The Beat Goes On: Dating After Divorce

Where is the line between healthy conflict and a toxic relationship? Dionne and Jackie explore what to do when you think you're in a toxic relationship and how to fix it in this new episode. Join us, won't you?

Join Jackie and Dionne as we explore the ins and outs of diving into an intimate - possibly live-in - relationship after being single for a long time. Can it be done successfully? If so, how? Does there come a point where it is no longer viable? We talk about all of this and so much more.

Join Dionne and Jackie as we talk with friend, Jen, about how and when to repair the inevitable ruptures that occur in all our relationships.

In this episode, Dionne and Jackie are joined once again by guest, Dave, to discuss trust issues. We explore what trust issues are and how to deal with them however they come up for you in dating or in your relationships.

With the help of guest, Jeff, Dionne and Jackie dive deep into dating, relationships and pets. Cat people, dog people and even ferret people... how do you manage new relationships and integrating your (or their) pets? We talk about it all and more.

Dionne and Jackie talk about meeting romantic partners In Real Life "IRL". Is this a thing anymore? Where does it happen? How does it happen? How do you know if it is happening to you? We cover all this and so much more.

Jackie and Dionne welcome guest Frederica for this episode about finding love, friendship and connection in a new city or country.

Dionne and Jackie welcome back beloved guest, Mike Jones, to talk about timing in relationships. Ever met the right person at the wrong time? Is that even a thing? Give it a listen and let us know what YOU think.

Jackie and Dionne are back after a brief hiatus with a brand new episode for you. In this fun conversation, we talk about Love At First Sight. We uncover some science behind it and do our best to answer the age-old question... is it real? Let us know what YOU think!

Jackie and Dionne are joined once again by guest, PJ, to discuss love languages. What are they? Do you know yours? How do you handle it when your partner has a different love language? Can they change over time? We cover all this and more. Join the conversation!

Dating Confidence. Do you have it? Do you even know what it is? How can you find it? Dionne and Jackie explore this and oh so much more!

Jackie and Dionne welcome back to the show our first and only "three-peat" and fan favorite guest, Steve. Join us for this deep dive into infidelity. What causes it? Once a cheater always a cheater? Can a relationship survive and thrive after someone cheats? We cover all this and more.

Join Dionne and Jackie as we talk about balancing divorce, dating and (gasp!) sex with a sense of faith and religious practice.

In part two of our exploration of navigating the waters of dating and relationships where mental health issues are involved, Dionne and Jackie are joined by guest, Steven, an experienced mental health and relationship counselor. Join the conversation!

In Part 1 of our two-part look at dating, relationships, love and mental illness, Dionne and Jackie are joined by guest, "Kurt," who shares his story of love and marriage with a partner who lives with a challenging mental illness.

Listen in as Jackie and Dionne get real about what it is like when your ex moves on to someone new. How do you deal with the inevitable feelings? And what about when you and that ex have kids together? We dive deep into the myriad feelings that arise and offer some pointers on how to process them in a healthy way.

Jackie and Dionne take a deep dive into the world of online dating. Is there a right way and a wrong way to do it? What can you do to improve your odds? Or if not your odds, how can you improve the experience? We tackle all this and more. Join the conversation!

In our first episode of 2023, Dionne and Jackie talk about fresh starts, fresh perspectives and what we are looking to achieve in the year ahead.

This episode is all about Ethical Non-Monogamy (ENM). In this fascinating conversation, Dionne and Jackie are joined by guest, "Chad" as we explore what ENM is and what it isn't. We talk through why it works for some people and hopefully remove some of the stigma surrounding this growing lifestyle. Give it a listen and let us know what you think!

Jackie and Dionne get real with guest Brandon about vulnerability in relationships. What is it? Why does it matter? Join us for this fun episode!

Are Jackie and Dionne hopeless romantics? Or are we hopeFUL romantics? We dive deep into what makes each what that means for dating and relationships. Join us for an enlightening and fun discussion of love and dating.

Are you ready for love? But....are you? How do you know? Dionne and Jackie get real about what it means to be ready for love and how to get there, if that's what you want. Join the conversation and let us know what you think!

We are so proud to take a little walk down memory lane and replay one of our favorite episodes. What a fun, honest conversation about one night stands and double standards with guests - and great friends - Kara and Sarah. Enjoy!

Dionne and Jackie get real about what it means to be pursued in a relationship. Who should be the pursuer? When does "pursuit" become "chasing" and which is better? We talk through all this and more.

For our FIFTIETH episode, Dionne and Jackie are joined by Ali Migliore of Simply Matchmaking. Join us as we learn all about how matchmaking works and what you could expect from a matchmaking service. It just may be worth a shot!

Jackie and Dionne talk flags. Red flags. Green Flags. And...what the heck are "beige" flags. Dating and relationships are hard and while it is important to keep an eye out for the red flags, maybe it's time to put a little effort into noticing the green ones. Who knows? Maybe that's the game changer.

In our 48th episode, Jackie and Dionne welcome back friend of the show, Dr. Frogknocker to talk about codependency. What is it? It is always a bad thing? We offer some insights on codependent behavior and navigating a relationship if you or your partner exhibit codependent tendencies. It's a thoughtful conversation about a difficult topic. We hope you enjoy!

