Last First Date Radio

First date conversations can be a little scary. You’re getting to know someone for the first time, and you might be at a loss for what to say. Maybe you’re afraid of saying the wrong thing. You’re trying to show up as your best, but if there’s some chemistry, you may be awkward and say things you’ll regret. That’s why I’m sharing the top five worst things you can say on a first date and what to sa...

Live Apart Together relationships - are they right for you? My podcast guest, Vicki Larson is a longtime award-winning journalist, author of Not Too Old For That: How Women Are Changing the Story of Aging (2022), and co-author of The New I Do: Reshaping Marriage for Skeptics, Realists and Rebels (2014), named a Best Book of 2014 by PopSugar. The lifestyles editor, columnist and writer at a San Fra...

Texting in early dating can be confusing and frustrating. You match with someone and think there might be chemistry. You want to send a thoughtful text. Should you wait for them to text first? What if you send a text and don’t hear back right away? Or what if they do text back, but they haven’t answered your question or they write way too much? I’m sharing the dos and don’t of early texting to hel...

How do you heal after a breakup? My podcast guest, Amy Margolis, LCSW, is a licensed therapist and co-clinical director of Santa Monica Counseling who works with individuals and couples and runs groups for clients healing from eating disorders, addictions, anxiety, depression, and related issues. Outside the clinical world, Amy is a trained actor, who has focused primarily on voice-over work. She...

Online dating can be very frustrating, especially when men don’t write back. You message ten men and get a response from one (or none). Why is that? According to research, men are much less discriminating than women when it comes to swiping right. However, once they have a match, they’re less likely to contact or respond to messages. It seems like the thrill of getting a match is enough for many m...

Do you find it hard to talk about sex? Dr. Evelin Dacker is a Mexican-American Integrative Family Physician who specializes in sexual wellness, menopause and hormones, and vitality throughout life. Her unique approach to health incorporates pleasure as an important aspect for healing trauma and illness. In addition to practicing medicine, she specializes in teaching a sex positive approach to sexu...

What’s the secret to successful dating, especially in the early stages? I believe it’s all about how you communicate about the important things. But when you’re just beginning to date, it can be confusing about what’s appropriate to bring up. You’re trying to get to know and understand each other, but what if they’re texting too little or too much? Is it needy or pushy to say anything? What if you...

Are you wondering how to begin dating after divorce? My podcast guest, Bobbi Palmer, is a 60-something, happily divorced, proudly imperfect, sometimes sassy, progressive thinking, animal and man-loving internationally recognized dating coach for women over 40. She is known as The Compassionate Truth Teller and has helped thousands of women around the world write their grownup love story. In this e...

After only three months, the Golden Bachelor couple is divorcing. I’m not interested in spreading nasty rumors about Gerry or Theresa. I don’t know them personally, and there are plenty of videos and posts that have done that already. In this solo episode, I focus on three lessons we can learn from their quick marriage and divorce. ►Please subscribe/rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts ht...

Have you ever experienced burnout in long-term relationships? My podcast guest, Mary Jo Rapini, MEd, LPC, is a leading psychotherapist specializing in intimacy, sex, and relationships. Based in Houston, Texas, she operates a private practice dedicated to providing exceptional services as a relationship and intimacy/sex psychotherapist.  In this episode: What causes relationship burnout in long-ter...

Slow dating is exactly what it sounds like: people taking time to get to know each other and build connection and trust before deciding if they want to pursue a relationship. Why has this trend emerged? It began with lockdowns and quarantines from the pandemic, where everyone had to slow down and get to know a potential date virtually.  Many people have seen the benefits of slow dating and are sti...

Want to learn about the science of love? My podcast guest, Dr. Liat Yakir is a biologist, author, and lecturer specializing in the biology of emotions. She holds advanced degrees in genetics and hormone research from the Weizmann Institute of Science.  Her new bestselling book, " A Brief History of Love ," has been translated into multiple languages. Dr. Yakir participated as an expert i...

