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Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode!

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Dateable AF Show Notes: E2:E8

Sarah and Rachel discuss Coming Out Late in Life! Please reach out to Sarah and Rachel- they would love to hear from you all! The Dateable AF podcast is hosted by Dr. Sarah Kyle and Rachel Howell.

Producer: Jordan Cannon & Shelly Silvey Grabe

Theme Song: Cade Kyle

Cover Photo: Mackenzie Mowat

Dateable AF is a podcast about all things lesbian dating—or queer dating—or women-who-date-women dating. Whatever letter you vibe with, if you're a woman who dates women, this one's for you.

Hosted by two longtime friends, this show dives into the wild, wonderful, and often WTF world of dating women—with honesty, humor, and zero shame. Expect smart takes, relatable stories, and the occasional U-Haul reference.

Turns out, some parties start later… but they’re still worth showing up to. 🎉

In this heartfelt and funny episode of Dateable AF, Sarah and Rachel talk about what it’s really like to come out later in life — sometimes after marriage, kids, or decades of living by someone else’s script.

We unpack:

🌈 Why this happens — cultural expectations, lack of representation, and how attraction can take time to surface.

💔 The emotional rollercoaster — relief, grief, fear, and joy all rolled into one big coming-out journey.

👩‍❤️‍👩 How it affects relationships — navigating divorce, parenting, shifting friendships, and newfound freedom.

💡 Dating tips for later-in-life lesbians — from finding your people to flirting again after years off the market.

💬 Real talk on authenticity — it’s never too late to show up as yourself.

Because there’s no RSVP required for self-discovery — you can arrive at your own party whenever you’re ready. 🥂

💭 Discussion Prompts

• What was your coming out process like — internal or external?
• If you’re partnered, do you know each other’s coming out stories?
• What do you see as the pros and cons of coming out earlier vs. later in life? Share your stories with us — we love hearing from our listeners! 💌

🎧 Next week: “Open for Business” — our take on consensual non-monogamy (and yes, it’s consensual, not chaotic).

💌 Thanks for listening to the Dateable AF Podcast, where we help you find your happy ending. Remember: be bold, be kind, and for the love of queer dating, don’t text your ex.

Stay Dateable AF. 💙

A huge thanks to our sponsors and trailblazers at Shody Media LLC.

Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode!

Dateable AF Show Notes: E2

Rachel and Sarah are focusing on loved ones this week. Please enjoy a repeat Episode! Please reach out to Sarah and Rachel- they would love to hear from you all! The Dateable AF podcast is hosted by Dr. Sarah Kyle and Rachel Howell.

Producer: Jordan Cannon & Shelly Silvey Grabe

Theme Song: Cade Kyle

Cover Photo: Mackenzie Mowat

Dateable AF is a podcast about all things lesbian dating—or queer dating—or women-who-date-women dating. Whatever letter you vibe with, if you're a woman who dates women, this one's for you.

Hosted by two longtime friends, this show dives into the wild, wonderful, and often WTF world of dating women—with honesty, humor, and zero shame. Expect smart takes, relatable stories, and the occasional U-Haul reference.

Episode 2 Rachel & Dr. Kyle explain Lesbian dating and the tendency to move in after the first date.

A huge thanks to our sponsors and trailblazers at Shody Media LLC.

Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode!

Dateable AF Season 2 Episode 7

The Dateable AF podcast is hosted by Dr. Sarah Kyle and Rachel Howell.

Producer: Jordan Cannon

Theme Song: Cade Kyle

Cover Photo: Mackenzie Mowat

Dateable AF is a podcast about all things lesbian dating—or queer dating—or women-who-date-women dating. Whatever letter you vibe with, if you're a woman who dates women, this one's for you.

Hosted by two longtime friends, this show dives into the wild, wonderful, and often WTF world of dating women—with honesty, humor, and zero shame. Expect smart takes, relatable stories, and the occasional U-Haul reference.

Ever scroll through Instagram and suddenly feel like your relationship is the only one not taking sunrise-yoga selfies on a cliff in Bali? 🌅 Spoiler: most of those couples argued about directions on the way there.

In this episode of Dateable AF, Sarah and Rachel dive into the deceptively shiny world of social-media love lives and unpack why comparison is the fastest way to poison a perfectly good relationship.

