Breakups can be especially challenging for highly sensitive people, whose nervous systems are deeply attuned to connection and co-regulation. In this episode, Elizabeth sits down with breakup recovery coach Sarah Curnoles to explore why healing from heartbreak is essential before jumping back into dating.

Sarah shares her own powerful breakup story and the process she now uses to help clients move from heartbreak to healing. Together, they discuss nervous system regulation, emotional processing, reclaiming personal power, letting go of obsession with an ex, and creating a future that feels even more exciting than the one that was lost. If you're struggling to move on from a breakup—or wondering whether you're truly ready to date again—this conversation offers hope, practical tools, and a roadmap for recovery.

In this episode, you'll learn:

• Why highly sensitive people often experience breakups more intensely
• The role of nervous system regulation in heartbreak recovery
• How to tell the difference between processing feelings and overthinking them
• Signs you're genuinely moving on from an ex
• Why a breakup doesn't mean a relationship was a failure
• How to stop seeing your ex as the only source of love, connection, or happiness
• The importance of reclaiming your power and creating an exciting vision for your future
• Why healing before dating again can help you create healthier relationships

Connect with Sarah:

Free breakthrough call scheduling link: https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=13002720&appointmentType=2184073

Website: https://sarahcurnoles.com/

Sarah's meetup group (where she hangs most often!): https://www.meetup.com/breakup-and-divorce-support/?eventOrigin=your_groups

https://www.instagram.com/sarahcurnoles/

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In this episode, Elizabeth sits down with therapist Chai Benson to talk about how to assess someone on a first date—before you get emotionally invested or waste your time. They break down the key questions to ask, how to spot red and green flags early, and why dating with intention is essential (especially for highly sensitive women). If you’ve ever found yourself caught up in chemistry without clarity, this episode will help you date with more discernment and confidence.

• Why assessing a first date matters (and saves you time + energy)
• How to decide who is even worth going on a date with
• The importance of knowing what you want before dating
• The 5 key questions to ask on a first date
• How to tell if someone is truly seeing you
• Work-life balance and what it reveals about relationship potential
• Leadership vs. go-with-the-flow dynamics in dating
• Why talking about past relationships is actually a good thing
• How someone handles conflict (and why it matters early)
• Red flags to watch for (incongruence, blame, dismissiveness)
• Green flags to look for (self-awareness, curiosity, emotional presence)
• How to avoid getting lost in fantasy and stay grounded in reality
• What “true love” really means—and how to recognize it

Links for Chai Benson:

Private therapy practice website: LBCTherapy.Services

Marigold's website: MarigoldMM.org

IG: @marigoldm_m

💗 Want my free guide “5 Dating Mistakes Every Highly Sensitive Woman Should Avoid”? Access it HERE

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💗 Ready to call in your true love? Book a free 1-hour discovery call HERE

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n this episode, Elizabeth is joined by dance therapist and attachment specialist Lisa Manca to explore how attachment wounds live in the body—and why you can’t think your way into secure love. If you find yourself stuck in anxious, avoidant, or on-again/off-again relationship patterns, this conversation offers a powerful somatic approach to healing. Learn how to reconnect with your body, regulate your nervous system, and begin creating more secure, grounded relationships.

This conversation covers how attachment styles form and show up in dating, especially through anxious, avoidant, and disorganized patterns. Elizabeth and Lisa explore why romantic relationships tend to activate these wounds more than friendships, and why insight alone isn’t enough to create change. They dive into how emotions and trauma are stored in the body, how somatic healing supports nervous system regulation, and how to begin feeling emotions without shutting down or overthinking. You’ll also learn simple, practical ways to check in with your body—especially while dating—and start shifting toward more secure, grounded love.

Lisa's website: https://www.lisamanca.com/

💗 Want my free guide “5 Dating Mistakes Every Highly Sensitive Woman Should Avoid”? Access it HERE

💗 Got a dating or relationship question for me? Tell me a bit about your journey — I read every message. Reach out anytime at elizabeth@elizabethrave.com

💗 Ready to call in your true love? Book a free 1-hour discovery call HERE

💗 Follow me on social media

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ElizabethRaveCoaching/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elizabethravelovecoach/
• My artwork (Instagram): https://www.instagram.com/elizabethraveart