Dating While Gray™
Laura Stassi
When writer Laura Stassi’s marriage ended after nearly 30 years, she asked friends and relationship experts for advice on navigating the dating scene. On Dating While Gray, Laura shares what she’s learned: love doesn’t get easier as you get older.
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Sex Education
Dating While Gray™
04/15/21 • 23 min
Sex. As we get older, it seems like there’s a lot more to think about, and talk about, before actually...doin’ it. And it can be nerve-wracking, especially if we haven’t had a new partner – or any partner – in a very long time. For advice on sexual intimacy and aging, we turn to two experts. | Share your gray dating stories and questions with Laura at [email protected].
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Love In The Stars
Dating While Gray™
04/08/21 • 33 min
Laura’s a Scorpio, and she reads her horoscope every morning for fun. But is there more to astrology than sun signs, and can it help us make romantic connections? | Support this show with a donation to wunc.org/give. Share your gray dating stories and questions with Laura at [email protected].
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The Kids Are Alright
Dating While Gray™
03/11/21 • 36 min
Parenting and dating are two words we may not be comfortable hearing in the same sentence, even if “little ones” are all grown up. Laura explores how gray daters are juggling personal needs and desires with parental obligations.
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Defining Home Sweet Home
Dating While Gray™
02/18/21 • 30 min
Since her divorce, Laura's happily lived alone with Jade, her Australian Shepherd mix. But she wonders what it might have been like to go through the pandemic sharing space with a housemate.
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Pandemic Love: Slow, Fast, and Furious
Dating While Gray™
02/11/21 • 40 min
Laura is admittedly freaked out by dating apps. But she's also curious how other gray daters are connecting during the COVID pandemic. Does being high risk for the virus have to put a limit on love?
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Sage Advice
Dating While Gray™
05/14/20 • 36 min
Laura talks with writer Sophy Burnham, who offers romance insights based on her decades of personal experience. Then Laura gets relationship advice from Leora Hoffman, an attorney-turned- matchmaker who built her business while finding a partner for herself. Listeners phone in with their own advice about love before Laura speaks with marriage and family therapist Katherine Woodward Thomas. Her books "Calling In The One" and "Conscious Uncoupling" help people make romantic connections, or lovingly end them.
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Brand New Day
Dating While Gray™
04/16/20 • 36 min
Laura talks with Maxine, who lived most of her life as a self-described "alpha male" until the day things just clicked. Then Laura sits down with The Naked Truth author Leslie Morgan Steiner. Leslie describes how she reclaimed her sexuality after her gray divorce, and teaches Laura how to open her eyes to the possibilities of making romantic connections. Laura also learns about making connections despite physical distancing from listeners like Robert, who gave virtual speed dating a go.
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Custom-Built Commitment
Dating While Gray™
04/02/20 • 36 min
Laura talks with legendary women's college basketball coach Elaine Elliott, whose commitment to her partner endured long after the romance was over. Then, Norm and Jeanne share the story of how they built a solid partnership without mentioning the "C" word. Finally, Laura sits down with public radio icon Diane Rehm, who put her own modern spin on a traditional choice.
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The Pursuit of Love
Dating While Gray™
03/12/20 • 34 min
Laura talks with Evamarie about the discovery that leads her to try online dating; Mark, whose search for love after devastating loss feels more urgent and also, elusive; and Girard, who gains romantic clarity after a health crisis.
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FAQ
How many episodes does Dating While Gray™ have?
Dating While Gray™ currently has 125 episodes available.
What topics does Dating While Gray™ cover?
The podcast is about Society & Culture, Podcasts and Relationships.
What is the most popular episode on Dating While Gray™?
The episode title 'Love In The Stars' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Dating While Gray™?
The average episode length on Dating While Gray™ is 28 minutes.
How often are episodes of Dating While Gray™ released?
Episodes of Dating While Gray™ are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of Dating While Gray™?
The first episode of Dating While Gray™ was released on Feb 13, 2020.
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