Shidduch Dating is So Hard - Live Therapy Session

Listen to this episode from The Attached Life on Spotify. In this episode of the Attached Life Podcast, part of the 'In the Beginning' series, the host engages in a sensitive and deep conversation with a caller struggling with dating anxiety. The episode, released around Rosh Hashanah, focuses on the themes of new beginnings and self-reflection. The caller shares her feelings of betrayal and doubt stemming from a difficult past relationship, her complex relationship with her parents, and her struggles with self-trust. The conversation reveals the significance of self-forgiveness and understanding one's own emotional responses. The episode aims to offer listeners a profound perspective on dealing with personal challenges and the importance of patience, compassion, and self-acceptance.Chapters00:00 Introduction and Personal Struggles00:12 Welcome to the Attached Life Podcast00:40 Episode Overview and Themes01:46 Exploring New Beginnings04:07 The Impact of Past Relationships13:38 Navigating Parental Influence16:58 Self-Trust and Decision Making18:34 Insights and Self-Forgiveness30:19 Therapist's Role in Self-Compassion31:30 Understanding Emotional Responses34:43 Navigating Dating Anxiety38:36 Self-Forgiveness and Emotional Expression44:27 Impact of a Raging Parent51:36 System Readiness for Healing54:51 Challenges in the Dating System