Single and Strong: Recent Episodes
Lori Linford
In a world where the goal is to get married, settle down and live happily ever after, you may feel broken and like the odd-woman out if you're single or divorced. But trust me, you're NOT! On this podcast, I share personal stories and interviews from women who have risen above and figured out how to tackle singleness in a strong way. You can OWN this single journey. Listen in and gain valuable tools to help you be a better mom, friend, date smartly, be confident in yourself again, and so much more. Subscribe to the podcast, join our Facebook group, and see you inside!
The Barbie Movie. People either love it or hate it. They're heading to theaters dressed in pink or their fave Barbie dream outfit or standing their ground and saying, "No way, I don't want to see that feminist propaganda." Many people blame retailers, corporations, and industries (beauty, weight loss, etc.) for all of the societal pressures women face, but really, aren't WE to blame? WE, the people of the world? I think so! Most definitely! Tune in to today's episode to hear why I think the Barbie movie gives women someone (or something) to blame for their poor self-image and why I think we are playing victim rather than wanting to rise above it all.
America Ferrara's Barbie Speech link: https://www.etonline.com/america-ferreras-empowering-barbie-monologue-read-the-full-text-208780
Let's talk about orgasms. I know, I know, how dare I bring up such a private thing? Well, sister, I'm a tell-it-like-it-is girl, and I am a BIG fan of orgasms and the benefits they deliver for women. I grew up in a generation when orgasms for women weren't discussed (nor sex, for that matter), and I want us all to start talking about the Os and enjoying lots and lots more of them. Tune in to this episode to learn about the health benefits of sex and orgasms, how to be more comfortable with your body, and why it helps you feel more feminine and sexy! Don't miss it!
I love a woman who can get shit done! We are organized, we perform at work, we run households, and yet... we feel like something is missing in our lives. More than likely, you're missing feeling feminine and being in your feminine energy! The polarity between masculine and feminine energy is like a magnet. If you're constantly operating as a boss babe, you've got to balance it out by tapping into your divine feminine. Lori shares stories of how she performed in her marriages and "got shit done," but she didn't feel loved or feminine. Listen to today's episode to understand how play and creativity help you feel sexier, more beautiful, more centered, and more yourself.
When you're feeling insecure, sad, or less than, chances are you've started to lose confidence in yourself. Creating confidence in yourself can start in small ways, and guess what?! You don't even have to go buy an expensive wardrobe or work out for 3 hours a day at the gym to start making it happen. Hmmm... Go figure! Today, Lori's sharing tips on how to start feeling better about yourself TODAY so you can begin putting you first and building your self-image.
Learn to find the confident, sexy, and amazing woman inside so you can live a passionate, purposeful life by listening to the You First Podcast. Learn more about this podcast for women now.
If you've experienced a failed relationship or two (or ten), there's one obvious common denominator...it's YOU! You are the common denominator in all of those failures. Yes, things happen, but what did YOU do to contribute to the relationship ending? In today's episode I share 5 BIG questions to answer to find out what you are bringing to those relationships and how you can avoid dragging the same crap into your next relationship or marriage. Single women, this episode will help you recognize things you haven't considered...take a listen.
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Kacey Laird met her husband when she was 21. He was 10 years older, settled, and he seemed to be everything they wanted. As they later married and struggled with fertility issues, Kacey underwent rounds of IVF and IUI treatments to finally have 6 healthy embryos--one resulting in a healthy pregnancy an her beautiful daughter. Soon after the joyful birth, she realize her husband had been having an affair for over a year. Her world fell apart, she started over in a new location, and later reached out to an old friend for comfort and friendship. Little did she know that their love would produce a child conceived naturally, and a wonderful brand-new beginning.
Take a listen at this awesome interview with Kacey, and hear how she went from rock-bottom to happily in love.
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Kacey's Podcast: (coming soon)
We've officially arrived into a new year. That means it's time for resolutions, goals, and lists. Bleh! I don't want you to waste your time on that! Resolutions end up getting broken, and you end up feeling like a loser instead of a champion.
Today, I'm talking about dropping the masks we wear in our lives and living TRUE to ourselves. We all wear masks--at church, at work, with our spouse or partner. We are constantly acting and performing, and as a single and strong woman, it's time for you to stop wearing the masks and start being true to yourself!
Years ago, I worked for a national scrapbooking magazine. One of our amazing contributors, Ali Edwards, started her "One Little Word" movement in 2007 and it's a practice I've embraced for over 10 years now. Choosing one word for you to honor and live by for the year helps you keep focused on ONLY ONE THING...but in a way, it bleeds into so many big things.
Drop your masks, choose your word for the year, and let's make 2022 the best year yet.
