Tracey Cox: From Chemistry to Compatibility & how connection has evolved

Tracey Cox joins In Her Shoes to explore the shift from chemistry to compatibility and what it reveals about the way we connect today.As decades of dating, relationships, and human behaviour collide with a world of apps, algorithms, and always-on communication, Tracey breaks down how “chemistry” has been over-romanticised and why true compatibility now sits at the centre of meaningful connection.But this isn’t just about romantic relationships. We dive into the broader erosion of human connection how surface-level interactions, digital shortcuts, and performance-driven environments have reshaped the way we relate to each other, both personally and professionally.From dating to the workplace, what happens when connection becomes transactional? And what does it take to rebuild something deeper, more intentional, and actually sustainable?This episode challenges how we think about attraction, relationships, and the role human connection plays in every part of our lives including how we work, lead, and show up.This season of In Her Shoes is brought to you in partnership with ⁠⁠⁠RISER⁠⁠⁠. When we spoke to women about how they’d moved through the highs and lows of their careers, one thing came up again and again: network – visibility, connection and real relationships. RISER is the space built to help you do exactly that, at scale. Upload your 60-second video CV and let its responsible AI use context (not clichés) to understand who you are and connect you directly with hiring managers, so you can unlock the opportunities and financial gains you actually deserve.