Ep. 41 - Love, Lies & Libidos: Author Stephanie Todd on Desire, Betrayal, and Reclaiming the Self

In this  episode of Dateless in Delray, host Susan Shoer sits down with debut author Stephanie Todd, whose novel Love. Lies. and Libidos blurs the line between fiction and lived experience. Todd takes us deep into the raw terrain of passion, betrayal, forgiveness, and the messy journey of reclaiming the self after heartbreak.Together, they explore the creation of her novel, the courage it took to reveal intimate details of her own life, and how her children reacted to seeing parts of their family story on the page. Stephanie opens up about why she calls her past “the wreckage,” how deficiencies like a hunger for affection can blind us, and the haunting question of whether true passion can ever be felt again after betrayal.Listeners will hear her insights on intuition versus anxiety, why we stay in relationships long after we know we should leave, and what advice she offers for those navigating the complexities of dating and love today.If you’ve ever wrestled with trust, yearned for a love that consumed you, or wondered how to rebuild after everything has fallen apart, this conversation will remind you that you are not alone.