Saying Yes Again: A Journey to Love, Life & Second Chances
Saying Yes Again: A Journey to Love, Life & Second Chances
Podcast Description
This podcast is for anyone who's been through heartbreak, divorce, or loss and is brave enough to believe in love one more time.
Hosted by Dr. Lisa and Tony, this show shares their own story of finding love again in midlife, after divorce and doubt.
Through candid conversations and honest reflections, they explore the journey of healing, rediscovery, and learning to open your heart to new possibilities.
They believe your next "yes" could be the one that changes everything.
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Content Themes
The podcast focuses on themes of emotional healing, self-discovery, and the challenges of dating after divorce, with episodes like Emotional Baggage Check, exploring how to recognize and address personal issues before entering new relationships. Other topics include the intricacies of modern dating, the importance of forgiveness, and strategies for rebuilding one's identity after a breakup, all underscored by the potential for growth and new beginnings.
Finding love after 50 isn’t just possible—it can be the most exciting chapter of your life. Hosted by Dr. Lisa and her husband Tony, Saying Yes Again shares real conversations, personal stories, and practical advice for navigating dating, relationships, and self-discovery after divorce.
From rebuilding confidence and embracing vulnerability to trying dating apps for the first time and blending families, we explore what it means to love—and live—fearlessly in midlife. Whether you’re reentering the dating world, searching for companionship, or redefining what you want from love, this show gives you the insight, encouragement, and inspiration you need.
Get ready for heartfelt discussions, expert tips, and a few laughs along the way. Because saying “yes” again isn’t just about finding the right partner—it’s about saying yes to yourself, your joy, and your second chance at love.
In episode 18 of “Saying Yes Again,” Dr. Lisa and Tony record their first uncut, unscripted conversation about dating and relationships in midlife. They discuss the challenges of a small dating pool for women, ways people meet potential partners, and the importance of honesty about intentions. Sharing their own journey from divorce to love, they emphasize the importance of healing, growth, and staying open to second chances.
The episode also encouraging listeners to embrace new opportunities for connection and reminding everyone that it’s never too late to say yes again.
Timestamps by PodSqueezeIntroduction and Episode Format (00:00:01) Hosts introduce themselves, the podcast, and announce this will be an uncut, raw episode.
Episode Milestone and Uncut Decision (00:00:42) Celebrating the 18th episode and discussing the decision to record an uncut, spontaneous session.
Topics Overview (00:02:35) Preview of main topics: dating pool for women, reasons people avoid relationships in midlife, and why most don’t remarry.
The Midlife Dating Pool (00:03:28) Discussion about the challenges women face in the midlife dating pool and why it feels small and difficult.
Ways People Meet Partners (00:04:29) Exploring traditional and modern ways people meet: friends, events, weddings, professional functions, clubs, and online dating.
Online Dating Experiences (00:07:14) Personal stories about online dating, including how the hosts met and advice for not giving up on dating apps.
Commitment and Biological Clocks (00:08:22) How age, life stage, and biological factors influence relationship decisions for men and women in midlife.
Commitment Hesitancy in Midlife (00:09:34) Why some men in midlife are hesitant to commit, and how personal experiences and age impact their choices.
Honesty and Transparency in Dating (00:10:54) Importance of being upfront about intentions in relationships to avoid leading others on.
Personal Growth and Readiness (00:13:29) How healing and personal growth after divorce affect openness to new relationships and marriage.
Why Most Don’t Remarry (00:14:10) Exploring reasons people avoid a second marriage, including fear of repeating past pain and emotional bruises.
Life Partner vs. Marriage (00:16:20) Discussion about preferring a life partner over marriage and how openness can evolve.
Advice for Men: Earning Commitment (00:17:58) Advice for men to be consistent and show quality to move from “life partner” to “I do.”
Personal Transformation and Hope (00:18:36) How personal transformation after divorce led to a happier, more fulfilling relationship.
Are People Really Looking for Love in Midlife? (00:21:40) Hosts discuss whether people in midlife are truly seeking love and the importance of openness and healing.
Encouragement to Try Online Dating (00:22:00) Tony shares how encouragement from a friend led him to try online dating, resulting in meeting Lisa.
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