We cover:

📱 Why social media skews reality – the algorithm loves filters, not feelings

🧠 The psychology of comparison – why we can’t stop measuring ourselves against everyone else’s highlight reels

💔 How it shows up in dating and relationships – jealousy, insecurity, and the “why didn’t you post me?” trap

🚩 Red flags of social-media poison – from doom-scrolling exes to validation posting

💖 How to detox – curating your feed, creating boundaries, and focusing on connection instead of performance

Because the truth is simple: the grass isn’t greener—it’s just filtered. 🌿✨

💭 Discussion Prompts

• Audit your feed this week. How does it make you feel about your love life?
• Talk with your partner about how to curate authenticity in what you share.
• Send us your thoughts or stories—how has social media shaped your dating life?

🎧 Next week: No RSVP Required: Coming Out Late in Life: The Party Doesn’t Start Until You Arrive

💌 Thanks for tuning in to the Dateable AF Podcast, where we help you find your happy ending. Be bold, be kind, and for the love of queer dating—don’t text your ex.

Stay Dateable AF. 💙

A huge thanks to our sponsors and trailblazers at Shody Media LLC

Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode!

Dateable AFter Party

The Dateable AF podcast is hosted by Dr. Sarah Kyle and Rachel Howell.

Producer: Jordan Cannon

Theme Song: Cade Kyle

Cover Photo: Mackenzie Mowat

Dateable AF is a podcast about all things lesbian dating—or queer dating—or women-who-date-women dating. Whatever letter you vibe with, if you're a woman who dates women, this one's for you.

Hosted by two longtime friends, this show dives into the wild, wonderful, and often WTF world of dating women—with honesty, humor, and zero shame. Expect smart takes, relatable stories, and the occasional U-Haul reference.

💌 Have you ever thought your partner didn’t love you enough—only to realize they just show it differently?

In this episode, we unpack Gary Chapman’s 5 Love Languages—why they’ve become relationship gospel, why they’re sometimes misunderstood, and how to translate your partner’s “I love you” even when it doesn’t sound like yours.

We cover:

• The Big Five: words, acts, gifts, time, touch
• Why love languages click for people—but also spark debate
• Common translation fails (hello, laundry-folding vs. “I love you”)
• How to decode what your partner really means
• Why love languages are tools, not rules

✨ Takeaway: It’s less about perfection, more about effort. Learn to “translate,” and your relationship fluency goes way up.

📌 Next week: Apologies That Don’t Count—why half-hearted sorrys keep couples stuck, and how to repair for real.

🎙️ The Dateable AF Podcast — because women dating women is wild, wonderful, and occasionally a disaster.

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Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode!

Dateable AF Season 2 Episode 6

The Dateable AF podcast is hosted by Dr. Sarah Kyle and Rachel Howell.

Producer: Jordan Cannon

Theme Song: Cade Kyle

Cover Photo: Mackenzie Mowat

Dateable AF is a podcast about all things lesbian dating—or queer dating—or women-who-date-women dating. Whatever letter you vibe with, if you're a woman who dates women, this one's for you.

Hosted by two longtime friends, this show dives into the wild, wonderful, and often WTF world of dating women—with honesty, humor, and zero shame. Expect smart takes, relatable stories, and the occasional U-Haul reference.

This episode: Apologies: simple in theory, messy in practice. 😬 In this episode of Dateable AF, Sarah and Rachel break down why saying “I’m sorry” feels so hard—and why the half-hearted versions (“Sorry you feel that way”) usually make things worse.

We’ll explore: 💔 Why apologizing doesn’t mean you lost the argument 🧠 The myths that make us resist accountability 💬 The 5 steps to a real apology that actually repairs connection 💖 How to accept an apology with grace (and without rehashing the fight) ⚡ Plus: hilarious examples of bad vs. good apologies you’ll totally recognize

Because here’s the truth: an apology isn’t about guilt—it’s about impact. Real apologies make relationships stronger, trust deeper, and yes… they’re even a form of self-care.

So grab your coffee, your partner, or your journal and join us for “Sorry, Not Sorry: Why Half-Hearted Apologies Make Things Worse.” We’ll help you stop dreading apologies and start using them as one of your most powerful communication tools.

💬 Discussion prompts:

• Rate yourself (not your partner) on how well you apologize.
• What old ideas about apologies are holding you back?
• DM or email us your best—or worst—apology stories!

🎧 Next week’s episode: “The Grass Isn’t Greener—It’s Just Filtered” — how social media comparison poisons love lives (and what to do about it).

💌 Thanks for listening to the Dateable AF Podcast, where we help you find your happy ending. Be bold, be kind, and for the love of queer dating… don’t text your ex.

Stay Dateable AF. 💙

A huge thanks to our sponsors and trailblazers at Shody Media LLC