Dare 2 Date

You know how we love a good shortcut, right? Relationship theories/tests on social media are like that - bite-sized explanations for complex situations. They're catchy, relatable, and promise a quick fix for our love lives – which EVERYONE wants. Plus, they spark conversation and debates, which keeps people scrolling and sharing.
But do they work and are they true? In my opinion, they are fun but oversimplified. I see people taking advice from social media that they thought they understood but got it wrong – often people don’t see what they are doing. There is some great advice on SM and some terrible advice out there. In this week's podcast, I talk about:

• The Orange Peel Theory
• The Ketchup Theory
• The Doritos Theory

Are they fact or fiction?

Is reality TV a reflection of real-life dating? This week's episode dives deep into shows like Married at First Sight to expose the surprising truth: the drama you see on screen is often a mirror reflecting the challenges singles face every day.

We'll unveil why so many people (looking for love, not fame!) struggle to find lasting connections.

Here's what you'll learn:

• The hidden baggage holding you back: Uncover the low self-esteem, unresolved past relationships, and emotional burdens that sabotage dating success, even if you're unaware of them.
• From "Married at First Sight" to Married at First Mess: Discover why these seemingly perfect TV matches often fall apart, and how these same patterns play out in real life.
• Beyond the Reality Show: How to Find Real Love: Move from "Married at First Mess" to a fulfilling relationship! We'll explore practical steps to overcome baggage, build healthy self-esteem, and attract the love you deserve.

Tune in and learn how to turn your dating life from reality TV drama into a real-life love story!

Further Information

In the podcast, I referred to the Learn to Love Yourself Course. You can find more information here - https://debbierivers.com.au/learn-to-love-yourself/

Join me on this week's podcast as we explore the challenges of modern relationships and uncover the truths behind common myths.

In this episode, I challenge the idea that finding the "right person" guarantees relationship bliss, using insights from the hit show "Married at First Sight" to look at the complexities of chemistry versus compatibility.

Discover why communication is seen as the foundation of healthy relationships and learn practical tips for mastering this essential skill.

Whether you're single, in a new relationship, or celebrating years of love, you'll get valuable insights and strategies for creating fulfilling connections in today's fast-paced world. This podcast is for you.

The champagne bottles have popped, the glitter has settled, and you're staring down a fresh year - single and ready to put yourself out there. It’s time for a fresh start and January is the to do that.

Join me as I discuss actionable tips and strategies for those ready to dip their toes back into the dating waters. Whether you're a seasoned dater or just starting out, this episode is packed with insights on how to make your dating journey successful in 2024.

Drawing inspiration from Tinder's Year in Swipe, I uncover the hottest trends shaping the dating landscape. Forget cheesy pick-up lines and tired profiles and find out what will get you results. We will look at the top 5 trends according to Tinder’s Year in Swipe. Including finding out what NATO dating is and what dating for the plot is.

Don't miss out on the insights that will make you smash your dating goals in 2024.

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2023...poof! Gone like a magician's rabbit. Remember saying "New Year, New Me"? Yeah, about that... Did your resolutions land with a graceful pirouette or a faceplant into reality? No judgment here! But if you're ready to wave goodbye to "meh" and hello to a "hell yeah!" 2024, then grab your headphones and settle in. This episode is packed with tips, tricks, and inspiration to craft a year so epic, even Nostradamus would be impressed.

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Ever felt like a date is basically a high-stakes interview with no script? You're not alone. We've all faced the first-date jitters, the awkward silences, and the desperate attempt to impress. But what if I told you there's a way to navigate this emotional rollercoaster and emerge victorious, not just with a job offer, but with a love connection?

Join me as I break down the surprising similarities and key differences between job interviews and dates. We'll uncover the secrets behind successful first impressions, learn how to confidently showcase your best self (without sounding like a robot), and discover the art of asking the right questions to uncover genuine connections.

Whether you're a serial swiper or a dating newbie, this podcast is your guide to acing the ultimate interview: the one that leads to love.

