He was polite... and poison. On paper, he was kind, thoughtful, and said all the right things. But somewhere between the compliments and the check, I realized: niceness isn't the same as emotionally healthy. In this episode, I'm breaking down the date that looked great from the outside but left me feeling confused and disconnected. Let's talk about why charm can't replace accountability, and why being "nice" isn't enough. This one's for anyone who's ever second-guessed their gut because someone seemed too polite to be a problem.

The talking stage is cute... until you realize you've never talked about anything real. In this episode, we're diving into the conversations you need to have early on — before the feelings get deep and the red flags get harder to ignore. Fromparenting styles to credit scores, conflict resolution to sexual expectations... we're covering it all. This is your dating blueprint for building real connection with clarity.

Today — cue the confetti — is my birthday! Yep, another year around the sun, still single in my late thirties, and guess what? I love my life.

Society loves to act like being single past a certain age is some kind of tragic plot twist, but I see it as an open-ended adventure — one where I get to write the rules. So in this episode, we're diving into how to romanticize the single life at any age, how to stop waiting for a plus-one to start living fully, and why your solo era might just be your magical one yet.

Last year's dating escapades were a ride — from the unexpected reunion with Elevator Guy to receiving the most... creative (read: cardboard) bouquet I've ever laid eyes on. But with every wild, awkward, and hilarious moment came a lesson (or ten) and I'm spilling them all in this episode.

Join me as I reflect on what worked, what absolutely didn't, and why I'm feeling so ready for a fresh start this year. New energy, new perspective — let's go!

Join Tracey as she discusses the powerful way betting on yourself and doing things scared can lead to a transformative life.

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Join Tracey as she prepares to set off for Peru on a solo adventure and shares her fears about hiking the Inca Trail. Listen in as she discusses the importance of doing things scared and leaning into courage over confidence.

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