Last First Date Radio
Sandy Weiner, a dating and relationship coach for people over 40, hosts this inspirational podcast about finding and keeping healthy relationships in midlife and beyond. The show offers practical tools to change how you approach dating, mating, and relating, with interviews from experts and authors, as well as live coaching sessions to help listeners achieve their last first date.
Episodes
#SundaysWithSandy - How to Break Old Relationship Patterns
Learn how to break dysfunctional relationship patterns so you can finally go on your last first date! Here are five ways to begin...►Please subscribe/rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts http://bit.ly/lastfirstdateradio or Spotify https://tinyurl.com/lfdradio ►If you’re feeling stuck in dating and relationships and would like to find your last first date, apply for a complimentary 30-minu
EP 726: Jena Jake - Building Extraordinary Relationships By Design, Not By Chance
Learn how to build extraordinary relationships! Jena Jake is a Compatibility Strategist, speaker, and author who helps successful professionals stop choosing relationships by chance and start creating them by design. Through her signature Love Smarter™ methodology, she helps clients identify true compatibility, break unhealthy patterns, and build extraordinary relationships rooted in alignment—not
#SundaysWithSandy - How to Define Your Needs in Dating So You Can Finally Find Your Match
If you don’t define your needs in dating, you’ll end up dating the wrong people and you may not even know why. Here are five ways to define your needs so you can be aligned and finally go on your last first date!►Please subscribe/rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts http://bit.ly/lastfirstdateradio or Spotify https://tinyurl.com/lfdradio ►If you’re feeling stuck in dating and relationship
EP 725: Susan Bratton - The Five Lust Languages For Lifelong Erotic Pleasure
How do you increase erotic pleasure? Practice the five lust languages, says Susan Bratton, “Intimacy Expert to Millions”. She is a champion and advocate for all those who desire intimacy and passion their whole life long. Susan has spent over two decades doing something that censorship and shame have long tried to silence: teaching people the pleasure-based sex education they never received. As CE
#SundaysWithSandy - 4 Ways to Become Detached in Dating (And Why It Makes You More Attractive)
Detachment in dating has nothing to do with being cold or playing games. It's the inner stability that comes from building self-worth, the ability to care deeply without losing yourself, and to stop chasing approval.When you're truly detached in this way, you attract love by becoming someone who doesn't need it to feel complete. You draw the right people to you more effortlessly. Here
EP 724: Misha Saidov- How to Reprogram Your Brain to Stop Dating the Wrong People
How do you reprogram your brain so you stop dating the wrong people and finally find love? Misha Saidov is a modern philosopher, mystic, entrepreneur, and author focused on personal transformation and human potential. He’s the founder of the Institute of Metacognitive Programming, where he helps people break inherited patterns and live with greater clarity, intention, and authenticity.In this epis
#SundaysWithSandy - Live Apart Together Relationships (are they right for you?)