In this episode:

• Why your job interview skills translate to dating success (and vice versa)
• Unveiling the hidden psychology of attraction and first impressions
• Mastering the art of conversation: from awkward silences to captivating stories
• Decoding body language and reading the signals (beyond the obvious)
• Transforming your nerves into confident charisma

So, ditch the dating app fatigue and get ready to land your dream date. This is your chance to turn that first "Hello" into a love story for the ages.

You don't want to miss this week's podcast as it will let you know what singles are looking for. This week I am talking about the insights of 26,849 singles! I will also let you know what dating trends you can expect going into 2024.

How do I know what so many singles think? The information comes from an annual internal poll of Bumble users worldwide!

This year Bumble polled 26,849 users from over 20 countries. In this week's podcast, I share the insights from the poll and let you know what dating trends you can expect in 2024.

Overall, Bumble users are saying no to the need to be perfect, they are getting rid of outdated timelines/milestones and putting more value on being emotionally vulnerable and following shared priorities

Bumble's dating trends report for 2024 is a positive sign for singles worldwide. It shows that people are becoming more accepting of themselves and others and that they're looking for deeper, more meaningful connections.

If you're single and looking to date in 2024 you can use these insights to improve your dating and get the results you want. 

Are you tired of being in situationships? Do you want to know how to find a real relationship?

In this episode, we'll discuss what a situationship is, why they're so common, and how to avoid them. We'll also give you some tips on how to find a real relationship that meets your needs.

So if you're ready to stop wasting your time on situationships and start dating for real, listen to this episode!

Here are some of the topics we'll cover in the episode:

• What is a situationship?
• Why are situationships so common?
• How to avoid situationships
• How to find a real relationship
• Tips for dating for real

So, grab your favourite beverage, and get comfy to listen to the latest Dare2Date episode now. So you can start paving your way towards the love and connection you've been longing for. 🎉💖

Remember, you deserve nothing less than genuine love and a fulfilling relationship. Let's kick those situationships to the curb and welcome lasting love into our lives.

Stay tuned, stay fabulous, and keep embracing the beautiful journey of love!

Sending you all the positivity and good vibes,

Finding Love the 2nd Time Around: Is It Harder?

Finding love the second time around can be a daunting task. After all, you've been there, done that, and you know what it takes to make a relationship work. But the stakes are higher this time around. You have more to lose and you're not willing to settle for just anyone.

Finding love the first time around can be tough. But finding love the second time around can be even harder. The stakes are higher, you're more jaded, and you're not sure what you're looking for.

In this episode, I'll talk about the challenges of finding love the second time around. I'll discuss how to overcome your fears, how to be open to new possibilities and how to find someone who is truly compatible with you.

I'll also talk about Kim Kardashian's list for "Mr Perfect" and why it doesn't work. In fact, it may be the reason that you are single. Let's talk about why it is a recipe for disappointment.

If you're looking for love the second time around, this episode is for you.

Listen to this episode to learn:

• The challenges of finding love the second time around
• How to overcome your fears and be open to new possibilities
• Why Kim Kardashian's list for "Mr Perfect" doesn't work

This episode is perfect for:

• Anyone who is looking for love the second time
• Anyone who is jaded about dating
• Anyone who is looking for a realistic and practical guide to finding love

Listen to this episode now!

Hey there, it's Debbie Rivers, your go-to Dating & Relationship Coach, and I've got something important to share with you in this eye-opening episode. Brace yourself as we dive headfirst into the dating advice world and question the age-old wisdom that's been floating around for ages.

I'll be your guide on this journey as we peel back the layers and uncover why traditional dating advice often falls flat and frustrates us. It's time to challenge the status quo and discover a new path to finding meaningful connections.

If you're tired of sifting through countless advice columns and feeling like you're getting nowhere, this episode is an absolute must-listen. Together, we'll unravel the truth behind the limitations of generic dating advice and explore an approach that works.

Get ready to blow your mind as we shatter common misconceptions and offer practical tips for creating genuine, fulfilling relationships. This isn't your run-of-the-mill advice; it's a game-changer that will transform your dating life.

