Is modern dating broken? My podcast guest, Emma Smith, is a licensed therapist who specializes in trauma, sex therapy, and LGBTQ+ healthcare. A former military consultant, she has been an advocate for LGBTQ+ rights and sexual assault survivors. She writes The Intimate Philosopher on Substack, and in her free time loves reading, running, crafting, and all things sparkly.

In this episode of Last First Date Radio:

• The biggest myths about attraction and intimacy
• The outdated dating advice people should ignore and what to focus on instead
• How the unspoken “rules” impact dating and how people can break free from them
• How people can cultivate more meaningful and fulfilling connections without feeling overwhelmed
• A practical mindset shift or piece of advice to rethink our approach to love and intimacy

Connect With Emma

• IG: https://www.instagram.com/emmasmithphd
• FB: https://www.facebook.com/JerseyEJ
• LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emmasmithphd/
• Substack: https://emmasmithphd.substack.com/p/welcome-to-the-intimate-philosopher

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Being more present on dates will help you enjoy dating much more. It will help with first date anxiety. It will help you focus less on trying to predict whether or not you might have a future with this person, because how could you know that on a first date? In short, being present when you date helps you relax and enjoy every date. Here are five ways to be more present on dates!

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Ever struggle with writing a wedding speech? Dubbed "The Humorist" by the New York Times, Brian Franklin is the Co-Founder of Vows & Speeches, which he founded in mid-2021 with his wife and business partner, Nicole Franklin. Prior to 2023, Brian was the founder and President of an award-winning political consulting firm, where he oversaw messaging, communications (including speechwriting), and advertising for state and federal campaigns nationwide.

In this episode:

• Why start a business writing wedding speeches?
• What's the process?
• What's the right balance of humor vs. sentimentality?
• What about people with public speaking anxiety?
• Should people memorize, have everything typed out, or use bullets?

Connect with Brian

• Website https://vowsandspeeches.com
• IG https://instagram.com/vowsandspeeches
• FB https://facebook.com/vowsandspeeches

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Did you know that clutter can negatively impact your dating life? It can cause stress, anxiety, and discourage romantic connections for many reasons. People who have a lot of clutter might be embarrassed to bring a date to their home. Clutter can also make it difficult to enjoy quality time together with your romantic partner. Here are five ways clutter might negatively impact your dating life and how to begin to heal.

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When you have more money than your boyfriend, it can potentially lead to uncomfortable situations. Should you contribute a larger portion to shared expenses? What about travel? Do you have concerns about power dynamics, his feelings of insecurity, or either one of you becoming resentful of the other? This is a topic that comes up a lot in my coaching practice, which is why I’m sharing some of the key challenges and strategies for when you have more money than your boyfriend.

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Do you want to know how to increase intimacy in your life? Danielle Harel, Ph.D., and Celeste Hirschman, M.A., are co-founders of the Somatica® Institute. They revolutionized intimacy and relationship coaching with their experiential Somatica Method. They have trained over 1,000 coaches, authored three books, and inspired countless people to embrace vulnerability and rediscover desire.

In this episode:

• How to start practicing intimacy in your daily life
• Why it’s essential to start with non-romantic connections
• How to step out of your comfort zone and practice intimacy with strangers
• How couples can create chemistry, even if they don’t feel an immediate connection at first
• Some of the first steps someone can take to actively generate more chemistry with their partner, even after years together
• How men can shed their emotional armor and lean into vulnerability with their partners

Website & Social Media Links:

• Special Offer: $20 off of the Love on Purpose women's dating class https://learn.somatica.com/course/intentional-dating-for-women with coupon code LFD20

• Other classes: learn.somatica.com
• Instagram: @somatica_institute
• Coaching Certification: www.somaticainstitute.com

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Why do we repeat toxic patterns in dating and relationships? Why do we choose unavailable or abusive partners? The short answer is we seek what’s familiar to us. We’re drawn to people who remind us of our most unhealthy relationship with one or both of our caretakers growing up. It’s an unconscious attempt to heal our childhood wounds. Our rational mind doesn’t choose our toxic partners. That’s why it’s important to get support to rewire our brains for healthy relationships. In this episode, I share five of the most common toxic patterns and how to begin to heal so you can go on your last first date!

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►Get Sandy’s books, Becoming a Woman of Value; How to Thrive in Life and Love https://bit.ly/womanofvaluebook , Choice Points in Dating https://amzn.to/3jTFQe9 and Love at Last https://amzn.to/4erpj7C

►Get FREE coaching on the podcast! https://bit.ly/LFDradiocoaching

►FREE download: “Top 10 Reasons Why Men Suddenly Pull Away” http://bit.ly/whymendisappear

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