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September 24, 2025 52 mins

What if the secret to dating after divorce isn’t who you meet… but who you are when you’re with them?

In this episode, I’m joined by dating coach Erika Ettin, founder of A Little Nudge. Since 2011 she has been helping people navigate online dating from the very first click to the first date, with her work featured in The New York Times, The Washington Post, NPR, and CBS.

Together we explore how to date like a force after divorce. We dig into the most important question to ask yourself: “Do I like me when I’m with them?” Erika shares simple wins you can try right away, how to recognize the red flags in your own patterns that might be holding you back, and what’s really happening with today’s dating trends. She also answers the big question about dating apps — are they on their way out? 👀

And be sure to listen through to the end of the episode, where you’ll hear the very first listener share their own “I’m a force after divorce” story.

Learn more about Erika and her services:

Email: info@alittlenudge.com alittlenudge.com+1

Website: alittlenudge.com (contact + services) alittlenudge.com

Instagram: @alittlenudge Instagram

Join us November 1–2 for the Happily Divorced Club Fall Virtual Retreat

Over two days you’ll hear from:

Bree Sullivan-Howell on crushing divorce and taking back your power

Phil Weiss on gaining financial clarity and confidence

Aurisha Smolarski, LMFT on creating a holiday game plan with more ease

Riana Malia on moving from stuck to starting over

The retreat is included with membership to the Happily Divorced Club ($14.99 a month). Learn more at https://www.divorcedandhappy.net/about-6


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The Happily Divorced Club is where community comes alive after divorce. It’s a space to connect, share, and grow with others who truly get it — through book clubs, retreats, meet-ups, and private podcasts. Because life after divorce isn’t meant to be done alone.

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