From Mrs. to Ms.

If you feel like you keep dating the same person over and over again—just in a different body—you’re not crazy… and it’s not bad luck.In this solo episode of From Mrs. to Ms., Andrea breaks down the real reason your dating life feels like a loop—and why it has nothing to do with having a “type” and everything to do with a pattern.Because here’s the truth: You’re not attracting the wrong people… you’re choosing what feels familiar.From intense chemistry that quickly turns into emotional unavailability, to ignoring red flags and chasing potential, this episode dives into the subconscious patterns that keep showing up in your relationships—and how to finally break them.If you’ve ever asked yourself, “Why does this keep happening to me?”—this episode is for you.You’ll learn: ✨ Why chemistry isn’t always compatibility✨ How emotionally unavailable partners keep you hooked ✨ The real reason you keep repeating the same dating cycle ✨ How to recognize red flags early (and stop ignoring them) ✨ The mindset shift that will change who you attract ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Intro: Why You Keep Attracting the Same Person 01:30 It’s Not Your Type… It’s Your Pattern 05:10 Emotionally Unavailable (But Keeps You Hooked) 09:15 Chemistry vs Compatibility (The Truth) 11:00 You Can’t Outdate Your Patterns 14:00 Why You Ignore Red Flags 🚩 18:00 Anxiety Isn’t Chemistry (What Your Body Is Telling You) 22:00 Real Dating Example: Breadcrumb Behavior 30:00 How to Break the Pattern 43:00 Final Shift: Choose Differently If you’re tired of dating the same person in a different body… this is where it changes. 💡 I WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU: What’s one dating pattern you know you keep repeating? DM me or Comment below🎧 Listen Here Apple: Dating PatternsSpotify: Dating PatternsStay connected with Andrea ▶ YouTube: @frommrs2ms ◎ Instagram:@from.mrs.2.ms ♪ TikTok: @from.mrs.2.ms 🌐 Website: From Mrs to Ms Podcast✉️ Email: [email protected] help support the show (every little bit helps 💕)Mentioned in this episode:Menopause Love Lounge PodcastMenopause Love Lounge is a menopause podcast for women in midlife who feel misunderstood, dismissed, and quietly blamed—and know that what they’re experiencing deserves more than surface-level answers. Menopause isn’t just a hormonal transition. It’s happening inside a culture that profits from women feeling broken, depleted, and “behind”—offering quick fixes that keep us disconnected from our bodies, our relationships, and each other. Six women talk honestly about sex after menopause, intimacy, menopause-related anxiety, emotional burnout, identity shifts, nervous system overload, boundaries, self-trust, changing relationships, and the quiet loneliness that so often defines midlife. Many women reach this season having pulled back from female friendships—not because they don’t value them, but because years of comparison, fear of judgment, and emotional self-protection made closeness feel risky. We name that honestly, and we talk about what it takes to rebuild connection in ways that feel safe, real, and nourishing again. Six hosts matter because no single woman gets to be the answer. This isn’t single-voice authority—it’s real women thinking together, questioning out loud, and letting complexity be honest. This isn’t another podcast telling you what to buy, fix, or optimize. It’s a place to slow down, tell the truth, and remember that what you’re feeling makes sense. Welcome to the lounge. (Hosted by Andrea Knoche, Ozzie Osborne, Dawn Wiggins, Karen Viesta, Junie Moon, and Laurie Gerber.)

