Why Dating Apps Keep You Single and How to Date Smarter with Jo Mason of Cherry Dating App | E26

In this episode of P.S I Love Me, Lynda sits down with Jo Mason, founder of the Cherry Dating App, to unpack what is really going on behind modern dating apps and why so many high-achieving women feel drained, guarded, and disappointed by the online dating experience.Jo shares how years of personal frustration, fake profiles, and mismatched intentions led her to build Cherry differently, with mandatory ID verification, intentional onboarding, and compatibility scoring based on what actually matters: values, interests, and love languages.They also dig into the hidden mechanics of dating app algorithms, why some platforms rank users by “desirability”, and how that can quietly trap people in low-visibility loops. Plus, Lynda and Jo cover practical dating strategy: profile photos that attract the right person, how to handle ghosting without spiralling, and why self-worth and clarity are the real foundation for finding a healthy relationship.To learn more about Lynda and her transformative coaching check out: https://www.lyndawilliamscoaching.com/homeConnect with Lynda on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lyndawilliamscoach/Follow Lynda on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lyndajw/Join her Evolved Woman Program: https://www.lyndawilliamscoaching.com/evolved-woman-programWhy not also check out Cherry Dating:Apple: https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/cherry-real-connections/id1673810759Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=uk.co.codeleap.cherry&hl=en_GBWebsite: https://cherrydating.co.uk/🌟 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and comment! Share this episode with someone who’s sick of the dating app circus but still wants real love.The content of this podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended as professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional regarding any health concerns or before making changes to your wellness routine.You Will Hear:• Why Jo created Cherry after years of frustration with dating apps• Mandatory ID verification and why it changes how safe you feel online• Dating intentions upfront: meaningful vs casual and why it matters• Love languages, values, interests and compatibility scoring• How mainstream dating app algorithms rank users by “desirability”• The “low ranking loop” and why deleting and restarting can reset results• Photo choices that attract the wrong type of person (and how to fix it)• Why heavy filtering backfires in real life• How to manage expectations so dating apps do not destroy your confidence• Why self-worth and clarity beat any app hack