Bitter to Better
Bitter to Better

Bitter to Better

Tracie Pinnock

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Tracie Pinnock is a Marriage & Family Therapist and Dating Coach for women. She uses both personal and professional experience to share thoughts and advice that help women thrive after breakups, separations and divorces and provides guidance for dating better the next time around.

Recent Episodes

Ep. 49: Mom Moments- The Great Escape with Devyn (Part 2)
DEC 12, 2025
Ep. 49: Mom Moments- The Great Escape with Devyn (Part 2)
<p>In this powerful Part 2 of Mom Moments with Devon (with a Y), I sit down with Devon as she shares the raw, riveting continuation of her story—from discovering her partner’s devastating betrayal to executing a literal great escape with her kids from a tiny Caribbean island during COVID. She recounts the terrifying boat ride on a wooden fishing vessel named “Real Shit,” the scramble to safety, and the emotional aftermath that led to rebuilding life in the States. We also dive into the complexity of co-parenting with boundaries, choosing not to weaponize children, and the nuanced grief of ending a relationship with a “good person” who isn’t your person. <br /><br />Devon opens up about hitting her lowest low, the moment that kept her anchored as a mother, and the unexpected healing that came from saying yes to joy—whether that was Disney on panic-fueled cash, an extravagant divorce party, or learning to date again with intention. We talk about guilt, growth, YOLO seasons, and how prioritizing excitement and rest can actually make us better moms. If you’ve ever had to start over, calibrate your standards, or give yourself permission to live, this one’s for you.<br />--------------------------------------------------------------------------------<br /><br />Date Better As A Mom Webinar Registration: <a href="https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_k2p-vY5jS8iNdJauiFtkMA" target="_blank">https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_k2p-vY5jS8iNdJauiFtkMA</a><br />Date Better Program: <a href="https://www.coachtracie.life/date-better" target="_blank">https://www.coachtracie.life/date-better</a><br /><br /><br />Join Email List: <a href="https://app.podia.com/editor/pages/17498315/edit" target="_blank">https://app.podia.com/editor/pages/17498315/edit</a><br /> Coach Tracie YouTube Channel:<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@CoachTracie" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/@CoachTracie</a><br /> Website: <a href="https://www.coachtracie.life/" target="_blank">https://www.coachtracie.life/</a><br /> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thecoachtracie/" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/thecoachtracie/</a><br /> TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@thecoachtracie?_r=1&amp;_t=ZP-91Qbt8bijc6" target="_blank">https://www.tiktok.com/@thecoachtracie?_r=1&amp;_t=ZP-91Qbt8bijc6</a><br /> Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thecoachtracieWebinar" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/thecoachtracieWebinar</a>&nbsp;<br /><br /><br /></p>
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53 MIN
Ep. 48: Mom Moments- Zero to One Hundred with Devyn (Part 1)
DEC 10, 2025
Ep. 48: Mom Moments- Zero to One Hundred with Devyn (Part 1)
<p>In this Mom Moments episode I sit down with my friend Devyn who proudly claims the titles human, woman, mother, badass, and serial dater. We dive into her dating journey post-divorce: the freedom, the travel, the unforgettable island romances (hi, Pinky), and the realities of separating fun dating from life-partner potential. We unpack anxious reactions to commitment, the purpose of casual dating, and how to navigate exclusive dating agreements—especially across borders. Devon shares candidly about balancing motherhood with dating, pushing back on judgment, and insisting on reciprocity in relationships. We also explore her past: love-bombing, red flags, a high-drama proposal, and how an MS diagnosis left her vulnerable to settling. The story crescendos with a move to the Caribbean during COVID—where a beach day turns into the cliffhanger reveal of a discovered affair. Part 2 drops Friday.<br />--------------------------------------------------------------------------------<br />Webinar Registration: <a href="https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_k2p-vY5jS8iNdJauiFtkMA" target="_blank">https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_k2p-vY5jS8iNdJauiFtkMA</a><br /> Date Better Program: <a href="https://www.coachtracie.life/date-better" target="_blank">https://www.coachtracie.life/date-better</a><br /><br /><br />Join Email List: <a href="https://app.podia.com/editor/pages/17498315/edit" target="_blank">https://app.podia.com/editor/pages/17498315/edit</a><br /> Coach Tracie YouTube Channel:<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@CoachTracie" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/@CoachTracie</a><br /> Website: <a href="https://www.coachtracie.life/" target="_blank">https://www.coachtracie.life/</a><br /> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thecoachtracie/" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/thecoachtracie/</a><br /> TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@thecoachtracie?_r=1&amp;_t=ZP-91Qbt8bijc6" target="_blank">https://www.tiktok.com/@thecoachtracie?_r=1&amp;_t=ZP-91Qbt8bijc6</a><br /> Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thecoachtracie" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/thecoachtracie</a><br /><br /><br /><br /></p>
