Balancing Love and Therapy: Alyse Freda-Colon on Dating Smart and Building a Thriving Practice

In this episode of the Heart-Centered Therapist Podcast, host Sindee Gozansky welcomes Alyse Freda-Colon, a New York-based therapist who specializes in helping women prioritize their own needs and lead authentic lives. Alyse's unique programs, 'Stop Dating Assholes' and 'Are You Mad At Me?', aim to assist women in dating and combat overthinking to live boldly. 

Alyse shares insightful advice on setting boundaries, creating a full fee private practice, and practical dating tips, including being more intentional with online dating, avoiding superficial judgments, and recognizing red flags early on. This episode offers  invaluable advice for therapists regarding practice building, self-care, and relationship coaching. Tune in to gain insights on creating a fulfilling therapy practice and enriching personal relationships.

00:00 Welcome to the Heart Center Therapist Podcast 00:17 Introducing Alyse Freda Colon: Empowering Women 01:25 The Evolution of Being a Heart-Centered Therapist 03:45 From Self-Sacrifice to Sustainable Practice: A Therapist's Journey 05:57 Setting Boundaries and Valuing Your Work as a Therapist 09:57 Empowering Therapists: Assertiveness and Non-Negotiables 12:32 Navigating Insurance and Fees in Private Practice 17:47 Shifting Gears: Coaching Women on Dating 24:12 Exploring Matchmaking Shows and Self-Discovery 25:00 The Superficiality of Modern Dating 25:48 Hope and Standards in Dating 26:57 Success Stories from 'Stop Dating Assholes' Program 27:13 Analyzing Past Relationships and Identifying Patterns 31:14 The Challenge of Dating as a Therapist 32:55 Navigating Professional Boundaries and Personal Life 36:11 Expanding Therapeutic Practice to Include Coaching 38:40 Practical Dating Advice and Assignments 41:45 Embracing Authenticity in Personal and Professional Life 03:32 Final Thoughts and Resources

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