From Mrs. to Ms.

Andrea Knoche

Starting over wasn’t the plan. But what if this next chapter turns out to be the best one yet? From Mrs. to Ms. is for women navigating dating, relationships, reinvention, and the messy reality of figuring out what they actually want now. Hosted by Andrea Knoche, the show tackles the questions so many women are asking: How do I date again without losing myself? Why do I keep choosing the wrong people? What red flags am I ignoring? Can I trust my gut? How do I set better boundaries, rebuild my confidence, and create a life I actually love? Through candid conversations with relationship experts, therapists, coaches, and women who have lived it, Andrea gets into everything from dating apps and attachment styles to sex, intimacy, heartbreak, loneliness, confidence, and starting over. Expect expert advice, real stories, plenty of laughs, and conversations that sometimes get a little spicy. Whether you’re divorced, dating, happily single, starting over, or simply realizing you want more from your life and relationships, From Mrs. to Ms. is here to remind you that your next chapter gets to be written by you. Come for the dating disasters, stay for the breakthroughs, and leave knowing exactly what you’re never settling for again.

  1. 2d ago

    How to Stop People Pleasing & Set Boundaries Without Guilt

    Are you struggling with people pleasing in dating and relationships or saying yes when you really want to say no? In this episode of From Mrs. to Ms., Andrea sits down with award winning leadership coach and master hypnotherapist Amy Green Smith to talk about how to stop people pleasing, set healthy boundaries, say no without guilt, and stop abandoning your own needs to keep other people happy. Andrea gets personal about the ways people pleasing has shown up in her own dating life, including a date she knew she wanted to cancel, her tendency to accommodate other people's preferences, and even a recent moment when she realized she was looking to someone else for approval. Amy explains how to recognize when compromise has crossed into self abandonment, why someone's reaction to your boundaries can tell you a lot about the relationship, and how to stop overexplaining every time you say no. You'll also learn Amy's simple three step framework for having difficult conversations, how to practice speaking up in low stakes situations, and why taking inventory of what you complain about can reveal exactly where you may need stronger boundaries. Then Andrea puts Amy through “Compromise or People Pleasing?” with real dating scenarios including changing plans for someone you're dating, agreeing to keep things casual when you really want commitment, and staying quiet about something that hurt you because everything else is going so well. Amy leaves us with one powerful reminder: “Do not allow your silence to make you a liar.” If you've ever worried that setting a boundary will make you difficult, selfish, or unlovable, this conversation is for you. ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Meet Amy Green Smith 02:07 Why We Say Yes When We Want to Say No 07:02 What People Pleasing Really Looks Like 12:03 Healthy Compromise vs. Self Abandonment 20:03 How to Recognize People Pleasing 22:07 How to Say No Without Feeling Guilty 25:33 Why We Overexplain Our Boundaries 28:41 Can You Take Back a Yes? 31:16 Andrea Gets Vulnerable About Seeking Approval 37:06 The Three Step Boundary Recipe 40:12 When Someone Pushes Back on Your Boundary 47:18 How to Rebuild Trust in Yourself 48:30 The Complaint Inventory 50:27 Game: Compromise or People Pleasing? 58:50 Do Not Let Your Silence Make You a Liar 💡 I WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU: This week, pay attention to the moments when you’re about to say yes when you really want to say no. Before you answer, ask yourself: Am I choosing this because I genuinely want to, or because I’m afraid of disappointing someone? Start with one small moment and choose yourself. If you’re enjoying From Mrs. to Ms., take a second to rate and review the podcast. It’s one of the easiest ways to help more women find these conversations, and it truly helps the show grow. And if this episode made you think of someone who needs to hear it, send it their way. 🎧 Listen Here Apple: From Mrs to Ms Spotify: From Mrs to Ms Stay connected with Amy Green Smith ▶ YouTube: @heyamygreensmith ◎ Instagram:@heyamygreensmith 🌐 Website: Amy Green Smith The Boundaries Over Burnout Private Podcast Series is a free, six-episode mini-course that takes you from "I know I should set better boundaries" to actually having the tools, the framework, and the exact words to speak up without guilt. Evidence-based with specific scripts, it's delivered straight to your podcast app. Grab it here: amygreensmith.com/free. Stay connected with Andrea ▶ YouTube: @frommrs2ms ◎ Instagram:@from.mrs.2.ms ♪ TikTok: @from.mrs.2.ms 🌐 Website: From Mrs to Ms Podcast ✉️ Email: frommrstomspodcast@gmail.com Andrea's Emotional Detachment Guide Please help support the show (every little bit helps 💕)

