This week Nicola and Di chat with the dynamic Pete Simson. He’s an entrepreneur, a farmer, a philanthropist, the co-founder of RedBalloon and a loving father to his 2 children. Pete is also a single man in his 60s, navigating the world of online dating and we wanted to get his thoughts and insights into what this has been like for him as well as any tips he might have for our listeners. 

Pete shares with us some of the highs and lows of online dating including some funny stories of dates that went wrong. He also shares the different lessons he’s learned, the psychological principles that help him to notice red flags, such as attachment styles, and the things he’s on the lookout for when it comes to dating profiles and meeting up with a potential match.

In this episode, you’ll also get to hear more of Pete’s story - growing up on a farm in rural Victoria, and the fateful day he got home from school as a 10 year old and saw that his family home had burnt down. There are tears in the studio as Pete recounts that day, and shares stories from his childhood. 

We talk about his entrepreneurship as the co-founder of RedBalloon, the company he built in 2001 with his wife at the time, and how they were ahead of their time as an online gifting experience company. And we chat about what Pete is up to now - an exciting new film project that is shedding light on white collar domestic violence and raising awareness around this important issue. 

We had such a great time with Pete in the studio - he’s full of energy and the conversation just flowed. We hope you enjoy this chat as much as we did. 

This episode is proudly sponsored by Eir Women. Use code OTBF20 at checkout to receive a 20% discount on any purchase. 

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Books Pete referenced in this episode:

Attached by Amir Levine and Rachel S.F. Heller

Everybody Lies by Seth Stephens Davidowitz

Buy your Eir Women products here. Use code OTBF20 at checkout for a 20% discount

This week Nicola and Di chat with the dynamic Pete Simson. He&rsquo;s an entrepreneur, a farmer, a philanthropist, the co-founder of RedBalloon and a loving father to his 2 children. Pete is also a single man in his 60s, navigating the world of online dating and we wanted to get his thoughts and insights into what this has been like for him as well as any tips he might have for our listeners.&nbsp;
Pete shares with us some of the highs and lows of online dating including some funny stories of dates that went wrong. He also shares the different lessons he&rsquo;s learned, the psychological principles that help him to notice red flags, such as attachment styles, and the things he&rsquo;s on the lookout for when it comes to dating profiles and meeting up with a potential match.
In this episode, you&rsquo;ll also get to hear more of Pete&rsquo;s story - growing up on a farm in rural Victoria, and the fateful day he got home from school as a 10 year old and saw that his family home had burnt down. There are tears in the studio as Pete recounts that day, and shares stories from his childhood.&nbsp;
We talk about his entrepreneurship as the co-founder of RedBalloon, the company he built in 2001 with his wife at the time, and how they were ahead of their time as an online gifting experience company. And we chat about what Pete is up to now - an exciting new film project that is shedding light on white collar domestic violence and raising awareness around this important issue.&nbsp;
We had such a great time with Pete in the studio - he&rsquo;s full of energy and the conversation just flowed. We hope you enjoy this chat as much as we did.&nbsp;
This episode is proudly sponsored by&nbsp;<a href="https://eirwomen.com.au/">Eir Women</a>. Use code OTBF20 at checkout to receive a 20% discount on any purchase.&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/overthebackfencepodcast/">Follow Nicola and Di on IG here</a>
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/petes_back_yard/?hl=en">Follow Pete on IG here</a>
Books Pete referenced in this episode:
<a href="https://www.amazon.com.au/Attached-Science-Adult-Attachment-YouFind/dp/1585429139">Attached by Amir Levine and Rachel S.F. Heller</a>
<a href="https://www.amazon.com.au/Everybody-Lies-Internet-About-Really/dp/0062390856">Everybody Lies by Seth Stephens Davidowitz</a>
<a href="https://eirwomen.com.au/">Buy your Eir Women products here. Use code OTBF20 at checkout for a 20% discount</a>

Di Edwards and Nicola Dale have been best friends for close to four decades & they actually share a ‘back fence’ in Sydney! 
They share a love of life, a passion for people, and have discovered a simple conversation over the back fence, can change a life and give a sense of belonging . 

“We’re not neuroscientists, psychologists, doctors or monks - we just love people - and know with age comes wisdom."

Di Edwards and Nicola Dale have been best friends for close to four decades &amp; they actually share a ‘back fence’ in Sydney!  They share a love of life, a passion for people, and have discovered a simple conversation over the back fence, can change a life and give a sense of belonging . 
“We’re not neuroscientists, psychologists, doctors or monks - we just love people - and know with age comes wisdom."

Over the Back Fence

Over the back fence is a podcast by two incredible women in their 50’s and 60’s - for women.

Di and Nicola have an infectious energy that is bound to light you up. It’s a podcast which values community, connection and lifting each other up. 

Here, Di and Nicola will delve in to the highs and lows they’ve experienced in life… From starting a family, experiencing marriage breakdowns, to embracing new beginnings. They’ll discuss the lessons they’re still learning, and interview people with inspiring stories to tell. 

Di and Nicola will invite guests on OTBF from all over the globe. From close friends, entrepreneurs, comedians, councillors to motivators and life coaches - to unlock their wisdom and have a laugh along the way.

Over the back fence is a podcast by two incredible women in their 50’s and 60’s - for women.
Di and Nicola have an infectious energy that is bound to light you up. It’s a podcast which values community, connection and lifting each other up. 
Here, Di and Nicola will delve in to the highs and lows they’ve experienced in life… From starting a family, experiencing marriage breakdowns, to embracing new beginnings. They’ll discuss the lessons they’re still learning, and interview people with inspiring stories to tell. 
Di and Nicola will invite guests on OTBF from all over the globe. From close friends, entrepreneurs, comedians, councillors to motivators and life coaches - to unlock their wisdom and have a laugh along the way.