After divorce, heartbreak, and nearly 20 years in a marriage that ultimately wasn’t right, Sarah is sharing the full story of how she found love again in midlife—and knew this relationship was different. In this episode, we talk honestly about dating after divorce, learning to trust your intuition, recognizing green flags, and why finding love in your 40s can actually be better than the first time around. Plus, Sarah shares the wildly sweet engagement story that had me secretly wearing a wig in public like a low-budget spy. If you’re navigating dating in your 40s, healing after divorce, or wondering if healthy love is still out there for you… this one is for you.

(0:00) 🌴 Spring break adventures, capybara encounters, and why St. Augustine unexpectedly delivered
(3:00) 👽 Our latest family obsession: Project Hail Mary, aliens, and audiobook recommendations
(5:00) 💍 Sarah officially announces she’s engaged—and adjusting to fiancé life
(7:00) 💔 Rewinding the clock: life after the end of a 19-year marriage and starting over after divorce
(9:00) ❤️‍🩹 Dating after divorce, rebuilding confidence, and why jumping in too fast can happen
(10:00) 🚩 “Where’s the bag of hair?” — the hilarious dating metaphor for hidden red flags in midlife dating courtesy of the movie Fever Pitch with Drew Barrymore and Jimmy Fallon
(13:00) 💚 The unexpected green flags that made Sarah realize this relationship felt different
(15:00) 🧠 Chemistry vs. compatibility: what actually matters in long-term relationships
(17:00) 🏡 What 19 years of marriage taught Sarah about what she truly needs in a partner
(19:00) 🕵️ Behind-the-scenes of the engagement setup, ring recon, and my accidental secret-agent role
(24:00) 🎶 The proposal night: how the surprise engagement actually unfolded at the Cannons concert
(28:00) 😂 Why I was hiding in a Velma-esque wig and secretly filming the whole thing
(34:00) ✨ Why finding love in your 40s can be better than finding it in your 20s
(35:00) 🧭 Dating after divorce advice: trusting your intuition, listening to your body, and not ignoring warning signs
(44:00) 💕 The biggest lessons Sarah learned about healthy love, emotional safety, and knowing when it’s right

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