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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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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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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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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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00:16:11

Ep. 37: Mom Friends Update

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2025/10/06

In today’s wonderfully real and slightly chaotic episode, I share an update on the “mom friends” journey I first talked about back in episode two—recording between kid cameos, dog breathing, and a rogue fungus gnat. Four years into my new town, these friendships with other moms have blossomed into a supportive, reciprocal network that enriches my life, my kids’ lives, and even my dating and partnership. From emergency pickups, childcare swaps, and school drop-off help, to shared resources,

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00:10:52

Ep. 36: How to Know When to Swipe Left or Right

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2025/09/29

In this episode of the Better to Better podcast, we delve into the art of swiping left or right on dating apps, focusing on the preliminary vetting process. I emphasizes the importance of using dating apps as a directory to meet potential partners rather than attempting to date within the app itself. By doing so, users can avoid missing out on opportunities due to over-vetting. The discussion highlights the significance of physical attraction as the first impression on dating apps and advises

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00:18:32

Ep. 35: Chase That Great Date Feeling

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2025/09/22

In this episode of the Bitter to Better podcast, we dive into the idea of chasing that great date feeling. Inspired by conversations with clients, we explore how experiencing a truly enjoyable date can elevate your expectations and standards in the dating world. We discuss the importance of reflecting on what made a date great and how to replicate those experiences by honing your vetting skills. This episode emphasizes the value of being intentional about your dating choices and managing your time

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Ep. 34: Let's Agree to Agree with Mattie Clark

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2025/09/15

In this engaging episode of the Bitter to Better podcast, I welcome back my friend and family constellations facilitator, Mattie Clark, for an informal yet insightful conversation. We dive into the intricacies of dating and relationships, focusing on the importance of having the exclusivity conversation. Mattie shares updates on her Rerooted Rebels program, which aims to integrate family constellations into a 90-day journey. We discuss the challenges and societal pressures women face when navigating

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00:30:29

Ep. 33: The Power of Embracing Your Circumstances

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2025/09/08

In this episode, I delve into the power of embracing your circumstances when it comes to dating, particularly for women with children. I discuss the societal pressures and negative narratives that often discourage women from dating, especially those over 35 with children. By sharing my personal experiences, I aim to empower women to acknowledge their circumstances, identify what they want to change, and prioritize those changes to enhance their dating lives. I emphasize the importance of being

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00:22:08

Ep. 32: Preparing for Fall Dating as a Busy Mom

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2025/09/04

Welcome back to the Bitter to Better podcast! In this episode, we're embracing new changes as we introduce a visual component to our podcast, inspired by the trend of video podcasts. Broadcasting from my home office, affectionately known as the Shimmer Shack, I share insights on how my approach to podcasting has evolved to fit my busy mom life. This episode marks a slight rebranding as I focus on providing dating advice specifically for mothers navigating the complexities of dating post-breakup

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00:39:57

Ep. 31: Family Constellations...and a little bit of...

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2025/07/14

In this episode I welcome Mattie Clark, my friend and a family constellations facilitator, to explore the intriguing world of family constellations and its connection to astrology, breakups, dating and grieving.

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