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One-Derful Life with Mary Dittman

If you're a single woman struggling to find happiness because you DON'T want to be single, this podcast is for you! Learn to create a life where you're happy even if you're single and you wish you weren't.

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    Why Commitment Still Matters (And Why You Shouldn't Feel Guilty for Wanting It)

    Do you ever feel embarrassed for wanting commitment? In today's dating culture, many women worry they'll seem needy, demanding, or old-fashioned if they admit they want marriage or a long-term committed relationship. But commitment still matters. In this episode, we're talking about why "almost committed" relationships often create confusion, insecurity, and heartbreak—and why wanting clarity and intentionality does not make you unreasonable. If commitment is important to you, you're allowed to say so. In this episode, we discuss: • Why commitment still matters in modern dating • The emotional cost of ambiguous relationships • The difference between commitment and control • Why women settle for "almost commitment" • What healthy commitment actually looks like • Why wanting marriage doesn't make you needy You don't need to apologize for wanting clarity. You don't need to settle for confusion. And you certainly don't need to convince someone to choose you. 💛 Free Resources 👉 ABC's of Healing https://marydittman.mykajabi.com/abcsofhealing 👉 Overcoming Loneliness https://marydittman.mykajabi.com/free%20loneliness%20training%20optin 📖 Read the full blog:https://marydittman.mykajabi.com/blog/why-commitment-still-matters   One-Derful Life is a podcast for single Christian women who want to create peaceful, meaningful lives while they wait for—or pursue—the love they desire.

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    Why Your Boundaries Aren’t Working (And How to Stop Abandoning Yourself)

    Do you struggle with boundaries? Or do you actually struggle with enforcing them once someone pushes back? In this episode, we talk about why setting boundaries is often the easy part — and why follow-through is where most people struggle. We discuss: • Why people repeatedly cross boundaries • The difference between boundaries and control • How fear of conflict weakens follow-through • Why abandoning your own limits creates resentment • How healthy boundaries strengthen confidence and self-respect Healthy boundaries are not about punishment. They’re about protecting your peace. 💛 Resources: 👉 ABC’s of Healing https://marydittman.mykajabi.com/abcsofhealing  👉 Overcoming Loneliness https://marydittman.mykajabi.com/free%20loneliness%20training%20optin  📖 Read the full blog:https://marydittman.mykajabi.com/blog/why-your-boundaries-aren-t-working  

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    You’re Not Too Picky: Why Healthy Standards Matter in Dating

    Have you ever been told you’re “too picky” in dating? Many women — especially over 40 — feel pressured to lower their standards out of fear that they’re asking for too much. But there’s a major difference between being superficial and having healthy standards. In this episode, we talk about why standards matter, how guilt causes women to settle, and why wanting stability, kindness, and commitment does not make you difficult. In this episode: • The difference between standards and superficiality • Why women feel guilty for wanting more • How lowering standards leads to frustration • The qualities that actually matter in long-term relationships • Why shrinking your dating pool may be a good thing You’re not too picky. You’re finally paying attention to what truly matters. 💛 Resources: 👉 ABC’s of Healing https://marydittman.mykajabi.com/abcsofhealing  👉 Overcoming Loneliness https://marydittman.mykajabi.com/free%20loneliness%20training%20optin  📖 Read the full blog:https://marydittman.mykajabi.com/blog/you-re-not-too-picky  

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    How to Be Confident While Single (Even If You Feel Insecure)

