Ready to explore the essential essence of human connection and the pursuit of true love? Join show host Pat Barbarito and featured guest Beatty Cohan, nationally recognized psychotherapist and sex therapist, for an enlightening conversation on why romantic relationships are so challenging.

As Pat points out: Connection of the heart goes way beyond being physically present. And Beatty reveals – through her exclusive 10-step formula to create and maintain a successful partnership – exactly what it takes to find or create that genuine connection.

Key Topics:

• The fundamental need for connection
• Understanding your own needs…and baggage
• Importance of communication and problem-solving
• How societal norms and media influence our perceptions of relationships
• Empowering yourself through relationship education

Whether you're single, dating, or in a long-term relationship, Pat and Beatty’s heartfelt conversation guarantees you'll leave with valuable tools to better your love life.

BONUS: Ready to apply science to your pursuit of love? Be sure to explore Beatty’s ten-step formula outlined in her book "For Better or Worse Forever: Discover the Path to Lasting Love." Based on data provided by over 450 clients before the book was written - 93% of whom returned to say they had avoided the relationship disasters of the past and successfully assessed their partners.

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Dating can often feel like a game – one where too many of us have played the fool. But what if you could spot the red flags before wasting time on the wrong person?

In this episode, host Pat Barbarito welcomes show favorite Dr. Duana Welch, relationship expert and author of Love Factually, to discuss the red and green flags of dating.

From spotting deal breakers early to understanding the difference between real and pseudo intimacy, this episode outlines a roadmap to dating with clarity and confidence. If you’ve ever ignored warning signs or hesitated to ask the hard questions, this conversation is for you!

Key takeaways include:

• Why dating can feel overwhelming but is still worth engaging in
• The biggest mistakes people make when choosing a partner
• The importance of defining your own personal deal breakers early
• Why pseudo-intimacy can lead you astray
• The one sentence you need to end a relationship with clarity

If you’re ready to stop wasting time on the wrong matches and start dating with intention, tune in to Dating Red Flags & Green Lights: A Smarter Path to Love with Dr. Duana Welch now.

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It’s the third anniversary of Heartbreak & Hope! How fitting, then, that host Pat Barbarito takes our annual moment of reflection to discuss the complexities of what has been coined the third act of life.

In her typically candid fashion, Pat shares the lessons she’s learned about many gifts of aging, the challenge of professional evolution, the benefit of simple joys, the value of multi-generational relationships, and the specter of loneliness as we age.

Key takeaways include:

• Aging is a time for continued growth and self-awareness, not just a decline.
• Professional reinvention and mentorship become more meaningful with age, and don’t avoid being both mentor and mentee.
• Asking for and receiving understanding from loved ones can quickly improve the quality of later years.
• Finding joy in simple, everyday moments can be deeply fulfilling.
• Elders offer invaluable lessons, and it’s essential to listen to their stories. (But don’t discount the young!)
• Loneliness is a common challenge, and building connections is crucial.

Whether you're already in your third act or seeking inspiration as it nears, Embracing The Third Act; Heartbreak & Hope Turns 3’s heartfelt reflection on aging, reinvention, and the continued importance of human connection will leave you feeling empowered to embrace life's changes with hope, humor, and humility.

BONUS: Pat references From Strength to Strength: Finding Success, Happiness, and Deep Purpose in the Second Half of Life by Arthur C. Brooks and Jane Fonda’s acclaimed Ted Talk about the longevity revolution and Life’s Third Act in the opening moments of this episode. Be sure to check those out at your leisure!

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