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Bitter to Better

Tracie Pinnock is a Marriage & Family Therapist and Dating Coach for women. She uses both personal and professional experience to share thoughts and advice that help women thrive after breakups, separations and divorces and provides guidance for dating better the next time around.

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01:07:12

Ep. 57: The Power of Scaffolding- Mom Moments with...

Bitter to Better ·

2026/01/26

In this Mom Moments episode I sit down with my friend Danielle—human, woman, mother, photographer, and fellow fifth-grade mom—to talk highs, lows, and finding our footing as our kids grow more independent. Danielle shares how she’s re-emerging professionally after years of prioritizing parenting, rebuilding her wedding and family photography business post-divorce and post-pandemic, while navigating the constant juggle of time, boundaries, and self-care. We swap stories about meaningful mom

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00:07:05

Ep. 56: I Challenge You To Go On A Date

Bitter to Better ·

2026/01/19

In this episode of the Bitter to Better podcast, I introduce the second challenge in our Empowered Dating series: go on a date. I share simple, practical criteria for saying yes—feel safe, haven’t been turned off or offended, and you’re at least somewhat attracted—so you can get out there, practice, and learn what you want, how you like to be dated, and how to show up confidently. I encourage low‑stakes engagement as a first step, from replying to a dating app message to “dropping the handkerchief”

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00:13:23

Ep. 55: I Challenge You To Achieve A Personal Goal

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2026/01/12

In this kickoff to the Empowered Dating Challenge, I invite you to start with a challenge that’s all about you: choose and pursue one personal goal. While it isn’t directly about dating, showing up for yourself, building momentum, and feeling proud of your progress naturally boosts confidence, passion, and presence in every area of life—including how you show up on dates. I share how practices like scripting “look back letters,” manifestation habits from The Magic/The Secret, and consistent

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00:06:59

Ep. 54: Introducing The Empowered Dating Challenge

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2026/01/05

In this episode I introduce our Empowered Dating Challenge kicking off alongside the launch of the Date Better Group Coaching Program. Over the next couple of months, we’ll focus on what you can control in your dating life—your choices, boundaries, energy, and actions—rather than what you can’t, such as a guy's interest level, values, or communication style. ---------------------------------------------------------------Date Better Program: https://www.coachtracie.life/date-better Join Email List:

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00:35:54

Ep. 53: Mom Moments- Black Girl Magic with Sherie...

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2025/12/31

In part 2 of Mom Moments with Sherie, we dive into her evolving career in mental health—from years of in‑home substance use recovery work and pandemic burnout to finding a new groove in research. We then pivot to self‑care and life outside the office: luxurious bath rituals, DIY home projects, and travel as restoration. From Vegas and Riviera Maya plans to dream trips across Japan, New Zealand, Peru, and national parks, we explore what it looks like to craft joy and adventure at every stage. We

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00:34:01

Ep. 52: Mom Moments - Golden Retriever Energy with...

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2025/12/29

In this Mom Moments episode I sit down with my friend Sherie—human, mother, pole fitness instructor, and licensed professional counselor—for a candid conversation about empty nesting, rediscovering self, and the unexpected joys (and cringe) of modern dating. We dive into the emotional rollercoaster of her daughter’s college years, what the first year of empty nesting felt like, and the freedom she found in solo travel—complete with a tearful layover in Hong Kong. We also celebrate her first-place

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00:11:26

Ep. 51: Making Your Dating Profile Work For You

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2025/12/22

In this episode I walk you through how to make your online dating profile do more of the work for you. Drawing from my own experience—especially on Hinge—I share why using mixed media matters (photos, a voice note, video), and the specific photo types that help best display your personality and lifestyle. I also explain why you shouldn’t lead with your trauma or a list of “don’ts,” and how to keep your profile warm, inviting, and easy for potential matches to engage with.Beyond the profile itself, I

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00:22:32

Ep. 50: Making the Most of Your Child-Free Time

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2025/12/15

In this episode of Bitter to Better, I dive into how single and default parents can intentionally create and maximize child‑free time—especially around the holidays. I share my personal approach to planning with two different co-parents in two different circumstances, and why thoughtful, proactive communication helps me carve out time for rest, errands, work, travel, and simple enjoyment. A key focus is setting and holding healthy boundaries with an ex, clarifying what information is and isn’t owed,

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00:53:01

Ep. 49: Mom Moments- The Great Escape with Devyn...

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2025/12/12

In this powerful Part 2 of Mom Moments with Devon (with a Y), I sit down with Devon as she shares the raw, riveting continuation of her story—from discovering her partner’s devastating betrayal to executing a literal great escape with her kids from a tiny Caribbean island during COVID. She recounts the terrifying boat ride on a wooden fishing vessel named “Real Shit,” the scramble to safety, and the emotional aftermath that led to rebuilding life in the States. We also dive into the complexity of

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00:47:55

Ep. 48: Mom Moments- Zero to One Hundred with Devyn...