      Do you ever feel like confidence is something you’ll have later… …when your life finally looks the way you want it to? When you’re in a relationship. When you feel more certain. When everything falls into place. If so, you’re not alone. In this episode, we’re talking about what confidence really is — and why it has very little to do with your relationship status, your circumstances, or even how you feel on a given day. Because real confidence isn’t something you wait to feel. It’s something you recognize based on the evidence of your life. In this episode, we discuss: • Why confidence doesn’t come from a relationship • The difference between confidence and feelings • How insecurity can exist alongside strength • Why self-reliance is the foundation of real confidence • How to look at the evidence of your life differently If you’ve ever wondered: “How can I be confident while I’m still single?” “Why do I feel insecure even when I’m doing well?” “Will I ever feel truly confident?” This episode will help you see yourself — and your life — in a different way. You don’t have to wait for everything to be perfect. You don’t have to wait until you feel different. You’re already more capable than you think. 💛 Free resources to support you: 👉 ABC’s of Healing (for heartbreak): https://marydittman.mykajabi.com/abcsofhealing  👉 Overcoming Loneliness (free training): https://marydittman.mykajabi.com/free%20loneliness%20training%20optin  📖 Read the full blog here:https://marydittman.mykajabi.com/blog/you-can-be-confident-while-you-re-still-single   One-Derful Life is a podcast for single Christian women over 40 who want to live peaceful, confident lives — even while they’re still waiting for the relationship they desire.

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    How to Be Authentic in Dating (Stop Overthinking What to Say)

    Do you ever find yourself overthinking what to say in dating? Wondering if you’re coming across the “right” way… Trying to avoid saying the wrong thing… Second-guessing your responses? You’re not alone — but that approach often creates more stress than connection. In this episode, we talk about what it really means to be authentic in dating — and how to stop performing and start showing up as yourself. We discuss: • Why overthinking conversations works against you • What authenticity actually looks like in dating • The difference between honesty and oversharing • How clarity creates confidence • Why being real is more attractive than being perfect You don’t have to say everything perfectly. You just have to be real. 💛 Free resources to support you: 👉 ABC’s of Healing: https://marydittman.mykajabi.com/abcsofhealing  👉 Overcoming Loneliness: https://marydittman.mykajabi.com/free%20loneliness%20training%20optin  📖 Read the full blog here:https://marydittman.mykajabi.com/blog/stop-auditioning-for-men   One-Derful Life is a podcast for single Christian women over 40 who want to live peaceful, confident lives — even while they’re still waiting for the relationship they desire.

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    Stop Auditioning for Men (Why Trying Too Hard Backfires in Dating)

    Have you ever felt like you were trying to prove yourself to a man? Explaining why you’re a good match… Reassuring him… Trying to show him how great you are? It can happen so subtly that you don’t even realize you’re doing it. In this episode, we talk about what it means to “audition” in dating — and why trying to win someone over often backfires. We discuss: • What the “audition mindset” looks like in dating • Why trying too hard lowers your value • The difference between proving yourself and choosing wisely • How confidence changes the dynamic • Why the right relationship doesn’t require convincing You don’t have to prove your worth. You just have to recognize it — and act accordingly. 💛 Free resources to support you: 👉 ABC’s of Healing: https://marydittman.mykajabi.com/abcsofhealing  👉 Overcoming Loneliness: https://marydittman.mykajabi.com/free%20loneliness%20training%20optin  📖 Read the full blog here:https://marydittman.mykajabi.com/blog/stop-auditioning-for-men   One-Derful Life is a podcast for single Christian women over 40 who want to live peaceful, confident lives — even while they’re still waiting for the relationship they desire.

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    Why Men Don’t Respect You (And How to Stop Being Taken for Granted)

      Have you ever felt like you’re giving your best in a relationship… …but still being taken for granted? This is more common than you think — and the reason might not be what you expect. In this episode, we talk about the patterns that lead to feeling devalued in relationships — and how self-respect, boundaries, and standards completely change that dynamic. We discuss: • Why over-giving lowers your value • How tolerance teaches people how to treat you • Why boundaries are essential for respect • The difference between being “nice” and being respected • How to stop accepting less than what you want This isn’t about blaming yourself. It’s about understanding what’s happening — so you can change it. 💛 Free resources to support you: 👉 ABC’s of Healing: https://marydittman.mykajabi.com/abcsofhealing  👉 Overcoming Loneliness: https://marydittman.mykajabi.com/free%20loneliness%20training%20optin  📖 Read the full blog here:https://marydittman.mykajabi.com/blog/why-men-don-t-respect-you   One-Derful Life is a podcast for single Christian women over 40 who want to live peaceful, confident lives — even while they’re still waiting for the relationship they desire.

