Love, Brie

SEASON 2 is BACK WITH A BANG! Brianne Hogan doesn’t want to be single anymore! Lock up your sons! Here she comes! Well, okay, maybe it’s not quite like that. Although in my world, it is quite the revelation since the most significant thing about me, for the majority of my life, is that I’m single. And, yeah, I have a podcast called Seriously Single! But what does this mean? I explain in the episode, but mainly I want to drive home you can love your single life AND not want to be single anymore. They don't have to be mutually exclusive! I really do like being single, and I already have a full life, and so I know that whomever is the lucky guy who gets to walk through my door, will be worth the wait… However, I’m sure as hell not waiting for him. Connect with Brianne: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠| ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠| ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Substack⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Dining alone! Scary or empowering? Personally, I love dining alone and have done so for many years. I think it's important to do whether you're in a relationship or not, but especially as a single woman. In this episode, I break down my easy steps on how to make dining alone less scary and more empowering. I promise if you follow my tips with an open mind, you'll get excited to take yourself on a real date to your fave restaurant. Connect with the Seriously Single community: ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ Connect with Brianne: ⁠⁠TikTok ⁠⁠| ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠Website ⁠⁠| ⁠⁠Substack⁠⁠ Listen to the⁠⁠ Seriously Single Playlist

When it comes to your dating patterns and history, like Taylor Swift says, "You're the problem, it's you." So that's what we're talking about in today's episode with guest, Dr. Karin Luise: untangling our toxic dating patterns and learning how to choose ourselves no matter how scary and sad it might be to end the relationship we know has to end. I talk about ending my recent situationship with my ex and the tools I've used to let go and heal and forgive him and myself. Karin also shares her dating history and how she's been able to find her "zen" and *finally* feel good about being single after a slew of toxic relationships. Dr. Karin Luise is an award-winning Author, Speaker, Master Life Coach, Soul Guide and Course Creator with a PhD in Counseling & Education. She blends 20 years of practice and research with her spiritual gifts as a Medium, Intuitive and Channel to guide people through mind-blowing transformations. She is obsessed with helping people release the programming of their past, remember who they are and tap into the power and purpose that they are here to enjoy in all levels of their lives – while having the time of their lives! Her retreats have brought healing and transformation to hundreds of men and women ready to live their purpose. Connect with the Seriously Single community: ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ Connect with Brianne: ⁠⁠TikTok ⁠⁠| ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠Website ⁠⁠| ⁠⁠Substack⁠⁠ Listen to the⁠⁠ Seriously Single Playlist Connect with Karin: Instagram | Website

I'm a Master at Master Dater. I've been single forever and I'm an only child. I know what it takes to love and enjoy your own presence. If you're wondering how to start master dating, here I discuss what I believe to be at the heart and foundation of master dating: knowing you! Connect with the Seriously Single community: ⁠Instagram⁠ Connect with Brianne: ⁠TikTok ⁠| ⁠Instagram⁠ | ⁠Website ⁠| ⁠Substack⁠ Listen to the⁠ Seriously Single Playlist

I think this is the perfect way to further introduce the podcast. Creating and manifesting your f**k yes life -- with or without the partner -- is all about getting right with YOU! And there's no better guest to tell us how than Kelly Pender. Kelly Pender’s work provides an energetic permission slip for you to unlock who you authentically are and who the f*ck your soul came here to be - to manifest anything you desire! She’s a Yoga Teacher of 10 years turned Manifestation & Mindset Coach, Hypnotherapist, and EFT Tapping Practitioner who has worked with 100’s of women to help them live UNAPOLOGETIC in their soul purpose & create an unstoppable mindset to manifest their f*ck yes life  Kelly’s the founder of The Badass Babe Self Development Brand and Badass Babe Oracle Podcast host. Connect with the Seriously Single community: ⁠Instagram⁠ Connect with Brianne: ⁠TikTok ⁠| ⁠Instagram⁠ | ⁠Website ⁠| ⁠Substack⁠ Listen to the⁠ Seriously Single Playlist Find Kelly here:  Website | Instagram | Podcast

n this episode of Love, Brie, I’m diving into what it really feels like to navigate the holidays as a single 42-year-old woman — and how to actually enjoy it. If the season has ever made you feel behind, lonely, or like you need a partner to make things “magical,” this episode is your reminder that your life isn’t missing anything. You’re allowed to have a beautiful, meaningful holiday on your own terms.I share my own honest tips for how to enjoy the holidays alone and how to create joy, comfort, and self-love when you’re single during the holidays. If you’re a single woman over 40, or just trying to make the holidays feel good again, this episode will give you grounding, softness, and a little sparkle. Tune in for real talk, self-love, and permission to build a holiday season that feels like you — exactly where you are, exactly as you are.read the substack essay here: https://briannehogan.substack.com/p/how-a-single-42-year-old-woman-enjoysConnect with Brie: Enjoy a 20% discount code for my Substack ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here. ⁠⁠⁠⁠Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠briannehogan.ca⁠⁠⁠⁠Substack:⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://briannehogan.substack.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.instagram.com/lovebriehogan⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok:⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.tiktok.com/@briannehogan

