EPISODE · Apr 1, 2026 · 26 MIN
I Stopped Dating for 3 Years… Here’s What Changed | EP 5
from Turn The Lens Inward · host Lisa Taylor
In this episode of Turn the Lens Inward, I share my journey with dating during a really challenging season of life as a single mom supporting a child through mental health struggles.I open up about the relationships I chose, the red flags I ignored, and how my lack of emotional availability impacted what I attracted. Even though I wanted connection, I wasn’t truly ready for it—and that showed.Over time, I learned the importance of timing, self-worth, and trusting my intuition. I ultimately chose to stop dating and focus on healing, being present for my daughter, and reconnecting with myself.This episode is a reminder that being alone isn’t something to fear—it can be where the most growth happens._________________________________Episode Highlights: dating while healing, single mom dating journey, emotional availability in relationships, self worth in dating, intuition in relationships, unhealthy relationship patterns, dating after divorce, healing before relationships, choosing yourself first, personal growth and relationships, parenting and dating balance, learning from toxic relationships, being present in relationships_________________________________What You’ll Learn in This EpisodeWhy emotional availability matters more than desire when datingHow your energy and circumstances impact the relationships you attractThe importance of listening to your intuition early onHow low self-worth can lead to unhealthy relationship dynamicsWhy timing is everything when it comes to loveThe power of choosing yourself and embracing solitudeHow stepping away from dating can lead to deep personal healingWhat it means to truly be ready for a healthy relationship_________________________________⭐If this episode resonated with you, I invite you to subscribe and continue this journey with me. In future episodes, I’ll share personal reflections, practical tools, and conversations with other parents who are walking a similar path.You don’t have to do this alone. Let’s turn the lens inward, together._________________________________Resources & Links MentionedInstagram | https://www.instagram.com/lisa_taylor_ellet/ Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/lisa.taylor.ellet/ Website | https://www.glowingconfidence.com/ _________________________________Chapters 00:00 Introduction: Let’s Talk About Dating01:30 Dating as a Single Mom in Crisis03:30 Emotional Availability & Energy in Relationships05:00 Life After Divorce & Entering the Dating World07:00 Red Flags & Letting the Wrong Person In10:30 Struggles with Intimacy12:30 Escaping Through Relationships14:00 The Wake-Up Call: Lack of Support16:00 Choosing Your Child Over Relationships18:00 Dating Someone in the Same Situation20:00 The Lesson: You Can’t Give What You Don’t Have21:30 Choosing to Stop Dating22:30 Learning to Love Being Alone23:30 Rebuilding Self-Worth & Healing24:00 Feeling Ready Again
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In this episode of Turn the Lens Inward, I share my journey with dating during a really challenging season of life as a single mom supporting a child through mental health struggles.I open up about the relationships I chose, the red flags I ignored, and how my lack of emotional availability impacted what I attracted. Even though I wanted connection, I wasn’t truly ready for it—and that showed.Over time, I learned the importance of timing, self-worth, and trusting my intuition. I ultimately chose to stop dating and focus on healing, being present for my daughter, and reconnecting with myself.This episode is a reminder that being alone isn’t something to fear—it can be where the most growth happens._________________________________Episode Highlights: dating while healing, single mom dating journey, emotional availability in relationships, self worth in dating, intuition in relationships, unhealthy relationship patterns, dating after divorce, healing before relationships, choosing yourself first, personal growth and relationships, parenting and dating balance, learning from toxic relationships, being present in relationships_________________________________What You’ll Learn in This EpisodeWhy emotional availability matters more than desire when datingHow your energy and circumstances impact the relationships you attractThe importance of listening to your intuition early onHow low self-worth can lead to unhealthy relationship dynamicsWhy timing is everything when it comes to loveThe power of choosing yourself and embracing solitudeHow stepping away from dating can lead to deep personal healingWhat it means to truly be ready for a healthy relationship_________________________________⭐If this episode resonated with you, I invite you to subscribe and continue this journey with me. In future episodes, I’ll share personal reflections, practical tools, and conversations with other parents who are walking a similar path.You don’t have to do this alone. Let’s turn the lens inward, together._________________________________Resources & Links MentionedInstagram | https://www.instagram.com/lisa_taylor_ellet/ Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/lisa.taylor.ellet/ Website | https://www.glowingconfidence.com/ _________________________________Chapters 00:00 Introduction: Let’s Talk About Dating01:30 Dating as a Single Mom in Crisis03:30 Emotional Availability & Energy in Relationships05:00 Life After Divorce & Entering the Dating World07:00 Red Flags & Letting the Wrong Person In10:30 Struggles with Intimacy12:30 Escaping Through Relationships14:00 The Wake-Up Call: Lack of Support16:00 Choosing Your Child Over Relationships18:00 Dating Someone in the Same Situation20:00 The Lesson: You Can’t Give What You Don’t Have21:30 Choosing to Stop Dating22:30 Learning to Love Being Alone23:30 Rebuilding Self-Worth & Healing24:00 Feeling Ready Again
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