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    You Are the Prize: Stop Competing for Men and Know Your Worth

      Many women approach dating like they need to be chosen. They try to say the right things, do the right things, and become the kind of woman a man would want. But what if that entire mindset is backwards? In this episode, we talk about what it really means to see yourself as the prize — not in an arrogant way, but in a grounded, confident way that changes how you show up in relationships. We discuss: • Why competing for men lowers your value • The difference between being chosen and choosing • How scarcity thinking affects your dating life • What it actually means to “know your worth” • Why confidence starts with how you see yourself You don’t have to prove your worth. You just have to recognize it. 💛 Free resources to support you: 👉 ABC’s of Healing (for heartbreak): https://marydittman.mykajabi.com/abcsofhealing  👉 Overcoming Loneliness (free training): https://marydittman.mykajabi.com/free%20loneliness%20training%20optin  📖 Read the full blog here:https://marydittman.mykajabi.com/blog/you-are-the-prize   One-Derful Life is a podcast for single Christian women over 40 who want to live peaceful, confident lives — even while they’re still waiting for the relationship they desire.

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    Be the Hero of Your Own Life (Stop Waiting to Be Rescued)

      Be the Hero of Your Own Life (Stop Waiting to Be Rescued) Alternate (optional later test): Stop Waiting to Be Saved 📝 PODCAST SHOW NOTES Many of us grow up believing that someday, someone will come along and make everything better. The right relationship. The right timing. The right circumstances. But what if your life doesn’t begin when someone shows up? What if it begins when you take ownership of it? In this episode, we talk about: • Why waiting to be “rescued” keeps you stuck • How victim thinking quietly shows up in everyday life • What it looks like to take ownership without becoming harsh • How boundaries and self-respect create confidence • Why taking responsibility leads to real peace You don’t have to give up your desire for love. But you don’t have to wait for someone else to make your life feel complete. 💛 Struggling with heartbreak or loneliness? Here are two free resources to support you: 👉 ABC’s of Healing: https://marydittman.mykajabi.com/abcsofhealing  👉 Overcoming Loneliness: https://marydittman.mykajabi.com/free%20loneliness%20training%20optin  📖 Read the full blog here: https://marydittman.mykajabi.com/blog/be-the-hero-of-your-own-life   One-Derful Life is a podcast for single Christian women over 40 who want to live peaceful, confident lives — even while they’re still waiting for the relationship they desire.

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    Self-Respect Changes Everything (In Dating and Life)

    You’ve probably heard the advice: “Just love yourself.” But what does that actually mean? In this episode, we talk about a more practical — and much more powerful — definition: self-respect. Because self-respect isn’t just a feeling. It’s something you practice through your choices, your boundaries, and how you allow others to treat you. In this episode, we discuss: • What self-respect really looks like in everyday life • How your choices shape your confidence • Why what you tolerate teaches people how to treat you • How self-respect improves your relationships • The difference between self-respect and perfection When you begin to respect yourself, everything starts to shift — your relationships, your confidence, and your peace. 💛 Struggling with heartbreak or loneliness? Here are two free resources to support you: 👉 ABC’s of Healing — move forward after a breakup: https://marydittman.mykajabi.com/abcsofhealing  👉 Overcoming Loneliness — feel more peaceful, even when you're alone: https://marydittman.mykajabi.com/free%20loneliness%20training%20optin  📖 Read the full blog here: https://marydittman.mykajabi.com/blog/selfrespectchangeseverything One-Derful Life is a podcast for single Christian women over 40 who want to live peaceful, confident lives — even while they’re still waiting for the relationship they desire.

