Episode 233 - Debunking Common Myths About Dating After Divorce

In this episode, Mardi Winder sits down again with Laurie Gerber, a love and relationship coach who specializes in helping people after divorce find new relationships. Laurie shares her own experience of working through challenges in her marriage with coaching, which helped her gain insight into what really matters in keeping a relationship strong. This led her to become a coach herself, with a focus on dating and finding love, especially for women over 50.

The conversation gets real about the fears and myths that hold people back from dating again, like the worry that there aren’t any good partners left out there. Laurie reassures listeners that this simply isn’t true, and encourages a shift in perspective, if you’re here, so is someone else who’s a good match. She talks about her 3H Method, which makes dating feel more manageable and fun: pay attention to what your head, heart, and “hoo ha” tell you about someone, and don’t get bogged down with endless lists of requirements.

There’s practical advice on online dating, including how to stay safe and what to watch out for, and tips for handling awkward moments, like figuring out how to politely turn down a match after a video call. Laurie reminds everyone that dating is a numbers game and it’s okay to say “no” if things aren’t clicking. The whole chat is supportive and easygoing, aimed at helping anyone feel more confident about jumping back into the dating world at any point in life.

About the Guest:

Laurie Gerber is one of the most engaging and effective life coaches and presenters in the country. After holding several positions at Handel Group® over the last 20 years, including President of HG Life, Laurie is currently licensing The Handel Method® and running Laurie Gerber Coaching, Inc. focusing on LOVE coaching. Laurie has appeared on the Today Show, Dr, Phil, MTV and A & E and been the resident love expert at Match, Zoosk, Jdate, and many more.

She has been presenting to and coaching individuals, couples, and groups, with a wide range of partners including: the dating sites above, General Assembly, She Tribe, BeSocialChange, IvyConnect, Ellevate, and many more. She has appeared on television shows, podcasts, radio shows, and all over the internet. Check out “The Secret-Free Diet”, her TedX talk on the power of truth telling. When not working from her NYC townhouse, she’s meditating, jogging, or attempting to get cuddles from her 10, 20 and 22-year old kids and husband of 26 years.

For Laurie’s gift: https://lauriegerber.com/webinar

To connect with Laurie:

Website: lauriegerber.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lauriegerberdatingcoach

Insta: https://www.instagram.com/lauriegerber_coach/ Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/@lauriegerbercoach

Linked in: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauriegerber

About the Host:

Mardi Winder-Adams is an ICF and BCC Executive and Leadership Coach, Certified Divorce Transition Coach, and a Credentialed Distinguished Mediator in Texas. She has worked with women in executive, entrepreneur, and leadership roles navigating personal, life, and professional transitions. She is the founder of Positive Communication Systems, LLC.

To find out more about divorce coaching: www.divorcecoach4women.com

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Divorcecoach4women

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mardiwinderadams/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/divorcecoach4women/

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