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Secrets with Kate McGwire

66 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 74 ratings

A hilarious, candid conversation about being over thirty, flirty and single!

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Togethering

January 24, 2024 23:00 - 29 minutes - 29.1 MB

It's no secret dating was a real struggle for me. I thought once I found my person I'd be on Easy Street and everything would be simple. The joke was on me! At 40 years old I decided to live with someone for the very first time! 

I Got Stuck

December 31, 2023 20:00 - 17 minutes - 17.2 MB

I crashed into a wall with this podcast this year. Instead of pretending the elephant isn't sitting in the room, I'm going to address it. I want to share with you why I got stuck this year and what I decided to do about it. 

Dating the Single Parent

September 27, 2023 19:00 - 34 minutes - 33 MB

Single parents need loving too! But I wasn't going to be the person to do it. I had a rule. I wouldn't fall for someone who already had someone else to love. Please know all the rules get tossed when you're dating someone who has a kid. 

Assume You Are Dating the Same Guy

August 09, 2023 19:00 - 26 minutes - 25.8 MB

Until you have the talk about being exclusive, assume he is dating more than just you. And you should be dating more than just him! And you shouldn't be upset about it! With that attitude, there is no need to be spending your time on this Facebook page that goes against everything I believe when it comes to dating.

The Late Blooming Groom

June 28, 2023 04:14 - 56 minutes - 53.8 MB

Love is not a gender thing, it's a human thing. In my mind it was hard for women to find love, but not for men. If they were single later in life it's because they chose to be. This episode shows how small minded that thought is. Men crave that human connection as much as we do and as time races by they feel just as frustrated and hopeless as we do. Well at least the good ones do. 

Give Up Your Love Plan

June 07, 2023 19:00 - 29 minutes - 29 MB

Nothing in my dating life went as planned. It's only when I stopped fighting it that the plan I dreamed of became reality and so much more! 

Set the Pace

May 17, 2023 19:00 - 29 minutes - 29.4 MB

Dating always felt out of control for me. I was always reacting instead of being proactive. Then I switched things up and decided to do what was best for me and crazy things happened!  

Brush Your Teeth

May 10, 2023 19:00 - 38 minutes - 38.2 MB

You can't survive 25 years of being single without picking up a few tricks & strategies along the way to handle being dumped. It wasn't pretty but I found my way through it. 

Manifesting Love

December 31, 2022 20:00 - 20 minutes - 19.9 MB

DON'T SKIP THIS ONE! Yes, manifesting love sounds hokey! I 100% agree with you. Just listen for a short 20 minutes. If anything you'll get a good laugh at the crazy things I did to find love.  

Blast from the Past

November 23, 2022 22:30 - 25 minutes - 24.3 MB

I give this guy a standing ovation on the way he broke up with me. That was the only memorable thing about our time together!

The Real Ugly Truth

October 26, 2022 19:00 - 31 minutes - 32.2 MB

I can't be constantly telling you to have hope and stay positive if I don't talk about the other side of being single later in life. The side that is lonely and not always up for a party. The side we don't share. The side we pretend isn't there and will hopefully go away one day. Today we talk about it! And laugh about it! 

Letting Go of Unfulfilling Relationships

September 28, 2022 19:00 - 46 minutes - 42.9 MB

The only regret about my past that I have is that I stayed way too long in unfulfilling relationships. After chatting with my guest & relationship expert, Sandra Wood, I learned this is a struggle for many of us!  Listen to hear you're not the only one. Listen for great takeaways on how to walk away! It's the only way to get to the good stuff! 

He Did What?

September 07, 2022 19:00 - 38 minutes - 36.5 MB

There are bad dates, and then there is her bad date! Your jaw will drop when you hear this story! Then you'll laugh out loud. Because that's really all you can do when you hear what he did! 

Year 1 Love Lessons

August 17, 2022 19:00 - 38 minutes - 37.7 MB

I've been a wife now for 1 year! And just like all the other years of my life, I've learned a few things. It's been fascinating to see how being single for 40 years has really played a role in my ability to share my life with my husband. There are definitely benefits to finding love later in life and there are definitely a few challenges for a single girl who is now married. 

I Got Catfished!

