Last First Date Radio

Dr. Rachel Glik shares how to heal your relationship. She is a licensed professional counselor with 30+ years as a couples and individual therapist in private practice. Since 2014, she has been a regular feature on the Fox 2 AM show in St. Louis as a relationship and mental health expert. Her book, A SOULFUL MARRIAGE: Healing Your Relationship With Responsibility, Growth, Priority, and Purpose was published February 4, 2025. In this episode of Last First Date Radio: The essential four pillars that can positively transform any relationship The eight friendships that can influence a relationship  How to diffuse tension in an emotional argument using the love seat listening method  Why we should reframe conflict as an opportunity for growth One step someone could take today to create a stronger relationship Connect With Rachel Website: https://www.drrachelglik.com/    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drrachelglik/  Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/10156474190839727 ►Please subscribe/rate and review

You’re getting mixed signals from someone you’re dating, and you’re consumed with trying to decipher them. Stop! It’s exhausting and a waste of your time and energy to try and decode these mixed signals. Dating shouldn’t be so hard or confusing. You shouldn’t have to worry about what the other person is thinking or how they feel about you. If there is a lack of effort or you see inconsistent behaviors, the person you’re dating is not a healthy match for you.  I’m sharing five mixed signals in dating that are clear red flags. ►Please subscribe/rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts http://bit.ly/lastfirstdateradio  ►If you’re feeling stuck in dating and relationships and would like to find your last first date, sign up for a complimentary 45-minute breakthrough session with Sandy https://lastfirstdate.com/application  ►Join Your Last First Date on Facebook https://facebook.com/groups/yourlastfirstdate  ►Get Sandy’s books, Becoming a Woman of Value; How to Thrive in Life and Love https://bit.ly/womano

Julie Krafchick & Yue Xu are active daters turned dating insiders, and top influential voices of modern dating, relationships, and connection in the digital world. They’re the authors of How To Be Dateable and the co-hosts of the hit podcast Dateable, which has been named one of the top podcasts about modern dating and relationships by the New York Times, The Huffington Post, Oprah Daily, and more.  In this episode of Last First Date Radio: What is “dating on your own terms”? What the four dating archetypes represent: Achiever, Dreamer, Energizer, Maverick, and Thinker Some of the traps that get in the way of finding your person One of their favorite exercises from the book Some of the key points they're hoping readers will take away from the book Connect With Yue and Julie The book and free quiz: https://howtobedateable.com  Website https://dateablepodcast.com    IG @dateablepodcast ►Please subscribe/rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts http://bit.ly/lastfirstdateradio  ►If y

Unrealistic expectations in dating can lead to disappointment, resentment, and even cause you to give up hope that you’ll ever find love. While it’s important to have clear standards for who we believe will be a good match for us, when you set your expectations too high for every date, you’re going to burn out quickly and feel disheartened. I’m sharing five reasons why lowering your expectations in dating can improve your ability to find lasting love. ►Please subscribe/rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts http://bit.ly/lastfirstdateradio  ►If you’re feeling stuck in dating and relationships and would like to find your last first date, sign up for a complimentary 45-minute breakthrough session with Sandy https://lastfirstdate.com/application  ►Join Your Last First Date on Facebook https://facebook.com/groups/yourlastfirstdate  ►Get Sandy’s books, Becoming a Woman of Value; How to Thrive in Life and Love https://bit.ly/womanofvaluebook  and Choice Points in Dating https://amzn.to/3jTFQe9 and Love a

Attention highly successful women who struggle to find lasting love! Help is on the way with my podcast guest, Bob Grant, a clinically trained relationship expert, podcaster, and bestselling author of The Woman Men Adore. He’s the founder of Relationship Headquarters, where he specializes in helping women emotionally connect with men, attract true love, get married, and, for those in a relationship, learn how to connect and relate more effectively.    In this episode of Last First Date Radio How successful women can navigate between being powerful at work and more feminine in dating without losing their authentic selves Busting the myth that successful women intimidate men The meaning of “emotional authenticity” The difference between surrendering in love vs giving up your power Connect With Bob FB https://www.facebook.com/RelationshipHeadquarters  IG https://www.instagram.com/relationship_headquarters  YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@Relationshipheadquarters     Podcast https://podcast

