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EPISODE · Dec 9, 2025 · 1H

#25. Love in the Age of Apps-Self-love, Real Love & Everything in Between

from The Purple Passion Project-Intimacy & Sex Podcast for Midlife & Beyond · host Dr. Stacy Friedman

Online dating doesn’t have to feel like a soul-sucking swipe marathon — ifyou know how to play it smart and stay connected to yourself. In this episode, Dr. Stacy chats with Jonathan Aslay, one of America’s top midlife dating and self-love coaches, about how to navigate modern love without losing your mind (or your mojo).From dating after divorce to decoding masculine/feminine energy and buildingreal self-worth, Jonathan gets raw and real about what truly keeps attractionalive — both online and off. Expect humor, heart, and a few truths that’ll make you rethink how you show up for love.💜Topics include:·       How to find real connection in the age of swipes and DMs·       Online dating mistakes that kill chemistry fast·       Why self-love is the ultimate aphrodisiac·       Masculine vs. feminine energy: myths, labels, and what really creates heat·       Dating after divorce: rebuilding confidence and identity·       How laughter, honesty, and a little self-awareness can transform your love lifeJonathan Aslay is one of America’s leading midlife self-love and datingcoaches. After facing an identity crisis following divorce — and thedevastating loss of his 19-year-old son, Connor — Jonathan turned his journeyinto a mission to teach others how to love themselves deeply and date withconfidence.He’s the author of What The Heck Is Self-Love Anyway?,a guide packed with spiritual and personal growth tools for singles ready toattract better love by starting within. Jonathan’s blend of wit, wisdom, andreal-world advice has made him a favorite among men and women navigating love in today’s digital world.👉Learn more: www.jonathonaslay.com📘Book: What The Heck Is Self-Love Anyway?📲Instagram: @jonathonaslayDr. Stacy Friedman is a Clinical Sexologist, certified sex & intimacycoach, and the unapologetically bold host of The Purple Passion Project.With over 26 years in the medical field and 20+ years in sexuality, she helpspeople break down taboos, communicate clearly, and build hotter, healthierintimacy—without shame.She specializes in mismatched sex drives, alternative lifestyles, women whoexperience painful sex, and the LGBTQ+ community. Known for blending expertise with humor and heart, Dr. Stacy makes conversations about sex feel safe, real, and seriously empowering.✨Stay connected with her beyond the show! ✨Grab your FREE download of 10 Things They Really Want in Bed (ButWon’t Say Out Loud), explore her sexy toy shop (use code PURPLE for20% off), and book your complimentary 15-minute intimacy coaching consult at drstacyfriedman.com.Follow @drstacyfriedman on social media for more tips, resources, andbehind-the-scenes magic.If you’re looking for a healthy supplement that can increase blood flow,check out FLOW, a nitric oxide supplement. 💜Get your FREE bottle here: FLOW — Free Offer

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