Last First Date Radio

Jeffrey Zeth is a social worker, parent, coach, mentor, and musician. With 25 years of experience helping people change, he's also just your average guy who figured things out, with the help of some wise teachers who challenged and inspired him. He's a published author in the area of men's issues and addiction, and he blogs at rhythmoflifecoach.WordPress.com. Join Jeffrey Zeth and dating coach, Sandy Weiner, as we discuss dating in midlife. Does age really matter?

Robin Strachan is a writer whose poetry, fiction, and nonfiction have been published in local, regional, and national publications for over thirty years. She grew up dreaming of life as an author. She began her writing career as a reporter doing features. Her popular personality feature stories for the newspaper, coupled with her love of Maeve Binchy novels, eventually led to her decision to write novels. She is the author of MANIFESTING DREAMS and DESIGNING HEARTS. A third novel is in the works. She is also a published poet and a professional artist.

Brad Harker is an author, speaker, influence expert, adjunct professor, and consultant. His creativity and passion for problem solving has fueled a robust entrepreneurial background that includes the creation of several companies and more than a quarter-billion dollars in sales.  Brad’s published book, The Laws of Influence - Mastering the Art of Sales, Leadership, and Change has become the platform of his consulting company, FoundersInc.com. Brad actively consults with professionals and organizations in the disciplines of sales, leadership, and influence.  Brad will be speaking about the power of influence in dating and relationships.

Are you tired of being in dysfunctional relationships? Then join me as I interview Thomas G. Fiffer, Executive Editor at The Good Men Project. He is a graduate of Yale University and holds an M.A. in creative writing from the University of Illinois at Chicago. He's a professional writer, speaker, and storyteller with a focus on diagnosing and healing dysfunctional relationships. His books, Why It Can't Work: Detaching from Dysfunctional Relationships to Make room for True Love and What Is Love? A Guide for the Perplexed to Matters of the Heart are available on Amazon. He lives in Connecticut and is working on his first novel.

Do you keep attracting the wrong men? Daniella Blechner is an author, teacher, and speaker who is passionate about empowering women through the sharing of stories. After a decade of dating disasters, she decided to claim her story and use it to empower others. Her book, Mr. Wrong, is about uniting, inspiring and empowering others. Join us to learn how to stop attracting the wrong guy and begin attracting the right ones!

Henry Gornbein is a specialist in all aspects of family law, author of the Spousal Chapter of Michigan Family Law, and host of the award winning cable tv show, Practical Law. He is a frequent blogger, including for the Huffington Post, and a guest on Divorce Source Radio with the Ask Henry Segment. He is a partner in Lippitt O’Keefe Gornbein in Birmingham, Michigan, and the author of “Divorce Demystified, Everything You Need To Know Before You File For Divorce”. Join us as we discuss second marriages and how to make blended families work

Kathryn Foster, Ph.D., is a psychologist in private practice in Ft Worth, Texas. With a masters degree in marriage and family counseling and a Ph.D. in psychology, she has practiced psychotherapy for 26 years. She has written two companions to The Naked Truth About Men (And Romance), one for couples (but written for men) What Women Want….Really! and another called When Your Relationship Changes. Her two novels are, Finding My Way and Sessions: Memoirs of a Psychotherapist. Join us as Dr. Foster reveals the naked thruth and men and romance!

Gerald Rogers is a bestselling author, transformational leader, speaker and coach. He is internationally known for his virtual sensation that has touched millions worldwide-- The Marriage Advice I Wish I Would’ve Had and his LIVE BIG breakthrough seminars. Gerald’s passion for love, life, and helping others has led him to be featured on The Today Show, NBC, ABC, the Huffington Post and 100’s of radio shows and blog posts across the world. Recently he was recognized and featured by Pope Francis in an article entitled A man gives you 20 tips to not get a divorce. Join us to learn what to do to create a happily ever after relationship.

Born in Zimbabwe and educated in South Africa, Yana Stajno enjoyed an artistic and eclectic start to life. Graduating in English and Drama at Cape Town University, Stajno was politically active, joining the anti-apartheid movement where she met her future husband in the middle of a riot. Leaving South Africa for a damp squat in Camden Town, she studied acupuncture and Chinese Medicine before becoming an artist and teacher. Stajno has written plays including Postcards from the Swamp and short stories Ten Plastic Roses (published in the Bristol Short Story Prize, 2010) and Flash in the Park (published by SelfMadeHero, 2012); this is her first novel. Yana can be found in her artist studio at the Chocolate Factory, Wood Green, where she happily splashes paint and hosts workshops for children of all ages with the Booster Cushion Company.  Join me as I interview Yana about her new book, Rules for Thursday Lovers, a story about midlife crisis and timesharing a lover!

