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After a painful journey through divorce and domestic violence, Janice Formichella changed her life by turning heartbreak into empowerment. She found strength in solitude, a story we've been waiting to share. As a breakup coach and host of "The EX-Files" podcast, Janice guided herself from rock bottom to new heights, and she's here to offer you a roadmap to transform heartbreak into personal growth. Her candid reflection on moving to Australia for a supposed short escape, which became a five-year journey of self-discovery, speaks to the power of resilience and embracing change.

Janice shares her strategies for rebuilding confidence after heartbreak by engaging in meaningful pursuits and embracing what she calls her sexy single time. Learn about the “sexy solo date nights” that replaced weekend dread with self-determination and how goal-setting and new projects helped Janice and others move forward from the pain of a broken heart. Her insights highlight the importance of changing environments and finding joy in one’s own company, as well as powerful tools to break negative thought cycles and foster self-confidence.

Discover how media consumption can shape your mental health, and hear Janice's personal experience of cutting out negativity to pave the way for a mindful lifestyle. She shares how uplifting shows like "Queer Eye" and "Grace and Frankie" became part of her healing process, transforming her from a party lifestyle to a more purposeful existence. With practical tips on building confidence and reclaiming self-worth post-breakup, Janice offers hope and guidance, encouraging you to embrace independence and cherish the journey to self-reliance.

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With the holiday season upon us, it's time to rethink your dating strategy. This episode is filled with strategies for holiday dating. Dr. Christie's Holidating 101 program offers actionable tips to keep your love life moving forward without burning out. Whether optimizing your online presence, attending festive events, or maintaining a positive attitude, we provide the tools you need to navigate this busy period. With consistency and a clear plan akin to a fitness routine, you'll be ready to tackle the surge in dating activity and find the connection you've been searching for. Get inspired to take control of your dating journey and open the door to the love you deserve.

Unlock the science behind love with Dr. Christie Kederian, an acclaimed therapist, dating coach, and former eHarmony matchmaker. Join me, Kerry Brett, as we unravel how cultural and faith influences have shaped Dr. Christie's journey to becoming a relationship expert. With her profound insights, we challenge pop culture myths and explore the sophisticated eHarmony algorithm that measures 32 dimensions of compatibility. Are you curious about how attachment styles impact your love life? Discover how understanding these styles can change the dating game for you.

Venture into the heart of the dating journey as we decode why recognizing intentions early is vital and how chemistry or scarcity mentality can hinder women from seeing the truth. Dr. Christie introduces the clever "criteria sandwich" to help you sift through deal breakers and must-haves, while the concept of "soulmate sunglasses" encourages authenticity over approval-seeking. Learn to avoid the pitfalls of dismissing good matches or overlooking red flags as we prioritize your desires.

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In this week's Shot@Love episode From 'Wolf of Wall Street" Ex-Wife to Empowered Psychotherapist: Dr. Nadine Macaluso's Story of Resilience and Love, we talk all about surviving toxic relationships, trauma bonds, narcissistic abuse, and healing. Have you ever found yourself trapped in a story that wasn't your own? Today, Shot@Love features Dr. Nadine Macaluso, whose life once sounded like a plot from a Hollywood movie; in fact, it was. But behind the glittering facade of a marriage to the notorious "Wolf of Wall Street," Jordan Belfort, lay a reality far removed from the glamorous image. From a model navigating the gritty streets of Brooklyn to a psychotherapist and author, Dr. Macaluso's narrative is one of profound transformation and resilience. She shares her journey of self-discovery, the intense dynamics of her past relationship, and how she used her experiences to fuel her passion for helping others in their own quests for healing.

The struggle to find one's voice amidst the chaos is a journey many can relate to. Dr. Macaluso’s account spills light on the often unseen trauma bonds underpinning some relationships. Her insights into the trials she faced during her marriage and the challenges of managing a turbulent household while nurturing a career are both sobering and inspiring. In this raw conversation, we also dissect the cultural shifts that have propelled women from a place of competition to one of mutual support—celebrating the newfound strength in women's solidarity through movements like #MeToo and the push against victim-blaming.

