Can you open your heart when it’s still bruised? In this episode, we talk about what it really looks like to date while you're still healing — from breakups, betrayal, trauma, or just your own past patterns. We cover the difference between growth and avoidance, how to spot when you're projecting pain onto new people, and why it's okay to want connection and still be a work in progress. Vulnerable, messy, and real — this one’s for anyone trying to figure it out without losing themselves in the process.