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    Why You Can’t Skip Life’s Lessons (Even in Relationships)

    Have you ever looked back at a relationship and thought: “I should have known better”? It’s easy to wish we could avoid painful experiences — heartbreak, bad decisions, and difficult situations. But the truth is, some lessons can’t be learned any other way. In this episode, Mary shares a personal story about heartbreak, fear, and the hard lessons that ultimately changed how she approaches relationships. We discuss: • Why painful experiences often teach the most important lessons • How hindsight gives clarity you didn’t have at the time • Why trying to avoid mistakes can keep you stuck • How to use your past to make better decisions moving forward The experiences you wish you could skip are often the ones that shape your standards, your boundaries, and your future. 💛 Struggling with heartbreak or loneliness? Here are two free resources to support you: 👉 ABC’s of Healinghttps://marydittman.mykajabi.com/abcsofhealing 👉 Overcoming Loneliness https://marydittman.mykajabi.com/free%20loneliness%20training%20optin 📖 Read the full blog here: https://marydittman.mykajabi.com/blog/you-don-t-get-to-skip-life-s-lessons   One-Derful Life is a podcast for single Christian women over 40 who want to live peaceful, confident lives — even while they’re still waiting for the relationship they desire.

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    Making Peace with Singleness (Stop Feeling Left Behind)

      Many women struggle with singleness not because their life is empty — but because they feel like they’re behind. Behind their friends. Behind their expectations. Behind the timeline they imagined for their lives. In this episode, Mary shares how she moved from feeling like singleness was something happening to her… to making peace with where she was. We discuss: • Why singleness can feel like life is on hold • How timeline pressure creates unnecessary suffering • The difference between acceptance and resignation • How to live fully — even while you still desire a relationship Making peace with singleness doesn’t mean you stop wanting love. It means you stop waiting for your life to begin. 💛 Struggling with heartbreak or loneliness? Here are two free resources to help you: 👉 ABC’s of Healing — move forward after a breakup https://marydittman.mykajabi.com/abcsofhealing 👉 Overcoming Loneliness — feel more peaceful, even when you're alone https://marydittman.mykajabi.com/free%20loneliness%20training%20optin 📖 Read the full blog here: https://marydittman.mykajabi.com/blog/making-peace-with-singleness   One-Derful Life is a podcast for single Christian women over 40 who want to live peaceful, confident lives — even while they’re still waiting for the relationship they desire.

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    Trust Your Gut: Why Your Intuition Matters

    Have you ever had a feeling that something wasn’t quite right — but you talked yourself out of it? Many of us have experienced this in relationships, friendships, work situations, and even everyday decisions. We sense that something feels “off,” but we ignore the feeling because we don’t want to seem judgmental, negative, or overly cautious. In this episode, we talk about why learning to trust your intuition can protect your peace and help you avoid unnecessary heartache. In this episode we discuss: • What intuition really is and why we all have it • Why gut feelings often appear before the facts become clear • How ignoring red flags can lead to regret • Why trusting yourself builds confidence and emotional peace Whether you see intuition as spiritual guidance, life experience, or your brain recognizing patterns before your conscious mind does, it exists to serve and protect you. Part of living a One-Derful Life is learning to trust yourself again. 💛 Healing from heartbreak? Get the free ABC’s of Healing training here:https://marydittman.mykajabi.com/abcsofhealing 📖 Read the full blog here:https://marydittman.mykajabi.com/blog/trust-your-gut-it-s-there-to-protect-you

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    Raise Your Standards (Without Becoming Hard-Hearted)

    Many women worry that having standards will make them seem difficult, demanding, or “high maintenance.” But the real problem usually isn’t having standards — it’s abandoning them. In this episode, we talk about why maintaining healthy standards protects your peace, your self-respect, and your relationships. When you settle for less than you truly want, resentment and frustration often follow. Standards aren’t about perfection. They’re about alignment. In this episode we discuss: • The difference between healthy standards and unrealistic expectations • Why lowering your standards rarely leads to what you actually want • How maintaining boundaries builds confidence and self-respect • Why respecting yourself changes the quality of your relationships Part of living a One-Derful Life is refusing to live on emotional crumbs — from others or from yourself. When you maintain healthy standards, some relationships may change. But what remains is usually calmer, more respectful, and more aligned with the life you truly want. 💛 Healing from heartbreak? Get the free ABC’s of Healing training here: https://marydittman.mykajabi.com/abcsofhealing 📖 Read the full blog here:https://marydittman.mykajabi.com/blog/high-standards-aren-t-the-problem-not-keeping-them-is  