What if the relationship you are in is not fundamentally broken, yet lacks transparency? This episode delves into the complexities of navigating feelings, desires, and questions that often remain unspoken within partnerships. We explore the aftermath of infidelity and the emotional turbulence that ensues, discussing the importance of honesty and communication in fostering genuine connection. Joined by Dr. Joli Hamilton, a distinguished relationship coach, we dissect what constitutes effective relational dynamics, what leads to disarray, and the critical self-awareness required before embarking on a journey of ethical non-monogamy. This conversation is particularly pertinent for those currently dating or contemplating their own relationship structures, as we seek to illuminate the path to authenticity and fulfillment in love.⏱️ TIMESTAMPS00:00 Picking Up Where We Left Off00:42 The Reality of Non-Monogamy03:15 What People Get Wrong06:28 Boundaries and Where It Breaks10:12 Jealousy and Emotional Triggers14:05 Building Trust and Doing the Work18:22 The Hard Truth Most People Avoid22:40 When It Starts to Fall Apart27:18 What She Would Do Differently31:55 Advice Before You Try This🔗 Links & Resources ◎ Instagram: @drjoli_hamilton♪ TikTok: @drjoli_hamilton🌐 Website: Dr Joli Hamilton💡 After everything we talked about… what are you taking from this?Are you someone who values honesty above everything, or does this feel like too much?Leave a review or DM me your thoughts. I read every single one.🎧 Listen Here 👉 Apple Podcast👉 Spotify PodcastStay connected with Andrea▶ YouTube: @frommrs2ms◎ Instagram: @from.mrs.2.ms♪ TikTok: @from.mrs.2.ms🌐 Website: https://frommrstoms.captivate.fm✉️ Email: [email protected] help support the show (every little bit helps 💕)Mentioned in this episode:Menopause Love Lounge PodcastMenopause Love Lounge is a menopause podcast for women in midlife who feel misunderstood, dismissed, and quietly blamed—and know that what they’re experiencing deserves more than surface-level answers. Menopause isn’t just a hormonal transition. It’s happening inside a culture that profits from women feeling broken, depleted, and “behind”—offering quick fixes that keep us disconnected from our bodies, our relationships, and each other. Six women talk honestly about sex after menopause, intimacy, menopause-related anxiety, emotional burnout, identity shifts, nervous system overload, boundaries, self-trust, changing relationships, and the quiet loneliness that so often defines midlife. Many women reach this season having pulled back from female friendships—not because they don’t value them, but because years of comparison, fear of judgment, and emotional self-protection made closeness feel risky. We name that honestly, and we talk about what it takes to rebuild connection in ways that feel safe, real, and nourishing again. Six hosts matter because no single woman gets to be the answer. This isn’t single-voice authority—it’s real women thinking together, questioning out loud, and letting complexity be honest. This isn’t another podcast telling you what to buy, fix, or optimize. It’s a place to slow down, tell the truth, and remember that what you’re feeling makes sense. Welcome to the lounge. (Hosted by Andrea Knoche, Ozzie Osborne, Dawn Wiggins, Karen Viesta, Junie Moon, and Laurie Gerber.)

What happens when you fall in love with someone else… while you’re married?In this wildly honest and eye-opening episode, Andrea sits down with returning guest Dr. Joli Hamilton to unpack a real-life story that sounds like a movie… but it’s very real.From a spontaneous moment on the dance floor…to blowing up her marriage…to living in a triad with her best friend…to eventually marrying the man she fell for…This conversation goes way beyond curiosity. It’s about truth, communication, jealousy, and what relationships actually require, whether you’re monogamous or not.⚠️ This is not your typical conversation about polyamory.Inside this episode:00:00 Welcome and Introduction00:11 Meet Dr. Joli Hamilton03:08 Falling for Someone Else While Married04:48 The Moment Everything Changed05:43 The Confession That Changed Everything10:08 Why This Felt Different13:57 Exploring Attraction and Sexuality24:36 Opening the Relationship and What Went Wrong27:24 Moving In and Blending Lives30:48 The Reality No One Talks About35:17 The Biggest Lesson42:38 The Unexpected Proposal44:37 Jealousy, Growth, and What It TakesThis episode isn’t about convincing you to be non-monogamous. It’s about asking better questions:What do I actually want in a relationship?Am I communicating honestly?Am I choosing my partner… or just staying comfortable?Because whether you’re monogamous or not… the real work is the same.🎯 If You’re Currently Dating…You NEED this episode if:You’re back in the dating world after divorceYou’re seeing “ENM” or “poly” on dating apps and don’t know what it meansYou’re navigating trust, jealousy, or situationshipsYou want a deeper, more intentional relationship🎧 Listen Here Apple: Dating PatternsSpotify: Dating PatternsStay connected with Joli:Website: Joli HamiltonIG: @drjoli.hamiltonStay connected with Andrea ▶ YouTube: @frommrs2ms ◎ Instagram:@from.mrs.2.ms ♪ TikTok: @from.mrs.2.ms 🌐 Website: From Mrs to Ms Podcast✉️ Email: [email protected] help support the show (every little bit helps 💕)Mentioned in this episode:Menopause Love Lounge PodcastMenopause Love Lounge is a menopause podcast for women in midlife who feel misunderstood, dismissed, and quietly blamed—and know that what they’re experiencing deserves more than surface-level answers. Menopause isn’t just a hormonal transition. It’s happening inside a culture that profits from women feeling broken, depleted, and “behind”—offering quick fixes that keep us disconnected from our bodies, our relationships, and each other. Six women talk honestly about sex after menopause, intimacy, menopause-related anxiety, emotional burnout, identity shifts, nervous system overload, boundaries, self-trust, changing relationships, and the quiet loneliness that so often defines midlife. Many women reach this season having pulled back from female friendships—not because they don’t value them, but because years of comparison, fear of judgment, and emotional self-protection made closeness feel risky. We name that honestly, and we talk about what it takes to rebuild connection in ways that feel safe, real, and nourishing again. Six hosts matter because no single woman gets to be the answer. This isn’t single-voice authority—it’s real women thinking together, questioning out loud, and letting complexity be honest. This isn’t another podcast telling you what to buy, fix, or optimize. It’s a place to slow down, tell the truth, and remember that what you’re feeling makes sense. Welcome to the lounge. (Hosted by Andrea Knoche, Ozzie Osborne, Dawn Wiggins, Karen Viesta, Junie Moon, and Laurie Gerber.)

