Dating advice, relationship patterns, emotional availability: Expert Laura Forbes reveals why you're attracting the wrong people and how to break free from destructive dating cycles. In this candid conversation, we explore the dramatic shifts in dating culture over the past four years. From attachment styles to emotional availability, we unpack why so many people feel disenchanted with modern dating.

Laura explains how social media algorithms create echo chambers that reinforce negative views about relationships, and reveals why chemistry isn't always a reliable indicator of compatibility. We discuss why being emotionally available matters more than ever, how to recognise patterns in your dating life, and practical strategies for attracting healthier relationships.

Whether you're currently dating or taking a break, this episode offers valuable insights on creating authentic connections in today's challenging dating landscape.

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0:00 - Introduction and welcome

2:00 - Dating disenchantment in recent years

6:30 - How social media affects dating perceptions

12:30 - Gender dynamics and masculine/feminine energy

19:30 - Chemistry vs. connection: The "falling in lust" trap

26:00 - Why we attract the same type of people

34:00 - Vulnerability and pacing in relationships

41:00 - Emotional availability: Buzzword or breakthrough?

47:30 - The "Be, Do, Have" formula for relationship success

52:30 - Modern dating deal-breakers: More rigid or flexible?

57:00 - Using intuition to spot genuine partners

Social anxiety, loneliness, and offline connection, today we will discover the science behind why we crave human contact in a digital world.

In this episode, I explore why we're biologically wired for in-person interactions and how digital fatigue is contributing to the loneliness epidemic affecting 27% of adults.

Discover the science behind mirror neurons, oxytocin release, and why even brief interactions with strangers boost happiness more than scrolling through social media. I'll share practical techniques for overcoming social anxiety, from grounding exercises to gradually building confidence in social settings.

Learn how to break free from digital isolation and rebuild meaningful connections in an increasingly screen-dominated world.

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0:00 - Introduction

0:38 - Why we need human connection (Biology & mirror neurons)

2:44 - Digital fatigue and the loneliness epidemic

4:28 - The lack of depth in online interactions

5:43 - Mental health benefits of in-person socialisation

7:07 - How face-to-face interaction reduces stress and anxiety

8:58 - Practical strategies to overcome social anxiety

11:27 - Grounding techniques for managing social anxiety

14:36 - Making social interaction a byproduct of enjoyable activities

World Book Day special! I'm sharing the three most transformative books I've read in the past 12 months that have genuinely changed my mindset and personal growth journey. One of these books even helped Lewis Hamilton navigate the intense criticism he faced in Formula 1!

I'll break down exactly why you should read each book, what you'll gain from them, and share powerful quotes that might just shift your perspective today. These aren't just any self-help books—they're practical guides to reducing drama, stopping overthinking, breaking negative patterns, and gaining true awareness of yourself.

Plus, I'll share my personal bonus tip for actually retaining what you read (it's not highlighting!). If you're feeling stuck in life or want to level up your mindset, these three recommendations might be exactly what you need.

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0:00 Introduction and World Book Day special

0:43 Book 1: (Lewis Hamilton's choice)

4:07 Book 2

7:25 Book 3

10:16 BONUS: How to actually retain information from books