Cheaper Than Therapy with Vanessa and Dené

Ep 233: Dating Realism and Emotional Growth with Sabrina Zohar

Sep 11, 2024

In this discussion, Sabrina Zohar, a renowned voice in relationship psychology and host of her own podcast, shares her insights on dating and emotional growth. She emphasizes the need for accountability when dealing with emotionally unavailable partners. Sabrina challenges social media dating advice, advocating for deeper self-reflection instead. The conversation also highlights how past traumas shape our dating patterns and the importance of setting high but realistic standards when seeking authentic connections.

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Quick takeaways

Emotional unavailability often reveals our own emotional shortcomings, highlighting the need for personal accountability in relationships.

Challenging oversimplified dating advice on social media can foster deeper self-reflection, encouraging a better understanding of our needs.

Healing from past trauma is essential for prioritizing authenticity in relationships, ensuring connections are meaningful rather than superficial.

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Intro

2min

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2min

Preparing for a Transformative New Year's Experience

2min

Navigating Dating and Emotional Growth

13min

Navigating Emotional Depth in Relationships

30min

Navigating Emotional Growth and Personal Reflection

5min

Celebrating Emotional Growth and Authentic Connections

3min

In this episode of Cheaper than Therapy the Podcast, we sit down with Sabrina Zohar, a prominent voice in dating and relationship psychology and host of the Sabrina Zohar Show, a top resource for no-nonsense relationship advice backed by the expertise of board-certified and licensed psychologists.

What You’ll Gain from this Episode:

✨ How dating emotionally unavailable people will often lead to the realization that you are emotionally unavailable, showing the importance of accountability vs blame in relationships

✨Why we should challenge common social media dating advice like “If they wanted to, they would,” due to a need for deeper self-reflection and understanding, rather than blindly following oversimplified advice

✨How past trauma can influence current dating patterns and the importance of healing from these experiences so you are able to approach relationships by prioritizing authenticity and depth over superficial connections

✨The importance of maintaining high standards in dating without getting caught in unrealistic ideals, and to begin prioritizing compatibility and shared values over physical appearance or fleeting excitement

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Ep 233: Dating Realism and Emotional Growth with Sabrina Zohar

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