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Dateless in Delray
by Susan Shoer
Think you've heard it all about dating and relationships? Maybe not. Welcome to "Dateless in Delray," the podcast where we dive deep into love, lust, and everything under the sun. Each week, real men and women spill their unfiltered dating stories, from the spark of chemistry to splitting the bill awkwardness, the search for a nurse or a purse, ghosting in those cringe -worthy 3 a .m. texts. We'll explore attachment styles, navigating the dating apps, and the steamy side of sex and intimacy. And when things get rough, we'll bring in the experts to throw us a lifeline. I'm your host, Susan Heller Shoer. After 37 years of marriage, I washed up on the shores of single life here in Delray Beach. I've been a TV news journalist, marketer, video producer, and now, like half of South Florida, I'm a pickleball playing real estate agent. So whether you're dipping your toes into the dating pool, already making a splash, or just curious about how the other half stays afloat, join me each we
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Ep. 85 - You Thought It Went Well: What Your Date Really Said with Joy Wayne
Two people can share the same first date—and leave with completely different impressions. Susan sits down with Joy Wayne, founder of Palm Beach Introduction, to reveal what happens after the date, when each person privately tells the matchmaker what they really thought. Joy shares what men and...
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Ep. 84 - Are Relationships for Suckers? The Truth About Making Love Last with Belle Gayer
Is lasting love something we find—or a skill we learn? Susan sits down with Belle Gayer, author of "Are Relationships for Suckers?", to explore the lessons she has learned from more than 55 years of marriage and thousands of relationship questions. They discuss chemistry versus compatibility,...
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Ep. 83 - Microwave Love: Why We Rush Romance and Starve Connection—with Rose Lambert
Would you put a beautiful steak in the microwave? Then why do we do it to love? In this episode of Dateless in Delray, Susan Shoer welcomes back elite Palm Beach matchmaker, entrepreneur, and mystic Rose Lambert, founder of Rose Match Inc., a nonprofit addressing loneliness through education and...
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Ep. 82 - Is My Ex Really a Narcissist? Dating, Personality Disorders & Mental Health with Frederic Bien
“He’s a narcissist.” “She’s borderline.” “My ex is toxic.” Mental health terminology has become part of modern dating—but are we actually recognizing disorders, or simply labeling people who hurt or disappoint us? Susan Shoer talks with Frederic Bien, President of the Personality Disorders...
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Ep. 81 - Chemistry Test: Is It Love, Lust, or Your Nervous System with Pavini Moray, PhD
That irresistible spark may feel like love—but sometimes it’s your nervous system recognizing something familiar. Susan Shoer talks with Pavini Moray, PhD, somatic coach and Relational Life Therapy practitioner, about the body’s role in attraction, desire, attachment and relationship patterns.…
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Ep. 80 - One Marriage. Two Relationship Philosophies: The MonoPoly Couple Explains
Can a marriage thrive when one partner is monogamous and the other is polyamorous? In this episode of Dateless in Delray, Susan Shoer sits down with Courtney and Nate, The MonoPoly Couple, to discuss the unconventional relationship that's captured attention online. Married for 17 years, they…
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Ep. 79 - Boy School, Girl School: Learning to Understand Each Other with Naomi Jordan and Martin Pemberton
Why do two people who genuinely care about each other so often end up feeling misunderstood? In this episode of Dateless in Delray, Susan Shoer sits down with relationship and intimacy specialists Naomi Jordan and Martin Pemberton, co-creators of The Space Between® Approach, to explore the...