More and more people over fifty are choosing to be deeply committed to a partner while keeping their own home. It’s called LAT, short for Living Apart Together. And while it might raise eyebrows at a family dinner, it’s one of the most intentional, self-aware relationship structures I’ve seen people embrace, especially later in life.A relationship where you’re not together 24/7? Would that work fo
EP 723: Lior Illouz - Communication Mistakes that Ruin Relationships (and how to catch them early)
What are the communication mistakes that can slowly ruin relationships? Lior Illouz is the co-founder and CEO of Bonds, a PhD-backed AI relationship app with 10,000+ users, built with his childhood friend, clinical psychologist Dr. Lior Kritzman. A former Meta leader, husband who married at 38, and first-time father, Lior helps people catch the small communication patterns that quietly end relatio
#SundaysWithSandy - Do I Even Want to Date Again? How to Figure Out What You Really Want
I'm answering a woman's question: "How do I determine if I even want to date again after two divorces and a few long term relationships? I'm 68. I like my life. I miss intimacy, but when I think about going on the apps, I wonder if it's worth the effort."If you have ever wondered if you should give up on dating and just focus on having a wonderful life without a partner,
EP 722: Kirk Stange - Never Type THIS Into ChatGPT During Your Divorce
Do you vent to ChatGPT during your divorce? Attorney Kirk Stange is here to advise you about why this is a bad idea. He is the President and Founding Partner of Stange Law Firm, PC. Since founding the firm in 2007, he has helped grow it into a multi-state law firm while overseeing strategic growth, operations, and leadership. A frequent legal educator and published author, Kirk has received numero
#SundaysWithSandy - Five Surprising Benefits of Having a Difficult Conversation
The benefits of having difficult conversations are so much greater than the fear of having them. Before you talk yourself out of having them, learn the five things that shift when you learn how to speak up effectively.Join the masterclass here (or sign up for the waitlist) https://lastfirstdate.com/difficult-conversations-masterclass/►Please subscribe/rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts
EP 721: Marcelle LeBlanc - The Questions Women Over 40 Need to Ask Before Getting Invested in a Man
Before getting invested in a man, what questions should women over 40 ask? Marcelle LeBlanc is an entrepreneur, speaker, and founder of The Conversation Architect. After rebuilding her life following divorce, she discovered that one honest conversation can change the course of a life. Today, she teaches women the skill of having difficult conversations so they can gain clarity, trust themselves, a
#SundaysWithSandy -The Silent Truth: Why We’re So Afraid of Speaking Up
Here are five reasons why we’re afraid to speak when we have something important to say. Ready to learn how to overcome those fears and have difficult conversations with more ease?Register now (or join the wait list) for Difficult Conversations Made Easier. Join me for this 90-minute masterclass and walk away with practical tools, real language, and the confidence to finally have the conversations
EP 720: Alfina Lofaro - How to Love Intentionally in Midlife and Beyond (Without Working So Hard)
How do you love intentionally in midlife and beyond? Alfina Lofaro wrote a book on this topic! She is a kinesiologist, coach, author and speaker helping people build healthier relationships with themselves and others. Through "Love Deliberately", she teaches self-awareness, communication, boundaries and compassion, drawing on more than two decades of experience and her own lived journey to help au
#SundaysWithSandy - The Cost of Staying Quiet When You Need to Speak Up
When you need to have a difficult conversation, the cost of staying quiet is greater than the risk of getting hurt. Here are five reasons why this is true.Follow me:►Youtube https://tinyurl.com/lfdyoutube ►Website → https://lastfirstdate.com/ ► Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/lastfirstdate1► TikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@lastfirstdate1►Free Facebook group, Your Last First Date https://fac
EP 719: Riana Malia - Why Successful Women Over 40 Struggle to Find Love (And How to Change It)
Why do successful women over 40 struggle to find love? Riana Malia is an Identity Architect and Board-Certified Neurosomatic Practitioner. She rewires why love hasn't matched the life high-achieving women have built, working below insight at the level where the choosing actually changes. She’s the founder of the Brilliance Brunch and author of The Last Piece on Substack.In this episode:Why hig
#SundaysWithSandy - How to Tell the Difference Between a Red Flag and a Trigger
You’re dating someone new. Things are going well; great chemistry, fun dates, real connection. And then he says something that stops you cold. Suddenly, your mind is off to the races. What does this mean?Before you spiral, ask yourself, Is this actually a red flag or is it a trigger? Because there’s a big difference, and confusing the two could cause you to walk away from someone wonderful.►Please
