Given Up on Love? This Story Will Change Your Mind–With Tina Eliana

Bumble Just Broke Up With Bumble: How Will It Affect Your Dating Life? With Billionaires’ Matchmaker Gina Hendrix

Bumble Just Broke Up With Bumble: How Will It Affect Your Dating Life? With Billionaires’ Matchmaker Gina Hendrix In this episode of Shot at Love, Kerry Brett sits down with dating coach, author, former Hollywood celebrity stylist, and matchmaker Gina Hendrix to discuss a more intentional way to approach modern dating. Together, they unpack Bumble’s changed messaging rules, why a dating profile should be treated like a personal marketing campaign, and how to stop investing energy in low-effort matches. Gina shares her “Swipe Like a Guy” philosophy, which is not about chasing more attention—it is about using feedback wisely, keeping standards high, and choosing people who demonstrate real interest. Kerry and Gina discuss the role of authentic, current photographs; the importance of looking beyond the “hottest” option; and why confidence, mindset, and proactive behavior can make a meaningful difference both online and in person.   In This Episode * Why Bumble’s updated messaging structure changes the way daters can filter for genuine effort. * How to stop confusing a match or a first message with a meaningful connection. * Why your photographs and profile are your dating “marketing campaign.” * The difference between attracting attention and choosing a compatible, invested partner. * Gina’s two-part “Swipe Like a Guy” strategy for using profile feedback and swiping with intention. * How to recognize low-effort openers and hold out for messages that show real interest. * Why dating-app mindset matters—and how to stay patient during a slow stretch. * How to create more opportunities offline by being friendly, visible, and open to conversation.   Key Takeaways:   Stop chasing validation and start choosing alignment. The right dating strategy is not about collecting matches; it is about presenting your best authentic self, filtering for effort, and giving your energy to the people who are genuinely showing up.   Timestamps   Time Topic 02:00 Why photos are the starting point of an effective dating profile 04:00 Attraction, substance, and avoiding the “hottest guy” trap 07:00 Managing expectations and dating-app mindset 09:00 Gina explains her “Swipe Like a Guy” philosophy 13:00 How to market yourself honestly without misrepresenting yourself 20:00 Meeting people in real life and making the first opening easier 22:00 Pre-qualifying for effort and filtering dating-app messages 24:00 What Bumble’s changed rules mean for daters 29:00 Why maintaining a dating-app footprint still matters 31:00 Gina’s podcast, coaching program, and forthcoming app, Pretty People About Gina Hendrix Gina Hendrix is a dating coach, author, former Hollywood celebrity stylist, and matchmaker. She is the host of Secrets They Only Tell a Matchmaker and the creator of The One in a Million Woman Advantage. She is also developing a dating app called Pretty People.   Connect with Gina   * Instagram: @matchmakerginahendrix * Email: teamgina@ginahendrix.com [teamgina@ginahendrix.com] If you enjoyed this episode, follow Shot at Love, share it with a friend who is ready to date with more intention, and leave a five-star review. In this episode of Shot At Love, Kerry Brett talks with dating coach and matchmaker Gina Hendrix about how Bumble’s changing rules are reshaping modern dating—and why it is time to stop chasing and start choosing. Gina shares her “Swipe Like a Guy” philosophy, explaining how to use an intentional profile, authentic photos, clear standards, and real effort as filters for better matches. Together, Kerry and Gina discuss how to avoid getting distracted by surface-level attraction, recognize low-effort communication, stay grounded when dating apps feel discouraging, and focus your energy on people who genuinely show up. The message is simple: dating success is not about collecting attention; it is about presenting your best authentic self and choosing alignment, consistency, and substance. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Bumble Changed the Rules: Stop Chasing, Start Choosing with Gina Hendrix

Bumble Changed the Rules: Stop Chasing and Start Choosing with Gina Hendrix In this episode of Shot at Love, Kerry Brett sits down with dating coach, author, former Hollywood celebrity stylist, and matchmaker Gina Hendrix to discuss a more intentional way to approach modern dating. Together, they unpack Bumble’s changed messaging rules, why a dating profile should be treated like a personal marketing campaign, and how to stop investing energy in low-effort matches. Gina shares her “Swipe Like a Guy” philosophy, which is not about chasing more attention—it is about using feedback wisely, keeping standards high, and choosing people who demonstrate real interest. Kerry and Gina discuss the role of authentic, current photographs; the importance of looking beyond the “hottest” option; and why confidence, mindset, and proactive behavior can make a meaningful difference both online and in person. In This Episode •Why Bumble’s updated messaging structure changes the way daters can filter for genuine effort. •How to stop confusing a match or a first message with a meaningful connection. •Why your photographs and profile are your dating “marketing campaign.” •The difference between attracting attention and choosing a compatible, invested partner. •Gina’s two-part “Swipe Like a Guy” strategy for using profile feedback and swiping with intention. •How to recognize low-effort openers and hold out for messages that show real interest. •Why dating-app mindset matters—and how to stay patient during a slow stretch. •How to create more opportunities offline by being friendly, visible, and open to conversation. Key Takeaways: Stop chasing validation and start choosing alignment. The right dating strategy is not about collecting matches; it is about presenting your best authentic self, filtering for effort, and giving your energy to the people who are genuinely showing up. Time Topic 02:00 Why photos are the starting point of an effective dating profile 04:00 Attraction, substance, and avoiding the “hottest guy” trap 07:00 Managing expectations and dating-app mindset 09:00 Gina explains her “Swipe Like a Guy” philosophy 13:00 How to market yourself honestly without misrepresenting yourself 20:00 Meeting people in real life and making the first opening easier 22:00 Pre-qualifying for effort and filtering dating-app messages 24:00 What Bumble’s changed rules mean for daters 29:00 Why maintaining a dating-app footprint still matters 31:00 Gina’s podcast, coaching program, and forthcoming app, Pretty People About Gina Hendrix Gina Hendrix is a dating coach, author, former Hollywood celebrity stylist, and matchmaker. She is the host of Secrets They Only Tell a Matchmaker and the creator of The One in a Million Woman Advantage. She is also developing a dating app called Pretty People. Connect with Gina •Instagram: @matchmakerginahendrix •Email: teamgina@ginahendrix.com [teamgina@ginahendrix.com] If you enjoyed this episode, follow Shot at Love, share it with a friend who is ready to date with more intention, and leave a five-star review. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

