French Kissing Life
If you were free to be who you really are deep down and who you were always meant to be, what would your life look like? What does it mean to have a zest for life? Can you *really* invite more joy into your everyday living through doable steps that don’t take a lot of time? Yes, yes, and more yes!
French Kissing Life is an inspirational podcast that guides you toward finding your spark and unleashing it into the world. If you’ve been yearning to celebrate your unique presence and fall in love with who you truly are, then you’ve found your tribe. If you believe the world needs what only you can offer, this community will be your biggest cheerleader. Picture this podcast as your weekly dose of encouragement – a sanctuary where you can escape the noise of the world and embrace the beauty of your own existence.
From skinny dipping in Portugal to auctioning herself off for a date and testing whether a slinky will go down an ancient pyramid, host Shawnna Stiver knows a thing or two about going for it and the hilarious stories that await. Through heartfelt, playful and funny conversations, Shawnna helps you discover what makes your heart race, your soul dance and your spirit soar. You’ll also hear from guest experts who share insights on how to navigate the journey of self-discovery and invite the world to come alive alongside you.
In a world that demands you be anything but yourself, this is your permission slip to be a little more YOU. Together, we’ll make every moment count and create a life that feels as good on the inside as it looks on the outside. If you’re ready to shed the shoulds and welcome in a life that feels uniquely, beautifully, and authentically yours, subscribe now and let’s make every episode a celebration of YOU! Buckle up for an adventure where realness reigns, inspiration thrives and fun is the name of the game. Are you ready to french kiss life?!
French Kissing Life
Ep 111: Is Love Possible After 40? Conscious Dating Tips with Sibylle Ansley
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There’s a particular kind of vulnerability that comes with wanting love after 40. You’ve built a life. You’ve done the inner work. You know you don’t need someone to complete you. And yet, there is still that quiet, steady longing to share your life with a partner who chooses you, and whom you choose right back.
In this episode, I’m joined by dating and relationship coach Sibylle Ansley to talk about what it really takes to find love in midlife. We explore the pressure women feel as we age, the fear that time is running out, and the myth that if it hasn’t happened yet, it must be fate. Sibylle shares why she believes relationship success is not luck, but something we can learn. We talk about blind spots, chemistry versus compatibility, dating stamina, boundaries, and why inner work alone is not enough if we are not practicing relationship skills in real time.
Topics Covered:
- Why wanting partnership after 40 is not weakness, but a fundamental desire.
- How “you don’t need a man” can become suppression instead of empowerment.
- The idea that relationship success is a skill that can be learned and practiced.
- How low self-worth and fear of being unlovable shape our dating patterns.
- Chemistry versus compatibility, and why spark alone is not a strategy.
- The importance of going through the numbers and building dating stamina.
- Protecting yourself in dating through boundaries and pacing intimacy.
- How to shift from scarcity thinking to a hopeful, intentional vision of the love you want.
Here are some actions you can take, whether you have 5 minutes or 50:
- If you have five minutes, Sibylle has a free quiz on her website that can help you understand what YOU can do to make your search for a life partner flow.
- If you have 50 minutes, Sibylle also has a blog on her site that includes answers to some of the most common dating questions people are asking right now.
Connect with Sibylle!
Website: https://loveinyourlifecoach.com/
Dating Quiz: https://dating-quiz.scoreapp.com/
Conscious Dating and Relating Membership application: https://mailchi.mp/e53f0b506e03/membership
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sibylleansley/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sibylle-ansley/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sibylle.jasinski/
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Until next time, muah!
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