Dating While Hopeless Romantic-ing

When the Chemistry Isn’t Chemistr-ing: A Plot Twist on Attraction (Part 2)

In this follow-up to my “emotionally unavailable” episode, I take you with me into therapy—and spoiler alert, there’s a plot twist. I realized I might not actually be attracted to emotionally unavailable people after all. Instead, it’s that things (and people) can look great on paper, but when it comes time for the in-person vibe check… there’s nothing there. In this episode, I unpack what real chemistry feels like for me, how I’ve been learning to trust my instincts, and why butterflies and brain-based attraction still matter. Also featuring: guest interruptions from my emotional support cat.

Why I Only Catch Feelings for the Emotionally Unavailable (Part 1)

Why do I feel butterflies around emotionally unavailable people… but nothing when someone kind, open, and ready shows up? In this episode, I unpack a frustrating pattern I’ve noticed in my dating life and ask some big questions—Is this attraction? Or is my nervous system being triggered? I get real about past situationships, attachment styles, nervous system chaos, and the challenge of redefining what “excitement” in a relationship really means. If you’ve ever mistaken anxiety for love, this one’s for you.

Dating While Hopeless Romantic-ing

In this episode, I talk through something I’ve been sitting with lately: the expectations we build in romantic relationships—especially when you’re a hopeless romantic with a vivid imagination and a whole lot of feelings. From media-driven fairytales to real-life disappointments, I reflect on what it means to crave connection, get ahead of yourself, and still try to stay grounded. It’s messy. It’s honest. It’s very human.

When Connection Feels Fragile – Part 2: The Weight of Big Feelings

In this follow-up to When Connection Feels Fragile, I reflect on what came up for me in therapy and how I’m navigating the emotional ripple effects of dating after past relationship wounds. I talk through the ache of miscommunication, the sting of unmet expectations, and the spiral of overthinking that comes with hope and uncertainty. This episode is a soft, honest unpacking of what it means to sit with discomfort, recognize triggers, and hold space for yourself when you don’t have all the answers. It’s messy. It’s tender. It’s human.

When Connection Feels Fragile

In this episode of Way to Be Human, I talk through the raw and real experience of craving connection—especially in the early stages of dating. I reflect on how changes in someone’s behavior can stir up anxiety, trigger old patterns, and make me question my sense of self. This is less about finding answers and more about noticing the feelings, sitting with the discomfort, and honoring the desire for reciprocal connection. It’s messy, unscripted, and honest—just how life is.