But beyond the past lies a blueprint for the future. Dr. Macaluso offers hope and guidance on how to rebuild life after escaping abuse and trauma. She discusses the power of setting boundaries, the role of recovery, and the significance of trust in forging authentic relationships. Her story is more than an echo of her former life; it's a testament to the courage it takes to step into the light of self-truth and to love oneself fiercely in the aftermath. Join us as we embrace Dr. Macaluso's message of empowerment, hope, and the enduring quest for love and safety in our relationships.

To learn more about Dr. Nadine Macaluso, follow her on Instagram @therealdrnadine or visit her website, www.drnae.com. You can also purchase her best-selling book Run Like Hell on Amazon. For more episodes of Shot@Love, you can listen to Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and other platforms.

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Today's guests are Hello Prenup's Co-Founders Julia Rodgers and Sarabeth Jaffe, and they discuss one of the most important topics around love PRENUP'S! Julia and Sarabeth are fearless female entrepreneurs and disrupters in divorce. They recently landed a deal on Shark Tank. A lot has happened during the pandemic. Although 80 percent of new couples found love online, divorce is still rising. People are three times more likely to get engaged during the holidays, but if you don't talk about money before you get married, bring on the problems and complications. In this episode, Julia and Sarabeth share ideas around moving to the next level or moving on. At the same time, offering tips that will put you in a place of power by protecting your pocketbook. We cover all the things – life, legal, and love. 

Hello Prenup's Co-founders are CEO Julia Rodgers, a Boston-based family law attorney, and CTO Sarabeth Jaffe, a software engineer. Julia could identify a need when she witnessed the enormous cost and hesitancy of couples looking for prenuptial agreements. With her legal training in law and experience drafting prenups, Hello Prenup was born. Hello Prenup is a company created by women with women in mind because it's no secret women's finances are negatively impacted by divorce more than their husbands. People's desire for prenups has increased by 500% in the last twenty years. Millennials want prenups because most get married later in life and are more established. Julia Rodgers and Sarabeth Jaffe tell us all about their passion Hello Prenup, the first digital platform where you can create a prenup quickly from your own home for a fraction of the price. Hello Prenup has been featured in the Boston Globe, Geek Wire, Forbes, Reuters, Biz Women, and WCVB Channel 5, to name a few. For those who missed Hello Prenup's debut on ABC's Shark Tank, it was viewed by 5 million people.

Kerry Brett, Julia Rodgers, and Sarabeth Jaffe cover a lot of ground. Topics include;
Why do people want prenups, especially millennials?
The three reasons why people are hesitant to create a prenup, and how to overcome those challenges.
262,000 people search google monthly looking for information around prenups. Hello Prenup has the most knowledge and content on prenups and is the #1 resource.
Why a prenup decreases the stress in your relationship, enhances communication, and builds trust around the important things in marriage.
Communication is key, especially around finances. Finances affect everything, your health, well-being, where you live, and the trajectory of your life.
Make sure you're operating under the same basic principles and values; while making sure you have the big questions answered before the big day. Remember, you can always change your answers down the line as long as you communicate effectively.
Why a relationship is a collaboration and essentially a business deal.
Why women are more susceptible to financial ruin after divorce.
How to overcome anxiety around talking about your finances and put yourself in the best position to protect the assets you have.

If you'd like tips on discussing a prenup, go to helloprenup/discuss. To find out more information you can go to their website www.helloprenup.com. Follow on all social platforms, Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest, and Twitter under Hello Prenup.

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Today's guest is Dr. Christie Kedrian, and she's a therapist, dating coach, and previous matchmaker for eHarmony. Finding love is an art, yet there is a science around chemistry. Knowledge is power, and when you implement specific strategies, you raise productivity and increase the opportunity for success when online dating. In this week's episode, we discuss holiDATING 101 how to navigate dating during the holidays to find the one. When we come back, Christie will share tips that can help you find love during the holiday season and beyond. 

Dr. Christie Kederian is a nationally-renowned relationship expert specializing in helping clients create the lives they want and find the love they deserve. With an extensive career as a professional matchmaker and relationship expert for eHarmony and Match.com, Christie has helped hundreds of people find love and improve relationships. She is a "Triple Trojan" receiving her Bachelor's, Master's & doctoral degree at the University of Southern California in Psychology and Marriage and Family Therapy. Christie has been a featured expert in ABC, NBC, KTLA, The Wall Street Journal, Los Angeles Times, Cosmopolitan, and many more. She is also a professional speaker and provides training with the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists.