I'd like you to join me as we flip the script on what you thought you knew about dating and relationships. It's time to break free from ineffective advice and embrace a fresh perspective.

So, grab your favourite headphones, open your mind to new possibilities, and immerse yourself in this episode. Together, we'll rewrite the narrative and empower you to take control of your romantic journey.

Get ready, because things are about to change for the better. Let's embark on this transformative adventure together!

In this week’s podcast, I delve into the world of Dogfishing, Wokefishing, Kittenfishing, and Hatfishing, and explore whether they might be the real reasons you aren't getting that coveted second date. 🐶🎣😺🎩💔

I'll answer your burning questions like:

🐕❌ What Dogfishing is and how does it impact your dating experience?

🌍❌How can Wokefishing hide who someone really is, leaving you feeling misled?

😺❌ What Kittenfishing is, and how can it sabotage genuine connections?

🎩❌And how does Hatfishing play with our perceptions of attraction and authenticity?

The podcast will give you the knowledge to recognize these behaviours, avoid common pitfalls, and empower you to navigate the dating world with confidence and clarity. I'll share practical tips and strategies for identifying and addressing these dating dilemmas, ensuring you can build meaningful connections based on honesty and authenticity. 💪💖

So, if you're ready to unmask the truths behind Dogfishing, Wokefishing, Kittenfishing, and Hatfishing, and discover how they may be impacting your dating life, tune in.

Subscribe now and be part of the conversation that will revolutionize the way you approach dating! 🎉🎙️✨

#UnmaskingDatingDeceptions #DatingTruths #AuthenticConnections #DecodeTheGame

A question I am asked all the time is how did I decide to run singles events and become a Dating/Relationship Coach.

In this week's podcast, I share my personal story about why I started Dare2Date.

In this week's podcast, I interview Lauren Smith from  New Jersey in America about Mindful Dating. Lauren shares with us:

1. What Mindful Dating is and how it will help you get the relationship you want.
2. How to deal with dating anxiety.
3. How to give yourself self-compassion.
4. Specific tools you can use to deal with your anxiety.

Lauren is an author, speaker, and host of the Date in Peace Podcast. Lauren combines her own personal success story with her professional mindfulness training, to empower singles to ditch the dating struggle and claim the loving relationship they so deeply deserve.

You can find Lauren on:

Instagram - @mettadate

Website - https://www.mettadatestudio.com

Combining her own personal success story with her professional mindfulness training, Lauren empowers singles to ditch the dating struggle and claim the loving relationship they so deeply deserve.

Last week I had a radio interview where I was asked a question that came from a reddit feed where a woman said how she tested men on dates to make sure they were suitable. She would meet them at a place where you BBQ'd your dinner and also shucked oysters. She felt that this was a great test to see how they dealt with doing something outside of the square. Also that shucking oysters is challenging and felt that it is a good test of the person's character to see how they respond.

In the radio interview, I was asked if this was a good test or not (find out my answer in this podcast).

This got me thinking about how do you make sure the person you date is right for you? 

Should you look for red, green, or beige flags on your date? Or is there a specific test that will guarantee you don't end up with another person who wastes your valuable time?

Let's face it you don't want another narcissistic, user or unavailable single.

In this week's podcast, I let you know what my answer was to the radio interview as well as answer these questions for you.

In this week's podcast, I am talking about having a broken picker!

What does this mean?

It means you keep dating the wrong type of people for you. You might think that they look different on the outside, and have different personalities but underneath all of that, they have the same behaviour as your ex.

Or you just have a habit of picking and being attracted to people who aren't good for you or want the same thing that you do.

Maybe you keep dating people who:

1. Cheat on you
2. Are unavailable
3. Who just take and don't give anything back.
4. Who are selfish
5. Are controlling
6. etc..........

Maybe you think if only someone could choose for you, you could get the relationship you have always wanted.

I take a closer look at what will work to get you that relationship!

Time for another success story to give you hope that yours is on the way! There really isn't anything better than hearing someone's story who has been where you have been.

