Last First Date Radio

I loved this conversation so much, I'm bringing it back! Want to know the conversations that lead to deep connection? Susan Scott is a New York Times bestselling author and leadership development architect. For the past two decades, she has enabled top executives worldwide to engage in vibrant dialogue with each other, with their employees, and with their customers. In Fierce Love: Creating a Love That Lasts, One Conversation at a Time, and A Journal for Couples, Susan Scott guides couples through eight must-have conversations that lead to deep connection and lasting commitment. In this episode of Last First Date Radio: - Why it’s so hard for most couples to talk honestly to each other- Some of the 8 conversations every couple must have- Why unconditional love is so problematic in relationshipsconnect with Susan: https://susanscott.io►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

Waiting for him to ask you out? You met online. You’ve had a great first phone call, the conversation flowed easily, and you both agreed you’d like to meet in person. Now comes the tricky part—waiting for him to actually set up that first date. How long should you wait before following up? And what do you do if you don’t hear from him?I’m sharing five smart tips to help you navigate this stage without overthinking or losing your cool.►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://lastfirstdate.com/application ►Join Your Last First Date on Facebook https://facebook.com/groups/yourlastfirstdate ►Get Sandy’s books, Becoming a Woman of Value; How to Thrive in Life and Love https://bit.ly/womanofvaluebook , Choice Points in Dating https://amzn.to/3jTFQe9 and Love at Last https://amzn.to/4erpj

Patience is very important in dating, but it’s not always easy to stay calm and collected when you feel a strong connection with someone. Whether it’s waiting for them to text you back or ask you out again, or feeling like the relationship is moving too slowly, it can be challenging to keep your cool and trust that things will unfold naturally — without trying to control the outcome. In this solo episode, I’m sharing five ways to be more patient in dating.►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://lastfirstdate.com/application ►Join Your Last First Date on Facebook https://facebook.com/groups/yourlastfirstdate ►Get Sandy’s books, Becoming a Woman of Value; How to Thrive in Life and Love https://bit.ly/womanofvaluebook , Choice Points in Dating https://amzn.to/3jTFQe9 and Love at Last

If you’ve ever walked away from a date replaying every word you said, wondering if you should’ve done something differently—you’re not alone. Dating can bring up a lot of self-doubt, but second-guessing yourself only keeps you stuck.The truth? You don’t need to be perfect. You just need to trust yourself. Here’s how to stop overthinking and start dating with confidence.►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://lastfirstdate.com/application ►Join Your Last First Date on Facebook https://facebook.com/groups/yourlastfirstdate ►Get Sandy’s books, Becoming a Woman of Value; How to Thrive in Life and Love https://bit.ly/womanofvaluebook , Choice Points in Dating https://amzn.to/3jTFQe9 and Love at Last https://amzn.to/4erpj7C ►Get FREE coaching on the podcast! https://bit.ly/LFDradiocoach

How do you balance life and love? That’s what we’re discussing today on the podcast with Dr. Margaret Cochran. She is a transpersonal psychologist, licensed clinical social worker, educator, author, and media personality with 25+ years of experience. She blends traditional, transpersonal, and energy psychology to help clients heal and thrive. Featured on BBC, CBS, NBC, and more, she’s known for her whole-person approach to wellness and hosting programs like Wisdom, Love and Magic.In this episode of Last First Date Radio:How to know when things are out of balance Is balance really possible?How to balance life and love if you don't have healthy examples in your lifeHow to talk to your partner about balanceTips you can use to balance life and loveConnect with Dr. CochranIG https://www.instagram.com/doctorcochran/YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@drmargaretcochranFB https://www.facebook.com/drmcochranTikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@drmargaretcochranWebsite https://www.drcochran.com/►Please subscribe/rate and re

Every single one of Stephen Covey's 7 Habits of Highly Effective People can be applied to dating. So, with deep respect (and a little artistic license), I'm sharing my take on what Stephen Covey might say—if he were a dating coach.►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://lastfirstdate.com/application ►Join Your Last First Date on Facebook https://facebook.com/groups/yourlastfirstdate ►Get Sandy’s books, Becoming a Woman of Value; How to Thrive in Life and Love https://bit.ly/womanofvaluebook , Choice Points in Dating https://amzn.to/3jTFQe9 and Love at Last https://amzn.to/4erpj7C ►Get FREE coaching on the podcast! https://bit.ly/LFDradiocoaching ►FREE download: “Top 10 Reasons Why Men Suddenly Pull Away” http://bit.ly/whymendisappear ►Group Coaching: https://lastfirstdate.com/the-