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47 MIN
Ep. 47: Self-Evolution During Cuffing Season
DEC 8, 2025
Ep. 47: Self-Evolution During Cuffing Season
<p>In this episode of Bitter to Better, I dive into self-evolution during cuffing season—the cozy fall/winter stretch when dating often slows down and many of us naturally take stock of our lives. I guide you to dream big first then narrow into seasonal goals you can realistically integrate between now and early spring across areas like health, parenting, finances, relationships, and career. I share my own focus on building consistent habits plus how to identify your personal roadblocks and design simple, sustainable systems to overcome them. We also explore mindset practices that keep your energy aligned, including visualization and a powerful scripting ritual I use every year: the “look-back letter.” If you’re pausing dating this season, consider it your invitation to recalibrate, build small daily habits, and evolve into the version of yourself you’re excited to carry into the new year.<br />--------------------------------------------------------------------------------<br />Date Better as a Mom Webinar Registration: <a href="https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_k2p-vY5jS8iNdJauiFtkMA" target="_blank">https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_k2p-vY5jS8iNdJauiFtkMA</a><br /> CORRECTION: Webinar will start 7:30PM ET<br /><br />Date Better Program: <a href="https://www.coachtracie.life/date-better" target="_blank">https://www.coachtracie.life/date-better</a><br /> <br />Join Email List: <a href="https://app.podia.com/editor/pages/17498315/edit" target="_blank">https://app.podia.com/editor/pages/17498315/edit</a><br /> Coach Tracie YouTube Channel:<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@CoachTracie" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/@CoachTracie</a><br /> Website: <a href="https://www.coachtracie.life/" target="_blank">https://www.coachtracie.life/</a> <br />Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thecoachtracie/" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/thecoachtracie/</a><br /> TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@thecoachtracie?_r=1&amp;_t=ZP-91Qbt8bijc6" target="_blank">https://www.tiktok.com/@thecoachtracie?_r=1&amp;_t=ZP-91Qbt8bijc6</a><br /> Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thecoachtracieInstagram:" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/thecoachtracieInstagram:</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thecoachtracie/" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/thecoachtracie/</a><br /> _r=1&amp;_t=ZP-91Qbt8bijc6<br /><br />The Magic by Rhonda Byrne <br /> <a href="https://www.thesecret.tv/products/the-magic-book/" target="_blank">https://www.thesecret.tv/products/the-magic-book/</a><br /><br />Law of Attraction Changed My Life Podcast<br /> <a href="https://shows.acast.com/loacml" target="_blank">https://shows.acast.com/loacml</a></p>
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21 MIN
Ep. 46: Benefits of Taking A Dating Break
DEC 1, 2025
Ep. 46: Benefits of Taking A Dating Break
<p>In this episode , I share why the holiday and cold-weather season can be the perfect time to take an intentional break from dating. While I always encourage consistency and showing up for your goals, I’m just as committed to honoring self-care—and sometimes that looks like pausing to recalibrate. I walk you through how to check in with your needs, set boundaries, and use this time to soothe your nervous system while also reflecting on what’s worked (and what hasn’t) in your dating life this year. <br /><br />&nbsp;I offer a practical two-part framework for your intentional pause: relaxation and work. On the relaxation side, focus on what brings you peace, joy, and excitement—whether that’s stepping back from dating and dating apps, enjoying solitude, or setting holiday boundaries with loved ones. On the work side, take inventory of your goals across life domains—health, parenting, home, career, finances, dating—and get specific about what you want to upgrade in the new year. I also encourage a mindful review of how you’ve used dating apps, the quality of your dates, and what you want to carry forward. This is not “giving up”; it’s a strategic reset to step into the next season clear, calm, and intentional.