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In this episode, we pick up where we left off and dive headfirst into post-divorce dating, low expectations, and situationships that were never meant to last. From a convenient fling with “Ski Patrol” that burned hot and fizzled fast, to a blackout birthday party hookup that spiraled into family barbecues, questionable life choices, and an unforgettable McDonald’s cheeseburger discovery, this one is unfiltered and unhinged in the best way.

We talk about setting expectations early, why not every connection is meant to grow roots, and how sometimes the best relationships are purely physical—and short-lived. There’s honesty about knowing when you don’t care enough to confront red flags, the difference between emotional and physical investment, and why modern dating (especially apps) has completely wrecked the slow burn of actually getting to know someone.

Also discussed: Australian accents, deep-sea diving enthusiasm, being too loud at the wrong time, getting soft-launched into a relationship you definitely didn’t sign up for, and why “not exactly wife material” is sometimes the most self-aware place to be.

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Stepping back into the dating world after divorce feels like boarding a roller coaster you never bought tickets for. At 41, with kids in tow and a decade-long marriage in my rearview mirror, I found myself facing questions I thought were long answered: Who am I now? What do I actually want? And why does dating feel so much more complicated than I remember?

My co-host Sam and I dive deep into the messy reality of post-divorce dating, from the thrill of newfound freedom to the sobering discovery that some potential partners come with unexpected baggage (or in my case, suspicious medicine cabinet contents). We talk candidly about "Ski Patrol" – that first rebound relationship that taught me what I did and didn't want moving forward. 

The podcast explores the complicated emotions that arise when you're technically separated but not yet divorced, trying to navigate casual relationships while your heart and mind aren't always on the same page. We discuss how co-parenting can actually improve after divorce, why setting clear expectations matters in every new relationship, and how physical intimacy after a long drought can be both healing and complicated.

Whether you're newly single, contemplating ending a relationship, or simply curious about what dating looks like in your forties, our unfiltered conversation offers both humor and insight. We're creating a space where the loneliness of divorce gives way to shared experiences and unexpected laughter.

Join us on this journey through the dating wilderness, and share your own stories with us at [email protected]. After all, the path to finding yourself after divorce is rarely straight – but it doesn't have to be walked alone.

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