Behind the Swipe

08/18/2025

Hello…? I know. I ghosted you.
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No new episodes, no dramatic breakup speech, not even a “we need to talk.” Just… gone.
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But I promise, it wasn’t you; it’s ME. I’ve been deep in the weeds building something new — a podcast tool called Episonic that helps creators (including me) get back behind the mic without losing their minds.
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I’ll be popping up next week at Podcast Movement in Dallas (Booth 112, if you’re the curious type), but don’t worry — I haven’t forgotten what Behind the Swipe is really about: navigating dating (and re-dating) in the second half of life.
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More to come. Maybe even an episode. 😉
Thanks for sticking around. You always WERE the patient one.

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07/29/2024

Golden Bachelorette Sandra Mason tells Hoyt Prisock she certainly doesn't have time for sitting around doing nothing but eating bonbons!
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Her advice?
Get out there and kick some ass!
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Behind the Swipe's “Life and Love with Sandra Mason” is streaming now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or at behindtheswipe.com.
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Just DO it.

06/07/2024

This week's delightful Behind the Swipe guest is Betsy Morris -- a yogi, logophile, and lover of God with a passion for health and wholeness. When not exercising her body and soul, Betsy enjoys girl trips, the discipline of journaling, and eating dark chocolate with a glass of red wine, which she insists is medicinal.

A recent empty nester, Betsy is the divorced mother of 3 human children and the dog mom of one golden-doodle who’d prefer to Netflix-and-chill than join Betsy for a run. Her University of Texas psychology degree and a Master’s in Social Work underlie her compassion for women struggling to reinvent themselves following the end of a long-term marriage.

Betsy and her adorable ‘doodle live in San Antonio, Texas where Betsy does her own yard work and tries not to overthink everything.

You can read more about Betsy's "Adventures in Online Dating" on Medium at https://medium.com/

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06/06/2024

This week on Behind the Swipe, Hoyt sits down with writer Betsy Morris to discuss her initial experiences with online dating after divorce as chronicled in her blog series “Adventures in Online Dating.”

Episode 31 of the podcast is streaming now, but if you’d like to check out Betsy’s first post about the anxieties she knew she’d need to wrestle with, here’s a link to it:

I now find myself metaphorically standing at the edge of the diving board, wanting to confidently jump into online dating with poise and skill, but facing the same old fear and anxiety that haunted me as a child at the swimming pool.

06/06/2024

In Episode 31 of Behind the Swipe, host Hoyt Prisock sits down with writer Betsy Morris to explore her deeply personal and inspiring journey back into the dating world after divorce.

Betsy shares insights from her blog series Adventures in Online Dating, touching on themes of overcoming anxiety, navigating expectations, creating an authentic profile, learning to filter potential matches, and experiencing personal growth through the process.

Join us for heartfelt conversation and Betsy's courageous observations from her Adventures in Dating now on Apple Podcasts or wherever you download your free podcasts: https://apple.co/4aPQjLZ

05/16/2024

You’re into the woo-woo and they think it’s all cuckoo? Will true love ever manifest?
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This week’s Behind the Swipe podcast looks at how differences in the way we value “spirituality” affect our relationships, and whether or not couples with contrasting beliefs can ever really kum-ba-ya.
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Join host Hoyt Prisock and guest Dr. Amy Robbins () of the podcast Life, Death, and the Space Between for Episode 30, now streaming wherever you get your free podcasts.
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And if you’ve ever traversed such a path, let us know your thoughts below — is it possible to find serenity when two partners don’t share a spiritual alignment? What did or did not work?
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05/15/2024

❤️ So, you're connecting heart to heart, but not exactly seeing eye to eye? I mean, the PHYSICAL eye, sure...but when it comes to that THIRD eye? Well, no so much.
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Behind the Swipe Episode 30's guest, clinical psychologist and podcast host of "Life, Death, and the Space Between" Dr. Amy Robbins (), shares encouragement and insights about how to bridge the divide between science and the spiritual realm for couples who come from differing religious or spiritual backgrounds and perspectives in "Sorting Out Spiritual Differences."
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Now streaming on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your free podcasts...or join us on the web at www.behindtheswipe.com.
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05/08/2024

This week's Behind the Swipe podcast premiers part 1 of a new limited series entitled "Julie's Journey," in which host Hoyt Prisock and Cindy Hopper, an Atlanta Center for Wellness psychotherapist dedicated to holistic healing, explore the critical first steps of re-entering the online dating scene, essentially "pregaming" for the experience.
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This profile "pregaming" for Julie, a mid-fifties single mom ready to take on the world of online dating with a fresh perspective, includes an examination of the importance of self-awareness, the impact of past relationships, and and how to weave what really matters into an effective dating profile without compromising authenticity, as well as a discussion of what dating apps appeal to Julie, and why.
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Join us as we embark on this transformative series, designed to not only follow Julie’s personal journey, but also to inspire and guide anyone looking to explore the world of online dating themselves.

Tune in to Part 1 of Julie's Journey on behindtheswipe.com, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you stream your podcasts.

05/06/2024

When you're feeling lovesick and blue, it's seldom "romance" that makes things all better again. Take your time. See a therapist. Be gentle with yourself. And when you're ready, don't settle for less than you should.

Check out Behind the Swipe on Apple Podcasts, online at behindtheswipe.com, or wherever you get your free podcasts.

05/04/2024

🤓 By popular request! 🤓

Love listening to “Behind the Swipe” but hate tinkering with technology? Truth be told…you’re not alone. We don’t take it for granted that tech (OR love) comes easily to everyone!
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We’ve asked our Gen X media whiz to whip up a How-To video so that you can subscribe to Behind the Swipe’s full episodes (yep, for free!) each week on your Apple or Android smartphone, and here’s what she came up with.
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So now you can subscribe to our weekly podcasts as well as share full episodes with anyone you think might find them meaningful, whether they are considering dating online, have already taken the plunge, or they are a friend (or parent!) that could use a little encouragement after the end of a long term marriage or relationship.
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Or you could just send them this tutorial and let them figure it out for themselves. No shade. We still love ya.
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05/02/2024

You DID ask for this...
Love listening to “Behind the Swipe” but hate tinkering with technology? Truth be told…you’re not alone. We don’t take it for granted that tech (OR love) comes easily to everyone!
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We’ve asked our Gen X media whiz to whip up a How-To video so that you can subscribe to Behind the Swipe’s full episodes (yep, for free!) each week on your Apple or Android smartphone, and here’s what she came up with.
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So now you can subscribe to our weekly podcasts as well as share full episodes with anyone you think might find them meaningful, whether they are considering dating online, have already taken the plunge, or they are a friend (or parent!) that could use a little encouragement after the end of a long term marriage or relationship.
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Or you could just send them this tutorial and let them figure it out for themselves. No shade. We still love ya.
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