July 13, 2022 19:00 - 31 minutes - 31.7 MB

WARNING: This is cringe-worthy...for me! As embarrassing as this story is, I have to share it. Please listen with love & laughter, not judgment.

Commit to the Present

June 29, 2022 19:00 - 54 minutes - 48.4 MB

If you have one foot in the past and one foot in the future you're pissing all over today. Staying focused on the moment you are in does not come easy but my guest tries her best to practice this with every dating experience. She hasn't found her person yet, but she's learning a lot about herself along the way!

The Bride-to-Be!

June 15, 2022 19:00 - 51 minutes - 47.6 MB

My guest has the most beautiful, positive attitude not just about love but about life! She has the bride-to-be glow, which you'll hear but after hearing her story I know she has always been an optimistic person. She never stopped believing and definitely didn't listen to the nay-sayers instead she forged ahead and found love! 

The Hopeful Romantic

June 01, 2022 19:00 - 40 minutes - 37.9 MB

Two divorces, lots of bad dates and she's not giving up! My guest this week looks at her love life in such a positive & hilarious way (as we all should)! Instead of condemning herself for the choices made, she laughs it off & looks to the future with hope. You'll laugh at her crazy dating life and you'll be inspired to keep dating!

Family Expectations

May 18, 2022 19:00 - 50 minutes - 48.1 MB

It's tough enough being single long after your friends get married. But it's even tougher when your family and your religious background pile on the expectations for something that is out of your control.  Special Guest: Sheli Fulcher Koontz

Just Go!

May 04, 2022 19:00 - 20 minutes - 20.2 MB

There are so many steps to dating these days! Create the perfect online profile. Connect with someone who is preferably not a troll. Move from messaging to texting to talking on the phone. Then hopefully you both want to meet face to face. Don't give up now! Go meet the guy! It's just one drink. Just go! 

My Gut Instinct Confuses Me

April 20, 2022 19:00 - 24 minutes - 24.6 MB

I have never been good at following my gut instinct in any part of my life BUT in my defense, my gut instinct doesn't always give me all the information upfront. It's usually just a twitch or a tingle that something is off, but I don't know what! 

And the Dating Oscar goes to...

March 30, 2022 19:00 - 20 minutes - 19.6 MB

As far as I know, there are no acting awards given in dating so what's the point of putting in all that effort?

The Hope Chest

March 09, 2022 20:00 - 23 minutes - 22.9 MB

"Who does it really work out for? Give me one example of someone it actually works out for!"  I have a name for you other than Cinderella! I have a story of someone who has found love! 

The Ugly Truth about Dating

February 23, 2022 20:00 - 25 minutes - 24.5 MB

There are some horrible, unspeakable truths about dating. And it's time to share. This episode is the ugly truth about dating today.

I Have a Secret

February 09, 2022 20:00 - 22 minutes - 21.9 MB

The older I got, the more secrets I kept about my dating life. It's a self-defense move that I have no regrets about. 

The Seven Year Itch

January 26, 2022 20:00 - 29 minutes - 27.8 MB

Being in a dead-end relationship can be just as lonely as being single. The struggle comes from identifying that it is a dead-end relationship, especially when you want him to be the one so badly! 

Time to Quit Dating?

January 05, 2022 20:00 - 25 minutes - 24.2 MB

At what point do you give up on dating? When is that moment to wave the white flag and surrender? Can throwing in the towel change your luck for the better? 

Can Nice Guys Grow?

December 15, 2021 20:00 - 25 minutes - 24.2 MB

How much time do you invest in the nice guy that you don't feel a thing for? What are his chances of becoming a grower? 

The Guy's Perspective

December 01, 2021 20:00 - 55 minutes - 53 MB

Hear what it's like to date in the world of social media, online dating, and pandemics from a guy's point of view.  Are they just as frustrated as women are or living it up swiping left & right? 

S2: E5: The Guy's Perspective

December 01, 2021 20:00 - 55 minutes - 53 MB

Hear what it's like to date in the world of social media, online dating, and pandemics from a guy's point of view.  Are they just as frustrated as women are or living it up swiping left & right? 

S2: E4: The Connection Point

November 17, 2021 20:00 - 26 minutes - 24.7 MB

You're not single because there is something wrong with you. You're single because your person isn't ready for you yet! 

