The Podcast

Unchaperoned Life
The Podcast

Free weekly conversations about relationships, identity, intimacy, and midlife reinvention for those who've left the old rules behind. No judgment, just honesty.

New episodes weekly

Every Tuesday morning

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New Here? Start With These

EP 01: Welcome to Unchaperoned Life — Our Story

The origin story. Why this podcast exists and who it's for.

EP 12: The New Opportunity — Dating Without the Old Rulebook

The foundational episode. Start here if you're new.

EP 25: Attachment Styles 101 for Mid-Life Singles

The most-downloaded episode. Essential listening.

Latest Episodes

EP 42Attachment & Patterns48 min

Why You Keep Attracting Emotionally Unavailable Partners (And How to Stop)

We dig into the attachment patterns that lead us to the same painful dynamics — and the science-backed steps to break the cycle for good.

EP 41Identity & Healing55 min

The Shame Spiral: Navigating Desire After Purity Culture

A candid conversation about reclaiming your sexuality after decades of shame-based messaging, drawing on leading research in sexual health and relationship psychology.

EP 40Practical Dating42 min

Dating App Survival Guide for the 45+ Single

Everything you need to know about Hinge, Bumble, and Match — from profile setup to your first date — without the overwhelm.

EP 39Identity & Healing51 min

Rebuilding Your Identity After Divorce: The 3-Stage Framework

Drawing on cutting-edge neuroscience and identity research, we map out the three stages of rebuilding who you are after a major life transition.

EP 38Practical Dating44 min

Red Flags vs. Deal-Breakers: How to Tell the Difference

Not every imperfection is a red flag. We break down the difference between genuine warning signs and the fear-based avoidance that keeps us single.

EP 37Mindset & Growth49 min

The 6 Human Needs and What They Mean for Your Love Life

A deep dive into human needs psychology applied to midlife dating — understanding what you're actually looking for beneath the surface.

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