Stop Dating Projects | Annie Mayfield Morlock on Faith & Finding Real Love

Stop Dating Projects | Annie Mayfield Morlock on Faith & Finding Real Love

What if the love story you've been praying for isn't late... it's simply unfolding in God's timing? In this heartfelt conversation, Andrea sits down with returning guest Annie Mayfield Morlock, bestselling author, speaker, and podcast host, to talk about what happened after their last interview... Annie got engaged that very night. Together, they dive into intentional dating, Christian relationships, recognizing red flags, dating with purpose, staying true to your values, and how to stop settling for potential. Annie shares how she knew her now-husband was different, why peace matters more than butterflies, and the relationship lessons she wishes she'd learned sooner. Whether you're dating, healing from heartbreak, rebuilding after divorce, or simply hoping love still exists, this episode is filled with wisdom, honesty, and hope. Because the right relationship shouldn't leave you questioning where you stand. In This Episode: * Annie shares the full-circle story of recording this podcast and getting engaged that very same night. * How she knew her husband was different and why she never questioned where she stood in the relationship. * The importance of intentional dating, having the hard conversations early, and staying true to your values. * The biggest red flags women ignore, including dating someone's potential instead of their patterns. * Why peace, faith, and alignment matter more than butterflies when building a lasting relationship. ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Welcome back Annie! The engagement update 04:10 The proposal story and why private moments matter 09:45 How Annie knew Hunter was different 15:50 Dating with intention and having the marriage conversation early 20:00 Why community dating matters and spotting red flags 25:00 Faith differences in relationships and being equally yoked 35:20 The biggest dating red flags women ignore 40:15 Why you are not meant to "fix" someone 46:00 The relationship lesson Annie wishes she'd learned sooner 48:30 What marriage actually feels like after the wedding 51:50 Waiting for sex and redefining intimacy 57:20 Healthy or Toxic? Annie's rapid-fire dating takes 💡 I WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU: Are you tired of dating projects? DM me...what is the one thing that you would like to do differently in your next relationship? 🎧 Listen Here Apple: From Mrs to Ms [https://frommrstoms.captivate.fm/apple-frommrstoms] Spotify: From Mrs to Ms [https://frommrstoms.captivate.fm/spotify-frommrstoms] Stay connected with Andrea ▶ YouTube: @frommrs2ms [https://www.youtube.com/@FromMrs2Ms] ◎ Instagram:@from.mrs.2.ms [https://www.instagram.com/from.mrs.2.ms/] ♪ TikTok: @from.mrs.2.ms [https://www.tiktok.com/@from.mrs.2.ms?lang=en] 🌐 Website: From Mrs to Ms Podcast [https://frommrstoms.captivate.fm ] ✉️ Email: frommrstomspodcast@gmail.com Please help support the show [https://frommrstoms.captivate.fm/support] (every little bit helps 💕)

Age of Attraction Episode 5 Recap | Celibacy, Red Flags & Emotional Immaturity

The emotional cracks are becoming impossible to ignore. In Episode 5 of Netflix's Age of Attraction, attraction is no longer enough. Couples are facing real conversations about intimacy, boundaries, communication, trust, family, and long-term compatibility. Andrea and Ozzie dive into Vanelle and Jorge's ongoing celibacy struggle, Vanessa and Logan's communication issues, Leah's anxious attachment patterns with Chris, and why Derek and Pfeiffer may be growing into one of the show's most surprising couples. Plus, the cast learns they'll soon be meeting family and friends, bringing real-world pressure into the experiment for the first time. Is age really the problem—or is emotional maturity the bigger issue? ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Intro & Episode 5 Overview 01:20 Libby & Andrew: Slow Burn or No Spark? 03:46 Teresa & John Discuss Having Children 06:12 Derek & Pfeiffer Continue Growing Closer 08:54 Vanelle & Jorge's Celibacy Struggles 18:59 Vanessa & Logan's Communication Problems 22:45 Leah & Chris: Anxious Attachment in Action 29:09 Vanessa Coaches Logan in the Bedroom 33:40 Vanelle & Jorge Reach a Breaking Point 41:38 Meet the Family Twist & Final Thoughts 💡 I WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU: If you're enjoying these recaps, follow the show and stay tuned for exclusive bonus content coming soon. 🎧 Listen Here Apple: From Mrs to Ms [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/from-mrs-to-ms/id1676117268] Spotify: From Mrs to Ms [https://open.spotify.com/show/27Rn0QqdIQAW46Z3knHr7p?si=44d170832f674278] Stay connected with Andrea ▶ YouTube: @frommrs2ms [https://www.youtube.com/@FromMrs2Ms] ◎ Instagram:@from.mrs.2.ms [https://www.instagram.com/from.mrs.2.ms/] ♪ TikTok: @from.mrs.2.ms [https://www.tiktok.com/@from.mrs.2.ms?lang=en] 🌐 Website: From Mrs to Ms Podcast [https://frommrstoms.captivate.fm ] ✉️ Email: frommrstomspodcast@gmail.com Please help support the show [https://frommrstoms.captivate.fm/support] (every little bit helps 💕)