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2025/12/10

In this Mom Moments episode I sit down with my friend Devyn who proudly claims the titles human, woman, mother, badass, and serial dater. We dive into her dating journey post-divorce: the freedom, the travel, the unforgettable island romances (hi, Pinky), and the realities of separating fun dating from life-partner potential. We unpack anxious reactions to commitment, the purpose of casual dating, and how to navigate exclusive dating agreements—especially across borders. Devon shares candidly about

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00:21:53

Ep. 47: Self-Evolution During Cuffing Season

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2025/12/08

In this episode of Bitter to Better, I dive into self-evolution during cuffing season—the cozy fall/winter stretch when dating often slows down and many of us naturally take stock of our lives. I guide you to dream big first then narrow into seasonal goals you can realistically integrate between now and early spring across areas like health, parenting, finances, relationships, and career. I share my own focus on building consistent habits plus how to identify your personal roadblocks and design

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00:13:40

Ep. 46: Benefits of Taking A Dating Break

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2025/12/01

In this episode , I share why the holiday and cold-weather season can be the perfect time to take an intentional break from dating. While I always encourage consistency and showing up for your goals, I’m just as committed to honoring self-care—and sometimes that looks like pausing to recalibrate. I walk you through how to check in with your needs, set boundaries, and use this time to soothe your nervous system while also reflecting on what’s worked (and what hasn’t) in your dating life this year. I

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00:15:18

Ep. 45: Preparing to Date in the Winter/During the...

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2025/11/24

In this episode of the Better to Better podcast, I dive into how moms can prepare to date during the winter and holiday season. I cover practical ways to stay “date ready,” including curating a five-outfit cold-weather rotation, adjusting hair and makeup palettes, and lining up go-to indoor venues so you’re never scrambling for plans. I also share tips for setting realistic expectations as schedules slow down for travel and festivities, staying intentional with your calendar (hello, Thanksgiving Eve

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01:03:11

Ep. 44: Send It To The Group Chat: Mom Moments w/...

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2025/11/19

In part two of Mom Moments with Kim Forte, we pick up right where we left off—navigating the hilarious, messy, and meaningful realities of parenting tweens in a digital age. Kim and I unpack “the Bronx Zoo incident,” where a spring field trip, permissive device policies, and very active animals collided, sparking a rapid-fire group chat saga and an unexpected teachable moment about intimacy, discretion, and age-appropriate conversations. We share how we handled it on the spot, what we said at home,

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01:12:01

Ep. 43: Read the Room, Kid: Mom Moments w/ Kim Forte...

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2025/11/17

In this Mom Moments episode of Bitter to Better, I sit down with my dear friend Kim Forte—mom, mediator-in-training, longtime attorney, and all-around truth-teller—for a wide-ranging, honest conversation about the highs and lows of parenting and partnership. We celebrate a community win from a small-but-mighty Election Day bake sale that far exceeded fundraising goals, and we unpack the power of rupture-and-repair after tough moments with our kids. We talk about shifting from dependence to

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00:22:13

Ep. 42: Breakup Healing Buckets

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2025/11/10

In this episode of Bitter to Better, I break down my framework for healing after a breakup using four “buckets”: distractions, peace, joy, and processing. I explain why grief from a breakup mirrors other significant losses and how each bucket offers tools to help you function, soothe your nervous system, reconnect with joy, and do the deeper reflective work that actually heals the wounds. You’ll learn concrete ideas for helpful distractions, peace-bringing joy-bringing practices and processing

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00:19:43

Ep. 41: Don't Forget to Live A Full Life

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2025/11/03

In this episode of Better to Better, I share why living a full life is an essential foundation for dating, healing from breakups, and managing stress. I walk you through starting with the dream—vision boards, journaling, and visualizations—to define what a full life looks and feels like for you in the next year to five years. I offer practical examples from my own life, from solo city getaways and low‑stakes solo outings to building experiences with friends and family, and I explain how purposeful

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00:16:45

Ep. 40: Managing Post-Breakup Impulses

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2025/10/27

In this breakup recovery episode of the Bitter to Better podcast, I dive into managing post-breakup impulses—the sudden urges to text your ex, check their socials, vent online, or act out of anger or grief. I walk through practical ways to reduce triggers you can control (like strict no-contact or limited, business-only communication when kids or legal ties are involved) and offer specific tools for when the waves hit: take a walk with music or a podcast, call a trusted friend, schedule therapy,

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00:12:06

Ep. 39: The Risks of a Shallow Dating Pool

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2025/10/20

In this episode, I break down the risks of dating in a shallow dating pool—where you primarily connect with men you already know through friends, work, school, or your kids’ activities. I explain why this can feel convenient and safe (pre-vetting, familiarity, reputation), but also how it keeps many women stuck: more people in your business, higher potential for ex drama, tougher breakups due to community overlap, limited options, and ultimately more of the same unsatisfactory results. I share a

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00:23:02

Ep. 38: What You Don't Get To Avoid When Dating

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2025/10/14

In this candid, on-the-road episode, I share a real-time check-in from sunny Phoenix and dive into the realities of dating—the parts you simply can’t avoid if you want healthy companionship. Drawing from my work with women and my own experiences, I outline the core truths of the dating process: you have to engage with strangers, you will encounter poorly behaved matches, misaligned preferences are part of romantic interviewing, you may need to make changes (or decide not to) in yourself or your

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