Last First Date Radio

Tugce Balik believes that pleasure is essential to our wellness. She blends Western science with Eastern traditions to help people heal, reconnect, and feel at home in their bodies and with each other. She’s a certified Tibetan Tantra practitioner and an American Board-Certified Sexologist with a focus on healing through embodiment. Her approach is gentle, empowering, and rooted in deep care. To her, pleasure isn’t something you earn. It’s your birthright, your medicine, and her work at Arya helps couples remember exactly that.

In this episode of Last First Date Radio:

• Why pleasure is moving from taboo to essential wellness
• Why 57% of couples can't talk about sex—and practical ways to bridge that divide
• How intimacy impacts stress, hormones, and overall relationship satisfaction
• How technology can help couples approach once-uncomfortable conversations 
• Arya's Erotic Personas and how they can help partners understand each other

Connect with Tugce:

• Tugce IG: https://www.instagram.com/iamtugcebalik/ 
• Arya IG: https://www.instagram.com/arya.fyi/
• Arya website: https://www.arya.fyi/join/ 

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Afraid of getting hurt again? If you’ve experienced heartbreak, it’s no wonder that opening your heart again can feel terrifying. Past breakups have a way of whispering, “Be careful. Don’t get hurt again.” Fear tries to protect us, but it can also keep us from the joy and connection we deeply crave.

Here are five ways to begin to let go of the fear of getting hurt again so you can be open to the love you yearn for.

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There are many hidden costs and gifts of trauma. That’s what we discussed on the podcast with Dr. Kirsten Viola Harrison, a trauma psychologist, author, and founder of Soul Wise Solutions. For over 35 years, she has guided individuals through profound psychological and spiritual transitions, including C-PTSD, schizophrenia, and near-death experiences. She is the co-author of “I, Sean/a: The Story of a Homeless Intersex Woman Who Inspired a Community”, the remarkable true story of Sean/a Smith, an intersex woman living with schizophrenia, whose life challenges stigma and who inspires a movement toward dignity, inclusion, and soul-deep healing.

In this episode of Last First Date Radio:

• The hidden costs of trauma
• Hope for those who are struggling with trauma
• How to combine and emotional and spiritual aspects of trauma

Connect with Dr. Harrison

• Website: https://soulwisesolutions.com/ 
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/soulwiseteam/ 
• X: https://twitter.com/soulwiseteam 
• IG: https://instagram.com/soulwiseteam 

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In dating, it’s very important to recognize the difference between what we can control and what is beyond our influence. When you know where your power lies, you can focus on what really matters and let go of the rest. Here are six practical tips to reduce stress, build confidence, and create genuine connections in dating.

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Do you have emotional vampires in your life? Daniel Ratner is a relationship coach, speaker, and author helping people build healthier connections by recognizing draining patterns and setting stronger boundaries. A former entrepreneur turned personal growth expert, he is the author of Infinite Marriage and The Ten Secrets to a Passionate Marriage, with his upcoming book Emotional Vampires teaching readers how to protect their happiness from toxic people. Through his coaching, books, and public talks, Daniel provides clear, practical tools for improving self-esteem, cultivating “keepers,” and creating relationships that fuel joy.

In this episode of Last First Date Radio:

• What is an “Emotional Vampire,” and how can someone tell if they have one in their life?
• Why so many of us tolerate draining relationships far longer than we should
• The most common categories of Emotional Vampires
• How to set boundaries without feeling guilty or burning bridges?
• Can Emotional Vampires change, or is it about learning how to manage them?

Connect with Daniel

• Website: http://www.CoachRatner.com 
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecoachratnerpodcast/ 
• X: https://x.com/dan613ratner?s=21 
• Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChDspvEbSIWDSo9X5WoSghw 
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/coach-ratner-45b4678a/ 

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►Get Sandy’s books, Becoming a Woman of Value; How to Thrive in Life and Love https://bit.ly/womanofvaluebook , Choice Points in Dating https://amzn.to/3jTFQe9 and Love at Last https://amzn.to/4erpj7C 

►Get FREE coaching on the podcast! https://bit.ly/LFDradiocoaching 

►FREE download: “Top 10 Reasons Why Men Suddenly Pull Away” http://bit.ly/whymendisappear 

►Group Coaching: https://lastfirstdate.com/the-woman-of-value-club/ 

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Have you ever wondered why you keep ending up with unavailable partners—people who can’t or won’t meet you where you are? It’s frustrating, even heartbreaking, when you know what you want, but keep choosing what doesn’t serve you.