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    Are You Giving Too Much in Relationships? (Why This Backfires)

    Are You Giving Too Much in Relationships? Have you ever tried to “earn” love by giving more? More gifts. More effort. More emotional labor. More understanding. In this episode, Mary shares how over-giving in dating relationships quietly backfired — and why learning to receive changed everything. We discuss: • The difference between generosity and over-functioning • Why giving first can create imbalance • How to let a man step up without becoming passive • Why mutuality matters more than effort • What a One-Derful Life really looks like If you’ve ever felt tired from carrying the emotional weight in relationships, this episode is for you. 🕊️ Free Teaching: Overcoming LonelinessIf loneliness feels heavy right now, I created a calm, faith-centered video teaching to help you find peace in this season.👉 https://marydittman.mykajabi.com/free%20loneliness%20training%20optin --- 🕊️ The ABCs of HealingIf you’re carrying heartbreak or unresolved grief, this gentle teaching will help you heal and move forward.👉 https://marydittman.mykajabi.com/abcsofhealing --- 📖 Read the blog that inspired this episode:https://marydittman.mykajabi.com/blog/you-may-be-giving-too-much-learning-to-receive-in-relationships --- One-Derful Life is a ministry for Christian women over 40 who are creating meaningful, peaceful lives — even while longing for love.

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    You Don’t Need to Settle (Even If You’re Over 40 and Single)

    You Don’t Need to Settle (Even If You’re Over 40 and Single) Just because a man shows up doesn’t mean he’s supposed to stay. In this episode, Mary shares a personal story about believing she had finally met “the one” — only to discover red flags she ignored. If you’ve ever wondered whether you’re being too picky or if you should lower your standards just to have someone, this episode is for you. We discuss: • Why settling creates resentment • The hidden cost of lowering your standards • How compromise is different from self-betrayal • Why high standards and a tender heart can coexist • What it really means to live a One-Derful Life You don’t have to trade peace for partnership. 🕊️ Free Teaching: Overcoming LonelinessIf loneliness feels heavy in this season, I created a calm, faith-centered video teaching to walk with you gently.👉 Watch the free teaching here:https://marydittman.mykajabi.com/free%20loneliness%20training%20optin  🕊️ The ABCs of HealingA deeper, step-by-step teaching on heartbreak, grief, and emotional restoration.👉 Learn more here:https://marydittman.mykajabi.com/abcsofhealing  📖 Read the blog that inspired this episode:https://marydittman.mykajabi.com/blog/you-don-t-need-to-settle  

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    The Thoughts That Kept Me Stuck in Singleness — And What Finally Brought Me Peace

    Have you ever felt stuck in singleness and wondered why — even though you’ve prayed, reflected, and tried to do the “right” things? In this episode, I share the honest thoughts and beliefs that kept me stuck in singleness for years — not because I was broken, but because I didn’t yet see how my thinking was shaping my choices. This is a faith-centered conversation about responsibility without shame, clarity without self-blame, and peace without certainty. In this episode, we discuss:• how our beliefs quietly shape our dating patterns• why feeling stuck often comes from fear, not failure• how responsibility can bring freedom instead of blame• why peace doesn’t require a relationship• what a One-Derful Life really looks like You are not broken. You are not behind. And you are not doing life wrong. --- 🕊️ Free Teaching: Overcoming Loneliness If loneliness feels heavy in this season, I created a calm, faith-centered video teaching to help you find peace. 👉 https://marydittman.mykajabi.com/free%20loneliness%20training%20optin --- 🕊️ The ABCs of Healing If heartbreak or emotional loss is part of your story, this gentle teaching will help you heal and move forward. 👉 https://marydittman.mykajabi.com/abcsofhealing --- 📖 Read the blog that inspired this episode: https://marydittman.mykajabi.com/blog/the-thoughts-that-kept-me-stuck-in-singleness --- One-Derful Life is a ministry for Christian women over 40 who are creating peaceful, meaningful lives — even while longing for love.

