Modern Love with Manj Bahra

If you've ever wanted to know how to increase your self-worth and attract higher-quality relationships, this is for you. We cover what self-worth is, where it comes from, its impact on your dating life, and some useful tips/tricks to raise your self-worth and positively change your dating life. 00:23 Understanding Self-Worth 03:20 The Role of Childhood in Self-Worth 08:36 Impact of Self-Worth on Relationships 09:26 Cognitive Biases and Self-Worth 12:29 Steps to Improve Self-Worth 12:41 Debunking Common Self-Worth Myths 13:24 Building New Mental Pathways1 4:14 Recognizing Your Intrinsic Value 15:56 Practical Steps to Enhance Self-Worth 16:06 Embodying Self-Worth in Daily Life 18:37 Honoring Your Time and Choices 20:11 Overcoming Common Pitfalls 22:12 Recap and Final Thoughts Follow me on IG: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/manj.bahra/⁠⁠ Modern Love community for women: ⁠⁠Join here⁠⁠ Apply to Nova Dating Intros London ⁠⁠here⁠⁠ My best articles: ⁠⁠https://medium.com/@manjbahra⁠⁠ Book a free 30-minute consultation ⁠⁠here⁠⁠ (if you're looking to break your unconscious patterns and attract true success and love)

In this episode, I'm going deep into the psychology behind why mixed signals drive us crazy, the mistakes you MUST avoid, and a useful framework for dealing with them effectively! This episode is essential for anyone struggling with hot and cold behaviour or push-pull tactics. 00:33 Diving into Mixed Signals in Dating 04:51 Understanding Cognitive Dissonance 07:04 Attachment Styles and Mixed Signals 08:05 The Dopamine Effect of Mixed Signals 09:23 Strategies to Resolve Cognitive Dissonance 10:13 The Dating Dissonance Trap 12:15 Understanding Perception vs. Reality 13:13 The Ben Franklin Effect 13:46 Endless Rumination 14:39 Focusing on What You Can Control 15:00 The Power of Open Communication 16:14 Challenging Assumptions and Binary Thinking 17:39 Taking Logical and Well-Informed Steps 19:11 Anna's Journey to Clarity 21:55 Recap and Final Thoughts Follow me on IG: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/manj.bahra/⁠ Modern Love community for women: ⁠Join here⁠ Apply to Nova Dating Intros London ⁠here⁠ My best articles: ⁠https://medium.com/@manjbahra⁠ Book a free 30-minute consultation ⁠here⁠ (if you're looking to break your unconscious patterns and attract true success and love)

In this first episode, I discuss the five biggest challenges I see in modern dating based on my experience coaching coaching more than 500 clients since 2018. I also share what neuroscience and psychology can teach us about the way forward and practical tips for anyone feeling lost or hopeless right now. 00:32 Why Dating Feels Harder Than Ever 00:58 Introduction to Manj 01:22 The Science Behind Human Behavior 03:34 Challenges in Modern Dating 06:16 Dopamine Addiction and Its Impact 10:08 The Swipe Culture and Dating Apps 12:15 Exhaustion from Negative Experiences 13:40 Introducing Nova: A New Dating Service 14:11 Unique Challenges in Modern Dating 14:46 Men's Struggles with Dating Apps and Emotional Availability 16:47 Women's Experiences and Career Success Impact 18:02 Cultural Pressures and Generational Gaps 19:43 Mindset and Personal Growth Strategies 22:30 Building Life Pillars and Reducing Content Consumption 24:33 Intentional Dating and Value Alignment 25:45 Final Thoughts and Encouragement Follow me on IG: https://www.instagram.com/manj.bahra/ Modern Love community for women: Join here Apply to Nova Dating Intros London here My best articles: https://medium.com/@manjbahra Book a free 30-minute consultation here (if you're looking to break your unconscious patterns and attract true success and love)