One-Derful Life with Mary Dittman

Mary Dittman

If you're a single woman struggling to find happiness because you DON'T want to be single, this podcast is for you! Learn to create a life where you're happy even if you're single and you wish you weren't.

  1. Why Your Boundaries Aren’t Working (And How to Stop Abandoning Yourself)

    2d ago

    Why Your Boundaries Aren’t Working (And How to Stop Abandoning Yourself)

    Do you struggle with boundaries? Or do you actually struggle with enforcing them once someone pushes back? In this episode, we talk about why setting boundaries is often the easy part — and why follow-through is where most people struggle. We discuss: • Why people repeatedly cross boundaries • The difference between boundaries and control • How fear of conflict weakens follow-through • Why abandoning your own limits creates resentment • How healthy boundaries strengthen confidence and self-respect Healthy boundaries are not about punishment. They’re about protecting your peace. 💛 Resources: 👉 ABC’s of Healing https://marydittman.mykajabi.com/abcsofhealing  👉 Overcoming Loneliness https://marydittman.mykajabi.com/free%20loneliness%20training%20optin  📖 Read the full blog:https://marydittman.mykajabi.com/blog/why-your-boundaries-aren-t-working

    21 min
  2. You’re Not Too Picky: Why Healthy Standards Matter in Dating

    Jun 5

    You’re Not Too Picky: Why Healthy Standards Matter in Dating

    Have you ever been told you’re “too picky” in dating? Many women — especially over 40 — feel pressured to lower their standards out of fear that they’re asking for too much. But there’s a major difference between being superficial and having healthy standards. In this episode, we talk about why standards matter, how guilt causes women to settle, and why wanting stability, kindness, and commitment does not make you difficult. In this episode: • The difference between standards and superficiality • Why women feel guilty for wanting more • How lowering standards leads to frustration • The qualities that actually matter in long-term relationships • Why shrinking your dating pool may be a good thing You’re not too picky. You’re finally paying attention to what truly matters. 💛 Resources: 👉 ABC’s of Healing https://marydittman.mykajabi.com/abcsofhealing  👉 Overcoming Loneliness https://marydittman.mykajabi.com/free%20loneliness%20training%20optin  📖 Read the full blog:https://marydittman.mykajabi.com/blog/you-re-not-too-picky

    18 min
  3. How to Be Confident While Single (Even If You Feel Insecure)

    May 29

    How to Be Confident While Single (Even If You Feel Insecure)

    Do you ever feel like confidence is something you’ll have later… …when your life finally looks the way you want it to? When you’re in a relationship. When you feel more certain. When everything falls into place. If so, you’re not alone. In this episode, we’re talking about what confidence really is — and why it has very little to do with your relationship status, your circumstances, or even how you feel on a given day. Because real confidence isn’t something you wait to feel. It’s something you recognize based on the evidence of your life. In this episode, we discuss: • Why confidence doesn’t come from a relationship • The difference between confidence and feelings • How insecurity can exist alongside strength • Why self-reliance is the foundation of real confidence • How to look at the evidence of your life differently If you’ve ever wondered: “How can I be confident while I’m still single?” “Why do I feel insecure even when I’m doing well?” “Will I ever feel truly confident?” This episode will help you see yourself — and your life — in a different way. You don’t have to wait for everything to be perfect. You don’t have to wait until you feel different. You’re already more capable than you think. 💛 Free resources to support you: 👉 ABC’s of Healing (for heartbreak): https://marydittman.mykajabi.com/abcsofhealing  👉 Overcoming Loneliness (free training): https://marydittman.mykajabi.com/free%20loneliness%20training%20optin  📖 Read the full blog here:https://marydittman.mykajabi.com/blog/you-can-be-confident-while-you-re-still-single   One-Derful Life is a podcast for single Christian women over 40 who want to live peaceful, confident lives — even while they’re still waiting for the relationship they desire.

    23 min
  4. How to Be Authentic in Dating (Stop Overthinking What to Say)

    May 22

    How to Be Authentic in Dating (Stop Overthinking What to Say)

    Do you ever find yourself overthinking what to say in dating? Wondering if you’re coming across the “right” way… Trying to avoid saying the wrong thing… Second-guessing your responses? You’re not alone — but that approach often creates more stress than connection. In this episode, we talk about what it really means to be authentic in dating — and how to stop performing and start showing up as yourself. We discuss: • Why overthinking conversations works against you • What authenticity actually looks like in dating • The difference between honesty and oversharing • How clarity creates confidence • Why being real is more attractive than being perfect You don’t have to say everything perfectly. You just have to be real. 💛 Free resources to support you: 👉 ABC’s of Healing: https://marydittman.mykajabi.com/abcsofhealing  👉 Overcoming Loneliness: https://marydittman.mykajabi.com/free%20loneliness%20training%20optin  📖 Read the full blog here:https://marydittman.mykajabi.com/blog/stop-auditioning-for-men   One-Derful Life is a podcast for single Christian women over 40 who want to live peaceful, confident lives — even while they’re still waiting for the relationship they desire.

