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Fast-forward 15 years: what does your love life look like now? We're chatting with former guest Matteson Perry, author of a memoir chronicling his single life, about what he wishes he knew now – fifteen years later as a devoted husband and father. We discuss why you must go through all the heartbreak of dating, the unexpected qualities to look for in a partner, and how to avoid the biggest mistake that prevents you from finding your true love.Check out Matteson Perry https://www.mattesonperry.com/ and his book 'Available: A Memoir of Heartbreak, Hookups, Love, and Brunch' and listen to the first episode we did with Matteson here: https://www.dateablepodcast.com/episode/s2e15-love-sex-and-burning-man-with-matteson-perryFollow us @dateablepodcast, @juliekrafchick and @nonplatonic. Check out our website for more content. Also listen to our other podcast Exit Interview w/ iHeart Podcasts available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.This episode is sponsored by:Factor: Get 50% America's #1 Meal Delivery Service at https://factormeals.com/dateable50 or use the code DATEABLE50Drizly: Download the Drizly app or go to Drizly.com and use promo code FAST5 for $5 off your first order.Dateable is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at frolic.media/podcastsOur Sponsors:* Check out Drizly: https://drizly.com* Check out Factor 75 and use my code dateable50 for a great deal: https://www.factor75.com/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/dateable-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This week on the pod... two-time Moth GrandSlam storytelling champion Matteson Perry! Matteson loves love. He also loves riding around half naked on a bike for 10 days in the desert. He told Will a spectacular Burning Man tale that made everyone here at #Storytime want to head to the Playa this August. Matteson's writing has appeared in The New York Times, McSweeney's, College Humor, and other publications. His work has been featured on NPR and Funny or Die. His book Available: A Memoir of Heartbreak, Hookups, Love and Brunch is available now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It is time to turn your post-divorce attitude to gratitude and appreciate the day when anger over your divorce turned into thankfulness for what you gained on the other side. My guest today on “Thank You Divorce – Again” is Laura Friedman Williams. We have so much in common with me that I fondly call her “my sister from another mister.” Laura is the fabulous author of “Available: A Memoir of Sex and Dating After a Marriage Ends.” The podcast, like her book, is hilarious, juicy, and extremely candid. After her experience with a cheating ex left behind a lot of bitterness, Laura's tables turned when she started to think about what she was grateful for vs. just what she was losing. Rediscover and embrace the sexy-new-you waiting to reveal herself, and check out Laura's book for more tips! Listen in at divorcedandhappy.net or any podcast platform.Instagram: Laura Friedman WilliamsTwitter: LauraFWInNYCFaceBook: Laura Friedman WilliamsLinked In: Laura Friedman WilliamsMedium: Laura Friedman WilliamsIf you found value in today's episode or have been enjoying the podcast for some time now, please rate, review and share with your community! Please be sure to follow me on IG, FB, Tiktok, Youtube and Pinterest: @sadies@divorcedandhappyIf you found value in today's episode please consider "buying" me a cup of coffee @ https://www.buymeacoffee.com/sadiemarieInterested in sponsoring the podcast? Email contact@divorcedandhappy.net to learn more. Download my "8 Tips to Happiness" today: https://www.divorcedandhappy.net #available #memoir #divorcestory #thankyoudivorce #gratitude #thanksgiving #newyorkcity #author #laurafriedmanwilliams #sexafterdivorce #datingafterdivorce #divorce #sadiesdivorcedandhappy #lifeafterdivorce #datingtips #datingpodcast #datingappsavvy #realdivorcetalk #relationshipsafterdivorce #wednesdayepisodes #Sadiesdivorcedandhappy #DivorcedandHappypodcast #Mentalkdivorce #Womentalkdivorce #burningquestions #divorcedmom #divorceddad #divorcecoach #datingafterdivorce #realdivorcetalk #relationshipsafterdivorce #lifeafterdivorce #wednesdayepisodes #Sadiesdivorcedandhappy #DivorcedandHappypodcast #Mentalkdivorce #Womentalkdivorce #burningquestions #divorcepodcast #datingtips #datingafterdivorce #divorcedmom #divorceddad #loveafterdivorce #divorcedlife #divorcecommunity #coparenting #recoveringgoodgirl #midlifedating #tipstohappiness #theredroom

Our guest today has spent years in the publishing business, but it was only when her marriage broke up that she found the inspiration to write a book of her own. Available: A Memoir of Sex & Dating After a Marriage Ends, is a no-holds-barred look at post-divorce rehabilitation and the experiences of a woman on a journey of invention. “Don't judge me,” says author Laura Friedman Williams. And that's one of the central messages in the book. It's hard to re-engage, to re-ignite after a broken heart. And as much as this book is also a book about re-igniting a broken libido, it's also very much a book about discovering who you are after you figure out the superficial sex stuff. This isn't a book about sexual reinvention. It's a book about unlocking many, many new doors after sexual rediscovery. We hope this conversation piques your interest enough to explore it on your own. You can find it wherever you buy your books. In the mean time, you can follow her writing on Medium, follow her on Twitter and Instagram, or connect with her on LinkedIn.