Kerry Brett and Dr. Christie Kederian cover a lot of ground. Topics include:
How to navigate dating during the holidays.
How relationships impact who we are as people.
Dr. Christie's online and offline dating strategies for dating during the holidays.
What Dr. Christie's learned about compatibility from working at eHarmony.
How to avoid falling into the scarcity mindset.
How to reset when you get discouraged with the online dating process.
Dr. Christie's Criteria Sandwich and why you should get clear about your core values.
Dr. Christie's Silver Bullet Swipe and why you should focus on the main thing you're looking for in another person.
Dr. Christie's five messages to meet method.
Why face-time pre-screener calls help vet people before the date.
Why the holiday season is a great time to be out there.
Dr. Christie shares tips and strategies from her HoliDATING 101 program.
Why you should utilize the down time during the holiday's to get back out there and date.
January 2nd is the highest dating day, so you want to be on an app.
Dr. Christie's three dating roadblocks and how to remove them.
Dr. Christie's ten dates to finding love roadmap.
How important photographs are when online dating and why you should invest in professional headshots.

To find out more about Dr. Christie Kederian, you can go to her website www.therapyfordating.com or on Instagram @thedatedoctorchristie.

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Today's guest is Michelle Oliver, and she's an entrepreneur who's been building small businesses for over three decades. She's also a business consultant and coach. If you’re going through a major life transition and need some direction, this episode is for you! You don't have to let past failures define you. Regardless of how you feel about yourself or the mistakes you've made, you can take things to the next level and pull in a healthy relationship. She discusses how you can use the same principles that it takes to build a business to create personal development and find success within a relationship. When we come back, Michelle will explain what she's learned in the trenches of dating while sharing her guidance and real-life inspiration so you can be at your best through your journey of finding love.

Michelle Oliver's business strategies help women believe in themselves and help them build the business of their dreams. She specializes in guiding women in their 40’s and 50’s who are at a point in their life where they are ready to commit to go in directions that they didn’t believe were possible. Through her coaching and consulting Michelle provides resources, support, collaboration, and community which allows you to move quickly and efficiently in achieving your goals. 

Kerry Brett and Michelle Oliver cover a lot of ground. We discuss why it makes sense when looking for love to apply the same principles as you would in any successful business endeavor. If your goal is to find a relationship it can be a lot easier and less stressful than you think. Why it’s not too late to start your own business or find love and YES you can have it all! In this episode you will learn about these topics:

Tips and strategies from a successful business coach and why these same principles work went applied to finding love.
Why you’ve got to get clear around who you are, what value you bring to the table and what you are looking for in relationship.
The importance of holding your value.
Why finding love is 95 percent mindset.
Why attracting the right people comes down to marketing and advertising yourself the right way?
Why you can’t approach dating half-heartedly.
Why people are successful because they are married to their vision.
Michelle’s start anyway philosophy. 
Showcasing your best version online and 90 percent of your success comes down to great photographs of yourself.
How to date strategically and move quickly when things don’t work out.
How to remain positive and look at every encounter or chance meeting as an opportunity.

To find out more about Michelle Oliver you can follow her on Instagram @iammichelleoliver or go to her website https://www.iammichelleoliver.com

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Today's guest is Angela Gentile, and she's the founder of Sweat Remix and a leader in fitness and wellness. Angela believes that if you can change your mindset and change your body, you can change your life. Her goal is to help you break down the inhibitions that stand between you and your best life. In this week's episode, we look at why we might be stuck and how we can shift from trying to survive, learning to reevaluate and make adjustments so we can thrive. Angela was inspired by loss, and her vision is to bring the Sweat Remix to people across the country who are stuck in jobs, relationships, and situations that are not working from them and are ready to make a change. Angela shares tips around changing a negative mindset, owning our part in our suffering, and why we should start where we are.