Dr. Christie Hartman is an internationally recognized dating expert, behavioral scientist, and author of five dating advice books. A recovering academic and closeted nerd, Christie has refocused her overactive, analytical mind on unraveling the scientific and psychological mysteries behind dating and attraction. Catering to both men and women, she deconstructs all that is baffling about dating and makes it easily digestible to singles. Join us for an informative discussion on how introverts can have more dating success.

Arianna Jeret is a divorce mediator and certified divorce coach who focuses on shortening the traumatic process of divorce through a strategic approach towards prioritizing emotional and financial needs. She is particularly passionate about raising awareness of alternative paths to resolution in high-conflict relationships.  Arianna has been featured in interviews for FOX News Radio, Huff Post Divorce, CNBC.com, and Parents.com, and her articles for YourTango.com have been syndicated on top sites such as xoJane, Popsugar and Yahoo Style. Join us as we discuss how divorce can teach you to date smarter for better relationships.

Dating coach and expert Annie Gleason coaches single men and women to gain confidence, dating skills and an understanding of the opposite sex as they move from dating unhappiness into a long-term, happy, loving relationship. She is a certified relationship coach with an extensive background in motivational and mating psychology. She is an expert at handling dating dilemmas that face midlife singles. Join us for an exciting show that reveals how understanding the male mind will lead women to romantic success!

Experts in relationship and intimacy dynamics, Drs. Rob + Janelle Alex, Ph.D. are mentoring couples around the globe. As best selling authors, their newest releases are the Mission Date Night Adventure series. They also cohost the Mission Date Night podcast. Passionate about married dating, Secret Animal Powers, and Transcendent LovemakingTM Rob and Janelle are obliterating long-standing relationships myths. Join us to learn how to keep the spark and mystery alive in your relationship!

Henry Gornbein is a specialist in all aspects of family law, author of the Spousal Chapter of Michigan Family Law, and host of the award winning cable tv show, Practical Law. He is a frequent blogger, including for the Huffington Post, and a guest on Divorce Source Radio with the Ask Henry Segment. He is a partner in Lippitt O'Keefe Gornbein in Birmingham, Michigan, and the author of "Divorce Demystified, Everything You Need To Know Before You File For Divorce". Join us to learn what to do before you file for divorce.

Tina Tessina is a licensed psychotherapist in Southern California with 30 years’ experience in counseling individuals and couples. Known on the Web as Dr. Romance, Tina is also the author of 13 books in 16 languages, including "Money, Sex and Kids: Stop Fighting About the Three Things That Can Ruin Your Marriage", "Dr. Romance’s Guide to Dating In the Digital Age", and "The Real 13th Step: Discovering Confidence, Self-Reliance and Independence Beyond the 12-Step Programs". Join us for this important interview to learn how to become more indiependent and self-reliant in the recovery process.

Rhoberta Shaler, PhD, The Relationship Help Doctor, guides committed couples to find solutions to the challenges that life and family bring, helping them move closer, get stronger and share greater intimacy. Working with her, couples find healthy ways to balance independence and togetherness, experiencing once again the joy and mystery of true love. Join us to learn how to not fall into the trap of settling for the wrong partner because you're getting older.

Julieanne O'Connor is the author of the SPELLING IT OUT book series which includes Spelling It Out for Your Man, Insider Secrets to Sex, Love and Attraction, for Men and Women and Spelling It Out for Your Career, Insider Secrets to Living Your Dreams and Passions. Julieanne's 20+ year study of people has crossed all confines including geographic and economic boundaries, and themes continue to be recurring. With simple and fundamental changes that can be made, people can literally change their lives by using the art of relating. Mission: "To put RELATE back into RELATIONSHIPS!"

Peggy Wolman is the founder of Peggy Wolman Matchmaking. She has a Masters in Social Work, and was a Theatre Director and teacher for 20+ years. Peggy trained with world renowned dating coach and matchmaker, Rachel Greenwald. Her husband, Richard, a Harvard PhD in clinical psychology, has recently joined the team full time. She and Richard have been married for 40+ years with 4 married children. Peggy feels privileged to help singles of all ages find love. Join us as we discuss the benefits of working with a matchmaker who also offers dating coaching to her clients.

Luis Congdon is a Relationship Coach who has worked with hundreds of couples, taught the work of Drs. John and Julie Gottman, interviewed the top relationship experts through his podcast, LastingLoveConnection, and he teaches couples around the world how to break limiting patterns to have lasting love. Learn how to communicate better for healthier relationships in this important interview!

Dr. Margot E. Brown, a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist, has counseled and helped thousands of people improve their relationships and save their marriages over the past two decades. She has written for The Family Psychologist and The American Journal of Family Therapy. For the past year and a half she has worked as the director of psychological health for Magellan Health Inc. as a civilian contractor for the United States Army Reserve. She is also a member of American Association of Marriage and Family Therapists and Employee Assistance Professional Association. Join us as we discuss how to fix the problems in your relationship and when it's time to move on.