The Bitter to Better Podcast

The Bitter to Better Podcast

Tracie Pinnock is a Marriage & Family Therapist and Dating Coach for women. She uses both personal and professional experience to share thoughts and advice that help women thrive after breakups, separations and divorces and provides guidance for dating better the next time around.

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July 14, 2025 39 mins

In this episode I welcome Mattie Clark, my friend and a family constellations facilitator, to explore the intriguing world of family constellations and its connection to astrology, breakups, dating and grieving. 


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In this episode I delve into the five tenets of dating better, a topic that recently resonated with my audience on social media. These tenets are designed to help you have a more effective, efficient, and enjoyable dating experience. I share some personal anecdotes, including the story of my fiancé, Josh, whom I affectionately call my "all seasons man," and discuss the possibility of having him as a guest on the podcast. I also sha...

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June 2, 2025 13 mins

This episode was inspired by a recent conversation that I had with a woman who asked the age old question, "why do I attract X type of guys?". I had some thoughts! 

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May 26, 2025 19 mins
I hear you, I see you, I feel you, I am you if you are the default parent for your children. In this episode I discuss the challenges of being your child's primary parent while trying to date and I provide practical solutions to managing this reality. 

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CORRECTION: In the episode I mention that...
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May 19, 2025 18 mins
In this episode I discuss the importance of filling your social buckets through intentionally participating in a variety of social events and putting yourself in different social environments. In summary, you must go outside to date successfully. 

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Ep. 15: How to EFFECTIVELY Use Dating Apps htt...
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May 12, 2025 12 mins

In this episode I update you on changes to the podcast and what to expect moving forward. I'm excited to be back to it.

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December 1, 2024 10 mins

Hey friends hey! I'm back a year later with life updates and more to come.

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November 23, 2023 12 mins

I been gone for a minute now I'm back with the...gratitude. Just a quick hello on Thanksgiving day. I share my current thoughts and opinions about my decision to spend Thanksgiving "alone".


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MINISODE: Happy Mother's Day! https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/k5I...

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October 17, 2023 10 mins

So, I cried during the Eras Tour cinematic experience...


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Just some off the cuff thoughts regarding challenging transitions...inspired by my current personal experience.


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October 3, 2023 12 mins
Lower your standards! Yep, I said it. TO BE CLEAR, I'm referring to FIRST DATE standards NOT your ideal partner standards. Listen for my 4 (I originally said 3...my bad!) questions to ask yourself to determine if you should go on a first date with a guy. 

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Ep. 3: It's Dating Season! https://spo...
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In this minisode I'm informing some and reminding others to take some pressure off dating by recognizing that most dating partners are here for a good time and not a long time so lean into this reality and make the most of it in order to live your best dating life!


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In this episode I explain the importance of following a sleep routine for good sleep hygiene and I walk you through how to create one.


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Ep. 19: Let's Create Your Morning Routine https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/TgjHM2GUqCb


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In this episode I help you assess your dating pool and explain what to do to make changes to it.


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Ep. 8: How Good AND Bad Dating Can Uplevel Your Standards https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/QQnQVYZwHCb

Ep. 15: How To EFFECTIVELY UseDating Apps https://spotifyanchor-web.app.li...

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In this episode I explain tasks to do to help soothe yourself through the challenging emotions you may feel after a breakup.


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Ep. 4: Practical Considerations for Recovering After Breakups https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/kamkkrUR0Cb


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September 4, 2023 24 mins

In this episode I use my current dating experience to explain how to realistically casually date multiple people simultaneously.


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Why Women Should Date Like Men https://youtu.be/iKHuBBL4wVc

Ep. 3: It's Dating Season! https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/p3NCgZUwHCb

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Ep. 13: Solo Getaways... https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/zKf11ojVqCb


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August 21, 2023 20 mins

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So this was QUITE an unexpected episode. I was stood up on a date for the first time...and then I made some new friends and had a blast. ***Please rate and review the podcast and respond to the poll and episode question (Spotify only) if you'd like to share your thoughts*** BOOK A FREE CALL https://calendly.com/traciepinnock Join my email list https://tphtherapy.us14.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=be02a721b82e4378558515ed3&i...
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In this episode I talk about the benefits of having a morning routine, share my routine and help you create one of your own.


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