6. How Relationships Make or Break Your Mental Health and How to Protect Yourself from Unhealthy Relationships

In this episode, Kate discusses the impact of dating and relationships on mental health. She shares her personal experiences and highlights the importance of caring for one's mental health throughout the dating process. Kate explores the reasons why dating and relationships have such power over our lives, including social and cultural norms, biological and evolutionary factors, emotional fulfillment, and identity and self-worth. She also dives into the negative effects of unhealthy relationships on mental health, such as prolonged stress, loss of self-worth, isolation, and codependency. Kate emphasizes the need to prioritize mental health and seek support to heal from unhealthy relationships and build healthier ones.