The Jen Gottlieb Show

Transform Your Love Life With This Simple Shift with Matthew Hussey

Apr 19, 2024

Relationship coach Matthew Hussey discusses self-acceptance, setting standards in dating, and embracing authenticity in relationships. He shares insights on the power of modeling desired behavior and surrounding yourself with supportive individuals. The podcast delves into overcoming inner critics, communicating effectively, and finding genuine connections in love life.

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Quick takeaways

Self-love is an active practice, not just an emotion, achieved by nurturing a special relationship with oneself.

Reevaluate relationship standards to prioritize essential traits like respect and communication over superficial qualities.

Breaking familiar patterns and stepping out of comfort zones can lead to positive changes in intimate connections.

Deep dives

Redefining Self-Love: A New Perspective

Self-love needs a rebrand to go beyond the surface-level notions of practicing self-care. Matthew Hussey delves into the complexities of self-love, highlighting the struggle many face in understanding and embodying this concept. He emphasizes moving away from merely liking oneself based on achievements or qualities and introduces a unique approach. By exploring the parent-child relationship dynamic, Hussey unveils a profound shift from seeing self-love as an emotion to treating it as an action, nurturing a special relationship with oneself.

Confusion Breeds Danger in Relationships

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Universality of Specialness Diminishes Its Value

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Nurture Your Human: The Lifelong Responsibility

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Introduction

2min

Empowering Relationship Insights with Matthew Hussey

3min

The Power of Self-Love and Gratitude

23min

Raising Standards in Relationships

14min

Exploring Emotional Triggers and Relationship Patterns

7min

Embracing Authenticity in Relationships

29min

Promotion of Book and Event for Finding Your Person

2min

Encouraging Long-Term Learning and Inviting Aspiring Speakers to a Competition

3min

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What's keeping you from the love you crave? The painful answer may be closer than you think - it's the way you treat yourself.

Despite coaching millions to find love, Matthew Hussey once battled an unrelenting inner critic that lacerated his self-worth at every turn. Even simple moments like his wife entering the bedroom would trigger fight-or-flight panic until he learned to be in control of his own happiness.

From his early days as a dating coach to his evolution into a more genuine and relatable figure, Matthew opens up about the challenges of maintaining an image and the freedom that comes with embracing your true self. He discusses the three levels of confidence and how accepting yourself at the deepest level allows your unique essence to shine through.

Matthew also delves into the complexities of dating, offering insights on setting standards, communicating effectively, and becoming a leader in your love life. He emphasizes the power of modeling the behavior you want to see in others and the importance of surrounding yourself with people who provide honest and compassionate feedback.

If you've ever struggled with self-acceptance, navigating the dating world, or finding the courage to be unapologetically yourself, this episode will inspire you to embrace your authentic self and create the love life you truly desire.

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In This Episode:

- How Matthew helped Jen find real love

- What people think self-love is

- Redefining self-love: What it really means

- Why should you love yourself?

- Becoming your own caretaker

- Setting standards in relationships

- Breaking bad relationship patterns

- How vulnerability and self-love help model new behaviors

- Asking the scary questions without fear of abandonment

- Mirroring vs modeling: how to create your own dating culture

- The three levels of confidence and how to embody them all

About My Guest:

Matthew Hussey is a renowned dating expert, New York Times bestselling author, and speaker who has transformed millions of lives with his authentic, insightful, and practical advice on finding lasting love. Through his online programs, YouTube channel, podcast, and now his groundbreaking book "Love Life," Matthew provides a proven approach that not only enables people to attract an amazing partner, but to feel confident, worthy, and in control of their happiness along the way.

IG: https://www.instagram.com/thematthewhussey

Website: https://matthewhussey.com/llc/

Love Life book: https://matthewhussey.com/llbook-launch/

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