Did you know that anxiety disorders affect 18% of the adult population in the United States? Anxiety is your body's natural response to stress and uncertainty. Let's face it - uncertainty is a huge part of dating. Kimmy talks about understanding Dating Anxiety which is a common experience that involves excessive worry, fear, and nervousness related to dating. It can manifest in various ways, affecting a person's thoughts, emotions, and behaviors during the dating process. In Episode 392 of The Charisma Quotient, "Overcoming Dating Anxiety: Interview with Katie Krimitsos," Kimmy is joined by Katie Krimitsos, the founder and CEO of the Women's Meditation Network, who talks about her personal journey with meditation and self-awareness.

In this engaging conversation, Kimmy and Katie delve into the epidemic of dating anxiety, discussing its common symptoms like fear of awkward conversations, obsessive checking for texts, and the constant nagging thought of not being "good enough." Katie candidly shares her journey from feeling not enough to mastering self-awareness through meditation. She reveals how simple practices of mindfulness have helped her tackle overwhelming thoughts, embrace vulnerability, and most importantly, trust herself in relationships.

Get ready for Katie's transformative story of how, by embodying authenticity and letting go of the need to control, she attracted a soulmate relationship that flourished into marriage. Discover her ingenious concept of "mini meditations" – bite-sized, practical practices that even the busiest among us can integrate into our daily routines to stay grounded and present.

You'll hear:

• Eight common symptoms of dating anxiety and tips on how to recognize and manage them.

• Innovative strategies to incorporate meditation into your daily routine — even for those who've never meditated before — to help ground you before a date.

• A powerful reminder that "what's meant for you will not miss you".

• How to embrace imperfection and vulnerability in relationships for true connection.

• A surprise mini meditation that you'll be able to practice right away

If you struggle with dating anxiety and it is hindering your ability to stay present and it is pushing people away, check out Katie's amazing meditations including her 3 day stress and anxiety detox by going to womensmeditationnetwork.com and then hop on a private call with Kimmy to reduce your dating anxiety by coming up with a plan here https://meetme.so/kimbreakthrough⁣

Charisma Quotient Podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and many of your other favorite podcast channels.

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Kimmy Seltzer is a Confidence Therapist and Authentic Dating Strategist implementing targeted style, emotional and social intelligence to your life. ⁣

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