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In this heartfelt episode of "Love and Life Sorted," host Dr. Sandy To sits down with fellow mom and high school friend, Julia to dive into the world of making friends as a full-time mom. From the challenges of forming new connections after having a family to the joys and pitfalls of "school mom" friendships, they share real stories and insights on why it's tough to align life stages with old friends and how school becomes the prime spot for new bonds.

Julia opens up about her positive experiences with supportive mom groups, while both discuss common dramas like competitive "Tiger Moms," snobbish cliques based on social status, and the introvert-extrovert dynamics in building relationships. They explore whether these friendships last beyond their children’s graduation, the differences between working moms and stay-at-home moms, and even a memorable moms-only trip to Japan that tested Julia’s friendship bonds.

Whether you're a new parent struggling to make mom friends or dealing with school politics, this episode offers relatable advice, laughs, and tips on fostering genuine connections. Tune in to learn how fate, shared interests, and a bit of effort can turn school pickups into lifelong friendships.

#MomFriends #MakingMomFriends #SchoolMoms #TigerMoms #ParentingDrama #FullTimeMom #MomLife #ParentingTips #SchoolFriendships #MomGroups #WorkingMoms #StayAtHomeMom #ParentingPodcast #LoveAndLifeSorted

🔑Key Topics

• Challenges of making new friends as a mom after marriage and kids
• Differences in life stages and maintaining old friendships
• Positive and negative experiences with school mom groups, including competition and support
• Tiger Moms: Pushy parenting, academic rivalries, and sharing resources like tutors
• Selective friendships based on social, economic, or educational backgrounds
• Sustainability of mom friendships after kids graduate or switch schools
• Working moms vs. stay-at-home moms: Time management, scheduling conflicts, and making efforts to connect
• Building trust: From light chit-chat to deeper personal sharing and moms-only vacations

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Kick off 2026 with powerful manifestation techniques to turn your dreams into reality! In this uplifting episode of Love and Life Sorted, Dr. Sandy To shares her personal story of manifesting love, career success, and more over the past decade, inspired by books like "The Secret" by Rhonda Byrne and "SynchroDestiny" by Deepak Chopra. Reflecting on the 10-year anniversary of her book "China's Leftover Women," Dr. To reveals how she wrote down her top 10 desires in 2015—and watched them come true, from finding her ideal partner to achieving book success. Learn practical tips on using the Law of Attraction, positive vibrations, gratitude, and visualization to attract abundance, love, and fulfillment into your life. Whether you're seeking better relationships, health, or abundance, this episode will inspire you to manifest your dreams. Hit play and start transforming your reality today!

#Manifestation #LawOfAttraction #NewYear2026 #PersonalGrowth #SelfImprovement #PositiveThinking #GratitudePractice #DeepakChopra #TheSecret #LoveAndLifeSorted #PodcastMotivation #ManifestYourDreams #AbundanceMindset #SpiritualJourney #WomenEmpowerment

🔑 Key Topics:

• Manifestation techniques and the Law of Attraction for New Year goals
• Reflecting on a 10-year manifestation journey: fulfilling top 10 desires over 10 years
• How to write and visualize your top 10 desires for powerful results
• Insights from "The Secret," "The Magic," and "SynchroDestiny" on the law of attraction and quantum physics
• Visualizing desires: Writing them down, feeling them as already achieved, and aligning with the universe
• The role of positivity, gratitude, and love in attracting abundance
• Practical exercises: Daily gratitude practices, avoiding negativity, and aligning desires with universal goals

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Join Dr. Sandy To, author of the groundbreaking book China's Leftover Women: Late Marriage Among Professional Women and Its Consequences (now celebrating its 10th anniversary), as she launches her exciting new podcast Love and Life Sorted!

In this special bonus episode, Dr. To shares her personal journey into podcasting after nearly two decades of research on highly educated, accomplished women facing challenges in finding suitable partners. Discover why more women than ever are enrolling in universities worldwide, leading to a growing number of successful career women struggling with dating, relationships, and modern gender roles.

Dr. To introduces her empowering framework of four types of women (Traditionalist, Maximizer, Satisficer, and Innovator) to help you understand your own partner choices and date smarter. This isn't your typical dating tips podcast—it's an accessible, fun cultural and intellectual exchange for single professional women, working mothers, and anyone navigating love, marriage, family, and career balance in today’s world.

Whether you're dealing with societal pressure as a "leftover woman" (sheng nu), balancing ambition with companionship, or redefining gender roles, this episode will inspire you to find the partner of your dreams.

Subscribe now for real-life insights from a sociologist who's been there—perfect for empowered women ready to sort love and life! Happy New Year—let's make 2026 amazing!

#LoveAndLifeSorted #LeftoverWomen #ShengNu #ChinasLeftoverWomen #ProfessionalWomen #DatingAdvice #RelationshipAdvice #ModernDating #GenderRoles #CareerWomen #SuccessfulWomen #WomenEmpowerment #MarriageTips #RelationshipGoals #SingleWomen

🔑Key Topics

• China's Leftover Women (Sheng Nu) phenomenon and societal pressures
• 10th anniversary of the book China's Leftover Women
• Why highly educated and successful women struggle to find partners
• Four types of women in partner choices: Traditionalist, Maximizer, Satisficer, Innovator
• Modern gender roles, dating strategies, and relationship advice for career women
• Balancing career, marriage, family, and personal fulfillment
• Work-life balance for working mothers and professional women
• Empowering women to date according to their true type

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Hit the subscribe button 🔔 so you don't miss an episode of Love & Life, Sorted - for your weekly dose of no-BS chats on relationships, family life, self-growth, and modern dating. Follow @drsandyto.podcast on Instagram for more conversation and fun stuff! 🤩 New episodes every Tuesday!

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