    How to Stop People Pleasing & Set Boundaries Without Guilt
  2. 6d ago ·  Bonus

    Let’s Marry Harry Ep. 6: “You Want Me to Marry You NEXT WEEK?!”

    Harry Jowsey is down to five women, the wedding is ONE WEEK away, and finally someone is asking the question I’ve been screaming at my TV: Wait… you actually expect me to marry you next week?! On this Episode 6 recap of Let’s Marry Harry, we’re heading to Las Vegas, meeting the families, watching Dannelle and Harry drop the L-word, and unpacking why Amber’s hesitation may actually make her one of the most marriage-ready women left. Plus, the bathroom mystery continues, Sam starts asking some very important questions, Harry faces the ultimate parent test, and I’m raising his Husband Material Score to its highest number yet. Is Dannelle still the woman to beat? Is Amber becoming the real frontrunner? And is Harry actually starting to look like… husband material? Let’s get into it. ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 – Who’s Actually Ready for Marriage? 01:35 – The Amber & Harry Bathroom Mystery 03:20 – Vegas Baby: Five Women Remain 04:45 – Dannelle & Harry Say “I Love You” 06:40 – Meet the Families: Harry Faces the Parent Test 09:15 – Amber’s Family & Their Connection Through Grief 11:20 – The Wedding Is NEXT WEEK?! 13:50 – Why Amber’s Hesitation Is a Green Flag 15:30 – Harry Chooses His Final Three 18:25 – Why Abby & Emma Go Home 20:45 – Dannelle vs. Amber vs. Sam 22:55 – Girl, Run: His Certainty Doesn’t Override Yours 24:15 – Wait… I Actually Agree With Harry 25:40 – Harry’s Husband Material Score: 6/10 27:35 – My Women’s Ranking After Episode 6 29:35 – The Biggest Lesson From Episode 6 31:15 – Final Thoughts & Episode 7 Tease 💡 I WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU: Who do YOU think is actually ready for marriage? Is it Dannelle, who knows exactly what she wants? Amber, who’s questioning whether five weeks is enough time to make the biggest commitment of her life? Or Sam, who’s starting to question whether Harry’s story actually adds up? Edit-09---Andrea And I need your Harry Husband Material Score. I gave him his highest score yet: 6/10. Am I being too generous? 😂 🎧 Listen Here ⭐ Rate and review the podcast — I’ll be reading some of your reviews on an upcoming episode. Apple: From Mrs to Ms Spotify: From Mrs to Ms Stay connected with Andrea ▶ YouTube: @frommrs2ms ◎ Instagram:@from.mrs.2.ms ♪ TikTok: @from.mrs.2.ms 🌐 Website: From Mrs to Ms Podcast ✉️ Email: frommrstomspodcast@gmail.com Please help support the show (every little bit helps 💕)

