130. Relationship anxiety and being 'forever single' in your 20s ft. Katy Bellotte
Sep 29, 2023
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Katy Bellotte, a wonderful guest, discusses love, dating, relationships, and societal pressures in your 20s. Topics include feeling behind, finding 'the one', moving to NYC, living your life online, and managing expectations around social media.
Navigating dating apps and societal expectations in your 20s can create anxiety and pressure to settle for less than you deserve.
Trusting your past decisions and experiences can lead to personal growth and self-discovery.
Building a community and making friends in a new city requires taking risks and stepping out of your comfort zone.
Deep dives
Building Connections and Finding Purpose
The podcast episode emphasizes the importance of building connections and finding purpose in today's world. It discusses how connectivity, like that provided by AT&T, allows people to reach out and grow in ways that were never before possible. It highlights the value of connecting with one's interests, changing paths, and pursuing a fulfilling purpose.
Navigating the Challenges of Dating and Relationships
The episode features a conversation about the challenges and anxieties that arise when it comes to dating and relationships in one's 20s. The guest shares her perspective on navigating dating apps, dealing with imposter syndrome, and the pressures of societal expectations. The importance of being true to oneself and not settling for less is emphasized.
Learning from Past Relationships and Trusting the Journey
The podcast explores the topic of past relationships and the lessons learned from them. It emphasizes the importance of trusting one's past decisions and experiences, even when facing doubts or questioning those choices. The guest shares personal stories and highlights the growth that can come from trusting oneself and following one's instincts.
Creating a Sense of Community in a New City
The episode delves into the challenge of building a community and making new friends when moving to a new city. The guest shares her own experience in New York City and offers advice on ways to connect with others, such as sliding into DMs on social media, using platforms like Bumble BFF, and being open to friendship setup introductions. The importance of taking risks and stepping out of one's comfort zone is highlighted.
Reflecting on Self-worth and Celebrating Personal Growth
The episode concludes with a discussion on self-worth and celebrating personal growth. The guest shares her journey of self-discovery and learning to be proud of herself, despite societal pressures and comparison. The importance of feeling proud of one's achievements and embracing personal growth is emphasized.
On today's episode we bring on the wonderful, Katy Bellotte, to discuss everything love, dating and relationship in our 20s. We discuss what it feels like to have never had a relationship in your 20s, the milestone anxiety and societal pressure that makes us to feel like we need to settle for someone we're not fully committed to, feeling behind and what it feels like to finally find the one. Katy also talks moving to New York City, what it's like to live your life online and managing expectations around social media. Listen now!