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This podcast is for every single, divorced, and widowed woman in her late 30s and beyond who is in the dating scene or considering a comeback. Hear women like you talk all about their first dates and how they’re navigating the changed dating world. Become a wiser, in-the-know dater, as women share their experiences and the lessons they've learned with host Jodi Klein and you. Visit firstdatestories.com to check out tips on self-care and dating in midlife.
The typical political conversation is often callous towards the other side, seeing them as stupid, immoral, or both… while painting “our” side as smart and principled. (This is done on all sides.) The aim of Mindful Politics is to provide an alternative that uplifts the audience and brings deeper understanding of one another, and innovation to political dialogue. We will model a political conversation that aims for compassionate learning about the most popular issues, so that everyone can be ...
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There are Only Three Ways to Grow Your Business with Mike Savage
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Episode 74! In the world of sales and marketing there are many viewpoints about how to do both successfully. My guest, Mike Savage, believes that there are only three ways to grow your business and have marketing and sales play well together. Mike works with 6-figure entrepreneurs who are hell-bent on getting to 7-figures without sacrificing their …
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How to Use Improv to Improve Business Communications with Bill Prinzivalli
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Episode 73! Most people think of improv as “being funny”. It’s much more than that. There are many ways that improv can be woven into the business world, especially when it comes to communications. That’s what I discuss with Bill Prinzivalli in this episode. Bill is an organizational consultant and a transformational coach who incorporates mindfuln…
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How to Increase Your Sales by Partnering with Trusted Advisors featuring Raffi Yardemian
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Episode 72! Sales can be a complicated process and tiring if you go about it the wrong way. There’s the stigma of salespeople being annoying. For solopreneurs, consultants, fractional C-Suites, and entrepreneurs – how do you get your message across without being salesy? Through relationships with trusted advisors. That’s what I discuss with Raffi Y…
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How to Create Your Own Networking Group with Michael Gordon
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Episode 71! If you’re entrepreneurial there’s a good chance that you attend networking events and join networking groups for business development. But what happens when you’re not getting enough business from your efforts? Have you ever thought about starting your own networking group? That’s what I discuss with my guest, Michael Gordon. Michael is…
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The Importance of Altruism in Business with Sandy Gennaro
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Episode 70! Altruism can be a powerful force in your life if you understand how to practice it. That’s what I discuss with my guest, Sandy Gennaro. Sandy Gennaro is a world-class speaker/drummer/author/coach who has recorded and toured with several globally known artists. First, you need to think outside of yourself and always be willing to help ot…
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How to Improve Your Communication Skills Using Improv with Meridith Grundei
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Episode 69! Many people associate improv with being funny. It’s so much more than that, it can be an important part of effective communication for everyday work and life in general. That’s what I discuss in this episode with my guest, Meridith Grundei. Meridith is a public speaking and presentation skills coach who works with individuals and organi…
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The Art and Science of Getting Referrals with Gregory Klein-Hertzel
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Episode 68! Today we’re taking a look at how to build valuable relationships with people who will help promote your business. My guest is serial entrepreneur Gregory Klein-Hertzel with ConnectivTech. ConnectivTech is a Fractional CTO organization specializing in I.T. procurement & vendor selection. The Networking Journey Networking is a journey. If…
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Leah Cooper & Mira Rao - Politics & Holism
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Here's the video version of this: https://youtu.be/eLfktCfs-tU ** MY GUESTS: Leah Cooper: https://www.youtube.com/c/thecentreofki https://www.instagram.com/thecentreofki/ https://www.thecentreofki.com.au/ Podcast: https://www.thewellbeingroom.com/ Mira Rao: https://www.youtube.com/@mirarao5864 https://www.instagram.com/miraraocoach/ https://www.mir…
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How to Create Successful Mentoring Experiences with Hassan Akmal
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Episode 67! Mentorship is one of my favorite topics for this show. My guest Hassan Akmal and I recently discussed how to create successful mentoring relationships. Hassan is an American career and life mastery consultant, author, professor, thought leader, philanthropist, and former professional tennis player and athlete ambassador to the United St…
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Annie Moussu and Winnie Sher -- Mindful Politics
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Winnie Sher is a life coach and NLP Master Practitioner. She helps East/South East Asian (ESEA) women to transcend parental and cultural expectations, express themselves confidently and create deep impact in their careers, businesses and relationships. https://winniesher.com Annie Moussu is a certified EFT Tapping Master Practitioner helping women …
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Why You Should Be Marketing Your Business on Tik Tok