    Let’s Marry Harry Ep. 6: “You Want Me to Marry You NEXT WEEK?!”
  3. Sep 29

    Divorced. Dating Again. WTF Do I Do Now? | Separation Story Time

    What happens after the divorce papers are signed and suddenly you’re sitting there thinking… what the hell do I do now? This week, Andrea sits down with Amber Lee, creator of Separation Story Time, for a hilarious, honest and surprisingly vulnerable conversation about the part of divorce nobody really prepares you for: becoming single again. Amber shares how her own divorce led her to start documenting the messy moments of starting over, eventually turning those stories into Separation Story Time and a community of people navigating divorce, dating, single parenthood and everything that comes next. Andrea and Amber get into dating apps, the divorce glow up, terrible dates, falling in love again, being naked with someone new after marriage, body insecurity, sex after divorce, dating as a single mom and the very strange experience of realizing you actually might like this new version of yourself. They also get very honest about the grief that can exist even when you know a marriage needed to end, why healing is anything but linear, and what Amber wishes someone had told her when she was sitting in the hardest part of starting over. And yes… there are dating disasters. Because obviously. In this episode: • What divorce actually feels like versus what you think it will feel like • Why dating apps feel like an endless supply of “options” that aren't really options • The divorce glow up and becoming the main character in your own life again • Falling in love after divorce • Sex and body confidence after marriage • Dating while raising a child • When to introduce someone you're dating to your kids • Staying friends with an ex • Younger men, splitting the check and post divorce thirst traps • Why starting over can eventually become something you never expected Amber’s reminder for anyone in the messy middle: your life isn't over. You can grieve what mattered and still build a life you love on the other side. ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 The part of divorce nobody talks about 01:40 How Separation Story Time started 05:37 Getting married young and why the marriage ended 08:45 What Amber thought divorce would be like 12:30 The first date after divorce 16:08 The divorce glow up 21:11 Dating apps: love them or hate them? 24:09 Where do you actually meet people now? 28:01 Catfishing and dating profile lies 33:18 Hinge, Bumble and Tinder 35:32 Sex after marriage 36:36 Body confidence and intimacy after divorce 43:53 Dating as a single mom 47:11 When should someone meet your child? 50:47 Divorce & dating rapid fire 55:41 Checking your ex's social media 57:27 Would Amber ever get married again? 58:17 What every woman starting over needs to hear 💡 I WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU: If this episode made you think of a woman who is navigating her own “Mrs. to Ms.” chapter, send it to her. And don’t forget to follow the show and leave a review. Find Amber and read Separation Story Time: Separation Story Time Follow @SeparationStoryTime on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook. 🎧 Listen Here Apple: From Mrs to Ms Spotify: From Mrs to Ms Stay connected with Andrea ▶ YouTube: @frommrs2ms ◎ Instagram:@from.mrs.2.ms ♪ TikTok: @from.mrs.2.ms 🌐 Website: From Mrs to Ms Podcast ✉️ Email: frommrstomspodcast@gmail.com Please help support the show (every little bit helps 💕)

    Divorced. Dating Again. WTF Do I Do Now? | Separation Story Time
  4. Sep 22 ·  Bonus

    Harry Said “I Love You”… Then Immediately Regretted It | Let’s Marry Harry Ep. 5 Recap

    SPOILER WARNING: This episode contains spoilers for Episode 5 of Let’s Marry Harry. Harry Jowsey just said “I love you”… and almost immediately regretted it. Episode 5 of Netflix’s Let’s Marry Harry finally gives us some of the emotional depth I’ve been waiting for. Harry opens up about his fear of losing love, Amber and Harry connect over grief, Sam starts asking the questions that actually matter, and Juliana wants Harry to finally tell her how he feels. And then everything goes off the rails. Juliana tells Harry she loves him. Harry says it back. The problem? He doesn’t mean it. We’re talking about why saying “I love you” just to avoid an uncomfortable moment isn’t kindness, why self-awareness means very little without behavioral change, and why chemistry and compatibility are two completely different things. Plus, Amber shoots to the top of my board after a surprisingly vulnerable date… right before that mysterious bathroom situation changes the entire mood. My Harry Husband Material Score is officially back up to a 5.5/10, but with that shower still running, I’m not sure how long it’s going to survive. Tell me: Was Harry wrong for saying “I love you” when he didn’t mean it? Is Amber your new frontrunner? And what is YOUR Harry Husband Material Score this week? Follow From Mrs. to Ms. so you don’t miss my Episode 6 recap. ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Is Harry Becoming Husband Material? 05:00 Harry’s Fear of Losing Love 07:15 Amber & Harry Connect Over Grief 10:20 Sam Asks the Right Questions 15:10 The “I Love You” Disaster 23:15 Self-Awareness Without Behavioral Change 28:10 Harry Ends Things With Juliana 35:00 Amber & Harry Disappear Into the Bathroom 👀 40:30 Harry’s Husband Material Score 💡 I WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU: Would you forgive someone for saying “I love you” when they didn’t mean it? Tell me in the comments, and follow From Mrs. to Ms. for the Episode 6 recap. 🎧 Listen Here Apple: From Mrs to Ms Spotify: From Mrs to Ms Stay connected with Andrea ▶ YouTube: @frommrs2ms ◎ Instagram:@from.mrs.2.ms ♪ TikTok: @from.mrs.2.ms 🌐 Website: From Mrs to Ms Podcast ✉️ Email: frommrstomspodcast@gmail.com Please help support the show (every little bit helps 💕)

