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- Ep. 55: I Challenge You To Achieve A Personal Goal
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In this kickoff to the Empowered Dating Challenge, I invite you to start with a challenge that’s all about you: choose and pursue one personal goal. While it isn’t directly about dating, showing up for yourself, building momentum, and feeling proud of your progress naturally boosts confidence, passion, and presence in every area of life—including how you show up on dates. I share how practices like scripting “look back letters,” manifestation habits from The Magic/The Secret, and consistent micro-actions (hello, hula hooping, Supernatural on Meta Quest, and light weights) have helped me feel grounded, motivated, and joyful. Use this episode to brainstorm and then commit: list what you want to try or achieve (big or small), pick one, and reduce friction by planning access and logistics in advance. If your goal is a book a month, line up titles now, decide how you’ll get them (buy, borrow, library), set up library cards, and consider tools like Hoopla or Libby. Anticipate roadblocks, choose motivators (a buddy, a club, a favorite space, or sharing progress on social), and create an environment that makes it easy to show up. This is the first step in our series—choose your personal goal and begin today. Share yours with me in the YouTube comments or on Instagram @thecoachtracie
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14 min - Ep. 54: Introducing The Empowered Dating Challenge
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In this episode I introduce our Empowered Dating Challenge kicking off alongside the launch of the Date Better Group Coaching Program. Over the next couple of months, we’ll focus on what you can control in your dating life—your choices, boundaries, energy, and actions—rather than what you can’t, such as a guy's interest level, values, or communication style.
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7 min - Ep. 53: Mom Moments- Black Girl Magic with Sherie (Part 2)
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In part 2 of Mom Moments with Sherie, we dive into her evolving career in mental health—from years of in‑home substance use recovery work and pandemic burnout to finding a new groove in research.
We then pivot to self‑care and life outside the office: luxurious bath rituals, DIY home projects, and travel as restoration. From Vegas and Riviera Maya plans to dream trips across Japan, New Zealand, Peru, and national parks, we explore what it looks like to craft joy and adventure at every stage. We close with a very important mom hack—making space for kids to fully express themselves and practicing rupture and repair—which has transformed her relationship with her daughter and echoes her belief in therapy for everyone.
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36 min - Ep. 52: Mom Moments - Golden Retriever Energy with Sherie (Part 1)
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In this Mom Moments episode I sit down with my friend Sherie—human, mother, pole fitness instructor, and licensed professional counselor—for a candid conversation about empty nesting, rediscovering self, and the unexpected joys (and cringe) of modern dating. We dive into the emotional rollercoaster of her daughter’s college years, what the first year of empty nesting felt like, and the freedom she found in solo travel—complete with a tearful layover in Hong Kong. We also celebrate her first-place win at a pole competition and talk about movement as therapy—pole for her, hula hooping for me.
We also get real about dating: mindset, boundaries, and the difference between companionship and partnership. Sherie shares about why she dates, what’s a dealbreaker (hello, dogs in the bed), and how oversharing on first dates and refusing to accept “no” kill the vibe. From ghosting confessions to why neither of us is interested in “building a man,” this conversation is equal parts honest, funny, and affirming for moms redefining themselves while their kids fly. Part two drops Wednesday!
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35 min - Ep. 51: Making Your Dating Profile Work For You
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In this episode I walk you through how to make your online dating profile do more of the work for you. Drawing from my own experience—especially on Hinge—I share why using mixed media matters (photos, a voice note, video), and the specific photo types that help best display your personality and lifestyle. I also explain why you shouldn’t lead with your trauma or a list of “don’ts,” and how to keep your profile warm, inviting, and easy for potential matches to engage with.
Beyond the profile itself, I offer simple usage habits to improve your results: treat the app like a part-time commitment with daily 10-minute sessions, set small outreach goals, and remember that online dating is a numbers game. These quick, actionable tweaks can help you increase engagement and better dating partner quality.
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Ep. 15: How to EFFECTIVELY Use Dating Apps
https://youtu.be/GPkmPMhLIYg
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12 min - Ep. 50: Making the Most of Your Child-Free Time
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In this episode of Bitter to Better, I dive into how single and default parents can intentionally create and maximize child‑free time—especially around the holidays. I share my personal approach to planning with two different co-parents in two different circumstances, and why thoughtful, proactive communication helps me carve out time for rest, errands, work, travel, and simple enjoyment. A key focus is setting and holding healthy boundaries with an ex, clarifying what information is and isn’t owed, and avoiding patterns that enable last‑minute disruptions. I walk through real examples of coordinating pickup/drop‑off, using school calendars and known work schedules, and confirming plans in advance so you can design breaks that actually happen.
