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The Bitter to Better Podcast

Tracie Pinnockserve.podhome.fm
Tracie Pinnock is a Marriage & Family Therapist and Dating Coach for women. She uses both personal and professional experience to share thoughts and advice that help women thrive after breakups, separations and divorces and provides guidance for dating better the next time around.
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Episodes

Ep. 30: The 5 Tenets of Dating Better

In this episode I delve into the five tenets of dating better, a topic that recently resonated with my audience on social media. These tenets are designed to help you have a more effective, efficient, and enjoyable dating experience. I share some personal anecdotes, including the story of my fiancé, Josh, whom I affectionately call my "all seasons man," and discuss the possibility of having him as a guest on the podcast. I also share about a new visual component that will be available on my YouT...

Jun 23, 202523 minSeason 1Ep. 30

Ep. 29: Vetting Funnels

This episode was inspired by a recent conversation that I had with a woman who asked the age old question, "why do I attract X type of guys?". I had some thoughts!

Jun 02, 202514 minEp. 29

Ep. 28: Dating As the Default Parent

I hear you, I see you, I feel you, I am you if you are the default parent for your children. In this episode I discuss the challenges of being your child's primary parent while trying to date and I provide practical solutions to managing this reality. ***Please rate and review the podcast and respond to the poll and episode question (Spotify only) if you'd like to share your thoughts*** CORRECTION: In the episode I mention that I will link an episode about having tricky conversation but I indeed...

May 26, 202519 minEp. 28

Ep. 27: Fill Your Social Buckets

In this episode I discuss the importance of filling your social buckets through intentionally participating in a variety of social events and putting yourself in different social environments. In summary, you must go outside to date successfully. ***Please rate and review the podcast and respond to the poll and episode question (Spotify only) if you'd like to share your thoughts*** Ep. 15: How to EFFECTIVELY Use Dating Apps https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/XeGtC7Q7uTb Ep. 24: Cesspools or ...

May 19, 202518 minEp. 27

MINISODE: Bitter to Better Reboot

In this episode I update you on changes to the podcast and what to expect moving forward. I'm excited to be back to it.

May 12, 202512 min

Hello! A Year Later

Hey friends hey! I'm back a year later with life updates and more to come.

Dec 01, 202410 min

MINISODE: Thankful For Solitude

I been gone for a minute now I'm back with the...gratitude. Just a quick hello on Thanksgiving day. I share my current thoughts and opinions about my decision to spend Thanksgiving "alone". ***Please rate and review the podcast and respond to the poll and episode question (Spotify only) if you'd like to share your thoughts*** MINISODE: Happy Mother's Day! https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/k5IuucDQXEb Ep. 7: Tiny Things That Spark Joy https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/jJd26aDQXEb MINISODE: ...

Nov 23, 202313 min

MINISODE: Why Did I Cry For Taylor Swift?

So, I cried during the Eras Tour cinematic experience... ***Please rate and review the podcast and respond to the poll and episode question (Spotify only) if you'd like to share your thoughts*** BOOK A FREE CALL https://calendly.com/traciepinnock Join my email list https://tphtherapy.us14.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=be02a721b82e4378558515ed3&id=888df392e4 Subscribe to my YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHVUSpAJ869rH817vCwLY3Q Follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/...

Oct 17, 202310 min

MINISODES: Some Thoughts On Tough Transitions

Just some off the cuff thoughts regarding challenging transitions...inspired by my current personal experience. ***Please rate and review the podcast and respond to the poll and episode question (Spotify only) if you'd like to share your thoughts*** BOOK A FREE CALL https://calendly.com/traciepinnock Join my email list https://tphtherapy.us14.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=be02a721b82e4378558515ed3&id=888df392e4 Subscribe to my YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHVUSpAJ869rH817vC...

Oct 10, 202311 min

Ep. 26: Lower Your First Date Standards

Lower your standards! Yep, I said it. TO BE CLEAR, I'm referring to FIRST DATE standards NOT your ideal partner standards. Listen for my 4 (I originally said 3...my bad!) questions to ask yourself to determine if you should go on a first date with a guy. ***Please rate and review the podcast and respond to the poll and episode question (Spotify only) if you'd like to share your thoughts*** Ep. 3: It's Dating Season! https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/ffU5mOdRADb Ep. 5: Hasty Dates In The City ...

Oct 03, 202313 minSeason 1Ep. 26

MINISODE: Here For A Good Time Not A Long Time- No-Pressure Dating

In this minisode I'm informing some and reminding others to take some pressure off dating by recognizing that most dating partners are here for a good time and not a long time so lean into this reality and make the most of it in order to live your best dating life! ***Please rate and review the podcast and respond to the poll and episode question (Spotify only) if you'd like to share your thoughts*** BOOK A FREE CALL https://calendly.com/traciepinnock Join my email list https://tphtherapy.us14.l...

