The Later Dater Today
Between the ages of 45-59? (Give or take a few years) and dating or thinking about it? You're in the right place.
There's never been a better time to date later in life. Let us show you the advantages of dating later in life AND the places you might overlook or trip.
Lakshmi Rengarajan, host and guide of the The Later Dater podcast has spent almost 15 years trying to improve and shed an illuminating light on the culture of modern dating. She's designed one-of-a-kind events that challenged the idea of the dating profile, she worked at the world's largest dating conglomerate (Match), she studied the art of the set-up and co-hosted Season 7 of Vox Media's award-winning podcast Land of The Giants: Dating Games.
And now she's turned her attention to folks dating "later in life". Her work to change, improve and challenge modern dating culture and its tropes have been featured in the New York Times, Vanity Fair, Cosmopolitan, Oprah Daily and The Guardian and she's been a guest on the Pivot Podcast with Kara Swisher and Scott Galloway among others.
Later Daters are folks who came of age before the smartphone but also have the smarts to leverage and use technology. Modern dating culture has changed quite a bit since the introduction of dating apps but your dual existence might be just to thing that helps you navigate it today.
You're not late, you're right on time. More at www.TheLaterDaterToday.com
Latest episodes
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May 24, 2024 • 24min
#48 How to Move to Friendship (After Having Feelings)
Guest Lakshmi, named among the 'Best Guests of 2023' on tech and culture podcast PIVOT, discusses transitioning from romantic feelings to friendship in modern dating. Topics include changing relationship progression, later daters' considerations, navigating deep friendships post-marriage, and seeking support for personal growth.
May 18, 2024 • 17min
#47 How to Date Like an Athlete (Without Playing Games)
Guest Lakshmi, known as one of the 'Best Guests of 2023' on tech and culture podcast PIVOT, delves into dating analogies with sports. They discuss approaching dating like an athlete, mastering skills, and the impact of actions on relationships. Exploring the parallels between athletics and dating, the podcast offers insights on improving dating 'game'.
May 10, 2024 • 18min
#46 How to Think About Money & Compatibility
Season 2 Premiere: Is there another way to talk about and navigate money as a topic? Could we even turn it into another way to connect? Well, yes we can. There are so many different ways to think about and explore whether you have compatible ideas around the idea of money. Lakshmi was named among the "Best Guests of 2023" on tech and culture
podcast PIVOT with Kara Swisher & Scott Galloway.
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The Later Dater Today is a podcast all about dating Later In Life but
mostly the 45-59 window. This overlooked and often misunderstood part of
the dating timeline is both under-discussed and wildly undervalued.
Host, Lakshmi Rengarajan has been trying to bring both innovation as
well as an analog approach to how we date today for the past 15 years.
Episodes every Friday and follow us on Instagram for bite size servings
of ideas from the podcast.
Follow us there: https://www.instagram.com/the_later_dater_today
And be sure to visit us at the The Later Dater Today.com , sign up for
our email list and please send us your questions!
May 3, 2024 • 17min
Season 2: Preview & Research Updates
A preview of forthcoming episodes, the tone of Season 2 and what we are researching now. Expect a season full of "How To" episodes now that the foundation has been set.
Lakshmi was named among the "Best Guests of 2023" on tech and culture podcast PIVOT with Kara Swisher & Scott Galloway. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/best-friends-of-pivot/id1073226719?i=1000639439067 Help keep the The Later Dater Today podcast ad-free.https://www.buymeacoffee.com/later_Lakshmi The Later Dater Today is a podcast all about dating Later In Life but mostly the 45-59 window. This overlooked and often misunderstood part of the dating timeline is both under-discussed and wildly undervalued. Host, Lakshmi Rengarajan has been trying to bring both innovation as well as an analog approach to how we date today for the past 15 years. Episodes every Friday and follow us on Instagram for bite size servings of ideas from the podcast. Follow us there: https://www.instagram.com/the_later_dater_todayAnd be sure to visit us at the The Later Dater Today.com , sign up for our email list and please send us your questions!
Apr 24, 2024 • 11min
Dating Climate Change and Why Golden And Later Are Different
If you have found value in The Later Dater Today podcast and if you believe that we need fun, relatable and useful content for dating during this part of life, please consider supporting Lakshmi and the show by buying her a coffee via the link below. https://www.buymeacoffee.com/later_Lakshmi
Lakshmi was named among the "Best Guests of 2023" on tech and culture podcast PIVOT with Kara Swisher & Scott Galloway. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/best-friends-of-pivot/id1073226719?i=1000639439067 Help keep the The Later Dater Today podcast ad-free.https://www.buymeacoffee.com/later_Lakshmi The Later Dater Today is a podcast all about dating Later In Life but mostly the 45-59 window. This overlooked and often misunderstood part of the dating timeline is both under-discussed and wildly undervalued. Host, Lakshmi Rengarajan has been trying to bring both innovation as well as an analog approach to how we date today for the past 15 years. Episodes every Friday and follow us on Instagram for bite size servings of ideas from the podcast. Follow us there: https://www.instagram.com/the_later_dater_todayAnd be sure to visit us at the The Later Dater Today.com , sign up for our email list and please send us your questions!