I also offer practical ideas for what to do once you have that time—from solo staycations and quiet TV binges to catching up on organizing, pursuing hobbies, or scheduling dates—plus a reminder to plan child‑free time just as intentionally as any other vital resource. Whether it’s winter, spring, or summer break, the goal is the same: lighten the load so you can show up well for yourself and your kids by making space that supports your energy, priorities, and peace.FREE Date Better As A Mom Webinar registration https://www.coachtracie.life/services
23 min - Ep. 49: Mom Moments- The Great Escape with Devyn (Part 2)
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In this powerful Part 2 of Mom Moments with Devon (with a Y), I sit down with Devon as she shares the raw, riveting continuation of her story—from discovering her partner’s devastating betrayal to executing a literal great escape with her kids from a tiny Caribbean island during COVID. She recounts the terrifying boat ride on a wooden fishing vessel named “Real Shit,” the scramble to safety, and the emotional aftermath that led to rebuilding life in the States. We also dive into the complexity of co-parenting with boundaries, choosing not to weaponize children, and the nuanced grief of ending a relationship with a “good person” who isn’t your person.
Devon opens up about hitting her lowest low, the moment that kept her anchored as a mother, and the unexpected healing that came from saying yes to joy—whether that was Disney on panic-fueled cash, an extravagant divorce party, or learning to date again with intention. We talk about guilt, growth, YOLO seasons, and how prioritizing excitement and rest can actually make us better moms. If you’ve ever had to start over, calibrate your standards, or give yourself permission to live, this one’s for you.
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54 min - Ep. 48: Mom Moments- Zero to One Hundred with Devyn (Part 1)
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In this Mom Moments episode I sit down with my friend Devyn who proudly claims the titles human, woman, mother, badass, and serial dater. We dive into her dating journey post-divorce: the freedom, the travel, the unforgettable island romances (hi, Pinky), and the realities of separating fun dating from life-partner potential. We unpack anxious reactions to commitment, the purpose of casual dating, and how to navigate exclusive dating agreements—especially across borders. Devon shares candidly about balancing motherhood with dating, pushing back on judgment, and insisting on reciprocity in relationships. We also explore her past: love-bombing, red flags, a high-drama proposal, and how an MS diagnosis left her vulnerable to settling. The story crescendos with a move to the Caribbean during COVID—where a beach day turns into the cliffhanger reveal of a discovered affair. Part 2 drops Friday.
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48 min - Ep. 47: Self-Evolution During Cuffing Season
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In this episode of Bitter to Better, I dive into self-evolution during cuffing season—the cozy fall/winter stretch when dating often slows down and many of us naturally take stock of our lives. I guide you to dream big first then narrow into seasonal goals you can realistically integrate between now and early spring across areas like health, parenting, finances, relationships, and career. I share my own focus on building consistent habits plus how to identify your personal roadblocks and design simple, sustainable systems to overcome them. We also explore mindset practices that keep your energy aligned, including visualization and a powerful scripting ritual I use every year: the “look-back letter.” If you’re pausing dating this season, consider it your invitation to recalibrate, build small daily habits, and evolve into the version of yourself you’re excited to carry into the new year.
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The Magic by Rhonda Byrne
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Law of Attraction Changed My Life Podcast
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22 min - Ep. 46: Benefits of Taking A Dating Break
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In this episode , I share why the holiday and cold-weather season can be the perfect time to take an intentional break from dating. While I always encourage consistency and showing up for your goals, I’m just as committed to honoring self-care—and sometimes that looks like pausing to recalibrate. I walk you through how to check in with your needs, set boundaries, and use this time to soothe your nervous system while also reflecting on what’s worked (and what hasn’t) in your dating life this year.
I offer a practical two-part framework for your intentional pause: relaxation and work. On the relaxation side, focus on what brings you peace, joy, and excitement—whether that’s stepping back from dating and dating apps, enjoying solitude, or setting holiday boundaries with loved ones. On the work side, take inventory of your goals across life domains—health, parenting, home, career, finances, dating—and get specific about what you want to upgrade in the new year. I also encourage a mindful review of how you’ve used dating apps, the quality of your dates, and what you want to carry forward. This is not “giving up”; it’s a strategic reset to step into the next season clear, calm, and intentional.
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Ep. 35: Chase That Great Date Feeling
https://serve.podhome.fm/episodepage/the-bitter-to-better/35
MINISODE: Thankful For Solitude
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Ep. 15: How to EFFECTIVELY Use Dating Apps
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About Bitter to Better
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Tracie Pinnock is a Marriage & Family Therapist and Dating Coach for women. She uses both personal and professional experience to share thoughts and advice that help women thrive after breakups,…
separations and divorces and provides guidance for dating better the next time around.