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Do you feel stuck in dating & relationships?
Have you experienced thoughts like:
"There must be something wrong with me",
"I'm unloveable",
"A committed/loving relationship will never happen for me",
"It's too hard to find someone".
Agency and self-confidence in dating come from skills and knowledge. I am passionate about sharing my experience in psychology and dating coaching to empower people to create the relationships they desire.
It's never too late to learn effectiveness in dating!
For more information on psychology or coaching sessions: https://www.nadineneukirch.com
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Do you feel guilty taking time for yourself? You're not alone—and this internal conflict can have a big impact on your dating life. In this episode, we explore why self-care isn’t selfish, but essential, especially when it comes to setting boundaries, maintaining emotional availability, and showing up with clarity in relationships. ✨ Dating Coaching Program – Now Enrolling Starts July 9. Learn more → nadineneukirch.com 🎁 Free Guide: Top 3 Mindset Shifts in Dating Download → nadineneuk...
Can there be such a thing as too much dating? In this episode, we explore the often-overlooked impact of overloading your dating life—how seeing too many people too quickly can lead to emotional burnout, decision fatigue, and even prematurely ending connections that had potential. I’ll break down how a high volume of dates can actually disconnect you from the emotional experience of dating, stop you from tuning into your own needs, and turn something meaningful into something mechanical...
Before we focus on finding the right partner, it’s essential to ask—how strong is your relationship with yourself? In this episode, we unpack what it truly means to build a relationship with yourself from a psychological perspective. In this episode: - Learn how self-awareness, self-respect, and internal safety lay the foundation for dating with confidence and clarity. - How your inner world can shape who you’re drawn to, how you show up in relationships, and your ability to set healthy...
Are you stuck in the same dating pattern—but not sure what exactly needs to change? Before you jump into solutions, take a step back: have you clearly defined the problem? In this episode, we explore how identifying what’s truly within your control in dating can help you move forward with clarity and purpose. ✨ Dating Coaching Program – Now Enrolling Starts July 9. Learn more → nadineneukirch.com 🎁 Free Guide: Top 3 Mindset Shifts in Dating Download → nadineneukirch.com 💌 Submit your datin...
Should you keep seeing them—or call it quits? In this episode, we explore how to navigate early dating with clarity and confidence. You’ll learn: When to stay open and keep exploring a connectionHow to follow through with connections on dating apps and in personHow to make decisions that align with your values—not just your anxiety✨ Dating Coaching Program – Now Enrolling Starts July 9. Join here → nadineneukirch.com 🎁 Free Guide: Top 3 Mindset Shifts in Dating Download → nadineneukirch.co...
Why does dating feel so overwhelming when all you want is a healthy connection? In this episode, we explore how complex trauma can shape the way you approach dating and relationships—and what healing can look like. You’ll learn: Common ways complex trauma shows up in datingHow your nervous system may confuse safety with dangerWhy emotional avoidance, over-functioning, or shutdowns aren't “bad” behavior—but protective patternsWhether you’ve experienced emotional neglect, relational trauma, or...
Not sure what to text back? Feeling anxious while waiting for a reply or wondering if you're coming on too strong? In this episode: How to pace texting without overextendingManaging anxiety while waiting for repliesWhen overthinking = avoiding real communication✨ Dating Coaching Program – Now Open Starts July 9. Join here → nadineneukirch.com 🎁 Free Guide: Top 3 Mindset Shifts in Dating Download → nadineneukirch.com 💌 Submit your dating questions → nadineneukirch.com Thanks for tuning i...
Meeting new people in dating can be anxiety provoking, frustrating, boring, confusing, and many other emotions. It is normal for the human brain to try and make sense of new people and made judgments and assumptions about them. This however, takes us away from being in the moment and can increase suffering and misinterpretation. In this episode: - Learn about the mindfulness skill of 'Observe' from DBT therapy and how this can be applied to dating FREE Guide on Top 3 Mindset Shifts in...
Are you in your midlife and contemplating dating? People often have many fears and barriers about dating as they grow older, with thoughts such as; "All the good people are taken", "I'm not attractive anymore", "The apps are only for younger people". Most difficult thoughts however are not grounded in facts, but rather judgments and fears. In this episode you will learn tips to shift your mindset and approach dating in your midlife with increased confidence. FREE Guide on Top 3 Mindset S...
Do you find yourself hot and cold with use of the dating apps. You go on them for a few months and then feel disheartened and quit for another few months? Is you mindset one of defeat and hopelessness; "They don't work, they are too boring, it's impossible to get matches" In this episode: - Identify your mindset for use of dating apps and learn how to clarify what are facts vs judgment/fear/opinions. - 3 key judgments about the use of apps explored and mindset reframes covered FREE Guid...