On this episode of Love, Brie, I chat with Annette Benedetti, a Portland-based sex and intimacy coach and host of the globally acclaimed podcast Talk Sex With Annette (ranked in the top 2.5% worldwide!). Annette shares her bold and fascinating personal experiment: having an orgasm every single day for a year.We dive into her journey, exploring how dedicating yourself to daily orgasms can help you discover your own pleasure, approach sex and intimacy more mindfully, and unlock blended, internal, and multiple orgasms, both solo and with a partner.Some highlights from our conversation:Orgasms in your 40s: How libido changes with age and why it’s important to nurture it.Solo pleasure: Why you don’t need a partner to have a fulfilling orgasm and connect with your body.Understanding your body: How daily orgasm practice can deepen awareness of your own pleasure zones and desires.Mindful intimacy: How incorporating intentional orgasms can transform your sexual experience and self-love practices.Whether you’re in midlife or just looking to boost your sexual self-awareness, this episode is packed with insights on pleasure, libido, and orgasm mastery.Tune in to learn how orgasms aren’t just fun—they’re a vital tool for understanding and honouring your own body.Connect with Brie: Enjoy a 20% discount code for my Substack ⁠⁠⁠⁠here. ⁠⁠⁠Website: ⁠⁠⁠briannehogan.ca⁠⁠⁠Substack:⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://briannehogan.substack.com/⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠www.instagram.com/lovebriehogan⁠⁠⁠TikTok:⁠⁠⁠ https://www.tiktok.com/@briannehoganConnect with Annette: https://talksexwithannette.com/https://substack.com/@talksexwithannettehttps://www.instagram.com/annettebenedetti/

I don’t do well in the early stages of dating—and I’ve finally accepted it. In this episode of Love, Brie, I share what I’ve realized about myself: I thrive as someone’s girlfriend, but the back-and-forth uncertainty of “getting to know you” is draining.I get candid about my own dating life, the patterns I’m noticing, and how I’m navigating the unsteady world of modern romance. If you’ve ever wondered why the first few weeks of dating feel so hard—or how to survive them without losing your mind—this episode is for you.Connect with Brie: Enjoy a 20% discount code for my Substack ⁠⁠⁠here. ⁠⁠Website: ⁠⁠briannehogan.ca⁠⁠Substack:⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://briannehogan.substack.com/⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠www.instagram.com/lovebriehogan⁠⁠TikTok:⁠⁠ https://www.tiktok.com/@briannehogan

This week on Love, Brie, we’re entering our Soft Girl Cuffing Season Era. Inspired by my recent Substack essay, I’m embracing this season with softness, warmth, and playful receiving energy — no chasing, no forcing, just trusting that the right connection will meet me where I am. In this episode, I share why I'm embracing my soft girl era at 42! As well as my soft girl Cuffing Commandments and Affirmations to help you stay grounded in your feminine energy, attract from a place of joy, and keep your heart open without losing yourself.Whether you’re single, dating, or somewhere in between, this episode is your reminder that being magnetic starts with being happy in your own life. It’s all about ease, trust, and letting love find you.Read the entire Substack essay here: https://briannehogan.substack.com/p/the-soft-girls-guide-to-cuffing-seasonConnect with Brie: Enjoy a 20% discount code for my Substack ⁠⁠here. ⁠Website: ⁠briannehogan.ca⁠Substack:⁠ ⁠⁠https://briannehogan.substack.com/⁠Instagram: ⁠www.instagram.com/lovebriehogan⁠TikTok:⁠ https://www.tiktok.com/@briannehogan

Does dating often feel like a horror movie? On this episode of Love, Brie, I sit down with author and podcast hotst Rory Uphold (Crimes of the Heart, Sundance Fellow, TV writer) to talk about her upcoming book A FINAL GIRL’S GUIDE TO THE HORRORS OF DATING.We dive into ghosting, love-bombing vampires, and why some exes belong in the relationship graveyard. Plus, we swap personal dating disasters, share laughs, and unpack the inner fears that keep us stuck in toxic cycles.This episode is perfect for anyone navigating heartbreak, online dating, or just trying to survive the modern romance apocalypse.Connect with Brie: Enjoy a 20% discount code for my Substack ⁠here. Website: briannehogan.caSubstack: https://briannehogan.substack.com/Instagram: www.instagram.com/lovebriehoganTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@briannehoganConnect with Rory: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/icouldbeblonder/PodcastBuy the book!