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    Embarrassed Going Out Alone? Learning to Live Fully While Single

    Do you ever avoid going places alone because you feel awkward or embarrassed? In this episode, we talk about why doing things alone can feel so uncomfortable — especially as a single woman — and how fear of being judged can quietly shrink our lives. This is a faith-centered conversation for Christian women who don’t want to put their lives on hold while they wait for a relationship. In this episode, we discuss:• why embarrassment shows up in singleness• how fear of judgment and comparison keeps us stuck• why going places alone feels harder than it should• practical ways to start doing things alone with confidence• how to build a full, meaningful life while single You are not strange. You are not behind. And you are allowed to live your life now. --- 🕊️ Free Teaching: Overcoming Loneliness If loneliness feels heavy in this season, I created a calm, faith-centered video teaching to help you find peace. 👉 https://marydittman.mykajabi.com/free%20loneliness%20training%20optin --- 🕊️ The ABCs of Healing If heartbreak or emotional loss is part of your story, this gentle teaching will help you heal and move forward. 👉 https://marydittman.mykajabi.com/abcsofhealing --- 📖 Read the blog that inspired this episode: https://marydittman.mykajabi.com/blog/do-you-avoid-doing-things-alone-because-you-feel-embarrassed --- One-Derful Life is a ministry for Christian women over 40 who are creating peaceful, meaningful lives — even while longing for love.

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    One Foot in Hope, The Other in Despair

    Have you ever felt like you’re standing in two places at once — still hopeful, yet quietly grieving? In this episode, we talk about the emotional tension many single women experience when they want marriage and family, but don’t know if or when that will ever happen. This is a faith-centered conversation about ambiguous loss — grieving what hasn’t happened, while still holding space for hope. In this episode, we discuss:• why singleness can bring a unique kind of grief• what ambiguous loss really is• why faith doesn’t erase sadness• how to be compassionate with yourself in seasons of uncertainty• how to hold hope without losing your peace If you’ve ever felt confused, weary, or quietly sad while waiting for love, this episode is for you. --- 🕊️ Free Teaching: Overcoming Loneliness If loneliness feels heavy in this season, I created a calm, faith-centered video teaching to help you find peace. 👉 https://marydittman.mykajabi.com/free%20loneliness%20training%20optin --- 🕊️ The ABCs of Healing If heartbreak or loss is part of your story, this gentle teaching will help you heal and move forward. 👉 https://marydittman.mykajabi.com/abcsofhealing --- 📖 Read the blog that inspired this episode: https://marydittman.mykajabi.com/blog/one-foot-in-hope-the-other-in-despair --- One-Derful Life is a ministry for Christian women over 40 who are building peaceful, meaningful lives — even while longing for love.

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    What to Do When You're Feeling Sad About Being Single

    Do you ever feel sad about being single — even when you’ve made peace with your life? In this episode, we talk honestly about the quiet sadness that can surface in seasons of singleness, especially when life doesn’t look the way you hoped it would. This is a faith-centered conversation for Christian women who love God, live full lives, and still feel moments of loneliness or grief while waiting for love. In this episode, we discuss:• why sadness in singleness is normal and human• how to acknowledge your feelings without getting stuck• why peace doesn’t mean pretending you’re okay• practical ways to move through lonely moments with faith and self-compassion You are not weak for feeling this way — and you are not alone. --- 🕊️ Free Teaching: Overcoming Loneliness If loneliness feels heavy right now, I created a calm, faith-centered video teaching to help you find peace in this season. 👉 https://marydittman.mykajabi.com/free%20loneliness%20training%20optin --- 🕊️ The ABCs of Healing If you’re carrying heartbreak or unresolved grief, this gentle teaching will help you heal and move forward. 👉 https://marydittman.mykajabi.com/abcsofhealing --- 📖 Read the blog that inspired this episode: https://marydittman.mykajabi.com/blog/what-to-do-when-you-re-feeling-sad-about-being-single-2--- One-Derful Life is a ministry for Christian women over 40 who are creating meaningful, peaceful lives — even while longing for love.