August Astrology: Eclipse Season, Lion's Gate, and Your Best Days for Love: With Jill Jardine

August Astrology: Eclipse Season, Lion's Gate, and Your Best Days for Love with Jill Jardine. What if the month you're about to step into could completely change your life? August 2026 isn't just another month on the calendar—it's a massive cosmic turning point. We are standing on the edge between two timelines: the life we've outgrown and the one we are about to step into. In this episode, our resident astrologer Jill Jardine returns to break down the intense cosmic energy heading our way. From the Lion's Gate Portal on 8/8 to two game-changing eclipses, the universe is moving the chess pieces, and we need to be ready. Jill explains why relationship endings might actually be divine intervention, how the shift of the lunar nodes is changing what we seek in partners, and why this is truly the "summer of love." Whether you are navigating a breakup, looking for new love, or just trying to survive the cosmic chaos, this episode is packed with the guidance you need. We discuss why August is one of the most pivotal months of the year, the significance of the Lion's Gate Portal, and how the upcoming solar and lunar eclipses will force hidden truths to the surface. Jill also shares her powerful visualization technique for manifesting a partner and explains the "love fest effect" that is making it easier than ever to connect with new people. Be sure to stay tuned until the end, where Jill shares a personalized zodiac forecast revealing the best dating windows and lucky days for every sign! For this week's dating tips, remember to throw out a wide net, be seen, and try something new and different. Ride the fast, magnetic energy of Leo season and close out the summer of love strong! Connect with Jill Jardine You can hear more from Jill by listening to her podcast, Cosmic Scene with Jill Jardine, or subscribing to her YouTube channel at @jilljardine2186 [https://www.youtube.com/@jilljardine2186]. To book a personal reading and see what the stars have in store for your love life and career, visit jilljardine.com [https://jilljardine.com]. Connect with Kerry Brett & Shot at Love Explore our brand new home on the web at shotatloveshow.com [https://shotatloveshow.com] for more episodes, dating advice, and resources. While you're there, be sure to sign up for our newsletter to get exclusive dating tips and show updates delivered straight to your inbox. Keep up with me and get behind-the-scenes content by following me on Instagram @kerry_brett [https://instagram.com/kerry_brett]. And if you're ready to take control of your dating life, grab a copy of my new book, Shot At Love, available now on Amazon [https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Shot+At+Love+Kerry+Brett]. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, share it with a friend, and leave us a five-star review! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Given Up on Love? This Story Will Change Your Mind–With Tina Eliana

