My podcast guest, Julie Potiker, shares mindfulness tools that will help you become calmer, happier, and more at peace!

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Julie Potiker is a mindfulness expert with extensive certifications and teacher training in a variety of tools and methods, including Mindful Self-Compassion. Her new book is “SNAP! From Chaos to Calm.” Through her Mindful Methods for Life program offerings, Julie helps others bring more peace and wellness into their lives. Julie’s first book, “Life Falls Apart, but You Don’t Have To: Mindful Methods for Staying Calm in the Midst of Chaos,” is now available on audiobook.

In this episode of Last First Date Radio:

• Why Julie turned to mindfulness when her kids were teens
• How we can rewire our brains for calm, peace, and happiness
• Why Julie wrote her new book, “SNAP! From Chaos to Calm”
• What is SNAP and how does it help you calm down when you’re feeling upset?

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If you struggle with finding hope when dating feels like an endless loop of disappointment, I’ve got you covered!

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After a breakup or a string of bad dates (or no dates at all), dating can get you down. Finding hope can feel almost impossible at times. Here are my best tips for staying optimistic on your journey to finding someone special who brings a smile to your face and adds value to your life.

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Have you ever been in a one-sided relationship – feeling anxious, questioning their interest in you? If so, watch this video!

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If you’ve ever been in a one-sided relationship, you know how awful it feels. You’re always on edge, wondering if they really like you. In this video, I share 10 signs that the relationship is not working, because they’re just not that interested in you.

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When you master your stress, you’ll improve all your relationships — especially the one with yourself. Listen to this episode to learn how.

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Dr. Doni Wilson is a Naturopathic Doctor, certified professional midwife, certified nutrition specialist, and bestselling author of Master Your Stress, Reset Your Health. For more than 22 years, she has helped thousands of patients overcome health challenges and achieve wellness by using specific strategies that address the whole body and ultimately resolve the underlying causes of distress.

In this episode of Last First Date Radio:

• How do you figure out what kind of unique stress type you are and how that affects your day-to-day life and relationships?
• What are some tips and tricks on how to calm your—and your partner’s—specific stress types?
• How can someone personalize your science backed C.A.R.E. program and include their partner so they can get the benefits, too?
• Why do simple activities like more frequent hugging and sex promote stress recovery?
• What are some health-boosting recipes couples can make together for date night or a lazy morning in?

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How do you get great dating outcomes and balance a career? Glenn Sandifer shares his common sense approach to dating on the podcast!

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Glenn Sandifer has over twenty years of experience in sales and marketing. He learned that success in the workplace is often at odds with intimate relationships, and professionals can enjoy their work but often fail to build or maintain healthy personal connections. That’s what inspired him to write his new book, “The Middle Ground: How To Get Great Dating Outcomes in a Modern World.”

In this episode of Last First Date Radio:

• The key challenges in modern dating
• How to get great dating outcomes while balancing a career
• How coaching impacts clients’ relationships
• What to do before you date
• What the Middle Ground is, and why you need to get there

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Experts tell us we should have unconditional love in our romantic relationships. I believe that’s a really bad idea. Here’s why…

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We’re told to aim for unconditional love and to accept our romantic partners as they are. In this video, I share why I think unconditional love can be toxic, and what we can aim for instead.

Unconditional love sounds beautiful. Many experts say it’s the ideal, the golden ticket to love someone unconditionally, and accept them with all their flaws. 

I do believe it’s important to choose a partner who has your must-haves and no deal breakers. Once you accept that this is the person you want to be with, accept them for who they are and don’t try to change them. But, there’s a big difference between that and unconditional love. 

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