EP 718: Are Men Too Scared to Flirt? The Mental Health Connection No One’s Talking About ft Marni Kinrys
Marni Kinrys believes men are too scared to flirt, and it’s leading to a mental health crisis no one is talking about. She’s the founder of The Wing Girl Method, host of the Ask Women Podcast, designer of the F-Formula, and an award-winning female dating coach for men ages 25-85 at every stage of dating and relationships. Marni is known for her blunt, no “fluff” approach and honest insider tips, t
#SundaysWithSandy - What to Do If a Man Goes Silent After a Great Date
You had a great first date. There was connection, laughter, maybe even a kiss. He followed up afterward… and then suddenly, he went quiet.Now you’re left wondering: Do I reach out? Do I wait? Did I do something wrong?Before you spiral, take a breath. This moment isn’t about decoding him. It’s about how you show up for yourself.Here are five grounded, empowering ways to handle when a man goes silen
EP 717: Dr. Dana McNeil and Jeffrey Young – How to Redefine Commitment for Modern Relationships
It’s time to redefine commitment in relationships, especially in midlife and beyond. My guests, Dr. Dana McNeil, PsyD, LMFT and Jeffrey Young are partners in life and work. They specialize in working with modern relationships, helping individuals and couples navigate connection, commitment, and emotional safety in today’s dating landscape.In this episode:Why it’s important to redefine commitment i
#SundaysWithSandy - How to Break Dysfunctional Family Patterns to Find Love
Dysfunctional family patterns impact the way we love. When we excavate and change those patterns, we’re on the road to our last first date. Here are five ways to get started.►Please subscribe/rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts http://bit.ly/lastfirstdateradio or Spotify https://tinyurl.com/lfdradio ►If you’re feeling stuck in dating and relationships and would like to find your last fir
EP 716: Dr. Maria-Elena Lukeides - The Fears That Sabotage Relationships
What are the three key fears that sabotage relationships? That was the topic of discussion with Dr. Maria-Elena Lukeides. She is a Sydney-based Clinical Psychologist, meditation teacher, and pioneer in psychedelic-assisted therapy in Australia. With nearly 30 years in mental health, she integrates clinical psychology, neuroscience, mindfulness, and psychedelic therapy to explore trauma, healing, a
#SundaysWithSandy - How to Choose a Partner After 40: 5 Non-Negotiables
Do you know your 5 non-negotiables in a partner? If you want a partnership that lasts, you have to look deeper than chemistry. This is where your must-haves come in; what you need in order to feel emotionally safe, respected, and fulfilled. Here are the top five must-haves to help you move out of confusion and into clarity.►Please subscribe/rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts http://bit.
EP 715: Jane Garnett - Trading the "Perfect" Life for a Real One
Have you ever felt like trading your so-called perfect life for a more authentic one? That’s exactly what Jane Garnett did. She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with nearly 20 years in practice and the author of the memoir, This Time with Feeling (May 2026). Her work focuses on helping people get unstuck, particularly during life transitions where things look “right” on the outside but
#SundaysWithSandy - 5 Ways People-pleasing is Sabotaging Your Relationships
People-pleasing often looks like kindness on the surface. You’re agreeable, generous, and easy to be with. You’re “cool” and don’t complain much. But underneath, there’s often a fear: “If I disappoint someone, I might lose them.”Whether you’re a people-pleaser or you’re dating one, here are five ways people-pleasing may be sabotaging your love life.►Please subscribe/rate and review the podcast on
EP 714: Dave Rossi - How the Alpha Male Mindset Sabotages Relationships
How is the alpha male mindset sabotaging dating and relationships? Listen to Dave Rossi, a recovering alpha male who remarried after changing from alpha male to a sovereign vulnerable man.In this episode:Why the alpha male mindset is sabotaging dating and relationshipsHow to date with more discernmentThe importance of defining your values and boundaries when datingWhy difficult conversations are c
#SundaysWithSandy - How to Know Your Relationship is Over
How do you know when your relationship is over? It’s often challenging to decide when to walk away for good. Here are 5 signs to help you figure out if you should stay or go.►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-
EP 713: Amanda McCracken - How to Overcome Limerence and Find Real Love
Do you want to overcome limerence and finally have a healthy relationship? My podcast guest, Amanda McCracken, wrote the book on how to stop infatuation to find authentic love. She’s a journalist passionate about experiences that highlight the intersection of wellness, travel, and relationships. Her work has appeared in The New York Times, Washington Post, Guardian, Vogue, and many others. She is
#SundayWithSandy - The Difference Between Being Needy and Having Needs
