# Rediscovering Yourself Through Second-Act Dating with The Golden Bachelor's Carol Freeman

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Podcast: [Charisma Quotient: Build Confidence, Make Connections and Find Love](https://stenobird.com/podcast/charisma-quotient-build-confidence-make-connections-and-find-love-947785)
Published: 2026-05-04T21:32:00+00:00
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Have you ever wondered what it really feels like to date after decades in a long-term relationship? How do you build confidence, flirt, and open your heart when your dating "muscle" is out of practice? In Episode 442 of The Charisma Quotient, "Rediscovering Yourself Through Second-Act Dating with The Golden Bachelor's Carol Freeman" Kimmy welcomes Golden Bachelor alumna Carol Freeman to explore the unique terrain of second-act dating. Together, they open up about the awkwardness and excitement of dating after long marriages, the hurdles of online dating, and how rediscovering your playful, flirty side can be both liberating and intimidating. Carol Freeman shares her journey from having minimal dating experience to putting herself out there—on national television, no less—and how doing something for herself changed her life. Kimmy Seltzer and Carol Freeman discuss shedding "busyness" as a love shield and learning to prioritize pleasure, connection, and personal growth on the dating scene. As the conversation unfolds, hear Kimmy coach Carol live on must-hear topics like the impact of childhood experiences on later-life dating, the connection between self-reflection and attracting the right partner, and the importance of emotional intelligence. You'll hear: The difference between dating and being in a relationship—and why dating is a skill. Carol's candid journey from minimal dating to joining The Golden Bachelor. Real talk about Carol's experience on the show and some big reveals that came out of it Why self-reflection and "dating yourself" is crucial before seeking a new partner. The emotional highs and awkwardness of first kisses, flirting, and being vulnerable again. Ready to get back in the game but don't know where to go, what to do or how to be? Sign up for Kimmy's…

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