Dateless in Delray

Ep. 66 - Sweet on You: Secrets of a Sugar Daddy with Marcus—The Truth Behind the Arrangement

What really happens behind the velvet curtain of a “sugar” relationship—and why are more people quietly stepping into this world than ever before? In this provocative and eye-opening episode of Dateless in Delray, I sit down with Marcus, the voice behind the Secrets of a Sugar Daddy podcast, to pull back the curtain on modern arrangements, power dynamics, and the unspoken rules that govern them. Marcus doesn’t hold back. From how these relationships actually begin, to what both sides really want (and often won’t admit), to the biggest misconceptions people have about sugar dating—this conversation goes far beyond the stereotypes. We get into money, control, emotional boundaries, and the fine line between fantasy and reality. Whether you’re curious, skeptical, or secretly intrigued, this episode offers a rare, insider perspective that challenges what you think you know about love, intimacy, and transactional relationships in today’s dating landscape. Want more unfiltered insights? Follow Marcus on https://www.patreon.com/SecretsofaSugarDaddyPodcast for exclusive content and one-on-one coaching on navigating the world of arrangements.Follow Dateless in Delray on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts—and if this episode makes you think (or rethink), please share it with a friend and leave a review.

Ep. 65 - Laugh, Love & Level Up: Emotional Intelligence and Dating with Alla Esther Levy

What does emotional intelligence have to do with dating? Quite a lot. In this episode of Dateless in Delray, Susan Shoer talks with Alla Esther Levy—Certified Emotional Intelligence Strategist, Minister of Spiritual Healing, and founder of the EIEQ Institute—about how self-awareness, empathy, and emotional regulation can dramatically improve communication and connection in relationships. Alla also shares insights from her book Level of Crazy: A Five-Step Guide to Emotional Intelligence and Transformational Leadership, exploring how understanding our emotional patterns can help us grow, laugh at ourselves, and show up more authentically in love and life. Learn more about Alla’s work at: https://www.eieqinstitute.com

Ep. 64 - Rewriting Your Story: Dianne Harris on Reinvention, Resilience & Real Love

What happens when the love story you believed in turns out to be something else entirely? In this episode of Dateless in Delray, Susan sits down with Dianne Harris—coach, survivor, and author of Love Bomb: He Sold Her a Dream and Delivered a Nightmare—to unpack the emotional rollercoaster of manipulation, misplaced trust, and ultimately… reclaiming your power. Dianne shares her deeply personal story of being swept into what felt like a dream relationship, only to discover the darker reality beneath it. Together, we explore the red flags of love bombing, why smart, self-aware women still fall for it, and how to rebuild confidence, boundaries, and trust after the fallout. This is a conversation about resilience, self-worth, and learning to trust yourself again—especially in today’s complicated dating landscape. If you’ve ever questioned your instincts, ignored red flags, or found yourself asking “How did I get here?”—this episode is for you. Learn more about Dianne’s coaching at dianneharris.com Get her book here: Love Bomb: He Sold Her a Dream and Delivered a Nightmare https://a.co/d/0hqNrNz7 Follow Dateless in Delray on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen—and don’t forget to leave a review or share with someone who needs to hear this.

Ep. 63 - Crown Jewels: The Real Gems of Long Marriage, Ambition & Modern Love with Elyse Ryan

What makes love last? Susan Shoer sits down with Elyse Ryan — founder of Elyse Ryan Jewelry and host of Stacked — to talk about long marriage, ambition, intimacy, and evolving partnership. They explore emotional safety, attraction over time, and why commitment can deepen rather than limit identity. A thoughtful conversation about the craftsmanship of lasting love.

Ep. 62 - From Bachelor Producer to Love Producer: Julie LaPlaca on Reality TV, Real Life, and Rewriting the Script

What happens when the person producing fairy-tale romances for television has to rewrite her own love story? In this episode of Dateless in Delray, Susan Shoer talks with Julie LaPlaca, longtime Bachelor TV show franchise producer and author of the upcoming memoir The Love Producer. After more than two decades creating reality TV’s most dramatic love stories, Julie stepped away to rethink love, career, and the pressure of life timelines. They discuss what really happens behind the scenes of reality TV romance, how those narratives shape our expectations about relationships, and how Julie reinvented her life and work using hypnotherapy and other techniques to help people reconnect with their intuition and create more authentic lives. It’s a candid conversation about fantasy vs. reality, personal reinvention, and becoming the producer of your own life and love story.