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Ep. 78 - Over It: Why Dating Apps Are Dying and What Comes Next with Scot MacKay
Are dating apps on life support? After years of endless swiping, ghosting, and burnout, more singles are asking a different question: Is there a better way to meet people? In this episode of Dateless in Delray, relationship coach and dating strategist Scot MacKay joins Susan Shoer to explore why…
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Ep. 77 - Love After Loss: Can the People We Lose Help Us Find Love Again with Susan Anderson
Love doesn’t end when someone dies—and according to psychic medium, life coach, and author Susan Anderson, neither do the connections that matter most. In this fascinating episode of Dateless in Delray, Susan explores the idea that the loved ones we've lost may continue to guide, support, and…
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Ep. 76 - You Never Listen to Me: The Relationship Warning Men Ignore with Hoady Spencer
Many relationships struggle, not because of what we say, but because of what we fail to hear. In this episode of Dateless in Delray, Susan Shoer welcomes author, speaker, and relationship coach Hoady Spencer to discuss his book,"Listen Baby: A Man's Guide to Better Relationships." Hoady explains...
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Ep. 75 - Delicious DNA: Why Some Men Get All the Dates with Suki Nefertiti
Most men aren't struggling because they're "bad at dating"—they're making mistakes they don't even realize they're making. In this eye-opening episode of Dateless in Delray, Susan sits down with human sexuality expert Suki Nefertiti to unpack the most common dating mistakes men make—and how a few...
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Ep. 74 - The Formula of Desire: Why the Spark Fades—and How to Find It Again with Anna Elton
What really creates chemistry? Is the "spark" something you're lucky enough to find—or can it actually be cultivated? In this episode of Dateless in Delray, Susan Shoer sits down with Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Clinical Sexologist Anna Elton to unpack the psychology of attraction,...
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Ep. 73 - Rediscovering Mars and Venus: Navigating Love and Hormones with John Gray
Thirty-four years after Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus changed the conversation about relationships, bestselling author John Gray returns with surprising new insights into the hidden role hormones play in modern love. In this eye-opening episode, John reveals how estrogen and…
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Ep. 72 - Plenty of Stories: Reinvention, Fearless Love & Building Your Next Chapter with Robin Fisher Roffer
Reinvention isn’t just for brands—it’s for people, too. This week on Dateless in Delray, Susan sits down with Robin Fisher Roffer, one of the pioneers of personal branding and the founder of Big Fish Marketing, whose clients have included CNN, MTV, Discovery, and some of the biggest media brands…
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Ep. 71 - Love Starts Within: How Healing Yourself Changes Who You Attract
What if the secret to finding the right relationship starts with you — not with the right app, the right profile, or the right opener? This week, host Susan Shore sits down with two remarkable women from very different corners of the wellness world: Marla Past, full-spectrum health coach, author,...
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Ep. 70 - Man Up: Why Nice Guys Finish Last with Elliott Katz
A lot of men believe they're doing everything right in dating—being accommodating, avoiding conflict, and letting women take the lead. But according to relationship author Elliott Katz, some of those well-intentioned behaviors may actually be pushing women away. In this episode of Dateless in...
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Ep. 69 - The Body Knows Best: Sara Perry on Desire, Intimacy, and Somatic Sexual Therapy
What if the real barrier to intimacy isn’t finding the right person—but learning how to be honest with the one you’re with? In this episode of Dateless in Delray, Susan Shoer sits down with Sara Perry for a candid, thoughtful conversation about the parts of relationships most people avoid. Sara…
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Ep. 68 - Love at First Click: Dirty Little Dating Secrets with Lopaze Lasane
From ghosting and mixed signals to turning matches into real relationships, author and podcast host Lopaze Lasane joins Dateless in Delray to reveal the dirty little secrets behind modern online dating. In this candid and entertaining episode, we dive into dating app frustration, attraction...
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Ep. 67 - Give Me Some Sugar: A Different Kind of Matchmaking with Patrick Fletcher
Sugar dating. Luxury lifestyles. Clear expectations. Transactional romance… or just radical honesty about modern relationships? In this episode of Dateless in Delray, Susan sits down with Patrick Fletcher of Sugar Matchmaking — a premium, highly screened matchmaking service for affluent men and...
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Ep. 66 - Sweet on You: Secrets of a Sugar Daddy with Marcus—The Truth Behind the Arrangement
What really happens behind the velvet curtain of a “sugar” relationship—and why are more people quietly stepping into this world than ever before? In this provocative and eye-opening episode of Dateless in Delray, I sit down with Marcus, the voice behind the Secrets of a Sugar Daddy podcast, to...
