You can’t swipe your way into secure love if your nervous system is stuck in survival mode.

This week, I’m getting real about what happened when I was forced to slow down — and what it revealed about my own patterns around productivity, self-worth, and why "resting" in life or taking a break from dating can feel so damn triggering… especially if you’re someone who’s always doing the most.

We’re talking about:

• The sneaky ways hustle culture shows up in your dating life
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• What happens when your nervous system doesn’t know how to flow (hello, overthinking every text)
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• Why taking a break from dating might actually speed up your timeline
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• The subconscious fears that surface when you finally pause
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• And the most magnetic energy you can bring into your love life right now 

If you’ve been feeling burnt out, anxious, or like love is taking too long to arrive — this episode is for you.

RATE & REVIEW!! If this episode resonated, leave a review or share it with someone who needs to hear this reminder today. And if you’re taking a dating break, DM me on Instagram @shondahowardlove — I wanna hear about it 💗

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