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Healing From Emotional Wounds and Trauma

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We all have emotional wounds and trauma from our past. In this episode, Chris Rackliffe helps us begin to heal so we can find lasting love. — Chris Rackliffe is a personal development writer and anxious attachment style coach, whose ability to paint with words has touched the lives of millions of people around the world. In It’s Good to See Me Again , Rackliffe shares stories that cut straight to the heart, detailing his own heartfelt and harrowing experiences to help others lead happier, healthier, more fulfilling lives.  In this episode of Last First Date Radio: What does it mean to take a trauma-informed approach to emotional healing? What is nervous system regulation? Why is it important, and how can someone practice it? How do attachment styles factor into emotional healing work? In one of your TikTok videos, you mention how there are three aspects that are necessary for healing. What are they? What are the most important takeaways for listeners regarding emotional hea

Stop Making These 5 Online Dating Mistakes!

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Online dating mistakes are common, and they could be keeping you from finding your match. Check out this video to learn the top 5 mistakes. — Dating websites and apps make it easy for people to connect online and see if there’s a connection. But, finding love online is another story altogether. If you’ve tried online dating without success , you might be making some of the online dating mistakes I reveal in this video. The good news is they can easily be fixed to help you find the love you want. Stop Making These 5 Online Dating Mistakes! Are you doing these things? Your photos are not sparking interest Your preferences are too narrow You haven’t disclosed what you’re looking for  You spend too long on message/text. You’re not asking meaningful questions (Watch the video to hear more about these mistakes and how you can turn them around to find love!) Online dating is convenient, in many cases free, and it’s a great way to meet people, especially if you’re a busy pr

How to Break the Cycle of Toxic Relationships

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Are you stuck in a cycle of toxic relationships? Elizabeth Overstreet will help you break that cycle and attract healthy relationships. — Featured by ABC, CBS, NBC, The New York Times, and others, author Elizabeth Overstreet is a trusted love and relationship strategist who keeps things real. Through her expert coaching and motivational speaking, she’s known for creating personalized, practical roadmaps to happier, more satisfying relationships with others and yourself. Based in Raleigh, NC, Elizabeth partners with individuals, couples, and companies globally. In this episode of Last First Date Radio: How do you define a toxic or unhealthy relationship? Why do people stay in unhealthy relationships? What are some signs of a healthy relationship? Why do healthy relationships sometimes feel boring? What are some tips to help people break the cycle of toxic relationships? EP 545: Elizabeth Overstreet – How to Break the Cycle of Toxic Relationships Last First Date Rad

Who Should Pay on a First Date?

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The age-old question: who should pay on a first date? In this video, I offer several popular opinions, and then I share my own. — Should men pay on a first date, or is this an outdated standard that has to go? Surprisingly, in a recent survey by Money.com, 78% of men AND women believe that men should pay on the first date. In this video, I reveal the three most popular opinions for who pays on a first date, and then I share my own thoughts. Who Should Pay on a First Date? #1: The person who asked for the date pays While this might seem like the most reasonable option, there  are  some advantages and drawbacks.   Pros:  For those who believe heteronormative standards have changed, such as that men should always pay on a first date, this option is simple and it works.  Cons: A potential disadvantage is that there might be an assumption that the person who asked for the date continues to pay for all future dates, which could create an imbalance.  Tip:  Figure out what work

Making Friends as an Adult

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Do you struggle with making friends as an adult? You’ve come to the right place! Ursula Mentjes has fabulous tips for you. — Ursula Mentjes is a leading expert on success and business growth and a USA Today bestselling author of UpLevel NOW and five other non-fiction books. She is a business strategist and coach who works with entrepreneurs to double their monthly revenue in as little as 30 days while working less! She is also a keynote speaker and certified as an NLP (Neuro Linguistic Programming) Coach. Ursula helps her clients release the limiting beliefs and blocks that hold them back from their greatest success. In this episode of Last First Date Radio: Why loneliness is the new pandemic Why it’s more difficult to make friends as an adult Tips for developing new friends as an adult What to do if spouses or kids don’t like your new friend EP 544: Ursula Mentjes – Making Friends as an Adult Last First Date Radio Dating and relationships don’t have to be so co

10 Signs of a One-Sided Relationship

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Have you ever been in a one-sided relationship – feeling anxious, questioning their interest in you? If so, watch this video! If you’ve ever been in a one-sided relationship, you know how awful it feels. You’re always on edge, wondering if they really like you. In this video, I share 10 signs that the relationship is not working, because they’re just not that interested in you. 10 Signs of a One-Sided Relationship You don’t feel secure in the relationship You’re always second-guessing your partner’s motives You feel like there’s something wrong with you When you’re apart, you don’t hear from them often You’re putting in most of the effort You’re afraid to be yourself with them You make excuses for your partner You’re afraid to bring up difficult issues Your relationship is not growing You’re craving more connection If you recognize two or more of these signs in your relationship, your needs are not being met, and you’re in a one-sided relationship. It’s time to ta

How to Bullet-Proof Your Relationship

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Is it possible to bullet-proof your relationship? Yes, according to my podcast guest, Dr. Shawn Haywood on Last First Date Radio! — Dr. Shawn Haywood is the founder of Reimagine Love Coaching for individuals and couples. She’s a speaker and author of Living For Love, Set Yourself Free from the Daily Stress, Worry, & Hurry that Wears You Down. Dr. Haywood works with couples whose marriage has fallen asleep or fallen apart, and helps them adopt a fight-free, conflict free relationship, raise sexual intimacy and desire, and become the best of friends and teammates. Her husband, Chris is Shawn’s biz partner and full time travel companion, traveling the country as nomads for the past nine years in their camper. She’s been coaching high-achieving perfectionistic women and their amazing husbands for over twenty-three years. In this episode of Last First Date Radio: How do you bullet-proof your relationship as a full-time traveler for nine years?  What’s one thing you teach that

How Polarity Leads to Attraction in Relationships

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Are you looking for your clone when dating? Polarity is what leads to attraction and passion. Learn more in this video! — What is polarity and why do we need it in relationships? To feel emotionally connected to your partner, it’s important to have similar values and interests. What makes a relationship passionate is polarity – having differences in core energies. The more opposed the energies are between two people, what’s known as masculine vs. feminine energy, the stronger the attraction is within the relationship.  In this video, I share why we need polarity to help a relationship thrive. How Polarity Leads to Attraction in Relationships Defining Masculine and Feminine Energy Feminine energy is: receiving nurturing creating warmth being cherished for your feelings Masculine energy is: doing achieving building right or wrong thinking providing protecting being respected for your thoughts While everyone possess both masculine and feminine energy, many w