357. Why Does Scrolling Dating Apps After Divorce Sound Like a Better Idea Than Going to Bed?

357. Why Does Scrolling Dating Apps After Divorce Sound Like a Better Idea Than Going to Bed?

June 30, 2026 · 43 min · Season 5 · Episode 357

About this episode

The episode explores the reasons behind the urge to scroll dating apps after divorce, highlighting the search for relief rather than love.

It's late. You're tired. You know you should put your phone down and go to sleep. Instead, you're opening Bumble. Or Hinge. Or Facebook Dating. Just to "see who's out there." Again. If you've ever found yourself scrolling dating apps after divorce when you weren't actually ready to date, this episode is for you. Because most of the time, you're not looking for love. You're looking for relief. In this episode, Dawn, Tiffini, and Joy unpack what is really happening when loneliness, heartbreak, ...

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Host: Dawn

Guests: Tiffini, Joy

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Organizations: Bumble, Hinge, Facebook Dating

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