In this episode, Aly chats with Rhonda Richards-Smith, an award-winning licensed psychotherapist & relationship expert, speaker, consultant, and corporate wellness coach to brands and companies committed to the mental health and well-being of their employees and consumers. Her advice has been featured on-air and in a number of national media outlets including Oprah Magazine, Martha Stewart Weddings, Forbes, Teen Vogue and Glamour Magazine. In 2017, Match.com named her one of the top dating and relationship experts in the country.

In this episode they talk about her journey to becoming a therapist before therapy was mainstream, and how she developed her practice that’s focused on wellness and growing healthy relationships. They also cover what dating post pandemic looks like and how to get comfortable with socializing again in person. She also touches on the importance of getting clear on what you’re looking for in a partner as well as calling out common dating mistakes and the gaming effect with dating apps and how addicting it can be to keep swiping.

Connect with Rhonda:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/RhondaSmithLCSW

Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/RhondaSmithLCSW

Website: https://www.RhondaSmithLCSW.com