You loved Laura Friedman Williams when she first joined us in June 2021 to celebrate the launch of her first book "Available: A Memoir of Sex and Dating After A Marriage Ends" and so many listeners found comfort and hope in her candid recount of her journey to finding her inner woman again after her long-term marriage ended with her husband's affair. Well she's back and better than ever althought the last year has had some highs and lows as she has navigated the finalization of her divorce, the moving out of the marital home and the purchase and renovation of her very own new home.  In her unique and special way, Laura shares an update on her personal journey that is, as always, deeply personal and revealing.  You will find much to relate to, laugh about and cry too as we catch up with Laura today as the book officially launches in the United States.  Tune in and find out why after all she has been through, Laura says she feels today "that anything is possible." If you did not have the opportunity to listen to Laura's original, very special two-part episode, you don't want to miss them: Some Times Too Much is Just Enough Part One Some Times Too Much is Just Enough Part Two More about Laura Friedman Williams: Laura Friedman Williams is a native New Yorker whose writing credits consist of countless PTA newsletters and program notes for talent shows and school auctions, as well as ghostwritten bar mitzvah speeches for many of her friends. Her wit and wisdom have not yet made it to a larger audience, but her years spent raising children and running events at her children's schools have kept her writing steady and sharp. She credits her degree in English from Washington University and the ten formative years she spent in book publishing – first in Subsidiary Rights at Warner Books (now Grand Central Publishing) and then at Henry Holt & Company, then as a book scout and finally as a literary agent – for giving her a deep love and respect for the written word. She credits the break-up of her marriage for finally giving her the subject matter about which she both needed and wanted to write. She lives in downtown Manhattan with her three children. Laura's Medium Blog:  https://laurafriedmanwilliams.medium.com/ Follow Laura on Social: IG:  @laurafriedmanwilliams FB:  @laura-friedman-williams Twitter:  @LauraFWinNYC GET THE BOOK!  https://amzn.to/3P3tmLK ***************************************************************************** MEET OUR CREATOR AND HOST: SUSAN GUTHRIE®, ESQ., the creator and host of The Divorce and Beyond® Podcast, is nationally recognized as one of the top family law and divorce mediation attorneys in the country.  Susan is a member of the Executive Council of the American Bar Association Section of Dispute Resolution and is the Founder of Divorce in a Better Way® which provides a curated selection of resources and information for those facing divorce and other life changes.  Internationally renowned as one of the leading experts in online mediation, Susan created her Learn to Mediate Online® program and has trained more than 20,000 professionals in how to transition their practice online.  Susan recently partnered with legal and mediation legend, Forrest "Woody" Mosten to create the Mosten Guthrie Academy which provides gold standard, fully online training for mediation and collaborative professionals at all stages of their career.   ****************************************************************************** Remember to follow Susan Guthrie and THE DIVORCE AND BEYOND PODCAST on social media for updates and inside tips and information: Susan Guthrie on Facebook @susanguthrieesq Susan on Instagram @susanguthrieesq @divorceandbeyond Susan on Twitter @guthrielaw If you want to see the video version of the podcast episodes they are available on The Divorce & Beyond YouTube Channel!  Make sure to LIKE and SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss a single episode! 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My guest today met her husband when she was 19. Three kids and 27 years later, he fell in love with another woman. For several months after finding out, she did little aside from scrape herself off the floor and care for her kids, through their misery and her own. She says of this time: ‘I felt like I was either going to die or learn how to live again'. Laura chose life – as well as learning to sit with pain as a lifelong optimist. Laura Friedman Williams is my guest today - the author of Available: A Memoir of Sex and Dating After a Marriage Ends.   Here, we talk about:   Feeling invisible Losing the future we planned The shame problem Learning to grieve Being ‘good enough' What family means now Starting over (& ‘sex treadmills') Follow Laura @laurafriedmanwilliams on Instagram or @LauraFWInNYC on Twitter and Available: A Memoir of Sex and Dating After a Marriage Ends is out now. My book, How To Be Sad – the key to a happier life – is now out in paperback wherever you get your books. Get in touch @MsHelenRussell and or howtobesadpodcast@gmail.com   Thanks to Joel Grove and Matt Clacher at HarperCollins for production.

