Psychology of Dating Podcast
Do you feel stuck in dating & relationships?
Have you experienced thoughts like:
"There must be something wrong with me",
"I'm unloveable",
"A committed/loving relationship will never happen for me",
"It's too hard to find someone".
Agency and self-confidence in dating come from skills and knowledge. I am passionate about sharing my experience in psychology and dating coaching to empower people to create the relationships they desire.
It's never too late to learn effectiveness in dating!
For more information on psychology or coaching sessions: https://www.nadineneukirch.com
Episodes
83 episodes
Mindset Hacks to Help You Get Back On The Dating Apps
Do you find yourself hot and cold with use of the dating apps. You go on them for a few months and then feel disheartened and quit for another few months? Is you mindset one of defeat and hopelessness; "They don't work, they are too boring,...
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17:41
Emotion Regulation: How To Manage Difficult Emotions In Dating
Do you experience intense and overwhelming emotions where you become impulsive or feel out of control in dating? Or do you feel numb and disconnected from your emotions in dating? You may be experiencing emotion dysregulation. In DBT therapy th...
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24:00
What To Do When You Have Conflicting 'Parts' Of You In Dating
Have you ever found yourself doubting your decisions in dating? Making one choice and then feeling guilt afterwards or criticising yourself? One part of you wants to go on a date and the other part of you fears rejection and wants to avoid the ...
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Episode 81
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19:04
Tips For Managing Conflict
Conflict can be healthy and to be expected in a relationship. The important part of conflict is how we navigate it.In this episode:- Learn how can attachment fears can be triggered in a relationship - Tips to settle yo...
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Episode 80
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17:29
Q & A for Use Of Dating Apps
Part of my dating coaching program involves running weekly groups. Each week participants ask dating questions and receive personalised coaching on areas they are unsure or stuck in for dating. This episode answers 3 questions from ...
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Episode 79
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12:51
How To Increase Pleasant Emotions In Dating - ABC PLEASE Skill
When people are feeling stuck in dating they can experience an imbalance in their emotions, an increase in challenging emotions such as fear, sadness, anger, shame, and guilt. In Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) there is a skill to help peop...
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Episode 78
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17:29
Why I Loved Dating In COVID-19 Lockdown And What I Learnt About Authentic Dating
What does authentic dating actually mean? This episode looks at key aspects of authentic dating including aligning with your values and goals, honesty, embracing imperfections, and vulnerability. REGISTRATION NOW OPEN FOR *** ONLIN...
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Episode 76
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10:24
How To Make Your New Years Resolutions Stick?
If you are feeling stuck in dating, altering habits can significantly increase satisfaction and confidence. However habits can be very hard to form. How can people change a behaviour or reframe their thinking in a way that lasts long term...
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Episode 75
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22:47
Changing Thoughts To Change Your Dating Experience
This episode looks at ways to reduce unnecessary suffering in dating caused by thinking. It explores the difference between a neutral dating circumstance and the automatic judgments and criticisms that can alter the way you view and feel about ...
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Episode 74
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15:03
Finding Love After A Breakup And Getting Back Together - Hazel's Story
In this Episode Nadine's cousin Hazel shares the challenges and highs in her long term relationship with her now fiancé. Topics include; dating a man who is shorter, from friends to romantic, breakdown of a relationship and cheating, d...
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Episode 73
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58:39
Conversation With Georgia Grace - Certified Sex And Relationship Practitioner And Somatic Therapist
This episode is an interview with Georgia Grace, who is a Certified Sex and Relationship Practitioner And Somatic Therapist. Georgia shares expertise from her area, including:- What is Somatic therapy and Sexology- What is cover...
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Episode 72
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49:38
Menstrual Cycle, Hormones, and Dating
What are the impacts of the hormones Oestrogen and Progesterone which occur in different phases of the menstrual cycle? How can these impact your dating experience?In this episode:- Consider impacts of different physiological states...
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Episode 71
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14:30
Fast Acting Skills To Tolerate Distress: DBT TIPP Skills Including Practice of Paced Breathing & Progressive Muscle Relaxation
In this episode learn about the DBT distress tolerance skills that are fast acting to help manage distress. TIPP is an acronym for the skills of (extreme) Temperature, Intense Exercise, Paced Breathing, & Progressive Muscle Relaxation. Lear...
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Episode 70
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28:04
Can I Change The Person I Am Dating?
Can people change? And if so which aspects of personality, characteristics, circumstances can change?This episode covers:- Stages of change based on Motivational Interviewing therapy- Questions to ask yourself about someone chan...
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Episode 69
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20:37
Processing Past Memories To Improve Your Current Dating Experiences: What Is EMDR Therapy?
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation Therapy) is an established therapy with a strong evidence base. This therapy can help people to process past traumatic/distressing memories and move forwards with their lives. In this episode:...
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Episode 68
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13:32
When To Stop Looking & 'Settle' With Someone
This episode explores two key concepts in dating: - The importance of mindset in dating, and the difference between scarcity and abundance mindset- Two key factors to help you identify when to stop looking and invest in the cur...
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Episode 67
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13:29
Signs Someone You Are Dating Is Narcissistic
Do you experience chronic anxiety with the person you are dating? Feel like you are walking on eggshells or are 'not good enough'? These can be symptoms of dating someone with Narcissism. This episode outlines common signs the person you are da...
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Episode 66
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15:16
Healing Inner Child: A Guided Meditation For Triggered Emotions
This guided meditation uses a 'parts work' therapy approach. Explore triggered emotions and the child/young part these feelings may be related to. Steps to soothe these parts. This episode may be helpful in conjunction with episode...
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Episode 65
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16:28
I Have What I Want In Dating But I'm Anxious/Stressed/Low Mood, Why Is This?
Have you dreamed of obtaining a goal in dating/relationships, reached this goal, and then had unexpected difficult emotions like anxiety or stress? This episode explores common fears and challenges people experience when they obtain a dating ...
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Episode 64
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11:08
How Often Should I See Someone I'm Dating?
How often should you see someone you are dating? This is a common question asked by people who see Nadine for coaching or psychology sessions. Once a week? More or less? Will I scare them away?In this episode:- Discussion on what ca...
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Episode 63
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20:33
Date Ideas: What Activity To Do On Your Next Date?
This podcast will go through an extensive list of date activity ideas, whether they are active, at home, entertainment, getaways and more. FREE Guide on Top 3 Mindset Shifts in Dating: https://www.nadineneukirch.com
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Episode 62
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16:19
When & How To Clarify Labels In Dating: e.g. become exclusive or keep it casual
How do you know when to ask someone to date you exclusively? When is the right timing? What do you say? What types of labels can you ask for? How do you know when to tell someone you want casual?This episode covers everything you need t...
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Episode 61
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20:15
How To Do A Video Date
Do you want to meet more people for dates and reduce dating burnout? Video dates are a quick and efficient way to initially connect with people from dating apps. In this episode you will learn step by step how to conduct a video date: rationale...
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Episode 60
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13:46
When To Take A Break From Dating & What To Do In That Break
Dating can become ineffective if you are experiencing dating burnout, a major life stressor, or a major blocker such as heartache. In this episode:- Learn about signs and symptoms to take a break from dating- Tips what to d...
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Episode 59
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17:03
Navigating 9 Years Of A Long Distance Relationship - Interview With Jasmine
How to make a long distance relationship work? In this episode Jasmine shares her experience of navigating a 9 year long relationship between Australia and the UK. She shares key challenges and tips to help a long distance relationship...
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Episode 58
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56:29