    25 min
  5. Stop Auditioning for Men (Why Trying Too Hard Backfires in Dating)

    May 15

    Stop Auditioning for Men (Why Trying Too Hard Backfires in Dating)

    Have you ever felt like you were trying to prove yourself to a man? Explaining why you’re a good match… Reassuring him… Trying to show him how great you are? It can happen so subtly that you don’t even realize you’re doing it. In this episode, we talk about what it means to “audition” in dating — and why trying to win someone over often backfires. We discuss: • What the “audition mindset” looks like in dating • Why trying too hard lowers your value • The difference between proving yourself and choosing wisely • How confidence changes the dynamic • Why the right relationship doesn’t require convincing You don’t have to prove your worth. You just have to recognize it — and act accordingly. 💛 Free resources to support you: 👉 ABC’s of Healing: https://marydittman.mykajabi.com/abcsofhealing  👉 Overcoming Loneliness: https://marydittman.mykajabi.com/free%20loneliness%20training%20optin  📖 Read the full blog here:https://marydittman.mykajabi.com/blog/stop-auditioning-for-men   One-Derful Life is a podcast for single Christian women over 40 who want to live peaceful, confident lives — even while they’re still waiting for the relationship they desire.

    22 min
  6. Why Men Don’t Respect You (And How to Stop Being Taken for Granted)

    May 8

    Why Men Don’t Respect You (And How to Stop Being Taken for Granted)

    Have you ever felt like you’re giving your best in a relationship… …but still being taken for granted? This is more common than you think — and the reason might not be what you expect. In this episode, we talk about the patterns that lead to feeling devalued in relationships — and how self-respect, boundaries, and standards completely change that dynamic. We discuss: • Why over-giving lowers your value • How tolerance teaches people how to treat you • Why boundaries are essential for respect • The difference between being “nice” and being respected • How to stop accepting less than what you want This isn’t about blaming yourself. It’s about understanding what’s happening — so you can change it. 💛 Free resources to support you: 👉 ABC’s of Healing: https://marydittman.mykajabi.com/abcsofhealing  👉 Overcoming Loneliness: https://marydittman.mykajabi.com/free%20loneliness%20training%20optin  📖 Read the full blog here:https://marydittman.mykajabi.com/blog/why-men-don-t-respect-you   One-Derful Life is a podcast for single Christian women over 40 who want to live peaceful, confident lives — even while they’re still waiting for the relationship they desire.

    18 min
  7. You Are the Prize: Stop Competing for Men and Know Your Worth

    May 1

    You Are the Prize: Stop Competing for Men and Know Your Worth

    Many women approach dating like they need to be chosen. They try to say the right things, do the right things, and become the kind of woman a man would want. But what if that entire mindset is backwards? In this episode, we talk about what it really means to see yourself as the prize — not in an arrogant way, but in a grounded, confident way that changes how you show up in relationships. We discuss: • Why competing for men lowers your value • The difference between being chosen and choosing • How scarcity thinking affects your dating life • What it actually means to “know your worth” • Why confidence starts with how you see yourself You don’t have to prove your worth. You just have to recognize it. 💛 Free resources to support you: 👉 ABC’s of Healing (for heartbreak): https://marydittman.mykajabi.com/abcsofhealing  👉 Overcoming Loneliness (free training): https://marydittman.mykajabi.com/free%20loneliness%20training%20optin  📖 Read the full blog here:https://marydittman.mykajabi.com/blog/you-are-the-prize   One-Derful Life is a podcast for single Christian women over 40 who want to live peaceful, confident lives — even while they’re still waiting for the relationship they desire.

    18 min
  8. Be the Hero of Your Own Life (Stop Waiting to Be Rescued)

    Apr 24

    Be the Hero of Your Own Life (Stop Waiting to Be Rescued)

    Be the Hero of Your Own Life (Stop Waiting to Be Rescued) Alternate (optional later test): Stop Waiting to Be Saved 📝 PODCAST SHOW NOTES Many of us grow up believing that someday, someone will come along and make everything better. The right relationship. The right timing. The right circumstances. But what if your life doesn’t begin when someone shows up? What if it begins when you take ownership of it? In this episode, we talk about: • Why waiting to be “rescued” keeps you stuck • How victim thinking quietly shows up in everyday life • What it looks like to take ownership without becoming harsh • How boundaries and self-respect create confidence • Why taking responsibility leads to real peace You don’t have to give up your desire for love. But you don’t have to wait for someone else to make your life feel complete. 💛 Struggling with heartbreak or loneliness? Here are two free resources to support you: 👉 ABC’s of Healing: https://marydittman.mykajabi.com/abcsofhealing  👉 Overcoming Loneliness: https://marydittman.mykajabi.com/free%20loneliness%20training%20optin  📖 Read the full blog here: https://marydittman.mykajabi.com/blog/be-the-hero-of-your-own-life   One-Derful Life is a podcast for single Christian women over 40 who want to live peaceful, confident lives — even while they’re still waiting for the relationship they desire.

    20 min
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