30% of women over the age of 50 are single. 50% of women over age 65 are single.  Too often the whole dating process is overwhelming, frustrating, and unsuccessful. Enter Bela Gandhi- the nationally known dating coach who regularly appears on Good Morning America and hosts a hit podcast, “The Smart Dating Academy.” So whether you need to fix your picker, find the whole idea of dating daunting or are not finding success when it comes to companionship and love, Bela’s got your back. And if you are not on the hunt, you know someone who is! 

After you listen to this episode, head on over to Substack.com/@DrStreicher for my post on avoiding a sexually transmitted infection! 

 On this episode: 

·      Is it ever too late to find love?

·      What’s BETTER about dating over 50?

·      WHAT is the biggest MISTAKE midlife women make when it comes to dating?

·      If women need to resign themselves to dating OLDER men

·      TIPS for ON-LINE dating

·      What if someone doesn't want to go online? 

·      RED-FLAGS you need to know

·      What about women seeking women? Do you advise the same things?

·      When it comes to dating WIDOWERS, what's your advice? 

·      How about the DIVORCED guys? 

·      How long someone should wait before GETTING NAKED?

·      How much PAST HISTORY should be shared? 

 Website:    www.smartdatingacademy.com

Podcast:  Podcast - Smart Dating Academy

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Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/smartdatingacademy

Watch: TED Talk - The Secret to Lasting Love!

Lauren Streicher, MD is a clinical professor of obstetrics and gynecology at Northwestern University’s Feinberg School of Medicine, and the founding medical director of the Northwestern Medicine Center for Sexual Medicine and Menopause and a Senior Research Fellow of The Kinsey Institute, Indiana University. She is a certified menopause practitioner of The Menopause Society. She is the Medical Director of Community Education and Outreach for Midi Health. 

Dr. Streicher is the medical correspondent for Chicago’s top-rated news program, the WGN Morning News, and has been seen on The Today Show, Good Morning America, The Oprah Winfrey Show, CNN, NPR, Dr. Radio, Nightline, Fox and Friends, The Steve Harvey Show, CBS This Morning, ABC News Now, NBCNightlyNews,20/20, and World News Tonight. She is an expert source for many magazines and serves on the medical advisory board of The Kinsey Institute, Self Magazine, and Prevention Magazine. She writes a regular column for The Ethel by AARP and Prevention Magazine. 

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Books by Lauren Streicher, MD

 

Hot Flash Hell: A Gynecologist's Guide to Turning Down the Heat

Sex Rx- Hormones, Health, and Your Best Sex Ever

The Essential Guide to Hysterectomy

                                     To Find a Menopause Clinician

Midi Health   www.Joinmidi.com

Midi Health is a telehealth company that provides high-level menopause care and takes insurance in all 50 states. Dr. Streicher is Midi’s Medical Director of Education and Community Outreach and is familiar with their medical protocols, which are all regularly updated and set by the top academic menopause experts in the country. 

 

The Menopause Society- Certified Menopause Practitioner List Menopause.org

 

It also may be helpful to check with major medical centers in your area. Many have menopause clinics or lists of doctors who have an interest and expertise in menopause. 

 

If you are in the Chicago area, the center founded by Dr. Streicher: 

The Northwestern Medicine Center for Sexual Medicine and Menopause Sexmedmenopause.nm.org

 

 

 

 Dr. Streicher’s Inside Information podcast is not intended to replace medical advice and should be used to supplement, not replace, care by your personal healthcare clinician. Dr. Streicher disclaims liability for any medical outcomes that may occur because of applying methods suggested or discussed in this podcast.