Sep 28, 20235 min

Ep 25: Why You Need A Sleep Routine...And How To Create One

In this episode I explain the importance of following a sleep routine for good sleep hygiene and I walk you through how to create one. ***Please rate and review the podcast and respond to the poll and episode question (Spotify only) if you'd like to share your thoughts*** Ep. 19: Let's Create Your Morning Routine https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/TgjHM2GUqCb BOOK A FREE CALL https://calendly.com/traciepinnock Join my email list https://tphtherapy.us14.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=be02a721b82e4...

Sep 25, 202316 minSeason 1Ep. 25

Ep. 24: Cesspools or Infinity Pools: Which Are You Swimming In?

In this episode I help you assess your dating pool and explain what to do to make changes to it. ***Please rate and review the podcast and respond to the poll and episode question (Spotify only) if you'd like to share your thoughts*** Ep. 8: How Good AND Bad Dating Can Uplevel Your Standards https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/QQnQVYZwHCb Ep. 15: How To EFFECTIVELY UseDating Apps https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/awhwqdHXbDb BOOK A FREE CALL ⁠⁠https://calendly.com/traciepinnock⁠ Join my emai...

Sep 18, 202315 minSeason 1Ep. 24

Ep. 23: Emotionally Rebuilding After A Breakup

In this episode I explain tasks to do to help soothe yourself through the challenging emotions you may feel after a breakup. ***Please rate and review the podcast and respond to the poll and episode question (Spotify only) if you'd like to share your thoughts*** Ep. 4: Practical Considerations for Recovering After Breakups https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/kamkkrUR0Cb BOOK A FREE CALL https://calendly.com/traciepinnock Join my email list https://tphtherapy.us14.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=be0...

Sep 11, 202320 minSeason 1Ep. 23

Ep. 22: Dating With A Full Roster

In this episode I use my current dating experience to explain how to realistically casually date multiple people simultaneously. ***Please rate and review the podcast and respond to the poll and episode question (Spotify only) if you'd like to share your thoughts*** Why Women Should Date Like Men https://youtu.be/iKHuBBL4wVc Ep. 3: It's Dating Season! https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/p3NCgZUwHCb Ep. 5: Hasty Dates In The City https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/Sj9kIVUwHCb Ep. 8: How Good A...

Sep 04, 202324 minSeason 1Ep. 22

Ep. 21: When We Go Away With The Kids We Call It A Trip

***Please rate and review the podcast and respond to the poll and episode question (Spotify only) if you'd like to share your thoughts*** Ep. 13: Solo Getaways... https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/zKf11ojVqCb BOOK A FREE CALL https://calendly.com/traciepinnock Join my email list https://tphtherapy.us14.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=be02a721b82e4378558515ed3&id=888df392e4 Subscribe to my YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHVUSpAJ869rH817vCwLY3Q Follow me on Instagram https://w...

Aug 28, 202318 minSeason 1Ep. 21

Ep. 20: Setting Boundaries With Your Ex

***Please rate and review the podcast and respond to the poll and episode question (Spotify only) if you'd like to share your thoughts*** BOOK A FREE CALL https://calendly.com/traciepinnock Join my email list https://tphtherapy.us14.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=be02a721b82e4378558515ed3&id=888df392e4 Subscribe to my YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHVUSpAJ869rH817vCwLY3Q Follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/traciepinnock/ Send me an email: tracie@tphtherapy.com...

Aug 21, 202321 minSeason 1Ep. 20

MINISODE: I Was Stood Up...And It's The Best Thing That Could Have Happened

So this was QUITE an unexpected episode. I was stood up on a date for the first time...and then I made some new friends and had a blast. ***Please rate and review the podcast and respond to the poll and episode question (Spotify only) if you'd like to share your thoughts*** BOOK A FREE CALL https://calendly.com/traciepinnock Join my email list https://tphtherapy.us14.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=be02a721b82e4378558515ed3&id=888df392e4 Subscribe to my YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/ch...

Aug 19, 202324 min

Ep. 19: Let's Create Your Morning Routine

In this episode I talk about the benefits of having a morning routine, share my routine and help you create one of your own. ***Please rate and review the podcast and respond to the poll and episode question (Spotify only) if you'd like to share your thoughts*** BOOK A FREE CALL https://calendly.com/traciepinnock Join my email list https://tphtherapy.us14.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=be02a721b82e4378558515ed3&id=888df392e4 Subscribe to my YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHVUS...

Aug 14, 202314 minSeason 1Ep. 19

MINISODE: Welcome To Demotivation Station

I'm feeling a bit demotivated to do the things I need to do. Just checking in to validate any of your own experiences with demotivation...and trying to hold myself accountable and motivate myself to get things done.

