Episode Summary:
In this heartfelt episode of Dating Like a Goddess, Penny reconnects with her dear friend Mia, sharing stories from their personal growth journeys and insights into the challenges of modern dating. Mia opens up about her experiences with heartbreak, healing, and building a life that aligns with her values and dreams. Having moved countries and manifested a life full of exciting opportunities, Mia reflects on how her dedication to self-love and high standards continues to shape her dating journey. The conversation explores the importance of divine timing, trusting your intuition, and staying true to what you deserve, even when faced with external pressures to compromise.

The episode touches on themes of resilience, emotional intelligence, and navigating the delicate balance between being open to love and maintaining strong boundaries. Mia and Penny also discuss the sometimes painful experience of outgrowing friendships and how critical it is to surround yourself with people who support your evolution. Listeners will be inspired to stay patient, trust the process, and remember that the right relationship will come at the perfect time.

Key Takeaways:

• Trusting in Divine Timing: Mia shares her story of wanting to move abroad, only to realise that the perfect opportunity came to her a year later with less effort. She reminds listeners that things will happen when they are meant to, and sometimes waiting leads to a better outcome than forcing things.

• Self-Love and Personal Growth: Both Penny and Mia reflect on how much they've grown since they first met. Mia emphasises the importance of loving yourself while dating, as it ensures you're building a life that is fulfilling, whether or not you are in a relationship.

• Lessons from Heartbreak: Mia views every past relationship as a success, explaining that even the ones that didn't last taught her valuable lessons about what she truly wants and deserves in a partner.

• Trusting Your Intuition: Mia shares her experience of ignoring red flags in a recent relationship and how following her gut feeling helped her avoid greater heartbreak. She reminds listeners that intuition is a powerful tool in dating, and we should listen to it, even when it goes against what others advise.

• Maintaining High Standards: Mia speaks about the pressure she felt from friends and society to lower her standards in relationships, but she stayed firm in her values. She encourages women to set boundaries, hold themselves in high regard, and never settle for less than they deserve.

• The Role of Friendship in Personal Growth: Penny and Mia discuss the often-overlooked challenge of outgrowing friendships. As you evolve and grow, not all friends will come with you, and it’s important to make peace with that. Surrounding yourself with people who truly support your growth is crucial for personal success and happiness.

Useful links:

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