This week, Lily is joined by dating coach B. Marie Sanders, LCPC, to chat about the experience of being a single mom in the dating world, as well as, dating as a highly sensitive person (HSP). This conversation offers a valuable perspective on navigating the complexities of dating during single motherhood and/or as an HSP; and provides useful insights into finding acceptance and understanding of yourself and your deepest desires.

Hot-takes and How-tos:

• Some of the harmful narratives single moms hold about dating and ways to work through them

• B. has some insightful advice on how to handle mom guilt about dating

• Why it is important to do the inner work to trust yourself and be aligned with your wants and needs

• Tools and tips for dating as a highly sensitive person

• You can find safety in dating - notice where there is sensitivity and what you can do to create safety while still putting yourself out there

Links: B. Marie Sanders on Instagram 103. Why we choose situationships (and how to get out of this pattern) with therapist Dontea' Mitchell-Hunter 137. Why you don't need to be "chill" in your dating life Follow Date Brazen on Instagram Follow Date Brazen on TikTok

Show notes: http://datebrazen.com/blog/dating-as-a-single-mom-and-hsp-dating-with-b-marie-sanders