After finding out her husband of 22 years was having an affair and being thrown into singlehood in her late 40's, Laura Friedman Williams set out on a path of unknowing self-discovery through dating and sex.  As the author of “Available: A Memoir of Sex and Dating After a Marriage Ends”, Laura discovered a midlife sexual mojo she didn't even know she had. This is a beautiful story of awakening, empowerment, and reclaiming herself through the exploration of her deepest desires.  Author   Book: www.amazon.com/Available-Memoir-Dating-After-Marriage/dp/B08YNWVFWJ IG: Laura Friedman Williams's (@laurafriedmanwilliams) profile on Instagram FB:https://www.facebook.com/laura.f.williams.90

You've inked the papers, you've started a new chapter of your life and now comes the fun part… Sex & Dating. Getting back out there is simultaneously one of the most fun and overwhelming parts of navigating your new life. Chances are A LOT has changed since you were last on the market but the good news is, you aren't alone and thousands of women are Laura Friedman Williams is the author of Available: A Memoir of Sex and Dating After a Marriage Ends, which has been a #1 bestseller on Amazon UK in books on Divorce, Romantic Relationships, and Memoirs. She has written for Vogue UK and been interviewed on numerous podcasts. She lives in downtown Manhattan with her three children. I chatted with Laura on our experiences of getting back into the dating scene after divorce on this week's Happy Even After Podcast episode. If you're just starting to get back out there, you won't want to miss this one! Guest Info: IG: https://www.instagram.com/laurafriedmanwilliams/    

Author of the memoir Available: A Memoir of Sex & Dating After a Marriage Ends, Laura Friedman Williams opens up about the loneliness of a stay-at-home mother, what her marriage—and life—looked like when she measured it by being happy enough, what it means to no longer be playing the supporting character in her own life, and the sexual liberation following her divorce that set her on a path of self-expression, self-enhancement, and self-sufficiency.——Laura Friedman WilliamsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/laurafriedmanwilliamsTwitter: https://twitter.com/laurafwinnycFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/laura.f.williams.90Available: A Memoir of Sex & Dating After a Marriage Ends via AmazonChelsea Leigh TrescottWebsite: www.breakupward.comInstagram: www.instagram.com/thankyouheartbreakEmail: Chelsea@breakupward.comHuffPo Advice Column: Advice Column

Laura Williams is the author of Available: A Memoir of Sex and Dating After a Marriage Ends, which has been a #1 bestseller on Amazon UK and has been featured in Cosmopolitan UK, The Financial Times, and Vogue UK.  She is a native New Yorker and mom of three.    In this episode we speak about everything from: ~ learning the language of sex ~ having conversations with family about sex (and the surprising reactions) ~ normalizing the sex conversation (and why this is game changing) ~ the evolution of one's sex life over the decades (and this is critical info) ~ understanding your desires and being willing to question your aversions ~ knowing the things that bring you alive and having a list of them for ease and grace ~ the power of energy in motion ~ and much more!     Connect with Laura Williams Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/laurafriedmanwilliams/ Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/laura.f.williams.90 Linkedin | https://www.linkedin.com/in/laura-friedman-williams-350b7b213/ Medium | https://laurafriedmanwilliams.medium.com/    *****   MENTORING + FREE MOJO CHECK LIST    Burnt out and Stressed? Disconnected from your body? Lost your enthusiasm for life? Craving confidence + feminine radiance?   You need to talk with me ASAP.   You are being gifted with an opportunity to have a complimentary Mojo Mentoring session with me*. And yes, we can uncover what's in the way and ignite your mojo…PLUS, as soon as you book your call, you receive a FREE Mojo Check List to get your engines revved right away.   Click the link and reserve your spot now: https://mojo.deborah-kagan.com/mentoring * a limited number of sessions are available   *****   Connect with Deborah Website | http://therealundressed.com/ Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/therealundressed/   https://www.instagram.com/deborahkagan/ Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/mojorecoveryspecialist/   Subscribe to The Real Undressed Podcast iTunes | https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-real-undressed-with-deborah-kagan/id1494643770 Spotify | https://open.spotify.com/show/1eOQaw6kryBsXo7Jb6qEnv   Please remember to: Subscribe Rate Review the podcast. I read every single one and your feedback is valuable.

It is time to turn you post-divorce attitude to gratitude and appreciate the day when anger over the divorce turned into thankfulness for what you gained on the other side. My guest today on ‘Thank You Divorce' has so much in common with me I now call her “my sister from another mister. “  Laura Friedman Williams is the fabulous author of ‘Available: A Memoir of Sex and Dating After a Marriage Ends.' The book is hilarious, juicy, and candid - much like our chat! After her experience with a cheating ex left behind a lot of bitterness, Laura's tables turned when she started to think about what she was grateful for vs. just what she was losing. Also in this week's episode listeners, like YOU, share what they're most grateful for about their divorce. Listen and enjoy their inspiring insights and learnings!  It's extra delicious! Learn more about Laura and Laura's remarkable book on Twitter https://twitter.com/laurafwinnyc (https://twitter.com/laurafwinnyc) Or on Medium https://laurafriedmanwilliams.medium.com/ (https://laurafriedmanwilliams.medium.com) Follow Laura at: Instagram: Laura Friedman Williams Twitter: LauraFWInNYC FaceBook: Laura Friedman Williams Linked In: Laura Friedman Williams #thankyoudivorce #gratefulafterdivorce #afterdivorcedating #LauraFriedmanWilliams #amazingacttwo #Available #Lifeafterdivorce #happyafterdivorce #realdivorcetalk #Sadiesdivorcedandhappy #Mentalkdivorce #Womentalkdivorce #Positivelifeafterdivorce #sadiesdivorcedandhappywebsite #divorcepodcast #relationshiptips #tipstohappiness