    Harry Said “I Love You”… Then Immediately Regretted It | Let’s Marry Harry Ep. 5 Recap
  5. Sep 15

    Women Control Sex, Men Control Commitment? Traditional Man Responds | Part 2

    What happens when a first date turns into a full blown debate about how men and women date? Traditional Man is back for Part 2, and this time the conversation goes way beyond what happened between Andrea and him. After hearing Andrea’s original episode about their date, he came on the podcast to explain his perspective. In Part 1, they unpacked what he says Andrea got wrong, why he was “testing” her, the low cut dress debate, feeling objectified and whether effort on a date creates expectations. Now things get even spicier. Traditional Man shares his views on sexual history, dating double standards, what men really think about a woman’s past, why he believes women’s preferences are celebrated while men’s are criticized, and one statement Andrea absolutely needed him to explain: “Women control sex. Men control commitment.” Andrea and Amy push back. Do women control commitment too? Do men also decide whether sex happens? Should someone’s sexual past determine their value as a future partner? And can you have a dating preference without judging people who do not fit it? Then the conversation takes one final unexpected turn. And just when you think the debate is over, Andrea finally asks the question she never got answered: Did he actually want a second date? His answer might be the biggest surprise of the entire conversation. This conversation is provocative, uncomfortable at times, surprisingly funny and exactly why dating conversations need more than one perspective. Now I want to hear yours. Did hearing Traditional Man explain his perspective change your opinion at all? Which argument did you agree with? Which one had you yelling at your phone? And if you haven’t listened to Part 1 or the original Traditional Man episode, S8 E11, start there first. ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Does a Woman’s Past Matter? 03:50 Are Men and Women Judged Differently? 04:24 3 Partners vs. 70 Partners 05:00 Men Care About a Woman’s Past? 07:31 Dating Generalizations and Safety 09:37 What Men Really Think About Sexual History 10:27 “Your Playbook Is Exhausting” 12:07 Are Women’s Preferences Celebrated More Than Men’s? 13:03 Women Control Sex, Men Control Commitment? 15:55 Older Women Dating Younger Men 17:20 Does Scarcity Create Value in Dating? 18:06 Preferences vs. Judgment 20:27 Andrea Apologizes About the Flowers 😂 20:56 Did He Actually Want a Second Date? 22:30 Same Date, Two Completely Different Experiences 💡 I WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU: Do women control sex while men control commitment? Should someone’s sexual history matter when choosing a partner? And can we have preferences without placing judgment on people who don’t fit them? Come find me on Instagram @from.mrs.2.ms and send me a DM with the argument you agreed with most AND the one you completely disagreed with. And if you’re new to this story, listen to the original Traditional Man episode, S8 E11, and Part 1 first. Trust me, you need the backstory. 🎧 Listen Here Apple: From Mrs to Ms Spotify: From Mrs to Ms Stay connected with Andrea ▶ YouTube: @frommrs2ms ◎ Instagram:@from.mrs.2.ms ♪ TikTok: @from.mrs.2.ms 🌐 Website: From Mrs to Ms Podcast ✉️ Email: frommrstomspodcast@gmail.com Please help support the show (every little bit helps 💕)

    Women Control Sex, Men Control Commitment? Traditional Man Responds | Part 2
  6. Sep 11 ·  Bonus

