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In this episode, I discuss the idea of building a legacy. I share how over the past year and a half, through my podcast, social media, and networking, I have been building mine. My mission has been to help other single people like me find more joy. Through my transparency, I hope to help others feel understood and less alone. It takes bravery to be real on this podcast, in photos, etc. I hope I’m known for that too. I challenge you to think about what it is you want to be know...

Since I recognize that the holidays are often busy, stressful, and not so holly jolly, I want to remind you of some of the things we singles should be grateful for and also give you all some ideas to bring a bit more joy to your Christmas season.We can plan time away without permission or agreement (within reason)We can decorate as little or as much and in any fashion we want.We don't have to share the goodies and gifts we receive.We can get a little extra fluffy (or unshaved) and no one know...

'Tis the Damn Season... You can call me babe for the weekend." ~ Taylor SwiftCuffing season as defined by Merriam Webster:"Refers to a period of time where single people begin looking for short term partnerships to pass the colder months of the year.' Cuffing season begins in October and lasts until just after Valentine's Day.Paraphrasing a recent article from Today.com says that cuffing season is a seasonal phenomenon of single people ramping up their efforts to enter into relationship...

In this episode, I talk about navigating difficult conversations in our dating lives... When and how do we come clean about challenges (past or present) in our lives? Some of the topics I explore:Marital infidelityFinancial/debt issuesHealth concerns, including addiction or previous battles with addictionDifficult Relationships with exes or childrenI share stories from listeners and friends, as well as a couple of my own. I also give advice, for what it's worth. :)Support the Show.

In this episode, I explore all of the ways I could see my life play out as a single woman. I've done a lot of day dreaming and soul searching after divorce. One of the things I like to think about is what I could do if I grow old alone, but not lonely.Ideas of how I could spend my golden years single:Be a real life golden girl - live somewhere fantastic with widowed or divorced friendsBuild a carriage house adjacent to my married friends big house at the beachLive in a resort type setting at ...

Our pets impact our dating lives in countless ways. To begin, I share a tragic story of how I adopted a black lab puppy on a whim from a not-so reputable animal shelter in Kansas City years ago. My dad, logically and lovingly asked if I had thought this decision through. I was a young single mom of a 5 year old. Was it really a good idea to add a rambunctious large dog into the mix. He warned me that some men would not want to take all of that on. I answered with... "So be it. Love...