Join us on a riveting journey alongside Sheri Jacobs, author of the Friendship Diet, as we unpack the nuances of ABC's groundbreaking show, The Golden Bachelor. This episode promises to be an eye-opener as we challenge societal norms and expectations, particularly for the older generation seeking love and companionship. We delve into how the show presents a beacon of hope for many, offering an alternative perspective on aging and the pursuit of love.

From highlighting the power of love in one's golden years to exploring intimate communication and cultural barriers, we navigate the maze that is older love. Sherry Jacobs shares her astute observations on the show's unique approach to love and relationships, particularly its ability to present a more human, authentic, and vulnerable side of dating, a stark contrast to the often plastic portrayal of romance in the media. We also discuss humor’s role as a soothing balm to life's aches, proving that the ability to laugh with someone often supersedes surface-level attractions.

Lastly, we confront head-on the impact of ageism and gender roles in shaping society's perception of older people in the dating scene. Sheri offers her insights on how The Golden Bachelor could be a game-changer in how media represents older generations. We round off our chat with a deep-dive into the complexities of finding love and companionship at any age, reminding everyone that indeed, love knows no age. Stay tuned for another enlightening episode of Behind the Swipe next week. It's a date you don't want to miss!

Online Dating is pretty much a DIY thing, right? Buckle up, because you're about to embark on an entertaining and enlightening journey with Jennifer Hurvitz, a dating coach and relationship expert who makes finding love online feel like a skill you can master rather than a game of luck. Jennifer, a best-selling author and the award-winning host of Doing Relationships Right, takes us through her own post-divorce chronicles and how it became the catalyst for her successful career as an author, dating coach and podcaster.

This episode is a deep dive into the world of dating coaches. Jennifer and our guest dater, Amy, who is currently navigating post-divorce dating, discuss the reality of getting back into the dating pool and the importance of setting intentions. Hear Jennifer's insights on the rise in divorce awareness versus the increase in divorce rates, and get ready to learn about selecting the right dating coach and establishing non-negotiables in your dating life.

The latter part of our conversation explores the world of niche dating apps and why it's crucial to select the right one for you. Jennifer guides us through this sometimes intimidating terrain and shares her strategies for finding potential matches, handling conversations, and setting up dates. By the end of this episode, you'll realize that finding love online doesn't have to be a daunting task. With the right guidance, it's a journey you can undertake successfully. So, whether you're freshly divorced or have been navigating the dating scene for a while, this is an episode you won't want to miss.

I hear from so many women that men just don't know how to build a great profile online.  In fact, worse than that...  I hear, "What were they thinking????"  
In this episode, three online daters tell us what men are doing wrong in crafting their online dating profiles and what they can do to increase their chances of online success.  Meghan, Shay and Kathryn (along with a cameo appearance by Sharon) don't hold back as they critique the state of the art in fish pictures and "phoned in" profile efforts.

Do you have a "Type?"  This week we explore how understanding your Enneagram personality type (and that of your prospective romantic partners) can impact your dating life.  My guest co-host this week is Enneagram teacher and coach Emily Wingfield.  I wanted to know if there was a "cheat code" for figuring out who you should and should not swipe right on with your dating app.

At the end of the day, it's really about understanding yourself.  

What if your online dating life is a FAIL?  This week, Atlanta matchmaker Sarah Kathryn Walmsley (1on1matchmaking.com) shares how matchmaking services can augment your online dating experience.

Online dating after divorce can be intimidating, and many men and women over forty are hesitant to take the plunge.
This week we explore dating hesitation with my guest co-host T.H. Irwin of the popular divorce resource site the ExExperts and co-host of the exceptional podcast, Divorce, Etc.

T.H. and I hear and discuss the true stories of Holly and Liz as they share their intimate stories on deciding whether to online date.

Having an abundance of choices when dating online is great! Right?  Not so fast. Studies show that there CAN be too much of a good thing.  How can it be that having hundreds of potential matches to choose from leaves you unsatisfied?
In this episode, guest co-host Cindy Hopper and I hear from daters who are overwhelmed by choice overload, and from those whose options are (by choice) not so plentiful.

Can we talk about Ken?  
Join Bradley Richardson and Morgan Lawley and me as we discuss masculinity in online dating.  We talk about how Barbie filmmakers portray two polar opposite extremes in their portrayal of the iconic "Ken" as a mild mannered milk-toast AND as a misogynistic bro.   How should a modern man present himself as an online dater?  What does it mean to project masculinity without alienating the modern woman?

BONUS:  You'll want to hear Morgan's story of how she credits Barbie for much of her success as an award winning film and television director and producer.

We’ve often heard (and maybe even said ourselves) that “We just didn’t have chemistry.”  But what does that really mean?  This week, my co-host Dr. Karin Luise and I listen to stories from daters who have experienced the exhilaration of the immediate fireworks of an instant chemistry with a prospective partner AND from those whose chemistry developed over time.  We’ll also hear from daters who no longer expect a big bang (at least not in the context of chemistry) and are taking the long view.

We talk about the insightful research from Dr. Helen Fisher and her studies of how personality types and biology influence who we feel chemistry with and who we don’t.

I encourage you to take her personality test at: The Anatomy of Love

To hear more about Dr. Fisher’s findings, check out one of her Youtube videos here, or her book, “Why Him? Why Her?”

To learn more about my co-host Dr. Karin check out her website at DoctorKarin.com or her Youtube channel here.

What can mathematics tell us about how we should approach dating after 40?  Today we unpack the probabilities and statistics behind two hypothetical scenarios:   First, organic dating - that is the organic produce section of Whole Foods.  Second, we'll look at online dating where our hypothetical dater contemplates joining Bumble for the first time.

This episode was inspired by the great work of Logan Ury whose  book, How Not to Die Alone explores the dating strategies that make the math of online dating work in your favor.

It was also inspired by Dr. Hannah Fry, whose 2015 TED talk on The Mathematics of Love uncovers the hidden story of how numbers make the online dating world go round.