Laurie James and Gary

Do you wonder whether you’ll ever meet a man who is the right partner for the woman you’ve become? Janine did. She'd left her quarter-of-a-century marriage. When the pandemic began eight years later, she had a successful career and the wisdom that comes from decades of self-development. On our Season 4 finale, Janine shares how she approached dating as an adventure, came close to giving up on her search, and took a series of remarkable risks that led her to the love she was seeking. Read the transcript for this episode. First Date Stories: Women’s Romantic and Ridiculous Midlife Adventures is now available from Amazon, Bookshop.org, Barnes & Noble, and your local independent bookstore. Learn more about the book here. Sign up for our monthly newsletter, “The Weekender,” and get the Mini Modern Day Dating Dictionary for free! Got a story to share? Tell us about it at https://firstdatestories.com/share. Connect with us at FirstDateStories.com First Date Stories on Facebook First Date Stories on Instagram First Date Stories on Pinterest 

How do you handle things when a date you’re excited to go on leads to the ultimate dating disappointment? Sandy knows the answer. She and the Liverpool Dude had matched on Bumble. They talked for hours on the phone and texted multiple times. There was a palpable connection. She said “yes” to a first date. Listen to discover what happened next. Read the transcript for this episode. To learn more about Sandy Weiner and her dating and relationship coaching for women over 40, visit LastFirstDateRadio.com  Listen to the Last First Date Radio Podcast Join the “Your Last First Date” Facebook Group Get a copy of Sandy’s book, Becoming a Woman of Value: How to Thrive in Life and Love here. Visit TheWomenofValue.com Join the Woman of Value Club First Date Stories: Women’s Romantic and Ridiculous Midlife Adventures is now available from Amazon, Bookshop.org, Barnes & Noble, and your local independent bookstore. Learn more about the book here. Sign up for our monthly newsletter, “The Weekender,” and get the Mini Modern Day Dating Dictionary for free! Got a story to share? Tell us about it at https://firstdatestories.com/share. Connect with us at FirstDateStories.com First Date Stories on Facebook First Date Stories on Instagram First Date Stories on Pinterest 

It’s not unusual to date the same kind of person again and again, but Carolyn didn’t want to do that. Following a breakup, she decided to date a wide variety of types of men so that she could identify the qualities she wanted in a long-term partner. She named her adventure the “Fifty First Dates Project.” Find out what happened, what she learned during her two and a half year dating odyssey, and whether it led her to her Mr. Yes. Carolyn Lee Arnold's new book "Fifty First Dates After Fifty: A Memoir" can be purchased on Amazon or at your local bookstore. You can learn more about Carolyn on her website and connect with her on Facebook and Instagram.   Read the transcript for this episode. First Date Stories: Women’s Romantic and Ridiculous Midlife Adventures is now available from Amazon, Bookshop.org, Barnes & Noble, and your local independent bookstore. Learn more about the book here. Sign up for our monthly newsletter, “The Weekender,” and get the Mini Modern Day Dating Dictionary for free! Got a story to share? Tell us about it at https://firstdatestories.com/share. Connect with us at FirstDateStories.com First Date Stories on Facebook First Date Stories on Instagram First Date Stories on Pinterest 

Do you want to silence your inner critics? Would you like to date in a way that helps you hone in on the right loving partner for you and filter out the wrong ones? In this Special Episode, Love and Relationship Expert Macy Matarazzo discusses her Five Star System and her No Rules Dating Approach. She’s created these dating techniques to help people develop healthy relationships and be super loved. Learn more about the SuperLoved System and sign up for a free consultation with Macy Matarazzo.  Take the Love Vibe Quiz and find out what's blocking you from love. Read the transcript for this episode. First Date Stories: Women’s Romantic and Ridiculous Midlife Adventures is now available from Amazon, Bookshop.org, Barnes & Noble, and your local independent bookstore. Learn more about the book here. Sign up for our monthly newsletter, “The Weekender,” and get the Mini Modern Day Dating Dictionary for free! Got a story to share? Tell us about it at https://firstdatestories.com/share. Connect with us at FirstDateStories.com First Date Stories on Facebook First Date Stories on Instagram First Date Stories on Pinterest   

