DATING REHAB: Letting go of past hurt, the science behind subliminals + what makes a good date

Week 4 of Dating Rehab: using affirmations and subliminal messaging to let go of old heartbreak, plus dating coach Eimear's secret to what makes a good date.Eden and dating coach Eimear from Kindling Dating Coaching tackle why it's so hard to let go of an old relationship story, even once the love is gone. A guided visualisation reveals the fear behind staying closed off versus the safety and freedom of opening back up, and Eimear explains how logically knowing "I'll be fine on my own" is different from actually feeling it.Eden shares her own affirmations for love and security, then dives into the science of subliminal messaging - including a real study where subliminal Coca-Cola frames spliced into an episode of The Simpsons made viewers measurably thirstier, and a Lipton Ice Tea priming experiment - and how she's using subliminals alongside affirmations to reset her mindset around dating. Eimear also reveals what actually makes a good date: a shared emotional reaction, whether that's chemistry or shared horror at bad comedy, plus Eden's three go-to low-pressure date ideas.Plus, a listener dilemma: great chemistry and even better sex, but the conversation stays surface level. Eden talks through how to have the "what are we actually doing" conversation without losing what's working.Get your love story started with Kindling Dating Coaching now 💗Heartbreak is so last season, and I've teamed up with Eimear from Kindling Dating Coaching to transform my dating life over the next six weeks. Each week I'll review my learnings and how I've put them into practise. In this episode I delve into the wonderful world of visualisation, affirmation and subliminal messaging. You can download my subliminals for believing in love, healing from heartbreak and creating self confidence on Etsy.You can send me your dilemmas by direct message or by emailing [email protected] THE PODCASTI want to create the best independent podcast for the LGBTQ+ community, and I need your help to do it! Take a few minutes to GIVE YOUR FEEDBACK IN OUR LISTENER SURVEY ⚡️I fund this podcast to bring the highest quality content, the most interesting guests, and inspiring conversations whilst working full-time.Please support the podcast by checking out the links below:Claim your exclusive 10% discount and get your love story started with Kindling Dating Coaching 💗Get your first and fifth Daily Doser for just £3.50 from Skin+Me to finally feel confident in your skin!Buy me a coffee to show your love for the content I create - mine's a brown sugar oat shaken espresso 😉Sign up to MisterBnB as a guest or host to support the podcast and find your next adventure.CREDITSQueer Love Stories is hosted, produced, and edited by Eden Heath, and mixed & mastered by Benji Antonio. Follow Queer Love Stories on Instagram 💕Follow Eden on Instagram 💕Following Kindling Dating ❣️If you or someone you know has a story to share we'd love to hear from you, send us a message on Instagram or email [email protected] to Eden's ULTIMATE BREAKUP ANTHEMS PLAYLIST ❤️‍🩹Get your love story started with Kindling Dating Coaching now 💗 Get your first and fifth Daily Doser for just £3.50 from Skin+Me to finally feel confident in your skin!Support the show