EP 20: Dating Psychology: How to Rewire Your Brain for Better Relationships

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We're Dating the Same Guy

Madden Zappa

30 episodes

5 days ago

We're Dating the Same Guy uncovers the dating patterns we all repeat—whether we realize it or not—and, more importantly, how to break them. From attachment styles and intimacy to feminine and masculine energy, red flags, self-sabotage, and rebuilding your relationship with yourself, we dive deep into what’s really driving your love life. With expert guests and real-life dating stories, these raw, eye-opening conversations will help you stop dating on autopilot. If we don’t change our patterns, we’re just dating the same guy… over and over again. It’s time to date differently.

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EP 20: Dating Psychology: How to Rewire Your Brain for Better Relationships

We're Dating the Same Guy

1 hour 3 minutes 59 seconds

3 months ago

EP 20: Dating Psychology: How to Rewire Your Brain for Better Relationships

Ever wonder why you keep dating the same type of person? Brazilian brain health coach Fabiana breaks down the neuroscience behind dating patterns and reveals how your brain creates the relationship cycles you find yourself stuck in.

EPISODE TIMELINE:

3:18 - Meet Fabiana: From Ipanema Beach to brain coaching
8:45 - Your brain on patterns: The survival machine explained
15:20 - Breaking down the amygdala hijack in relationships
22:10 - The cortisol-disease connection you need to know
28:30 - Reframing protective thoughts (not negative ones)
35:45 - Why people behave badly (spoiler: they feel threatened)
42:00 - The stories we tell ourselves about dating
48:15 - Values alignment: The non-negotiable foundation
55:30 - Expectations vs. reality in relationships
62:45 - The 4-step communication framework for conflict

IN THIS EPISODE WE EXPLORE:

How your amygdala and hippocampus control your dating choices
Why 80% of your thoughts are protective (not negative)
The 4-question method to reframe toxic thought patterns
How to break the cycle of choosing familiar but unhealthy partners
Why authenticity is non-negotiable in lasting relationships
Communication strategies that actually work (backed by brain science)

"There is no way you will find a partner who loves you if you're not being 100% your authentic self. Because they're going to fall for what you're showing, not for who you are. If you are acting to gain someone's love, you're not gaining their love—your character is gaining their love." - Fabiana

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Brazilian-born brain health coach and viral Instagram creator (@fashionbyfabiana, 150K+ followers) who transforms women's relationship with aging and self-acceptance. Former corporate executive turned certified neuroscience coach, Fabiana combines 30 years of business experience with brain-based coaching to help women break limiting patterns and embrace authentic living. Her content on aging gracefully has reached over 20 million views, sparking global conversations about beauty standards and self-worth.

Fabiana's Instagram: @fashionbyfabiana

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