Bob had the background and accomplishments that Cindy thought she wanted in her next partner. He was well educated. He owned a ranch. He was financially successful. He also had a lot of drama going on in his life. Cindy, who was on the podcast in Season 2, has come back to delve into her first date with Bob and all that transpired afterwards.  Read the transcript for this episode. First Date Stories: Women’s Romantic and Ridiculous Midlife Adventures is now available from Amazon, Bookshop.org, Barnes & Noble, and your local independent bookstore. Learn more about the book here. Sign up for our monthly newsletter, “The Weekender,” and get the Mini Modern Day Dating Dictionary for free! Got a story to share? Tell us about it at https://firstdatestories.com/share. Connect with us at FirstDateStories.com First Date Stories on Facebook First Date Stories on Instagram First Date Stories on Pinterest 

In this Special Episode, Relationship and Marriage Expert Marcia Naomi Berger talks all about dating with marriage in mind. You will hear her advice on dealing with wounds from previous relationships, learn about repetition compulsion (and how to avoid it), and discover marriage minded dating techniques for you to use. You can find out more about Marcia Naomi Berger and get in touch with her at www.marriagemeetings.com. Her new book, "Marriage Minded: And A to Z Dating Guide for Lasting Love" can be purchased on Amazon or at your local bookstore. Read the transcript for this episode. First Date Stories: Women’s Romantic and Ridiculous Midlife Adventures is now available from Amazon, Bookshop.org, Barnes & Noble, and your local independent bookstore. Learn more about the book here. Sign up for our monthly newsletter, “The Weekender,” and get the Mini Modern Day Dating Dictionary for free! Got a story to share? Tell us about it at https://firstdatestories.com/share. Connect with us at FirstDateStories.com First Date Stories on Facebook First Date Stories on Instagram First Date Stories on Pinterest 

The saying “timing is everything” definitely applies to dating. Comedian Erin Foley’s three year relationship had just ended when she and Sara went out on their first date. The evening went hilariously sideways. Hear what happened next and whether time was on their side. Enjoy more of Erin Foley's comedy and find out where she'll be performing next. Read the transcript for this episode. First Date Stories: Women’s Romantic and Ridiculous Midlife Adventures is now available from Amazon, Bookshop.org, Barnes & Noble, and your local independent bookstore. Learn more about the book here. Sign up for our monthly newsletter, “The Weekender,” and get the Mini Modern Day Dating Dictionary for free! Got a story to share? Tell us about it at https://firstdatestories.com/share. Connect with us at FirstDateStories.com First Date Stories on Facebook First Date Stories on Instagram First Date Stories on Pinterest 

Olivia returns to the podcast to talk about a dating app match that was made in the US and led to a first date in Europe. Olivia and Robert texted regularly for three weeks before they met. She was sensing strong chemistry and a connection with him as their conversation progressed. Was Olivia right? Discover what happened when they had their debut date in London. Read the transcript for this episode. First Date Stories: Women’s Romantic and Ridiculous Midlife Adventures is now available from Amazon, Bookshop.org, Barnes & Noble, and your local independent bookstore. Learn more about the book here. Sign up for our monthly newsletter, “The Weekender,” and get the Mini Modern Day Dating Dictionary for free! Got a story to share? Tell us about it at https://firstdatestories.com/share. Connect with us at FirstDateStories.com First Date Stories on Facebook First Date Stories on Instagram First Date Stories on Pinterest 

Is your approach to dating working as you’d like it to? Ready to try something new? In this special episode, Jodi and her guest, Mindful Dating Coach Dr. Marie Thouin, explore what it means to date mindfully. Don’t miss this conversation about how to effectively overcome rejection and incorporate enchantment, self-care, self-love and fun into your dating life. Read Dr. Marie Thouin’s article: Humanize Online Dating Through Mindful Swiping To schedule a 30-minute free exploratory consultation with Dr. Marie Thouin, visit her website LoveInsight-Dating.com Connect with Dr. Marie Thouin on Instagram and Facebook.

After ending her marriage of 26 years, Laurie had lost faith that she’d meet someone who has the qualities she’s looking for in a loving partner. Then she met Gary. Did they come into each other's lives at the right time? Find out. Laurie's book "Sandwiched: A Memoir of Holding on and Letting Go" can be purchased on Amazon or at your local bookstore. You can learn more about Laurie at laurieejames.com and connect with her on Facebook and Instagram. Read the transcript for this episode. Pre-order First Date Stories: Women’s Romantic and Ridiculous Midlife Adventures from Bookshop.org, Amazon, or your local bookstore and receive it as soon as it’s published on September 14. Learn more about the book here. Sign up for our monthly newsletter, “The Weekender,” and get the mini Modern Day Dating Dictionary for free. Got a story to share? Tell us about it at https://firstdatestories.com/share. Connect with us at FirstDateStories.com First Date Stories on Facebook First Date Stories on Instagram First Date Stories on Pinterest