Jeff Guenther, LPC, also known as TherapyJeff, joins Kristie and Felicia to unpack everything on modern romance. They break down the dating world as a space that requires nervous system regulation and radical authenticity. Jeff advocates for a shift away from performing for validation to a more grounded approach focused on genuine curiosity instead of the pressure of finding "the one."

Some takeaways:

• Why looking at first dates as fun instead of as a job interview leads to better matches
• How to check in with your nervous system to avoid performing for validation
• Understanding how dating apps gamify rejection and how they lead to burnout
• The difference between healthy vulnerability and trauma dumping and how to spot early signs love bombing

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