How We Got Here (Part 1): Love, Loss & Dating | The Elusive Dck Podcast (Ep. 12)

In this week’s conversation, Marjorie and Barbara shift gears and begin sharing their origin stories, starting with Barbara. From growing up in rural New Jersey and navigating early messages around sex, relationships, and religion, to wanting to leave college without the label of “virgin,” Barbara reflects on meeting her husband right after graduating college and the relationship that would shape her early adult life.   The conversation moves through love, marriage, and the devastating reality of loss, as Barbara shares her experience with grief, becoming a single parent, and what it means to rebuild your life after losing a partner. With honesty and depth, the episode explores how those early experiences influence the way we approach dating and relationships later in life. You don’t just start dating again—you become a completely different woman. We talk about the relationship with ourselves and where happiness really comes from.   It’s a candid look at dating after loss, rediscovering yourself, and stepping back into the dating world with a new sense of confidence, clarity, and personal power.   The Elusive Dick offers a different perspective on dating and relationships, blending comedy with cultural commentary for women navigating love, desire, and independence later in life. Whether you’re single, dating again after divorce or loss, or just here for the stories, this podcast proves it’s never too late to start over.   Please reach out with Dating Questions and Inquiries at: [email protected] Follow us on Spotify, Apple Music, and everywhere you get your podcasts!       Podcast Episode Disclaimer: The stories shared on this podcast are based on personal experiences. Certain details, names, identifying characteristics, timelines, and circumstances may be changed or condensed for privacy and storytelling purposes. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, is purely coincidental. This podcast reflects personal opinions and lived experiences. The content of this podcast is intended for entertainment and commentary purposes only. Stories may include composites of real experiences and may be modified to protect the privacy of individuals. No statements are intended as factual claims about any specific person.