Thirty-four years after Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus changed the conversation about relationships, bestselling author John Gray returns with surprising new insights into the hidden role hormones play in modern love.
In this eye-opening episode, John reveals how estrogen and testosterone shape attraction, communication, intimacy, and even conflict. He explains why certain relationship dynamics naturally boost—or deplete—these powerful hormones and offers practical ways couples can create more passion, connection, and understanding.
Whether you're dating, in a long-term relationship, or looking for love after 50, you'll discover why the chemistry between men and women is about far more than romance—and how understanding it can transform your relationships.

Reinvention isn’t just for brands—it’s for people, too. This week on Dateless in Delray, Susan sits down with Robin Fisher Roffer, one of the pioneers of personal branding and the founder of Big Fish Marketing, whose clients have included CNN, MTV, Discovery, and some of the biggest media brands in the world. Robin shares the lessons behind her bestselling books, including Make a Name for Yourself and her newest memoir, Plenty of Husbands, a candid and inspiring look at love, resilience, and finding your true path.
From career pivots and personal reinvention to relationships, purpose, and the courage to embrace change at any age, Robin offers practical wisdom and unforgettable stories from a life spent helping others discover—and tell—their greatest story. Learn more at bigfishmarketing.com.

What if the secret to finding the right relationship starts with you — not with the right app, the right profile, or the right opener?

This week, host Susan Shore sits down with two remarkable women from very different corners of the wellness world: Marla Past, full-spectrum health coach, author, hypnotherapist, and meditation teacher; and Julie Shanebrook, founder and CEO of ChillRx Med Spa in Delray Beach. Both have turned personal struggles into powerful careers helping others feel better from the inside out.

Together, they explore the surprising and deeply personal connections between physical health, emotional well-being, self-confidence, and our ability to build meaningful relationships. The conversation covers:

• How cryotherapy, infrared sauna, and contrast therapy work — and why reducing inflammation can quiet anxiety and shift your entire outlook
• The law of attraction and vibration: why becoming the person you want to attract is more than just a mantra
• Marla's journey from childhood obesity and decades-long battle with bulimia to becoming a guide for others navigating life's hardest transitions
• Julie's breast cancer journey, how her own wellness tools carried her through, and her moving tribute to the women who came before her
• Hyperbaric oxygen therapy and the science of healing from the inside out
• Why "degunk" might be the most honest relationship advice you'll ever hear

Whether you're recovering from heartbreak, reentering the dating world, or simply trying to feel more like yourself again, this episode is a reminder that the healthiest relationships start with a healthy relationship with you.

Connect with our guests:

• Marla Past: marlapast.org
• ChillRx Med Spa: chillrx.net | Instagram: @ChillRxMedSpa | [email protected]

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A lot of men believe they're doing everything right in dating—being accommodating, avoiding conflict, and letting women take the lead. But according to relationship author Elliott Katz, some of those well-intentioned behaviors may actually be pushing women away.
In this episode of Dateless in Delray, Susan chats with Elliott, author of Being the Strong Man a Woman Wants, and How To Get Your Man to Wear the Pants So You Don't Have To, to explore the most common dating mistakes men make and why confidence, decisiveness, and leadership still matter in modern relationships. Whether you're dating, married, or simply trying to understand the opposite sex a little better, this lively conversation offers timeless insights into attraction, respect, and connection. Find out more at elliottkatz.com

What if the real barrier to intimacy isn’t finding the right person—but learning how to be honest with the one you’re with?
In this episode of Dateless in Delray, Susan Shoer sits down with Sara Perry for a candid, thoughtful conversation about the parts of relationships most people avoid. Sara is a somatic sex coach and founder of Haven Space Coaching. She works with individuals and couples navigating trauma, chronic pain, and complicated relationships with intimacy—bringing a shame-free, consent-centered approach to pleasure and connection.
Together, they explore what it really means to communicate desires, set boundaries, and create intimacy that goes beyond surface-level connection.
In this episode, they discuss:
• The truth about non-monogamy and why it’s often misunderstood
• How somatic sex therapy helps people reconnect with their bodies
• Why honesty—not chemistry—is the foundation of real intimacy
• How to talk about desires, boundaries, and difficult topics without fear
This is an honest, eye-opening conversation about connection, communication, and giving yourself permission to want what you want.