In this podcast, I talk to Donna Maree, who has a wonderful love story and is married to her soulmate. 

Before meeting him, Donna told me that she dated every disaster in Perth, Melbourne and overseas (slight exaggeration, but you get the picture, right)!

I ask Donna:

1. How did they meet?

2. How she got over all her dating disasters.

3. What type of ‘work’ did she need to do on herself to get the relationship she had always wanted?

4. And so much more. 

• Instragam - @donnamareerichardson
• Website - https://www.donnamareepsychic.com/
• Podcast - Beyond with Donna Maree Psychic Medium

In this week's podcast, I am talking about what you can do to move from emotional fatigue in your dating life.

Dating can be full of people who:

• Want to boost their self-esteem but do not want to date.
• Have bad behaviour.
• People who are chatting to ease their loneliness
• Singles who only want a hook-up and to move on to the next person.
• People who want a long-term relationship.

You will experience:

• Ghosting,
• Narcissists, players and love bombers!
• You can be objectified
• Or continually rejected.

Often there are no social ramifications for bad behaviour as there would be in a real-life situation.

I talk about what you can do to go from being a victim of your circumstances to changing the outcome.

So you can translate your matches into real-life dates. 

There are so many dating horror stories out there that it is easy to feel that it is impossible to meet someone you like let alone are able to fall in love with. I have decided to do a series of real-life love stories to help you see what is possible for you. Because there is nothing like hearing a love story from someone who is in a similar position as you are to see what is possible. The love stories will be sprinkled in with my regular podcast.

You are in for a treat in this week's podcast.

I am interviewing Becca Maxwell from Do Divorce Right about how she found love after divorce. Becca had divorced in her 40s, had two young children and lived in Asia at the time. She couldn't see how it would be possible to date let alone find love.

Today Becca is in a beautiful relationship with a man she adores and who adores her. They have created a wonderful blended family where her children adore her partner and his children love her.

I ask Becca:

1. How did they meet?

2. How she was able to open her heart up after the divorce?

3. What type of ‘work’ did she need to do on herself to get the relationship she had always wanted? 

4. When they introduced their children to each other?

4. How they were able to manage the blended family?

You can find Becca on:

• Instragam - @dodivorceright 
• Website - www.dodivorceright.com
• Podcast - Do Divorce Right

The last couple of years of COVID has been tough for single people. I am sure you have asked yourself if 2023 be any better.

I have good news for you the majority of the dating trends and predictions for 2023 are positive!

Singles are entering 2023 with possibility and positivity - YAY!

A trend is something that is -

The general direction that something is developing or changing. or

The fashion.

 The trends and predictions are based on a significant amount of data.

Listen to this week's podcast to find out what to expect. 

You aren't alone! Did you know that:

• 39%of people on Bumble have ended a marriage or a serious relationship in the past two years.
• 36% of those people are using dating apps for the first time. This means that more people are learning to navigate what dating looks like now.

The question I was asked so many times over the past fear weeks is:

I’m newly single and am nervous about trying internet dating as I’ve never done it. What tips can you give me?

There are so many tips I can give you that I’m not sure where to start!

Maybe you keep hearing from friends and everyone else that dating is horrific or it's a jungle out there. 

In this week's podcast, I will give you practical tips so you know what to do and how to have fun in the process.

If you have been single for a while, the podcast may give you a fresh perspective. 

The question I am often asked is: 

I am smart and successful. I have achieved results in my life but I’m not getting the same results when it comes to love and relationships. Why can't I get the same success in my love life?

This is a question I am asked all the time. Now if you asked me this in a coaching session I would take a deep dive and look at exactly what is happening in your life and why this is the case because of course everyone's situation isn't the same.

In this week's podcast, I’m unable to do that. So, I will answer the question generally with some of the common reasons that it happens.

I will also give you a step-by-step guide for what you can do to change this.

In the podcast, I ask some reflection questions. In case you didn't manage to write them all down, here they are:

As the year comes to an end, it is time to take a step back and reflect on the year you have lived. Let’s look at what happened in your life and what you did to achieve that.

