#197 - After Dark: Building Body Confidence & Dating in Your 40s | Interview by Yolanda Russell

Summary:   Hey besties! Coming at you with another After Dark episode and this one is all about dating in your 40s. Diane was recently a guest on Yolanda Russell’s podcast, Date Better, where she shares her opinions on dating, her strategies, mindset, and how it’s evolved over the last 10 years. They also talk about building body confidence and how working on yourself physically impacts your dating life.   Key Takeaways:   04:35 - Diane shares how she got started in the fitness industry 07:13 - The post-breakup/divorce glow-up is a thing! 09:27 - Advice for someone just getting started on their fitness journey 14:14 - Why Diane created her women’s-only fitness gym  15:47 - Getting back into the dating world after divorce 19:34 - Don’t make this dating mistake!  22:19 - How to go from dating desperation to IDGAF 26:12 - Why you shouldn’t care if he stood you up on a date  26:59 - The key to maintaining a high vibration & good energy if a man cancels on you 32:07 - Use this mindset hack if men find you “intimidating" 34:05 - Moving from dating apps to social media. Should you do it? 41:32 - 1 trick to help take the pressure off the first date 42:52 - How to approach dating when you have children 47:25 - Finding & knowing your deal breakers in a relationship 50:55 - Why you should never settle for something you don’t want 55:43 - Diane spills the tea on her new man. Is marriage off the table? 1:05:36 - An empowering message that all women need to hear right now   Resources Mentioned:   EP #192 - After Dark: Embracing Your Steamy Desires in Dating & Relationships with Yolanda Russell Check out the Book, Single on Purpose by John Kim Join the Sensual Dance Movement and feel confident in your skin   Connect with Yolanda:   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_yolandarussell  Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/break-up-glow-up/id1467902174  Website: https://theyolandarussell.com/    Connect with Diane:   GET ON MY E-MAIL NEWSLETTER HERE Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dianeflores_ifbb_pro/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dianeflores_ifbb_pro   Ask me anything! E-mail: diane@venusfitnessstudio.com    Work with Diane:   The Goddess Body Project 12 week program Check out the New Client Offer at Venus  Apply to be on our Competition Team HERE Ditch Deprivation 12 week Diet Coaching Program Get your FREE backstage packing list for competition here   Fuel Your Body with the Goods:   Cured Nutrition Code: BossBitch saves 20% off first order Fave Boss Bitch Protein Bars - Built Bars *Use Promo Code: “Diane” at check out Try Meal Prep Delivery with FitKitchen Code: Diane10  Try this Energy Shot from Magic Mind - Code: BBRadio for 20% off first order Visit Titan Nutrition for the exclusive offer for BossBitch listeners *Promo code BossBitch at check out Visit HiYo for 20% off non-alcoholic beverages HERE  Nutrishop Supplement Shop - Code: BossBitch (free shipping)   Dress Up & Show Up Like a Boss Bitch:   For 15% off your purchase at Toxic Angels Bikinis use Code: Diane  Get $10 off Bombshell Sports Wear HERE For 15% off at Pseudo Force Studio Apparel, use Code: BossBitch Salty Savage Fitness Apparel Code: AmandaGlitters