In this episode of Love, Brie, we’re spilling all the tea on dating younger men, age-gap relationships, and what love after 40 and 50 really looks like. I chat with Leslie Morgan Steiner, bestselling author and modern-love maven, about how dating younger men liberated her, challenged society’s rules, and gave her a whole new perspective on attraction.

We dish on all the juicy stuff: the myths of “cougars,” why age really is just a number, and how dating outside your comfort zone can be fun, flirty, and totally freeing. I also get real about my own experience dating younger men for the first time—spoiler: it’s not a trend, it’s about curiosity, connection, and a little mischief.

If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to break the rules of conventional dating, or why midlife love can be thrilling, messy, and totally empowering, this episode is for you. Laugh, relate, and grab your favourite drink—because we’re serving it hot.

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In this episode, I reflect on my 2025 dating journey and the lessons learned along the way. From navigating textuationships to dating outside my usual type, I share how I embraced intentional dating and learned to value genuine connection.

I explore why good grammar doesn’t replace real-life action, the importance of chemistry over “fine,” and why coffee dates sometimes need a playful twist. Plus, I reveal the power of letting yourself be pursued and why it’s okay to keep going even when dating gets tough.

Join me for a candid, humorous, and empowering look at modern dating in your 40s. Because love is out there, and so are the lessons that lead us to it.

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n this episode of Love, Brie, I’m diving into what it really feels like to navigate the holidays as a single 42-year-old woman — and how to actually enjoy it. If the season has ever made you feel behind, lonely, or like you need a partner to make things “magical,” this episode is your reminder that your life isn’t missing anything. You’re allowed to have a beautiful, meaningful holiday on your own terms.

I share my own honest tips for how to enjoy the holidays alone and how to create joy, comfort, and self-love when you’re single during the holidays.

If you’re a single woman over 40, or just trying to make the holidays feel good again, this episode will give you grounding, softness, and a little sparkle. Tune in for real talk, self-love, and permission to build a holiday season that feels like you — exactly where you are, exactly as you are.

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