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Today we’re discussing Tik Tok for business and my guest is Alex Hitt. How did Alex get involved with Tik Tok and get to where he is today? He embraced the latest trend. Most businesses don’t know what to do with Tik Tok. Alex moved to Hawaii in 2021 with no real estate experience and sold $3 million worth of real estate through social media with p…
About my guests: Sandy Freschi is a coach, mentor, and guide for people who guide and mentor other people. She uses intuitive art, energy healing, and Human Design to assist them with the clarity needed to show up in their lives, relationships, and businesses in the most effective way. https://www.sandyfreschi.com Shweta Parmar is an Ayurvedic prac…
About my guests: Eric Klein is a best-selling leadership author and an ordained lineage holder in a 5,000 year old meditation tradition. His work translates timeless wisdom into practices for busy people who want to embody greater spirit, meaning, and authenticity in their lives. For the past 40 years, he’s worked with over 25,000 people in a wide …
What a milestone! The first ever conversation for this show. My heartfelt thanks to my two guests who were courageous enough to show up for this, and for their mindful, graceful presence in discussing the challenging topic of politics. Read more about them below. --George Kao About my guests: Founder & director of UZAZU Embodied Intelligence, Dylan…
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Mindful Politics - Pilot Episode - and why the colors in the logo? 🎨
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Welcome to the Mindful Politics podcast! In this episode I share my reasons for starting this podcast and my hopes for what it could become / how it could benefit you and our society. Comment on this episode (and watch the video if you'd like) here -- https://youtu.be/tYo14JonnkI Follow our Twitter account here: https://twitter.com/MindfulPolTeam…
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How Relationships Created a Bestselling Book With Justin Breen
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Episode 65! It seems that every entrepreneur is told to write a book at some point in their career. A book is a key that opens up doors for you that you wouldn’t have been able to open without one. My guest, Justin Breen has written two books and he shares his insights and journey to becoming a bestselling author. His newest book, Epic Life has sol…
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The Power of Gratitude with David George Brooke
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Episode 64!The big idea in this episode is the power of gratitude. That’s what I discuss with my guest, David George Brooke. David AKA That Gratitude Guy, has been a speaker, coach, and best-selling author for over 25 years. He is a former Nordstrom store manager and has managed in the corporate world for over 30 years.After going through losses of…
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How to Create a Circle of Trusted Advisors With Electra Govoni
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Episode 63!Finding or starting your own professional group of advisors can be a daunting task, but a great investment of your time if you know how to go about it. That’s what I discuss with Electra Govoni in this episode. Electra is a business coach who helps owners of small and medium sized companies go from barely surviving to thriving in their b…
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How to Build Meaningful Relationships with Jonathan Rosen
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Episode 62!When it comes to building relationships in the business world there is a relational model and a transactional model, I discuss which one is better with my guest Jonathan Rosen. Jonathan founded Collaberex 6 years ago with the sole mission of helping executives, small business owners and professional service providers build meaningful, im…
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How to Build Relationships That Lead to Valuable Referrals With Matt Ward
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Episode 61!More referrals are the holy grail for entrepreneurs and sales professionals. But how do you get more? That’s what I discuss with Matt Ward in this episode. Matt is an author, speaker and referral coach that teaches service-based small business owners by showing them how easy getting more word-of-mouth referrals can be if you just have th…
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Business Planning for a Recession: Four Critical Steps for CEOs with Glenn Gow
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This episode’s big idea is business planning for a recession: Four critical steps for CEOs. My guest, Glenn Gow believes that any company can find a pathway to success regardless of what’s happening in their economic environment. Glenn was a CEO for 25 years. Now, he's a CEO Coach. He's going to make you more successful. But it's not only about bei…
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How to Stop Beating Yourself Up With Brian Reinbold
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Today’s big idea is the subject of beating yourself up and how to stop it. That’s what I discuss with Brian Reinbold, who is The Voice of BraveHearts Radio and The Host of BraveHearts Adventures. Brian is a Master Storyteller and loves to do Voice Work and EmCee Events.Many people do this about the things that they set out to do but didn’t accompli…
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How to Be of Service for Your Network with Steve Lover
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If you want to bring a big idea to life in the entrepreneurship world there are two things that you need to focus on and take action on: The concept of service vs pleasing and then creating value. That’s what I discuss in this episode with Business Development Coach Steve Lover.Let’s start with service vs. pleasing and why it’s so important.When we…
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How to Create a Safe Space to Sprout Your Next Big Idea
