In this final episode of season three, Iâm reflecting on the biggest dating shifts weâve witnessed in 2025 - and what theyâre revealing about where weâre headed when it comes to love, connection, and self-worth. From the rise of boundaries and values-based dating to the growing role of AI, dating burnout, and the return of in-person connection, this conversation is a deep breath for anyone feeling overwhelmed or disillusioned. Weâre not just swiping anymore - weâre slowing down, getting clear...
Have you ever caught yourself labeling someone a narcissist after one bad date? Or said you were âsetting a boundaryâ when really, you were just avoiding an uncomfortable conversation? In todayâs episode, we dive into the rise of therapy speak in modern dating - and what might be getting lost in translation. From gaslighting to attachment styles, these terms can help us understand ourselves⌠but they can also become walls that keep us from real connection. Let's explore how the language of he...
If youâve ever spiraled into anxiety over something your partner might be thinking⌠or held back from speaking your truth because you were âpretty sureâ how they'd react - this episode is for you. Today we explore how assumptions quietly sabotage our relationships. These stories we tell ourselves - often shaped by past wounds and incomplete information - create distance, tension, and miscommunication where there could be connection. Through real-life examples from my clients, I share how assu...
If youâve ever felt like your worth is tied to how much you get done, how well you perform, or how "together" you appear - this episode is for you. In todayâs episode I open up about a recent realization during a season of stillness - brought on by literally losing my voice. What began as physical silence became a deep invitation to examine the pressure I (and so many women) carry to prove their value through constant doing. Let's run through how cultural conditioning, perfectionism, and peop...
If weekends feel heavier, lonelier, or just plain harder - this episode is for you. Today, weâre talking about the kind of loneliness that creeps in when everyone else seems connected, partnered, or surrounded by people... and youâre not. Let's explore why this feeling often peaks on weekends, and how that quiet space can amplify emotions we usually push aside. But hereâs the truth: feeling alone doesnât mean youâre broken. This episode is your invitation to stop judging yourself for feeling ...
If youâve ever found yourself swiping left over something as simple as height, this episode is for you. Today, weâre diving into Tinderâs new height filter - but more importantly, what our dating preferences really say about us. Is it just a preference, or is it a way to avoid vulnerability, risk, or disappointment? Let's unpack how physical ârequirementsâ like height can sometimes mask deeper needs for safety, control, and certainty. It's time to reflect on your own filters - both on and off...
Have you ever wondered why certain dating dynamics feel so familiar, or so frustrating? Why you keep attracting the same kinds of partners, or why true connection still feels out of reach even when you're doing all the ârightâ things? In today's episode, I'm joined by relationship coach Jack Bohannan for a deep dive into the inner workings of attraction, attachment, and authenticity. Jack brings a powerful lens to modern relationships, blending his expertise in attachment theory, gender polar...
If dating has started to feel more draining than exciting, youâre not alone. In this episode, weâre unpacking the very real (and very common) experience of dating fatigue - what causes it, how it shows up, and what you can do to move through it with more clarity and self-compassion. From the addictive nature of dating apps to the pressure to âkeep tryingâ without a real plan, dating can quickly become overwhelming. Today I share real client stories and practical steps for taking a mindful pau...
If youâve ever found yourself stuck in the same painful dating patterns, emotionally unavailable partners, one-sided connections, chasing love while abandoning yourself - youâre not alone. And more importantly, youâre not broken. On today's episode, I'm joined by clinical psychologist, couples therapist, and author Phoebe Rogers, who is a returning guest, to talk about her new book: When Will it Happen for Me? A shame-free guide to finding love on your own timeline. Phoebe shares her own stor...
Do you really need to be fully healed before dating again? Or is that belief actually keeping you stuck? In this episode, weâre breaking down the myth that you have to be perfectly healed to start a new relationship. Healing is a lifelong journey, and the truth is, some of the most powerful growth happens inside relationships - not outside of them. Letâs shift the pressure from being âready enoughâ to being intentional and self-aware. On this episode we explore Why waiting to be fully healed ...