Dating rejection stings, but it’s an almost inevitable component of dating. You made yourself vulnerable to someone you liked, and they told you they weren’t feeling a connection. Or they ghosted you and didn’t have the decency to let you know why. In this solo episode, I share my five-step plan for how to deal with rejection that can help you take it less personally, grow from the experience, and become empowered to move on and date again until you find your last first date. ►Please subscribe/rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts http://bit.ly/lastfirstdateradio  ►If you’re feeling stuck in dating and relationships and would like to find your last first date, sign up for a complimentary 45-minute breakthrough session with Sandy https://lastfirstdate.com/application  ►Join Your Last First Date on Facebook https://facebook.com/groups/yourlastfirstdate  ►Get Sandy’s books, Becoming a Woman of Value; How to Thrive in Life and Love https://bit.ly/womanofvaluebook  and Choice Points in Dating https://

What is the path to healing your inner child? Jen Araya Peters is an expert in this field. She is a visionary healer, #1 best selling author and the founder of a global 128,000 strong healing community. Jen is best known for her revolutionary work in the field of inner child healing, in particular dissolving emotional trauma, childhood trauma and hidden blocks deep within the subconscious mind. Jen’s mission is to make healing available to all. In this episode of Last First Date Radio: Why healing your inner child is so important when it comes to dating How to know if unresolved inner child trauma may be sabotaging your success in dating  Examples of how our childhood experiences can impact our romantic relationships How unhealed attachment trauma influences our relationships 3 things we can do to begin healing our inner child as it relates to dating or relationships Connect with Jen Instagram: @jenpeters_soulguide_healer  Website: www.jen-peters.com  Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@JenPete

Online dating safety is paramount, especially for women. How do you stay safe? By recognizing red flags early on so you don’t get hurt or waste precious time with people whose intentions don’t match yours. In this episode, I’m sharing the top five online dating red flags look for before you agree to a first date Click here to learn more about the course and sign up to join the waitlist and be the first to know when the course is live again: https://lastfirstdate.com/find-love-online/ ►Please subscribe/rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts http://bit.ly/lastfirstdateradio  ►If you’re feeling stuck in dating and relationships and would like to find your last first date, sign up for a complimentary 45-minute breakthrough session with Sandy https://lastfirstdate.com/application  ►Join Your Last First Date on Facebook https://facebook.com/groups/yourlastfirstdate  ►Get Sandy’s books, Becoming a Woman of Value; How to Thrive in Life and Love https://bit.ly/womanofvaluebook  and Choice Points in Dating h

Sex after Grief is the first book to address sex and grief together and treat sex as a normal, positive, life-affirming part of emerging from such a difficult time. Author, Joan Price, is an award-winning writer specializing in sex and aging. She has written four books about senior sex, including Naked at Our Age: Talking Out Loud about Senior Sex and Sex after Grief: Navigating Your Sexuality after Losing Your Beloved. At age 81, Joan Price continues to talk out loud about senior sex – partnered or solo. In this episode of Last First Date Radio: How to know when it's time to start dating and seeking a sexual connection after loss What to say to people who try to tell you what's "right" or "appropriate" and what isn't The most common reason for guilt or shame when considering opening up to a new partner Personal details about Joan’s own grief journey and attempts to get back into dating and sex Connect With Joan Price Website https://joanprice.com/    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JoanPrice   Fa

If you’re wondering how to ask a man out, I’ve got you covered. Whether you met him online or IRL, inviting someone for coffee or a casual first date can feel intimidating, especially when you’re uncertain about their feelings. It can be scary to put yourself out there, especially if you’re used to men asking you out instead of the other way around. When a woman asks a man out, it shows confidence, self-reliance, friendliness and assertiveness. And being flirted with is flattering for men. Why should you wait for men to take the initiative and always make the first move? Approaching gives you the agency to write your own love story on your terms. If you’re still on the fence about whether or not you should take the plunge, this episode is for you. The key is to keep things light and friendly so it doesn’t feel like high-stakes, especially if he’s not interested. Here are three approaches to try. ►Please subscribe/rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts http://bit.ly/lastfirstdateradio  ►If you’re feel

