The Sabrina Zohar Show

178: Do You Need To Be Fully Healed To Date Again?

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Dec 19, 2025
Is it necessary to be fully healed before dating? Sabrina debunks the myth that perfection is a prerequisite for love. She discusses how real healing often happens in relationships and the importance of understanding triggers. Drawing from attachment theory, she emphasizes the distinction between awareness and actionable change. Listeners learn practical tools to build self-trust, navigate dating anxieties, and recognize that healing is a continuous journey, not a destination. Embrace willingness over perfection and make choices that foster better connections.
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INSIGHT

Healing Has No Finish Line

  • There is no finish line for healing; triggers will show up even after lots of work.
  • Healing expands your window of tolerance so you can respond differently when triggered.
ADVICE

Pause Before You React

  • Do pause and choose to respond rather than react when you get triggered in a relationship.
  • Use awareness to catch yourself and make different choices in the moment.
ANECDOTE

Jumped Back In Too Soon

  • Sabrina met someone two months after saying she'd take a year off and realized she still talked about her ex constantly.
  • She recognized she wasn't mentally ready to date despite intending to heal alone.
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