You can break this cycle. It begins with awareness, compassion, and a willingness to rewrite the old story. Here are five steps to help you stop dating unavailable partners and open yourself up to the love you deserve.

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Did you know that people-pleasing can ruin your relationships and your dates? Darshana Avila is a trauma-informed somatic educator, practitioner and international speaker who helps women reconnect with the most essential aspects of themselves — their truth, their desires, and their capacity for profound pleasure and power. Her work has been featured on Netflix’s Sex, Love & Goop, The Guardian, The New Yorker, and numerous leading podcasts.

In this episode of Last First Date Radio:

• What makes her body of work, Erotic Wholeness, different from many people's ideas about sex, intimacy and relationship coaching
• How people-pleasing shows up in intimate relationships, including in the dating process, and why it’s so problematic
• Some ways to unwind these patterns
• Examples of how clients have transformed from people pleasing in the bedroom to having authentic, satisfying sex lives
• How to bring this topic into a conversation with your partner

Connect with Darshana

• Website: darshanaavila.com  
• IG: instagram.com/darshana_avila 
• YouTube: youtube.com/@darshana-avila 
• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/darshana-avila 

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A dating funnel might not sound romantic, but it’s one of the smartest ways to date in today’s world. Instead of dating one person at a time and hoping they’re “it,” a dating funnel allows you to meet, talk to, and go out with a few people at once—so you can discover who’s truly right for you without investing time, energy, and emotions too quickly. Think of it like a sales funnel, but instead of closing a deal, you’re opening your heart to the right person. Here’s how to do it—step by step.

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Are you frustrated with dating apps? They can feel broken due to choice overload, which leads to shallow connections and difficulty committing. Ready for something that’s more intentional? My podcast guest, Ludovic Huraux is CEO of Amata, an AI matchmaking app designed for intentional daters. His first dating platform in Paris led to more than 2,000 weddings, and he later founded Shapr, a networking app that connected millions before its acquisition. He has dedicated his career to helping people build meaningful connections, both romantic and professional.

In this episode of Last First Date Radio:

• Lessons from helping 2,000+ couples find lasting love, and what it taught him about real compatibility
• Why today’s dating apps feel broken, and how people can date more intentionally
• How to get AI to think like a human matchmaker, and what early insights from Amata reveal about modern dating
• The future of dating, including where technology can help, and where it should step back

Connect with Ludovic

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ludovic-huraux-11a441 
• Amata app: https://www.amata.ai/ 
• IG: https://www.instagram.com/amata_app

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►If you’re feeling stuck in dating and relationships and would like to find your last first date, sign up for a complimentary 45-minute breakthrough session with Sandy https://lastfirstdate.com/application 

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►Get Sandy’s books, Becoming a Woman of Value; How to Thrive in Life and Love https://bit.ly/womanofvaluebook , Choice Points in Dating https://amzn.to/3jTFQe9 and Love at Last https://amzn.to/4erpj7C 

►Get FREE coaching on the podcast! https://bit.ly/LFDradiocoaching 

►FREE download: “Top 10 Reasons Why Men Suddenly Pull Away” http://bit.ly/whymendisappear 

►Group Coaching: https://lastfirstdate.com/the-woman-of-value-club/ 

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Humor can be one of the most attractive qualities in a partner, but on dating apps it’s tricky. Without tone, facial expressions, or body language, it’s easy to misinterpret a joke. Was that witty banter, harmless sarcasm—or a red flag in disguise? Here are five tips to help you make sense of humor on dating apps.

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►Get Sandy’s books, Becoming a Woman of Value; How to Thrive in Life and Love https://bit.ly/womanofvaluebook , Choice Points in Dating https://amzn.to/3jTFQe9 and Love at Last https://amzn.to/4erpj7C 

►Get FREE coaching on the podcast! https://bit.ly/LFDradiocoaching 

►FREE download: “Top 10 Reasons Why Men Suddenly Pull Away” http://bit.ly/whymendisappear 

►Group Coaching: https://lastfirstdate.com/the-woman-of-value-club/ 

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