Code To Connection, hosted by Dr Mari Kovanen, a registered psychologist, relationship therapist and dating coach for men in tech who want to become more confident in dating. Discover how to unlock your dating confidence and overcome approach anxiety with the help of a psychologist. Learn how to meet more women and find love with expert dating confidence coaching.
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Code To Connection, hosted by Dr Mari Kovanen, a registered psychologist, relationship therapist and dating coach for men in tech who want to become more confident in dating. Discover how to unlock your dating confidence and overcome approach anxiety with the help of a psychologist. Learn how to meet more women and find love with expert dating confidence coaching.
Would you like more support with dating and becoming more confident?
Book a FREE consultation and we can talk about how dating coaching could help you.
https://calendly.com/drmaricoaching/2...
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Would you like more support with dating and becoming more confident?
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In this video I talk about overcoming approach anxiety, particularly in the context of initiating conversations with women.
It addresses the common fears and misconceptions that contribute to approach anxiety, viewing it as a form of social anxiety linked to inexperience, low self-esteem, and past negative experiences.
The video critiques traditional pickup strategies and emphasizes the importance of building a healthy self-esteem and genuine connections as the foundation for approaching women. The approach includes understanding personal history, overcoming mental blocks through EMDR-informed coaching, and practicing graded exposure to social situations. The ultimate goal is to enable viewers to confidently and respectfully approach women, thereby transforming not only their love lives but their overall confidence and social interactions.
00:00 Introduction to Overcoming Approach Anxiety
01:20 Understanding Approach Anxiety
03:32 The Purpose and Function of Approach Anxiety
04:32 Traditional and Unhealthy Approaches to Dating
07:06 A Healthier Approach to Building Relationships
09:47 Practical Steps to Overcome Approach Anxiety
11:53 The Importance of Taking Action and Final Thoughts
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