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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.
Listen nowYou keep swiping because someone better might be one profile away. Here's why good enough on Head, Heart, and Hoo-ha beats chasing perfect.
Listen nowWhat makes a relationship work isn't chemistry or love. It's whether two people can tell each other the truth. Here's my complete guide.
Listen nowAre your dating standards protecting you, or are they keeping you single? In this mailbag episode, Laurie answers six real listener questions about trauma and attraction, “wife appliance” fears, eight-out-of-ten chemistry, height and income filters, introvert compatibility, and…
Watch nowDating 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.
Watch nowDesire doesn't die after 50. It changes. This candid guide covers menopause, libido, and the talks that make intimacy better.
Listen nowIf 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.
Listen nowSomething feels off a few weeks in, but you can't name it. Here is how to tell a normal rough patch from real signs of incompatibility.
Listen nowIn today’s Love at Any Age episode, I sit down with Silke Schwarzkopf, creator and host of Second Act TV, who left a 25-year marriage at 50 and made every classic midlife dating mistake there is. After 1 internal shift, she met Paul on Match.com, and they have been together for…
Watch nowAre there emotionally healthy people on dating apps? Fair question. Here is how you can spot securely attached partners and find them.
Listen nowEligible people scarce where you live? I meet happy couples who started long-distance or chose living apart together. Hope is not lost.
Listen nowIn today's Love at Any Age episode, I sit down with Sandy Weiner, founder of Last First Date and author of 3 books, including her newest collection of real love success stories. We dig into one of the most misunderstood concepts in dating: knowing your worth. Sandy made a…
Watch nowA woman leaves an unhappy marriage, promises things will be different, then the same fights and slow disappointment return. That is not bad luck.
Listen nowYou'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.
Listen nowYou got the second date, so why does it feel like something keeps going sideways before date three? In today's Love at Any Age episode, I'm breaking down the 3 most common second date mistakes that quietly tank real connection, and why most people make them without even…
Watch nowIf you keep attracting the same wrong man, hear this: you are not broken. You are running an unconscious pattern, and patterns can change.
Listen nowWorried 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.
Listen nowI hear it every week: "Where are the good men?" If you think they're all taken or missing, let's talk about what's really happening.
Listen nowMen say women send signals instead of asking directly. Often that is because you do not yet know what you actually want.
Watch nowIf you are dating over 50, here is the good news. Dating can actually get better with age. Not easier. But better.
Watch nowThere is no single "the one" who got away. I explain why letting go of that story is what finally lets you move forward in love.
Watch nowDating 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.
Watch nowYou do not need weeks of texting to know if he is right. I want you to have clarity by the third date. Here is my 3-date strategy.
Watch nowAfter 50, dating isn't hard because you don't want love. It's hard because you know what doesn't work and doubt your own choices.
Watch nowIf dating feels like the same movie on repeat, it's not because you're bad at it. The real reason is quieter and much more solvable.
Watch nowIf you keep dating the same men, it's not because you're bad at dating. Patterns run the show until you name them. Here's how to stop.
Watch nowThinking about dating again? I say there's no expiration date on love. Here are 6 hidden obstacles blocking you. You are not too late.
Watch nowIf you’re heading into the New Year thinking, “I want love… but I’m not sure how to get it,” this episode is for you. In Episode 10 of Love at Any Age, we’re continuing the self-love series and looking at the other big obstacles that sabotage dating: bad habits, family dynamics,…
Watch nowDating again after 50? Get intentional. These 10 steps help you prepare your head, heart, and hoo-ha for real love, starting now.
Listen nowIf 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…
Watch nowIn this season of gratitude, I share an unpopular opinion: every love choice you've made was in your best interest. Gratitude can heal.
Listen nowA reader wrote me her weight and years of celibacy were stopping her. I tackle body image and dating with honesty and compassion.
Listen nowI 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.
Listen nowAre you tired of spinning your wheels in dating? Feeling like every man is the same guy… in a different shirt?
Watch nowWomen quit dating for four understandable reasons, but they are the wrong ones. Here is the one good reason to pause, too.
Listen nowIf you’re a woman over 50 and haven’t done at least 7 of the 10 things I’ve listed below, you may be missing out on your “Main Character Era.”
Listen nowI don't mean getting back with your ex, or staying with abuse. I mean giving a new man grace in early dating, before chemistry starts.
Listen nowDating men with more years behind them? Stop worrying you'll become a nurse or purse. I'll show you a better alternative.
Listen nowCringe stories shouldn't keep you from dating. With a little prep, you can handle 5 awkward situations and feel more confident.
Listen nowI used to run truth-telling workshops. If you have an STD, I want you to consider dating honestly, without shame, and free yourself.
Watch nowMet online? Skip the noisy bar. I say make your first date a video chat, before you spend real time and energy meeting in person.
Listen nowGood banter keeps the spark alive online. Use my do's and don'ts to move from messages to a video chat and then a real date.
Listen nowAs a relationship expert, my mission is to help you stop wasting time on dead-end dates and find someone who’s a good match for you for long-term love. By "good match," I mean you are "in sync" on all 3H's: your head, your heart, and your hoo-ha.
Listen nowWhat makes two people truly compatible? It’s not what you think…
Listen nowAs a dating coach, I see women over 50 sabotaging their profiles with group photos, cliches, and negativity. Here is how to fix it.
Watch nowNot attracted at first but lonely? Before giving him a second chance, let's look at why your type hasn't worked and what to change.