In this episode, I share an everyday burnout conversation with Laura Friedman Williams.Laura Friedman Williams is a native New Yorker and author of the recently published book Available: A Memoir of Sex and Dating After a Marriage Ends.  Laura was a happily married, stay-at-home, self-declared PTA mum of three children, and for nearly three decades, she was living every inch of the life she had planned for. Then one day, she discovered her husband was having an affair and found herself single after 27 years, setting her on a new path of self-discovery. Her brilliant debut book shares her fabulous and unapologetic story of sex and dating after divorce. It's my favourite kind of memoir writing as Laura shares her funny, honest, and moving account of her sexual reinvention. Expect to have many laughs and then tears as Available explores the various roles we take on through the course of our lives and how they come to define us. Laura has been featured in The Financial Times, Cosmopolitan UK, Vogue UK, and The Daily Mail to name a few. She lives in downtown Manhattan with her three children.In this episode, Laura talks about:How it feels to have your life turned upside down in your mid 40's and grieve for your identity and life as you knew it. The anguish of sitting in pain when you are an optimist who defaults to the silver linings of life events. The act and courage of putting yourself back together again and getting back out in the world after feeling so lost and broken. How abiding by her guiding principle of living life with no regrets helped her move forward. The joy of first-time sex second time around and how Laura learned to love herself and her body at 50.Peek here at the Everyday Burnout Conversations podcast web page. Follow Laura @laurafriedmanwilliamsCheck out Laura's book - Available: A Memoir of Sex and Dating After a Marriage Ends.Fancy a little more burnout chat? Find me on Instagram and Facebook  @flictaylorwritesCheck out my blog at www.flictaylor.comPlease note, this podcast is not intended as medical advice. If you're having a tough time or concerned that you're experiencing burnout, please reach out to your doctor or mental health professional for support and guidance. Please like, comment and subscribe to the podcast wherever you listen. I truly appreciate your feedback and support, as it helps these fab conversations reach a little further.

It was SO much fun to chat to Laura Friedman Williams, the author of AVAILABLE: A Memoir of Sex and Dating After a Marriage Ends from Borough Press/HarperCollins UK.  We talked not only about this fabulous memoir of sex after separation but also red underwear, wild hair and so much more! Heads up there is a lot of laughter in this episode! Laura lives in Manhattan with her three children and yes she survived the tornado!   Available: A Memoir of Sex & Dating After a Marriage Ends Follow Laura on Instagram: @laurafriedmanwilliams While you're here: get a copy of my 20 Ways to Feel More Confident Through Your Divorce And join my Weekly Kindness newsletter!

Laura Friedman Williams is the author of Available: A Memoir of Sex and Dating After a Marriage Ends, which has been a #1 bestseller on Amazon UK in books on Divorce, Romantic Relationships, and Memoirs.  She has written for Vogue UK and been interviewed on numerous podcasts.  She lives in downtown Manhattan with her three children.In the book Laura shares intimate and often humorous experiences of life after divorce. Through a series of events, Laura navigates the heartbreaking discovery of her husband's infidelity, managing the confusion her kids feel,  rebuilding her heart and life, dating and awakening her sexuality, and finally, discovering the strong, resilient, complex and incredibly interesting person she has become.In the Interview we discuss:How to keep your mindset on the positiveHow really hard experiences bring us back to incredible gratitudeHaving patience in the early stages of divorce is keyWhy apologies and accountability are so important to us and what to do when they don't happenWhen the reality of what we believed our marriage was turns out to be different than what our partner thoughtDealing with letting go of the certainty of how we thought our life would lookFiguring out the rules of dating after divorce and how we learn to create our own rulesSometimes you do everything right and things still don't work outLosing yourself in a marriage and how we can find balanceThe thrilling, devastating, heartbreaking, freeing feelings of divorce and the complexity of the emotionsLaura is open, kind, generous and loving but also fiery and empowered. She covers so many complex aspects of divorce in her story and I think every woman going through divorce should read this book.It's powerful, inspiring and heartfelt, but also hilarious as hell.The link to Laura's book is hereFollow Laura on Instagram hereFollow Laura on Facebook hereSIgn up here to learn more about our upcoming book club hosted by me AND the AUTHOR - Laura! to deep dive into all the fun and fierce topics in this book. www.seetheupside.comSign up for our newsletter hereFollow See The Upside on Instagram hereFollow See The Upside on Facebook here

Brian interviews Laura Friedman Williams. Laura is a New Yorker and author of the recently published book “Available: A memoir of sex and dating after a marriage ends”. This is her first book, exploring the various roles we take on through the course of our lives and how they come to define us, and it has been featured in The Financial Times, Cosmopolitan UK, Vogue UK, and The Daily Mail. This is a follow up to my first interview with Laura a month ago. I read her book over Labour Day and was blown away at how personal, frank, tantalizing and provocative it was.

