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Beanstalk: Real Talk for Single MumsShow Notes
Terrified of dating after being off the scene for so long? We get it! I chat to Elly Johnson who, alongside Leena Sisco, owns TruthLove Academy, designed to help women date smart and date safe. Elly explains how to get perfectly poised to make your debut into the dating world. Then, once you're off and running, how to protect yourself, enjoy yourself and ultimately attract an amazing partner. Our conversation includes but is not limited to: The biggest challenges for single mums getting back into the dating world, and how to overcome them Some of the risks to women on the dating scene and how to protect yourself The texting trap - what it is, how and why to avoid it ... and why some single mums do it The importance of the kind of stuff Elly and Leena can teach you, like learning about human behaviour, information elicitation and understanding limiting beliefs Why (and how) to stay positive on the dating scene Where to found Elly and Leena if you need to more support with dating
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