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Divorce

October 8, 2026

How to Find Yourself After Divorce: 5 Steps

The end of a marriage can leave you asking: Who am I now? You may have spent a long time being somebody's wife, co-parent, or keeping the household moving through much tension. Then the structure disappears, and even freedom can feel disorienting.

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Divorce

September 3, 2026

3 Signs a Recently Divorced Man Is Ready to Date

Dating a divorced man? His ex and kids may come along. These 3 green flags show if he's healed and ready for a real relationship.

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First Dates

August 14, 2026

First Dates After 50: The Complete Guide to Early Dating

If you're dating again after 50, first dates feel enormous. I want to give you every advantage I can. You're not doing this for practice.

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Healthy Relationships

July 16, 2026

Living Apart Together: Is It the Right Choice for You?

Eligible people scarce where you live? I meet happy couples who started long-distance or chose living apart together. Hope is not lost.

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Red Flags

July 9, 2026

6 Red Flags in Dating Over 50 You Keep Ignoring

You see the red flags, then talk yourself out of them. I have coached women for over 20 years. Here are 6 red flags and the pattern to stop.

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Attachment Styles

June 25, 2026

How to Stop Repeating Old Relationship Patterns

A woman leaves an unhappy marriage, promises things will be different, then the same fights and slow disappointment return. That is not bad luck.

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Getting Started

June 11, 2026

The Complete Guide to Finding Love Again After 50

You're over 50 and dating feels exhausting. I've helped hundreds of women at the edge of the dating pool. Here's your complete guide.

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Dating Mindset

May 21, 2026

Dating Over 50: How to Actually Feel Good About It Again

Dating after 50 can feel like a strange new world, not a cute adventure. Here's how to feel good about it again, step by step.

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Divorce

April 30, 2026

Dating After Divorce: What Really Works Over 50

Worried your window for love closed after divorce? I talked with Lauren Handel Zander, who divorced at 52 and found her person. Here's her story.

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Sex

April 23, 2026

Should I Have Sex on the 3rd date?

I'm not judging you if you followed the third-date rule. Here's why it can backfire, and what to weigh before sleeping with someone new.

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Divorce

February 20, 2026

Learn the Trick to Casual Dating After Divorce

This episode is a special one. I’m sitting down with someone very close to me, my coach and mentor. Lauren Handel Zander is not only a dear friend, but she is the creator of the Handel Method, the personal development framework behind my dating coaching.

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First Dates

February 12, 2026

4 Types of Questions to ask on the First Date

Dating after 50? Chemistry isn't the only thing that matters. These 4 first-date questions help you spot a partner who fits your real life.

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Confidence

January 2, 2026

Self-Love After 50: 6 Hidden Obstacles That Block Love

Thinking about dating again? I say there's no expiration date on love. Here are 6 hidden obstacles blocking you. You are not too late.

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Getting Started

December 18, 2025

Ready to date again after 50? Laurie Gerber shares 10 practical, soulful steps to prepare your head, heart, and hoo-ha for real love—starting now.

Dating again after 50? Get intentional. These 10 steps help you prepare your head, heart, and hoo-ha for real love, starting now.

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Dating Mindset

December 11, 2025

Dating Over 50: 8 Unrealistic Expectations That Keep You Single — And How to Shift Them

If you’re dating over 50 and wondering why it feels harder than ever to find your person, you’re not imagining it. The dating landscape has changed — and so have we. You’ve lived, loved, raised kids, maybe divorced, maybe lost a partner. You’ve learned a lot about yourself. But…

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Confidence

November 20, 2025

Body Image and Dating Over 50: What’s Really Holding You Back

A reader wrote me her weight and years of celibacy were stopping her. I tackle body image and dating with honesty and compassion.

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Divorce

October 30, 2025

Post-Divorce Casual Dating: To Fling or Not to Fling?

I wish my kids had taken a gap year before college. Now I think divorced daters need one too, a fling year before anything gets serious.

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Dating Challenges

September 25, 2025

Thinking About Dating Older Men: But Don’t Want to Be A Nurse Or A Purse?

Dating men with more years behind them? Stop worrying you'll become a nurse or purse. I'll show you a better alternative.

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Dating Profiles

August 21, 2025

The Do's and Don'ts of Dating Site Prompts

Staring at that dating app prompt? As a love coach, I'll help you answer it with the right amount of info, green flags, and mystery.

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Confidence

July 31, 2025

Are You Undateable? 6 Things You May Not Realize

Ever Googled "Am I undateable?" If you're asking, you probably aren't. Reflective women are dateable, but there are 6 things to check.

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Dating Profiles

July 3, 2025

The Worst Dating Profile Mistakes Women Over 50 Still Make—And How to Fix Them

As a dating coach, I see women over 50 sabotaging their profiles with group photos, cliches, and negativity. Here is how to fix it.

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Divorce

June 26, 2025

Dating After Divorce: How to Do It the Right Way

Dating after divorce can feel like a strange new world. The rules are unclear, but you can find healthy love. Here is how to do it right.

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Dating Mindset

June 5, 2025

The Top 5 Reasons Women Give Up on Love

Quick question: What’s the top reason you’ve given up on finding love after 50?

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First Dates

May 22, 2025

10 Key Questions to Ask on the First 3 Dates for Mature Daters

The right questions early on matter more than chemistry. I'll share my Spark Questions to help you date with clarity and have more fun.

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First Dates

March 20, 2025

What is the 3-date Rule for Finding Love After 50?

The biggest mistake women make, which prevents them from finding the right person for them, is staying too long with the wrong person.

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Divorce

March 12, 2025

Life After Divorce with Laurie Gerber

Featuring renowned life coach and relationship expert Laurie Gerber, the episode delves into handling breakups, dating post-divorce, and the importance of honesty and self-discovery. Highlights include Gerber's advice on the pitfalls of rushing into new relationships, the…

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Healing

March 10, 2025

Divorce Detox: Healing, Letting Go & Starting Fresh

Back by popular demand, relationship expert Laurie Gerber joins me to unpack one of life’s toughest transitions: divorce. How do you know when it’s truly time to walk away? And if you do, how can you navigate the emotional detox needed to heal and move forward? In this episode,…

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Online Dating

July 19, 2024

Navigating Modern Dating

Mom Essentials host Angie Weber talks with Laurie Gerber about the obstacles people face in modern dating, from starting over after divorce to navigating apps, intimacy, and the work of creating meaningful connection.

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Family

July 13, 2024

Strong Parental Relationships

The Divorce to Bliss Podcast host Rachel S. Ruby talks with Laurie Gerber about why strong parental partnerships after divorce matter for children of every age—and how cooperative co-parents can model healthier relationships.

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Divorce

May 23, 2024

Dating After Divorce

The Praying Single Mom host Lekeshia Cody sits down with Laurie Gerber for an honest conversation about dating after divorce, with practical guidance on healing, readiness, and creating a healthier next relationship.

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Divorce

May 5, 2024

Divorce Detoxification: Do You Need It?

What happens if you are not OVER your divorce? You need DIVORCE DETOXIFICATION!

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Divorce

April 17, 2024

Navigating Dating After Divorce

Relationship coach Laurie Gerber joins family-law attorney and A Year and a Day host Jaime Davis for a candid guide to dating after divorce: when you are ready, how to change old patterns, rebuild confidence, vet new partners, and protect children from a relationship moving too…

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