Highly effective daters achieve success by fully committing to the dating process with good habits. If you want results in fitness, you adapt new habits and stick to them consistently. It’s the same with dating. In this solo episode, I’m sharing seven of the most healthy habits for successful dating that will help you meet your match. They’re based on the brilliant work of Stephen R. Covey’s  Seve...

This episode is for any successful women who have struggled to find love. My podcast guest, Dr. Sandy To, is a sociologist with a PhD from the University of Cambridge who writes and speaks globally about women’s partner choices on TV, radio, podcasts, and seminars. She is the author of the acclaimed book, China’s Leftover Women: Late Marriage among Professional Women and its Consequences, and she...

If you’ve ever been at a loss for what to say on a first date, you’re not alone. In this solo episode, I share five of my favorite first date questions and conversation starters. This is how they’ll benefit you: You’ll be able to tell early on whether you have a connection You’ll get to know their values and areas of compatibility more quickly You’ll spark more engaging conversations, whether ther...

Do you want to find love after 50? Silke Schwarzkopf is the creator and host of 2nd Act TV, a YouTube channel focused on Dating, Relationships and Sexual Health after 50. Shortly after her 50th birthday, Silke took a huge leap of faith, left an unfulfilled 25-year marriage, and returned to her hometown in SoCal to pursue the development of original programming most pertinent to her evolving realit...

Are Dating Apps in Their Flop Era? There's been a lot of talk in the news lately about the decline of dating apps. Are dating apps a thing of the past? Maybe. The apps are going through a crisis of public perception. People are saying they're in their “flop era”, and feeling done with the whole thing. Let’s discuss in this solo episode! ►Please subscribe/rate and review the podcast on Appl...

Want to increase intimacy in your life? My podcast guest, Magda Kay, is an Intimacy Expert, Tantra Teacher & Conscious Relating Coach, author of No More Faking It, and founder of the School of Intimacy. She is on a mission to help people access their deepest desires and discover the ability to create transformative intimacy in their lives. In this episode: Why Magda became an intimacy expert a...

You’re dating someone who blows hot and cold, and you’re trying to win them over. You believe they would love you more if you improve yourself just a little bit more. Maybe you think you’re in love with them, and they just needed to see how amazing you are. Are you really in love, or are you seeking validation?  ►Please subscribe/rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts http://bit.ly/lastfirs...

Pamela Madsen, founder of Back to the Body, brings a unique blend of intelligence, humor, and vulnerability to her advocacy for integrated sexuality and female pleasure. With a Master's Degree in Education and certification as a Somatic Sex Educator, Pamela has been a mediagenic voice in her field for over thirteen years (and yes, she's been on Oprah!). In this episode: What is long arousa...

You finally meet someone amazing, someone who seems like they’re your perfect match. The attraction is off the charts. The conversation flows. You leave the date with a kiss goodnight and a big smile on your face. You’re obsessing, you can’t get this person out of your mind. You can’t wait to see them again. You might have met the “one” – or maybe not. Obsessing after a great first date? You’re no...

On today’s podcast episode, I’m coaching a widow who wants another chance at love. This is a one time session with Katherine, a woman I’ve never met before. My hope is that through the coaching session, not only will I help Katherine with her dating challenges, but that you will find parts of her experience that resonate with you as well. ►Please subscribe/rate and review the podcast on Apple Podc...

It’s important to have both standards and expectations in dating. What’s the difference between the two? How can you create clear and realistic standards, and how can you manage your expectations so you don't get hurt?  ►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 y...

Do dating apps suck? Listen to this episode with Carla Romo, an international certified dating and relationship coach who's helped close to 1,000 women and men push through their BS (blind sides) so they can thrive in dating, get over breakups and make relationships everlasting. She's the author of Contagious Love, a speaker and former podcast co-host. In this episode: Why people burnout o...

Are you falling in love or lust? How can you tell the difference? There are some scientifically-backed ways to figure this out early on. In this solo episode, I share five of the top ways to know if it’s love or lust. ►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 la...