How do you heal trauma in yourself and in your relationship? Tarah and E.J. Kerwin, founders of Relationship Renovation in Tucson, Arizona, help couples build stronger, healthier connections through therapy and online programs. They co-host the Relationship Renovation Podcast and a YouTube channel, sharing actionable tools rooted in intentional communication and empathy to support couples worldwide.  In this episode of Last First Date Radio:Subtle signs that past trauma is influencing someone’s current relationship, even if they feel they’ve ‘moved on’ from itHow to define emotional safety in a relationship, and why is it the foundation for lasting connection?A few key tools from your Relationship Renovation Model that couples can use to navigate trauma-related triggersThe very first mindset shift to start healingConnect With Tarah and EJWebsite https://relationshiprenovation.com/relationship-renovation-at-home/ Youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfb8I3evBi7aZcVnmvN_yPw FB https://www.facebook.com/relat

Have you ever dated someone who blew hot and cold? One day they’re sweet and affectionate—texting good morning, planning dates, leaning in. The next, they’re distant, vague, unresponsive… and you’re left wondering what the heck just happened. It’s confusing, frustrating, and honestly—emotionally exhausting.When someone is inconsistent with their affection, time, or communication, it’s easy to get hooked on the “highs” and overlook the emotional toll of the “lows.” If this sounds familiar, I’m sharing five important things to consider when someone you’re dating is unpredictable.►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://lastfirstdate.com/application ►Join Your Last First Date on Facebook https://facebook.com/groups/yourlastfirstdate ►Get Sandy’s books, Becoming a Woman of Value; How t

Have you ever fallen for someone who was in a relationship, or married, or they lived too far away? They were unavailable in some way, either physically or emotionally.In this episode, my son Max and I share six reasons why we fall for people we can’t have and three ways to avoid this dating trap.►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://lastfirstdate.com/application ►Join Your Last First Date on Facebook https://facebook.com/groups/yourlastfirstdate ►Get Sandy’s books, Becoming a Woman of Value; How to Thrive in Life and Love https://bit.ly/womanofvaluebook , Choice Points in Dating https://amzn.to/3jTFQe9 and Love at Last https://amzn.to/4erpj7C ►Get FREE coaching on the podcast! https://bit.ly/LFDradiocoaching ►FREE download: “Top 10 Reasons Why Men Suddenly Pull Away” http://bit

Online dating can feel like a minefield, especially if you’re reentering the scene after 50. You’ve lived a lot of life, you’ve got stories to tell, and you want more than small talk and ghosting. So how do you actually start a meaningful, fun conversation that doesn’t feel awkward or forced?Well—you don’t have to be a comedian or Casanova to stand out. I’m sharing five creative (and age-appropriate!) ways to break the ice on a dating app and spark a connection that might lead to something real.►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://lastfirstdate.com/application ►Join Your Last First Date on Facebook https://facebook.com/groups/yourlastfirstdate ►Get Sandy’s books, Becoming a Woman of Value; How to Thrive in Life and Love https://bit.ly/womanofvaluebook , Choice Points in Dating

This is an encore episode of a one-time coaching session with a woman I've never met, Heather. She wrote in to the show: "I’ve been separated and divorced for 6 years. I’ve been in therapy and have been working on myself (listening to your podcasts and being a woman of value) but still spent the last two years in a relationship that was on and off again. How do you quickly find out if someone is a match? Instead of spending a few years trying to figure it out.Listen as I coach Heather on how to know...when to stay and when to go (and so much more).►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://lastfirstdate.com/application ►Join Your Last First Date on Facebook https://facebook.com/groups/yourlastfirstdate ►Get Sandy’s books, Becoming a Woman of Value; How to Thrive in Life and

Heartbreak hurts. Whether it was a short relationship that held so much promise or a long-term love that unraveled over time, the pain of letting go can feel overwhelming—especially when you’re dating later in life.But here’s the truth: you can move forward. And not just forward—you can grow stronger, wiser, and more aligned with what you truly want in love.Letting go doesn’t mean you forget. It means you honor what was and then make space for what’s next.Here are five gentle but powerful ways to help you move on after heartbreak.►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://lastfirstdate.com/application ►Join Your Last First Date on Facebook https://facebook.com/groups/yourlastfirstdate ►Get Sandy’s books, Becoming a Woman of Value; How to Thrive in Life and Love https://bit.ly/womanof

What’s the one big mistake that ruins relationships and how can we fix it? Zach Brittle  is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Certified Gottman Therapist, and Relational Life Therapist with nearly 20 years of experience. He hosts Marriage Therapy Radio and authored The Relationship Alphabet and The Marriage Therapy Journal. Zach lives in Seattle with his wife Rebecca and their two adult daughters.In this episode of Last First Date Radio:What’s NSO and how might it show up early on in dating?What’s emotional neutrality, and how does it affect relationships?How to recognize subtle forms of contempt early onWhat singles can do to build connection, intimacy, and curiosity How to recognize if you’re stuck in a negative cycle with a new partnerConnect with ZachInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/marriagetherapyradio/?hl=en Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/marriagetherapyradio/ Tik Tok - https://www.tiktok.com/@marriagetherapyradio Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/marriage-therapy-radio/id12954