One of the biggest fears I hear in dating is, “I don’t want to come across as needy.”So we stay quiet. We downplay what matters, and we tolerate less than we deserve.Having needs doesn’t make you needy. It makes you human.Here are five key differences between having needs and being needy, so you can show up with confidence instead of fear.►Please subscribe/rate and review the podcast on Apple Podc
EP 712: The Therapy Brothers - The Shocking Psychology of Nice Guy Syndrome
Why do so many men think being the “nice guy” is a good thing? Meet the Therapy Brothers, licensed clinicians and brothers Brannon and Tyler Patrick, redefining mental health and modern masculinity. Through their popular podcast and clinical work, they break down complex psychological barriers into actionable advice on trust, betrayal, addiction, and emotional resilience. They help people build h
#SundaysWithSandy - Narcissist or Avoidant? 5 Ways to Tell the Difference
In the early stages of dating, it can be confusing when someone pulls away, sends mixed signals, or struggles with emotional closeness. Two patterns that often get mistaken for each other are narcissism and avoidant attachment. Here are five ways to tell the difference.►Please subscribe/rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts http://bit.ly/lastfirstdateradio ►If you’re feeling stuck in datin
EP 711: Morgan Hewett - How Women Are Redefining Intimacy and Dating Standards
How are women redefining intimacy and dating standards? That’s what we’re talking about on this episode with my guest, Morgan Hewett. She is a second-time founder and Harvard Business School MBA building Devin, an AI powered vibrator + erotic audio experience for women. She previously founded and sold a generative-AI health tech startup and now focuses on modern dating, female desire, and why wome
#SundaysWithSandy - Long-Distance Dating: 5 Reasons to Date Someone a Distance Away
When it comes to dating, especially later in life, many people default to one rule: “keep it local.” It makes sense. You want ease, consistency, and someone who fits neatly into your existing life.But keeping it local can prevent you from meeting your match. Often, expanding your distance helps you meet that special person, and with the right connection, the distance can be overcome.If you’ve been
EP 710: Suzanne Noble - Why We Need to Rewrite the Rules of Dating After 50
What are the rules of dating after 50, and why do we need to rewrite them? Enter Suzanne Noble, a UK-based writer, speaker, and podcast host focused on midlife reinvention and sexuality. She co-hosts Sex Advice for Seniors, a candid podcast challenging taboos around aging and intimacy. Suzanne is also the author of the erotic memoir The Butcher, the Baker, the Candlestick Maker, exploring love, de
#SundaysWithSandy - 5 Texts to Send When Someone Is Breadcrumbing
When someone you’re dating is breadcrumbing you, do you get upset or confused? Take back your power and send one of these 5 texts.►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
EP 709: Talia Koren - Old Dating Rules vs. New Dating Guidelines
Are you still following the old dating rules? They don’t work anymore. My podcast guest, Talia Koren, is a dating podcaster, content creator, and entrepreneur who went on 64 first dates in under 10 months before meeting her husband on Hinge. Now, as the founder of Dating Intentionally, she helps women in their 30s–50s date with purpose, build real connections, and enjoy the process.In this episode
#SundayWithSandy - 5 Things a Man WON’T Do When He’s Serious About You
When a man is truly serious about you, his actions create clarity, not confusion. You don’t have to decode him or convince yourself to “be patient” while your needs go unmet.Here are five things a man WON’T do when he’s genuinely invested in building a relationship with you.►Please subscribe/rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts http://bit.ly/lastfirstdateradio ►If you’re feeling stuck in
EP 708: Andre Lazarus - How to Reignite Desire and Emotional Connection in Midlife Dating and Relationships
How do you reignite desire and emotional connection in midlife dating and relationships? Andre Lazarus has the answers! He is a Somatic Intimacy Guide and relationship expert featured on the UK TV series Virgin Island. He helps individuals and couples reconnect with desire, build emotional safety, and communicate openly about intimacy. Through embodied practices rooted in the Somatica® Method, And
#SundaysWithSandy - How to Set Up Dates So You Don’t Feel Anxious
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 and
EP 707: Mike Elliot - Why High-Performing Men Secretly Struggle in Love
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
#SundaysWithSandy - 5 Reasons Storytelling in Dating Matters More Than You Think
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 podcast
EP 706: Alina Kastner - How to Break Free From Narcissistic Abuse
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 diff
#SundayWithSandy - 5 Reasons Why Aloof People Are More Attractive
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 th
EP 705: Dr. Dana McNeil - Why Is There a Rise in Gray Divorce Among Couples Over 50?