Apr 13, 2024 • 6min
"State of Date" Meditation/Prep Talk
If you have found value in this podcast or in this meditation, please consider supporting and keeping The Later Dater Today ad-free here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/later_lakshmi
Lakshmi was named among the "Best Guests of 2023" on tech and culture podcast PIVOT with Kara Swisher & Scott Galloway. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/best-friends-of-pivot/id1073226719?i=1000639439067 Help keep the The Later Dater Today podcast ad-free.https://www.buymeacoffee.com/later_Lakshmi The Later Dater Today is a podcast all about dating Later In Life but mostly the 45-59 window. This overlooked and often misunderstood part of the dating timeline is both under-discussed and wildly undervalued. Host, Lakshmi Rengarajan has been trying to bring both innovation as well as an analog approach to how we date today for the past 15 years. Episodes every Friday and follow us on Instagram for bite size servings of ideas from the podcast. Follow us there: https://www.instagram.com/the_later_dater_todayAnd be sure to visit us at the The Later Dater Today.com , sign up for our email list and please send us your questions!
Apr 5, 2024 • 14min
#45 How to Get Into a "State of Date"
Lakshmi is taking a one month hiatus. Want to support her milestone of 45 episodes and keep The Later Dater Today ad-free? Consider throwing her a few bucks. https://www.buymeacoffee.com/later_LakshmiStay tuned for a Bonus Episode with the meditation pulled out for easy use. Later Dater today episodes referenced in this meditationEveryone's a Museum and Most of Us Stay in the LobbyRethinking Wasted Time In Dating I Don't Want to Repeat My PastBaggage Vs. Luggage : How To Think About Your Past Longer Doesn't Always Mean Stronger
Lakshmi was named among the "Best Guests of 2023" on tech and culture podcast PIVOT with Kara Swisher & Scott Galloway. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/best-friends-of-pivot/id1073226719?i=1000639439067 Help keep the The Later Dater Today podcast ad-free.https://www.buymeacoffee.com/later_Lakshmi The Later Dater Today is a podcast all about dating Later In Life but mostly the 45-59 window. This overlooked and often misunderstood part of the dating timeline is both under-discussed and wildly undervalued. Host, Lakshmi Rengarajan has been trying to bring both innovation as well as an analog approach to how we date today for the past 15 years. Episodes every Friday and follow us on Instagram for bite size servings of ideas from the podcast. Follow us there: https://www.instagram.com/the_later_dater_todayAnd be sure to visit us at the The Later Dater Today.com , sign up for our email list and please send us your questions!
Mar 29, 2024 • 18min
#44 How to Play the "Mid-Range" Game
Lakshmi, a tech and culture podcast guest, chats about the 'Mid-Range Game' in dating. They discuss balancing instant gratification, navigating relationships as a later-dater, and valuing connections without rushing into commitments. A fresh perspective on the complexities of modern dating for the 45+ age group.
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Mar 22, 2024 • 24min
#43 How To Do A "Crush Audit"
Explore the importance of crushes in dating, shift towards practical advice, and the concept of a 'crush audit'. Delve into the depths of connection through crush audits, complexities of crushes, and their impact on relationships. Discover attractive qualities, resilience, and hard work in crushes for meaningful connections.
Mar 15, 2024 • 12min
#42 How to Set Yourself Up & The Lodge Line
This episode includes tips on how to help the people who want to set you up, describe you in way that is about more than simply how great you are. One that paints a picture that might stick with someone long before they meet you. For more detail and color on crafting a set up story listen to Lakshmi's interview on the Pivot Podcast!
Lakshmi was named among the "Best Guests of 2023" on tech and culture podcast PIVOT with Kara Swisher & Scott Galloway. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/best-friends-of-pivot/id1073226719?i=1000639439067 Help keep the The Later Dater Today podcast ad-free.https://www.buymeacoffee.com/later_Lakshmi The Later Dater Today is a podcast all about dating Later In Life but mostly the 45-59 window. This overlooked and often misunderstood part of the dating timeline is both under-discussed and wildly undervalued. Host, Lakshmi Rengarajan has been trying to bring both innovation as well as an analog approach to how we date today for the past 15 years. Episodes every Friday and follow us on Instagram for bite size servings of ideas from the podcast. Follow us there: https://www.instagram.com/the_later_dater_todayAnd be sure to visit us at the The Later Dater Today.com , sign up for our email list and please send us your questions!