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    It’s OK to Not Be OK With Being Single | A Message for Christian Women

    It’s OK to Not Be OK With Being Single | A Message for Christian Women Many Christian women feel pressure to say they’re “fine” being single — even when their hearts long for love, marriage, and family. But wanting a relationship is not weakness. It’s part of how God designed you. In this episode, we talk honestly about the ache of singleness, the tension between faith and longing, and how to honor your desires without shame. This is a gentle, faith-centered conversation for women who love God, but still feel the pain of waiting. In this episode, we explore: why it’s okay to want a relationship how culture and faith often send conflicting messages the difference between wholeness and dependence why settling never leads to peace how to build a beautiful life while you wait This is a message for the woman who wants marriage — but also wants to live fully and joyfully right now. 🕊️ Free Teaching: Overcoming Loneliness If loneliness feels heavy in this season, I created a calm, faith-centered video teaching to walk with you gently. 👉 Watch the free teaching here: https://marydittman.mykajabi.com/free%20loneliness%20training%20optin  🕊️ The ABCs of Healing A deeper, step-by-step teaching on heartbreak, grief, and emotional restoration. 👉 Learn more here: https://marydittman.mykajabi.com/abcsofhealing  📖 Read the blog that inspired this episode: https://marydittman.mykajabi.com/blog/its-ok-to-not-be-ok-with-being-single

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    What If There’s Nobody Out There for Me? Finding Peace in Singleness

    What If There’s Nobody Out There for Me? Finding Peace in Singleness One of the hardest fears many single women carry quietly is this: What if there isn’t someone for me? What if I never meet the person I’ve been waiting for? In this episode, we talk honestly about the ache of waiting, the grief of unfulfilled dreams, and the quiet fear that life may not turn out the way we hoped. This is a gentle, faith-centered conversation for Christian women who long for love, but want to live with peace and purpose right now. In this episode, we explore: - why the belief that “there’s someone for everyone” can be emotionally harmful - how waiting can slowly turn into fear and discouragement - what God actually promises us — and what He doesn’t - how to build a beautiful life even in seasons of uncertainty - why your life is not on hold This is a message for the woman who loves God, but still feels the ache of longing — and wants to learn how to live fully and peacefully while she waits. 🕊️ Free Teaching: Overcoming Loneliness If loneliness feels heavy in this season, I created a calm, faith-centered video teaching to walk with you gently. 👉 Watch the free teaching here: https://marydittman.mykajabi.com/free%20loneliness%20training%20optin 🕊️ The ABCs of Healing A deeper, step-by-step teaching on heartbreak, grief, and emotional restoration. 👉 Learn more here: https://marydittman.mykajabi.com/abcsofhealing 📖 Read the blog that inspired this episode: https://marydittman.mykajabi.com/blog/what-if-theres-nobody-out-there-for-me  

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    What to Do When Your BFF Ditches You for A Man

    In this episode, we’ll show you what to do when your bestie dumps you for her new guy.  We've all been there!   Stop feeling lonely: bit.ly/stopfeelinglonely   Connect with us: One-DerfulLife.com

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    Stop Being a Doormat: A Message for Christian Women