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Episode 57! Many entrepreneurs feel alone in their endeavors. It helps to create a support system. That’s what I discuss with Marcy Fortnow, founder of Engaging Play and Diana Patel, an executive coach. We started the discussion by examining stump speeches and sprout speeches.Stump speech is where you establish yourself as an expert while giving a …
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How to Manifest Great Things in Your Life With Colin Sprake
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Episode 56!The topic of “manifesting success” came up recently during a conversation with Colin Sprake. Since 2004, Colin has helped hundreds of thousands of entrepreneurs and their families make lasting changes in their personal and professional lives.Colin believes that we are manifesting all the time. Sometimes we’re manifesting what we do want …
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How to Create Flow States With Chris M. King
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Episode 55! Today the subject of “Flow” is the focus of our conversation. My guest is Chris M. King, executive performance coach, author, speaker, and founder of Status Flow.What is flow? Athletes refer to it as being in the zone, its runner’s high, basketball players call it going unconscious and other people have other names. Flow is the optimal …
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How to Build and Market a New Service Offering With Robbie Samuels
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Episode 54!In this episode my guest, Robbie Samuels, and I discuss big idea of bringing a new service offering to life while marketing it. Robbie is an author, speaker, and business growth strategy coach recognized as a networking expert by Harvard Business Review, Forbes, Lifehacker, and Inc.When it comes to creating service offerings don’t just a…
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How Mentors Can Help You Get Unstuck With Jonathan Sparks
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Episode 53!In this episode my guest, Jonathan Sparks, and I discuss how mentors can help get you unstuck. Jonathan the Founder of Sparks Law that handles business and transactional matters for entrepreneurs and small businesses. Additionally, Jonathan has a weekly podcast and as a musician has released a new single monthly in 2022.Jonathan believes…
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How to Ask Questions That Create Great Mentoring Experiences With Kevin Bruner
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Episode 52! The foundation of great mentoring experiences is knowing how to ask great questions. That’s what I discuss in this episode with Kevin Bruner, a Fractional VP of Sales and the President of Mash Bill Consulting.Mentoring is about giving you, the mentee, the empowerment to make good decisions based on your experience and knowledge. Mentors…
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How to Create Relationship Marketing Experiences With Jason Abrahams
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Relationship marketing is often overlooked. When it’s embraced it can change the trajectory of your business if you know how to harness the power of it. That’s what I discuss with Jason Abrahams, a fractional CMO, growth strategist, and founder of Next Play Marketing.Is it business development or is it relationship marketing? Jason believes they’re…
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How to Create Successful Mentoring Experiences with Shelby Scarbough
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Episode 50!Mentoring doesn’t have to be a formal program or system; it can be natural and organic. This doesn’t mean that you sit back and wait for it to happen, there are things you can do to create successful mentoring experiences. That’s what I discuss in this episode with Shelby Scarbrough, a serial entrepreneur, author, and mentor.Sometimes me…
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How to Build a Team That Will Bring Your Big Idea to Life with Bill Haase
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Episode 49!It’s rare that a single person can bring a big idea to life by themselves. You’ll need a team and how to build that team is what I discussed with Bill Haase, entrepreneur, and financial advisor.How to many big ideas come to life? It happens when you take one small idea and ask yourself “How big can this go, where’s the market?” Here’s a …
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How to Create Successful Client Experiences with Andrew Hays
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“You’re not selling a service; you’re selling an experience.” That’s what I discussed with Andrew Hays, an entrepreneur and attorney.What sticks with people is the experience that they have with you. All of your clients should have a similar experience, from beginning to end, which means you’re engaging them with a similar process. A process is a l…
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How to Overcome the Visionary Curse of the Entrepreneur with Dave Young
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Dave Young and I discussed the visionary’s curse, especially with entrepreneurs. Dave is the co-host of the Builder Nuggets podcast, a business coach and entrepreneur. He realized that he was experiencing the curse when he was developing an imposter syndrome.Dave was really good at developing ideas and coming up with strategies, but really struggle…
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How to Create Your Sales and Marketing Playbook with Scott Rosenzweig
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Idea Climbing® Podcast Episode 46Many companies don’t have a sales plan or a strategy to accelerate business growth according to my guest Scott Rosenzweig. Scott is a Sales & Marketing Accelerator dedicated to the growth of small & midsized (SMB) businesses.Unfortunately, lack of performance from a business is usually related to the fact that they …
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How to Open and Close Any Presentation with Joel Weldon
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Idea Climbing® Podcast Episode 45If you’re an entrepreneur you’re constantly presenting to people. But are you doing it effectively? I recently discussed a component of successful presentations with Joel Weldon, a Hall of Fame professional speaker with over 3,000 paid talks and who has personally coached over 10,000 speakers. Yes, he knows a thing …