When your libidos don’t match, who do you call? Susan Morgan Taylor! She is a leading somatic sex therapist who helps couples deepen their intimacy and create lasting, fulfilling connections. With over 25 years of experience in somatic healing, she developed The Pleasure Keys Process™, a powerful approach to reigniting sexual and emotional harmony in relationships. After a personal awakening from a sexless marriage, Susan became passionate about helping others remove obstacles to pleasure, love, and orgasm. She is also the creator of the Pleasure Keys Retreats and host of the Sex Talk Café Podcast. When not working, she enjoys hiking and singing karaoke in the mountains of Western North Carolina. In this episode of Last First Date Radio: The #1 obstacle to pleasure and how to overcome it Why low sex drive in women is a myth and how we can rewrite the narrative on women’s sexuality The most effective way for couples to resolve differences in sex drive Why focusing on climax as the “goal” of sex can det

What are the top five green flags to look for when you’re dating that can indicate a healthy and potentially long-lasting partnership? Most of us can recognize red flags pretty easily, and it can take a while before you really know a person’s character, but do you know how to find the green flags, those wonderful traits that can lead to love that lasts? I’m sharing my top five. ►Please subscribe/rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts http://bit.ly/lastfirstdateradio  ►If you’re feeling stuck in dating and relationships and would like to find your last first date, sign up for a complimentary 45-minute breakthrough session with Sandy https://lastfirstdate.com/application  ►Join Your Last First Date on Facebook https://facebook.com/groups/yourlastfirstdate  ►Get Sandy’s books, Becoming a Woman of Value; How to Thrive in Life and Love https://bit.ly/womanofvaluebook  and Choice Points in Dating https://amzn.to/3jTFQe9 and Love at Last https://amzn.to/4erpj7C  ►Get FREE coaching on the podcast! https:/

How’s your communication in dating and relationships? Christopher Peck, M.F.A., has trained thousands of actors, storytellers, business professionals, and public speakers to bridge intention and impact using theatre tools and techniques. With over twenty-five years of experience in acting, writing, and directing, he focuses on communication as the key to influence and success. Christopher lives in Denver, CO with his wife, son, and rescue dog, Presley. In this episode of Last First Date Radio: How ACTive Communication applies to dating and relationships  Techniques to improve daily communication Tips for showing up authentically on a first date How to prepare mentally and emotionally for a first date  How  to make a great first impression How nervousness or anxiety impact communication on a first date, and what can be done to mitigate it Some non-verbal cues to be mindful of during a first date  Connect With Christopher IG @chrisspeaksup FB https://www.facebook.com/chris.peck.3950   LI www.lin

It’s time to make dating great again! In today’s modern dating world, it’s easy to become disheartened. Between all the ghosting, conversations that suddenly end or go on forever without planning a date, one bad date after another or a completely empty dating pool, it can be exhausting and disappointing. Dating has become more challenging than ever. Fortunately, I have five tips and tricks you can use to help make dating great again. ►Please subscribe/rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts http://bit.ly/lastfirstdateradio  ►If you’re feeling stuck in dating and relationships and would like to find your last first date, sign up for a complimentary 45-minute breakthrough session with Sandy https://lastfirstdate.com/application  ►Join Your Last First Date on Facebook https://facebook.com/groups/yourlastfirstdate  ►Get Sandy’s books, Becoming a Woman of Value; How to Thrive in Life and Love https://bit.ly/womanofvaluebook  and Choice Points in Dating https://amzn.to/3jTFQe9 and Love at Last https://amz

What is the role of the nervous system in healing painful relationships? My podcast, Esin Pinarli, has the answers! She is a holistic psychotherapist and relationship expert specializing in IMAGO therapy, brainspotting, Internal Family Systems (IFS), somatic practices, and psychodrama. Through an integrative experiential approach, she helps individuals and couples suffering from anxiety, depression, addiction, codependency, trauma, and relational attachment issues to navigate life's challenges so they can become fully alive, supported, and whole.  In this episode of Last First Date Radio: How our nervous system influences our emotional responses in relationships The relationship between our attachment wounds and our nervous system How stress in relationships impacts our nervous systems Practical exercises for calming the nervous system when triggered Connect with Esin IG https://www.instagram.com/esinpinarli_lcsw/   Website https://www.eternalwellnesscounseling.com/  Free Guide on Homepage: Becomi

