In this episode, Elizabeth sits down with therapist Chai Benson to talk about how to assess someone on a first date—before you get emotionally invested or waste your time. They break down the key questions to ask, how to spot red and green flags early, and why dating with intention is essential (especially for highly sensitive women). If you’ve ever found yourself caught up in chemistry without clarity, this episode will help you date with more discernment and confidence.

• Why assessing a first date matters (and saves you time + energy)
• How to decide who is even worth going on a date with
• The importance of knowing what you want before dating
• The 5 key questions to ask on a first date
• How to tell if someone is truly seeing you
• Work-life balance and what it reveals about relationship potential
• Leadership vs. go-with-the-flow dynamics in dating
• Why talking about past relationships is actually a good thing
• How someone handles conflict (and why it matters early)
• Red flags to watch for (incongruence, blame, dismissiveness)
• Green flags to look for (self-awareness, curiosity, emotional presence)
• How to avoid getting lost in fantasy and stay grounded in reality
• What “true love” really means—and how to recognize it

Links for Chai Benson:

Private therapy practice website: LBCTherapy.Services

Marigold's website: MarigoldMM.org

IG: @marigoldm_m

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n this episode, Elizabeth is joined by dance therapist and attachment specialist Lisa Manca to explore how attachment wounds live in the body—and why you can’t think your way into secure love. If you find yourself stuck in anxious, avoidant, or on-again/off-again relationship patterns, this conversation offers a powerful somatic approach to healing. Learn how to reconnect with your body, regulate your nervous system, and begin creating more secure, grounded relationships.

This conversation covers how attachment styles form and show up in dating, especially through anxious, avoidant, and disorganized patterns. Elizabeth and Lisa explore why romantic relationships tend to activate these wounds more than friendships, and why insight alone isn’t enough to create change. They dive into how emotions and trauma are stored in the body, how somatic healing supports nervous system regulation, and how to begin feeling emotions without shutting down or overthinking. You’ll also learn simple, practical ways to check in with your body—especially while dating—and start shifting toward more secure, grounded love.

Lisa's website: https://www.lisamanca.com/

💗 Want my free guide “5 Dating Mistakes Every Highly Sensitive Woman Should Avoid”? Access it HERE

💗 Got a dating or relationship question for me? Tell me a bit about your journey — I read every message. Reach out anytime at elizabeth@elizabethrave.com

💗 Ready to call in your true love? Book a free 1-hour discovery call HERE

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If dating has ever felt draining, inconsistent, or harder than it “should” be… this might be the missing piece.

In this episode, I’m joined by women’s wellness coach Amy Dave to explore how your menstrual cycle influences your energy, mood, confidence, and even your attraction—and how aligning your dating life with your body can make everything feel more natural and easeful.

We talk about how to work with your cycle instead of forcing yourself into the same approach every week—so you can show up feeling more magnetic, intuitive, and fully yourself.

✨ Inside this episode:

• How each phase of your cycle affects your desire to socialize, date, and connect
• When to go out vs. stay in (and why it matters more than you think)
• Why forcing yourself to date at the “wrong” time can backfire
• How to approach intimacy in a way that feels aligned and natural
• A more intuitive, body-led approach to creating your love life

If you’re a highly sensitive, intuitive woman who’s tired of pushing through and ready for dating to feel softer, more aligned, and more you… this episode will open your eyes to a whole new way of approaching love.

Because your body already knows. 💛

Resources for Amy Dave:

Free Guide Live a Life Without PMS: https://subscribepage.io/LifewithoutPMS

Website: https://thewealthofwellness.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thewealthofwellnessllc

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewealthofwellnessllc/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCffJG3_0TXTbXRb4aFVo1Mw

Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/this-incredible-mom-life/id1789854849

💗 Want my free guide “5 Dating Mistakes Every Highly Sensitive Woman Should Avoid”? Access it HERE

💗 Got a dating or relationship question for me? Tell me a bit about your journey — I read every message. Reach out anytime at elizabeth@elizabethrave.com

💗 Ready to call in your true love? Book a free 1-hour discovery call HERE

💗 Follow me on social media

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ElizabethRaveCoaching/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elizabethravelovecoach/
• My artwork (Instagram): https://www.instagram.com/elizabethraveart