Bitter to Better

Ep. 63: Beware of the Lazy Dater

FREE Date Better As A Mom Webinar registration https://www.coachtracie.life/services [https://www.coachtracie.life/services] In this short, straight-to-the-point episode of Bitter to Better, I share a PSA for women: beware of the lazy dater. I unpack what a lazy dater looks like—and why attractive qualities like looks, money, or status can mask minimal investment. I draw a clear distinction between companionship and partnership, and encourage you to align your dating choices with your long-term goals rather than accepting breadcrumbs or “scraps.” I offer guidance on recognizing mismatched expectations, redefining some connections as friends-with-benefits when appropriate, and taking responsibility for protecting your time and energy. If he’s not showing up, not following through, or repeatedly downgrading plans, pay attention to what he’s showing you. The bottom line: don’t be blinded by surface appeal—choose partners who date you well and demonstrate real partnership potential. -------------------------- FREE Date Better As A Mom Webinar registration https://www.coachtracie.life/services [https://www.coachtracie.life/services] Watch the pod on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@CoachTracie/videos [https://www.youtube.com/@CoachTracie/videos]

Ep. 62: Preparing to Date In The Spring As A Busy Mom

FREE Date Better As A Mom Webinar registration https://www.coachtracie.life/services [https://www.coachtracie.life/services] FREE Date Better As A Mom Webinar registration https://www.coachtracie.life/services [https://www.coachtracie.life/services] In today’s episode I’m gearing you up for spring dating. I share practical, low-stress prep to help moms date with confidence: from creating a spring-ready rotation of five go-to outfits and nailing an easy hair and makeup routine, to proactively blocking calendar time during the kids’ spring break so dates (or self-care and solo dates can actually happen). I also walk through building your “Ready List” of five restaurants and five activities so you’re never scrambling for ideas. My goal is to help you be ready before dating season truly kicks in (May–September), so you can enjoy it while it’s here. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FREE Date Better As A Mom Webinar registration https://www.coachtracie.life/services [https://www.coachtracie.life/services] Watch the pod on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@CoachTracie/videos [https://www.youtube.com/@CoachTracie/videos] Ep. 32: Preparing To Date In The Fall As A Busy Mom https://serve.podhome.fm/episodepage/the-bitter-to-better/32 [https://serve.podhome.fm/episodepage/the-bitter-to-better/32] Ep. 45: Preparing To Date In The Winter/During The Holidays As A Bust Mom https://serve.podhome.fm/episodepage/the-bitter-to-better/45 [https://serve.podhome.fm/episodepage/the-bitter-to-better/45] Ep. 28: Dating As the Default Parent https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tracie-pinnock3/episodes/Ep--28-Dating-As-the-Default-Parent-e332a93 [https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tracie-pinnock3/episodes/Ep--28-Dating-As-the-Default-Parent-e332a93] Ep. 50: Making the Most of Your Child-Free Time https://serve.podhome.fm/episodepage/the-bitter-to-better/ep-50-making-the-most-of-your-child-free-time [https://serve.podhome.fm/episodepage/the-bitter-to-better/ep-50-making-the-most-of-your-child-free-time] FREE Date Better As A Mom Webinar registration https://www.coachtracie.life/services [https://www.coachtracie.life/services]

Ep. 61: Signs That You're Making Progress in Dating

FREE Date Better As A Mom Webinar registration https://www.coachtracie.life/services [https://www.coachtracie.life/services] FREE Date Better As A Mom Webinar registration https://www.coachtracie.life/services [https://www.coachtracie.life/services] In this episode I highlight the many small-but-mighty ways you’re likely making progress in your dating life—especially if you’re a mom juggling a lot. Dating is a process, not an event and acknowledging incremental wins is key to staying motivated. I walk through practical markers of progress: seeking resources, building and actively using a dating profile, engaging men in low-pressure conversations, saying yes to dates, and actually going on them. I also cover mindset shifts like bouncing back faster after disappointments, spending less energy analyzing poor behavior (ghosting, inconsistent texting), and continuing to engage with men who show up well while letting others vet themselves out. You’ll hear concrete tips for making conversations flow, lowering first-date barriers to the four essentials (attraction, safety, no offensive behavior, no major turn-offs), and maintaining momentum without letting one bad interaction derail you. By the end, you’ll see how much progress you’ve already made—and how to keep it going, one step at a time. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FREE Date Better As A Mom Webinar registration https://www.coachtracie.life/services [https://www.coachtracie.life/services] Ep. 15: How To EFFECTIVELY Use Dating Apps https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tracie-pinnock3/episodes/Ep--15-How-to-EFFECTIVELY-Use-Dating-Apps-e23suk1 [https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tracie-pinnock3/episodes/Ep--15-How-to-EFFECTIVELY-Use-Dating-Apps-e23suk1] Ep. 26: Lower Your First Date Standards https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/tracie-pinnock3/episodes/Ep--26-Lower-Your-First-Date-Standards-e2a3j5o [https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/tracie-pinnock3/episodes/Ep--26-Lower-Your-First-Date-Standards-e2a3j5o] FREE Date Better As A Mom Webinar registration https://www.coachtracie.life/services [https://www.coachtracie.life/services]

