121. Hot Takes on Dating in Your 50s with Laurie Berzack | Politics, Age Differences, and Being Too Picky
Release Date: 05/07/2025
122. Finding Happily Ever After (Again!) and Leaning on Your Community Through Divorce with Nicole Sodoma
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Nicole Sodoma is a marriage-loving divorce attorney, and in this episode, she shares how unprepared she felt navigating your own divorce even though she’s helped so many people through their own separations. She also reveals the secrets to maintaining a strong marriage through developing specific skills, and why you should never say “I’m sorry” to someone going through divorce. Nicole Sodoma opened Sodoma Law in 2008 to build a different kind of law firm. Fifteen years later, Sodoma Law has grown to include five offices across two states with 28 fearless attorneys and over 60...
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121. Hot Takes on Dating in Your 50s with Laurie Berzack | Politics, Age Differences, and Being Too Picky
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Whether you’re in your dating era, or you just want to hear some matchmaking mishaps, this episode is for you! I’m joined by my friend Laurie Berzack, the Founder of Carolinas Matchmaker, to get the lowdown from a pro on how to date in the digital age (spoiler alert: real life meet cutes are back, baby!), whether politics should be a factor in who you’re dating, and some real talk about whether you’re being too picky. Laurie F. Berzack, MSW, founded Carolinas Matchmaker with the goal of giving her clients the genuine, lifelong partnerships they deserve. With more than a decade...
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120. Calm Your A** Down | Mindfulness and Meditation for Fiery, Busy People with Rachel Walt
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If the word “meditate” makes you immediately feel restless, or you’re tempted to roll your eyes, THIS is the mindfulness episode for you! Our guest, Rachel Walt, brings a refreshingly fun perspective to the topic of mindfulness and meditation to give you quick, easy, and impactful mindfulness practices you can start using today. Whether you’re already a meditation pro, or you’re just getting started, you will get tremendous value from our conversation! Plus, we discuss how meditation can intersect with Christianity even though it seems a bit “woo woo.” Rachel Hatteberg...
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119. We Are SO Back | Why I Took a Break, Life Updates, and What’s Next for the Podcast
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I’m baaaack! Maybe you didn’t notice I was gone, but I’ve gotten so many kind messages from you guys asking if I’ll ever bring the podcast back, so here we are! In this episode, I’m giving you the lowdown on what the last two years of my life have looked like, why I felt like I needed to put the podcast down for a while, and why I’m picking it back up now. Some key takeaways from this episode include: I’m in an exciting (albeit a bit scary) season of rediscovery and reinvention. I needed to take some time to wallow, sit with my feelings, and heal before I could get...
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118. Ten Days on Match
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I said I would NEVER do online dating. Then my stupid friends talked me into it. Spoiler alert: I didn't like it. In this episode I share why I believe it's possilbe for us singles who don't like online dating to find a romantic partner organically out in the wild. I also provide what I believe is a much needed public service announcement to men on these sites. Follow me on Instagram: Website: Email me:
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117. Conscious Communication
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We're told that happy couples have great communication. But what exactly does that mean? In part, it's being able to listen with the intent of understanding your partner... even when he or she is saying something you don't agree with or like. My default used to be defensiveness. I bet you can relate. In this episode I share what I have learned about conscious communication. I hope it helps you and your person commuincate effecitvely and lovingly. Follow me on Instagram: Website: Email me:
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116. I Don't Know What to Call this Episode
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In this episode I share a hard truth for me to accept. The state officially says I'm no longer a married person. For some reason, this makes me feel incredibly sad. Follow me on Instagram: Website: Email me:
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115. The Blame Game
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Do you blame your parents, your spouse, your stupid boss, the weather, your HOA president, slow drivers, etc. for all your problems? It's hard to build a life you love on a foundation of blame. We need to take personal responsibilty for many of the things we're complaning about. Sounds like a drag, I know. Blaming is more fun. However, it's low vibe and keeps you stuck. Follow me on Instagram: Website: Email me:
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114. Start Where You Are. Use What You've Got.
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If you feel stuck in some area of your life, this episode is for you. Perhaps you're coming up with all kinds of reasons as to why you're stuck. But I contend you can start where you are and use what you've got. These words have helped many of my clients get unstuck. Follow me on Instagram: @Colleen_Odegaard Website: Email me:
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113. Comparisonitis
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It happens to all of us. We compare ourselves to other people. And sometimes that leaves us feeling bad about ourselves. When you come down with a case of "comparisonitis", there are things you can do to improve your state of mind. -Stop scrolling -Take an action -Up your self-love game Follow me on Instagram: Website: Email me:
info_outlineWhether you’re in your dating era, or you just want to hear some matchmaking mishaps, this episode is for you! I’m joined by my friend Laurie Berzack, the Founder of Carolinas Matchmaker, to get the lowdown from a pro on how to date in the digital age (spoiler alert: real life meet cutes are back, baby!), whether politics should be a factor in who you’re dating, and some real talk about whether you’re being too picky.
Laurie F. Berzack, MSW, founded Carolinas Matchmaker with the goal of giving her clients the genuine, lifelong partnerships they deserve. With more than a decade of professional matchmaking experience herself, Laurie has hand-selected a talented team and grown Carolinas Matchmaker into a trusted resource for singles in the Carolinas and beyond.
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Some key takeaways from this episode include:
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Nothing is a wasted relationship, ever. Even if your divorce was devastating, it doesn’t negate all the good that came from your relationships. New relationships are the same; you learn something about yourself and what you want with each new person you meet.
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Real talk: you might be a little too picky, especially if you’re exclusively using dating apps. When you meet someone in person first, you get to know them as a person first before criteria like height, weight, even politics get in the way.
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Laurie said it perfectly: “You can manifest anything you want, and you can attract anything you want.” If you believe you’re too old or not pretty enough, or whatever it is, that’s the energy you’ll attract. But if you show up confidently? That’s when an incredible person can walk into your life, and you’ll actually be ready for them.
Wake Up to Your Life is an award-winning podcast hosted by Colleen Odegaard. On this show, you’ll hear from experts (and learn from my own hilarious stories) on how to rediscover yourself in a new season of life, no matter what that looks like for you.
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