Do you experience intense and overwhelming emotions where you become impulsive or feel out of control in dating? Or do you feel numb and disconnected from your emotions in dating? You may be experiencing emotion dysregulation. In DBT therapy there are skills to regulate emotions, feel more in control of your emotional experience and reduce unnecessary suffering. This episode explores the basics of what emotion regulation is. FREE Guide on Top 3 Mindset Shifts in Dating: https://www.nadinene...
Have you ever found yourself doubting your decisions in dating? Making one choice and then feeling guilt afterwards or criticising yourself? One part of you wants to go on a date and the other part of you fears rejection and wants to avoid the apps? In this episode: - Explore the impact of conflicting 'parts' of yourself in dating - Strategies to befriend these parts, understand their fears and needs and make effective choices FREE Guide on Top 3 Mindset Shifts in Dating: https://www.nadinene...
Conflict can be healthy and to be expected in a relationship. The important part of conflict is how we navigate it. In this episode: - Learn how can attachment fears can be triggered in a relationship - Tips to settle your nervous system when in conflict - Tips to clarify your goals when resolving conflict FREE Guide on Top 3 Mindset Shifts in Dating: https://www.nadineneukirch.com REGISTRATION NOW OPEN FOR *** ONLINE DATING COACHING PROGRAMS*** For more information or to register visi...
Part of my dating coaching program involves running weekly groups. Each week participants ask dating questions and receive personalised coaching on areas they are unsure or stuck in for dating. This episode answers 3 questions from the latest coaching group: - How long should you spend on the dating apps? - What is the best time to be messaging someone on the apps? - How many dates should you go on per week? FREE Guide on Top 3 Mindset Shifts in Dating: https://www.nadineneukirch.com R...
When people are feeling stuck in dating they can experience an imbalance in their emotions, an increase in challenging emotions such as fear, sadness, anger, shame, and guilt. In Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) there is a skill to help people accumulate pleasant emotions called 'ABC PLEASE'. This episode explores the use of this skill in the context of dating. FREE Guide on Top 3 Mindset Shifts in Dating: https://www.nadineneukirch.com REGISTRATION NOW OPEN FOR *** ONLINE DA...
What does authentic dating actually mean? This episode looks at key aspects of authentic dating including aligning with your values and goals, honesty, embracing imperfections, and vulnerability. REGISTRATION NOW OPEN FOR *** ONLINE DATING COACHING PROGRAM Feb 2025*** For more information or to register visit: https://www.nadineneukirch.com FREE Guide on Top 3 Mindset Shifts in Dating: https://www.nadineneukirch.com Thanks for tuning in to The Psychology of Dating Podcast. If y...
If you are feeling stuck in dating, altering habits can significantly increase satisfaction and confidence. However habits can be very hard to form. How can people change a behaviour or reframe their thinking in a way that lasts long term? This episode explores key tools to build new habits, including positive reinforcement, looking for skill deficits, expecting failures, and building from small to big. REGISTRATION NOW OPEN FOR *** ONLINE DATING COACHING PROGRAM Feb 2025***...
1This episode looks at ways to reduce unnecessary suffering in dating caused by thinking. It explores the difference between a neutral dating circumstance and the automatic judgments and criticisms that can alter the way you view and feel about a situation. *** ONLINE DATING COACHING PROGRAM Feb 2025*** For more information or to register visit: https://www.nadineneukirch.com FREE Guide on Top 3 Mindset Shifts in Dating: https://www.nadineneukirch.com Thanks for tuning in to...
In this Episode Nadine's cousin Hazel shares the challenges and highs in her long term relationship with her now fiancé. Topics include; dating a man who is shorter, from friends to romantic, breakdown of a relationship and cheating, dating someone narcissistic, self-love and personal growth, rebuilding trust, being 'all in' and tips to help a long term relationship thrive. FREE Guide on Top 3 Mindset Shifts in Dating: https://www.nadineneukirch.com Have a question or topi...
This episode is an interview with Georgia Grace, who is a Certified Sex and Relationship Practitioner And Somatic Therapist. Georgia shares expertise from her area, including: - What is Somatic therapy and Sexology - What is covered in Georgia's new book - Tools to communicate during sex, saying no and making requests - Common barriers to communication - Consent, trauma, and sex Information on Georgia Grace: - Websites: https://www.georgiagrace.co/about &...
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