Ep. 60: Matchmaker Mom- Mom Moments with Jill Dunn

FREE Date Better As A Mom Webinar registration https://www.coachtracie.life/services [https://www.coachtracie.life/services] FREE Date Better As A Mom Webinar registration https://www.coachtracie.life/services [https://www.coachtracie.life/services] In this Mom Moments episode of the Bitter to Better podcast, I sit down with professional matchmaker Jill Dunn to talk about highs, lows, and the realities of dating—especially for moms. Jill shares how she collaborates with 200+ matchmakers worldwide, the heart-centered people she serves from their 20s to their 80s, and why preferences versus deal-breakers matters more than ever in an app-driven world. We dig into mindset: finding control in your own choices, using dating apps as a directory (not a destiny), and keeping first dates to a simple vibe check. Jill offers compassionate guidance on boundaries, pacing, and remembering that the joy—and clarity—is in the journey. We also explore her personal path through divorce, intentional dating, parenting teens, and building a values-driven business, plus practical first-date rules and mom-life systems that keep a household running as a true team. ------------------------------------------------------- FREE Date Better As A Mom Webinar registration https://www.coachtracie.life/services [https://www.coachtracie.life/services] Watch the pod on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@CoachTracie/videos [https://www.youtube.com/@CoachTracie/videos] -------------------------------------------------------- Contact Jill: Website: https://www.jillinit.com/ [https://www.jillinit.com/] Phone:  888-JILL-LOVE Email:  Hello@Jillinit.com FREE Date Better As A Mom Webinar registration https://www.coachtracie.life/services [https://www.coachtracie.life/services]

Ep. 59: I Challenge You To Vet Him Out

FREE Date Better As A Mom Webinar registration https://www.coachtracie.life/services [https://www.coachtracie.life/services] FREE Date Better As A Mom Webinar registration https://www.coachtracie.life/services [https://www.coachtracie.life/services] In this episode of the Bitter to Better podcast, I wrap up the Empowered Dating Challenge with Challenge #4: Vet Him Out. Building on last episode’s focus on casually/rotationally dating, I explain why your time and energy are currencies—especially as a mom—and how to protect them by actively vetting out men who don’t meet your needs, values and Ideal Partner list dealbreakers. Think like a hiring manager: bring in new candidates, and release the ones who show unreliability, evasiveness, or misaligned lifestyles. I walk through practical scripts and approaches for ending things—ranging from a simple, respectful decline after a date or two, to a direct conversation with someone you’ve been seeing, to blocking/ghosting when safety or clear boundary violations are involved. The goal is empowered choice: you can’t control others, but you can control who gets your time and attention. Let go of stagnant dating, free up capacity for better matches, and seek connections that genuinely reciprocate and support your vision for a healthy relationship. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FREE Date Better As A Mom Webinar registration https://www.coachtracie.life/services [https://www.coachtracie.life/services] Ep. 54: Introducing The Empowered Dating Challenge https://serve.podhome.fm/episodepage/the-bitter-to-better/54 [https://serve.podhome.fm/episodepage/the-bitter-to-better/54] Ep. 55: I Challenge You To Achieve A Personal Goal https://serve.podhome.fm/episodepage/the-bitter-to-better/55 [https://serve.podhome.fm/episodepage/the-bitter-to-better/55] Ep. 56: I Challenge You To Go On A Date https://serve.podhome.fm/episodepage/the-bitter-to-better/56 [https://serve.podhome.fm/episodepage/the-bitter-to-better/56] Ep. 58: I Challenge You To Casually Date https://serve.podhome.fm/episodepage/the-bitter-to-better/ep-58-i-challenge-you-to-casually-date [https://serve.podhome.fm/episodepage/the-bitter-to-better/ep-58-i-challenge-you-to-casually-date] FREE Date Better As A Mom Webinar registration https://www.coachtracie.life/services [https://www.coachtracie.life/services]