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We've all chased love at one time or another, some of us still do. We do it when we're lonely or insecure, when we're seeking approval or need connection. We chase love because we don't trust it will come on its own. And the harder we try to catch it, the further it stays away. Not even a pandemic will stop people from chasing!On this episode, Dasha Schindler, author of the new book "Don't Chase Love, Cut To The Chase: Or, How To Google Your Way To A Happy Relationship," shares her story of childhood trauma, her lifelong pursuit to heal her heart, and her secrets to finding love without having to chase it.  Click Here To View This Episode On Our YouTube Channel!

Robby and Treva aren't parents, but they're tipping their hats to the (single) parents doing the heavy lifting. Managing home, work, life, kids AND a love life is never easy, but doing it in a pandemic takes mad skills and patience.This week's guest, licensed marriage and family therapist Kristin MacDermott, shares her tips, tools, and strategies for successful pandemic parenting.From knowing your roles, to managing expectations and setting healthy boundaries, to instilling respect, creating structure, and building coping skills, we're helping parents of all kinds to get a grip and level-up during the pandemic and beyond.   Click Here To View This Episode On Our YouTube Channel!

In an election year that's more contentious than ever, is it possible to hate someone's politics but still love them?According to our guests Jeanne Safer and Richard Brookhiser, it is. Jeanne is a Liberal, and the author of the book, "I Love You, But I Hate Your Politics." Richard is a Conservative, and the Sr. Editor of the National Review, the leading conservative journal of opinion. Despite being on opposite sides of the aisle, they've been happily married for 40 years!There's a secret key to politics and love, but you'll have to put your political differences aside to find out in this episode!Click Here To View This Episode On Our YouTube Channel!

Cougars are having a moment. Not that midlife women dating and marrying younger men is anything new, it's just that midlife isn't what it used to be. Gone are the rules, parameters, restrictions, and judgement. Today's post-50 women are free to be who they want, date who they want, and be equal partner with the ones they love.Older women/younger men, your time has come. Joining the discussion is Vicki Larson, award-winning journalist, and co-author of the book "The New I Do: Reshaping Marriage for Skeptics, Realists and Rebels." Click Here To View This Episode On Our YouTube Channel!

When you slay your anxiety, you slay your need for control. Dealing with the unknowns and tolerating the uncertainty of a pandemic are skills that need learned and practiced. On this week's episode, we've got the perfect teacher, Lisa Gornall.  A spiritual medium, healer, mindset & energy coach, and author, Lisa has the tools to help you slay anxiety, and connect with your power. Because when it comes to beating back any monster, you're stronger than you think. Click Here To See Video Of This Podcast! 

Who knew dating and real estate had so much in common! Whether it's a looking for a spouse or buying/selling a house, you need to assess the property, stage it properly, be ready to show, make the necessary repairs, and know the worth. The same rules apply for picking the right partner. In fact, there are 99 rules to be exact.  Not only a funny episode, you'll learn a lot about real estate at the same time! With top-selling real estate agent, Brian Belefant, author of the new book "Spouse Hunting: Using The Rules Of Real Estate To Find The Love Of Your Life" Brian Belefant began his career in Hollywood where he quickly rose in the production ranks as a top director shooting hundreds television commercials for household name brands, and dozens of award-winning art films. Realizing he was looking at a major life change when his child was born with special needs, he relocated to Portland, OR and became one of the top-selling real estate agents in the Pacific Northwest. Following an unexpected divorce, he wondered if he could use the set of 99 Rules of Real Estate he’d developed to re-enter the dating world with the goal of finding a new spouse. As luck would have it, he could – and now readers everywhere can do the same. Click Here To See This Episode On Our YouTube Channel!

If you're dating or in a relationship with someone who's sober, what do you need to know? Does loving a sober person require special protocols or understanding? What are the perils? How can you be a better partner to someone who's sober? How do you protect yourself? Answering all your questions about loving with sobriety is Dr. Robert Navarra, PsyD, LMFT, MAC, and Certified Gottman Therapist & Master Trainer in addiction recovery.    

You may be able to mask your depression behind a happy face, a good marriage, or a successful career, but in the middle of a pandemic, it becomes much harder.That's because a crisis like COVID--with the fear, anxiety, and trauma that comes with it--makes Perfectly Hidden Depression more difficult to hide.On this episode of Done Being Single, clinical psychologist Dr. Margaret Rutherford explains the 10 characteristics of Perfectly Hidden Depression (PHD), teaches us the five C's of healing, and inspires us to take action without shame or guilt.Click here to see video of this podcast!

One of the many symptoms of COVID19 is a massive spike in divorce rates. If your marriage was already teetering, and you're in lockdown, chances are, you want out. Since there's no vaccination for a bad marriage, divorce might be the only cure. So what to expect? Famed divorce lawyer and author James Sexton joins us to discuss the down and dirty of divorce during a pandemic. From hardship changes, to alimony and custody, this "courtroom gunslinger" has all the best practices you'll need for you and your spouse to call it quits. Click here to see video of this podcast on our YouTube Channel!      