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
#SundaysWithSandy - 5 Ways to Stop Falling for the Wrong People
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 45
EP 704: Lee Baucom – Can a Relationship Survive When Only One Person Does the Work?
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 with Le
#SundaysWithSandy - 5 Tips That Will Help You Overcome Your Fear of Flirting in Midlife
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 https
EP 703: Laurie Collister - (Single Over 60) Rewriting Your Happily Ever After
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
#SundaysWithSandy - Five Questions That Lead to Deeper Conversations in Early Dating
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, sign u
EP 702: Dr. Bella DePaulo - Celebrating Those Who Are Happily Single
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 def
#SundaysWithSandy - 5 Steps to Bust Limiting Beliefs in Dating
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 Sandy h
EP 701: Mat Boggs - Why Polarity is the Secret to Attraction
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
#SundaysWithSandy - Should I Stay or Should I Go? 5 Tips to Help You Decide
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-minute
EP 700 Emilia Nagy - Why Successful Women Struggle in Love
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
#SundaysWithSandy - 5 Questions to Ask Before You Become Exclusive
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://
EP 699: Monica Tanner - Debunking the Worst Relationship Advice (and what to do instead)
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
#SundaysWithSandy - 5 Signs of a One-Sided Relationship
(and how to detach and leave)
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 date,
EP 698: Joanna and Matthew Raabsmith - How to Rebuild Trust When a Relationship Hits Rock Bottom
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
#SundaysWithSandy - 5 Powerful Reasons to Go No-Contact After a Breakup
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 https:
EP 697: Kat and Shawn - Falling in Love After 50: From First Date to Engagement
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 workHow to design a healthy partnershipObstacles that come up in r
#SundaysWithSandy - 5 Ways to Create Momentum in Early Dating (Without Chasing)
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
EP 696: Brooke Bralove - How to Become More Emotionally Available in Dating
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.In
#SundaysWithSandy - How to Quickly Assess Compatibility on a First Date
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 th
EP 695: 10 Dating Rules You Can Stop Following Immediately
I don't believe in dating rules, because there is no one-size-fits-all in dating. In this episode, I share the outdated bad advice in the "10 COMMANDMENTS OF DATING" that I found posted online. Then you'll hear my 10 DATING PRINCIPLES that will help you go on your last first date.►Please subscribe/rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts http://bit.ly/lastfirstdateradio ►If
#SundaysWithSandy - 5 Ways to Overcome Limerence
Feeling obsessed with someone who isn’t truly available? Discover 5 surprising ways to overcome limerence, especially for women over 50, so you can break the cycle of longing and reclaim your emotional freedom.►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 d
EP 694: Wendy Valentine - Reinventing Love and Life After 40
Wendy Valentine reinvented her love and life after 40. She’s the author of Women Waking Up: The Midlife Manifesto for Passion, Purpose, and Play and the host of The Midlife Makeover Show, a top-rated podcast for women in midlife. After her divorce at 45, she learned to “marry herself” first—rebuilding her life from the inside out. Now she empowers women to embrace self-love, rediscover joy, and at
#SundaysWithSandy - 5 Surprising Ways to Overcome Your Fear of Commitment
Have you ever pulled back just when a relationship began to feel real? You want connection, but part of you also wants to bolt. That tug-of-war is what many people over 50 experience when it comes to fear of commitment in dating.Commitment fears aren’t a sign that you’re “not ready.” They’re a sign that your nervous system is trying to keep you safe. And that’s something you can gently rewire.Here
EP 693: Courtney Boyer - From Purity Culture to Polyamory (While Her Husband Stayed Monogamous)