BONUS EPISODE: Age of Attraction Episode 4 Recap | Is Age the Problem?

Welcome to another bonus episode of From Mrs. to Ms.! These special episodes are where Andrea and Ozzie dive into the hottest relationship shows, dating trends, and pop culture moments through the lens of dating, relationships, and emotional compatibility. In this bonus recap, we're breaking down Episode 4 of Netflix's Age of Attraction. The honeymoon phase is officially over as hidden truths, jealousy, communication breakdowns, and major red flags start surfacing among the couples. Is age really the issue—or are emotional maturity, honesty, and compatibility the real deal breakers? IN THIS EPISODE • Jorge's biggest red flag yet • Why omission can feel like dishonesty • Attachment styles showing up in real time • Long-distance relationship challenges • The pressure of celibacy and marriage expectations • Dating younger versus emotional maturity • Which couples seem built for the real world ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Intro & Is the Honeymoon Phase Over? 02:37 Couples Reveal Their Real Ages 08:24 Jorge's Secret: The Truth About His Kids 15:36 Derek & Pfeiffer: Real Connection or Just Coasting? 17:40 Leah & Chris: Trust Issues Begin 20:44 Vanessa & Logan: Age Gap Insecurities 27:52 Libby & Andrew: Growing Closer? 29:09 John & Theresa Heat Things Up 34:32 Vanelle & Jorge's Celibacy Struggles 38:13 Final Thoughts: Does Age Really Matter? 💡 I WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU: Follow, subscribe, and leave a review if you're enjoying our Age of Attraction recaps. We love hearing your thoughts and may feature your comments in a future episode. 🎧 Listen Here Apple: From Mrs to Ms [https://frommrstoms.captivate.fm/apple-frommrstoms] Spotify: From Mrs to Ms [https://frommrstoms.captivate.fm/spotify-frommrstoms] Stay connected with Andrea ▶ YouTube: @frommrs2ms [https://www.youtube.com/@FromMrs2Ms] ◎ Instagram:@from.mrs.2.ms [https://www.instagram.com/from.mrs.2.ms/] ♪ TikTok: @from.mrs.2.ms [https://www.tiktok.com/@from.mrs.2.ms?lang=en] 🌐 Website: From Mrs to Ms Podcast [https://frommrstoms.captivate.fm ] ✉️ Email: frommrstomspodcast@gmail.com Please help support the show [https://frommrstoms.captivate.fm/support] (every little bit helps 💕)

Bravo's Summer House Scandal....Should You Act on Feelings for a Friend?

