Love After Loss:Finding Hope When You Thought Your Heart Was Broken Forever
Saying Yes Again: Helping midlife singles and couples rewrite their love story.
Release Date: 09/09/2025
It's Not Just Us: The Reality of Blending Families
Saying Yes Again: Helping midlife singles and couples rewrite their love story.
In this episode, Tony and Dr. Lisa share their candid experiences and insights on blending lives later in life. They discuss the complexities of merging personalities, pasts, and family dynamics, offering practical advice and heartfelt stories for those navigating similar journeys. Key Topics The emotional and logistical challenges of blending families after age 40 The importance of understanding existing relationship and parenting dynamics How to identify your role—supporting actor, co-star, or guest—in a blended family Personal stories from Lisa about participating in a podcast...
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Why Good People Struggle to Receive Love — Breaking Barriers to Healthy Relationships
Saying Yes Again: Helping midlife singles and couples rewrite their love story.
In this episode, Tony and Dr. Lisa explore why even the best, most consistent people often struggle to accept love. They uncover the emotional blocks that prevent many from opening their hearts and share practical insights to foster vulnerability and healing. Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction to the episode and the topic of love and vulnerability 00:14 - Celebrating life and love milestones in Aruba 01:13 - Why good people remain single despite doing "all the right things" 01:43 - Exploring the root causes: fear of love, past hurts, and internal barriers 02:21 - How past experiences shape...
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Why Do Good People End Up Alone?
Saying Yes Again: Helping midlife singles and couples rewrite their love story.
Tony and Dr. Lisa explore why good, committed people often find themselves alone despite their qualities and morals. This episode dives into the complexities of compatibility, timing, and self-awareness in the pursuit of love. Timestamps: 00:37 - Introducing the question: Why or are good people alone? 0:56 - Defining what makes someone "good" and why that doesn't guarantee relationship success 1:54 - The difference between being a good person and being a good partner 2:24 - The impact of compatibility versus morals and values 4:16 - The importance of alignment in values and emotional needs...
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Are Good Men Really Tired Of Dating After 40?
Saying Yes Again: Helping midlife singles and couples rewrite their love story.
In this episode of "Saying Yes Again," Dr. Lisa and Tony explore the often-overlooked struggles men face in midlife dating. They discuss how emotional wounds from divorce, financial setbacks, and societal expectations leave many good men feeling exhausted and cautious about new relationships. The hosts emphasize the importance of clear communication, mutual support, and creating intentional spaces—like their mixers—for mature singles to connect authentically. They encourage both men and women to be open, patient, and honest, reminding listeners that it’s never too late to find real love...
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Why Is It So Hard for Great Singles Over 40 to Find Each Other?
Saying Yes Again: Helping midlife singles and couples rewrite their love story.
In this episode of "Saying Yes Again," Dr. Lisa and Tony explore why successful, emotionally intelligent singles over 40 often struggle to find each other. They discuss how established routines, protective attitudes toward personal peace, and past heartbreaks can make meeting new partners challenging. The hosts emphasize the importance of intentional socializing, mindset shifts, and openness to positive disruption. They also highlight the need for compatibility and shared values, and share their own experiences, including hosting mature mixers to help singles connect in relaxed, authentic...
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Secure Your Second Chance: Estate Planning and Legacy Building
Saying Yes Again: Helping midlife singles and couples rewrite their love story.
In this episode, attorney Laurie Thomas Williams shares vital insights on protecting your wealth and legacy no matter where you are in life but especially after rebuilding your life following divorce or a second marriage. Learn practical steps, common pitfalls, and how to plan intentionally for peace of mind and financial security. Timestamps: 00:00 - Welcome and episode overview: Protecting what you’ve rebuilt 03:42 - Starting over: The importance of legal and financial planning 05:24 - Challenges faced by midlife remarriages and blended families 08:13 - The risks of neglecting...
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Unlocking Emotional Freedom: April Nowlin's Guide To Love
Saying Yes Again: Helping midlife singles and couples rewrite their love story.
