In the aftermath of a toxic or narcissistic relationship, we can lose all sense of self. Whether our partner tried to steal our joy at every opportunity, or they wore down our self-esteem with endless arguments and cold-shoulder treatments . . . the end of a relationship like this will leave us feeling disoriented and lost, and it can be hard to rewire our brains and resume normal life once we’re free.

At this point, it can be unbelievably hard to trust other people again. Logically, we may understand that not everyone’s like our ex . . . but emotionally, we see danger at every turn. But there is a way we can heal—so we can move on and learn to trust ourselves again. And in today’s episode, I share 3 mindsets that can help you do just that.

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In this week’s episode of the Love Life Podcast, we’re exploring how Gen Z is rewriting the playbook on love and relationships. Is romance really taking a back seat to mental health and ambition, or is the story more complicated than that? We talk about:

• Why Gen Z might be stepping away from traditional dating norms, and whether it’s a pushback against toxic dating culture or something deeper.

• The rise of “situationships,” “explorationships,” and other modern takes on connection.

• How social media and dating apps have shaped (and sometimes distorted) our ideas about love.

• The surprising ways Millennials and Gen Z approach dating, and the lessons any generation can draw from them.

The episode also dives into the emotional toll of modern dating, the fear of rejection, and why vulnerability feels tougher than ever. Don’t miss it!

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Dating apps can feel like their own toxic relationship. We swear them off, only to come back because life is busy and meeting strangers in the real world feels nearly impossible. A Pew Research survey even found that more than a third of app users walk away feeling more pessimistic about dating than before. So why do we still cling to them, even when the experience leaves us drained?

In this episode, I share the hidden truth that restores optimism in love, plus the one “dating app” I actually recommend if you’re serious about finding a real connection. (Spoiler alert: It’s not what you think.) If you’ve ever felt exhausted by swipes, ghosting, and endless options that lead nowhere, what I reveal in this video may be the missing piece between frustration and finally finding your person.

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