Laura Friedman Williams was a happily married, stay-at-home mom of three children. She had plans to grow old with her husband. Then she discovered her husband was having an affair and found herself single after 27-years. Faced with the choice to consider her life over or reinvent herself, she chose the latter. Today, she shares her explosive story of sex and dating after divorce.  Laura is the author of Available: A Memoir of Sex & Dating After a Marriage Ends. In her book, and during our conversation, she shows that it is possible to be independent, a good mother, and have a great sex life all at the same time. Show Highlights Laura shares her story of her marriage ending - almost overnight. (10:49) When a marriage ends, “You think it's one thing and it never turns out to be that simple.” (13:51) Laura was so focused on her children's healing, she came to a sudden realization that she could not continue to be who she was for her kids without taking care of herself. So, five months after her marriage ended, Laura decided to begin dating again. (22:05) Laura shares her first experience with sex for the first time after divorce, “I don't know how this is done. But I am going to make this happen.” (25:27) Sex should not be a subject that is taboo or shameful. (39:22) What dating looks like for Laura three years after her divorce and why commitment is not something she desires. (45:33) Advice for women who are just getting back into sex and dating following divorce. (51:07) Learn More About Laura: LFW is the author of Available, which was a #1 bestseller in books on Divorce on Amazon, and has been featured in The Daily Mail. She has also written pieces for Vogue UK and Best Magazine in the UK.  Resources & Links: COMING SOON: The Divorce Survival Program. Get on the waiting list! A Memoir of Sex and Dating After a Marriage EndsLaura on Twitter Laura on Instagram Laura on LinkedIn

Our guest today has spent years in the publishing business, but it was only when her marriage broke up that she found the inspiration to write a book of her own. Available: A Memoir of Sex & Dating After a Marriage Ends, is a no-holds-barred look at post-divorce rehabilitation and the experiences of a woman on a journey of invention. “Don't judge me,” says author Laura Friedman Williams. And that's one of the central messages in the book. It's hard to re-engage, to re-ignite after a broken heart. And as much as this book is also a book about re-igniting a broken libido, it's also very much a book about discovering who you are after you figure out the superficial sex stuff. This isn't a book about sexual reinvention. It's a book about unlocking many, many new doors after sexual rediscovery. We hope this conversation piques your interest enough to explore it on your own. You can find it wherever you buy your books. In the mean time, you can follow her writing on Medium, follow her on Twitter and Instagram, or connect with her on LinkedIn.

Our guest today has spent years in the publishing business, but it was only when her marriage broke up that she found the inspiration to write a book of her own. Available: A Memoir of Sex & Dating After a Marriage Ends, is a no-holds-barred look at post-divorce rehabilitation and the experiences of a woman on a journey of invention. “Don't judge me,” says author Laura Friedman Williams. And that's one of the central messages in the book. It's hard to re-engage, to re-ignite after a broken heart. And as much as this book is also a book about re-igniting a broken libido, it's also very much a book about discovering who you are after you figure out the superficial sex stuff. This isn't a book about sexual reinvention. It's a book about unlocking many, many new doors after sexual rediscovery. We hope this conversation piques your interest enough to explore it on your own. You can find it wherever you buy your books. In the mean time, you can follow her writing on Medium, follow her on Twitter and Instagram, or connect with her on LinkedIn.

What does one do to overcome the loneliness and grief of an unexpected divorce?  In the case of Laura Friedman Williams,  have SEX!  This episode covers the other element of Laura's book, "Available: A Memoir of Sex and Dating After a Marriage Ends," and it's an honest, brave and salacious look at midlife dating and  new sex.  Laura covers it all-- from grooming, to foreplay to the actual act, and it answers ALL the questions one might have about dating and sexual encounters as a single 10 times 5.   There is absolutely nothing that Laura won't discuss, and it's not for the prude.  If it makes Lo at a loss for words...you know it's good!