Angela's path to fitness evolved; as a high school English teacher when she had a vision for a healthier school community.  With fierce determination, Angela launched TEACH Fitness, a fitness, and wellness program aimed at helping teachers take better care of themselves. At the time, she felt stifled in her job as a teacher, stuck in a cycle of bad relationships, and paralyzed by the sudden loss of her father. As she worked through her anger, frustration, and grief, she developed the #ZenRageHeal process, and Teach fitness became Sweat Remix. Angela has many certifications in exercise, and she's taught at Boston's Equinox and built a fitness community across the country. She's been highlighted in Boston Magazine, Bustle, Boston Voyager, BeWellBoston, and Boston 25 News, to name a few. Her mission is to help bring your issues to the surface so you can be the epic person you're meant to be.

Kerry Brett and Angela Gentile cover a lot of ground and topics include:
How to get motivated when you're stuck in a rut.
How to use movement to heal from trauma and loss.
Why your story can be someone else's survival guide.
Why the best way to honor a loved one you've lost is to move forward and create a beautiful life.
How to move through negative energy with movement and exercise.
Why you should use exercise to create a higher vibration of energy.
Why do we battle with how we think things should be and how we can end our suffering.
How to unpack "how did I get here?"
How to move negative and stale energy .
Why energy attracts more energy.
How to get out of the shame cycle.
How to move our spirit in a positive way.
How to make the conscious effort to shift and move.
How to overcome weight gain while dating because it's not about the weight. It's about the underlying fear around self-worth.
How to overcome limiting beliefs and move through that.
Angela's advice for people pleasers and someone who lives outside themselves.
Why if you come from a scarcity mindset, more of the same will show up.
When you decide that you matter and feel good about yourself, the world will respond to that.

To find out more about Angela Gentile, follow her on Instagram @theangelagentile and @sweatremix and on FaceBook under Sweat Remix. Her website is www.sweatremix.com.

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Today's guest is legendary event planner AJ Williams, the owner of AJ Events and one of Boston's most influential event planners. When the event industry shut down during the pandemic, AJ knew how to pivot; she continued to raise millions for charities virtually. The challenges she faced did not stop her when it came to her professional career or in love. In this week's episode, AJ discusses how important it is to have confidence in your abilities, why a can-do attitude is a must, and why being resilient is crucial in any success. AJ shares the most valuable lessons she learned while dating; why you should date all types of people because sometimes it's the most unlikely pair that works out. 

AJ Williams is the creative visionary behind AJ Events'. Her work is ambitious and often unconventional. AJ masterminds' cutting-edge experiences for corporate and private events while being recognized as the "Top Event Producers of the Year" by Biz Bash and Biz Bash Top 500. Top Event Planning Companies by the Boston Business Journal and Boston Herald's Top 10 event planners. AJ executes press-worthy fundraisers with celebrities like Jennifer Hudson, Earth, Wind & Fire, Queen Latifah, President Clinton, Michael McDonald, Vanessa Williams, The Eagles, Run DMC, and Jimmy Fallon's the Roots, to name a few. 

She has worked in publishing, catering, fashion, and marketing. Some fun facts about AJ – she was a contestant on the second season of Master Chef. Was runner up for Miss Massachusetts (Teen) under Erin Bartlett, who is married to Oliver Hudson, and Miss Massachusetts (USA) runner up to the famed Maria Menounos.

 Kerry Brett and AJ Williams cover a lot of ground in this episode topics include:

 How to stand out and get noticed.
The importance of being memorable.
AJ's dating experiences while she was building her event planning empire.
How to use your voice and own being a bad ass.
AJ's advice for someone who's struggling to find love.
Why it's important to date all types of people.
The importance of keeping an open mind while dating.
Why you should know your non-negotiables when looking for a partner.
AJ's advice for navigating an interracial relationship.
Why being resilient is the key to finding love.
Why AJ's work hard play hard philosophy is the key to finding balance in work, life, and love.
Why sometimes it's the most unlikely pair that works best.
How to be open to the unexpected while letting go of what you think you want in another person.
Why you should look for someone who can't get enough of you has a tremendous amount of admiration for you personally and professionally.

To find out more about AJ Williams or AJ Events, the award-winning event planning company in Boston and Nantucket, you can go to www.ajwevents.com or follow on FaceBook at AJ Events or on Instagram @ajwevents.

