Done Being Single

Hitting midlife is no laughing matter, but it is on this episode of Done Being Single! Allison Cane & Jillian Franklyn, hosts of the hilarious YouTube show “Pretty Over,” are laughing about all things post-50: sex and menopause, aging gracefully (or trying to), hormones (they love them), relationships, and dating age-appropriate people. As Frank & Alli say, there’s nothing sexier than a man who dates a woman his own age! Most of all, they laugh at themselves, because that’s really all you can do. For sheer laughs, honesty, candor, and the truth about what being over 50 can feel and look like, take a listen to these ladies. They’re sexy, sassy, smart, inspirational, aspirational, and hot all over. They make their own rules and tell it like it is. in other words, they’re exactly the kind of women you want to be (or date) in midlife!

If life sucks, and you're mad as hell, depressed as shit, or confused AF, and it’s not getting any better, you may need some therapy. For pros who’ve been on the couch before, you know the drill, but for those who’ve never unloaded in front of a therapist, the next hour is for you. Guiding you through the process is Gottman Institute psychotherapist, and Clinical Trauma Professional, Jenny TeGrotenhuis.

Are you a love junkie? Do you need a fix of drama or a hit of psycho to make you feel alive? Does danger turn you on? Are you jonsing for crazy, or attracted to people who drive you insane? HEALTHY love isn't always about the thrill, chase, or buzz. You may need to seek treatment, but this week, the treatment comes to you. Our guest, Dr. Jud Brewer MD, will help you break your love addiction & craving for unstable relationships once and for all. Tune in and get your sanity back!

Looking to improve your marriage, friendships, or business partnerships? Look no further. Your keys to relationship success are right here, and their names are Dr. Andrea & Jon Taylor-Cummings. Dr. Andrea & Jon are the foremost voices in building great relationships. Their 4-Habits is a simple, yet brilliant method that fosters better understanding, communication, emotional wellbeing, and it works for every kind of relationship. Tune in and get the keys to relationship success right now.

To swipe or not to swipe, that is the question. What are the Dos and Don'ts of online dating? What should you look for in a profile? What are some red flags to watch out for? How can you design a profile that will get you maximum attention and traction? Answering all your digital dating questions with awesome cyber-insights is digital dating expert, Julie Spira. She's got everything you need to get a right swipe on the right person!

There's no one better to speak on the topic of married sex and keeping it alive than our guest, Susan Bratton--sex guru, goddess, and trusted sex advisor to millions. She and husband Tim (who joined us for the interview) are a wealth of information, insight, and ideas. From the 30-minute orgasm to clit massage to old-fashioned collaboration and communication, Susan and Tim offer their tips and tools to keeping married sex hot. Tune in! (your husband or wife will thank you)

David Snyder, a world renown expert on hypnosis and neurolinguistic programming says, “Confidence is relentless determination combined with expectations of a positive result.” This was put to the test when Treva, who’s been recovering from bronchial pneumonia, experienced a little coughing fit, which enabled David to do a live on-air hypnosis with her. With guidance and visualization, Treva was able to calm down and regain her confidence. As David says, “Confidence happens in the absence of fear.” When you stop being afraid, you find your confidence. Tune in and get all the relentless determination you need to become a confident MF’er.

"Doing the work" means everything and anything you need to do in order to heal, grow, change, evolve, and get stronger. It can include therapy, journaling, exercise, meditation, self-help books, blogs, coaching, even 12-step programs. This week, life coach Bex Burton expertly guides a client through the pain of divorce. As she shares her story, we witness first-hand what "doing the work" really means. A truly profound and personal episode you won't want to miss.

If your current path isn't getting you anywhere, if you keep grinding it out without joy, if you keep hitting walls, or fail to get the results you want, it's time to quit. That’s right. QUIT. Contrary to popular belief, quitting isn’t only for losers. It actually can be a winning move, and used properly, it could be one of the strongest weapons in your arsenal. Giving you the expert tools and strategies to quit smart is "goal disengagement" expert Dr. Stanley Robertson, aka "The Quit Doctor."

