We’re officially stepping into 2026, and we’re so glad you’re here with us. Thank you for riding alongside us through every season, shift, and surprise. This episode is our way of welcoming you back, setting the tone for the year ahead, and grounding ourselves in gratitude, honesty, and intention.

In this first episode of the new year, Shan and CoCo reflect on 2025 and the very different, but equally powerful journeys they each experienced.

For Shan, 2025 was a year of major transition, including buying a new home and navigating the loss of a job that ultimately pushed her closer to freedom, clarity, and purpose. For CoCo, it was a year rooted in growth and learning, as she leaned into personal development and creative goals that expanded her vision.

Together, the ladies talk about what it means to enter 2026 with intention, excitement, and openness. From Shan’s unexpected discovery of her femininity to CoCo celebrating Shan’s ability to soften, this conversation sets the stage for deeper dialogue, fresh perspectives, and real healing.

A new segment is also introduced, along with a preview of what’s coming next: new conversations, new guests, bold topics, and yes… more therapy as the year unfolds.

• Reflecting on the lessons and losses of 2025

• Shan’s year of transition, resilience, and awakening

• CoCo’s season of growth, learning, and creative focus

• Redefining strength & femininity

• Introducing a new segment

• What Riders can expect from Ride or Lie in 2026

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Happy Holidays Riders!

As the year comes to a close, Shan and CoCo get real about the holidays, the pressure to feel “in the spirit,” and what it actually feels like wrapping up the year.

What ever happened with the New Guy (NG) Shan was feeling even before she matched with Dion from our previous 3-part series? We’re giving an owed update on where things landed, what shifted, and the lessons that came with it.

Next the ladies dive into the inspiration behind this episode...a Facebook post got the ladies thinking deeply about the biological differences between men and women and how those differences show up in relationships over time.

The post raises some uncomfortable but very real questions:

• Women are born with a fixed number of eggs and experience hormonal changes that often impact libido through menopause.

• Men, in many cases, don’t experience the same decline in sexual desire.

So what does that mean for long-term monogamy?

Did God design men to have multiple partners?

Not as permission to cheat, but as an honest exploration of patterns we see everywhere across cultures, faiths, income levels, and age groups. When love remains but desire shifts, especially as women age and men don’t seem to slow down, who’s wrong… if anyone?

Shan and CoCo weigh in with personal insight and of course, differing perspectives.

This episode also marks the close of our launch year of the Ride or Lie Podcast, and we want to sincerely thank everyone who listened, shared, commented, and rode with us from day one. Your support made this year possible.

And trust… next year we’re coming even harder.

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The moment curiosity finally meets reality.

In the finale of this three-part experience, Shan and Dion push the conversation to its deepest point yet. They explore the modern divide between men and women and how AI, social media, and shifting expectations are reshaping the dating landscape. Shan shares why she believes both sexes still fundamentally need each other, while Dion opens up about the lessons that his father’s legacy left on the way he loves and dates.

Just before the moment everyone’s been waiting for, they jump into a quick-fire round designed to take them one layer deeper before everything changes.

And then… the reveal.

For the first time, Shan and Dion see each other’s faces live on the recording. No filters. No profile photos. No assumptions.

What do they see? How do they feel? And what happens next?

We want to hear from you... Did Shan and Dion have any chemistry?? Chime in on our social pages @RideOrLiePodcast and/or email us ridewithus@rideorliepodcast.com

Part 2 picks up right where the first conversation left off—deep in the questions that matter. This time, the revelations come fast, and the epiphanies hit harder.

Shan opens up about what she’s struggled to wrap her mind around in the poly world so far, from feelings of insecurity to the complicated dance between curiosity and jealousy. Dion breaks down the structure and dynamics of polyamory and non-monogamy in a way that challenges traditional assumptions and pushes the conversation into new territory. Together, they explore how non-monogamy can be ethical, what quality connection looks like in today’s dating culture, and the pressure modern relationships feel under outdated societal expectations.

The idea of the “fairy tale ending” gets questioned, dissected, and reimagined, leading them straight into the finale of this 3 part series.

Because in Part 3, Dion and Shan finally meet... live on mic.

What will they think of each other after the reveal?

Stay tuned.