What happens when you go from purity culture to polyamory? My podcast guest, Courtney Boyer. became polyamorous while her husband stayed monogamous. She is a relationship coach, writer, and speaker focused on love, desire, and authenticity. A former therapist, she blends mental health and sex-therapy expertise to help women release shame, reclaim their voices, and build honest, autonomous relation
#SundaysWithSandy - How to Prevent Getting Stood Up in Dating
Few things feel worse than getting dressed up for a date that never happens. Whether it’s a miscommunication or a disappearing act, being stood up can sting and shake your confidence. You can minimize the chances of it ever happening again by setting clear expectations, showing confidence, and handling logistics like a pro.Here’s how to set yourself up for success before the first drink or coffee
EP 692: Dr. Julia Garcia – Why Hope Might Be the Real Secret to Lasting Love
What’s the real secret to lasting love? My podcast guest, Dr. Julia Garcia, is a psychologist, author, and renowned speaker dedicated to empowering people through the science of mental health. She weaves her real, lived experiences with behavioral science to create practical, transformative strategies for lasting change. Whether through her TEDx presentations, her interactive workshops, or her boo
#SundaysWithSandy - 6 Steps to Tame Your Inner Critic
Unfortunately, you can’t just abolish your pesky Inner Critic. It’s been with you for decades, and in its own twisted way, it’s tried to keep you safe from rejection, embarrassment, or disappointment. But you can learn to tame that sucker. Here are six steps to begin.►Please subscribe/rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts http://bit.ly/lastfirstdateradio ►If you’re feeling stuck in dating
EP 691: Cole Zesiger – Breakup Recovery: How to Heal From a Breakup and Date Again
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EP 690: Julie Nise – Communication Patterns That Destroy or Create Connection
Let’s talk about communication patterns that make or break a relationship! My podcast guest, Julie Nise, is a Relationship Trainer and Communication Strategist known for her direct, results-oriented approach. She has helped over 8,000 individuals and couples through challenges in communication, trust, and leadership. She has appeared on the Dr. Phil Show multiple times, and she’s a regular comment
#SundaysWithSandy - Letting Go of the Need to Be Liked in Dating
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EP 689: Jessica Baum - How to Feel Safe in Your Romantic Relationships
Do you feel safe in your relationships? Most of us struggle with feelings of security and safety. Enter my guest, Jessica Baum, a licensed psychotherapist and author of SAFE—Coming Home to Yourself and Others and Anxiously Attached: Becoming More Secure in Life and Love. She explores the “Whys” of life: why we feel, connect, and experience the world the way we do. This passion led her to specializ
#SundaysWithSandy - Dating After 50: How to Develop Secure Attachment and Build Deeper Connections
In this episode, you'll learn five practical steps to develop secure attachment. Discover how to calm triggers, express needs, and choose healthier 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-minute b
EP 688: Lauren A. Tetenbaum - An Empowering Guide to Perimenopause and Menopause
How do you understand and gain control of your body and mental health during perimenopause and menopause? My podcast guest, Lauren A. Tetenbaum (AKA “The CounseLaur”) wrote the book on this topic. She is a millennial mother of two, a writer, a social worker specializing in supporting women through life transitions, and a former lawyer passionate about advocating for women. Through her counseling p
#SundaysWithSandy - 7 Traits Quality Men Seek in a Woman
If you’re wondering how to attract a quality man after 50, you’re in the right place. Here are seven powerful traits quality men seek in a woman — and yes, you can embody them all without losing yourself.►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, s
EP 687: Tonya Lester - How to Love Without Losing Yourself
How do you love without losing yourself? Tonya Lester, is the author of Push Back: Live, Love, and Work with Others Without Losing Yourself and a Brooklyn-based psychotherapist and writer known for her work with relationships and communication. Her essay “Couples Therapist, Heal Thyself” was published in the Modern Love column in The New York Times, and she has been writing the popular Staying San
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