Self-care is the most powerful tool I have found for rebuilding confidence and creating real connections in the dating world after divorce. I want to take you beyond the usual ideas of self-care and explore how to truly care for your whole self. How often do you check in with your values before saying yes to something? Have you noticed how old wounds from past relationships can still influence the way you show up today?

In this episode, I talk about healing unresolved trauma, tending to the parts of yourself that still feel unseen, and making choices that keep you aligned with who you are at your core. I walk you through the key pillars of self-care: spiritual, social, mental, physical, emotional, and financial, and share ways each one can help you feel more confident and grounded in dating. You’ll hear tools you can use to set an intention before a date, reflect afterward with honesty, and stay rooted in your truth no matter what.

More than anything, I want you to remember that the relationship you have with yourself sets the tone for every other connection in your life.

Episode Breakdown:

00:00 The Importance of Self-Care After Divorce

04:07 How Unresolved Trauma Affects Dating and Relationships

05:13 Honoring Your Soul and Living Authentically

07:33 The Pillars of Spiritual, Social, Mental, Physical, and Emotional Self-Care

15:09 Financial Self-Care Essentials

15:51 Lessons for Success in Post-Divorce Dating

17:16 Pre-Date and Post-Date Rituals for Confidence and Clarity

20:38 Why You Must Love Yourself First

21:01 Dating Yourself Before Dating Others

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Dating after divorce can bring up all kinds of emotions… hope, excitement, anxiety, even that rush to find someone new. But have you stopped to ask yourself why you really want to date?

In this episode, I’m digging into that question and walking you through the three big drivers I see come up most often after a divorce: lust, love, and loneliness. How do you know if it's a real connection or just chemistry? Are you drawn to someone because you’re genuinely ready or because being alone feels too hard right now? I’ll share tools like the slow burn test and the boring-but-beautiful checklist to help you get clear on what’s real. I’ll also talk about trauma bonds, emotional hunger, and what it actually looks like to build a relationship that feels safe, steady, and right for you. This is an invitation to get honest with yourself and to make choices that come from a place of wholeness, not urgency.

Episode Breakdown:

00:00 Welcome to Divorced Women Dating

01:02 Why Do You Want to Date After Divorce?

02:07 Lust vs. Love: Understanding the Chemistry Confuser

03:12 The Slow Burn Test for Lust

05:32 What Real Love Looks Like

08:54 How to Spot a Trauma Bond

12:12 The Boring but Beautiful Checklist for Healthy Love

14:21 Loneliness and Emotional Hunger

19:51 Journal Prompt: What Are You Truly Craving?

22:02 Lust Is a Spark, Love Is a Flame, Loneliness Is the Wind

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Website: www.staceyrose.com

Instagram: @theroserelationship

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When most women start dating after divorce, they focus on profiles, pictures, and what to say. But I want to ask you something deeper… What kind of energy are you bringing with you?

In this episode, I’m talking about something that’s often overlooked in dating: your energy. The vibe you carry into every interaction says more than the words you choose. Are you grounded and curious, or are old wounds still doing the talking? After more than 30 years as a therapist, and as someone who’s lived through post-divorce dating myself, I’ve seen how powerful it is to understand the energy you’re putting out there. I’ll walk you through four common dating energy types and help you check in with what’s really going on beneath the surface.

So ask yourself: What kind of energy are you leading with today, and is it helping you move toward the connection you want?

Episode Breakdown:

00:00 The Secret Ingredient Most Women Overlook in Dating

00:43 Why Dating Energy Matters More Than Your Profile

05:07 The Four Types of Dating Energy Explained

06:56 What Queen Energy Looks Like in Real Life

08:41 How Awareness of Your Energy Can Shift Your Dating Experience

09:04 Three Mindset Shifts for Empowered Dating

11:03 Why Regulating Your Nervous System Affects Dating Outcomes

12:15 Journal Prompt: What Energy Are You Bringing Into Dating?

13:08 The Real Goal of Dating After Divorce

Connect with Dr. Stacey Rose:

Website: www.staceyrose.com

Instagram: @theroserelationship

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