    Stop Being a Doormat: A Message for Christian Women In this episode, we talk about what happens when being “good” slowly turns into losing yourself — and how many Christian women unknowingly fall into patterns of people-pleasing, emotional self-abandonment, and quiet loneliness. This is a gentle, faith-centered conversation for women who: are tired of always being the accommodating one struggle to speak up for their needs fear being seen as “too much” or “difficult” feel lonely even when they’re surrounded by people want healing without losing their softness or their faith We explore what Jesus actually modeled, why confidence is not the opposite of kindness, and how learning to honor yourself is part of honoring God. 🕊️ Free Teaching: Overcoming Loneliness If loneliness feels heavy in this season, I’ve created a calm, faith-centered video teaching to walk with you gently. 👉 Get the free teaching here: https://marydittman.mykajabi.com/free%20loneliness%20training%20optin 🕊️ Free Teaching: The ABCs of Healing For deeper emotional and spiritual healing, I’ve also shared a compassionate teaching on heartbreak, grief, and restoration. 👉 Get The ABCs of Healing here: https://marydittman.mykajabi.com/abcsofhealing 📖 Read the blog that inspired this episode: https://marydittman.mykajabi.com/blog/stop-being-a-doormat-christian-woman  

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    What If There's Nobody Out There for You?

    In this episode, we’ll show you how to be happy NOW - whether or not Mr. Right is on the way! Stop feeling lonely: bit.ly/stopfeelinglonely Connect with us: One-DerfulLife.com

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    It's OK To Not Be OK With Singleness

    In this episode, we’ll show you why it's okay to want a relationship. Stop feeling lonely: bit.ly/stopfeelinglonely Connect with us: One-DerfulLife.com

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    How to Have a One-Derful New Year's Eve

    Connect with us: One-DerfulLife.com Get your free training - How to Stop Feeling Lonely: bit.ly/stopfeelinglonely

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    One-Derful Life Episode 25: My Worst New Year's Eve Ever

    In this episode, I'll tell you about my worst NYE EVER! Sometimes, being alone on the holiday is better than having a date! Connect with us at https://One-DerfulLife.com One-Derful Life Holiday Survival Guide: bit.ly/Holidaysurvival One-Derful Life Advent Calendar: bit.ly/ODLadvent

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    Why Your Married Girlfriends are Jealous of You During the Holidays

    Connect with us: One-DerfulLife.com Get your free training - How to Stop Feeling Lonely: bit.ly/stopfeelinglonely

  31. 116

    Why It's Good to Be Single During the Holidays

    Connect with us: One-DerfulLife.com Get your free training - How to Stop Feeling Lonely: bit.ly/stopfeelinglonely

  32. 115

    The Single Gal's Holiday Survival Guide Part 2

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    Holiday Survival Guide Part 1

    Thank you for listening! Connect with us at One-DerfulLife.com. Get your FREE Training to Overcome Loneliness: bit.ly/stopfeelinglonely

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    How to Deal With Shady Guys

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    How to Deal With Shady Guys

    Thank you for listening! Connect with us at One-DerfulLife.com. Get your FREE Training to Overcome Loneliness: bit.ly/stopfeelinglonely

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    What Does "Love Yourself" Mean?

    Thank you for listening! Connect with us at One-DerfulLife.com. Get your FREE Training to Overcome Loneliness: bit.ly/stopfeelinglonely

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    Are You the Victim or the Hero of Your Life?

    In this episode, we'll show you how to be the hero of your life. Why? Because only heroes inspire others! Connect with us at https://one-derfullife.com

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    Thoughts From a Former Doormat

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    Sometimes You Need to Disappear

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    Be Interesting

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    Be Authentic

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    Require Him to Do This

    Thank you for listening! Connect with us at One-DerfulLife.com. FREE training to overcome loneliness: bit.ly/stopfeelinglonely

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    Stop Giving So Much

    Thank you for listening! Connect with us at One-DerfulLife.com. FREE training to overcome loneliness: bit.ly/stopfeelinglonely

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    How to Be Confident

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    YOU'RE The Prize!

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    Time to Get Your S2G

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    Do the Right Thing

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    How to End Things

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    Don't Audition for a Man

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    Why Setting Boundaries Doesn't Work

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If you're a single woman struggling to find happiness because you DON'T want to be single, this podcast is for you! Learn to create a life where you're happy even if you're single and you wish you weren't.

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