why dating younger men isn’t a trend: Leslie Morgan Steiner on age-gap relationships and love after 40
Thu Jan 15 2026
In this episode of Love, Brie, we’re spilling all the tea on dating younger men, age-gap relationships, and what love after 40 and 50 really looks like. I chat with Leslie Morgan Steiner, bestselling author and modern-love maven, about how dating younger men liberated her, challenged society’s rules, and gave her a whole new perspective on attraction.
We dish on all the juicy stuff: the myths of “cougars,” why age really is just a number, and how dating outside your comfort zone can be fun, flirty, and totally freeing. I also get real about my own experience dating younger men for the first time—spoiler: it’s not a trend, it’s about curiosity, connection, and a little mischief.
If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to break the rules of conventional dating, or why midlife love can be thrilling, messy, and totally empowering, this episode is for you. Laugh, relate, and grab your favourite drink—because we’re serving it hot.
Connect with Leslie:
Website: https://www.lesliemorgansteiner.com/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/lesliebooks/
Connect with Brie:
Enjoy a 20% discount code for my Substack here.
Website: briannehogan.ca
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In this episode of Love, Brie, we’re spilling all the tea on dating younger men, age-gap relationships, and what love after 40 and 50 really looks like. I chat with Leslie Morgan Steiner, bestselling author and modern-love maven, about how dating younger men liberated her, challenged society’s rules, and gave her a whole new perspective on attraction. We dish on all the juicy stuff: the myths of “cougars,” why age really is just a number, and how dating outside your comfort zone can be fun, flirty, and totally freeing. I also get real about my own experience dating younger men for the first time—spoiler: it’s not a trend, it’s about curiosity, connection, and a little mischief. If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to break the rules of conventional dating, or why midlife love can be thrilling, messy, and totally empowering, this episode is for you. Laugh, relate, and grab your favourite drink—because we’re serving it hot. Connect with Leslie: Website: https://www.lesliemorgansteiner.com/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/lesliebooks/ Connect with Brie: Enjoy a 20% discount code for my Substack here. Website: briannehogan.ca Substack: https://briannehogan.substack.com/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/lovebriehogan TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@briannehogan