: relationships, parenting, career, health, aging, personal development and more. In this episode, they intervi...

Are you single for the holidays? It can be a challenging time. Family members ask annoying questions about why you’re still single. How do you answer them without getting defensive? We see happy couples on social media, movies and TV, and it can make us feel bad that we don’t have a partner. If you want to know how to handle these challenges, I’ve got you covered with the following five helpful ti...

What’s your conflict management personality? Dr. John Eliot, PhD, co-wrote a book on this topic. He mentors executives and advises professional sports teams, coaches, and athletes on psychological principles for enhancing health, performance, and workplace culture. He has consulted for NASA, the US Olympic Committee, the Mayo Clinic, Sony, and Microsoft. Eliot has held professorial appointments at...

Do you need to fully heal before dating after a breakup? When is the right time to start dating again after a relationship ends? There no one-size-fits-all answer. Before you can decide for yourself whether you’re ready to date again, it’s helpful to ask yourself five essential questions.   ►Please subscribe/rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts http://bit.ly/lastfirstdateradio   ►If you’r...

Why do we tend to repeat toxic patterns in our relationships? My podcast guest, Joan Childs, is sharing her wisdom in this episode. She’s a renowned psychotherapist, author, and relationship expert with over 47 years of clinical experience. As a pioneer in Encounter-Centered Couples Therapy, Joan has dedicated her career to healing fractured relationships and guiding people toward self-actualizati...

If the thought of engaging in small talk makes you cringe, you’re in luck! I’m sharing five valuable tips for mastering the art of small talk in dating so you can create more meaningful connections. ►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...

How do you get a second date? My podcast guest, T. Joel Wade, has some tips for you! He is a Presidential Professor of Psychology at Bucknell University. His research focuses on mate attraction, mate selection, mate expulsion, love, and relationships. He’s the author of numerous articles in social and evolutionary psychology journals, and his research has been covered in media outlets including th...

While I’m not a fan of the Bachelor franchise, I highly recommend you watch “The Golden Bachelorette” for several reasons. As a golden bachelorette myself, I can relate to the struggles of people dating in their later years. I love that there are finally shows that represent mature people who are looking for love later in life, like the couples I highlighted in my newest book, “Love at Last”. Foll...

What if you could get clear about what you want in dating? My podcast guest, Tracey Gee, is the author of The Magic of Knowing What You Want . She’s a certified leadership coach and consultant and a sought-after speaker and facilitator nationwide. She helps people learn more about themselves and their unique sense of meaning and purpose. She feels honored to have worked with a breadth of incredibl...

If you’re finding it hard to get over your ex, you’re not alone. The healing process after a breakup can be long and painful. And while everyone processes the grief of a breakup differently, it can take anywhere from three months to several years to get over an ex. It doesn’t matter how long the relationship was, some breakups take a bigger toll on our mental health.  The most important thing in h...

Dr. Rachel Glik shares how to heal your relationship. She is a licensed professional counselor with 30+ years as a couples and individual therapist in private practice. Since 2014, she has been a regular feature on the Fox 2 AM show in St. Louis as a relationship and mental health expert. Her book, A SOULFUL MARRIAGE: Healing Your Relationship With Responsibility, Growth, Priority, and Purpose was...

You’re getting mixed signals from someone you’re dating, and you’re consumed with trying to decipher them. Stop! It’s exhausting and a waste of your time and energy to try and decode these mixed signals. Dating shouldn’t be so hard or confusing. You shouldn’t have to worry about what the other person is thinking or how they feel about you. If there is a lack of effort or you see inconsistent behav...