Welcome to First Date Stories the podcast! Are you a woman dating later in life? Are you considering a comeback? Maybe you feel like you've seen it all and are ready to take a break, or give up on dating entirely? You're in the right place! In Season 1, you will hear women in their 30's, 40's, 50's and beyond talk candidly about their first dates and what they learned along the way. In Episode 1, host Jodi Klein reveals the story behind this podcast how and why it came to be.

It's common for women who date longer, or later-in-life, to use a "must have" checklist when deciding whether to date a new man. In this episode, Casey, 47, talks about her date with Colin. Hear what happened when she tossed out some of her long-held dating rules and went out with a guy who wasn't entirely her type.

First dates can be surprisingly awesome or unexpectedly bizarre. This one is of the strange kind. Jazine, a divorcee in her 40's with little online dating experience, was shocked at several turns her first date took. You might be too.

If your approach to dating isn't working for you, why not change things up? That's what Donna did in her late 30s. Donna talks about how her new approach led to her date with Joe and what happened next.

Olivia is in her late 30s. She wasn't excited about dating apps, but her girlfriends convinced her to give them a try. Hear what happens when Olivia lets go of expectations and opens the door to new possibilities.

Cheryle was in her 50s, when she showed up to a sold-out speed dating event. She didn't expect to meet a man that night, but she did. What happened between the two of them could have had her questioning herself. Hear about the healthy approach she took when dealing with the unexpected.

Should you always trust your first impression? Vanessa, 60, was certain about how she felt about her date Tony, until suddenly she wasn't. Find out what happened on her memorable Match.com date.

What's the best frame of mind to be in when going out on a date? Juliana, 51, talks about a New Year's Eve date she went on with a man who said one thing, but did another and how she handled it all.