1. What were the main events and milestones in your life in 2022?
2. What did you create, achieve and make happened (the big and the small)
3. What were your happiest moments?
4. When did you have the most fun?
5. When and where did you feel the most peace?
6. What was the most unexpected thing about the year?
7. What did you discover about yourself?
8. What are you proud of?
9. When did you feel the most love?
10. What were your hardest moments?
11. What were your biggest challenges?
12. What are the lessons you have learned?
13. What will 2022 be remembered for in your life?

Acknowledging the good that you already have in your life is the foundation for abundance.

What do you want to happen when it comes to love in your life?

I have just come back from an overseas trip to India/Singapore. It was delightful to be able to go overseas again and one of the best parts of travelling is the conversations that you have along the way.

As a Dating/Relationship Coach, people open up to me with their love stories, their heartaches and everything in between and this trip was no different.

While I was in Hyderabad I met a 71 lady who told me told me her sad story and unfortunately it is one I hear all too often.  In this week's podcast, I talk about her story and how you can make sure that her story doesn't become your story.

This weeks podcast is for you if you are waiting and hoping to meet someone and it hasn't happened for you.

Are you single and don't want to be? Are you getting frustrated that you just aren't getting the results that you want when it comes to meeting someone you like.

In this week's podcast , I give you some insight into what could be getting in the way of your own success and how to change that.

The reality is you are not given the desire for love without the capacity to make it happen.

The latest trend is manifesting and everyone is talking about it. They have even come up with new terminology  - ‘manifest-dating’.

On TikTok any videos that have the hashtag, #manifestation have received 20.2 billion views. Yep, you heard right 20.2 billion views!  That is an enormous amount of views!

You may hear the word manifesting and feel like it sounds woo-woo. Yet you only have to look at the 20.2 billion views to see that people are into it. 

According to the dating app Badoo – who can up with the term manifest-dating – there have been more than a quarter of singles who have already tried manifest-dating and then there are almost two-thirds who want to try it.

Why is manifest-dating so popular? It is because dating can feel so tough nowadays and daters are looking for how to change that. They want answers!

More research from Badoo found that 96% of daters struggle with negative thoughts, nerves, and self-sabotage when it comes to dating and love. The research found that the most common worry for 38% of singles was doubting that their date is interested in them.

The good news is that Badoo found that 74% of people who have tried manifest-dating have become luckier in love as a result. 

In this week's podcast, I explore the world of manifest dating and how it can work for you.

Is your biggest fear walking up to someone and being rejected?

Does the fear of rejection stop you from taking action to meet someone?

If you have answered yes, this week's podcast is for you!

I am sure you have heard the cliche advice, 'Don't take it Personally' but how do you do that when it feels personal?

Listen to find out the way to deal with rejection and get the results that you deserve!

An article by Psychologist Greg Matos has gone viral. You will see it everywhere! In the article, Greg talks about the rise of the Lonely Single Man and three broad relationship trends.

He starts the article by saying that younger and middle-aged men are the loneliest they’ve been in generations. That over the last 30 years, men have become part of the larger group of the growing number of long-term single people. The problem is that research has found that men are generally happier and healthier when they are in a relationship than being single.  

He then discusses the 3 reasons why.

In today's podcast, I talk about the article. Then I discuss what men and women can do to get success in the dating world rather than increase their loneliness. 

Ghosting is a modern phenomenon! You may be lucky enough not to have never been ghosted and wondering what it is! It is when someone you have been chatting to on an app, dating or in a relationship with disappears from your life. This could be after chatting online, a date, months or years!

People have been ending relationships badly since the beginning of time but it has become so much easier on mobile phones and dating apps have made this so much easier. Ghosting people you barely know and who aren’t part of your daily life is easy to do without facing or seeing the effects.

I have been collecting the survey results of What Singles Think. In the survey, I asked lots of questions and three specific questions on ghosting.

1. Have you Ever Ghosted Someone?
2. If yes, why did you ghost them?
3. Do you believe ghosting is okay?

In this week's podcast, you will find out what 335 singles thought about ghosting.