The Connection Point

November 17, 2021 20:00 - 26 minutes - 24.7 MB

You're not single because there is something wrong with you. You're single because your person isn't ready for you yet! 

S2: E3: The Wrong Crowd

November 03, 2021 19:00 - 31 minutes - 27.7 MB

Not everyone needs to hear about your dating life (says the girl with a podcast about her dating life). Be very careful about who you confide in!

The Wrong Crowd

November 03, 2021 19:00 - 31 minutes - 27.7 MB

Not everyone needs to hear about your dating life (says the girl with a podcast about her dating life). Be very careful about who you confide in!

S2: E2: The Questions You Shouldn't Ask

October 13, 2021 19:00 - 24 minutes - 23.9 MB

Are "The Rules" coming back into play? Are there questions to avoid asking in order to keep your dating life from blowing up? Let's dive in and find out!

The Questions You Shouldn't Ask

October 13, 2021 19:00 - 24 minutes - 23.9 MB

Are "The Rules" coming back into play? Are there questions to avoid asking in order to keep your dating life from blowing up? Let's dive in and find out!

S2: E1: Becoming Mrs.

September 29, 2021 19:00 - 24 minutes - 23.7 MB

Well, that's done. Crossed the finish line. Check that box off my list. Was it worth all the hoopla I dreamed out for so long? 

Becoming Mrs.

September 29, 2021 19:00 - 24 minutes - 23.7 MB

Well, that's done. Crossed the finish line. Check that box off my list. Was it worth all the hoopla I dreamed of for so long? 

S1: E:25 The Secret

June 16, 2021 19:00 - 24 minutes - 23.8 MB

I thought it was hot and exciting when he said, "let's not tell anyone we're dating." Wrong! Don't ever be anyone's secret, ever. 

S1: E24: Red Flag Warning

June 09, 2021 19:00 - 35 minutes - 34.9 MB

I was like a moth to a flame when it came to red flags in my dating life. Game on! Challenge accepted! And it always ended with a crash & burn! 

S1: E23: The Power Flip

June 02, 2021 19:00 - 35 minutes - 34.2 MB

Stop waiting and wondering where you stand. Flip the power switch and take control of your dating life! 

S1: E22: Plan for Love

May 26, 2021 19:00 - 30 minutes - 30.5 MB

How is love supposed to come into your life if there is no room for it? You need to make a plan to not have a plan...this will make sense in 30 minutes.  

S1: E21: The Illusion

May 19, 2021 19:00 - 30 minutes - 29.2 MB

Why is it when you break up, your ex is suddenly the best version of themself? They're not. It's an illusion. 

S1: E:20 Validation

May 12, 2021 19:00 - 28 minutes - 27.8 MB

If you want this as much as I did, I get how you're feeling! I've been there! I can relate and you are 100% justified in your feelings!

S1: E19: The Showman

May 05, 2021 19:00 - 32 minutes - 32.2 MB

He commands a room, he's charming, he's emotionally unavailable and I had to have him!

S1: E18: Light Bulb Moments

April 28, 2021 19:00 - 20 minutes - 20.1 MB

Helping him realize that he can't live without you doesn't work. You can't create light bulb moments for him, no matter how hard you try. 

S1: E17: Eyes Wide Open

April 21, 2021 19:00 - 31 minutes - 30.9 MB

Dating can be easier to navigate if your eyes are open. I choose to date with my eyes shut and my head in the sand for way too long! 

S1 E16 Where the Hell is He?

April 14, 2021 19:00 - 47 minutes - 46.3 MB

Our married friends constantly ask, "Why can't you just meet someone?" I would if you can tell me where he is! Are they hiding? Is there a secret stash of available men somewhere? Tell me! 

S1: E15: The Sex Talk

April 07, 2021 19:00 - 33 minutes - 31 MB

This is not a podcast about abstinence so let's get it out there. It's time to have the sex talk! Is it like a fine wine and only gets better with age or does it only complicate the already complicated world of dating over 35? 

S1: E15: Mr. In The Meantime

March 31, 2021 19:00 - 25 minutes - 24.8 MB

Dating in your 30s and 40s can feel scarce. So what's the harm with filling in the meantime with a warm body?