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 not alone. And it’s important to not get carried away after that initial date. Here’s why… ►Please sub...
Jun 02, 2024•6 min
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 Podcasts http://bit.ly/lastfirstdateradio ►If you’re feeling stuck in dating and relationships and would...
May 28, 2024•44 min•Season 11Ep. 611
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 your last first date, sign up for a complimentary 45-minute breakthrough session with Sandy https://lastfirs...
May 26, 2024•8 min
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 on apps Do the apps really suck? How to make the apps work for you The top 2 things to do to find dating app ...
May 21, 2024•37 min•Season 11Ep. 610
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 last first date, sign up for a complimentary 45-minute breakthrough session with Sandy https://lastfirst...
May 19, 2024•5 min
My guest, Dr. Janis Roszler, is a board-certified sex therapist and licensed marriage and family therapist who helps people increase intimacy in dating and relationships. Her 7 books include Sweet Romance: A Woman's Guide to Love and Intimacy with Diabetes and Diabetes on Your OWN Terms. Dr. Janis currently trains sex therapists at the International Institute of Clinical Sexology and is the host of the "Intimate Conversations with Dr. Janis" podcast. In this episode of Last First Date Radio: How...
May 14, 2024•58 min•Season 11Ep. 609
The age old question: who pays on the first date? What is considered “proper etiquette” in dating today? The answer has changed over the years, and it’s time to revisit this issue once again. It depends on several factors: age, income level and gender of the daters, to who initiated the date, and when splitting the cost of a date might make sense. Let’s dive in! ►Please subscribe/rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts http://bit.ly/lastfirstdateradio ►If you’re feeling stuck in dating and...
May 12, 2024•8 min
Barbara Kenyon knows a thing or two about finding true love after loss. She’s been widowed twice, both times following a happy and fulfilling marriage. Barbara found true love once again and got married last November. And for the last 25+ years she has been joyfully helping widows and widowers fall in love again following her 7-step process. In this episode of Last First Date Radio: Common fears of widows and widowers who want to date again Re-framing dating to make it less scary The 7-step proc...
May 07, 2024•51 min•Season 11Ep. 608
You’re attracted to someone, and they don’t feel the same about you. Whether you’ve been on a first date with them and they never called again, or you’ve been dating for a while and they ended things because they weren’t into you, or even when you messaged someone you found attractive on a dating app and didn’t hear back, it hurts. Why does this happen, and what do we do when the people we’re attracted to don’t like us back? ►Please subscribe/rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts http://...
May 05, 2024•6 min
Dr. Thais Gibson is known for her work on attachment theory. She created Gibson Integrated Attachment Theory™, an innovative framework uniting traditional attachment theory, developmental psychology insights, and subconscious reprogramming techniques. This framework is reflected in the courses she teaches in The Personal Development School, in her innovative coach training program and in her most recent book, Learning Love ( https://amzn.to/4a63tEI ) In this episode of Last First Date Radio: The...
Apr 30, 2024•52 min•Season 11Ep. 607
You’re dating someone, things seem to be going great, when suddenly he pulls away. The texting is less frequent or stops altogether. He’s not asking you out for another date. What’s going on? Why do men pull away? And what do you do - and not do - when he does? That's what you'll learn in this solo episode. ►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 da...
Apr 28, 2024•7 min
Damona Hoffman is a regular cast member of The Drew Barrymore Show and a frequent contributor to NPR, The Washington Post, The LA Times, and Access Hollywood. Her podcast, Dates & Mates, was named Podcast of the Year at the Black Podcasting Awards in 2022. Damona’s first book F the Fairy Tale was released January 2, 2024. She lives in LA with her husband and two children. In this episode of Last First Date Radio: The four dating myths The pillars of healthy relationships What’s missing in th...
Apr 23, 2024•49 min•Season 11Ep. 606
Do you repeat dysfunctional relationship patterns over and over, even though they make you feel terrible? It doesn’t seem to make sense to repeat a pattern that leaves you frustrated and hurt. Why would you want to be in a relationship with someone who’s toxic to you? In this episode, I share four reasons why we repeat destructive relationship patterns and five ways to break this pattern and have healthy relationships. ►Please subscribe/rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts http://bit.ly...
Apr 21, 2024•7 min
Jennifer Nurick specializes in healing anxious attachment, attachment injuries and childhood trauma. She is a licensed Clinical Psychotherapist, Counsellor, Energetic Healer, and the author of “ Heal Your Anxious Attachment: Release Past Trauma, Cultivate Secure Relationships, and Nurture a Deeper Sense of Self ”. She is the founder and voice of Psychotherapy Central. She has been working in the healing space for over 20 years, combining Eastern energetic practices and Western psychotherapy. She...
Apr 16, 2024•42 min•Season 11Ep. 605
A recent article published in the journal Current Directions in Psychological Science concluded that the five Love Languages are not supported by empirical scientific evidence. Do love languages really matter? Or are they actually harmful? ►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 S...
Apr 14, 2024•5 min
Identical twins, Jan and Jillian Yuhas, are Relationship and Boundary Experts. With a background in psychotherapy and family mediation, they’re committed to resolving relationship challenges in every part of life. They are the co-authors of Boundary Badass, a new book designed to empower readers to voice their value, fulfill their emotional needs, and cultivate valuable connections through the mastery of setting boundaries. In this episode of Last First Date Radio: What are boundaries and why th...
Apr 09, 2024•49 min•Season 11Ep. 604
Even though it’s been around since 1995, online dating still gets a bad rap. That’s largely because of the myths and misconceptions people have about dating online. Do any of the following five online dating myths sound familiar? If so, I recommend you let go of these old beliefs, and you might just find your person on a dating site in the near future! ►Please subscribe/rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts http://bit.ly/lastfirstdateradio ►If you’re feeling stuck in dating and relations...
