How do you become sexually empowered? My podcast guest, Lauren Elise Rogers, is a Certified Holistic Sexuality Educator and Embodied Intimacy & Relationship Coach Her holistic and embodied approach is deeply rooted in her own pain-to-purpose journey. Lauren brings an empathetic and non-judgmental approach, offering practical tools that empower her clients to take ownership of their pleasure and grow in confidence and connection. She invites individuals and couples to navigate complex topics like long-term partnerships, consensual non-monogamy, life transitions, purity culture and LGBTQIA+ issues.

In this episode:

• What is empowered and authentic sex?
• How to build an empowered and authentic sex life
• How to understand our sexual needs and desires

Connect with Lauren

• IG https://www.instagram.com/sex_ed_for_you  
• Website: https://sexedforyou.com/ 
• Free 15-Minute Consult https://sexedforyou.com/freeconsult 

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So many of us miss red flags in relationships. We minimize them, excuse them, and ignore behaviors that are warning signs early on. Why do we make excuses for bad behaviors? Why do we have red flag blindness? I’m sharing six reasons why we miss red flags, and four things we can do if we ignored these signs in the past.

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Do you want to learn how to break barriers in neurodiverse relationships? Dr. Matt Zakreski, PsyD, is a professional speaker and clinical psychologist who specializes in working with neurodivergent folks. He has spoken more than 400 times on stages and podcasts about supporting neurodivergent people in all walks of life. Dr. Matt specializes in taking knowledge of the brain, human behavior, and clinical psychology and making that accessible and practical for people to improve their lives.

In this episode of Last First Date Radio:

• A crash course in neurodiversity and how it impacts dating
• How to break barriers in neurodiverse relationships
• The challenges neurodiverse folks face when dating
• How to navigate conflict and cultivate closeness
• How to apply brain science to build stronger relationships

Connect with Dr. Matt Zakreski

• Website https://www.drmattzakreski.com/ 
• Facebook https://www.facebook.com/drmattzakreski/ 
• LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-zakreski-0a32358 
• IG https://www.instagram.com/drmattzakreski/ 

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Texting on dating apps can be quite challenging. How do you begin communicating with a total stranger? How do you keep the conversations interesting and engaging without sharing too much too soon? How do you get off text and onto a date? Even if your photos are fabulous and your bio is great, you may still be struggling to get a good conversation going on the dating apps so you can see if your match is actually a good match. I'm sharing five proven tips to help you improve texting on dating apps so you can succeed at online dating.

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Stop losing yourself in relationships! Married for over thirty years, Robin Temple and Michael Moore can help you have healthier relationships. They have led workshops and retreats for more than 1,500 couples and have trained dozens of leaders in couples work. They provide retreats and coaching that delivers positive change quickly and predictably, providing couples with surprisingly rapid improvements in understanding and happiness.

In this episode of Last First Date Radio:

• What couples need to know to be happy together
• Why gratitude is so powerful for couples and a simple, effective way to practice it every day
• What it takes for real listening to occur
• How to encourage someone to speak up with confidence that their message will get through… without resistance or blow-back
• What is the “Art of the Apology,” and how can it repair hurts or long standing issues that might otherwise seem impossible to overcome?
• Some effective first steps for resolving an issue that feels “unresolvable”—like money differences or intimacy problems

Connect with Michael and Robin

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• FB https://www.facebook.com/couples.solutions 
• Website https://couples.solutions/

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Blending families later in life can be quite challenging, but it can also be very rewarding. Each partner brings older children from previous marriages into the new relationship, requiring unique adjustments and considerations due to their ages and their family of origin. Adult stepchildren can also be a great addition to families who remarry in their later years. Following are some of the challenges and benefits of blending families later in life.

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Why do people cheat? As Chief Strategy Officer of Ashley Madison, Paul Keable oversees the strategic direction of Ashley Madison, emphasizing discretion, authenticity, and innovation within the dating industry. Under his leadership, the platform has implemented initiatives such as user verification through government IDs to combat fraudulent activity and build trust among members. As the platform continues to evolve, Keable’s insights remain central to its ability to adapt and resonate with its growing global user base.

In this episode:

• Why do people cheat?
• What constitutes cheating in a relationship?
• How can cheating affect mental health?
• How can affairs save marriages?
• Are all affairs equal?

• Should your affair remain a secret?

Website https://www.ashleymadison.com/

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We all have difficult people in our lives, and communicating with difficult people can be especially challenging. Sometimes these people are strangers that we encounter at the grocery store. And sometimes they are friends, coworkers, family members, or the people we date! 

Whoever it is, there are helpful strategies you can use when dealing with these kinds of people. Following are my top five.

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Do you have limiting beliefs? Are you a perfectionist? My podcast guest, Kamini Wood, spoke about these topics on this episode of Last First Date Radio. She is a certified life coach, speaker, and bestselling author who helps high achievers overcome anxiety, perfectionism, and limiting beliefs to rediscover their authentic selves. As the founder of the AuthenticMe® method and CEO of Live Joy Your Way, she empowers individuals to build self-awareness, set boundaries, and create fulfilling, balanced lives.

In this episode:

• Where do our limiting beliefs stem from?
• How can people overcome limiting beliefs, especially when it holds them back from dating?
• How does perfectionism sabotage our love lives, and how can people begin to overcome their need to be perfect?
• How can our careers contribute to our self-sabotaging habits, and how does this show up in our romantic relationships?
• How can people balance their love life and work?

Connect With Kamini

• Facebook https://www.facebook.com/itsauthenticme/ 
• LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/kaminiwood 
• Pinterest https://www.pinterest.com/itsauthenticme/ 
• Instagram https://www.instagram.com/itsauthenticme/ 
• Youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSVaEISjpaXsCdQGbE2lpUw 
• Website https://www.kaminiwood.com/

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Dating fears can keep you from doing the one thing you need to do to find love — dating! But, dating is harder than it’s ever been. Between fake dating profiles, ghosting, rejection, fear of commitment, and the time and energy it can take to find a match, many people give up on dating. And if you’re dating after a breakup, divorce or long period of abstinence, those fears can feel even more magnified.

But, dating doesn’t have to be so scary or complicated. Dating can actually be a fun and exciting experience if we overcome the following five fears that hold us back.

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