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If you think it’s too late for love, think again.
In this powerful conversation, Tamsen sits down with leading Relationship Expert Jillian Turecki to find out what she’s learned after coaching thousands of couples, hosting over 150 episodes of her hit podcast Jillian on Love, and writing her game-changing New York Times bestselling book It Begins With You: The 9 Hard Truths About Love That Will Change Your Life.
We get into:
-Why real love starts with you (not someone else)
-The #1 dating mistake people are still making in 2025
-How to tell if it’s real love or just temporary lust
-Why chasing someone never leads to true connection
-How to rebuild your confidence after heartbreak, divorce, or midlife changes
-Why feeling "not good enough" keeps you stuck (and how to break that cycle)
-How to date smarter without feeling burned out or discouraged
-Why settling feels safer, but costs you everything
-How to fill your own cup first so you attract healthy love
This episode is your roadmap to stop settling, break old patterns, and finally find the connection you deserve.
Real love is possible, but it begins with you.
1:51 – How our relationships define our lives
6:17 – Why are so many women in midlife single now?
8:54 – How to approach dating in midlife
12:32 – How to get out of your own head about your age
15:04 – How to spot red flags
17:43 - #1 mistake we make in dating in 2025
21:38 - Where do we start on finding love?
26:16 - Fighting for a relationship vs. fighting to be enough
30:00 - When is it better to be single?
34:09 - There isn’t just one person for you
37:04 - The power of giving back
40:18 - What the happiest couples have
44:44 - Why we need to give time to ourselves
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Medical Disclaimer: This content is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. If you need medical advice, please consult your doctor or medical provider.
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About Tamsen Fadal:
Tamsen Fadal is an Emmy award-winning journalist, author, menopause advocate and host of The Tamsen Show Podcast. . Tamsen's candor and relatability have established her as a leading voice in the menopause space with a passionate, loyal social media audience of 3+ million.
Tamsen is the producer and executive producer of the PBS documentary, The M Factor, Shredding the Silence on Menopause which is the first documentary of its kind confronting the neglected menopause crisis, challenging societal and medical shortcomings, and advocating for a revolutionary approach to women’s health. Tamsen is the author of How To Menopause, Take Charge of Your Health, Reclaim Your Life and Feel Even Better Than Before (Hachette 2025).
From the boardroom to the stage at SXSW to Capitol Hill, she advocates for policies that eliminate the stigma of menopause and foster a work environment where women feel comfortable discussing and managing their midlife health journey. She is also the author of her new book, How To Menopause.
After more than three decades as a television news anchor, Tamsen made the bold decision to pivot her career towards women’s health advocacy. She’s the best friend helping guide women through midlife and beyond, acting as a one-stop resource for everything they need to know to live their best lives.
Her regular media appearances include Oprah Daily, The Today Show, The New York Times, and The Harvard Business Review.
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