After decades of marriage, three kids, years as a stay-at-home parent, Laura Friedman Williams' marriage and world imploded. Her upcoming memoir, Available: A Memoir of Sex and Dating After a Marriage Ends, is a riveting, page-turning read on navigating the modern dating scene, rediscovering sexuality, and redefining identity as the definition of wife is stripped away, the family unit morphs and shifts, and a woman with a rich and complex private life emerges.SHOW NOTES + TRANSCRIPT:acertainagepod.comFOLLOW A CERTAIN AGE:InstagramFacebookLinkedInGET INBOX INSPO:Sign up for our newsletter AGE BOLDLYWe share new episodes, giveaways, links we live, and midlife resourcesLIKE BOOKS?Each month we do an author BOOK LOOK on Instagram Live Follow us for the fun! @acertainagepodCONTACT US:katie@acertainagepod.com

In Part Two of this Special Two Part Episode, Susan Guthrie speaks with Laura Friedman Williams, Author of the soon to be released (June 10th) book, Available: A Memoir of Sex and Dating After a Marriage Ends which will make you laugh and make you cry and most importantly, will give you hope! Laura Friedman Williams truly thought she had the perfect marriage of 27 years. The perfect family and the perfect life and then one night, by the glow of the light from her husband's cell phone, it all came crashing down as she faced the truth that her husband was in love with someone else.  Suddenly she faced a life that included a future that was unknown but also a rewriting of her own history of the marriage she thought she had versus the marriage she now faced.  Laura set out to redefine her life, explore her sexuality and found herself along the way and she shares it all, and I do mean all, with us in her first novel, Available, launching June 10, 2021.  In Part One, Laura and Susan delve into some of the deeper topics of the betrayal and pain of an unepected divorce but here in Part Two we get to the "fun stuff" and Laura shares some of the lighter and sexier moments along the way.  You definitely don't want to miss this so listen today! WANT TO WIN A .pdf copy of the book?  Just go to Instagram, follow @divorceandbeyond and @laurafriedmanwilliams and repost or share any post about the episode tagging those accounts.   More information about This week's Special Guest, Laura Friedman Williams: Laura Friedman Williamsis a native New Yorker whose writing credits consist of countless PTA newsletters and program notes for talent shows and school auctions, as well as ghostwritten bar mitzvah speeches for many of her friends. Her wit and wisdom have not yet made it to a larger audience, but her years spent raising children and running events at her children's schools have kept her writing steady and sharp. She credits her degree in English from Washington University and the ten formative years she spent in book publishing – first in Subsidiary Rights at Warner Books (now Grand Central Publishing) and then at Henry Holt & Company, then as a book scout and finally as a literary agent – for giving her a deep love and respect for the written word. She credits the break-up of her marriage for finally giving her the subject matter about which she both needed and wanted to write. She lives in downtown Manhattan with her three children. GET THE BOOK here: https://amzn.to/34R5qVN  Follow Laura on social media: Twitter: @LauraFWinNYC  Insta: LauraFriedmanWilliams FB: LauraFriedmanWilliams  ********************** SUSAN GUTHRIE, ESQ., the creator and host of The Divorce and Beyond Podcast, is nationally recognized as one of the top family law and divorce mediation attorneys in the country.  She is one of the Co-Chair's of the American Bar Association's DR Section Mediation Committee and is the Founder of Divorce in a Better Way which provides a curated selection of resources and information for those facing divorce and other life changes.  Susan has created a website of curated resources for those facing divorce.  Find out more at www.divorceinabetterway.com. ***************************************************************************** THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSOR!! 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SUBSCRIBE HERE! ***************************************************************************** SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE! If you would like to sponsor the show please reach out to us at  divorceandbeyondpod@gmail.com for pricing and details!!! ********************************************************************* Remember to follow Susan Guthrie and THE DIVORCE AND BEYOND PODCAST on social media for updates and inside tips and information: Susan Guthrie on Facebook @susanguthrieesq Susan on Instagram @susanguthrieesq Susan on Twitter @guthrielaw Divorce & Beyond Podcast on Instagram @divorceandbeyond Divorce & Beyond Podcast on Twitter @DivorceBeyond If you want to see the video version of the podcast episodes they are available on The Divorce & Beyond YouTube Channel!  Make sure to LIKE and SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss a single episode! Finally, we'd really appreciate it if you would  give us a 5 Star Rating and tell us what you like about the show in a review - your feedback really matters to us!  You can get in touch with Susan at divorceandbeyondpod@gmail.com.  Don't forget to visit the webpage www.divorceandbeyondpod.com and sign up for the free NEWSLETTER to receive a special welcome video from Susan and more!! ***************************************************************************** DISCLAIMER:  THE COMMENTARY AND OPINIONS AVAILABLE ON THIS PODCAST ARE FOR INFORMATIONAL AND ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES ONLY AND NOT FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING LEGAL ADVICE.  YOU SHOULD CONTACT AN ATTORNEY IN YOUR STATE TO OBTAIN LEGAL ADVICE WITH RESPECT TO ANY PARTICULAR ISSUE OR PROBLEM