    Let’s Marry Harry Episode 4: He Called It Toxic… Then Saved Her

    Spoiler alert: We are recapping Episode 4 of Netflix’s Let’s Marry Harry, and Harry Jowsey may finally be showing a few signs of husband material. But do not get too excited. Andrea is joined by dating and relationship coach Ozzie Osborne to break down the growing tension between Amber and Juliana, Abby’s surprisingly meaningful conversation about married life, and Rickiyah’s powerful decision to choose herself when Harry could not fully choose her. Then Harry identifies his toxic dynamic with Juliana, admits that he feels himself slipping into old patterns, recognizes that he is love bombing her… and saves her anyway. Is self awareness actually growth if your choices never change? Is Harry looking for a wife, or is he still chasing chemistry, validation, and the emotional high of an unhealthy connection? Andrea gives Harry a husband material score of 5 out of 10. Ozzie is far less generous. Follow From Mrs. to Ms. for more Let’s Marry Harry recaps, honest dating conversations, and plenty of opinions you may or may not agree with. ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Harry Jowsey and the husband material debate 04:24 Is Harry finally showing some growth? 12:23 Amber interrupts Juliana’s time with Harry 18:08 The blindfolded communication challenge 21:11 Abby asks the right question about marriage 24:25 Rickiyah confronts Harry about their connection 29:47 Rickiyah chooses herself 31:04 Harry recognizes his toxic pattern with Juliana 39:06 The elimination ceremony begins 41:01 Harry saves Juliana despite every red flag 43:22 Elli is sent home 46:17 Harry’s husband material score 48:44 Andrea’s Episode 4 frontrunners 53:54 Final verdict and listener questions 💡 I WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU: Was Harry right to save Juliana? And what did you think about Rickiyah walking away? Share your husband material score for Harry after Episode 4. 🎧 Listen Here Apple: From Mrs to Ms Spotify: From Mrs to Ms Stay connected with Andrea ▶ YouTube: @frommrs2ms ◎ Instagram:@from.mrs.2.ms ♪ TikTok: @from.mrs.2.ms 🌐 Website: From Mrs to Ms Podcast ✉️ Email: frommrstomspodcast@gmail.com Stay connected with Ozzie Osborne ◎ Instagram: @Iamozzieosborne Wanna buy me a cup of coffee? (every little bit helps 💕)

    Let’s Marry Harry Episode 4: He Called It Toxic… Then Saved Her
  7. Sep 8

    He Heard me talk about our date.. Now “Traditional Man” Wants to Respond | Part 1

    What happens when the man you talked about on your podcast actually listens... and wants to respond? Back in Season 8, Episode 11, Andrea shared the story of a date with a self proclaimed “Traditional Man.” She walked away from the date feeling questioned, tested and, at times, objectified. He walked away with a very different interpretation of what happened. If you haven’t heard the original episode, go back and listen to S8 E11 first for the full story. And yes, he heard the episode. This week, Amy Watts is back as Andrea revisits the date and the claims he says she got wrong. But instead of trying to guess what he meant, they decide to ask him directly. Traditional Man joins the conversation to explain his side, including what being a traditional man means to him, why he says he was “testing” Andrea, why he searched through her Instagram before their date, and whether a woman showing her body publicly creates any expectation about what she should give a man privately. Then the conversation gets even more interesting when Andrea asks one very simple question: “Did you earn my low cut dress?” His answer opens up an entirely different conversation about dating, vulnerability, effort, entitlement and what men and women believe they owe each other when dating. This is only Part 1. Do you hear entitlement in his perspective, or do you understand where he’s coming from? ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 He’s Here: Traditional Man Responds 01:18 He Heard the Original Episode 05:07 What Andrea Got Wrong 11:44 “I Was Testing You” 14:27 Does a Man Care About a Woman’s Past? 17:24 Women Control Sex, Men Control Commitment? 19:14 Traditional Man Joins the Conversation 27:48 What Is a “Traditional Man”? 30:38 The Low Cut Dress Debate 43:49 Vulnerability or Entitlement? 44:18 “Did You Earn My Low Cut Dress?” 🔥 💡 I WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU: Listen now, then come find me on Instagram @from.mrs.2.ms and tell me whose perspective you understand more. And make sure you’re following so you don’t miss Part 2. 🎧 Listen Here Apple: From Mrs to Ms Spotify: From Mrs to Ms Stay connected with Andrea ▶ YouTube: @frommrs2ms ◎ Instagram:@from.mrs.2.ms ♪ TikTok: @from.mrs.2.ms 🌐 Website: From Mrs to Ms Podcast ✉️ Email: frommrstomspodcast@gmail.com Please help support the show (every little bit helps 💕)

