Ever seen those videos promising to “make him obsessed with you in 5 texts” or “7 tricks to make a man worship you like a queen”? Yeah… Hilary’s not having it.

This week, she’s calling BS on the toxic, clickbait dating advice flooding YouTube. From “dark psychology” tactics to straight-up patriarchal conditioning, this advice is designed to manipulate women, keep them second-guessing themselves, and—let’s be honest—get them to buy something.

Hilary breaks down four reasons why these tactics are not just wrong but harmful—and why they’ll never lead to real love. Instead, she gives you the only dating advice you’ll ever need: trust yourself. When you stop twisting yourself into a pretzel to please men, you stop attracting the wrong ones and start naturally attracting the right one.

If you’re tired of playing games and ready to finally show up as the woman you actually are (and be loved for it), this episode is your wake-up call.

Episode Highlights:

• Why “clickbait” dating advice is built on manipulation, not empowerment
• The four major problems with toxic, prescriptive dating tactics
• How inauthenticity sabotages real connection (and yourself in the process)
• Why advice centered on him keeps women stuck in patriarchal conditioning
• The simple, powerful truth: trusting yourself is the only dating advice you’ll ever need

Episode Breakdown:

00:00 The Worst Dating Advice for Women

01:39 Dark Psychology Tactics in Dating Advice

03:05 How Manipulation Backfires in Relationships

04:20 Prescriptive Advice vs. Trusting Yourself

05:14 Why Man-Centered Dating Advice Hurts Women

06:08 The Only Dating Advice You’ll Ever Need

06:39 Ready for Love’s Authentic Approach

✨ I’m Hilary Silver, LCSW, former psychotherapist turned master coach and founder of Ready for Love. I help high-achieving women show up in love as confidently as they do in their careers.

💡 Through this podcast, I share my WOMAN-centered, SELF-centered approach—time-tested methods that blend psychology, brain science, relationship skills, and no-BS dating advice.

🎙️ Since 2017, we’ve helped over 10,000 women with a 98% success rate, making Ready for Love the #1 program in the world for women who’ve tried everything else.

✨ Ready to stop repeating the same patterns and finally create the love you deserve?

Watch my free masterclass to learn the proven 4-step Ready for Love Method: https://readyforloveinc.com/masterclass

Apply for a free Love Breakthrough Call with my team: https://readyforloveinc.com/apply

Lori Young, a Ready for Love alum, decided she was done settling for crumbs of affection, heartbreak, and controlling men. Instead of buying the couch she’d been saving for, Lori put that money into herself—and it changed everything.

In this conversation with me, Lori shares how she broke old patterns, stopped confusing drama for chemistry, and learned to ask for what she actually wanted. Today she’s married to a secure, steady partner, thriving in her career, and bold enough to run for city council.

If you’ve ever found yourself replaying the same relationship story and wondering why nothing changes, Lori’s story will challenge you to ask: when are you going to stop playing small and finally invest in yourself?

Episode Highlights:

• The Saturday night moment that pushed Lori to finally say “enough”
• Why investing in yourself is smart money
• The Chinese finger trap metaphor that freed her from control games
• How to stop chasing fireworks and start choosing safe, steady love

Episode Breakdown:

00:00 Meet Lori Young

02:53 The Journey to Self-discovery

05:55 Investing in Yourself

08:52 Lessons from the Ready For Love Program

12:09 Embracing New Opportunities

14:57 Navigating New Relationships

17:49 Finding Authenticity

21:04 Celebrating Growth and Success

23:57 The Power of Community

26:58 Fearless, Unafraid, Unintimidated

✨ I’m Hilary Silver, LCSW, former psychotherapist turned master coach and founder of Ready for Love. I help high-achieving women show up in love as confidently as they do in their careers.

💡 Through this podcast, I share my WOMAN-centered, SELF-centered approach—time-tested methods that blend psychology, brain science, relationship skills, and no-BS dating advice.

🎙️ Since 2017, we’ve helped over 10,000 women with a 98% success rate, making Ready for Love the #1 program in the world for women who’ve tried everything else.

✨ Ready to stop repeating the same patterns and finally create the love you deserve?

🎯 Watch my free masterclass to learn the proven 4-step Ready for Love Method: https://readyforloveinc.com/masterclass

💬 Apply for a free Love Breakthrough Call with my team: https://readyforloveinc.com/apply