Aug 10, 202313 min

Ep. 18: How To Talk To Your Kids About Your Breakup

In this episode I talk about how to go about explaining to your children that you and your partner have or will be breaking up. ***Please rate and review the podcast and respond to the poll and episode question (Spotify only) if you'd like to share your thoughts*** BOOK A FREE CALL https://calendly.com/traciepinnock Join my email list https://tphtherapy.us14.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=be02a721b82e4378558515ed3&id=888df392e4 Subscribe to my YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCH...

Aug 07, 202312 minSeason 1Ep. 18

MINISODE: Have You Been Outside!?

This is your friendly reminder/sign/STRONG suggestion that you be using the reminder of dating season to...DATE! ***Please rate and review the podcast and respond to the poll and episode question (Spotify only) if you'd like to share your thoughts*** BOOK A FREE CALL https://calendly.com/traciepinnock Join my email list https://tphtherapy.us14.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=be02a721b82e4378558515ed3&id=888df392e4 Subscribe to my YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHVUSpAJ869rH817v...

Aug 03, 20237 min

Ep. 17: The Romantic Tests You WANT To Fail

We teach people how to treat us and because of this, we want to be careful about the behavior we accept form our dating partners. There are little dating "tests" that we are sometimes unknowingly taking...and passing, and they can result in us singing social contracts that get us stuck in unfulfilling relationships. ***Please rate and review the podcast and respond to the poll and episode question (Spotify only) if you'd like to share your thoughts*** BOOK A FREE CALL ⁠https://calendly.com/traci...

Jul 31, 202325 minSeason 1Ep. 17

Ep. 16: My Sanity-Saving Systems

Here are some things I do to organize and streamline my life in order to reduce stress and save my sanity. ***Please rate and review the podcast and respond to the poll and episode question (Spotify only) if you'd like to share your thoughts*** BOOK A FREE CALL ⁠https://calendly.com/traciepinnock⁠ Join my email list https://tphtherapy.us14.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=be02a721b82e4378558515ed3&id=888df392e4 Subscribe to my YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHVUSpAJ869rH817vCwLY...

Jul 24, 202344 minSeason 1Ep. 16

Ep. 15: How to EFFECTIVELY Use Dating Apps

Ladies ladies ladies PLEASE listen up! So many of us are out here doing ourselves a disservice on the dating apps. In this episode I share some very useful tips for reducing dating app frustration and improving your dating experience via the apps. ***Please rate and review the podcast and respond to the poll and episode question (Spotify only) if you'd like to share your thoughts*** BOOK A FREE CALL ⁠https://calendly.com/traciepinnock⁠ Ep. 9: Why You Should Put A Label On It ⁠https://spotifyanch...

Jul 17, 202319 minSeason 1Ep. 15

Ep.14: Answering the "What are you looking for?" Question

In this episode I help you answer and ask the question "what are you looking for?" when dating. ***Please rate and review the podcast and respond to the poll and episode question (Spotify only) if you'd like to share your thoughts*** BOOK A FREE CALL ⁠https://calendly.com/traciepinnock⁠ Ep. 9: Why You Should Put A Label On It https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/5aI57E1myAb Join my email list https://tphtherapy.us14.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=be02a721b82e4378558515ed3&id=888df392e4 Subscrib...

Jul 10, 202316 min

Ep. 13: Solo Getaways And Dealing With The Post-Vacay Blues

***Please rate and review the podcast and respond to the poll and episode question (Spotify only) if you'd like to share your thoughts*** BOOK A FREE CALL ⁠https://calendly.com/traciepinnock⁠ Join my email list https://tphtherapy.us14.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=be02a721b82e4378558515ed3&id=888df392e4 Subscribe to my YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHVUSpAJ869rH817vCwLY3Q Follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/traciepinnock/ Send me an email: tracie@tphtherapy.com ...

Jul 03, 202319 minSeason 1Ep. 13

MINISODE: I’m Back On The Apps And I Have Some Things To Say

I recorded this in real time while navigating some shenanigans of my very recent return to dating apps ***Please rate and review the podcast and respond to the poll and episode question (Spotify only) if you'd like to share your thoughts*** BOOK A FREE CALL https://calendly.com/traciepinnock Join my email list https://tphtherapy.us14.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=be02a721b82e4378558515ed3&id=888df392e4 Subscribe to my YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHVUSpAJ869rH817vCwLY3Q Fol...

Jun 28, 20237 min

Ep. 12: Stop Asking "What's Wrong With Me?"

Girl...NOTHING. You're perfect! Okay...but seriously. In this episode I talk about many women's tendencies to ask the question, "what's wrong with me?", when the guy they're dating doesn't want to commit. I discuss why this is an unhelpful question and what to do about a guy who doesn't want to commit. ***Please rate and review the podcast and respond to the poll and episode question (Spotify only) if you'd like to share your thoughts*** BOOK A FREE CALL https://calendly.com/traciepinnock Join m...

Jun 26, 202316 minSeason 1Ep. 12
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