Erin Austin’s Thursday Blog and Podcast

And For That Reason I'm Out

Erin talks about her last dating experience of 2023 and it was doozy. As much as Erin wants to find something meaningful, after the way things ended with "Juan Eduardo," Erin has decided that dating just may not be in the cards for her right now or possibly at all.

Am I Too Old To Date?

In an effort to clear out the bad juju from 2023, Erin talks about her first dating disaster to kick off 2023. Why did Erin's age become such an issue?

2023 - The Year Of Love And Loss

Erin hasn't done a podcast in awhile and she talks about why she hasn't and how 2023 affected her and her mojo

Conversations Are Underrated

Conversations in relationships are undervalued and Erin touches on a recent dating situation. Also, Erin talked with Rob Thomas of Matchbox 20 and he talks about how he and his wife have made it work for 25 years.

This Podcast May Not Be For Everyone

Trauma, Narcissistic Abuse, and Moving Forward

***REAL NAMES WERE NOT USED IN THIS PODCAST***  Erin talks about the trauma she has been trying to work on since breaking up with "The Guy To Steer Clear Of In Memphis.  She also talks about some of the narcissistic abuse and how she plans and how she is trying to move forward.  

The Guy To Steer Clear Of In Memphis, The Finale Part 3

***NOTE: REAL NAMES WERE NOT USED IN THIS PODCAST*** Erin talks about her real-life dating experiences with "The Guy To Steer Clear Of In Memphis".  This is a raw and very honest account of what she dealt with from July 7 to about July 18.   1:00-4:30 What He's Saying about Erin That's Not True, 4:30-11:45 Peabody disaster, 12:00-14:00 He Shows Up, 14:00-29:45 Erin Finds Out What He's Been Hiding On His Phone, 29:25- 32:45 His "Dysfunction", 32:45-40:10 The Crazy Car Ride, 42:20-47:00 Calli...

The Guy To Steer Clear Of In Memphis, The Finale Part 2

***NOTE: REAL NAMES WERE NOT USED IN THIS PODCAST*** 1:30-8:00 Kicking "Dustin Barker" out, 9:00-13:00 He Comes Back, 13:00- 14:45 The Bathroom Incident, 14:145-16:45 Valentine's Day Ruined, 16:45 -22:00 New Orleans Trip Ruined, 22:00-33:00 Houston We Have A Problem, 33:00-38:00 St. Patty's Day And Kicking Him Out, 39:00-41:30 San Fran and Random Shadiness, 42:30-47:00 Broken Phone Weekend, 47:30-50:30 Coke Over Me, 52:00-57:00 Ft. Lauderdale Shadiness, 57:30-63:30 River Trip, 63:30 - 4th of...

The Guy To Steer Clear Of In Memphis, The Finale Pt. 1

***NOTE: REAL NAMES WERE NOT USED IN THIS PODCAST*** Erin talks about her real-life dating experiences with "The Guy To Steer Clear Of In Memphis".  This is a raw and very honest account of what she dealt with from Oct 2021 to New Year's Day 2022.       3:00 Random Woman in Erin's House, 7:00 Lion King Ruined, 9:15 Luke Combs Concert Ruined, 11:00-17:00Thanksgiving Shit Show,  17:30 Erin's Dog Died, 21:00 Comedy Show Shit Show, 22:45-31:45 Crack Den Shit Show, 32:00 His Secret Date, 34:45...

Feeling Stuck

With the ending of Erin's last relationship, she talks about how she feels stuck on moving forward and how it has affected her.

The Guy To Steer Clear Of In Memphis

***NOTE: REAL NAMES WERE NOT USED IN THIS PODCAST***

The Balls In The Air

Erin talks about the things going on at once and how it's a bit overwhelming and how it's had an impact on her mentally. Also, talks about the things she's worried about once she moves and how she's lonely.

When God Dangles A Carrot...The Conclusion

18:45 References Devin Dawson's song Placebo 

Starting My New Life

Erin talks about the good news about her new job and how she'll be starting her life over in a new city trying to make new friends, date, and find a house.

When God Dangles A Carrot

Erin gives a brief rundown of her dating history and talks about the list of qualities she has wanted in "her person". Then she talks about a recent experience of meeting someone she had a strong connection with and wonders why they crossed her path. Why did God dangle that carrot in front of her?

Your Mental Health Struggles

Erin talks about mental health stigma, her mental health struggles, and what she does to help her in that dark spot.

Dating And Job Hunting, How Are They The Same

Erin talks about her recent experience in trying to find a job which leads her to draw comparisons between the dating world and trying to find a job.

Happy Birthday Dad

Erin talks about some of the things she's done in the last couple of years to remember her dad on his birthday.

What's Been Happening?

Erin gives an update on her job search, the struggle, her love life, Christmas, and some random stuff.

Erin's Tarot Card Reading

Erin recently had a tarot card reading.  There are several parts that are very interesting and several parts that have Erin racking her brain trying to figure out.  It'll be interesting to look back and see how it all works out in the coming months.  

A Bomb Gets Dropped On You

This episode was recorded earlier this week  Erin found out some very shocking information this week and gets emotional as she shares how it made her feel when she found out.   

Can You Be Friends With Your Exes

Erin talks about how she thought she was friends with her ex-boyfriend, but maybe he wasn't really her friend after all.

How Much Of Your Past Do You Reveal

When It comes to your past and your sexual past, how much do you reveal to people you're dating or your partner?

Dudes, Dating Apps, The Debacle

Erin talks with her friend Nick about the different types of guys on dating apps, what the agenda is, and why he thinks it's a waste of time.

I'm At A Crossroads

After getting a couple not so favorable opinions about the podcast, Erin considers stopping the podcast and blog altogether. She goes over the comments that were made and talks about how she feels about them.

Was He Doing Me A Favor Or Was That A Jerk Move?

Erin goes over the reasons she got for her latest break up and were those reasons legit...Erin also reveals the discovery she made of the weekend and maybe the reason she got was just an excuse.

Gentlemen Prefer Blondes?

For a Flash Back Friday edition, Erin dives back deep into one of her early blogs from 2007. Has her opinion changed over the years? Or does Erin still think that "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes?"

What Is the Right Path And How Will I Know?

Erin talks about how she isn't sure on what path to take in life and wants to know how she'll figure it out...plus what does she do with all of the free time she has besides just worry.

Is This My Mid-Life Crisis?

With the pandemic, losing my job, and the guy I was dating walking away...Am I having my mid-life crisis? It's a fair question.

Was It Easy For Him?

When the last guy I dated walked away,  I wondered was it easy for him or did he feel like I did?  

Don't Get Too Comfortable

Sometimes in life, we get too comfortable with where we are that we stop growing and lose our edge. In this episode, I talk about how got to feel and be too comfortable.

How Am I Doing Now?

I talk about my feelings and mental state after the recent events.

Life Hits You When You Least Expect It

I talk about how my life became a Country song after losing my job.

Today I Turn A New Page

In this episode, I talk about my departure from 100.3 The Bull and my path to Houston

Introduction to the new podcast

Thanks for checking out my first podcast. In this episode I introduce myself and why I decided to start the podcast in the first place.