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Ep. 65 - Laugh, Love & Level Up: Emotional Intelligence and Dating with Alla Esther Levy
What does emotional intelligence have to do with dating? Quite a lot. In this episode of Dateless in Delray, Susan Shoer talks with Alla Esther Levy—Certified Emotional Intelligence Strategist, Minister of Spiritual Healing, and founder of the EIEQ Institute—about how self-awareness, empathy, and...
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Ep. 64 - Rewriting Your Story: Dianne Harris on Reinvention, Resilience & Real Love
What happens when the love story you believed in turns out to be something else entirely? In this episode of Dateless in Delray, Susan sits down with Dianne Harris—coach, survivor, and author of Love Bomb: He Sold Her a Dream and Delivered a Nightmare—to unpack the emotional rollercoaster of...
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Ep. 63 - Crown Jewels: The Real Gems of Long Marriage, Ambition & Modern Love with Elyse Ryan
What makes love last? Susan Shoer sits down with Elyse Ryan — founder of Elyse Ryan Jewelry and host of Stacked — to talk about long marriage, ambition, intimacy, and evolving partnership. They explore emotional safety, attraction over time, and why commitment can deepen rather than limit…
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Ep. 62 - From Bachelor Producer to Love Producer: Julie LaPlaca on Reality TV, Real Life, and Rewriting the Script
What happens when the person producing fairy-tale romances for television has to rewrite her own love story? In this episode of Dateless in Delray, Susan Shoer talks with Julie LaPlaca, longtime Bachelor TV show franchise producer and author of the upcoming memoir The Love Producer. After more…
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Ep. 61 - Pleasure Principles: Desire, The Lifestyle & The Courage to Want More with Eve Hall
Sex therapist and Please Me podcast host Eve Hall joins Susan Shoer for a candid conversation about desire, mismatched libidos, midlife sexuality, and consensual non-monogamy. They unpack myths about compatibility, why communication is the foundation of intimacy, and what people misunderstand…
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Ep. 60 - Fast, Flirty & Face-to-Face: Speed Dating, Modern Love & What Really Works with Daniel Gudema
Is speed dating the antidote to swipe fatigue? Susan Shoer talks with longtime speed dating host Daniel Gudema about the history, evolution, and surprising effectiveness of live dating events. They explore why face-to-face chemistry still matters, common mistakes singles make, and whether meeting...
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Ep. 59 - Skip the Swipes: Dating by Doing with Plus 1 Founder Jeff Wulkan
Are dating apps making connection harder instead of easier? In this episode of Dateless in Delray, Susan Shoer talks with Jeff Wulkan, founder of Plus 1, a platform designed to help people meet through shared experiences rather than endless swiping. Instead of matching profiles, Plus 1 encourages...
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Ep. 58 - From Team Esteem to Team Love: Dating, Parenting & Emotional Intelligence with Jamie Levine
What do parenting skills and dating skills have in common? More than you think. Susan Shoer sits down with Jamie Levine — founder of Team Esteem and host of the Mom Esteem podcast — to explore how emotional intelligence shapes both parenting and partnership. From dating burnout to blended family...
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Ep. 57 - Where Are They Now? One Year Later with Stephanie Xintas & Bill Kavanov
What happens after the podcast microphones turn off and real dating life continues? In this Dateless in Delray follow-up episode, Susan Shoer reunites with Stephanie Xintas and Bill Kavanov, two South Florida singles who were among the show’s very first guests, to find out what’s changed—and what...
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Ep. 56 - Cosmic Connections: Astrology, Relationships & Life Paths with Susan Reynolds
In this episode of Dateless in Delray, I sit down with seasoned astrologer Susan Reynolds, who brings over 40 years of experience to the table. We explore how the stars influence our dating patterns, relationship timing, and personal growth. Susan demystifies astrology’s role in understanding...
