Dating Anxiety: How to Stop Overthinking and Self-Sabotaging

I’m joined by therapist Annie Josephson, PsyD, MSEd, Founder of Uptown Psychology to talk about why dating make us so anxious, even when it’s going well. We discuss why it shows up, how to manage it, and how to tell the difference between fear and intuition. We also answer listener questions about spiraling after dates, ghosting before anything starts, and feeling stuck in situationships. Subscribe to our Patreon show ⁠Cohosts for Life⁠ for weekly bonus episodes from me and Jake! Book a 1:1 dating coaching session or profile revamp with me⁠ here⁠ RSVP ⁠here⁠ for my Meet Cute Masterclass with Louis Jadot on June 10th in NYC! If there are no spots left, email [email protected] to get on the waitlist! Get $10 off your Nutrafol subscription at⁠ nutrafol.com⁠ promo code SEEINGOTHERPEOPLE Stop putting off those doctor appointments and instantly book a top-rated doctor today at⁠ zocdoc.com/seeingotherpeople⁠Your mental health matters. Head to ⁠rula.com/seeingotherpeople⁠ to connect with a licensed therapist who truly care. Go to ⁠HelloFresh.com/seeingotherpeople10fm⁠ to get 10 Free Meals with a Free Item For Life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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I’m joined by therapist Annie Josephson, PsyD, MSEd, Founder of Uptown Psychology to talk about why dating make us so anxious, even when it’s going well. We discuss why it shows up, how to manage it, and how to tell the difference between fear and intuition. We also answer listener questions about spiraling after dates, ghosting before anything starts, and feeling stuck in situationships. Subscribe to our Patreon show ⁠Cohosts for Life⁠ for weekly bonus episodes from me and Jake! Book a 1:1 dating coaching session or profile revamp with me⁠ here⁠ RSVP ⁠here⁠ for my Meet Cute Masterclass with Louis Jadot on June 10th in NYC! If there are no spots left, email [email protected] to get on the waitlist! Get $10 off your Nutrafol subscription at⁠ nutrafol.com⁠ promo code SEEINGOTHERPEOPLE Stop putting off those doctor appointments and instantly book a top-rated doctor today at⁠ zocdoc.com/seeingotherpeople⁠Your mental health matters. Head to ⁠rula.com/seeingotherpeople⁠ to connect with a licensed therapist who truly care. Go to ⁠HelloFresh.com/seeingotherpeople10fm⁠ to get 10 Free Meals with a Free Item For Life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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