You’re Not Here To Make Me Happy with guest, Donna Meador

Episode 213Journey and Spiritual Awakening DiscussionGail, the host of the Empowering Process Podcast, welcomedDonna Meador, the founder of Smart Dating Divas, to discuss her personal journey and spiritual awakening. They briefly touched on Donna's program "Live in Forever" and agreed to focus on the phrase "You're not here to make me happy." Gail explained her podcast process, including how she preparesand shares episodes, and the two agreed to start recording the conversation.Journey to Self-Love and GrowthDonna shared her personal journey of self-discovery andself-love, which led her to realize that happiness comes from within and relationships should be based on mutual understanding rather than the expectation of making others happy. She discussed how this realization transformed her approach to dating and relationships, including her currenthealthy marriage. She emphasized the importance of self-love and self-acceptance in personal development and relationships.Journey of Healing and GrowthDonna shared her personal experiences and reflections onhealing, growth, and the impact of past events on the body and mind. She reflected on her own experiences with loss and transformation, highlighting the importance of embracing and honoring personal growth.Donna discussed the nature of personal decisions andrelationships, emphasizing that life and dating are not personal but serve individual needs. Donna highlighted the importance of self-awareness in datingTransforming Love and LossDonna shared her personal journey of dating and loss, describing how she found love again after being widowed. She explained how she transformed her experiences into a coaching practice, helping women reconnect with themselves before seeking relationships. She offered a free resource around her "3 pillars" system for building meaningful relationships, which she developed through her own experiences.Self-Love and Unexpected Love StoriesDonna shared personal stories about finding loveunexpectedly, emphasizing the importance of self-love and not expecting others to change. she discussed her first hypothesis that it's not someone else's job to make you happy and highlighted the need for women to remember their worth and not abdicate responsibility for their own happiness. As an example, Donna shared her journey of meeting two amazing men and encouraged listeners toconnect with her through her YouTube channel and website for more dating advice.DonnA Meador, DATING Intuitive (TM), Award Winning Speaker, Author of, "DATING: It’s Not Personal," Founder of S.M.A.R.T. Dating Divas. As a women’s dating coach, soulful women over 50 and beyond, come to me to stop second-guessing themselves and finally attract the kind of love thatfeels aligned, respectful and real. Connect with Donna at:Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@thedatingeffect/podcastsWebsite: https://smartdatingdivas.com/Her Free Formula: https://smartdatingdivas.com/abcYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@smartdatingdivas