Given Up on Love? This Story Will Change Your Mind—with Tina Eliana: On her 40th birthday, Tina Eliana was sleeping in a RAV4 at a truck stop—broke, broken, and wondering if her life had any meaning left. Two failed marriages. An adoption dissolved after nine years. A nervous breakdown so severe her body mimicked MS symptoms. She couldn't dream anymore. Then her husband JD said seven words that changed everything: "I'll dream for you until you can dream again." He meant it. And he proved it — for years. Today, Tina is down 100 pounds, holds four degrees, runs her own company serving clients around the world, and has a memoir on the way. In this episode, she shares the exact moment she knew JD was different (from his very first dating app message), how she rebuilt her life one impossibly small step at a time, and what she'd say to anyone who feels too broken to be loved. If you've ever wondered whether it's too late, whether you're too much, or whether the right person could really stay through the worst of it — press play. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL LEARN •How Tina spotted the green flags in JD's very first message on Plenty of Fish — and what set him apart from every other match •Why JD expanded his search radius one final time before deleting the app (and how Tina appeared 200 miles outside that radius) •The impossible decision Tina faced as a mother — and how it led to a complete nervous breakdown •What "I'll dream for you until you can dream again" looked like in practice, day after day, for years •The one small daily action that started Tina's climb out of rock bottom •How unconditional love — without conditions on staying — rewired a lifetime of expecting men to leave •Tina's message to anyone who feels stuck, unworthy, or ready to give up TIMESTAMPS Time Topic 00:00 Introduction — Tina Eliana's story and what's ahead 01:00 January 21, 2012 at 3:02 PM — the first message on Plenty of Fish 02:00 The green flags: humor, sincerity, and no "creep factor" 03:00 He was about to delete the app — expanded his radius one last time 04:00 Behind the scenes: two divorces, life threats, and unaddressed trauma 05:00 Adopting two brothers through foster care — what they weren't told 06:00 When safety became the crisis: voices, threats, and sleepless nights 07:00 The hardest decision: dissolving the adoption after nine years 08:00 The nervous breakdown — trauma presenting as MS symptoms 09:00 Why JD stayed when anyone else would have walked away 10:00 Hiding knives and taking turns sleeping — the reality of early marriage 11:00 Fleeing the town where all the trauma lived 12:00 Living in the vehicle — sleeping in a RAV4 at a truck stop on her 40th birthday 14:00 The turning point: crossing the state line and everything shifting 15:00 A year of wondering if she'd still be alive when he got home 16:00 "I love you enough to not put conditions on me staying" 17:00 Finding purpose through pain — developing empathy you can only earn by living it 19:00 Losing 100 pounds, earning four degrees, and building a new life 20:00 JD's gift: "Your jobs are your health and your education. I have us." 22:00 From not being able to dream — to not being able to dream enough 23:00 Living with nearly 50 health diagnoses and refusing to let them define her 25:00 Tina's message to anyone who feels stuck or is considering giving up 27:00 "I am a testament — you can. It's not easy, but it's so worth it." 28:00 Where to find Tina and what's coming next KEY QUOTES "I'll dream for you until you can dream again." "His love healed wounds inflicted on me by other people and other circumstances." "I love you enough to not put conditions on me staying. Even if you haven't had the strength to take a shower today, I'm gonna love you and I'm gonna kiss you anyway." "I spent my whole life expecting men to leave me. And he's like, 'No, I'm here and I'm staying.'" "I was put on this earth to do something besides hurt and go through trauma." "I've gone from not being able to dream — to not being able to dream enough." ABOUT TINA ELIANA Tina Eliana is a leadership and learning systems advisor, author, speaker, and podcaster. She holds a bachelor's degree plus three master's degrees, has lost 100 pounds, and now works with clients around the world through her company, Tina Presents. Her memoir, Even the Sweetest Jam, is forthcoming. CONNECT WITH TINA •Podcast: Jam Sessions with Tina Eliana — jamsessionswithtinaeliana.com [https://jamsessionswithtinaeliana.com] •Company: Tina Presents •Social: LinkedIn (Tina Presents) CONNECT WITH SHOT AT LOVE •Host: Kerry Brett •Subscribe on Apple Podcasts so you never miss an episode •Leave a review if this story moved you — it helps others find the show RESOURCES MENTIONED •Plenty of Fish (dating app) •Western Governors University (online degree program) •If you or someone you know is in crisis: Call or text the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988 (U.S.) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. 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Saving Grace: Sex, Drugs & Second Chances

Saving Grace: Sex, Drugs & Second Chances. What happens when someone who seemingly has everything loses control of everything? Matt Grace's story begins with privilege, success, and opportunity—but quickly spirals into a 13-year battle with addiction that nearly cost him his life. As a television news reporter, Matt hid a dangerous dependence on alcohol, prescription drugs, and crystal meth while continuing to report on-air. Behind the scenes, his life was unraveling. In this deeply honest conversation, Matt opens up about surviving overdoses, destructive family patterns, enabling, hitting rock bottom, and the spiritual transformation that changed everything. Today, with more than two decades of sobriety, he's dedicated his life to helping individuals and families understand addiction and discover hope through service, accountability, and faith. IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN: * Why addiction is often far more than a lack of willpower * The role genetics and family history can play in substance abuse * How enabling can unintentionally fuel addiction * What rock bottom actually looked like for Matt * The dangers of high-functioning addiction * Why service became the foundation of Matt's recovery * How helping others can improve mental health and self-esteem * The importance of accountability, boundaries, and family healing * Matt's powerful message for anyone who feels beyond hope * Details about his upcoming book God Doesn't Relapse MEMORABLE TAKEAWAYS * Recovery is about becoming someone new—not simply getting sober. * Families heal when they stop enabling and start setting healthy boundaries. * Service creates purpose, confidence, and lasting change. * No matter how far you've fallen, your story isn't over. * Your greatest pain can become someone else's greatest hope. RESOURCES Matt Grace * Book: God Doesn't Relapse: Sex, Drugs, and the Life That Almost Killed Me * Website: www.mattgrace.com ---------------------------------------- IF YOU ENJOYED THIS EPISODE... Please subscribe to Shot at Love, leave a five-star review, and share this episode with someone who may need hope today. Your support helps us continue bringing conversations that inspire healing, personal growth, and meaningful relationships. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.