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How to Approach Potential Mentors With Steve Ferman
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Idea Climbing® Podcast Episode 44While many people and publications will tell you mentoring is important, not many clearly define it or tell you how to get started. That’s what I discuss with my guest, Steve Ferman.When I mentioned mentoring the first thing Steve brought up is that, as a mentee, you need to be prepared for brutally honest and trans…
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How to Overcome Negative Influences and Embrace Possibility With Brittany Anderson
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Idea Climbing® Podcast Episode 43If you’re not careful negative people can rain on your parade and hold you back. Thankfully, there are ways to avoid those things. That’s what I discuss during this episode with my guest, Brittany Anderson.Brittany’s current big idea is the creation of the “Dream Architect Movement”. Her primary role is helping peop…
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How to Get People to Support Your Big Idea With Steve Hunt
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Idea Climbing® Podcast Episode 42If you want to bring a big idea to life a support system will take you there faster than you could alone. That’s what Steve Hunt and I recently discussed. After twenty years as a corporate executive turned entrepreneur, Steve has learned the keys to selling big ideas. One way to create that is through a process call…
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How to Create an Action Plan to Bring Your Big Idea to Life With Megan Robinson
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Idea Climbing® Podcast Episode 41In this episode Megan Robinson and I discuss the skills needed to bring your big idea to life. Megan is the principal at E Leader Experience and works with individuals and teams to develop self-leadership skills that grow companies.When it comes to creating an action plan there’s the tactical side of the equation an…
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How to Market Your Business Through Storytelling With Michael Davis
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Idea Climbing® Podcast Episode 40Storytelling is a popular subject. While many people will tell you how important it is, few will tell you HOW to craft compelling stories. Recently I spoke with Michael Davis, a speech and storytelling coach, about how to create compelling stories even if you're a novice at doing so.Back in 2002 Michael met Darin, t…
Do you wonder whether you’ll ever meet a man who is the right partner for the woman you’ve become? Janine did. She'd left her quarter-of-a-century marriage. When the pandemic began eight years later, she had a successful career and the wisdom that comes from decades of self-development. On our Season 4 finale, Janine shares how she approached datin…
How do you handle things when a date you’re excited to go on leads to the ultimate dating disappointment? Sandy knows the answer. She and the Liverpool Dude had matched on Bumble. They talked for hours on the phone and texted multiple times. There was a palpable connection. She said “yes” to a first date. Listen to discover what happened next. Read…
It’s not unusual to date the same kind of person again and again, but Carolyn didn’t want to do that. Following a breakup, she decided to date a wide variety of types of men so that she could identify the qualities she wanted in a long-term partner. She named her adventure the “Fifty First Dates Project.” Find out what happened, what she learned du…
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Special Episode: The SuperLOVED System with Macy Matarazzo
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Do you want to silence your inner critics? Would you like to date in a way that helps you hone in on the right loving partner for you and filter out the wrong ones? In this Special Episode, Love and Relationship Expert Macy Matarazzo discusses her Five Star System and her No Rules Dating Approach. She’s created these dating techniques to help peopl…
Bob had the background and accomplishments that Cindy thought she wanted in her next partner. He was well educated. He owned a ranch. He was financially successful. He also had a lot of drama going on in his life. Cindy, who was on the podcast in Season 2, has come back to delve into her first date with Bob and all that transpired afterwards. Read …
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Special Episode: Marriage Minded Dating with Marcia Naomi Berger
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In this Special Episode, Relationship and Marriage Expert Marcia Naomi Berger talks all about dating with marriage in mind. You will hear her advice on dealing with wounds from previous relationships, learn about repetition compulsion (and how to avoid it), and discover marriage minded dating techniques for you to use. You can find out more about M…
The saying “timing is everything” definitely applies to dating. Comedian Erin Foley’s three year relationship had just ended when she and Sara went out on their first date. The evening went hilariously sideways. Hear what happened next and whether time was on their side. Enjoy more of Erin Foley's comedy and find out where she'll be performing next…
Olivia returns to the podcast to talk about a dating app match that was made in the US and led to a first date in Europe. Olivia and Robert texted regularly for three weeks before they met. She was sensing strong chemistry and a connection with him as their conversation progressed. Was Olivia right? Discover what happened when they had their debut …
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Special Episode: Mindful Dating with Dr. Marie Thouin
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Is your approach to dating working as you’d like it to? Ready to try something new? In this special episode, Jodi and her guest, Mindful Dating Coach Dr. Marie Thouin, explore what it means to date mindfully. Don’t miss this conversation about how to effectively overcome rejection and incorporate enchantment, self-care, self-love and fun into your …