    He Heard me talk about our date.. Now “Traditional Man” Wants to Respond | Part 1
  8. Sep 1 ·  Bonus

    Let’s Marry Harry Ep. 3: He Wants a Wife… So He Kissed 11 Women?!

    Harry Jowsey says he’s ready to leave his old dating life behind, settle down and find a wife. So naturally, in Episode 3 of Let’s Marry Harry, he kisses 11 women in one night. Yes. Eleven. This week, I’m breaking down the moment “Scary Harry” starts creeping back in and asking the question that matters more than how many women he kissed: Can Harry actually change his relationship patterns when temptation is sitting right in front of him? We’re talking about Harry’s growing connection with Dannelle, why Juliana may be activating a very different side of him, the women beginning to compete for Harry instead of evaluating whether he’s actually right for them, and why chemistry and compatibility are definitely not the same thing. And then there’s Harry’s realization that maybe kissing his way through the house isn’t exactly helping him find a wife. Self awareness is a start. But self awareness without behavioral change is just really accurate narration. Plus, I reveal my updated frontrunners, give you my Girl, Run Moment of the Week, and Harry’s Husband Material Score takes another hit. The bigger question after Episode 3 is no longer whether Harry can find a woman he likes. Can Harry actually choose one and give up all the other possibilities? Spoilers for Episode 3 ahead. 💍 Follow From Mrs to Ms and tell me your Harry Husband Material Score after Episode 3. ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Why Monogamy Is a Choice 00:22 Harry Kissed 11 Women in ONE Night?! 02:21 Can Harry Actually Change? 04:06 Sam Feels Like Harry Cheated 06:31 What Happened With Dannelle Upstairs? 08:47 Are the Women Competing for Harry? 10:00 Scary Harry Takes Over 13:28 The Naked Painting Date Gets Messy 15:49 Juliana: Chemistry or Compatibility? 18:12 Girl, Run Moment of the Week 20:38 Who I’m Watching Now 22:59 Elimination + Harry’s Husband Material Score 27:21 Can Harry Actually Choose One Woman? 💡 I WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU: What is YOUR Harry Husband Material Score after Episode 3? I dropped him to a 4/10 this week. 🎧 Listen Here Apple: From Mrs to Ms Spotify: From Mrs to Ms Stay connected with Andrea ▶ YouTube: @frommrs2ms ◎ Instagram:@from.mrs.2.ms ♪ TikTok: @from.mrs.2.ms 🌐 Website: From Mrs to Ms Podcast ✉️ Email: frommrstomspodcast@gmail.com Please help support the show (every little bit helps 💕)

    Let’s Marry Harry Ep. 3: He Wants a Wife… So He Kissed 11 Women?!
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Starting over wasn’t the plan. But what if this next chapter turns out to be the best one yet? From Mrs. to Ms. is for women navigating dating, relationships, reinvention, and the messy reality of figuring out what they actually want now. Hosted by Andrea Knoche, the show tackles the questions so many women are asking: How do I date again without losing myself? Why do I keep choosing the wrong people? What red flags am I ignoring? Can I trust my gut? How do I set better boundaries, rebuild my confidence, and create a life I actually love? Through candid conversations with relationship experts, therapists, coaches, and women who have lived it, Andrea gets into everything from dating apps and attachment styles to sex, intimacy, heartbreak, loneliness, confidence, and starting over. Expect expert advice, real stories, plenty of laughs, and conversations that sometimes get a little spicy. Whether you’re divorced, dating, happily single, starting over, or simply realizing you want more from your life and relationships, From Mrs. to Ms. is here to remind you that your next chapter gets to be written by you. Come for the dating disasters, stay for the breakthroughs, and leave knowing exactly what you’re never settling for again.

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