After 15 years of being single, Jodes has finally decided to dip her toe back into the dating pool… and, honestly, the water is fucking weird.

In this episode of Just Jodes, I’m talking about getting back into dating after a VERY long break — from the highs and lows of Hinge to endless chats that never actually turn into dates, rejection, and the terrifying prospect of meeting a complete stranger and hoping they like you.

I also share the story of my first date in 15 years — including the slightly unexpected outcome and why, despite it not leading to a second date, I actually consider it a huge success.

Because sometimes the biggest win isn’t finding your person. Sometimes it’s simply breaking the seal and proving to yourself that you can do the thing you’ve been scared to do.

We’ll chat about rejection, comparison, feeling “behind” in life, waiting until you’re ready, and why confidence often comes after you take the leap rather than before it.

So whether you’re single, newly dating, getting back out there after a long break, or just putting off something because you’re waiting to feel ready…

This one’s for you. 💛

And if nothing else, you’ll get to hear Jodes discover that apparently having great banter and planning a pub quiz date does not necessarily mean you’ve won Hinge. 😂

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In this episode, we’re diving into a topic that seems to pop up even more often than Christmas chocolates: choosing not to have children — and why that choice is every bit as valid as choosing to have them.

I’m sharing my own reasons for being happily child-free, from the practical to the personal to the “no, Karen, I’m genuinely fine, I promise.” We’ll talk about the pressure millennials face, the assumptions people make, and how exhausting it is to constantly defend a life choice that hurts no one.

I also get into why friends, family, and well-meaning relatives need to mind their business — especially during family gatherings where the questions come thick and fast — and how respecting someone’s choice is the bare minimum of loving them.

Whether you’re child-free by choice, child-free for now, or simply trying to understand someone who is, this episode is all about honesty, autonomy, and giving people the space to design a life that actually fits them.

It’s real, it’s a bit ranty (in a cute way), and it’s a reminder that boundaries are a gift — and not just at Christmas.

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