Lisa McGrath chats with Maria Martiniello about her career and new book. They explore living life without regrets, being true to oneself, and dating in your forties. The episode examines dating app challenges, narcissistic relationships, divorce, and self-growth. They discuss staying in relationships for the kids, toxic friendships, and compatibility. Personal experiences with cancer, impulse buys, self-contentment, and dealing with complainers are shared. The conversation concludes with insights on self-care, setting boundaries, and coffee rituals. Upcoming episodes are teased before the closing remarks.

(0:00) Introduction and Guest Introduction: Maria Martiniello

(1:02) Maria's Professional Background and Book Discussion

(2:01) Snowboarding Analogy and the Importance of Living with No Regrets

(3:12) Being Unapologetically Yourself and Challenges of Dating in Your Forties

(5:11) The Problem with Dating Apps and Narcissism in Relationships

(8:19) Dealing with Divorce, Separation, and Narcissistic Trauma

(10:29) Working on Yourself and Embracing Aging

(13:16) Personal Stories and Reflection on Narcissistic Relationships

(18:08) Staying in Relationships for the Kids and Human Cruelty

(23:00) Encountering Narcissistic Friendships and Ending Toxic Relationships

(29:00) Compatibility in Relationships and Dealing with Passive-Aggressive Behavior

(33:00) Impulse Purchases vs. Research: Buying a Truck

(36:00) Self-Contentment, Body Positivity, and Personal Space in Relationships

(42:00) Dealing with Enablers, Chronic Complainers, and Podcast Feedback

(45:06) Personal Experiences with Cancer and the Importance of Support Systems

(48:18) Self-Care, Setting Boundaries, and Alternative Medicine

(53:02) Coffee Preferences, Social Rituals, and Beauty Routines

(1:00:20) Wrap-up, Final Thoughts, and Upcoming Episodes

(1:01:04) Closing Remarks