I Didn't Date for 6 Years. Here's What Happened (with Sadie).

Self-Helpless

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Alternative Health, Science, Health & Fitness

4.8 • 3K Ratings

🗓️ 25 January 2026

⏱️ 40 minutes

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It’s another Subscriber Stories episode! Delanie Fischer chats with subscriber Sadie, who made the bold choice to stop dating for six years to focus on raising her son, deep personal growth, and meaningful friendships. Sadie shares the tools and resources that have supported her most—including ones she created herself—as well as how she met her partner when she was truly ready. Want to be considered for a "Subscriber Stories" Series episode? Apply here: https://www.delaniefischer.com/submissions Visit jonesroadbeauty.com and use code HELPLESS for a free Cool Gloss on your first order. Episode Highlights: The Dating App Sadie Met Her Partner On Destigmatizing Sexuality for Women & Moms 2 Tips for Healthy Non-Attachment in Dating How to Make a “Bad Girl” List 1 Simple Tool to Release Everyday Guilt 2 Book Recs for Intimacy & Connection Sadie’s 1-Year Dating Experiment Sadie's website: https://www.sadiefreely.com ____ A quick 5-star rating means a ton! ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/self-helpless/id1251196416⁠ Get a bunch of free Self-Helpless goodies: ⁠https://www.selfhelplesspodcast.com/⁠ Ad-free episodes (audio & video) now on ⁠Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/selfhelpless⁠ Your Host, Delanie Fischer:⁠ https://www.delaniefischer.com⁠ ____ Related Episodes: Reinventing Midlife: Career, Identity, and Aging Your Way with Sherri Dindal: https://www.delaniefischer.com/selfhelplesspodcast/episode/1e7637e8/reinventing-midlife-career-identity-and-aging-your-way-with-sherri-dindal Your Burning Relationship Questions Answered with Rachel DeAlto: https://www.delaniefischer.com/selfhelplesspodcast/episode/3f1ddb9c/your-burning-relationship-questions-answered-with-rachel-dealto When You're Single At 35 (+ Eldest Daughter Syndrome) with Natalie Katona: https://www.delaniefischer.com/selfhelplesspodcast/episode/23f054b6/when-youre-single-at-35-eldest-daughter-syndrome-with-natalie-katona Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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