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Healing From Emotional Abuse

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How do you heal from emotional abuse? Dr. Christine Murray, an expert in this field, shows you how to begin to heal! — Dr. Christine Murray is the Director of the Center for Youth, Family, and Community Partnerships at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. She has worked with clients impacted by various forms of family violence, including current and past intimate partner violence, childhood physical and sexual abuse, and emotional and verbal abuse. Dr. Murray is also the author of Triumph Over Abuse: Healing, Recovery, and Purpose after an Abusive Relationship . In this episode of Last First Date Radio: What is emotional abuse? How emotional abuse impacts the victim Why is it so hard to leave an abuser? Steps to heal from abuse What a partner of someone who’s been abused can do to create a safer relationship EP 585: Christine Murray – Healing From Emotional Abuse Last First Date Radio Dating and relationships don’t have to be so complicated! Join Sa...

How to Build Trust in Dating

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If you want to learn how to build trust in dating, this video is for you. If you’ve been betrayed or cheated on in the past, watch this! — Has your trust ever been betrayed in dating or in a relationship? If so, it can be hard to trust when you date again. You will probably be on high alert for any potential threats to the relationship. When you don’t trust the people you date, you become hyper-vigilant, looking for what that person could do to hurt you, and that could sabotage a potentially healthy relationships. I’m going to share why it’s hard to trust and how to build trust in dating. How to Build Trust in Dating Why is it so hard to trust? This is often due to past trauma like suffering emotional, mental, or physical abuse from a previous partner or feeling uncertain, criticized, or embarrassed in the past. Have you ever noticed these signs in yourself when you felt a lack of trust? 1. You over-explain or talk to fill in the silence due to anxiety 2. You of...

Sexual Health After Menopause

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Are you struggling with your sexual health after menopause? Listen to this inspirational episode with gynecologist, Dr. Shyama Mathews. — Dr. Shyama Mathews is a Board Certified OB/GYN, Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgeon, and NAMS Certified Menopause Specialist. As both a mother and wife herself, her goal is to help women of all ages maintain their own quality of life while keeping up with the day to day needs of their families and careers. Her practice emphasizes the importance of patient education and empowerment to make the best possible decisions for themselves and their bodies. Her areas of expertise include Endometriosis, Fibroids, Chronic Pelvic Pain, Laparoscopy, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, and Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder. In this episode of Last First Date Radio: The most common questions about sex after menopause How to maintain libido post-menopause How to deal with lack of arousal The importance of lubricants post-menopause EP 584: Dr. Shyama Mathews – ...

Chemistry or Compatibility – How to Choose a Partner?

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Chemistry or compatibility – do you need both? How do you balance the two in a relationship? Watch this video! — Which is more important – chemistry or compatibility? Are they equally important? One of the biggest challenges in romantic relationships is finding the balance between chemistry and compatibility. Here’s how to choose a partner based on both. Chemistry or Compatibility – How to Choose a Partner? What is Chemistry in Dating and Relationships? Chemistry is visceral. It’s the excitement and desire that we feel when we first meet someone. There’s a craving for intimacy, an animal magnetism. 4 Signs of Instant Chemistry: Elevated heart rate Rush of blood to the genitals Butterflies in your belly Sweaty palms We can mistake these signs as love at first sight. And that’s dangerous, because without compatibility, these sparky relationships will crash and burn. Chemistry that’s off the charts at the beginning is also unsafe, as it’s often anxiety-inducing. It’s e...

The Power of Premarital Counseling in Shaping Lasting Relationships

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Premarital counseling can drastically increase the success rate of any relationship. Listen to this episode to learn more. — In 2013, Casey and Meygan Caston founded Marriage365. After their own marital struggles, their aim was to strengthen other people’s marriages. They authored four books about building connections and developed online courses. In 2020, Marriage365 revamped its platform, growing to 10k members in 1.5 years, which inspired them to develop a mobile app to enhance user experience. In this episode of Last First Date Radio: How premarital counseling sets couples on a path to healthier marriages Common misconceptions about counseling before marriage The 6 keys of premarital counseling Success stories of couples who had counseling before marriage EP 583: Casey and Meygan Caston – The Power of Premarital Counseling in Shaping Lasting Relationships Last First Date Radio Dating and relationships don’t have to be so complicated! Join Sandy Weiner, THE ...

5 Signs You’re Emotionally Unavailable

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Do you attract emotionally unavailable partners? You might be emotionally unavailable yourself. Check out these 5 signs. — If you consistently attract emotionally unavailable partners, chances are you’re emotionally unavailable, too. The causes of emotional unavailability could include an  insecure attachment style or childhood trauma. Learning to recognize the signs of emotional unavailability will help you begin to heal and form relationships that are more intimate and longer lasting with partners who are emotionally available as well. In this video, you’ll learn five signs that you’re emotionally unavailable and what you can do about it. 5 Signs You’re Emotionally Unavailable What’s emotional unavailability? An emotionally unavailable person has difficulty expressing or handling their own emotions and the emotions of others. This is why they struggle with getting close to the people they date.  They might comes across as snobby or closed off at first, and the...

A Divorce Attorney’s Guide to Avoiding Divorce

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Do want help in avoiding divorce? This divorce attorney wrote a guidebook for you. Listen to this important episode! — Sarah Intelligator is a divorce attorney in Los Angeles, California. Practicing Family Law since 2008, Sarah has also been a yoga instructor since 2000. She organically bridged her two worlds, coining the term: “Holistic Divorce and Family Law.” In helping others through their divorces, Sarah realized that she could help them avoid divorce altogether. This inspired her to author her first book: “Live, Laugh, True Love: A Step-By-Step Guide to Dating and Finding a Meaningful Relationship, from a Divorce Attorney.” In her spare time, Sarah enjoys traveling and spending time with her son, Eli, and husband, Joel. She also dabbles in interior design. In this episode of Last First Date Radio: How being a divorce attorney equips her to comment on relationships The 6 F words that lead to relationship failure An exercise to help define what’s most important in a relat...

5 Qualities of a Good Partner

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Which qualities are most important for a good partner? In this video, you’ll learn the top five character traits to look for. What are the qualities of a good partner? Most of us get this wrong. Why? Because what you think you want and what you actually NEED are often very different. That’s why it’s so important to identify the character traits of a good partner. It will help to ensure a long lasting healthy and satisfying relationship. Watch the video to learn what these qualities are. 5 Universal Qualities of a Good Partner Emotional maturity . They don’t play mind games with you. You can both communicate your feelings and needs. You can be vulnerable with each other without the fear of judgment. You trust each other. You feel secure in the relationship. Comfortable showing physical affection . From holding hands to massaging and hugging, your partner can show physical affection through non-sexual as well as sexual touch. Interested in growing with you. They want to work ...