Shan and "Dion" matched on a dating app built for open minds. After a few days of messaging, Shan floated the idea of recording an episode together...less than twenty-four hours later, they were on the mics.

What unfolds is an unfiltered, flirtatious, and deeply curious conversation that blurs the line between connection and chemistry. In this first part of their three-part series, they unpack what drew them to each other, what sparked their very first exchange, and why Shan loves a man who can teach her a few things. Dion opens up about his passions, his “nerdy side,” and more than a decade of living a poly lifestyle, while the two explore sapiosexuality, compersion, and what makes nontraditional dating spaces so different.

But here’s the catch...they still haven’t met in person, but that will change by Part 3. So is this the beginning of something real, or just the thrill of curiosity caught on mic?

Ride or Lie at its most curious and experimental a first-time connection recorded in real time and shared with YOU, our Riders!

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In this episode, Shan and CoCo kick things off with personal life updates. Shan is officially settled into her new home, and the girls catch listeners up on whether they've really stuck to staying off the dating apps—and what’s been happening in their love lives since. Have their been any new connections for the R.O.L. Girls?

From there, the conversation shifts to one of the big questions in modern dating: Do friendships make the best foundation for romantic relationships? Shan and CoCo unpack why being friends first might matter—or why it might not. They explore whether lovers who start as friends have an advantage, and how connection, comfort, and communication play into long-term happiness.

With personal stories, humor, and a little friendly debate, they reflect on:

• Why friendship can change the way we date

• Whether romance needs a platonic base to thrive

• If friends really do make the best lovers

• And how their own experiences shape their views

There’s laughter, honesty, and a few side tangents—as always—and much more in this episode of ROL.

Be sure to continue the conversation with us on Instagram, TikTok, & Facebook @rideorliepodcast and email us a ridewithus@rideorlie.com

Ever wondered what truly makes life unforgettable?

In this episode, Coco and Shan dive into a viral Reddit question that got the ChatGPT treatment: What are the best human experiences?

From falling in love to traveling the world, ChatGPT listed 25 of the most meaningful moments a human can have.

We didn’t add to the list, but we had thoughts.

In this conversation:

- What 'falling in love' really means in adulthood

- The emotional stretch of parenthood and caregiving

- Why true forgiveness hits harder than you'd expect

- How travel can humble you in the best way

- And yes... that one song that knows all your business

It's vulnerability, joy, growth, and a whole lot of 'Mmm, that's real.'

Tune in for laughs, honest reflections, and a reminder that being human is a wild, beautiful ride.

After you listen, tell us:

Which human experience hit home for you?

DM or tag us @rideorliepodcast — we wanna know!

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📣 Listen now to laugh, reflect, and maybe even rethink your life & dating mindset. #RideOrLie #ChatGPT #ModernLove #PodcastLife #DatingCulture #LifeLessons #BestHumanExperiences #SelfFullfillment #SelfReflection #Reddit

In this candid and reflective episode, Shan and CoCo congratulate themselves on keeping up with the podcast despite the hurdles of staying consistent with it—and the dedication it takes to keep showing up even when life gets crazy.

They share life updates, including Shan’s BIG and exciting news and her gratefulness for good friends, and Coco’s mission to work in silence. They also dote on Juju (CoCo's lovable pup), plus a glimpse into how Shan’s son Darian is growing and thriving.

Then, Coco tells a surprising story about the creator of Minecraft, sparking a deep conversation about modern dating, love, and whether we’re addicted to the thrill of “newness.”

Are we all chasing that dopamine high? Is real connection even possible in a world of dating apps and instant gratification? The duo doesn’t hold back—and they ask the questions we’re all thinking.

💡 In This Episode:

• The behind-the-scenes of building a podcast and staying the course

• The beauty of “working in silence” before sharing your wins

• The reality of parenting (and pup-parenting) while juggling passion projects

• A wild twist involving Minecraft’s creator

• Deep reflections on dating culture, dopamine, and the search for something real

🔖 Quote of the Episode: "Are we actually looking for love… or just chasing the next dopamine hit?"

📣 Listen now to laugh, reflect, and maybe even rethink your dating mindset. #RideOrLie #TheDopamineEffect #ModernLove #PodcastLife #DatingCulture #NRE