The Amanda and West situation on Summer House has everyone debating one big question… what do you do when feelings for a friend become something more? In this solo episode of From Mrs. to Ms., Andrea dives into the complicated reality of friendship, attraction, loyalty, timing, situationships, emotional intimacy, and whether suppressing feelings actually works. Should you risk the friendship? Are you responsible for other people’s feelings? Can acting on feelings ever be “worth it”? This episode gets honest about modern relationships, emotional connection, dating in midlife, and why some of the strongest relationships can start as friendships. ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 7:15–7:55 — Butterflies vs Anxiety 11:20–12:00 — Attraction Isn’t Immoral, Deception Is 17:30–18:45 — Wrong Timing in Relationships 26:45–27:35 — Love or Emotional Comfort? 29:00–29:50 — Why Midlife Women Stop Chasing 33:45–35:00 — My Honest Take on Amanda, West & Ciara 💡 I WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU: Are you in a situationship! Tell me your story!! 🎧 Listen Here Apple: From Mrs to Ms [https://frommrstoms.captivate.fm/apple-summer-house] Spotify: From Mrs to Ms [https://frommrstoms.captivate.fm/spotify-frommrstoms] Stay connected with Andrea ▶ YouTube: @frommrs2ms [https://www.youtube.com/@FromMrs2Ms] ◎ Instagram:@from.mrs.2.ms [https://www.instagram.com/from.mrs.2.ms/] ♪ TikTok: @from.mrs.2.ms [https://www.tiktok.com/@from.mrs.2.ms?lang=en] 🌐 Website: From Mrs to Ms Podcast [https://frommrstoms.captivate.fm ] ✉️ Email: frommrstomspodcast@gmail.com Please help support the show [https://frommrstoms.captivate.fm/support] (every little bit helps 💕) P.S. If you like this podcast, please check out my other podcast. Six incredible women get together to discuss love in midlife and everything to do with menopause! Hosted by yours truly!! Menopause Love Lounge Podcast [https://frommrstoms.captivate.fm/menopause-website ]

BONUS EPISODE: Age of Attraction Episode 3: When Attraction Gets Complicated

Is age really the issue… or do people start panicking the moment real life enters the conversation? In this episode of From Mrs. to Ms., Andrea and Ozzie Osborne recap Episode 3 of Netflix’s Age of Attraction, where the connections start getting messier, the insecurities get louder, and reality begins catching up with the fantasy. This week, we dive into Wes and Joleen’s intense connection, why Joleen becomes increasingly fixated on finding out Wes’s age, and whether his smooth confidence is genuine… or giving love bombing energy. We also unpack Vanell and Jorge’s growing relationship after their shocking 27 and 60 age reveal, including the major cliffhanger ending where viewers learn Jorge has children… even though Vanell still has no idea. Andrea and Ozzie discuss: * Older women dating younger men * Younger women dating much older men * Love bombing and intuition * Emotional maturity vs chronological age * Why chemistry can cloud judgment * Fear of public perception in relationships * Whether some contestants are choosing connection… or just trying to stay on the show ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Jorge & Vanell’s shocking 27 and 60 age gap 03:45 Is Vanell actually falling in love already? 06:35 Derek & Pfeiffer’s awkward connection 10:00 Wes & Jolene head to the Promise Room 15:00 Vanessa & Logan’s new connection begins 20:15 Vanessa opens up about toxic relationships 24:30 Chris gets exposed for hiding the Vanessa kiss 26:15 Jorge admits he never told Vanell he has kids 30:10 Favorite couples and biggest concerns moving forward 33:20 Ozzie’s new obsession: Off Campus on Prime 💡 I WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU: If you love dating psychology, relationship conversations, and reality dating show recaps with real opinions and deeper insight, this series is for you. Drop your comments! 🎙️ New Age of Attraction recaps every week on From Mrs. to Ms. 🎧 Listen Here Apple: From Mrs to Ms [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/age-of-attraction-episode-3-when-attraction-gets/id1676117268?i=1000768565175] Spotify: From Mrs to Ms [https://open.spotify.com/episode/0ntF5sBwZRIgyOOfjBfryY?si=2a874a3c99ed4ad7] Stay connected with Andrea ▶ YouTube: @frommrs2ms [https://www.youtube.com/@FromMrs2Ms] ◎ Instagram:@from.mrs.2.ms [https://www.instagram.com/from.mrs.2.ms/] ♪ TikTok: @from.mrs.2.ms [https://www.tiktok.com/@from.mrs.2.ms?lang=en] 🌐 Website: From Mrs to Ms Podcast [https://frommrstoms.captivate.fm ] ✉️ Email: frommrstomspodcast@gmail.com Please help support the show [https://frommrstoms.captivate.fm/support] (every little bit helps 💕) Mentioned in this episode: Menopause Love Lounge Podcast Menopause 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.)