Acclaimed personal development thought leader Katie Hendricks joins Done Being Single to talk about fear: how to face it and conquer it. In this episode, you'll learn about the five responses to fear: fight, flight, flee, faint, and flee. You’ll learn breathing and movement techniques, plus you’ll get the skills you need to maintain your sense of agency, reclaim your power, and get back into your body. A must-hear/see show for the times we're living in! Click here to see the video of this podcast on our YouTube Channel!

Recorded before the pandemic, but always a relevant issue in life, love, and DATING! You can be your own detective, here's how.Former FBI Special Agent and counterintelligence specialist Robin Dreeke tells you how to catch a liar using his Five Steps to trust and Six Signs of predicting behavior. Learn how to size people up and recognize manipulation, control, subterfuge, and lack of transparency. Don’t be fooled again!HOT TIP: If someone’s overcomplicating their answers, they’re probably lying.

When COVID19 is over, how will your life look? New job? No job? Dating or divorced? If there was ever a time to reinvent your life, and design your future YOU it’s now. This is the time to plan, pivot, and put the pieces into place.     Giving you the skills and tools you need to jumpstart your reinvention, is the mother of reinvention herself, Kathi Sharpe-Ross, brand & lifestyle guru, and author of the new book, "RE: Invent Your Life! What Are You Waiting For?”Her takeaways for reinvention will reinvigorate and inspire.  Click here to see the video of this podcast!

Author of the best-selling relationship book, Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus, John Gray joins Done Being Single to discuss what happens when Mars & Venus are quarantined.How does the power dynamic change when you're quarantined? Can you find balance? What do men need in time of need? What do women need to feel safe? How do you give each other space? Get great tips and takeaways on keeping your sanity, and your love alive in the time of coronavirus.Click here to see video of our John Gray interview on YouTube!

Even though this episode of Done Being Single was recorded just before the coronavirus hit, its message and lessons are right on time. Building habits, maintaining structure, keeping a sense of normalcy is EVERTHING right now. From dating habits to living habits, your survival depends on how well you adapt, change, and rewire. The question is, can you do it? Our guest, behavioral scientist and New York Times best-selling author BJ Fogg, shares small, actionable and science-backed steps to help you make immediate changes in your life.

Known for his many roles on TV and film, but probably best known for his role as "Jackie Chiles" on "Seinfeld," Phil Morris is way more than a talented actor: he's a martial arts guru, a spiritual seeker, and fountain of wisdom when it comes to mastering a zen attitude in the face of crazy and chaos. He's also Treva & Robby's lifelong friend, and a great guy to talk to when all hell is breaking loose. On this episode, Phil shares his go-to tips and best practices for dealing with panic, fear, being out of work, as well as constructive ways to harness your energy.Click here to see our video interview with Phil Morris!

There's nothing like a pandemic to cramp your dating style. Should you keep swiping? Get tested before meeting? Can you go on a date and stay 6ft. away? When is it safe to hug, kiss, or get intimate? Physician Dr. Andre Berger and dating expert Sandy Weiner give you the 411 on ways to stay safe AND socially connected in the time of COVID19.Click here to see the video of our show with Dr. Andre Berger & Sandy Weiner!

At a certain age, most of us will find ourselves caring for aging parents or elderly loved ones. How do you do it and still have a life? If you're single, how do you balance caring for a parent with dating and relationships? Even if you’re married, how do you find balance and set proper boundaries? What kind of self-care techniques should you be practicing to save your love life and sanity? On this episode, Treva and Robby open up about their aging parents, the challenges they’re facing, and how they’re protecting their marriage through it all.

Whether you're a Boomer or GenX, the midlife crisis is true, and the struggle is real. Buying fast cars and dating younger women are nothing compared to the existential despair of financial worry, unmet expectations, self-doubt, hormonal changes, aging parents, and the pressures of social media. On this episode, New York Times best-selling journalist and author Ada Calhoun shares her eye-opening, groundbreaking research on the new midlife crisis and how to deal with it.

Your inner bully has been kicking the sh*t out of your self-esteem and confidence for years, convincing you you're not good enough. Now it's time to tell your inner bully (and anyone else who tries to bully you) who's boss. Empowering you with inspiration is our guest Theresa Byrne, global defense expert, business owner, 4th degree Black Belt, and a badass at slaying the inner bully. Her 2019 TEDx talk on "The Dangers of the Inner Bully," was recently listed as one of the "Top Ten Most Meaningful TED Talks" by Thrive Global magazine.

Daters, beware: it can happen if you're not careful. Getting burned out and bitter from being single too long is all too common, especially if you've suffered through repeated disappointments or chronic rejection. If you're going to be in the game, if you want to be a successful dater and find love, you're going to need endurance, staying power, and a better attitude. Coaching you with insight and experience, is psychologist and dating expert, Dr. Karin Anderson Abrell.