Do you have limiting beliefs? Are you a perfectionist? My podcast guest, Kamini Wood, spoke about these topics on this episode of Last First Date Radio. She is a certified life coach, speaker, and bestselling author who helps high achievers overcome anxiety, perfectionism, and limiting beliefs to rediscover their authentic selves. As the founder of the AuthenticMe® method and CEO of Live Joy Your Way, she empowers individuals to build self-awareness, set boundaries, and create fulfilling, balanced lives.

In this episode:

• Where do our limiting beliefs stem from?
• How can people overcome limiting beliefs, especially when it holds them back from dating?
• How does perfectionism sabotage our love lives, and how can people begin to overcome their need to be perfect?
• How can our careers contribute to our self-sabotaging habits, and how does this show up in our romantic relationships?
• How can people balance their love life and work?

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• Facebook https://www.facebook.com/itsauthenticme/ 
• LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/kaminiwood 
• Pinterest https://www.pinterest.com/itsauthenticme/ 
• Instagram https://www.instagram.com/itsauthenticme/ 
• Youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSVaEISjpaXsCdQGbE2lpUw 
• Website https://www.kaminiwood.com/

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Dating fears can keep you from doing the one thing you need to do to find love — dating! But, dating is harder than it’s ever been. Between fake dating profiles, ghosting, rejection, fear of commitment, and the time and energy it can take to find a match, many people give up on dating. And if you’re dating after a breakup, divorce or long period of abstinence, those fears can feel even more magnified.

But, dating doesn’t have to be so scary or complicated. Dating can actually be a fun and exciting experience if we overcome the following five fears that hold us back.

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What is radical listening, and why is it important in our relationships? Dr. Robert Biswas-Diener is the co-author of the soon-to-be published book, Radical Listening, The Art of True Connection. He’s a researcher, author, and consultant. His previous books include The Upside of Your Dark Side (New York Times Bestseller, 2014), and the 2007 PROSE Award winner, Happiness. He has presented keynotes to Lululemon, Deloitte, Humana, AARP, The World Bank, and others. In 2024, Thinkers50 named him one of the “50 Most Influential Executive Coaches in the World.” He lives in Portland, Oregon, where he enjoys drawing and rock climbing.

In this episode:

• How Radical Listening moves beyond traditional active listening techniques
• What people trying to accomplish when they listen
• How the 6 Core skills of Radical Listening enable us to better communicate with others
• How Internal and External listening skills complement each other
• How we can effectively overcome those barriers to better approach our conversations

Connect with Robert

• LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-biswas-diener-a860289   
• Website https://robertdiener.com/ 

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Are you in a situationship? We often stay in these types of stuck relationships because we like hanging out and hooking up with these people. It feels good in the moment. Secretly, we might be hoping the relationship will grow into something more. If that’s the case, the anxiety and frustration can take a toll on your mental health. It’s almost impossible to stay emotionally unattached to someone we’re intimate with. And the ambiguity can consume your thoughts. That’s why I’m sharing five signs of a situationship, and what you can do if you find yourself in one.

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I loved my interview so much with couples therapist Colette Fehr and individual therapist Laura Bowman on their podcast, Insights from the Couch, I am reposting it here with their permission.

Insights from the Couch takes women on a deep dive into the issues you care about most at midlife: relationships, parenting, career, health, aging, personal development and more.

In this episode, they interviewed me about dating and finding love later in life. We discussed the surprising ways midlifers can find lasting love and what it really takes to build a meaningful relationship at this stage of life. Join us as we uncover the keys to finding—and keeping—lasting love.

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Podcast https://www.insightsfromthecouch.org/podcast/episode/7ce3208f/ep32-dating-and-finding-lasting-love-at-midlife-with-sandy-weiner

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Are you single for the holidays? It can be a challenging time. Family members ask annoying questions about why you’re still single. How do you answer them without getting defensive? We see happy couples on social media, movies and TV, and it can make us feel bad that we don’t have a partner. If you want to know how to handle these challenges, I’ve got you covered with the following five helpful tips for surviving and thriving during the holidays.

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What’s your conflict management personality? Dr. John Eliot, PhD, co-wrote a book on this topic. He mentors executives and advises professional sports teams, coaches, and athletes on psychological principles for enhancing health, performance, and workplace culture. He has consulted for NASA, the US Olympic Committee, the Mayo Clinic, Sony, and Microsoft. Eliot has held professorial appointments at the University of Virginia, Stanford, Rice, SMU, and the Texas Medical Center, winning teaching awards at each.

In this episode:

How to Get Along with Anyone: The Playbook for Predicting and Preventing Conflict at Work and at Home by John Eliot and Jim Gunn is available at the Conflict Docs website: https://www.theconflictdocs.com/Home

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Do you need to fully heal before dating after a breakup? When is the right time to start dating again after a relationship ends? There no one-size-fits-all answer. Before you can decide for yourself whether you’re ready to date again, it’s helpful to ask yourself five essential questions.  

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Why do we tend to repeat toxic patterns in our relationships? My podcast guest, Joan Childs, is sharing her wisdom in this episode. She’s a renowned psychotherapist, author, and relationship expert with over 47 years of clinical experience. As a pioneer in Encounter-Centered Couples Therapy, Joan has dedicated her career to healing fractured relationships and guiding people toward self-actualization. Her therapeutic journey has included individual, couples, group, and family therapy, earning her certifications in transformative modalities such as EMDR, Hypnosis, and Inner Child Work.

In this episode of Last First Date Radio:

• Why we repeat toxic patterns in relationships
• Common mistakes couples make and how to avoid them
• What to do when there’s a loss of intimacy in a relationship
• The biggest myth about love and relationships

Connect with Joan

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joanechilds/ 
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joanechildslcsw/?_rdc=2&_rdr# 
• Website: https://joanechilds.com/ 
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joanechilds/ 

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If the thought of engaging in small talk makes you cringe, you’re in luck! I’m sharing five valuable tips for mastering the art of small talk in dating so you can create more meaningful connections.

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