Modern dating tells us not to care 'too much' or get 'too invested' - wait to reply don't double text, play it cool. But since when was effort a bad thing? In this episode I share my thoughts on games, ghosting, and why genuine effort is the ultimate green flag

Modern dating tells us not to care 'too much' or get 'too invested' - wait to reply don't double text, play it cool. But since when was effort a bad thing? In this episode I share my thoughts on games, ghosting, and why genuine effort is the ultimate green flag

Since When Was Effort a Red Flag? Dating in 2025

This podcast began five years ago as Becoming A Butterfly - a raw, unfiltered space where I shared my story of Mental Health, recovery, and more recently, T1 Diabetes Over two series, it became a home for messy, honest conversations about stigma, resilience, and figuring out life in your twenties. The name ‘Becoming A Butterfly’ came from my journey with mental health - shutting myself away, keeping myself small, then slowly finding my confidence again But just like I’ve grown, the podcast has too What started as Becoming A Butterfly has now evolved into the Sunday Sofa Series - a weekly 15 to 30 minute conversation on life, health, happiness, and healing It’s still honest, imperfect, and raw - but now with a clearer focus; to give you a Sunday reset, a space to breathe, and a reminder that you’re not alone in whatever you’re navigating Get comfy and come sit with me on the sofa, SL x&nbsp;

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This podcast began five years ago as Becoming A Butterfly - a raw, unfiltered space where I shared my story of Mental Health, recovery, and more recently, T1 Diabetes Over two series, it became a home for messy, honest conversations about stigma, resilience, and figuring out life in your twenties. The name ‘Becoming A Butterfly’ came from my journey with mental health - shutting myself away, keeping myself small, then slowly finding my confidence again But just like I’ve grown, the podcast has too What started as Becoming A Butterfly has now evolved into the Sunday Sofa Series - a weekly 15 to 30 minute conversation on life, health, happiness, and healing It’s still honest, imperfect, and raw - but now with a clearer focus; to give you a Sunday reset, a space to breathe, and a reminder that you’re not alone in whatever you’re navigating Get comfy and come sit with me on the sofa, SL x 

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Since When Was Effort a Red Flag? Dating in 2025

Since When Was Effort a Red Flag? Dating in 2025