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Ep. 55 - Palm Beach Unfiltered: Old Money, New Rules & Modern Matchmaking
In Palm Beach Unfiltered: Old Money, New Rules & Modern Matchmaking, we dive even deeper with Palm Beach matchmaker Rose Lambert. Building on our previous conversation, this episode reveals the hidden dynamics of love in one of America’s most exclusive enclaves. Rose shares candid insights on the...
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Ep. 54 - From Heartbreak to Hope: Dating, Generations & Emotional Intelligence with Dr. Corey Seemiller
What happens when a relationship expert experiences the kind of heartbreak she never saw coming? In this deeply honest episode of Dateless in Delray, Susan Shoer sits down with Dr. Corey Seemiller—award-winning leadership professor, global generational expert, and TEDx speaker—to talk about love,...
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EP. 53 - Connection with Intention: From Networking to AI with George Dubec & Joann Coffey
What if better dating isn’t about swiping more—but connecting smarter? In this episode of Dateless in Delray, Susan Shoer explores modern love at the intersection of human connection and technology with George Dubec and Joann Coffey. George, a master networker with over 40 years in the singles...
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Ep. 52 - Two Singles, Two Playbooks: Desire, Faith & Dating in South Florida
What happens when two singles are dating from very different playbooks—but hoping for something real? In this episode of Dateless in Delray, Susan Shoer sits down with Carrie Brudner and Ryan Edwards for two candid, contrasting conversations about love, attraction, and intention in midlife.…
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Ep. 51 - Fewer Dates That Suck: Dating, Mindset & Laughing Through the Chaos with Deborah Mallow
Dating can be exhausting—the apps, the expectations, the overthinking, and the moments that make you wonder why you even left the house. In this episode of Dateless in Delray, Susan Shoer sits down with happiness and mindset expert Deborah Mallow, author of 6 Steps to Fewer Days That Suck, to…
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Ep. 50 - Old School Matchmaking Meets Modern Love: Rose Lambert on Dating and the Future of Connection
Dating has always reflected the times we live in—from blind dates and advice columns to apps, algorithms, and artificial intelligence. In this episode of Dateless in Delray, Susan Shoer sits down with renowned Palm Beach matchmaker Rose Lambert to explore how matchmaking has evolved, what...
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Ep. 49 - When Trust Breaks: Healing Betrayal Trauma & Redefining Relationship Worth with Mr. Jay
Betrayal doesn’t just break trust in a relationship—it can shake your sense of safety, identity, and self-worth. In this powerful episode of Dateless in Delray, Susan Shoer sits down with Mr. Jay, relationship coach and betrayal trauma practitioner, to explore why betrayal cuts so deeply and what...
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Ep. 48 - Speak Your Heart: Communication, Connection & Conscious Dating with Laurie Schloff
What if the secret to better dating—and deeper relationships—has nothing to do with chemistry, and everything to do with communication? In this episode of Dateless in Delray, host Susan Shoer talks with Laurie Schloff, Founder of Partners in Communication, Inc., and author of Smart Speaking and…
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Ep. 47 - Becoming the Woman Who Receives Love: Faith, Healing & Divine Alignment with Kim S. Anderson
In this inspiring episode of Dateless in Delray, Susan Shoer sits down with powerhouse mentor, bestselling author, and faith-driven entrepreneur Kim S. Anderson. From her early career in NBA communications to leading Savvy Media, homeschooling four children, and empowering women around the world,...
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Ep. 46 - Love on the Brain: Chemistry, Consciousness & Modern Dating with Dr. Janné Lomasky
In this special crossover episode, Dateless in Delray teams up with Your Mental Highness as Susan Shoer sits down with psychologist Dr. Janné Lomasky to explore what really happens in the brain and body when we fall for someone. From the intoxicating rush of dopamine and “chemistry” to the...
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Ep. 45 - Facing the Taboo: Porn, Betrayal Trauma & Real Connection with Joshua Shea
In this eye-opening episode, Susan Shoer sits down with Joshua Shea, pornography addiction and betrayal trauma coach, to explore how hidden compulsive behavior can quietly unravel trust and intimacy in relationships. Joshua shares his own journey through addiction and recovery, the neuroscience...
