Episode #425: Sandra Beck on Dating as a Single Mom—Are You Too Picky or Finally Getting It Right? with Dr. Duana Welch

Sandra Beck of Motherhood Talk Radio speaks with relationship expert Duana Welch about one of the most loaded questions single moms face—are you being too picky, or are you finally choosing wisely? This episode cuts through the noise around dating advice and gets honest about what changes when you’re a parent. You’re not just choosing a partner for yourself—you’re making a decision that affects your children, your home, and your future stability. That raises the stakes, and it should. Dr. Welch breaks down how to identify real compatibility, avoid repeating past relationship patterns, and recognize the difference between healthy standards and unrealistic expectations. The conversation also addresses the pressure many women feel to “settle” versus the long-term cost of choosing the wrong partner. If you’ve been second-guessing your instincts or wondering whether your standards are the problem, this episode reframes the question: maybe being selective isn’t the issue—maybe it’s the solution.This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Visit BetterHelp.com/motherhoodtalk to get 10% off your first month. Motherhood Talk Radio is also available on Audible, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, iHeartRadio, Stitcher, Player FM, and Podcast Addict.