What is breadcrumbing in dating? It's when someone gives you just enough bits of attention to keep you interested or hooked into the relationship (or situationship) without any intention of really committing. It’s a tactic used to string somebody along. Unfortunately, many people don’t realize they're being breadcrumbed until they've been hurt and deceived. To prevent this from happening to you, here are four red flags to look out for when dating. ►Please subscribe/rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts http://bit.ly/lastfirstdateradio  ►If you’re feeling stuck in dating and relationships and would like to find your last first date, sign up for a complimentary 45-minute breakthrough session with Sandy https://lastfirstdate.com/application  ►Join Your Last First Date on Facebook https://facebook.com/groups/yourlastfirstdate  ►Get Sandy’s books, Becoming a Woman of Value; How to Thrive in Life and Love https://bit.ly/womanofvaluebook  and Choice Points in Dating https://amzn.to/3jTFQe9 and Love at La

How do you trust again after betrayal? Listen to this live coaching session with a 59-year-old woman who recently broke off a four-year relationship with someone who cheated on her and lied to her. She’s finding dating challenging this time around, and wants to know how to find her last first date. In this episode of Last First Date Radio: Why Karen took him back after breaking up Why she ended things in the first place The big red flags she ignored from the start  Why she dated him in spite of the massive red flags  Pattens she’s been repeating in her romantic relationships Clarifying her must-have and deal breaker lists Homework for building trust and not ignoring red flags or excusing bad behavior ►Please subscribe/rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts http://bit.ly/lastfirstdateradio  ►If you’re feeling stuck in dating and relationships and would like to find your last first date, sign up for a complimentary 45-minute breakthrough session with Sandy https://lastfirstdate.com/application

What are the best gift ideas for someone you just started dating — a new partner, lover, or situationship? This question comes up around birthdays and holidays, especially Christmas and Chanukah. The key is to find them something nice but not over the top. Something affordable, thoughtful, and maybe even cheeky. Here are five gift ideas for someone you just started dating at different stages of the relationship. ►Please subscribe/rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts http://bit.ly/lastfirstdateradio  ►If you’re feeling stuck in dating and relationships and would like to find your last first date, sign up for a complimentary 45-minute breakthrough session with Sandy https://lastfirstdate.com/application  ►Join Your Last First Date on Facebook https://facebook.com/groups/yourlastfirstdate  ►Get Sandy’s books, Becoming a Woman of Value; How to Thrive in Life and Love https://bit.ly/womanofvaluebook  and Choice Points in Dating https://amzn.to/3jTFQe9 and Love at Last https://amzn.to/4erpj7C  ►Get FR

What brings out the best and worst in men? My podcast guest, Alison Armstrong’s exploration of human behavior began in 1991 with a decision to find out the answer to this question. This naturally led to studying women’s behavior and making vital connections between the two. Alison offers practical, partnership-based alternatives to what we’re instinctively compelled to do. She continues to give millions of people access to more fulfilling lives, loving relationships, stronger families and productive organizations.  In this episode of Last First Date Radio: What brings out the best in and worst in men What trait men value in a woman Sex early on - always a bad thing? What men and women get wrong about each other Communication tools that help men and women connect more deeply Connect with Alison  Website https://alisonarmstrong.com  Facebook facebook.com/understandmen Instagram instagram.com/TheAlisonArmstrong  ►Please subscribe/rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts http://bit.ly/lastfirstda

Many of us make dating mistakes without even realizing it. As a dating and relationship coach, I love helping people find lasting love by making the invisible mistakes visible. That’s why I’m sharing the top five dating mistakes that are keeping you single, and how to turn them around to find your person and go on your last first date! ►Please subscribe/rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts http://bit.ly/lastfirstdateradio  ►If you’re feeling stuck in dating and relationships and would like to find your last first date, sign up for a complimentary 45-minute breakthrough session with Sandy https://lastfirstdate.com/application  ►Join Your Last First Date on Facebook https://facebook.com/groups/yourlastfirstdate  ►Get Sandy’s books, Becoming a Woman of Value; How to Thrive in Life and Love https://bit.ly/womanofvaluebook  and Choice Points in Dating https://amzn.to/3jTFQe9  ►Get FREE coaching on the podcast! https://bit.ly/LFDradiocoaching  ►FREE download: “Top 10 Reasons Why Men Suddenly Pull Awa