
Episode #11
Why didn’t they tell us this in our 20’s?! Dating advice we wish we knew to avoid dead-end relationships and desperate attempts to be chosen
If you are in your twenties - or any decade really - and would love to build healthier relationships, tighter boundaries, and a stronger sense of dating discernment, this conversation will hit hard. Victoria and Eimanne share the wisdom they WISH their younger selves had, so you can avoid unnecessary heartache, while loving yourself through life’s inevitable growing pains. This episode explores: How to tell when you are truly reflecting vs. blaming yourself for someone else’s behavior Why healthy love can feel "boring" when your nervous system is used to chaos The importance of self-respect and observation in dating and long-term relationships Why sex can intensify attachment and make red flags harder to see How somatic practices, journaling, and shadow work help you process the trauma keeping you in the same frustrating dating & relationship dynamics Victoria shares how her twenties were shaped by boy-craziness, self-abandonment, and over-investing in emotionally unavailable men, while Eimanne opens up about the danger of trauma bonding, slow-burn abuse, and how gaslighting can make you question your own reality. Together, they break down the moments that taught them to stop making excuses, start listening to their bodies, and begin building lives that had everything to do with their purpose and nothing to do with men’s approval. SHOW NOTES Eimanne’s book suggestion for listeners in a relationship where they question their reality, feel fearful and edge, and have a constant need to prove they’re worthy of love: Why Does He Do That? By Lundy Bancroft Victoria and Eimanne are taking on 1:1 clients! - Victoria is a wellness coach, breathwork facilitator, and actor based in Knoxville, TN. She utilizes conscious connected breathing and inner child healing to help clients break the yo-yo diet cycle, resolve the root of their overeating, and release weight as a bonus. Connect with Victoria Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/victoriantonelli Ready to embrace food freedom? Book a complementary clarity call: https://calendly.com/victoriaantonelli/feel-food-freedom - Eimanne’s lifelong passion for building and scaling entrepreneurial and creative projects, plus her firsthand experience rebuilding after an abusive marriage, allows her to support survivors as a business coach. She helps ambitious intuitives build independence by launching their own dreams. Connect with Eimanne Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eimanne Ready to build your business with confidence? Apply for a free Clarity Session: https://forms.gle/7mqyqMmeRd1bbdTJA

