all about status: it’s complicated… [part four]

An episode of the A General Good Time podcast, hosted by Lena Truong, titled "all about status: it’s complicated… [part four]" was published on July 17, 2022 and runs 69 minutes.

July 17, 2022 ·69m · A General Good Time

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Summary

Welcome my lovely listeners to the fourth part of my mini-series based on bell hook’s cult classic: all about love: new visions (2000). This week I am exploring the topic of dating and relationships, primarily the red flags, green flags, and things to keep in mind before entering a relationship. Love is messy and I know firsthand what it’s like to be toxic, experience a unique type of hurt, and ultimately I hope you learn from my anecdotes. Remember to take care of yourself first and know that it is not supposed to be complicated… Timestamp Breakdown: 0:00 - Introduction & Why I’ve Been M.I.A. 5:33 - Overview of Episode Themes 8:00 - My Personal Messy Dating Saga 43:36 - Red Flags to Consider When Dating or in a Relationship 55:07 - Direct Communication: A Word of Advice on Codependency 1:02:03 - Being Single is the Way to Go 1:03:29 - Compassion is Key to Healing 1:05:03 - Final Thoughts & Conclusion Background Music: OneEightFour via Anchor by Spotify If you are struggling with thoughts of suicide, or worried about a friend or loved one, help is available. Call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255 [TALK], or text TALK to 741-741 for free confidential emotional support 24 hours a day 7 days a week.

Episode Description

Welcome my lovely listeners to the fourth part of my mini-series based on bell hook’s cult classic: all about love: new visions (2000). This week I am exploring the topic of dating and relationships, primarily the red flags, green flags, and things to keep in mind before entering a relationship. Love is messy and I know firsthand what it’s like to be toxic, experience a unique type of hurt, and ultimately I hope you learn from my anecdotes. Remember to take care of yourself first and know that it is not supposed to be complicated…

Timestamp Breakdown:

0:00 - Introduction & Why I’ve Been M.I.A.

5:33 - Overview of Episode Themes

8:00 - My Personal Messy Dating Saga

43:36 - Red Flags to Consider When Dating or in a Relationship

55:07 - Direct Communication: A Word of Advice on Codependency

1:02:03 - Being Single is the Way to Go

1:03:29 - Compassion is Key to Healing

1:05:03 - Final Thoughts & Conclusion

Background Music: OneEightFour via Anchor by Spotify

If you are struggling with thoughts of suicide, or worried about a friend or loved one, help is available. Call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255 [TALK], or text TALK to 741-741 for free confidential emotional support 24 hours a day 7 days a week.