On this episode of Flirtations, we’re taking on three big topics that lie at heart of how we connect, how we date, and how we form relationships!

Up for discussion are the the roles of love, healing, and our childhood family dynamics in dating, and to have this conversation with us is Todd Baratz. Todd is a licensed mental mental health counselor and author of the book “How to Love Someone Without Losing Your Mind.” You may also know him from the uber popular Instagram page he founded, @yourdiagnonsense (giving some of the BEST dating and relationship advice anywhere on the internet).

Together, we’ll talk about what love truly is, as well as the differences between self love and relational love. If you’re single and dating and feel like you’ve got allll the love for yourself but something is still missing, you don’t want to miss this part of the episode!

But there’s much more. We also talk about healing and the differences between self healing and relational healing. If you’re listening to this, you’re probably on a healing journey, seeking to understand more about yourself, what you want out of life, and heal past wounds, traumas, and hurt. I hope this part of the episode is helpful in your healing journey!

Finally, we’ll explore how the relationships we have, or maybe don’t have, with our parents influence our dating lives, and how understanding these deep-rooted dynamics can lead to healthier, more fulfilling connections. 

So much to talk about, let’s get into this episode on how love, healing, and family dynamics impact how we date and who we choose to love.

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About our guest:  Todd Baratz, LMHC, is a licensed mental health counselor, certified sex therapist, author, and creator of the Instagram page @yourdiagnonsense. Todd's book, "How to Love Someone Without Losing Your Mind:  Forget the Fairytale and Get Real," is now available wherever books are sold. You can further connect with Todd online and find ways to work with him here.

About your host:  Benjamin is a flirt and dating coach sharing his love of flirting and BFE - big flirt energy, with the world! A lifelong introvert and socially anxious member of society, Benjamin now helps singles and daters alike flirt with more confidence, clarity, and fun!

As the flirt is all about connection, Benjamin helps the flirt community (the flirties!) date from a place that allows the value of connection in all forms - platonic and romantic connection - to take center stage and transform lives for greater healing and ultimately, a deeper connection with the self.

You can connect with Benjamin on Instagram, TikTok, stream the Flirtations Flirtcast everywhere you listen to podcasts (like right here!), and find out more about working together 1:1 here.

💗 Happy flirting!