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EPISODE · Aug 25, 2025 · 24 MIN

Important Things I Tell Myself After A Disastrous First Date

from The Date with Confidence Podcast

If you’ve ever left a first date feeling deflated, disappointed, or questioning if you’ll ever meet someone, this is for you. I dive into the exact things I tell myself after a disastrous first date: the reminders, re-frames, and confidence resets that stop me from spiralling into “I’m unlovable” territory. Dating is full of highs and lows, and one bad date doesn’t define your worth. In this episode of The Date with Confidence Podcast, I share how I shift my mindset, process the frustration, and move forward with confidence (or take a break when I need to). Plus, I give some practical steps to help you reset and get back into a healthy dating headspace.Whether your last date left you feeling flat, frustrated, or ready to delete the apps altogether, this episode will help you bounce back stronger.Tune in now to hear:1. How I feel after a bad first date2. What actually counts as a “bad” first date3. Don't take a bad first date personally (you're not unlovable)4. How to stop a bad date from making you spiral5. Can this bad date teach me anything?6. A bad date is just a bad date7. Practical confidence resets after a disappointing date8. Why it’s okay to take a break from dating9. Happy Hour: I know I said I wouldn't try this but...10. My dating update: Am I finally back on the apps?! 11. Your dating dilemma: “I went on a bad first date and now he’s asked me for a second - I feel guilty saying no, what should I do?”🎥 Watch the episode on YouTubeMentioned:Important Things I Tell Myself Before A First DateThe ‘Near-Perfect’ Date That Became An Hilarious NightmareHe Asked Me To Send Photos And Lied About His AgeThis Is The Energy You Need To Take With You On A First DateGet Involved!You can contribute your stories to the Date with Confidence Podcast here. Share your best or worst dating stories, your biggest icks, dating tips you think everyone should know or ask me anything about my dating life or a burning question you need an answer for.  Support The Date with Confidence PodcastIf you'd like to show your support for the podcast, you can do so in these ways:1) Share the podcast with your friends2) Leave me a review on iTunes stating what you love most about the podcast so more people can find it3) Buy me a coffee to express your gratitude for the episodes if you found them helpful, inspiring or entertainingVisit The Date with Confidence website here. Follow your host Rebecca Hawkes on Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If you’ve ever left a first date feeling deflated, disappointed, or questioning if you’ll ever meet someone, this is for you. I dive into the exact things I tell myself after a disastrous first date: the reminders, re-frames, and confidence resets that stop me from spiralling into “I’m unlovable” territory. Dating is full of highs and lows, and one bad date doesn’t define your worth. In this episode of The Date with Confidence Podcast, I share how I shift my mindset, process the frustration, and move forward with confidence (or take a break when I need to). Plus, I give some practical steps to help you reset and get back into a healthy dating headspace.Whether your last date left you feeling flat, frustrated, or ready to delete the apps altogether, this episode will help you bounce back stronger.Tune in now to hear:1. How I feel after a bad first date2. What actually counts as a “bad” first date3. Don't take a bad first date personally (you're not unlovable)4. How to stop a bad date from making you spiral5. Can this bad date teach me anything?6. A bad date is just a bad date7. Practical confidence resets after a disappointing date8. Why it’s okay to take a break from dating9. Happy Hour: I know I said I wouldn't try this but...10. My dating update: Am I finally back on the apps?! 11. Your dating dilemma: “I went on a bad first date and now he’s asked me for a second - I feel guilty saying no, what should I do?”🎥 Watch the episode on YouTubeMentioned:Important Things I Tell Myself Before A First DateThe ‘Near-Perfect’ Date That Became An Hilarious NightmareHe Asked Me To Send Photos And Lied About His AgeThis Is The Energy You Need To Take With You On A First DateGet Involved!You can contribute your stories to the Date with Confidence Podcast here. Share your best or worst dating stories, your biggest icks, dating tips you think everyone should know or ask me anything about my dating life or a burning question you need an answer for.  Support The Date with Confidence PodcastIf you'd like to show your support for the podcast, you can do so in these ways:1) Share the podcast with your friends2) Leave me a review on iTunes stating what you love most about the podcast so more people can find it3) Buy me a coffee to express your gratitude for the episodes if you found them helpful, inspiring or entertainingVisit The Date with Confidence website here. Follow your host Rebecca Hawkes on Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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