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Finding love on Clubhouse is a thing! Just ask today's guest Kelly Shepherd Watts, a life and relationship coach who found love with relationship coach Louis Morris on Clubhouse. Kelly and I are obsessed with Clubhouse and can't believe howmuch our lives have changed from using this app. We love the connections, learned so much, and met the most amazing people since we've been hanging out on Clubhouse. Clubhouse is filled with successful singles who are not only lookingfor love but looking to level up professionally. These new friendships and connections have deepened our mission to help others find love. In this week'sepisode, Kelly will encourage you to join the conversation, find that community or love interest. Kellydiscusses how to make a powerful impact while sharing tips and strategies to finding love on Clubhouse. 

 Kelly Shepherd Watts has spent 35 years in the non-profit, social work and education industries. She completed her MBA and serves her community in Charlotte, NC while serving on 11 nonprofit boards in leadership roles. She started "The Coaching Concierge” where she has helped people “Make their Dreams a Reality.' Kelly has been a motivational speaker and facilitated leadership and professional development seminars. She’s also the Executive Director of a nonprofit helping single parents create economic success through group and individual coaching. 

Kerry Brett and Kelly Shepherd Watts discuss how and why people are finding love on Clubhouse.
It's easy to find like-minded people who are interested in similar conversations.
Clubhouse fills the feeling of loneliness.
Why Clubhouse is different than dating apps and a great connector.
How the heart can hear what's true and real.
If you are grounded within yourself, you'll do well on Clubhouse.
What makes you stand out on Clubhouse?
You create opportunity because you should up.
You don't know where your people are, so try many rooms to see which rooms resonate.
Why Clubhouse gives you inspiration and motivation.
Why people go to Clubhouse to change their lives.
Why Clubhouse allows people to connect without the pressure of dating.
Why we believe Clubhouse holds the future of dating.
Using Clubhouse to connect is using a different vehicle, just like if you used a variety of dating apps. 
Clubhouse gives you a unique opportunity to use your voice instead of relying on your leading photograph to open the door to a new connection. 
Nowadays, most people work remotely and are open to moving to a new location if they find the right person. 
More people are open to finding love in other states or countries by changing the radius or willing to try different apps to meet others.

To find out more about Kelly Shepherd Watts, you can find her on FaceBook under Iamkellydenise, Instagram @iamkellydenise. She moderates "Let the Gratitude Flow" and "The Heart Matters" rooms on Clubhouse.

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This week's guest is Louis Morris, he's the host of The Heart Matters podcast; he's also a relationship coach who is lovingly known as "Les Brown of Relationships." Attention all singles, did you know that finding love on Clubhouse is a thing? Well, it is! It's a real thing, and in this episode, Louis will share how he found love on Clubhouse and how you can too! In fact, Louis and I feel so strongly about helping others find love on Clubhouse that we've even created a Club together called the 90 Second Pitch To Get Hitched, which we host on Monday and Wednesday at 4 PM (EST) on Clubhouse. Louis shares his expertise about relationships, love and how to find the right person to compliment your life. He'll also teach us how to get our relationship groove back through spirituality, love, intimacy, and trust. 

After pursuing his certification as a life coach in 2018, Louis turned his passion for helping people with intimate heart matters into a career. Louis's mission is to help others who want to work through their relationship issues. He also assists singles who have been through a divorce, break-up, lost their companion, or struggled with past relationship issues. He supports his clients by helping them address their relationship issues from the inside out.

Kerry Brett and Louis Morris make the announcement of the new club, 90 Second Pitch To Get Hitched on Clubhouse,  and how excited they are to bring others together giving them an opportunity to find love. They also share what they've learned from all of the 90 Second Pitch's  while offering advice about how to stand out and make a memorable impact.

Along with coaching, Louis is a published author, writes a weekly blog, has a branded Amazon shop, and hosts his podcast The Heart Matters, which offers relationship tips and advice and exciting interviews with smart and driven guests.  To find out more about Louis go to louismorriscoaching.com, listen to his podcast The Heart Matters or follow on Instagram @louis_morris_coaching.