I'm single in midlife but dating apps terrify me - help!

About this episode

Comedian Helen Thorn discusses the challenges of dating in midlife after a divorce.

In the first ever episode of Second Act's new bonus series, Second Act Unpacked, comedian and author Helen Thorn joins Isabel to take a deep dive into navigating the dating scene in midlife. Following a difficult and highly publicised divorce, Helen gets refreshingly candid about what it’s really like to put yourself back out there in your 40s. Have a question you'd like Host: Isabel Mohan Producer: Millie Jackson Editor: Celine Ponio Bagtas Executive producers: Isabel Mohan and Danielle Lawler Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

People in this episode

Host: Isabel Mohan

Guest: Helen Thorn

Topics covered

• dating
• midlife
• divorce
• comedy
• relationships

Keywords

• dating apps
• midlife dating
• divorce
• comedy
• relationships

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Organizations: Hello! Magazine Ltd.

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