Up to this point in season 5, we’ve talked quite a bit about theory and big-picture ideas around self realization and identity. In today’s episode, the same theme carries through, but we’re getting more practical and hands on to spark your creativity to put those self-love based concepts into action in your own life in a way that’s authentic to you.

Guest Christy Pruitt-Haynes is telling us all about her action-based approach to getting to know herself now after major relationships in her life have changed and she’s entering a new phase of what it means to be her.

She’s telling us all about her adventures with ABC solo dating. We’ll get into what that is in the episode, but first…

She embarked on the adventure of solo dating after she'd lost her best friend, went through a divorce, and her daughter and niece flew the nest. She realized that so much of her life revolved around others, and now that they’d made their exits in different ways, she was left with herself. So this discussion is all about what Christy chose to do with that realization.

In addition to talking about what ABC solo dating is and how Christy does it, we dive deep into the emotions involved with doing activities by yourself, especially if you’re a people person;, the beauty of being present with yourself; the importance of preference and knowing it’s okay to do what you like and what brings you joy without feeling guilty; absolving guilt; trusting the creative process; moving through grief that comes with change; and letting go.

Christy says “after a lot of hard work, personal reflection, and self-discovery… the only person I’m going to spend the rest of my life with is me so I better get to know and fall in love with her.”

That’s her focus now. And she’s sharing part of that story with you today.

At the end of the day, we have to be able to be alone with ourselves. I know it took me a long time to love my self enough to be able to do that — it can be a fun yet difficult task.

As you listen, I encourage you to think about what might work for you to grow your relationship with yourself. Are you able to be alone with yourself and what might be fun in that process?

Let us know in the comments what you think.

Now, let’s dive in.

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