Unhealed trauma has a quiet way of shaping how we love. The same patterns that once helped me survive (and probably helped you too) can turn into walls that keep real closeness out.

In this episode, I’m unpacking how those old wounds can show up in your relationships and why real healing starts from within. Have you ever noticed yourself pulling away when things get too real? Or finding that the same patterns keep repeating, even with different people? We’re diving into what’s underneath that and how to finally start shifting it.

I’ll share insights from trauma experts like Gabor Maté and Bessel van der Kolk, along with what I’ve seen in my own decades of work helping women rebuild after heartbreak. We’ll talk about the four trauma responses (fight, flight, freeze, and fawn) and how they can quietly influence the way you communicate, connect, and protect yourself in love.

I’ll also walk you through ways to begin healing - recognizing your triggers, using tools like EMDR or internal family systems, and choosing partners who feel emotionally safe and accountable. Because love after trauma isn’t about finding someone who never triggers you. It’s about being with someone who’s willing to grow and heal right alongside you.

My hope is that this episode helps you see your patterns with a little more compassion and curiosity. Ask yourself: what have my past experiences taught me about love, and what am I ready to do differently now?

Episode Breakdown:

00:00 How Unhealed Trauma Affects Relationships

00:55 The Right One Myth and Inner Healing

02:42 Defining Trauma with Gabor Maté and Bessel van der Kolk

06:39 The Four Trauma Responses: Fight, Flight, Freeze, Fawn

11:04 How Trauma Shapes Attachment and Emotional Safety

14:05 Trust and Vulnerability After Trauma

17:29 When Survival Strategies Block Connection

20:22 Healing Tools: EMDR, IFS, Somatic Work

24:50 Healthy Communication and Repair Practices

27:34 Love After Trauma: Healing and Growing Together

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Dating after divorce raises big questions about trust, timing, and how to show up as your most grounded self.

In this episode, I’m answering some of the most common and emotionally layered questions I hear from women navigating the dating world after divorce. I share honest, compassionate answers about rebuilding trust, introducing a new partner to your children, and deciding how much to share about your past relationships early on. I’ll walk you through what it means to truly trust yourself, how to listen to your intuition, and why slow, intentional dating matters. If you’re asking these questions too, you’re not alone. And I hope this conversation brings you the clarity, confidence, and encouragement you need for your next steps forward.

Episode Breakdown:

00:00 Navigating the Dating World After Divorce

01:15 How to Rebuild Trust After Betrayal

03:08 Learning to Trust Yourself First

05:26 When to Introduce a New Partner to Your Kids

08:08 Lessons from Introducing Someone Too Soon

09:54 Should You Talk About Your Ex on a First Date?

14:07 Finding the Lesson in Every Dating Experience

15:45 Journal Prompt: Who Do You Want to Be on a Date?

16:41 You Are Divorced, Not Done

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Have you ever wondered what might happen if you pressed pause on dating after divorce? I know it can feel counterintuitive when everyone else is swiping, but I’ve seen firsthand how powerful the benefits of stepping back can be.

In this episode, I share why taking a conscious break from dating gives you the space to heal, reset, and rediscover yourself. What new passions might you uncover if you stopped scrolling and tried something different? How might your confidence grow if you gave yourself the time to reflect on what you truly want? During one of my own dating detox periods, I took a simple vocal lesson that turned into years of joy performing in a band, something I never would have discovered if I had stayed caught up in the dating cycle.

A dating detox is more than just a pause. It’s an opportunity to find clarity, rebuild confidence, and strengthen the most important relationship you’ll ever have - the one with yourself!

Episode Breakdown:

00:00 Dating Detox

01:36 Why Take a Dating Detox

06:03 Benefits of a Dating Detox

07:09 Discovering New Passions

10:01 Avoiding Past Relationship Mistakes

19:01 Challenges of Loneliness

25:12 The Strength in Pausing

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