A follower asked, “Is it just me, or does a relationship feel like too much work these days?”

I'm sure that hit home for a lot of you.

In this episode, I explore the mindset that midlife love is exhausting and offer a gut-check: Are you really lazy… or just discouraged?

We’ll explore why this belief might be holding you back, how to shift your perspective, and five practical ways to reignite your confidence and show up with curiosity instead of cynicism.

Plus, a gentle (but honest) reminder: being chosen starts with you choosing you.

And don’t forget my Spring Special is live: 30-minute 1-on-1 sessions are half off through May. Let’s talk it out and get you unstuck. https://stan.store/the_sarah_valentine

Have a question for the podcast? Follow me on Instagram and threads @the_sarah_valentine or email sarah@intimateconsciousness.com

We’re kicking off a brand new season with a real talk question from a follower: “Where are Gen X meeting people these days?”

If you're single in your 40s or 50s, it can feel like all the old ways of connecting have disappeared, and dating apps are more draining than exciting.

In this episode, I share where real connection is still happening (yes, even offline), practical tips for using dating apps without the burnout, and how living a full, joyful life is the best dating strategy of all.

Plus, I talk about what it means to become the person you’d want to meet—and why that shift in mindset might just change everything.

Don’t forget—my Spring Coaching Special: 30-minute sessions are half off through May. https://stan.store/the_sarah_valentine

Do you have a question you want answered on the podcast? You can send it to me on Instagram @the_sarah_valentine or email sarah@intimateconsciousness.com.

This is the season to start again. Let’s do it together.

You asked: What are some practical things men can work on if they want to be more in touch with their feelings and emotions?

And I LOVE this question—because emotional connection isn’t weakness, it’s powerful, magnetic, and healing.

In this episode, I walk you through 5 tangible ways to start building emotional awareness, break old patterns of suppression, and become the kind of man who feels deeply and shows up fully in life, in love, and the bedroom.

I also share what might be getting in the way, why this isn’t your fault, and how to start changing it today.

Reminder: My Step Into Spring special is still going! Book a 30-minute one-on-one session for half off through May. Let’s work through your specific roadblocks together. https://stan.store/the_sarah_valentine

You're not broken. You’re just ready for more. Let’s do this.