Today's episode focuses on how dating apps are impacting relationships and mental health.

References:

Coffey, J. K., Bond, D. K., Stern, J. A., & Va Why, N. (2022). Sexual Experiences and Attachment Styles in Online and Offline Dating Contexts. International Journal of Sexual Health, 34(4), 665-678.

https://doi.org/10.1080/19317611.2022.2110349

Cruz, J. J. D. L., Punyanunt-Carter, N. M., & Wrench, J. S. (2023). Dating App Communication: Personal Characteristics, Motives and Behavioural Intent. Media Watch, 14(2), 131-154.

Khamassi MK, Trabelsi Y, Mtiraoui A, Nakhli J. The Impact of Online Dating on External Validation and Self-Perception. European Psychiatry. 2025;68(S1):S704-S705. doi:10.1192/j.eurpsy.2025.1432

Lopes, M. R., & Vogel, C. (2019). Gender differences in online dating experiences. It happened on tinder: Reflections and studies on internet-infused dating, 31-47.

Stephure, R. J., Boon, S. D., MacKinnon, S. L., & Deveau, V. L. (2009). Internet-initiated relationships: Associations between age and involvement in online dating. Journal of Computer-Mediated Communication.

The brain and swiping for Love . Kenyon. (n.d.). https://digital.kenyon.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1045&context=skneuro

Today's episode I spoke from the heart about why I haven't been consistent in my life and found ways to counteract that! It felt good to do it in all on one take so thank you for your continued support in all of this! I am so excited to see what's in store for the pod :))))

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Wishing you all the success in the world!

Love,

Gia<3

As promised a bonus article:

Gunnell, K. E., Mosewich, A. D., McEwen, C. E., Eklund, R. C., & Crocker, P. R. (2017). Don’t be so hard on yourself! Changes in self-compassion during the first year of university are associated with changes in well-being. Personality and Individual Differences, 107, 43–48. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.paid.2016.11.032

Being humble is not for the weak! Sometimes we can become so stressed we forget the little things that make our lives worth living. Here’s your reminder that I am grateful for YOU! Let’s jump into this week’s topic together as we learn how to train our mind be grateful & humble :)

Articles Mentioned throughout the EP:

Nelson, C. (2009). Appreciating gratitude: Can gratitude be used as a psychological intervention to improve individual well-being? Counselling Psychology Review, 24(3-4), 38–50. https://doi.org/10.53841/bpscpr.2009.24.3-4.38

Lopez, S. J., & Snyder, C. R. (2011). Handbook of positive psychology. Oxford Univ. Press.

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(Major apology to the mispronunciation of Lahaina, I realized after I recorded the ep)

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Rome was not built in a day, and neither is the version of

ARTICLES MENTIONED:

https://www.villiv.org/post/creatures-of-habit

* How are Habits formed?

 https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/23311908.2022.2041277

* Habit Loop Theory

https://telrp.springeropen.com/articles/10.1186/s41039-020-00127-7

* Habit Stacking

https://yourknow.com/uploads/books/Habit_Stacking__How_to_Build_New_Habits_by_Taking_Advantage_of_Old_Ones.pdf

#RebrandYourselfChallenge

Welcome Home! My name is Gia and I made this episode today so you can get to know a little bit about me :) I can't wait to start this journey with YOU as we get used to the idea of who the best version of ourselves looks like. In today's episode, I begin to explore the goal of discovering my ideal self! I am SO excited to share this experience with everyone as we are really watching ourselves bloom into the flower we always knew we could be <3 I love you with all my heart, we got this! #RebrandYourselfChallenge