What do you do when your partner and you have different levels of sexual need? Jackie and Dionne talk about all the ways this can impact a relationship and discuss some tips and tricks from the experts on how to deal with it when it occurs.

Jackie and Dionne are on a little summer hiatus so we are replaying an oldie but a goodie, a fan favorite.... all about the one that got away. Enjoy!

Dionne and Jackie discuss Dating Fatigue in this fun and interesting episode. We talk through what dating fatigue is and how to cope with it, should you find yourself in its grasp. We also explore the specific type of dating fatigue that online daters often experience. And Jackie learns a little geography as well.dating

Guest Mike returns to talk with Jackie and Dionne about aging and the physical changes we experience, We talk about how those inevitable changes impact how we feel about ourselves and how we approach dating and relationships.

Jackie and DIonne are joined by friend of the show - and return guest - Dave to discuss the differences between being picky and being discerning. How picky is too picky? Is pickiness really a bad thing? As middle-aged adults, how has our approach to partner selection changed since we first entered the dating pool? We cover all this and more. Let us know what you think!

Is it always "bros before hoes"? Is there ever a time it is ok to date a friend's ex? Or the friend of an ex? Dionne and Jackie dive into the uncomfortable waters of dating amongst friends and exes.

In this fun and insightful episode, Jackie and Dionne talk with guest, Chris, about the age-old question...do nice guys really finish last? I mean, do they? Why? What's a "nice guy"? What does finishing last even mean? We delve deep into all of these questions and more, and we even learn some interesting new words along the way.

In our fortieth episode, Dionne and Jackie are joined by psychic medium, Kedra Menish to learn all about how her gift works and how she can help folks find answers. Looking for love? Need to connect with a loved one? Want to know what the future holds? We discuss all this and more.

Dionne and Jackie talk with guest, Chad, about why some people have great luck in finding love and why others seem to struggle to find great partners.

Listen in while Dionne and Jackie talk with guest, Will Padilla from the 1980s Now podcast about exes. Why do we still think of, and sometimes dream, of them? How important is closure and how do we get it? The three of us share experiences and insight to help ourselves, each other, and hopefully YOU find peace and contentment after a break-up.

Jackie and Dionne are joined remotely by good friend and guest, Mike Jones, to talk about why breaking up is (sometimes) hard to do. We get into the good, the bad and everything in between. We explore the best ways to navigate the end of a relationship and some things to avoid.

Dionne and Jackie are joined by guest, Brandon, to discuss long distance love. Can it work? What are the challenges and the perks of a long distance relationship? We cover all that and so much more.

Jackie and Dionne talk about the Law of Attraction and manifesting love - or anything else you want - in your life. Think it's all just new age mumbo jumbo? Or do you think that maybe there's something to this? Or do you just want to better understand what manifestation is and how to put it to work for you? We cover all that and more in our 35th episode.

In this new episode, Dionne and Jackie get honest about jealousy and what it really looks, sounds and feels like. Do you struggle with jealous feelings? Have a jealous partner? We do our best to unpack it all and offer some tips for understanding and dealing with jealousy in yourself and in your relationships, Let us know what you think!

Dionne and Jackie welcome our guest, Ron, for a fun conversation about dating and sex. Should you wait to have sex? Why? For how long? We explore the pros and cons of a more "traditional" approach to sex and dating.

In this episode, Jackie and Dionne talk with guest, Patrick, about the highs and lows of dating and being single during the holiday season.

In this episode, Dionne and Jackie talk with law enforcement professional, Jason, to talk about dating safety. What are the real dangers in dating? How do you protect yourself physically, financially and otherwise? What can you do if you need help? We cover all this and more.

In our 30th (!!) episode, Dionne and Jackie get REALLY honest about break-ups and moving on. Is moving a conscious choice we make or it is a thing that just happens over time? Is it an act of the head? The heart? Something else? We talk about why it can be so hard to move on from some relationships and share some pointers on how you get yourself "unstuck" if you're having trouble.

Jackie and Dionne are joined by Andrew McMasters of Improv Mindset to talk all about the good, the bad, the ugly...the pick-up lines. What makes one good? What makes one awful? Can a bad one work? It's a great discussion about how best to break the ice and what NEVER to say. Let us know what you think!

In Episode 28 Dionne and Jackie get real with guest PJ about opposite-sex friendships. Do they work? When? How? And when don't they work?

Jackie and Dionne take a little break from talking about dating relationships and focus in on some of the other very important relationships in our lives - our friends. We learn about how important a good tribe of great girlfriends is and how much those friendships improve our lives, from emotional support to real physical health benefits of having great gal pals. Let us know what you think!

Jackie and Dionne explore the wonderful world of dating with and without kids. What is it like to date someone with kids when you don't have any of your own? What is it like to date when you do have kids? How do parenting styles mesh and where do you fit in? Give it a listen; we hope we addressed your questions.

Happy Anniversary, Beatheads! In our 25th episode, Jackie and Dionne talk emotional baggage. What is it? Why do we carry it with us into new relationships? How does it affect us and our new partners? Listen to find out!

Dionne and Jackie do our very best to tackle the very tough, very sensitive topic of domestic violence. We are joined by Jennifer who was kind enough - and brave enough - to share her story with us. The conversation was eye-opening and more than a little emotional as we heard about her journey through - and out of - an abusive relationship. We also learned some red flags for which to be on the lookout and what to do if you or someone you know needs help.