<p>In this fun and empowering episode of <a href="https://wendyvalentine.com/podcast/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">The Midlife Makeover Show</a>, <a href="https://wendyvalentine.com/media-kit" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Wendy Valentine</a> sits down with <a href="http://lastfirstdate.com/ ⁠" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Sandy Weiner</a> — Chief Love Officer at <a href="http://lastfirstdate.com/ ⁠" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Last First Date</a>, internationally known TEDx speaker, and author of three books on dating and relationships — to talk about what it really takes to find love in midlife. </p><p><br></p><p>Sandy gets refreshingly real about the dating mistakes we make, from the <strong>attraction trap</strong> to the<strong> fantasy-attachment spiral</strong>, and why the key to <strong>finding lasting love isn&#39;t finding the right person first — it&#39;s</strong> <strong>becoming the right person first</strong>. </p><p><br></p><p>From<strong> setting boundaries on a first date</strong> to <strong>discovering your core values </strong>through your biggest pet peeves, this episode is packed with <strong>practical, no-nonsense wisdom</strong> for anyone <strong>navigating love after 40.</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>What You&#39;ll Learn</strong></p><p>•       What&#39;s truly different about dating in midlife vs. your 20s and 30s — and why that&#39;s actually a very good thing</p><p>•       How to uncover your core values using Sandy&#39;s simple &quot;what annoys me&quot; method</p><p>•       Sandy&#39;s practical &quot;Boundaries in Your Back Pocket&quot; approach for communicating your needs with confidence on dates</p><p>•       The attraction trap — and why chemistry can make us overlook major red flags</p><p>•       How to know when you&#39;re truly ready to date again after divorce or loss — and what to do if you&#39;re not sure yet</p><p><br></p><p>🎧 <strong>Tune in now</strong></p><p><a href="https://themidlifemakeovershow.com/">https://TheMidlifeMakeoverShow.com</a></p><p> </p><p>✨<strong> Watch the video replay</strong></p><p> <a href="https://midlifology.net/">https://midlifology.net</a></p><p> </p><p>👉 <strong>Connect with</strong> <strong>Sandy</strong><br>Facebook group: <a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.facebook.com/groups/yourlastfirstdate/&sa=D&source=calendar&usd=2&usg=AOvVaw2wgvy3qcHw1gPOcGSGFuvz" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/groups/yourlastfirstdate/ </a></p><p>Website: <a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://lastfirstdate.com/&sa=D&source=calendar&usd=2&usg=AOvVaw0m90AFF7cSZAlyIUFO7yHz" target="_blank">http://lastfirstdate.com/ </a></p><p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.instagram.com/lastfirstdate1/&sa=D&source=calendar&usd=2&usg=AOvVaw2Jtr7jrfzKK013Hxc1BcHw" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/lastfirstdate1/ </a></p><p> </p><p><br></p><p>💛 <strong>Big love to our sponsor, </strong><a href="https://follynutrition.com/?utm_source=superfiliate&utm_campaign=MIDLIFE&utm_medium=organic&utm_content=eyJzZi1leHRlcm5hbC1zZXNzaW9uLXV1aWQiOiI3MzAxODMxOS0zYjk3LTQ2YjItODNlZC1lMTBmMjE2YzIwN2QifQ%3D%3D&ref=superfiliate-MIDLIFE&attributes=%7B%22sf-external-session-uuid%22+%3D%3E+%225fdf3448-3c6f-4371-9267-fc5edea46d20%22%2C+%22sf-origin%22+%3D%3E+%22organic--MIDLIFE%22%7D" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Folly Nutrition</a> — The Daily Hair Growth Gummy. Visit <a href="https://follynutrition.com/?utm_source=superfiliate&utm_campaign=MIDLIFE&utm_medium=organic&utm_content=eyJzZi1leHRlcm5hbC1zZXNzaW9uLXV1aWQiOiI3MzAxODMxOS0zYjk3LTQ2YjItODNlZC1lMTBmMjE2YzIwN2QifQ%3D%3D&ref=superfiliate-MIDLIFE&attributes=%7B%22sf-external-session-uuid%22+%3D%3E+%225fdf3448-3c6f-4371-9267-fc5edea46d20%22%2C+%22sf-origin%22+%3D%3E+%22organic--MIDLIFE%22%7D" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">follynutrition.com/MIDLIFE</a> and use code <strong>MIDLIFE for 10%</strong> off your order. </p><p><br></p><p>🌟 <strong>Explore All Things Midlife</strong></p><p><a href="https://wendyvalentine.com/">https://wendyvalentine.com</a></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>📖 <strong>Order Your Copy of Women Waking Up</strong></p><p><a href="https://wendyvalentine.com/preorder">https://womenwakingup.com</a></p><p> </p><p>📸 <strong>Follow My Adventures on IG</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/hellowendyvalentine/">https://www.instagram.com/hellowendyvalentine/</a></p>