How do you know if you’re actually ready to date again… or if you’re just lonely?Because let’s be honest, a lot of us are jumping back out there thinking we’re ready… when really, we just don’t want to be alone.In this episode, Amy Watts and I get into the real truth behind that. The patterns, the mistakes, the moments we thought we were healed and clearly were not.We talk about why you keep attracting the same person, how dating apps can mess with your mindset, and the subtle ways you might be looking for validation instead of real connection.This is about getting honest with yourself. Women empowerment. Understanding your triggers. Slowing down long enough to actually figure out what you want before you go chasing someone else.Because the right relationship is not going to fix you.And it is definitely not going to come from a place of emptiness.It comes from knowing who you are… and finally choosing not to abandon yourself.Chapters:00:14 - Understanding Readiness for Dating Again04:09 - Navigating the Dating World After Divorce13:29 - Understanding Readiness for Dating After Divorce23:30 - Understanding Emotional Readiness for Dating33:00 - Understanding Your Why in DatingInstagram: @from.mrs.2.msTikTok: @from.mrs.2.msYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@FromMrs2MsFacebook: Amy WattsInstagram: @soshedidlifecoachingMentioned in this episode:Menopause Love Lounge PodcastMenopause Love Lounge is a menopause podcast for women in midlife who feel misunderstood, dismissed, and quietly blamed—and know that what they’re experiencing deserves more than surface-level answers. Menopause isn’t just a hormonal transition. It’s happening inside a culture that profits from women feeling broken, depleted, and “behind”—offering quick fixes that keep us disconnected from our bodies, our relationships, and each other. Six women talk honestly about sex after menopause, intimacy, menopause-related anxiety, emotional burnout, identity shifts, nervous system overload, boundaries, self-trust, changing relationships, and the quiet loneliness that so often defines midlife. Many women reach this season having pulled back from female friendships—not because they don’t value them, but because years of comparison, fear of judgment, and emotional self-protection made closeness feel risky. We name that honestly, and we talk about what it takes to rebuild connection in ways that feel safe, real, and nourishing again. Six hosts matter because no single woman gets to be the answer. This isn’t single-voice authority—it’s real women thinking together, questioning out loud, and letting complexity be honest. This isn’t another podcast telling you what to buy, fix, or optimize. It’s a place to slow down, tell the truth, and remember that what you’re feeling makes sense. Welcome to the lounge. (Hosted by Andrea Knoche, Ozzie Osborne, Dawn Wiggins, Karen Viesta, Junie Moon, and Laurie Gerber.)

