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8 DAYS OF DATING OPTIMISM: Finding Love At Any Age (Day #8)

Tue, 30 Dec 2025

As we approach the new year, we're bringing you a special series: the 8 days of dating optimism, where we air the top episodes that restored our hope and confidence in finding our person.

And to conclude our series: we’re celebrating the beauty of finding love later in life—and why timing that once felt “off” can end up being perfect in hindsight. We’re joined by former CNN journalist May Lee, who shares her incredible journey of getting engaged for the first time at age 57. Her story is warm, grounded, and such a powerful reminder that taking your time doesn’t mean you’ve missed out—it often means you’re creating space for the right partner to arrive. If you’ve ever worried you’re running out of time or felt anxious about not being where you thought you “should” be, this episode is your reassurance that love doesn’t expire—and your story is still very much unfolding.

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8 DAYS OF DATING OPTIMISM: Following Your Intuition (Day #7)

Sun, 28 Dec 2025

As we approach the new year, we're bringing you a special series: the 8 days of dating optimism, where we air the top episodes that restored our hope and confidence in finding our person.

We're back for Day #7 with one of our favorite past guests, author & intuitive Nikki Novo, who breaks down how to tap into your intuition so you can build trust, courage, and clarity as you date. We get into how to strengthen your instincts when dating, how to tell the difference between gut feelings and fear spirals, and what it looks like to relinquish control while still staying in charge of your choices. If you’ve ever wished you could trust yourself more—or felt torn between your heart, your head, and the pressure to make the “right” decision—this episode is your reminder that the clearest answers often come from within. Enjoy!

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8 DAYS OF DATING OPTIMISM: The Boyfriend Manual (Day #6)

Thu, 25 Dec 2025

As we approach the new year, we're bringing you a special series: the 8 days of dating optimism, where we air the top episodes that restored our hope and confidence in finding our person.

Today is a reminder that GOOD GUYS EXIST! We’re joined by Vasanth, who breaks down the everyday things that help you become a better partner. He has this grounded, thoughtful way of talking about relationships that instantly restores your faith in men who put in emotional effort and genuinely care about showing up well. If you’ve ever felt discouraged or convinced that emotional effort is asking for too much, this episode is your reminder that aligned, intentional, emotionally available men exist—and they’re looking for someone who values this level of care just as much as they do. And if you are a guy: take note and try these small gestures with the people you date!

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8 DAYS OF DATING OPTIMISM: Meeting Your Half Orange (Day #5)

Tue, 23 Dec 2025

As we approach the new year, we're bringing you a special series: the 8 days of dating optimism, where we air the top episodes that restored our hope and confidence in finding our person.

Here we are back with day #5: Talking about how to become naturally more magnetic, knowing that it’s not a matter of if you’ll find your person but rather when. We’re joined by Amy Spencer, author of Meeting Your Half-Orange, who shares how she rewired her thinking through dating optimism to attract her perfect other half. If dating has ever felt draining, confusing, or like you’re trying far too hard for very little in return, this episode is your reminder that optimism isn’t naive—it’s strategic, grounding, and incredibly attractive. Enjoy!

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8 DAYS OF DATING OPTIMISM: Just Keep Going (Day #4)

Sun, 21 Dec 2025

As we approach the new year, we're bringing you a special series: the 8 days of dating optimism, where we air the top episodes that restored our hope and confidence in finding our person.

We're back to remind you of the magic that happens when two people finally meet each other at the right moment. We’re talking with Valerie, who shares the incredible story of meeting her now-husband, Rob—first online (where they never actually met), and then again through a completely unexpected, real-life chance encounter. It’s one of those stories that pulls you right back into believing that dating isn’t just strategy… sometimes it’s serendipity. And to get there, we need to just keep going. Because eventually the timing will click. Enjoy!

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