Watch nowDating 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.
Listen nowBeing ghosted hurts. I explain what ghosting is and share 5 tips to avoid it, so you can date with less confusion and more confidence.
Listen nowGhosted and reeling? Here is the coaching: stop falling for people whose words don't match their actions, and choose better.
Listen nowCurious what a professional matchmaker really does? I sat down with Jill Dunn to talk dating app burnout and long-term success.
Listen nowQuick question: What’s the top reason you’ve given up on finding love after 50?
Listen nowAs a relationship coach, every so often I have to encourage someone to leave their relationship. But how do we know when it’s time to cut losses?
Listen nowThe right questions early on matter more than chemistry. I'll share my Spark Questions to help you date with clarity and have more fun.
Listen nowRelationship coach Laurie Gerber returns to help us unpack the emotional weight of the mother-daughter dynamic. Through her “Pedestal Ditch Perspective,” we’ll explore how we see our moms—either as flawless or flawed beyond repair—and how those extremes keep us stuck. Let’s talk…
Watch nowIf you're post-menopausal and dating, sex can get better. Let's talk about what changes and what pleasure can look like now.
Listen nowI had to reexamine my values to get the relationship I wanted. Shared principles matter more than chemistry. Let's find what matters now.
Watch nowAfter 20 years studying dating, I found the biggest mistakes women make can be avoided. Meet your 3H voters: Head, Heart, and Hoo-Ha.
Listen nowStaying too long with the wrong person often means you ignore dealbreakers. Here are warnings to watch for in early dating.
Listen nowThe 3rd date is a significant milestone, it assumes you are really interested in each other and attracted– but you need to know some very important things in order to take it further.
Listen nowA couple of weeks ago we discussed the most common 1st date mistakes, if you missed it, here’s the link. This week, I want to warn you about the 2nd date pitfalls!
Listen nowBefore a first date, chat enough to check your 3H criteria. Then pick a quiet coffee, wine, or walk and talk to see if chemistry is there.
Listen nowThe biggest midlife dating mistake is staying with the wrong person out of loneliness. Learn to assess compatibility from the start.
Listen nowSo many midlife women believe they're not enough to deserve love. The truth? You are worthy right now. The work is believing it enough to act.
Listen nowSome men are narcissists. Some men are full of themselves. Most men are neither.
Listen nowI hear women overwhelmed by online dating all the time. Canned responses can make your messages charming, clear, and much easier.
Listen nowAttraction isn't shallow. It's confidence, presence, and how you make others feel. Here are four practical ways to become more attractive.
Watch nowFrom the first text to the first awkward silence, you're teaching someone how to treat you. Think back to the behaviors you ignored early on.
Listen nowAt our age we’ve come to understand we don’t NEED a partner. You’ve spent plenty of time without one and you are okay.
Listen nowScammers and bad intentions exist, but you do not have to live in fear. Here are 12 smart safety tips for dating online and in person.
Listen nowWhat happens if you are not OVER your divorce? You need DIVORCE DETOXIFICATION!
Listen nowRelationship 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…
Listen nowThere are millions of unhappy single people in the world and I don’t want you to be one of them!
Watch nowMy first answer: dating is honest work. My second: maybe you don't have to work SO hard, because you may be making it harder.
Listen nowFAQ: What are boundaries I can implement in dating to establish my ideal relationship? ANSWER: These 4 things:
Listen nowFacing another solo holiday? You can make peace with being single, handle family questions, and create a delicious season for yourself.
Listen nowCompatibility isn't matching interests or backgrounds. It's shared values. I'll show you how to find your top five and test them in real life.
Listen nowDo you ever get so excited to finally find someone decent to date that you let your guard down and excuse or disregard RED FLAGS??
Listen nowWhy is Trust so important? You might say developing trust is what dating is all about--to see if the person is a good match for you.
Listen nowFrustrated your partner can't give you something? Maybe you're expecting the wrong thing. A partner should enhance you, not complete you.
Listen nowThere are 5 things THAT YOU NEED TO KNOW that you will learn by setting up a video chat with a potential date…
Listen nowTired of endless texting and no real dates? Watch my talk with Alison Wellington, who gives exact texts to get off the apps.
Listen nowDating requires awkward talks about sex, STIs, kids, and monogamy. I have an 8-step cheat sheet to make them less painful and a little easier.
Listen nowI find secrets hiding in almost every dater I coach. The way out of shame starts with self-love, and here is how to begin.
Listen nowI'll be frank: the patriarchy is getting on my nerves. Too much household work still falls to women, and it is not a fair tradeoff.
Listen nowI see clients struggle with phone promises. Our phones are making us less present, and it is time to change the relationship.
Listen nowIt’s easy to think that “your type” is some elusive thing, but it’s not: IT’S A SACRED THING! And I want you to reclaim it!
Listen nowOnce you start using this incredibly useful dating tool, the 3H chart, you can say goodbye to heartbreak. What, you may be asking, are the 3H’s?
Listen nowCan't stop thinking about someone, even years later? That may be addiction. Use my free 6-step detox to believe in love again, starting now.
Watch nowNot everyone can afford coaching, but you deserve help debunking bad relationship excuses. I cover the 15 most popular ones by category.
Listen nowCoaching changed my relationship priorities. I had to reexamine my values because what I valued wasn't giving me the love I really wanted.
Listen nowNo two people want the same holiday. Ask your partner what matters most in a calm moment, or you'll both end up stressed and disappointed.
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