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Ep. 44 - Reclaiming Masculinity, Vitality & Connection with Dr. Orest Komarnyckyj”
This week on Dateless in Delray, Susan Shoer welcomes Dr. Orest Komarnyckyj, host of Old Guy Talks To Me and founder of Hold the Door Coaching (drorestk.com), for a bold and refreshingly honest conversation about men, aging, and intimacy.After a 33-year career as a periodontal surgeon, Orest...
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Encore Episode: Curiosity, Courage & Connection: Louise Walker on Redefining the Dating Mindset
This week on Dateless in Delray, we’re revisiting one of our most inspiring and listener-favorite conversations — Curiosity, Courage & Connection with Louise Walker, Human Potential Coach and founder of Circle of Courage. Louise joined Susan from Australia to talk about the deeper side of dating:...
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Ep. 43 - Healing Hearts, Opening Bodies: Love, Somatic Healing & Ayahuasca with Olivia Sage
What if the secret to finding love isn’t about looking out there—but coming home to yourself? In this transformative episode of Dateless in Delray, Susan sits down with Olivia Sage, a somatic therapist, healer, and host of Becoming Your Own Soulmate, for a deep dive into how the body, trauma, and...
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Ep. 42 - From First Dates to Great Debates: Brian Howie on Love, Dating & What’s Next
In this special full-circle episode of Dateless in Delray, Susan sits down with Brian Howie—host of The Great Love Debate podcast, owner of PodPopuli, and her very first guest 42 episodes ago. Together, they riff on the realities of modern dating: from the highs and lows of dating apps to the...
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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…
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Ep. 40 - Swipe Less, Spark More: Video Dating That Connectswith Zach Schleien
Endless swiping leaving you burned out? Video dating might be the spark you’ve been missing. In this episode of Dateless in Delray, Zach Schleien shares how Spark is changing the dating game—bringing back authenticity, laughter, and face-to-face chemistry without the awkward small talk. We’ll…
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Ep. 39 - Passport to Possibilities: Singles Travel Adventures with Shelby Frenette & Jeff Shoer
What happens when you mix wanderlust with the world of dating? You get adventure, laughter, and stories you definitely won’t find on a resort brochure. In this episode of Dateless in Delray, host Susan Heller Shoer is joined by solo travel expert Shelby Frenette, founder of TravelFun.Biz, and...
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Ep. 38 - From First Dates to Soulmates: Matchmaking with Fass Pass to Love
Is love really a three-course meal? Matchmakers Jessica Fass and Brian Bachow of Fass Pass to Love join Susan to share how patience, coaching, and confidence can transform dating from swipe culture into lasting partnerships. They reveal why investing in yourself first is key, what it means to be...
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Ep. 37 - Mindfulness Matters: Intimacy & Intention with Wendi Dumbroff
What if the key to deeper intimacy isn’t a new partner, a bigger spark, or even better communication—but mindfulness? In this episode of Dateless in Delray, host Susan Heller Shoer sits down with therapist and mindfulness teacher Wendi Dumbroff, MA, LPC to explore how presence, awareness, and...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Think you've heard it all about dating and relationships? Maybe not. Welcome to "Dateless in Delray," the podcast where we dive deep into love, lust, and everything under the sun. Each week, real men and women spill their unfiltered dating stories, from the spark of chemistry to splitting the bill awkwardness, the search for a nurse or a purse, ghosting in those cringe -worthy 3 a .m. texts. We'll explore attachment styles, navigating the dating apps, and the steamy side of sex and intimacy. And when things get rough, we'll bring in the experts to throw us a lifeline. I'm your host, Susan Heller Shoer. After 37 years of marriage, I washed up on the shores of single life here in Delray Beach. I've been a TV news journalist, marketer, video producer, and now, like half of South Florida, I'm a pickleball playing real estate agent. So whether you're dipping your toes into the dating pool, already making a splash, or just curious about how the other half stays afloat, join me each we
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