I almost didn’t come back....After losing my mom at the end of 2025, everything shifted… including how I see love, relationships, and even this podcast.This episode isn’t perfect.It’s not polished.And honestly, I probably recorded it before I was ready.But it’s real.And sometimes, real matters more than perfect.In this deeply personal comeback episode of From Mrs. to Ms., I’m sharing where I’ve been, what I’ve been going through, and how grief has changed the way I show up in dating and relationships.Because when life reminds you how short and fragile it is… you stop wasting time on the wrong people.And that clarity? It changes everything.In this episode, I also break down the 8 things I’m no longer accepting in dating—from inconsistency and emotional unavailability to situationships and confusion—and what I’m choosing instead.This is the start of a new chapter.One rooted in intention, clarity, and self-respect.If you’ve ever had to show up when you weren’t ready…If you’ve ever had to rebuild after loss, heartbreak, or a major life shift…This one is for you.And if you’re ready to get serious about your dating life, I’ll be opening a few spots soon to help you refine your dating profile and get clear on what you actually want.🎧 Hit follow, leave a review, and let’s navigate this together—intentionally.Looking for Andrea?Instagram: @from.mrs.2.msTikTok:@from.mrs.2.msWebsite: www.frommrs2ms.comEmail: [email protected]: @FromMrs2MsMentioned in this episode:Menopause Love Lounge PodcastMenopause Love Lounge is a menopause podcast for women in midlife who feel misunderstood, dismissed, and quietly blamed—and know that what they’re experiencing deserves more than surface-level answers. Menopause isn’t just a hormonal transition. It’s happening inside a culture that profits from women feeling broken, depleted, and “behind”—offering quick fixes that keep us disconnected from our bodies, our relationships, and each other. Six women talk honestly about sex after menopause, intimacy, menopause-related anxiety, emotional burnout, identity shifts, nervous system overload, boundaries, self-trust, changing relationships, and the quiet loneliness that so often defines midlife. Many women reach this season having pulled back from female friendships—not because they don’t value them, but because years of comparison, fear of judgment, and emotional self-protection made closeness feel risky. We name that honestly, and we talk about what it takes to rebuild connection in ways that feel safe, real, and nourishing again. Six hosts matter because no single woman gets to be the answer. This isn’t single-voice authority—it’s real women thinking together, questioning out loud, and letting complexity be honest. This isn’t another podcast telling you what to buy, fix, or optimize. It’s a place to slow down, tell the truth, and remember that what you’re feeling makes sense. Welcome to the lounge. (Hosted by Andrea Knoche, Ozzie Osborne, Dawn Wiggins, Karen Viesta, Junie Moon, and Laurie Gerber.)Menopause Love Lounge PodcastMenopause Love Lounge is a menopause podcast for women in midlife who feel misunderstood, dismissed, and quietly blamed—and know that what they’re experiencing deserves more than surface-level answers. Menopause isn’t just a hormonal transition. It’s happening inside a culture that profits from women feeling broken, depleted, and “behind”—offering quick fixes that keep us disconnected from our bodies, our relationships, and each other. Six women talk honestly about sex after menopause, intimacy, menopause-related anxiety, emotional burnout, identity shifts, nervous system overload, boundaries, self-trust, changing relationships, and the quiet loneliness that so often defines midlife. Many women reach this season having pulled back from female friendships—not because they don’t value them, but because years of comparison, fear of judgment, and emotional self-protection made closeness feel risky. We name that honestly, and we talk about what it takes to rebuild connection in ways that feel safe, real, and nourishing again. Six hosts matter because no single woman gets to be the answer. This isn’t single-voice authority—it’s real women thinking together, questioning out loud, and letting complexity be honest. This isn’t another podcast telling you what to buy, fix, or optimize. It’s a place to slow down, tell the truth, and remember that what you’re feeling makes sense. Welcome to the lounge. (Hosted by Andrea Knoche, Ozzie Osborne, Dawn Wiggins, Karen Viesta, Junie Moon, and Laurie Gerber.)Menopause Love Lounge PodcastMenopause Love Lounge is a menopause podcast for women in midlife who feel misunderstood, dismissed, and quietly blamed—and know that what they’re experiencing deserves more than surface-level answers. Menopause isn’t just a hormonal transition. It’s happening inside a culture that profits from women feeling broken, depleted, and “behind”—offering quick fixes that keep us disconnected from our bodies, our relationships, and each other. Six women talk honestly about sex after menopause, intimacy, menopause-related anxiety, emotional burnout, identity shifts, nervous system overload, boundaries, self-trust, changing relationships, and the quiet loneliness that so often defines midlife. Many women reach this season having pulled back from female friendships—not because they don’t value them, but because years of comparison, fear of judgment, and emotional self-protection made closeness feel risky. We name that honestly, and we talk about what it takes to rebuild connection in ways that feel safe, real, and nourishing again. Six hosts matter because no single woman gets to be the answer. This isn’t single-voice authority—it’s real women thinking together, questioning out loud, and letting complexity be honest. This isn’t another podcast telling you what to buy, fix, or optimize. It’s a place to slow down, tell the truth, and remember that what you’re feeling makes sense. Welcome to the lounge. (Hosted by Andrea Knoche, Ozzie Osborne, Dawn Wiggins, Karen Viesta, Junie Moon, and Laurie Gerber.)