From ghosting and mixed signals to turning matches into real relationships, author and podcast host Lopaze Lasane joins Dateless in Delray to reveal the dirty little secrets behind modern online dating. In this candid and entertaining episode, we dive into dating app frustration, attraction psychology, communication mistakes, and what it really takes to make love click in today’s swipe-right world.
Plus, check out Lopaze’s book, Love at First Click: Dirty Little Secrets to Succeed at Modern Online Dating, and his Love Can’t Wait Podcast for more unfiltered conversations about dating, relationships, and modern love.

Sugar dating. Luxury lifestyles. Clear expectations. Transactional romance… or just radical honesty about modern relationships?
In this episode of Dateless in Delray, Susan sits down with Patrick Fletcher of Sugar Matchmaking — a premium, highly screened matchmaking service for affluent men and elite women — along with returning guest Nikki from the Secrets of a Sugar Daddy podcast, who shares her firsthand perspective as a sugar baby navigating this unconventional world.
From mentorship and power dynamics to attraction, authenticity, money, and modern dating expectations, this conversation dives deeper into one of the most talked-about — and misunderstood — corners of today’s dating culture.
Whether you’re fascinated, skeptical, curious, or quietly taking notes… this episode pulls back the curtain.
Learn more about Patrick Fletcher and Sugar Matchmaking at https://sugarmatchmaking.com

What really happens behind the velvet curtain of a “sugar” relationship—and why are more people quietly stepping into this world than ever before? In this provocative and eye-opening episode of Dateless in Delray, I sit down with Marcus, the voice behind the Secrets of a Sugar Daddy podcast, to pull back the curtain on modern arrangements, power dynamics, and the unspoken rules that govern them.
Marcus doesn’t hold back. From how these relationships actually begin, to what both sides really want (and often won’t admit), to the biggest misconceptions people have about sugar dating—this conversation goes far beyond the stereotypes. We get into money, control, emotional boundaries, and the fine line between fantasy and reality.
Whether you’re curious, skeptical, or secretly intrigued, this episode offers a rare, insider perspective that challenges what you think you know about love, intimacy, and transactional relationships in today’s dating landscape.
Want more unfiltered insights? Follow Marcus on https://www.patreon.com/SecretsofaSugarDaddyPodcast for exclusive content and one-on-one coaching on navigating the world of arrangements.Follow Dateless in Delray on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts—and if this episode makes you think (or rethink), please share it with a friend and leave a review.

What does emotional intelligence have to do with dating? Quite a lot.
In this episode of Dateless in Delray, Susan Shoer talks with Alla Esther Levy—Certified Emotional Intelligence Strategist, Minister of Spiritual Healing, and founder of the EIEQ Institute—about how self-awareness, empathy, and emotional regulation can dramatically improve communication and connection in relationships.
Alla also shares insights from her book Level of Crazy: A Five-Step Guide to Emotional Intelligence and Transformational Leadership, exploring how understanding our emotional patterns can help us grow, laugh at ourselves, and show up more authentically in love and life. Learn more about Alla’s work at: https://www.eieqinstitute.com

What happens when the love story you believed in turns out to be something else entirely?
In this episode of Dateless in Delray, Susan sits down with Dianne Harris—coach, survivor, and author of Love Bomb: He Sold Her a Dream and Delivered a Nightmare—to unpack the emotional rollercoaster of manipulation, misplaced trust, and ultimately… reclaiming your power.
Dianne shares her deeply personal story of being swept into what felt like a dream relationship, only to discover the darker reality beneath it. Together, we explore the red flags of love bombing, why smart, self-aware women still fall for it, and how to rebuild confidence, boundaries, and trust after the fallout.
This is a conversation about resilience, self-worth, and learning to trust yourself again—especially in today’s complicated dating landscape.
If you’ve ever questioned your instincts, ignored red flags, or found yourself asking “How did I get here?”—this episode is for you.
Learn more about Dianne’s coaching at dianneharris.com
Get her book here: Love Bomb: He Sold Her a Dream and Delivered a Nightmare https://a.co/d/0hqNrNz7
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