<br />--------------------------------------------------------------------------------<br /><strong>Date Better Webinar Registration:<br /></strong><a href="https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_k2p-vY5jS8iNdJauiFtkMA#/registration" target="_blank"><strong>https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_k2p-vY5jS8iNdJauiFtkMA#/registration</strong></a><strong> </strong><br />CORRECTION: Webinar will start 7:30PM ET<br /><br /><strong>Date Better Program: </strong><a href="https://www.coachtracie.life/date-better" target="_blank">https://www.coachtracie.life/date-better</a><br /><br /><strong>Join Email List: </strong><a href="https://app.podia.com/editor/pages/17498315/edit" target="_blank">https://app.podia.com/editor/pages/17498315/edit</a><br /><strong>Coach Tracie YouTube Channel:</strong><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@CoachTracie" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/@CoachTracie</a><br /><strong>Website: </strong><a href="https://www.coachtracie.life/" target="_blank">https://www.coachtracie.life/</a><br /><br />Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thecoachtracie/" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/thecoachtracie/</a><br /> TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@thecoachtracie?_r=1&amp;_t=ZP-91Qbt8bijc6" target="_blank">https://www.tiktok.com/@thecoachtracie?_r=1&amp;_t=ZP-91Qbt8bijc6</a><br /> Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thecoachtracieInstagram:" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/thecoachtracieInstagram:</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thecoachtracie/" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/thecoachtracie/</a><br /> <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@thecoachtracie?_r=1&amp;_t=ZP-91Qbt8bijc6" target="_blank">_r=1&amp;_t=ZP-91Qbt8bijc6</a><br /> --------------------------------------------------------------------------------<br />Ep. 35: Chase That Great Date Feeling<br /><a href="https://serve.podhome.fm/episodepage/the-bitter-to-better/35" target="_blank">https://serve.podhome.fm/episodepage/the-bitter-to-better/35</a><br /><br />MINISODE: Thankful For Solitude<br /><a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tracie-pinnock3/episodes/MINISODE-Thankful-For-Solitude-e2cakrg" target="_blank">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tracie-pinnock3/episodes/MINISODE-Thankful-For-Solitude-e2cakrg</a><br /><br />Ep. 15: How to EFFECTIVELY Use Dating Apps<br /><a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tracie-pinnock3/episodes/Ep--15-How-to-EFFECTIVELY-Use-Dating-Apps-e23suk1" target="_blank">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tracie-pinnock3/episodes/Ep--15-How-to-EFFECTIVELY-Use-Dating-Apps-e23suk1</a><br /><br /><br /></p>
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Ep. 45: Preparing to Date in the Winter/During the Holidays as a Mom
NOV 24, 2025
Ep. 45: Preparing to Date in the Winter/During the Holidays as a Mom
In this episode of the Better to Better podcast, I dive into how moms can prepare to date during the winter and holiday season. I cover practical ways to stay “date ready,” including curating a five-outfit cold-weather rotation, adjusting hair and makeup palettes, and lining up go-to indoor venues so you’re never scrambling for plans. I also share tips for setting realistic expectations as schedules slow down for travel and festivities, staying intentional with your calendar (hello, Thanksgiving Eve outing) and using travel to practice low‑stakes social skills. <br /><br />We also walk through potential winter dating pitfalls and I encourage self-reflection to consider whether a seasonal dating break serves you.<br />------------------------------------------------------<br />Date Better Program: <a href="https://www.coachtracie.life/date-better" target="_blank">https://www.coachtracie.life/date-better</a>&nbsp;<br />Join Email List: <a href="https://app.podia.com/editor/pages/17498315/edit" target="_blank">https://app.podia.com/editor/pages/17498315/edit</a><br /> Coach Tracie YouTube Channel:<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@CoachTracie" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/@CoachTracie</a><br /> Website: <a href="https://www.coachtracie.life/" target="_blank">https://www.coachtracie.life/</a><br /> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thecoachtracie/" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/thecoachtracie/</a><br /> TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@thecoachtracie?_r=1&amp;_t=ZP-91Qbt8bijc6" target="_blank">https://www.tiktok.com/@thecoachtracie?_r=1&amp;_t=ZP-91Qbt8bijc6</a><br /> Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thecoachtracie" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/thecoachtracie</a>
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15 MIN