We're Never Doing This Again – Détails, épisodes et analyse

Tired of living on autopilot? In this episode, Simone is joined by Dr. Fanny LeBoulanger, a French physician turned self-love and pleasure activist. Fanny shares her inspiring journey from med school to becoming a sex and relationship coach, reigniting the importance of body awareness, pleasure, and authentic self-consent. From redefining self-love amidst societal pressures to exploring the nuances of dating and personal development, this episode dives deep into reclaiming one's power through pleasure and sensation.

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Have you met your inner "It Girl"? In this episode, Simone chats with Nicole Devlin, a certified Life Coach and host of the podcast FROM THE Nth POWER: A Path to Rational Spirituality, about the parallels between careers and romantic relationships, being single in mid-life, dating in your 50s, energy alignment and nurturing your inner "it girl."

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Does your dating elevator need maintenance? In this episode, Simone is joined by Tamika Carlton, the founder of The Couples Experience, a series of luxury events and retreats designed to nurture healthy relationships. They discuss the challenges of real-life relationships, the importance of honesty, and building trust. The conversation touches on personal anecdotes about dating (including Simone's last relationship), the significance of understanding one's needs, and how to build a fulfilling relationship. They also discuss the strange happenings in Simone's hometown of Victoria, BC. The episode ends on a light-hearted note with a game of 'Fuck, Marry, Kill' featuring early 2000s rappers (wholesome Lil' Jon is back!!)

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In this episode, Simone welcomes Nikki also known as the Cuban Carrie on Instagram. Both share their experiences and insights on modern dating, particularly in New York City. From humorous anecdotes to deep reflections on relationships, this episode has it all! They also touch on cultural nuances, the impact of social media on dating, and the importance of setting boundaries and standards. Towards the end, they play a rousing game of 'Fuck, Marry, Kill' with characters from Sex and the City.

In this episode, the host Simone is joined by Riselle, also known as the Traveling Island Girl. Riselle shares her journey as a travel writer, YouTuber, podcast host of Paradise Perspectives, and motivational coach focused on empowering women. They discuss the unique challenges and charms of island life and dating, especially in tourist destinations like St. Maarten and Vancouver Island. Riselle opens up about her personal growth journey, including getting over a heartbreak and rediscovering herself through solo travel, writing, and eventually starting her motivational coaching and retreats. She emphasizes the importance of self-love, individual growth in relationships, and not settling for less than what feels authentic. The conversation also covers how hosting retreats and creating luxury travel experiences for women can be a transformative and empowering adventure.

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In this episode, host Simone Paget welcomes Lara Bricker, a licensed private investigator, author of the Piper Greene series of cozy mysteries, and one of the hosts of Crime Writers On. They delve into Lara's bizarre experiences on dating platforms, including her take on unconventional dating strategies like the 'man funnel,' and swap stories about ghosting. Lara shares her journey of maintaining a journal to document her peculiar dating encounters. They also touch upon themes of self-preservation, dating apps, and techniques for eliminating undesirable matches. The conversation veers into hilarious territory with stories about men posing as Santas on dating apps, creepy children's books, and more. This episode offers listeners a mix of humor, insightful dating app strategies, and a peek into how Lara's professional life as a private investigator informs how she approaches modern dating dilemmas. The show wraps up with a rousing game of FMK, where Simone and Lara share notes on their favorite TV Detectives.

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Why do we do the things we do? On this episode, Simone speaks with Hannah Spero, YOUR Behavior analyst and host of the Spero podcast to break down all things dating, behavior, habits, and more. We talk about what it's like dating as a single mom in your late 30s, dating in "Chictoria" (Victoria) vs "Menver" (Denver), and how in order to change a habit you need to figure out why you do it in the first place. We wrap up the episode with a rousing game of FMK: New Girl edition.

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We're reading for our Hallmark movie moment! In this episode, Simone is joined by Rita Chand, a Certified Life Coach, Holistic Wellness Coach, and soon-to-be Registered Counsellor. Rita is the Fairy Godmother we didn't know we needed. We discuss her counseling journey and her experiences with workplace bullying (and how to recognize it when it's happening). We also discuss bullying in relationships (yes, ghosting is a form of bullying), dating in Victoria BC, and how to create your own Hallmark movie moment. The show wraps up with a rousing game of FMK, Grey's Anatomy edition.

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Does ADHD impact how we date? In this episode, Simone is joined by Megan Glennie, a certified life coach for late-diagnosed ADHD adults to discuss all things dating, relationships, and neurodivergence. They also talk about shame, experiences that "feel good in the pants but terrible in the heart" and people-pleasing. They also ponder how AI might affect the future of online dating. Simone recounts her date with a short king and her time on a sex cruise with a bunch of horny senior citizens. She also shares the story of her Covid Catfish. The show wraps up with a rousing game of FMK: Veronica Mars edition.

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Bring on the cringe! In this episode, Simone is joined by Alyssa O a writer, playwright, and Wacky Aunt Abroad to discuss dating, traveling solo, and living a joy-filled, unconventional life abroad as a single 40-something woman. Simone and Alyssa are green berets in dating...they've seen some things. The pair discuss what it's like dating in Scotland and Switzerland versus dating in North America. They conclude that no, they do not want to party like it's 2019 (or date anyone who does). They also discuss deprioritizing dating, dating ROI, and whether it's possible catfished by a photo of a young Joseph Stalin. Alyssa shares the story of a terrifying date with a man with a Michael Jackson tattoo. Simone tells her own story of a date with a troubling tattoo of his own. The episode wraps up with a rousing game of FMK: Cringe band edition (what would it be like being married to Creed? How about Maroon 5?)

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