Confession: I swiped like a maniac on dating apps last week — and realized my needy energy was sabotaging my love life. In this episode, I get real about the subconscious patterns that make me overextend, chase the wrong men, and stay stuck on the ones who aren’t right for me.I share how I’m rewriting my dating life by: acknowledging my feelings, setting clear boundaries, cleaning up my matches, and shifting my energy to attract the kind of man I actually want — someone who’s directed, present, and genuinely interested.I also talk about retraining my nervous system with EFT tapping, daily affirmations, and learning to trust myself, the space, and the universe to bring the right love into my life. If you’re ready to stop playing games, stop over-giving, and start creating healthy, reciprocal connections, this episode is for you.Read the Substack essay here: https://briannehogan.substack.com/p/the-new-rules-im-setting-for-loveEnjoy a 20% discount code for my Substack here. Connect with BrieWebsite: briannehogan.caSubstack: https://briannehogan.substack.com/Instagram: www.instagram.com/lovebriehoganTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@briannehogan

Dating used to terrify me. I didn’t know what I wanted, I was scared of rejection, and honestly? I was scared of letting someone into my life. But somewhere along the way, I realized dating doesn’t have to be a chore — it can actually be fun.In this episode of Love, Brie, I talk about how to bring joy, curiosity, and lightness back to dating without the pressure, burnout, or endless swiping. Based on my Substack essay, “Let’s Make Dating Fun Again,” I share what helped me shift from fear to fun when it came to love and connection.I talk about:✨ How to focus on the experience, not the outcome✨ Why rejection isn’t personal (and how to handle it with grace)✨ The importance of having a fulfilling life outside of dating✨ Dating multiple people with integrity — and confidence✨ Why believing in love makes all the differenceIf you’ve been feeling jaded by modern dating or caught up in the “what ifs,” this episode is your permission slip to relax, let go of the rules, and enjoy the journey of dating again.Connect with Brie:Website: briannehogan.caSubstack: https://briannehogan.substack.com/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@briannehoganInstagram:  https://www.instagram.com/lovebriehogan

This week, I’m joined by holistic sex coach and yoga instructor Jenna Switzer for a liberating conversation about sexuality in our 40s and beyond. We talk about why this stage of life can feel so freeing, how to care for ourselves and our pleasure, and what it means to put our sexual health and well-being first. If you’ve ever wondered what it looks like to embrace your desires, prioritize your pleasure, and feel more at home in your body as you age, this episode is for you.Connect with Brie:Website: ⁠⁠⁠briannehogan.ca⁠⁠⁠Substack:⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://briannehogan.substack.com/⁠⁠⁠TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@briannehogan⁠⁠⁠Connect with Jenna: Website: https://www.jennaswitzer.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Jenna_switzer/

Rejection stings, but it’s not the enemy—it’s actually a sign you’re on the right path in dating. In this episode of Love, Brie, I share how I’ve learned to reframe rejection as something to be proud of, not ashamed of. Every “no” isn’t proof that you’re failing—it’s proof that you’re showing up and moving closer to your “yes.” We’ll talk about why rejection is part of the process, how to get comfortable with it, and how to start seeing it as guidance instead of punishment. Because rejection isn’t about not being enough—it’s about alignment.Connect with Brie: Website: briannehogan.caSubstack: https://briannehogan.substack.com/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@briannehoganRead here: My September Love Notes The Surgeon SituationshipWhy I'm Meant to Be Single at 42

Hi friends! Big news — my very first dating advice column with Yahoo Canada is out, and I couldn’t be more excited to share it with you. In this episode of Love, Brie, I talk about what it was like stepping into that advice-columnist role (spoiler: it feels a little surreal!) and why the old saying “happy wife doesn’t equal happy life” needs a serious update.Then I dive into my own recent first date and give you my best dating tips for staying calm and confident before meeting someone new. I share why I don’t get nervous before first dates anymore and the mindset shifts that make dating feel fun instead of stressful.If you’ve ever googled how to stop being nervous before a date, dating advice podcast, or just want some honest, funny, and heart-centered tips on modern love, this episode is for you.Read the advice column here!Connect with Brie:Website: ⁠⁠⁠briannehogan.ca⁠⁠⁠Substack:⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://briannehogan.substack.com/⁠⁠⁠TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@briannehogan⁠⁠⁠