Welcome back, in this episode I sit down with Davina Hehn, a former therapist turned mental health coach, to explore the recurring patterns that often disrupt our relationships. From self-sabotage to the fear of conflict and emotional unavailability, we deep-dive into how these behaviors show up in both personal and romantic connections. Davina opens up about her own journey with her husband, sharing how their relationship transformed through emotional work and sobriety. This week, we explore...
Breakups hurt, but what if theyâre also one of the most powerful portals to self-discovery and growth? This week, we explore your breakup through a new lens: not as a failure, but as an opportunity. Let's unpack the hidden wisdom that heartbreak can reveal about your boundaries, your needs, and the relationship patterns you may be ready to break. Rather than rushing into the next thing, consider slowing down, journaling, and reflecting on what your past relationships have been trying to teach...
Ever wondered why you keep reacting the way you do in relationshipsâeven when you know itâs not helping? In this episode, Iâm joined by Flora Ong, certified life coach and integrated attachment specialist, to explore how our early attachment patterns silently shape our adult relationshipsâand how to finally break free from the ones that no longer serve us. Flora opens up about her own post-divorce healing journey, and we unpack the deep, subconscious forces that fuel self-sabotage, emotional ...
Why You Keep Falling for Emotionally Unavailable People (Even When You Know Better) Ever find yourself falling again for someone who canât seem to meet you emotionallyâno matter how badly you want it to work? Today we're diving headfirst into one of the most common patterns I see in my clients: attracting emotionally unavailable partners. Weâre unpacking the deeper why behind these frustrating relationship loopsâand spoiler alert: itâs not about you being âtoo muchâ or ânot enough.â Inside th...
Ever wondered what really goes on in the mind of a man when heâs swiping through dating apps? Now imagine if that man decided to go undercover as a woman for nearly a yearâjust to find out what women truly need in todayâs dating world. đ In this episode Iâm joined by Mark Rosenfeld, one of Australiaâs most sought-after dating and relationship coaches, for a conversation thatâs equal parts eye-opening and empowering. Mark spent 350 days dating online as a womanâyep, you read that rightâand wha...
Hands up if youâve ever caught yourself twisting into a version of you that you think someone will like more... đââď¸ A real talkâdating can feel like a performance sometimes. You meet someone you really like, and suddenly you're showing up as the shinier, filtered version of yourself. Youâre polite, youâre easygoing, youâre agreeable... and before you know it, youâve gone a few dates in and think: âWaitâdo they even know the real me?â Iâve been there. Iâve watched clients go through it...
Buckle up, everyone! This episode of The Relationship Circle Podcast is one you DO NOT want to miss. Today Iâve got something extra special for you. Iâm bringing on the brilliant Lauren Fondriest, a women's dating coach whoâs flipping the dating script and helping women find real, lasting loveâwithout all the games and frustration. And hereâs the kickerâLaurenâs been exactly where so many of you are right now. She spent six years stuck in the endless dating loopâswiping, going on countless da...
Welcome back to The Relationship Circle. Today, we're tackling something that most of us avoidâour triggers. Not because weâre lazy or not doing the work, but because itâs confronting, uncomfortable, and messy. But guess what? Those triggers you try to ignore? Theyâre actually the most powerful tools for your growth. In this episode, Iâm breaking down: How to recognize when youâre being triggered: What physical sensations, thoughts, and emotions show up when youâre triggered.How to trace it b...
In todayâs episode, I sit down with the incredible Kylie Dennis, a private investigator on a mission to protect people from the heartbreak and financial devastation of romance scams. This conversation is one you wonât want to missâKylie shares how a scam targeting her own mother set her on the path to this powerful work. We talk about the tactics scammers use, why even the smartest people fall for them, and the emotional manipulation that goes beyond money. Kylie offers real-world examples, t...
Hey everyone! In this episode of The Relationship Circle, I'm diving into a topic that so many of my clients struggle withâsituationships. If youâve ever been stuck in that in-between space where youâre not really single, but youâre not in a committed relationship either, you know exactly how confusing and emotionally draining it can be. I break down why situationships are so addictiveâthe emotional highs and lows, the fear of abandonment, and that frustrating push-pull dynamic that makes it ...