In our last episode of 2022 we sit down with Entertainment sales manager, Erin O'Hara, to unpack her whirlwind year of dating.  She lets us in on her experience of challenging herself to go on one date per month for the whole year.  She unpacks why she felt inspired to take on this challenge and her biggest takeaways.  

Erin also shares her experiences of growing up in the International Church of Christ and her decision to take a step away from the intensity of the expectations placed on the church members.  She shares her journey towards independence, seeking truth,  and following her instincts.  

You are sure to be inspired by her openness and bravery.  

My favorite quote from the episode : "You can love people without wanting something from them."

Singer-Songwriter, Heather VIctorino, gives us her perspective on dating while pursuing a music career as a country artist.  She talks growing up in a small town, and the leap of faith it took to go against the norm and move to Nashville.  She shares the difficulties she has faced trying to find a partner who can support her while on a path to reaching her epic goals.  

We unpack how having a deeper understanding of your family patterns and dynamics can help you make better choices for your own dating life.  While offering encouragement to those who may be tempted to settle for something that feels familiar rather than fulfilling.  
  
Find out who you are and do it on purpose. - Dolly Parton

My Favorite quote from the episode: Find what contentment looks like in the now 

Marketing specialist and Real Estate Agent, Meagan Melancon, talks all about dealing with insecurities, building a solid faith foundation, and the realities of plastic surgery. 

Meagan shares her experience of being on the Real World Atlanta, and how that type of exposure led her down a path of trying to fit into what society sees as the" standard of beauty." She gives us an honest look into her journey to feel pretty "enough", and challenges us all to look a little harder at how we define real beauty.  

My Favorite quote from the episode: "What is for you won't pass you by." 

 World traveler and graphic designer, Kevin Smith, gives us a whole new perspective as our first guest that is part of the LGBTQ+ community!

Kevin bravely shares his story of wrestling with his sexuality and choosing to come out in his late 20's. He shares how this choice affected his dating life and perspective on vulnerability as he learned to step into his most authentic self.  He shares some things he has learned about himself since starting his dating journey, and his path to honestly and openly loving himself.  

My favorite quote from the episode: "Who knows what one little phrase could do for someone's life." 

Marriage and Family Therapist, Sarah Long, aka the queen of "accidental relationships" gives us a crash course on how not to let your fear have authority over you.  She gives us insight into how her past relationship experiences with "situationships", "accidental relationships", and "special friends hell" have caused her to proceed cautiously in her current dating life .  We talk all about the fear of rejection, staying open to new possibilities, and harnessing the power of "what if's."

Listen to this episode if you need a little extra boost to do that scary thing you've been putting off! 

My favorite quote from the episode: "I'm going to be uncomfortable, but i'm going to be okay." 

In this episode Free People account executive and dating app specialist, Ellen Linam, gives us all the do’s and don’ts of navigating  the world of dating apps. She shares how her mid 20’s move to NYC shaped her ability to adapt and redefine herself.  We talk the importance of female friendships, finding someone to giggle with, and the beauty of being alone. 

Listen until the end for her top 3 dating “rules.”

My favorite quote from the episode: Love yourself rather than the idea of you with someone else. 

*Trigger warning- This episode contains conversations regarding sexual abuse- 

Licensed Professional Counselor, Christine Snipes, bravely shares her story of overcoming abuse, mending church wounds, and wrestling with regaining a sense of self.  In this episode Christine shares how personal therapy and becoming an equine therapist shaped her view of herself and her role in inspiring others to seek healing.  We unpack how her past experiences with men lead to a lack of trust and intimacy in all her relationships, including her relationship with God.  She shares how reestablishing a sense of intimacy with the Lord allowed her to find the ultimate sense of safety and trust we all so desire.  

My favorite quote from the episode:  There is no right way to heal.