Dating these days is…a lot. From endless swiping on Hinge and Bumble to awkward talking stages that never seem to end, it can feel like finding love is a full-time job. That’s why I brought in matchmaker Cassindy Chao for this week’s episode of Love, Brie. We break down what a matchmaker actually does (hint: it’s not just setting you up on blind dates), why you might want to hire one, and how matchmaking can be the antidote to modern dating burnout.Cassindy and I get into the good, the bad, and the hilarious parts of the dating scene: why Vancouver singles complain it’s the pits, which cities are actually the best for dating, and how to game the apps so they finally work for you.If you’ve ever wondered, “Would a matchmaker actually help me find love?” this episode has answers—with plenty of laughs and zero judgment.Read Cassindy's article on my Substack here. Connect with Brie:Instagram: ⁠⁠www.instagram.com/briannehoganisawriterWebsite: ⁠⁠briannehogan.ca⁠⁠Substack:⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://briannehogan.substack.com/⁠⁠TikTok: ⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@briannehogan⁠⁠Connect Cassindy:WebsiteMatchmaking

What’s it really like to date while writing about relationships, love, and modern dating trends?In this episode, I share my personal experiences navigating the dating world as a relationship columnist and writer. I dive into the challenges of dating, from first impressions to online dating, and how writing about love changes the way I approach men and romance. I also discuss the perks and pitfalls of analyzing dating while living it, what men really think about being with someone who writes about relationships, and whether I’d change a thing about my own approach to love and dating. (Spoiler -- I wouldn't). Connect with Brie:Instagram: ⁠www.instagram.com/briehogan⁠Website: ⁠briannehogan.ca⁠Substack:⁠ ⁠⁠https://briannehogan.substack.com/⁠TikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@briannehogan⁠

Even relationship writers can miss the obvious red flags in dating. In this episode, I share the relationship blind spots that kept me from seeing the signs of unhealthy relationships, the dating mistakes I made, and why they were so easy to overlook at the time. You’ll hear how hindsight changes everything, why self-compassion matters more than self-blame, and the biggest lessons I’ve learned about love, boundaries, and trusting your instincts. If you’ve ever thought, “How did I not see that?” — this episode will make you feel less alone while giving you insights you can use in your own dating life.read the red flags article here: https://briannehogan.substack.com/p/the-red-flags-i-ignored-as-a-datingHuffington Post Connect with Brie:Instagram: ⁠www.instagram.com/briehogan⁠Website: ⁠briannehogan.ca⁠Substack:⁠ ⁠⁠https://briannehogan.substack.com/⁠TikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@briannehogan⁠

In this episode of Love, Brie, I’m diving into the messy, performative world of modern dating apps — from why I don’t think they’re a fit for me to what I’ve noticed about the lack of real connection they often create. I talk about how “traveling” has somehow become a placeholder for personality, and how we’ve started curating our dating profiles more for performance than connection.I also share a moment of unintentional (but very enlightening) eavesdropping on two first dates at the same coffee shop — and what that told me about the state of dating culture today. Hint: it wasn’t exactly heartwarming, but still there were glimpses of hope!If you’ve ever felt disillusioned by dating apps, wondered if anyone actually connects anymore, or questioned why the bar seems to be so low, this one’s for you.Connect with Brie:Instagram: ⁠⁠www.instagram.com/briehogan⁠⁠Website: ⁠⁠briannehogan.ca⁠⁠Substack:⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://briannehogan.substack.com/⁠⁠TikTok: ⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@briannehogan⁠⁠

In this episode of Love, Brie, I’m officially announcing my brand new dating advice column with Yahoo! Canada -- and yes, it’s specifically for those of us navigating love and lust in our 40s. I also give some juicy updates on my personal love life, including the latest on the surgeon situationship (it's done, but I learned some lessons!) and that mysterious missed connection at Starbucks (was it something or nothing?).Plus, I talk about why I believe I’m meant to be single at 40 — and how that realization is actually really liberating. If you’ve ever felt like your love life doesn’t look like anyone else’s, this one’s for you.Email your dating questions for the new column here:  relationship-questions@yahooinc.comConnect with Brie:Instagram: ⁠⁠www.instagram.com/briehogan⁠⁠Website: ⁠⁠briannehogan.ca⁠⁠Substack:⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://briannehogan.substack.com/⁠⁠TikTok: ⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@briannehogan⁠