Reentering the dating world in midlife can feel daunting—but it doesn’t have to be. Internationally acclaimed relationship coach Bern Mendez joins Kris as she reflects on her own early experiences of stepping back into dating after loss, and together, they share practical strategies for navigating modern dating with authenticity and self-confidence.

Bern Mendez is a neuroscience-based dating and relationship coach with over 14 years of experience helping accomplished midlife women break through subconscious emotional barriers and create deeply committed, lasting partnerships.

Featured by CNN, HuffPost, Redbook, and more, Bern is recognized globally as a trusted voice in the field. His YouTube channel ranks among the top twelve most-followed dating advice platforms for women worldwide, with over 30 million views and a community of 227,000 subscribers.

Connect with Bern Mendez at Bernmendez.com

Joy is always present. What might be missing is you! We all go through moments when joy feels distant, but with a few simple mindfulness practices, we can find our way back to that inner light. In this popular replay episode, Kristine Carlson shares gentle tools to help you reconnect with your natural state of joy — even on the hard days.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why joy isn’t constant — and that’s okay
• Easy mindfulness practices to help you feel better on low days
• Encouragement to live the “big stuff” with presence and heart

Let this episode be your gentle reminder: you have the power to come back to joy — anytime.

There’s no doubt that life can be full of upsets and annoyances — both big and small. But life also calls us to take ownership of our happiness and spiritual well-being.

In this meaningful and beloved replay episode, Kristine Carlson shares how to identify and release the emotional triggers that may be holding you back from your true spiritual potential. Once you do, you’ll begin to open up to more of what your heart truly desires.

Want a simple way to center yourself daily? Try Kristine’s free Golden Pause meditation for a calming breath practice to ground you in the present moment.