As a coach for men and women, I talk about how ghosting on dating apps is causing people to miss out on amazing singles. As well as how to date without ghosting and how to deal with ghosting.

Do you want to meet someone and feel something you haven’t felt before? Are you looking for that wonderful spark and to meet your soul mate?

It’s natural to look for that wonderful feeling. However, basing who you chose to be with solely on chemistry can be a recipe for disaster rather than happiness.

Let me explain why.

What can happen is you are attracted to people due to unresolved issues within you then you go on to recreate those very issues in your relationships.

This can happen from one failed relationship or even a series of failed relationships. Or it can come from childhood without you even realising it.

In this week's podcast, I explain what a Wound Mate is, and why it initially feels so good but doesn't stay that way.

I also talk about how you can break this pattern to choose a healthy relationship instead.

Do you think you will just meet someone and just know they are the one because you are pre-destined to meet? That you will click, feel chemistry or that elusive spark?

Do you base your decision on who you will date purely on physical attraction?

Dating apps have made dating more superficial than ever before but it takes so much more to fall in love. 

Did you know that there are four parts/steps to falling into love and physical attraction is only one part of that?

With approximately 50% of first marriages ending in divorce, it helps to know what they are. It is also important to follow the same steps to keep your relationship strong and healthy.

In this week's podcast, you will take a look at what it takes to fall in love and keep your love alive.

You're single and want to meet someone and have an amazing relationship.

But how do you guarantee that it will be a good relationship?

What should you look for and what should you do why you are waiting to meet the right person for you?

In this week's podcast, I tell you what research of 11,196 couples found were the three things to look for that make you much more likely to have a wonderful, healthy relationship.

I came across a meme on Instagram that said:

Stop telling people that no one will love them until they love themselves. Stop planting the idea in people's brains that they are unworthy of love because of their own struggles.

In this week's podcast, I talk about whether you need to love yourself to find love.

I recently saw a meme with a green stagnant swimming pool with the heading, 'The Dating Pool' and the comment missing the sharks!

I regularly see memes like these talking about how bad the dating pool is. However, is it?

In this week's podcast, I give you the answer as well as the top 6 ways of thinking that could be keeping you single.

It doesn't matter where you meet someone you will always need to have a conversation with them.

Did you know that that conversation can either get you a date or guarantee you don't see the person again?

In this week's podcast, I am talking about what works and what doesn't. This is based on over a decade of experience seeing singles meet in action.

I am sure you have heard of the gender pay gap and gender equality but have you heard of the Romance Gap? It’s like the pay gap but for your love life! The dating app bumble commissioned a survey with interesting results. They found that 86% believed that equality was important in dating and relationships. However, 74% of respondents said there were different expectations and expected behaviour depending on your gender when it comes to relationships.

They found that traditional gender roles and expectations are still very present, and even, accepted in dating. In fact, they found that some of the actions we feel are romantic for men are seen as negative/bad when women do them.

For example, it is seen as passionate when a man says he loves you after a month but needy if a woman does the same. When a guy doesn’t text, he is seen as playing it cool but when a woman doesn’t text back she is playing hard to get.

In this week’s podcast, I discuss what they found and what the solution is.

Everyone I talk to wants to meet someone they like and someone they feel something they have never felt before.  They want to meet someone with who they have that wonderful, mysterious spark of attraction. Hoping when they follow that intense attraction for the other person that they will be lucky enough to find someone who is also compatible, who has a good character and who they can trust.

However, I see too many single people looking for a solid type of love from someone who is simply unable to give it to them.

There is a Buddhist saying - 'If you meet someone and your heart pounds, your hands shake and your knees go weak - that's not the one! When you meet your soulmate you will feel calm, no anxiety, no agitation!

In this week's podcast, I talk about why that initial attraction is no guarantee that your relationship will work out. I also talk about why the initial attraction can die out for one person and how to avoid this. 

Do you hate being single and want to get results.

Singles tell me every day just how frustrated they are. 

Being a Dating/Relationship Coach I always ask them what they are doing about meeting someone!  