In Part One of this Special Two Part Episode, Susan Guthrie speaks with Laura Friedman Williams, Author of the soon to be released (June 10th) book, Available: A Memoir of Sex and Dating After a Marriage Ends which will make you laugh and make you cry and most importantly, will give you hope! Laura Friedman Williams truly thought she had the perfect marriage of 27 years. The perfect family and the perfect life and then one night, by the glow of the light from her husband's cell phone, it all came crashing down as she faced the truth that her husband was in love with someone else.  Suddenly she faced a life that included a future that was unknown but also a rewriting of her own history of the marriage she thought she had versus the marriage she now faced.  Laura set out to redefine her life, explore her sexuality and found herself along the way and she shares it all, and I do mean all, with us in her first novel, Available, launching June 10, 2021.  Think Carrie Bradshaw and Mr. Big divorcing after almost three decades and three kids and be prepared to laugh, cry and feel inspired.  This is THAT book.  In fact, it's so great, we are making this a Special Two-Part episode with Part Two launching on Thurday, June 10th the day the book launches! At one point Laura asks, "is this too much?" and you will anwer, "No, it's just enough! WANT TO WIN A .pdf copy of the book before it comes out?  Just go to Instagram, follow @divorceandbeyond and @laurafriedmanwilliams and repost or share any post about the episode tagging those accounts.  Winner to be announced on Wednesday, June 9, 2021! More information about This week's Special Guest, Laura Friedman Williams: Laura Friedman Williamsis a native New Yorker whose writing credits consist of countless PTA newsletters and program notes for talent shows and school auctions, as well as ghostwritten bar mitzvah speeches for many of her friends. Her wit and wisdom have not yet made it to a larger audience, but her years spent raising children and running events at her children's schools have kept her writing steady and sharp. She credits her degree in English from Washington University and the ten formative years she spent in book publishing – first in Subsidiary Rights at Warner Books (now Grand Central Publishing) and then at Henry Holt & Company, then as a book scout and finally as a literary agent – for giving her a deep love and respect for the written word. She credits the break-up of her marriage for finally giving her the subject matter about which she both needed and wanted to write. She lives in downtown Manhattan with her three children. GET THE BOOK here: https://amzn.to/34R5qVN  Follow Laura on social media: Twitter: @LauraFWinNYC  Insta: LauraFriedmanWilliams FB: LauraFriedmanWilliams  ********************** SUSAN GUTHRIE, ESQ., the creator and host of The Divorce and Beyond Podcast, is nationally recognized as one of the top family law and divorce mediation attorneys in the country.  She is one of the Co-Chair's of the American Bar Association's DR Section Mediation Committee and is the Founder of Divorce in a Better Way which provides a curated selection of resources and information for those facing divorce and other life changes.  Susan has created a website of curated resources for those facing divorce.  Find out more at www.divorceinabetterway.com. ***************************************************************************** THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSOR!! SOBERLINK:   As the Experts in Remote Alcohol Monitoring Technology, Soberlink combines a breathalyzer with wireless connectivity and is the only system with facial recognition, tamper detection, and Advanced Reporting™. The real-time system reduces litigation, fosters peace of mind, and ensures child safety.  SPECIAL OFFER:  For a limited time, get an exclusive $50 off your device by emailing info@soberlink.com and mentioning Divorce and Beyond. *********************************************  THE DIVORCE & BEYOND MEMBERS ONLY COMMUNITY IS LIVE!! Subscribe now for only $10 per month and take your Divorce & Beyond experience BEYOND!! D & B Members Only will receive a number of benefits including: Ad and Interruption Free Podcast Archive BONUS Members Only Podcast Episodes monthly Downloadable Worksheets, Spreadsheets and Other Forms  Access to the "Ask Susan Anything" Forum where you can ask your questions and learn from the answers to others. SUBSCRIBE HERE! ***************************************************************************** SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE! If you would like to sponsor the show please reach out to us at  divorceandbeyondpod@gmail.com for pricing and details!!! ********************************************************************* Remember to follow Susan Guthrie and THE DIVORCE AND BEYOND PODCAST on social media for updates and inside tips and information: Susan Guthrie on Facebook @susanguthrieesq Susan on Instagram @susanguthrieesq Susan on Twitter @guthrielaw Divorce & Beyond Podcast on Instagram @divorceandbeyond Divorce & Beyond Podcast on Twitter @DivorceBeyond If you want to see the video version of the podcast episodes they are available on The Divorce & Beyond YouTube Channel!  Make sure to LIKE and SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss a single episode! Finally, we'd really appreciate it if you would  give us a 5 Star Rating and tell us what you like about the show in a review - your feedback really matters to us!  You can get in touch with Susan at divorceandbeyondpod@gmail.com.  Don't forget to visit the webpage www.divorceandbeyondpod.com and sign up for the free NEWSLETTER to receive a special welcome video from Susan and more!! ***************************************************************************** DISCLAIMER:  THE COMMENTARY AND OPINIONS AVAILABLE ON THIS PODCAST ARE FOR INFORMATIONAL AND ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES ONLY AND NOT FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING LEGAL ADVICE.  YOU SHOULD CONTACT AN ATTORNEY IN YOUR STATE TO OBTAIN LEGAL ADVICE WITH RESPECT TO ANY PARTICULAR ISSUE OR PROBLEM

