Season 3, Episode 3 - ”Understanding your Relationship Patterns and Values for Successful Dating with Sophie Gwinnett

Season 3, Episode 3 - "Understanding your Relationship Patterns and Values for Successful Dating with Sophie GwinnettIn this podcast episode, host Dr. Mari Kovanen, a registered psychologist and conscious dating coach, talks to guest Sophie Gwinnett, a clinical psychologist and a TEDx Speaker. The conversation revolves around both personal and professional experiences with relationships, focusing on the importance of understanding past relationship patterns and aligning values when dating. Sophie shares her insights on attachment theories and how they affect an individual's relationship dynamics. An important highlight is Sophie's three steps to a better romantic future gleaned from decades of experience in psychology: exploring past patterns, identifying relationship values, and committing to act on those values.Bio:Sophie Gwinnett is a Clinical Psychologist, TEDx Speaker and Director of Brightside Psychology. Over her 20-year career she has worked with individuals, couples and families to heal relational trauma and build healthy, secure connections. More recently she has applied her professional (and some personal!) knowledge to the area of dating, sharing her ideas in her 2022 TEDx Talk ‘Breaking Free: Three Steps For ABetter Romantic Future’. Sophie is passionate about all things attachment-related and helping people to not only survive, but to thrive in their relationships.Contact SophieInstagram: @drsophiegwinnettLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/drsophiegwinnettFacebook: @brightsidepsychology Would you like to transform your love life?Dating ClinicIf you've ever questioned what's holding you back from love, consider a free 30-minute Dating Clinic consultation. Discover the barriers in your path to love and leave with a plan for your journey. Details are in the show notes. Now, back to today's episode, as we unravel the roots of the fear of rejection and how to break free for the love you deserve. https://calendly.com/drmaricoaching/dating-clinicTime stamps:02:49 Understanding Attachment Theory11:04 Sophie's Personal Journey and Insights17:36 The Importance of Aligning Values in Relationships25:10 Exploring Past Relationship Patterns27:12 Identifying and Acting on Relationship Values OTHER FREE RESOURCES TO HELP YOU FIND MR RIGHT:Are you meeting the wrong men online?Does your online dating profile need a touch of sparkle so that you can meet the right person for you and stand out amongst 100s of women out there? I have created a free SuccessfulLoveProfile to help you to:Stand out in the crowd of other womenAttract and draw the attention of eligible, high quality menRepel wrong guys so you are not wasting your timeDownload SuccesfulLoveProfile here…https://drmarikovanen.kartra.com/page/SuccessfulLoveProfileMake your profile shine! When your profile is optimised to call in the right kind of men, that is almost like a half of the job has been done for you.  Have you started dating someone?Would you like to know how to assess him and whether he has potential?Download The Relationship Compatibility Checklist: 20 Questions to Determine His Suitability for a Serious Relationshiphttps://drmarikovanen.kartra.com/page/Relationshipcompatibilitychecklist Have you got a first date coming up but the nerves are getting the best of you? Would you like to feel blissfully calm on your first date?Pre-date Bliss Meditation to download for free https://drmarikovanen.kartra.com/page/predateblissmeditation  Ready to take charge of your love life and finally find the relationship you deserve?If you are interested in working with me, fill in an application for the 1:1 coaching process. It takes you through the 4-step process, Empowered Love Blueprint. Go from a frustrated and confused dater to feeling confident, empowered to set standards and set boundaries, and having clarity on the type of guy would be a good fit and how to recognise him. Dating is a skill and you will learn how to communicate what you want and need from day 1 of meeting someone. Apply for a  complimentary 30min consultation to talk about your dating situation and gain clarity on what is not working for you and how to change that. https://forms.gle/kPAwKbUVMzJTsC2F6 Connect on socialsLinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/drmarikovanen /Instagram https://www.instagram.com/drmarikovanencoaching/Youtube How to love successfully video podcast https://www.youtube.com/@howtolovesuccessfullypodcast/channels Website www.drmarikovanencoaching.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.