Many people don’t struggle with dating because they don’t know what to do — they struggle because of the emotions that show up along the way.

Fear, anxiety, rejection, uncertainty, longing, disappointment…
For many, dating becomes an ongoing attempt to avoid uncomfortable feelings rather than move toward meaningful connection.

In this episode, I explore:

• Why fear of emotions keeps you stuck in unhelpful dating patterns
• How emotional avoidance shows up as overthinking, people-pleasing, pulling away, or staying too long
• What it actually means to be with your emotions without suppressing or being overwhelmed by them
• How developing self-compassion creates emotional safety within yourself
• Why you don’t need to feel confident or calm to navigate dating effectively

As a Clinical Psychologist and Dating Coach, I share a trauma-informed, evidence-based approach to building emotional resilience — so your feelings no longer run the show or dictate your dating decisions.

✨ If this resonates, these are the exact skills we practise in my group program, Dating with Confidence & Clarity: A Psychological Approach.
The group is designed to help you:

• Build emotion regulation and distress tolerance skills
• Develop self-trust and self-compassion in dating
• Navigate uncertainty, rejection, and vulnerability with more clarity and confidence
• Make values-based dating decisions rather than fear-based ones

🔗 The next group starts Feb 2026 and places are limited.
You can learn more and join via nadineneukirch.com

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Thanks for tuning in to The Psychology of Dating Podcast.

If you found this episode helpful, please follow, rate, and share it with someone navigating the dating world.

Want more support? Download my free guide: “Top 3 Mindset Shifts in Dating” – link in the show notes.

For 1:1 sessions or to join my group program Dating with Confidence & Clarity: A Psychological Approach, visit nadineneukirch.com

Connect with me on Instagram @nadine.neukirch for tips, insights, and encouragement.

Remember: love starts with how you show up for yourself.

What If There’s No Wrong Answer? A New Way to Navigate Dating Choices

As a Clinical Psychologist and dating coach, one of the most common things I see is clients wanting the “right” answer — who to date, what boundaries to set, what feelings are acceptable, and what steps to take next. But here’s the truth: giving prescriptive advice doesn’t build long-term confidence.

In this episode, we explore a new way of approaching decision-making in dating — one rooted in psychological principles, self-awareness, and trust in yourself. I walk you through four strategies to help you develop your own internal compass, make choices that align with your values, and move through dating with clarity rather than fear of getting it wrong.

If you’re ready to date with more confidence, insight, and emotional clarity, join my next round of Dating with Confidence & Clarity: A Psychological Approach — an online group program starting February 2026. This is my final group before maternity leave, and spots are limited.

Learn more and save your place at nadineneukirch.com.

Thanks for tuning in to The Psychology of Dating Podcast.

If you found this episode helpful, please follow, rate, and share it with someone navigating the dating world.

Want more support? Download my free guide: “Top 3 Mindset Shifts in Dating” – link in the show notes.

For 1:1 sessions or to join my group program Dating with Confidence & Clarity: A Psychological Approach, visit nadineneukirch.com

Connect with me on Instagram @nadine.neukirch for tips, insights, and encouragement.

Remember: love starts with how you show up for yourself.

Do you find yourself over-focusing on the other person—trying to keep them happy, overthinking decisions, or guessing what they want in the relationship?
In this episode, we explore the signs that your attention may have shifted too far toward the other person, how this pattern can affect connection and communication, and why it often shows up in early dating and relationships.

You’ll also hear practical, psychology-informed strategies to help you rebalance your focus, stay connected to your own needs, and build relationships with more clarity and confidence.

If you’d like to develop these skills in a supportive, structured space, my next online group “Dating With Confidence & Clarity: A Psychological Approach” begins February 2026.
It focuses on evidence-informed tools, self-awareness, and practical strategies for navigating modern dating.
More information is available at nadineneukirch.com.

Thanks for tuning in to The Psychology of Dating Podcast.

If you found this episode helpful, please follow, rate, and share it with someone navigating the dating world.

Want more support? Download my free guide: “Top 3 Mindset Shifts in Dating” – link in the show notes.

For 1:1 sessions or to join my group program Dating with Confidence & Clarity: A Psychological Approach, visit nadineneukirch.com

Connect with me on Instagram @nadine.neukirch for tips, insights, and encouragement.

Remember: love starts with how you show up for yourself.