If you’ve ever walked away from a date replaying every word you said, wondering if you should’ve done something differently—you’re not alone. Dating can bring up a lot of self-doubt, but second-guessing yourself only keeps you stuck.

The truth? You don’t need to be perfect. You just need to trust yourself. Here’s how to stop overthinking and start dating with confidence.

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How do you balance life and love? That’s what we’re discussing today on the podcast with Dr. Margaret Cochran. She is a transpersonal psychologist, licensed clinical social worker, educator, author, and media personality with 25+ years of experience. She blends traditional, transpersonal, and energy psychology to help clients heal and thrive. Featured on BBC, CBS, NBC, and more, she’s known for her whole-person approach to wellness and hosting programs like Wisdom, Love and Magic.

In this episode of Last First Date Radio:

• How to know when things are out of balance
• Is balance really possible?
• How to balance life and love if you don't have healthy examples in your life
• How to talk to your partner about balance
• Tips you can use to balance life and love

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• YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@drmargaretcochran
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• Website https://www.drcochran.com/

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Every single one of Stephen Covey's 7 Habits of Highly Effective People can be applied to dating. So, with deep respect (and a little artistic license), I'm sharing my take on what Stephen Covey might say—if he were a dating coach.

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How do you heal trauma in yourself and in your relationship? Tarah and E.J. Kerwin, founders of Relationship Renovation in Tucson, Arizona, help couples build stronger, healthier connections through therapy and online programs. They co-host the Relationship Renovation Podcast and a YouTube channel, sharing actionable tools rooted in intentional communication and empathy to support couples worldwide.

In this episode of Last First Date Radio:

• Subtle signs that past trauma is influencing someone’s current relationship, even if they feel they’ve ‘moved on’ from it
• How to define emotional safety in a relationship, and why is it the foundation for lasting connection?
• A few key tools from your Relationship Renovation Model that couples can use to navigate trauma-related triggers
• The very first mindset shift to start healing

Connect With Tarah and EJ

• Website https://relationshiprenovation.com/relationship-renovation-at-home/
• Youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfb8I3evBi7aZcVnmvN_yPw
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Have you ever dated someone who blew hot and cold? One day they’re sweet and affectionate—texting good morning, planning dates, leaning in. The next, they’re distant, vague, unresponsive… and you’re left wondering what the heck just happened. It’s confusing, frustrating, and honestly—emotionally exhausting.

When someone is inconsistent with their affection, time, or communication, it’s easy to get hooked on the “highs” and overlook the emotional toll of the “lows.” If this sounds familiar, I’m sharing five important things to consider when someone you’re dating is unpredictable.

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Have you ever fallen for someone who was in a relationship, or married, or they lived too far away? They were unavailable in some way, either physically or emotionally.

In this episode, my son Max and I share six reasons why we fall for people we can’t have and three ways to avoid this dating trap.

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Online dating can feel like a minefield, especially if you’re reentering the scene after 50. You’ve lived a lot of life, you’ve got stories to tell, and you want more than small talk and ghosting. So how do you actually start a meaningful, fun conversation that doesn’t feel awkward or forced?

Well—you don’t have to be a comedian or Casanova to stand out. I’m sharing five creative (and age-appropriate!) ways to break the ice on a dating app and spark a connection that might lead to something real.

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This is an encore episode of a one-time coaching session with a woman I've never met, Heather. She wrote in to the show: "I’ve been separated and divorced for 6 years. I’ve been in therapy and have been working on myself (listening to your podcasts and being a woman of value) but still spent the last two years in a relationship that was on and off again. How do you quickly find out if someone is a match? Instead of spending a few years trying to figure it out.

Listen as I coach Heather on how to know...when to stay and when to go (and so much more).

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