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Fertility & Dating at 38: My egg freezing process in detail & why I'm doing it

38 & Dating

Dating at 38 has your biological clock ticking like a time bomb. Who knew? But what if you don't know WHEN you want to have kids or IF you want to have kids, but you're not sure you DON'T want to either? Welcome to my egg freezing process. I'm doing it. And here's what it's like. Ask me questions if you have them. It's been an interesting ride and I've learned a lot about myself along the way. I hate needles - no, I'm petrified by them - and I'm still doing it. Why? Listen go find out.

Dealing with the Ghosts of Boyfriends Past: How to let go of the past and not let it affect your present dating life

38 & Dating

Letting go of past relationship baggage is a huge part of learning how to date well in the future. For example, if your ex often flaked on dates, it can be hard to trust that the next person won't flake...even if they've never shown signs of flaking. That is what relationship baggage is and we've got to let it go. It's the only way to get a better relationship in the future. In this episode, I give tips on how to let go of relationship baggage and live better for you and your dating future.

The Ex Factor & Are You Feeding Your Faith, Fantasies or Fears?

38 & Dating

Let's talk about Ex-people. We all have them. But what role do they play in your life? Are you still cool with your exes or are you guys absolutely dire enemies? Regardless of your current situation, what can you learn from your exes?

How to stop attracting broken people and how to fix yourself too, the scheming diplomat I dated, when married guys try to lie

38 & Dating

Have you ever wondered why you keep attracting broken people? A great girlfriend of mine told me she KNOWS she attracts broken men and she’s okay with it. What? It seems like it’s a badge of honor to know thyself, but if you don’t want to keep attracting the needy, broken, hurt people that you have in the past, this episode is for you. And trust me, we’ve all attracted a broken person at least once.

What I wish I knew at 28 that I know at 38: Dealbreakers, Defining the Relationship and Big Decisions

38 & Dating

Don't you sometimes wish you knew back then what you know now? Here are some of the big things I wish I knew at 28. I talk about egg freezing as a fertility option. I also talk about dealbreakers in relationships, what they were for me and what to look out for. Then we discuss defining the relationship -- yes, it's a thing. Last, we talk about big decisions, specifically, moving in together. How do you know if it's the right move? What's the risk? I give you the things to be sure of before you move in.

How to let go of your past to make room for your present and future

38 & Dating

Often times, we are carrying emotional baggage from the past that we don’t even realize and it makes it hard to date successfully in the present and future. Find out how to let go, what things you have to realize to do so and how to live your best dating life in the future.

How to Date Like a Bawse & the Warning Signs to Beware of in Dating Situations

38 & Dating

Being 38 and Dating, I've learned a few things...but one big lesson I've learned is how to date like a Bawse. How is it that we can be a boss at work but not in our own personal lives? Well, I'll tell you. Here are my top ways to date like a Bawse and also the things to watch out for when doing so.

The Top Self-realizations Necessary to Date Successfully

38 & Dating

This episode gives you the top 3 self-realizations necessary to date successfully. And it is deep! Some of these truths require a really hard look at yourself and a willingness to be honest with yourself. But these are absolutely needed in order to date well. You'll also meet the Militant guy who was a rollercoaster in the land of dating, but who also made me realize some key lessons in dating.

How I Became 38 And Dating, aka My Twenties and the Ten Year Ex-Boo

38 & Dating

How did I get to 38 and still dating? Easy! I share what happened in my twenties and the 10 year ex-boo, and I'll also share what lies we tell ourselves (and that others tell us) that you absolutely must forget if you want to date well and successfully. I have absolutely no regrets, and I'm having the time of my life right now, but there are things I learned along the way that I hope will help you in the dating game.

The crazy ending to a Bumble (app) date and the do's and don'ts of dating online and offline

38 & Dating

In this episode of 38 and Dating, I share the crazy story about the St. Patrick's Day date with The Dominican gone wrong. Some things you just don't do on a first date...and he did them. Also, my mom (Mama J), my dear friend Shawna and her mom (Mama C) also chime in about what things to do and not do when dating.

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