The Motivation Mindset with Risa Williams: DBT Skills for Dating - Dr. Marcus Rodriguez

How can people use dating apps in a more mindful and intentional way? Risa Williams talks with DBT expert Dr. Marcus Rodriguez about how Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and mindfulness skills can help you approach dating apps with greater self-awareness, confidence, and intention. Instead of getting swept up in the emotional highs and lows of swiping, learn how to stay connected to how you want to feel and what you're actually looking for in romantic relationships.In this episode, they discuss:- Why dating apps aren't always designed to lead people to long term relationships- How your emotional state can shape your experience while using dating apps-Using mindfulness to notice your thoughts, emotions, and physical reactions as you swipe and interact with matches-How the DBT skill of Opposite Action can help you act in alignment with your dating intentions-Why curiosity, asking thoughtful questions, and looking for what's genuinely likable in another person can help you build stronger connections Whether you're new to online dating or feeling burned out by it, this conversation offers practical tools for dating with intention.Host: Risa Williams, risawilliams.com, @risawilliamstherapyGuest: Dr. Marcus Rodriguez, youthandfamilyinstitute.com, @drmarcusrodriguezSupport the showFor info on books, workshops, guests, and future episodes, please visit: risawilliams.com.*All tools discussed on the show are meant for educational purposes only and not as a replacement for therapy or medical advice.