41 - Dating After Divorce: Embracing New Chapters with Laurie Gerber

2025-10-15

Episode 41 — Dating After Divorce: Embracing New Chapters with Laurie Gerber Host: Melissa Wheeler Farag, Attorney-MediatorGuest: Laurie Gerber, Love Coach, Founder of Laurie Gerber Coaching Inc.Listen on: Apple Podcasts | SpotifyWebsite: highvibemediation.comInstagram: @highvibedivorce Episode Overview Dating after divorce can feel exhilarating, overwhelming, or… completely off the table. Whether you’re ready to jump back in, think you’ll “never date again,” or just...

Episode 41 — Dating After Divorce: Embracing New Chapters with Laurie Gerber

Host: Melissa Wheeler Farag, Attorney-Mediator
Guest: Laurie Gerber, Love Coach, Founder of Laurie Gerber Coaching Inc.
Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify
Website: highvibemediation.com
Instagram: @highvibedivorce

Episode Overview

Dating after divorce can feel exhilarating, overwhelming, or… completely off the table. Whether you’re ready to jump back in, think you’ll “never date again,” or just want to understand how to approach love more intentionally, this episode will meet you exactly where you are.

Melissa is joined by Laurie Gerber, a seasoned love coach, TEDx speaker, and creator of Master the Art of Love, a digital course for women over 50 who are ready to date like they mean it. With over 20 years of coaching experience—including as former President of the Handel Group’s Life Coaching Division—Laurie has worked with thousands of individuals and couples to help them find and sustain love at every stage of life.

They discuss how to know when you’re ready to date again, how to approach casual vs. serious dating, the importance of learning from past relationship patterns, and why clarity about what you truly want—head, heart, and hoo-ha—makes all the difference.

Affirmation of the Episode

“The more we love, the more we can love. Love is limitless. Love begets love.”
— Letting Go Deck by David R. Hawkins, M.D., Ph.D.

Melissa reflects on the anabolic power of love—how romantic, platonic, familial, or self-love can expand your capacity for joy and healing after divorce. Whether or not you’re looking for a relationship right now, this episode will inspire you to believe in new chapters.

Key Topics & Takeaways

Are You Ready to Date Again?
Laurie’s 26-question quiz helps you assess your emotional, logistical, and family readiness to step back into the dating world.
Head, Heart & Hoo-ha Framework:
Laurie shares her signature tool for evaluating potential partners through intellect, emotional connection, and physical chemistry—equally.
Casual Dating vs. Serious Love:
Why taking a “gap year” to explore, have fun, and learn what you truly want can make future relationships healthier and less overwhelming.
Learning from Past Relationships:
How to spot patterns from previous marriages or partnerships to avoid repeating them.
Dating Apps vs. Real Life:
Practical advice on choosing the right dating sites, using them efficiently, and balancing online and offline opportunities.
Energetic Readiness & Legal Realities:
Why it matters to clean up unfinished business—emotionally and legally—before calling in your next great love.

About Laurie Gerber

Laurie Gerber is a love coach, writer, and speaker who has appeared on The Today Show, Dr. Phil, MTV, A&E, and as the resident love expert for Match, Zoosk, and JDate. She hosts the Love at Any Age podcast and is passionate about helping people find healthy, lasting love through truth-telling and intentional strategy.