They often answer ‘Not much’ and add ‘it doesn’t work so why bother!’

Or for others, they are exhausted from spending a lot of time on apps swiping obsessively. Yet when I look at what they are doing they don’t send messages or arrange any dates.

The reality is that this is the reason why way too many singles are not getting results on dating apps.  They are doing dating apps by not doing them!

Spoiler alert, if you don’t do anything you are going to stay single. Dating, just like anything else in life it takes some type of effort on your part.  Laziness doesn’t get results nor does avoiding it!

Do you Hate Being Single But......

• Say no to everyone
• You don't bother to reply on apps for days or weeks
• Send minimal responses
• Unmatch for the dumbest things
• Cancel dates cos you don't feel like the effort

Okay maybe you are a hopeless romantic and you are hanging out for that rare love story where you meet serendipitously (found by some miraculous chance) as it is your destiny. But, I see way too many singles who have waited for a decade and nothing has happened. The reality is that you can’t count on that chance meeting. What you can count on is putting some real effort into getting results on dating apps

Having your shit together will instantly make you more attractive to the type of person you want to meet! 

This isn't just based on my opinion, it is based on research and data from all the major dating platforms/apps.

Back in 2019 singles rated physical attractiveness as the thing they most wanted in a partner, yet in 2022 only 70% did.

In 2022, singles are looking for people who want to be the best versions of themselves and put more importance on stability and security.

I tell you more in this week's podcast.

This week I talk about how women don't owe you pretty. I will also talk about why safety matters to women and why approaching women you don't know calling them pretty doesn't work as it does in the movies!

Men and women are equal but the reality is that they think and act completely different in ALL areas of their life, particularly dating! Those differences are what gets in the way of success.

Both men and women put themselves out there holding to be loved, accepted and validated. However, in the superficial world of dating, they often get the opposite - rejection, disappointment or crappy relationships that even border on abusive!

Maybe it makes you feel like you need to kill, change, squish or minimize who you are to be wanted!

That doesn't work, in fact, it leads to more unhappiness and losing who you are just to be wanted by someone else.

In this podcast, I will have the conversation about what you can do and how you can feel good about yourself.

At the moment in an uncertain world where you still want to meet someone, online dating is a good option. 1/3 of all Australians and around 50% of Americans meet and marry someone they met online.

The problem is that you have heard all the horror stories about online dating and it scares you.

How do you keep yourself safe from dating scams and even date rape?

In this week's podcast, I give you the simple tips that will keep you safe and allow you to enjoy online dating without being scared that you will be another terrible statistic.

If you have come out of a string of failed relationships, you might not be able to trust yourself anymore.   

Maybe you have a habit of picking someone who isn't over their ex, someone who doesn't want the same type of commitment that you do or worst of all people who cheat on you.  You may want to meet someone but don't trust yourself not to choose another loser.  

After a string of failed relationships, it is hard to trust your own judgement! So, you think what if someone could just choose someone for me, surely then it would work out. 

But you only have to watch an episode of MAFS to see that isn't always the case as you may be stuck in the trap of self-sabotaging your own happiness.

In this week’s podcast, I talk about how self-sabotage can get in the way of your happiness even when you meet the right person.

I was excited to do my 1st Podcast for 2022 and it was the perfect day for it - National Ditch the New Year's Resolution Day! It seems the 17th day of the new year is the day people decide to ditch their new year's resolutions. You know they decide to ditch the torturous diets and horrible exercise regimes and celebrate with an extra glass of wine!

Did you set a new year's resolution to find love in 2022 and already feel a bit disappointed with how things are going? Or have you decided you want this year to be different but it seems the same as any other year?

If you have answered yes, then this podcast is for you!

'Each day is a blank page in the diary of life. The secret of success is in turning that diary into the best story you possibly can.

Every day, you're given a chance to determine what the words will say and how the story will unfold. The more joyful and rewarding you make each page, the more amazing each chapter will be.

And I hope you turn the story of this whole year into a masterpiece.' - Douglas Pagels