After decades of marriage, three kids, years as a stay-at-home parent, Laura Friedman Williams' marriage and world imploded. Her upcoming memoir, Available: A Memoir of Sex and Dating After a Marriage Ends, is a riveting, page-turning read on navigating the modern dating scene, rediscovering sexuality, and redefining identity as the definition of wife is stripped away, the family unit morphs and shifts, and a woman with a rich and complex private life emerges.SHOW NOTES + TRANSCRIPT:acertainagepod.comFOLLOW A CERTAIN AGE:InstagramFacebookLinkedInGET INBOX INSPO:Sign up for our newsletter AGE BOLDLYWe share new episodes, giveaways, links we live, and midlife resourcesLIKE BOOKS?Each month we do an author BOOK LOOK on Instagram Live Follow us for the fun! @acertainagepodCONTACT US:katie@acertainagepod.com

This week on Ghosted Stories, Chelsea (@thechelseawhite) and Erin (@erinleafe) chat with storyteller, screenwriter and author of “Available: A Memoir of Heartbreak, Hookups, Love and Brunch” Matteson Perry (@MattesonPerry) about a girl who proposed a first date of a weekend-long trip to another state and also wanted pre-first date sex. Plus, Topical Sh**: Chelsea and Matteson relive their glory days hosting a comedy show in the basement of a hookah lounge on Manhattan’s Lower East Side and - having a baby over the age of 21 is hard! We would love you for subscribing, rating, and reviewing and telling a friend about us if you love this podcast! Email us your ghosted stories, dating questions and concerns to ghostedstoriespodcast@gmail.com and we may feature them in a future episode! Follow us on Twitter @GhostedStories and Instagram @GhostedStoriesPodcast. Boo!

After you've developed an allergy to casual sex, is there a cure? We talk with comedy writer and performer Matteson Perry about keeping things casual. He's the author of "Available: A Memoir of Heartbreak, Hookups, Love and Brunch." Plus, Dr. Chris Donaghue explains the value of a strong sexual connection in the early stages of dating. He's the author of "Sex Outside the Lines" and co-host of LoveLine with Amber Rose. Our sponsors for this episode are ThirdLove, HelloFresh (code: WHY30), and Daily Harvest (WHY). Go to thirdlove.com/WHY, hellofresh.com, and daily-harvest.com and use the promo codes for special offers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Matteson Perry, master storyteller of “The Moth Radio Hour”, and author of “Available: A Memoir of Heartbreak, Hookups, Love and Brunch” tells you why storytelling is the key to your soul.

Matteson Perry,, author of Available: A Memoir of Heartbreak, Hookups, Love and Brunch, tells us about his plan to be single for year and casually date tons women. We discuss how this leads to true love and self-discovery. And of course, Burning Man. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/dateable-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Matteson Perry, author of the new book "Available: A Memoir of Heartbreak, Hookups, Love, and Brunch" tells us about losing the hottest girl in school to the a-hole jock and getting a chance to redeem himself thirteen years later. Did he close the deal or revert to the shy, pre-pubescent self from high school? Find out, right now on Story Worthy! Here's a few links to help you get the most out of Story Worthy! If you're listening on an iPhone, all you need to do is tap the cover art while the show is playing, and you'll see the episode notes, including the links. There is one to subscribe, smarturl.it/storyworthy please do! There's one to our Facebook page and to our email address. We'd love to hear from you, either there, or on our survey at wondery.com/survey. You'll also find some special deals courtesy of our sponsors like Hello Fresh (promo code STORY30) Casper Mattress, Audible and Shari's Berries (promo code STORYWORTHY). It's good karma guys! See our Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and our California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Matteson Perry, author of the new book "Available: A Memoir of Heartbreak, Hookups, Love, and Brunch" tells us about losing the hottest girl in school to the a-hole jock and getting a chance to redeem himself thirteen years later. Did he close the deal or revert to the shy, pre-pubescent self from high school? Find out, right now on Story Worthy! Here’s a few links to help you get the most out of Story Worthy! If you’re listening on an iPhone, all you need to do is tap the cover art while the show is playing, and you’ll see the episode notes, including the links. There is one to subscribe, smarturl.it/storyworthy please do! There’s one to our Facebook page and to our email address. We’d love to hear from you, either there, or on our survey at wondery.com/survey. You’ll also find some special deals courtesy of our sponsors like Hello Fresh (promo code STORY30) Casper Mattress, Audible and Shari's Berries (promo code STORYWORTHY). It’s good karma guys!

Colorado native Matteson Perry is a screenwriter, performer, two-time winner of the Moth GrandSlam storytelling championship, and the host of the monthly Moth StorySlam in Los Angeles. His writing has appeared in the New York Times, McSweeney’s, College Humor, and other publications, and his work has been featured on NPR and Funny or Die. Perry […]