#13: Fear of Rejection w/ Suzanna Mathews
Dating has always been difficult but this new age of technology has accelerated the pace of feedback. This can very easily add a lot of anxiety for single people looking for connection with others. This week I am joined by a very special guest, Suzanna Mathews (aka "The Date Maven"), to talk about dealing with fear of rejection in relationships and how to have a healthy approach to dating relationships.
Dating has always been difficult but this new age of technology has accelerated the pace of feedback. This can very easily add a lot of anxiety for single people looking for connection with others. This week I am joined by a very special guest, Suzanna Mathews (aka "The Date Maven"), to talk about dealing with fear of rejection in relationships and how to have a healthy approach to dating relationships. On this episode we discuss:
- Listener questions!
- Identifying and dealing with the physical responses to fear
- Being present with others
- Criticism rejection frameworks
- PTSD created from relationships
- How relationships can be part of your healing process
- How to reject someone else with sensitivity
- The collateral damage of ghosting
- Engaging those you know in real-life through dating apps
- Setting healthy expectations for a first date
Resources:
"Rejection Proof" by Jia Jiang (referral link)
"What I Learned from 100 Days of Rejection" (Jia Jiang Ted Talk)
The Date Maven
Contact Suzanna Mathews (suzanna@thedatemaven.com)
Decide Your Legacy
"Rejection Proof" by Jia Jiang (referral link)
"What I Learned from 100 Days of Rejection" (Jia Jiang Ted Talk)
The Date Maven
Contact Suzanna Mathews (suzanna@thedatemaven.com)
Decide Your Legacy
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Adam is a life coach and counselor who specializes in helping individuals and organizations find transformational clarity. He specializes in anxiety, depression, life & career transitions, adolescent challenges, and family counseling.
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