If the thought of flirting makes you cringe a little… you’re not alone. Many of my clients over 50 tell me, “Flirting feels fake.” Or, “I don’t know how to flirt anymore!”Here’s the good news: flirting isn’t about acting like someone you’re not. It’s about showing genuine interest, confidence, and a little playful energy that says, “I see you—and I like what I see.”Attraction isn’t just about physical looks or sexy banter—it’s about how you make someone feel in your presence. Ready to flirt like the fabulous, radiant woman you are? Here are 5 simple ways to create connection and chemistry after 50 (without trying too hard).►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://lastfirstdate.com/application ►Join Your Last First Date on Facebook https://facebook.com/groups/yourlastfirstdate ►Get

What is the importance of forgiving yourself and past partners? My podcast guest, Tony Silard, says that many relationships fail because we don’t practice forgiveness. He’s the author of Love and Suffering, and has coached political leaders, including G-20 cabinet ministers. He has taught leadership at various universities around the world and has lectured on leadership at Harvard, Stanford, Georgetown, the University of California at Berkeley, George Washington University, Cal Poly Pomona, and ESADE Business School. In this episode of Last First Date Radio:Why Forgiveness is critical to a successful relationshipHow not forgiving past relationships hinders our relationshipsHow not forgiving creates a never ending cycleThe first step in forgivingWhy you must judge to forgiveConnect With TonyLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthony-silard-a305516/?originalSubdomain=it Download two free books: The Myth of Happiness and The Myth of Friendship: Go to theartoflivingfree.org/freehappinessandfriendshipbooks Purc

Have you ever found yourself stuck in a never-ending texting trap in dating with someone you kinda like… but nothing’s actually happening? You text good morning, they text back hours later. You volley memes. Maybe you get a “how was your day?” at 10 p.m. Weeks go by and… still no date.Congratulations! You’re in a dead-end texting trap. 

This is an encore episode with Jessica Baum. She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) who supports those struggling with anxiety, relationship conflict, marital issues, and codependent relationships. She’s the author of Anxiously Attached: Becoming More Secure in Life and Love, published in June 2022, and Safe: An Attachment-Informed Guide to Building More Secure Relationships, available October 2025. Jessica is the founder of the Relationship Institute of Palm Beach, a group practice providing couples therapy, family counseling, and addiction therapy in south Florida since 2016, the Self-full® Method, and her sister company, Be Self-full.In this episode of Last First Date Radio:Tools to use when triggered in a relationshipHow to become aware of repeating patterns of low self-worth and abandonmentHow our nervous system impacts our relationships and is unconsciously driving our behaviorHealthy chemistry versus an activated nervous systemConnect with Jessica at https://www.beselffull.com/ and @jessicaba

Do you tend to overshare in dating? Have you ever caught yourself mid-text, mid-date, or mid-conversation thinking: “Oh no… did I really just say all of that?” You know what I’m talking about!Oversharing in dating is incredibly common — and surprisingly misunderstood. So let’s unpack it: why do we do it, what is it really about, and what does healthier, more connected conversation sound like?►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://lastfirstdate.com/application ►Join Your Last First Date on Facebook https://facebook.com/groups/yourlastfirstdate ►Get Sandy’s books, Becoming a Woman of Value; How to Thrive in Life and Love https://bit.ly/womanofvaluebook , Choice Points in Dating https://amzn.to/3jTFQe9 and Love at Last https://amzn.to/4erpj7C ►Get FREE coaching on the podcast! https

Behavioral scientist turned dating coach, Logan Ury is an internationally recognized expert on modern love. She’s the author of the Amazon #1 bestseller, How to Not Die Alone. As the Director of Relationship Science at the dating app Hinge, Logan leads a research team dedicated to helping people find love. After studying psychology at Harvard, she ran Google’s behavioral science team—the Irrational Lab. Logan lives in the Bay Area with her husband, Scott and her daughter. In this episode of Last First Date Radio:The science behind why dating is so hardHow dating can be improvedThe Three Tendencies in DatingWhy you shouldn’t be looking for the ‘spark’ How to stop searching for a prom date to find your life partnerThe biggest mistakes people make in datingWays to make dating funBuy How to Not Die Alone here: https://amzn.to/3vlbO2W Learn more at LoganUry.com or follow her @loganury►Please subscribe/rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts http://bit.ly/lastfirstdateradio ►If you’re feeling stuck in dating

We often use the words “relationship” and “partnership” interchangeably — but they’re not the same thing.All partnerships are relationships, but not all relationships are partnerships. Understanding the difference can help you name what you actually want, assess what you’re in, and co-create something more aligned.Here are five ways to explore the difference.►Subscribe to my Youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/c/Lastfirstdate?sub_confirmation=1►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 me https://lastfirstdate.com/application ►Join my free Facebook group, Your Last First Datehttps://facebook.com/groups/yourlastfirstdate ►Get Sandy’s books, Becoming a Woman of Value; How to Thrive in Life and Love https://bit.ly/womanofvaluebook  and Choice Points in Dating https://amzn.to/3jTFQe9  and Love at Last https://amzn.to/4erpj7C  ► FREE download: “Top 10 Reasons Why Men Suddenly Pull Away” → http