The Beat Goes On: Dating After Divorce

Jackie and Dionne talk flags. Red flags. Green Flags. And...what the heck are "beige" flags. Dating and relationships are hard and while it is important to keep an eye out for the red flags, maybe it's time to put a little effort into noticing the green ones. Who knows? Maybe that's the game changer.

In our 48th episode, Jackie and Dionne welcome back friend of the show, Dr. Frogknocker to talk about codependency. What is it? It is always a bad thing? We offer some insights on codependent behavior and navigating a relationship if you or your partner exhibit codependent tendencies. It's a thoughtful conversation about a difficult topic. We hope you enjoy!

What do you do when your partner and you have different levels of sexual need? Jackie and Dionne talk about all the ways this can impact a relationship and discuss some tips and tricks from the experts on how to deal with it when it occurs.

Jackie and Dionne are on a little summer hiatus so we are replaying an oldie but a goodie, a fan favorite.... all about the one that got away. Enjoy!

Dionne and Jackie discuss Dating Fatigue in this fun and interesting episode. We talk through what dating fatigue is and how to cope with it, should you find yourself in its grasp. We also explore the specific type of dating fatigue that online daters often experience. And Jackie learns a little geography as well.dating

Guest Mike returns to talk with Jackie and Dionne about aging and the physical changes we experience, We talk about how those inevitable changes impact how we feel about ourselves and how we approach dating and relationships.

Jackie and DIonne are joined by friend of the show - and return guest - Dave to discuss the differences between being picky and being discerning. How picky is too picky? Is pickiness really a bad thing? As middle-aged adults, how has our approach to partner selection changed since we first entered the dating pool? We cover all this and more. Let us know what you think!

Is it always "bros before hoes"? Is there ever a time it is ok to date a friend's ex? Or the friend of an ex? Dionne and Jackie dive into the uncomfortable waters of dating amongst friends and exes.

In this fun and insightful episode, Jackie and Dionne talk with guest, Chris, about the age-old question...do nice guys really finish last? I mean, do they? Why? What's a "nice guy"? What does finishing last even mean? We delve deep into all of these questions and more, and we even learn some interesting new words along the way.

In our fortieth episode, Dionne and Jackie are joined by psychic medium, Kedra Menish to learn all about how her gift works and how she can help folks find answers. Looking for love? Need to connect with a loved one? Want to know what the future holds? We discuss all this and more.

Dionne and Jackie talk with guest, Chad, about why some people have great luck in finding love and why others seem to struggle to find great partners.

Listen in while Dionne and Jackie talk with guest, Will Padilla from the 1980s Now podcast about exes. Why do we still think of, and sometimes dream, of them? How important is closure and how do we get it? The three of us share experiences and insight to help ourselves, each other, and hopefully YOU find peace and contentment after a break-up.

Jackie and Dionne are joined remotely by good friend and guest, Mike Jones, to talk about why breaking up is (sometimes) hard to do. We get into the good, the bad and everything in between. We explore the best ways to navigate the end of a relationship and some things to avoid.

Dionne and Jackie are joined by guest, Brandon, to discuss long distance love. Can it work? What are the challenges and the perks of a long distance relationship? We cover all that and so much more.

Jackie and Dionne talk about the Law of Attraction and manifesting love - or anything else you want - in your life. Think it's all just new age mumbo jumbo? Or do you think that maybe there's something to this? Or do you just want to better understand what manifestation is and how to put it to work for you? We cover all that and more in our 35th episode.

In this new episode, Dionne and Jackie get honest about jealousy and what it really looks, sounds and feels like. Do you struggle with jealous feelings? Have a jealous partner? We do our best to unpack it all and offer some tips for understanding and dealing with jealousy in yourself and in your relationships, Let us know what you think!

Dionne and Jackie welcome our guest, Ron, for a fun conversation about dating and sex. Should you wait to have sex? Why? For how long? We explore the pros and cons of a more "traditional" approach to sex and dating.

In this episode, Jackie and Dionne talk with guest, Patrick, about the highs and lows of dating and being single during the holiday season.

In this episode, Dionne and Jackie talk with law enforcement professional, Jason, to talk about dating safety. What are the real dangers in dating? How do you protect yourself physically, financially and otherwise? What can you do if you need help? We cover all this and more.

In our 30th (!!) episode, Dionne and Jackie get REALLY honest about break-ups and moving on. Is moving a conscious choice we make or it is a thing that just happens over time? Is it an act of the head? The heart? Something else? We talk about why it can be so hard to move on from some relationships and share some pointers on how you get yourself "unstuck" if you're having trouble.

Jackie and Dionne are joined by Andrew McMasters of Improv Mindset to talk all about the good, the bad, the ugly...the pick-up lines. What makes one good? What makes one awful? Can a bad one work? It's a great discussion about how best to break the ice and what NEVER to say. Let us know what you think!

In Episode 28 Dionne and Jackie get real with guest PJ about opposite-sex friendships. Do they work? When? How? And when don't they work?

Jackie and Dionne take a little break from talking about dating relationships and focus in on some of the other very important relationships in our lives - our friends. We learn about how important a good tribe of great girlfriends is and how much those friendships improve our lives, from emotional support to real physical health benefits of having great gal pals. Let us know what you think!

Jackie and Dionne explore the wonderful world of dating with and without kids. What is it like to date someone with kids when you don't have any of your own? What is it like to date when you do have kids? How do parenting styles mesh and where do you fit in? Give it a listen; we hope we addressed your questions.

Happy Anniversary, Beatheads! In our 25th episode, Jackie and Dionne talk emotional baggage. What is it? Why do we carry it with us into new relationships? How does it affect us and our new partners? Listen to find out!