You’re smart. You’re self-aware. You’ve done the work. So why does dating after divorce still feel so hard?

In this episode, we unpack the top 5 reasons smart, emotionally aware women still settle in dating after divorce — even when they know better.

This isn’t about low standards or bad choices. It’s about subconscious patterns, nervous system wiring, and the quiet ways fear and self-protection influence who we choose.

We explore:

• Why loneliness gets mistaken for compatibility

• How trauma bonds masquerade as chemistry

• The fear of starting over again — and how it drives compromise

• Over-intellectualizing emotions instead of trusting intuition

• Why lowering standards often comes from fear, not lack of self-worth

If you’ve ever thought, “I’ve done the work… so why does this keep happening?” — this conversation will feel deeply validating.

To go deeper, we’re hosting a powerful workshop inside The Next Chapter with relationship coach and certified hypnotherapist Mina Yang: High Standards, Soft Heart: The New Rules for Empowered Dating.

This workshop isn’t about dating tactics. It’s about healing the subconscious patterns that drive attraction and attachment — so you can stay open to love without shrinking, settling, or losing yourself.

👉 Join The Next Chapter to access the workshop and ongoing support: https://www.samandleah.com/services

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