I'm Doing Everything Right, So What's Going Wrong? Episode Description This episode is dedicated to those of us who despite all our good intentions, desire, and hard work, still come up empty. Many things can be blocking us or holding us back: unconscious beliefs, lack of self-worth, negative mindset, old patterns, But this week, we're going to breakthrough. With life coach/entrepreneurial coach, relationship expert, Survivor contestant, and all-around inspiration, Francesca Hogi.

Getting triggered by things/people/events is debilitating and defeating, and it keeps happening. You might get triggered because of an old wound that hasn't healed, a memory that keeps replaying, or buttons that keep getting pushed. You also get triggered by the stories you tell yourself, and the unprocessed emotions you still carry. But there's hope and help on the way, and her name is Veronica Grant, a love coach who specializes in reparenting techniques and healing the inner child.

Anybody can be a master of seduction, you don't need sex appeal, a ton of money, or movie star looks. You just need to meet the unmet need in someone. A really good seduction is invisible, and it's everywhere. Life is a seduction, love is a seduction, even sales is a seduction. It happens on micro levels throughout your day. You can be a master of seduction. Tune in this week to hear our guest psychiatrist Dr. Raj Persaud tell you how.

Choking under pressure and performance anxiety are dating killers. Fear of failure will singlehandedly sabotage any budding relationship if you do not get a handle on it. On this weeks episode, clinical psychologist Aimee Daramus shares her expert techniques to build confidence, stay calm, and relax under pressure, especially when the dating stakes are high.

Like it or not, politics is everywhere: social media, around the dinner table, and in our personal lives. Politics have divided families, broken up friendships, and turned dating into a minefield. Can you love someone but hate their politics? Can you date someone across the aisle? Can we save our relationships from mutual destruction? The answer is yes, and our guests this week are going to tell you how. Author, psychoanalyst, and Liberal Democrat Jeanne Safer and her husband Rick Brookhiser, Conservative Republican and Sr. Editor of the National Review have 39 years of marriage under their belt, and a world of knowledge to share when it comes to making politics and love work together.

A real life "Hitch," Thomas Edwards is a mans transformation coach and the founder of The Professional Wingman. When it comes to dating and relationships, he is mans best friend. Guys, if you want to sharpen your social skills, smooth out your rough edges, increase your confidence, and up your game, take a page out of Thomas professional wingman playbook and tune in

It's no secret that love is hard to find, but there is a secret to manifesting it faster, and keeping it longer. Our guest this week is Arielle Ford, international best-selling author, and relationship expert. As an advocate of the Law of Attraction, Arielle tells us how to magnetize love by trusting the process, being mindful of negative thoughts, and understanding the power of surrender. Love is out there for you, let Arielle show you the way.

What stops daters from becoming haters? Attitude. A good attitude is man-magnet a bad attitude is a chick repellent. The choice is yours. It's all about your mindset, and it's all about to change. Dating haters, give us 60 minutes and we'll change your attitude forever. With relationship expert, love coach, best-selling author, and the smartest woman in the room, Susan Winter.

Just like sports, dating requires endurance, stamina, power and strength. Being single is like a long distance race and a sprint all at the same times. It will kick your ass! And just like an athlete, you need training. You need skills and strategy, mental toughness and discipline, and great coaches to guide you. With Gary Collins, with best-selling author, military intelligence officer, and college sports consultant.

Codependency, low self-esteem, poor boundaries, whatever your issue, if you don't fix it, you're destined to date it. Your unresolved issues will keep showing up in the form of people you date, and play out in your relationships. If you want to get healthy, and attract healthy partners, the cycle must stop. Instead of waiting around for others to change, you can empower yourself to change. Learn how this week with great insights from therapist and writer, Crystal Jackson.

In one word, YES. 27 years after John Gray's best-selling book, "Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus," little has changed in the way we communicate our needs with each other. Women still need to be heard, men still need to be needed. Women want safety, men want solutions. But times have changed too, so have the dynamics. Author & relationship counselor John Gray brings us up to speed with best practices to understanding the feminine/masculine, to improving your communication skills, and enhancing intimacy. A must-hear episode!