E26: The One About Dating After A Breakup

The Aligned Love Podcast

Navigating the dating world after a breakup can be a daunting prospect, especially when you haven’t fully healed yet. But how do you know when you’re ready to start dating again? And how can you tell whether or not you’re just delaying things because you’re scared? In today’s special solo episode, host Lauren Zoeller explores these difficult questions as she shares her post-breakup journey and insights, unpacking why it’s so important to allow yourself to grieve and heal before diving into new relationships. Tune in as she delves into the nuances of emotional readiness and explains how to listen to your inner cues and find alignment before pursuing new connections. She also offers practical advice for re-entering the dating world (and why you don’t need dating apps to meet wonderful people who share your interests). Whether you're recovering from heartbreak or contemplating new beginnings, Lauren's perspective provides valuable guidance on navigating post-breakup dating with authenticity, resilience, and joy!

Key Points From This Episode:

• A quick update on Lauren’s life.
• How familiarity and support structures can help you heal after a breakup.
• The importance of allowing yourself to fully heal and grieve before dating again.
• Why scheduling time on her calendar to grieve was so beneficial to Lauren’s nervous system.
• The biggest hurdle Lauren faced when healing from her relationship.
• How your inner cues can help you gauge when you’re ready to date again.
• Lauren’s advice on how to pursue dating outside of the apps: real-life hobbies!
• A sneak peek at the exciting thing coming up on The Aligned Love Podcast.

Quotes:

“[Dating] doesn’t have to feel so hard. There is a reality that does exist where you can go through a breakup, you can heal, you can grieve, you can feel excited again, and you can start to get back out there, regardless of your age.” — @LaurenZoeller [0:22:36]

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

Lauren Zoeller

Lauren Zoeller on LinkedIn

Lauren Zoeller on Instagram

Lauren Zoeller on X

Lauren Zoeller on TikTok

Lauren Zoeller on Facebook

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