Episode 8 - The Hesitant Swiper

Online dating after divorce can be intimidating, and many men and women over forty are hesitant to take the plunge.

This week we explore dating hesitation with my guest co-host T.H. Irwin of the popular divorce resource site the ExExperts and co-host of the exceptional podcast, Divorce, Etc.

T.H. and I hear and discuss the true stories of Holly and Liz as they share their intimate stories on deciding whether to online date.

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Episode 7 - The Paradox of Choice

Having an abundance of choices when dating online is great! Right? Not so fast. Studies show that there CAN be too much of a good thing. How can it be that having hundreds of potential matches to choose from leaves you unsatisfied?

In this episode, guest co-host Cindy Hopper and I hear from daters who are overwhelmed by choice overload, and from those whose options are (by choice) not so plentiful.

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Episode 6 - Would Barbie Swipe Right on Ken?

Can we talk about Ken?

Join Bradley Richardson and Morgan Lawley and me as we discuss masculinity in online dating. We talk about how Barbie filmmakers portray two polar opposite extremes in their portrayal of the iconic "Ken" as a mild mannered milk-toast AND as a misogynistic bro. How should a modern man present himself as an online dater? What does it mean to project masculinity without alienating the modern woman?

BONUS: You'll want to hear Morgan's story of how she credits Barbie for much of her success as an award winning film and television director and producer.

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Episode 5 - Is Chemistry Real?

Behind the Swipe

Dr. Karin and I listen and react to stories from our online daters about the importance of “chemistry” in building sustainable relationships. We’ll also discuss the work anthropologist, Dr. Helen Fisher on what science knows about attraction and attachment online.

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Episode 4 - Dating by the Numbers

Behind the Swipe

What can mathematics tell us about how we should approach dating after 40? Today we unpack the probabilities and statistics behind two hypothetical scenarios: First, organic dating - that is the organic produce section of Whole Foods. Second, we'll look at online dating where our hypothetical dater contemplates joining Bumble for the first time.

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Episode 3 - Dating at a Distance

Behind the Swipe

Considering widening the dating net outside your home town? Hear the stories of “Kerrie” and our guest co-host Betsy Morris’ stories as we discuss what works and doesn’t work in managing long distance relationships.

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Episode 2 - Rebound Relationships

Behind the Swipe

Should you date the newly divorced man or woman that just showed up on your feed? Hear from real experiences of those who have dated rebounders and those who were the rebounder.

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Episode 1 - Preview

Behind the Swipe

Launches June 8! In this trailer, host Hoyt Prisock talks about what to expect in the upcoming season.

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