Apr 07, 2024•5 min
Kaamna Bhojwani is a Columbia University-educated sexuality expert. She helps couples and singles enhance their relationships and well-being. With a Master's Degree in Spiritual Psychology, Kaamna offers a unique perspective that combines academic knowledge with real-world applications, making complex topics accessible and engaging. She's been at the forefront of addressing society's most taboo subjects - from sexless marriages and infidelity to the intricate connections between mental health an...
Apr 02, 2024•43 min•Season 11Ep. 603
If you want online dating success, there’s a lot you can do; write a more effective profile, be crystal clear on what you’re looking for, message more effectively to name a few. To really improve your experience, you need to know how to spot online dating red flags early on. Here’s my advice on the most common online dating red and green flags - how to recognize them early on, and what to do if you find them. ►Please subscribe/rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts http://bit.ly/lastfirst...
Mar 31, 2024•5 min
Bryan Reeves is a former US Air Force Captain, an author and a Life and Relationship Coach with a current focus on supporting men to have better lives and relationships. His blog has been read by over 50 million people worldwide. He’s the co-founder of "Elevate Your Relationship,” a live coaching program for men ready to improve their relationships. He's co-host of the popular podcast, “Men, This Way,” and author of his newest book, Choose Her Every Day (Or Leave Her) . In this episode of Last F...
Mar 26, 2024•48 min•Season 11Ep. 602
Have you ever felt that you were trying too hard in a relationship? Maybe you were the one to plan everything or pick up the slack when your partner didn’t come through. Trying too hard is unhealthy for both of you. Today, I’m sharing five signs you’re working too hard in a relationship and three things you can do instead. ►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 yo...
Mar 24, 2024•6 min
How do you trust again after infidelity? In this podcast episode, I coach Rachel, someone I had never met before, for a one-time session to discuss how to trust again after being cheated on. She was married eleven years to a man who cheated several times. Trust was betrayed, he left her for the other woman, and the divorce was final last summer. She feels she dated too soon, but she got some validation that she was still attractive and dateable. But what about the man she's seeing now? ►Please s...
Mar 19, 2024•55 min•Season 11Ep. 601
Do you have dating fatigue? It might be time to take a break from dating. Maybe you’re feeling burned out, or you’ve had a several conversations fizzle out in a way that left you frustrated, or you’re just busy right now and focused on other things. Whatever the case, if you feel you’re not in the right place to date, stepping back for some time—be it a few hours, a few days, or a few weeks—can be really beneficial. Here are five reasons and benefits of taking a dating break. ►Please subscribe/r...
Mar 17, 2024•6 min
Blending her professional experience as a licensed psychotherapist with intuition, Madeline Charles shares equal parts practical and spiritual guidance to support women in creating sexy, secure relationships. In this episode of Last First Date Radio: How to define being secure in love Why being secure in love is important for a thriving relationship What it looks like when someone is not feeling secure in love The 3 keys to a secure way of relating Unique challenges and opportunities spiritual, ...
Mar 12, 2024•36 min•Season 11Ep. 600
You thought the relationship was developing. Maybe you even slept with him. And then the slow fade began. He didn’t text or call the next day. When you texted him, he texted back ten hours later. He called the next day and acted like nothing was wrong. And then crickets. The slow fade in a relationship is worse than ghosting. Here’s why… ►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 ...
Mar 10, 2024•5 min
My podcast guest is Lisa Brateman; a psychotherapist, relationship specialist, public speaker, and media commentator with more than two decades of experience. She’s the author of “ The Courage to Walk Away: Move on after infidelity by mourning what you lost, identifying your relationship needs, and empowering yourself for the future ”. She offers individual, couples, and group therapy in New York City. In this episode of Last First Date Radio: How to trust again after your partner cheats How to ...
Mar 05, 2024•41 min•Season 11Ep. 599
When a man is much older than his partner, people don’t blink an eye. However, people tend to criticize older women who are dating younger men. Research shows that older women dating younger men are more satisfied in their relationships in many ways. So, why is there such a double standard among age-gap relationships? And what are five benefits of older women dating younger men? ►Please subscribe/rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts http://bit.ly/lastfirstdateradio ►If you’re feeling st...
Mar 03, 2024•5 min
This is a one-time session with Beth, who wrote in to be coached live on the podcast: “I’m fifty-four-years-old and have been divorced for five-and-a-half years. I’ve had two long-term relationships and several others that have fizzled out for one reason or another. This last round of online dating, I thought I was very intentional. I found one man who had all the qualities I’m looking for, and we had lots in common, but the attraction was mediocre and did not grow much in the two months of dati...
Feb 27, 2024•51 min•Season 11Ep. 598
Do you have to heal completely before dating again after a breakup, divorce, or loss? The short answer is no, because we are never completely healed, and there’s a risk of doing so much healing, you put off dating altogether. But, the longer answer is it’s important to do some healing and self-reflection before jumping into a new relationship, or you will run the risk of repeating unhealthy dating patterns. In this episode of Sundays with Sandy, you’ll learn about the type of healing that’s nece...
Feb 25, 2024•7 min
Topaz Adizes is an Emmy Award-winning writer, director, and experience design architect. He is the founder and executive director of the experience design studio The Skin Deep. He is also the author of 12 Questions for Love: A Guide to Intimate Conversations and Deeper Relationships , where he reveals how every relationship can be deepened through the 12 carefully crafted questions featured in his documentary series {THE AND}. In this episode of Last First Date Radio: ● Where the initial idea fo...
Feb 20, 2024•52 min•Season 11Ep. 597