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https://aliedwards.com/2021/12/one-little-word-2022-pause
It's no lie, our society says you can only be happy in life if you're married. NOT true. In this episode, we'll discuss 8 reasons to be grateful that you're single plus I'll share what I've learned in my 5 years of being on my own. You may agree with these 8 things, or you could list out your own (and I totally suggest you do that). HINT: Having better sex and not caring if my house is spotless are 2 big reasons I say YAHOO to being single and on my own (but there's lots more)! Check out the episode and make your list now!
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Wow has the world of online dating changed in only 10 years! There are so many apps to consider, and so many different types of "arrangements" people are looking for. How do you keep it all straight? In today's episode I'm breaking down some of the popular terms you'll see in profiles, how to be safely dating online, and how to let someone down easy if it isn't a great match. Don't miss this episode if you're considering dating online! It's so good!
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December brings all of us the most wonderful time of the year, but it's also THE most stressful time of the year--especially if you're a single woman. There are gifts to buy, parties to attend, kids and activities and the feelings of loneliness can be overwhelming. In this episode I share 6 ways to have an amazing holiday season so you can really enjoy what the holidays have to offer. Get ready to take some notes, because this is an important episode!
It's common for women to lose themselves in caring for others -- more common than it should be, and that's exactly what I did in my first marriage. I loved being a mother, and I found great joy in that, but the rest of my life was lived on auto pilot. As the years went by, I found myself unhappy in my marriage, wondering who I really was, and later, dealing with the end of my marriage with four young children.
When you're faced with a divorce, or a relationship ending, it can seem easy just to hide under the covers and wish the world would swallow you up. But you know that you just can't do that. The pain of a separation can be debilitating, especially when you're splitting from a toxic ex. In this episode I share stories about my first divorce and the devastation I felt when I learned my husband was having an affair. I considered walking away from everything just to avoid the bullying and pain, until a friend reminded me I had a lot to fight for.
If you're experiencing feelings of running away or hiding under the covers as your world is changing because of divorce, I SEE YOU. I know exactly what you're going through. But girl, your life is too valuable to waste. Believe me, you're destined to do big things.
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I'm so excited you're joining me on the Single and Strong podcast! I'm Lori Linford, and I created this podcast as a place for strong, single women to learn how to lean in and become the best version of themselves while being single. After my first divorce 10 years ago (I'm a 2x divorce winner), I didn't see many resources out there for the sole purpose of being in a community of strong, empowered women, and learning to navigate singleness intentionally. So, the Single and Strong podcast was born.
In this bonus episode, I review the 6 main topics we'll be discussing on the podcast (but know that I'm sure this podcast will be ever-evolving). Take a listen to learn a bit more about me and my story, and why this podcast is so important to me and to single women everywhere.
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Launching in December 2021!
Welcome to the Single & Strong Podcast. I’m your host, Lori Linford.
I’ve created this podcast for all of you single and soon-to-be single women to help guide you through the crazy terrain of being single in a strong and empowered way. Your relationship status may have changed, and your life is probably changing daily, but I promise you that this new chapter can be your most successful one yet.
On this podcast we talk about creating the new woman you’re becoming in this new season of your life—trust me, for lots of us, change is NOT easy, but it CAN be so amazing once you realize you’ve been given this new beginning and you can be whoever you truly want to be! Yes, really!
We also discuss divorce, mental health, finances, parenting, dating, breakups, abuse, trauma, and so much more. Lots of us get frustrated in this new world of being single, and you may even judge yourself for your marriage or your relationship failing, but I want you to know that you aren’t alone. I invite you to come along with me on this journey through being solo, together.
So let me share a little about me: I’m a single mom, mentor and teacher, I’m a coach and I’m a BIG cheerleader for women. I’ve lived in Utah for most of my life, with a 3 year pit-stop in San Diego in my early 20s (and I’m truly a California sunshine beach girl at heart). I’ve been navigating this world of divorce, singleness, remarriage, and divorce and singleness AGAIN for over 10 years.
After my first divorce, I felt SO MUCH shame and guilt because my marriage failed. I told friends and family that being divorced was like packing for a trip to Hawaii and you end up getting dropped off in Alaska—you aren’t prepared, you aren’t ready for it, and you’re lost and confused. And let me tell you that the second time it was just as uncomfortable.
I’ve now been single for over 5 years and I’ve successfully raised 4 kids from my first marriage (parenting adult children is awesome!). And now I’m deep in the trenches of raising my young daughter from my second marriage after a surprise pregnancy at 45, so trust me when I say I ABSOLUTELY understand being single and single-parenting.
I hope you’ll join me as we grow together as single women and that you’ll feel strong in every aspect of your single life. My guests and I will share inspiring stories and give you new tools to help you be a better single parent, to stay in your power with your abusive or toxic ex, to be more confident in your life--allowing you to make more money, and so much more!
New episodes of this podcast will available every Wednesday, so be sure to subscribe and feel if you want to say hello or share with me a subject you’d like me to do an episode on, free to send me a DM on Instagram @LoriLinford! You can also join our community on Facebook by searching Single and Strong. I can’t wait to see you shine as a strong, single woman!