In this episode of the Saying Yes Again podcast, hosts Dr. Lisa Herbert and Tony welcome April Nowlin, a certified relationship coach, speaker, and author. The conversation delves into April's personal journey through heartbreak and divorce, which ultimately led her to help others navigate their own relationship challenges. You can connect with April and on all social media
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It's Not Too Late: You're Right On Time
Saying Yes Again: Helping midlife singles and couples rewrite their love story.
This conversation explores the journey of finding love after 40, emphasizing that it's never too late to seek meaningful relationships. Dr. Lisa and Tony discuss the mindset shifts necessary for those over 40, the historical context of relationships, and the advantages of maturity in dating. Key themes include emotional availability, the importance of knowing oneself, and the transition from chasing to choosing relationships. The discussion encourages listeners to embrace their experiences and wisdom as they navigate the dating landscape. Chapters 00:00 Embracing Love After 40 03:29 Historical...
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Saying Yes Again: Our 2025 Journey & Our Outlook on Love and Midlife
Saying Yes Again: Helping midlife singles and couples rewrite their love story.
In this episode, Dr. Lisa and Tony reflect on the journey of the podcast throughout 2025, expressing gratitude for the growth and community engagement. The conversation explores key themes such as healing from emotional baggage, defining non-negotiables in relationships, and the importance of flexibility in love. They celebrate the impact of their podcast on listeners and emphasize the need to spread hope and redefine love as they look forward to 2026, with aspirations for deeper conversations and guest appearances.
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Career Woman or Love Life: The Myth You Been Sold
Saying Yes Again: Helping midlife singles and couples rewrite their love story.
In this conversation, Dr. Lisa Herbert and Tony discuss the myth that women must choose between a successful career and a fulfilling love life. They explore societal expectations, the double standards faced by women, and the real conflict of energy and availability in relationships. The discussion highlights the importance of making intentional choices, cultivating emotional maturity, and forming supportive partnerships in achieving both career success and love. The episode encourages women to pursue their ambitions without guilt and emphasizes the importance of open communication in...
info_outlineAfter divorce, grief, or major life upheaval, it’s easy to believe your heart is too broken to ever love again. But what if those very cracks are what prepare you for a deeper, more meaningful love?
In this episode of Saying Yes Again, Dr. Lisa and Tony explore how heartbreak doesn’t have to be the end of your love story. They share how grief can refine us — giving us greater empathy, clearer priorities, and stronger boundaries — and how those lessons make space for real, lasting connection.
Whether you’re newly divorced, grieving, or simply unsure if love is possible again, this conversation will remind you: your story isn’t over. Love after loss is real — and it may be the most beautiful chapter yet.
Introduction to Heartbreak and Hope (00:00:00) Discussing the pain of loss and the idea that heartbreak can create space for deeper love.
Affirming Love After Loss (00:01:17) Emphasizing that love is possible after heartbreak, divorce, or major loss.
Personal Stories of Loss and Divorce (00:03:13) Dr. Lisa and Tony share their experiences with long-term marriage ending, family losses, and divorce.
The Role of Grief and Seeking Help (00:04:07) Tony discusses losing family members, divorce, and the importance of professional counseling in healing.
Reframing Loss as Preparation (00:07:08) Discussing how loss can prepare us for more authentic, deeper love and help us empathize with others.
Setting Boundaries and Priorities (00:09:01) How loss leads to clearer priorities, less tolerance for drama, and stronger personal boundaries.
What Healing Looks Like (00:10:14) Defining healing as a non-linear, personal process, and the importance of seeking help and self-compassion.
Practical Tools for Healing (00:15:15) Introducing practical ways to heal, including surrounding yourself with hope and positive influences.
The Science of Happiness (00:16:38) Explaining the happiness study: 50% genetics, 40% intentional activities, 10% life circumstances.
Journaling as a Healing Tool (00:19:15) Recommending journaling to process emotions, reduce stress, and reflect on lessons from loss.
Practicing Saying Yes Again (00:20:52) Encouraging small steps toward joy and connection as a way to open up to love again.
Final Encouragement and Call to Action (00:22:11) Reassuring listeners they are not broken, and inviting them to find one small way to open their heart.
Closing and Subscription Reminder (00:23:23) Thanking listeners, encouraging sharing and subscribing, and ending with a message of hope and second chances.