Join us for a conversation about dating and anxiety with Dr. Karin Anderson Abrell.

Dr. Karin Anderson Abrell is a psychologist, author, podcast host, and musician. Her book, Single is the New Black: Don't Wear White 'Til It's Right is a word of empowerment to singles—encouraging them to stay strong amidst "single shaming," live life on their own terms, and never ever settle for anything less than an extraordinary relationship. A former professor, Dr. Karin now hosts Love & Life—a podcast providing informative discussions grounded in an holistic understanding of psychology to help us thrive in all realms of love and life. She can be found on Instagram @dr.karin and X @DrKarinAnderson and on her website, www.loveandlifemedia.com.

🕒 Timestamps:

01:42 Dr. Karin introduction and background

04:13 Dr. Karin's take on anxiety

06:04 Medicalization of normal responses and emotions

12:12 Dr. Karin and Kiley talk about the need to empower people regarding mental health

18:15 Dr. Karin explains ACT and its approach to defusing from negative thoughts

18:49 Naming and talking to negative thoughts as a way to defuse them

20:00 Albert Ellis's rational emotive behavior therapy

21:00 NLP's concept of disassociation and its application in challenging beliefs

35:47 Dating trends

38:57 A message to single guys and gals

45:17 How Dr. Karin recommends you should handle dating apps

50:54 Why anxiety is a good thing

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