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This podcast is for strong, female leaders who want to find a committed, long-term relationship without wasting time on the wrong men. We talk about dating strategy, self-love & feeling good within yourself, and creating a conscious relationship.Dr Mari Kovanen, a registered psychologist, relationship therapist & conscious dating coach shares her knowledge of working with high-achieving women in the past 15 years and research on finding love and building a successful relationship.
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This podcast is for strong, female leaders who want to find a committed, long-term relationship without wasting time on the wrong men. We talk about dating strategy, self-love & feeling good within yourself, and creating a conscious relationship.Dr Mari Kovanen, a registered psychologist, relationship therapist & conscious dating coach shares her knowledge of working with high-achieving women in the past 15 years and research on finding love and building a successful relationship.
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    Season 3, Bonus Episode 2 - Mastering Communication for Healthier Relationships with Amira Mansour

    Season 3, Bonus Episode 2 - Mastering Communication for Healthier Relationships with Amira Mansour

    Season 3, Bonus Episode  - Mastering Communication for Healthier Relationships with Amira MansourHow can you learn to communicate better in your relationships?
    In this episode of the 'How to Love Successfully' podcast, host Dr. Mari Kovanen speaks to Communication Expert, Amira Mansour. 
     
    Together, they delve into the importance of effective and conscious communication in shaping successful relationships. 
     
    Amira discusses her journey from experiencing a long, unhealthy relationship and a challenging corporate career to mastering the art of communication, both personally and professionally. She shares actionable tips on identifying authentic communication styles, developing self-awareness, and handling conflicts. 
     
    She suggests focusing on one relationship at a time to improve communication skills gradually. Tune in to learn more about taking control of personal and professional conversations and creating more fulfilling relationships.
     
    Amira’s bio:
     
    Amira aka The Communication Expert works with
    companies and individuals to help them communicate
    with themselves. This in turn enables them to get the
    best out of their relationships. She’s a believer that
    communication is the essence of understanding who you
    are and creating relationships where you feel heard and
    understood makes you feel happier on a deeper internal
    level. 
     
    Communicating is something we’re all doing all the
    time, whether we realise it or not. However, it’s not
    always something we’ve learnt how to do well.
     
    Through a combination of 12 years in the corporate
    world, working with a diverse range of people and her
    own experiences, she’ll help you learn to understand the
    power of your internal dialogue, how this impacts your
    work, friendships, relationships and support you to get
    the promotion you want, the career you’re dreaming of,
    be the business leader you desire, the partner you’ve visualised, to live life on your terms honouring who you were always meant to be.
     
    Whether it’s through her monthly masterclasses, podcast
    or 1:1 coaching program, Amira will help you understand
    your values, your motivations and your shadow self to
    not only be able to stop overthinking what you, but to say
    what you mean and communicate as your authentic self.
    She’ll guide to be able to resolve the conflict in your life,
    assert your boundaries and master the hard
    conversations so you get out of the negative spiral of self
    talk and communicate with confidence and ease in every
    area of your life!
     
    If you want to hear more from Amira aka The
    Communication Expert, then give her a follow
    on IG @the_communicationexpert and if you’re
    thinking of working with here why not book
    your free 30 minute call to see if this is right for
    you: 
    https://hello.dubsado.com:443/public/appointment-
    scheduler/65035c7c3b2c42003a537d75/schedule
     
    You can also check out her podcast OPEN UP.
    You can listen on Soundcloud or here on Spotify
     
    https://open.spotify.com/show/2tZpAiGdjZpbc
    ZgLIrD5Ur
     
    Time stamps:
    03:48 Amira's Personal Journey and Insights
    09:46 Impact of Cultural Background on Communication
    13:03 Amira's Corporate Career and Communication Challenges
    19:05 Turning Point and Transformation
    22:54 Current Life and Work
    25:37 Common Communication Problems and Solutions
    29:56 Top Tips for Effective Communication

    Would you like to transform your love life and finally meet the right person?
    FREE 20 Min Love Connection Call 
     
    You have tried everything and still can't find the right person...
     
    You feel nervous about putting yourself out there again.
     
    You find yourself getting preoccupied with dating and then exhausted with it all.
     
    Dating can feel like such a jungle. I know it first hand but there is a way out.
     
    💗Would you love to....
     
    Feel confident when dating? 
    Attract and know who is the right person for you? 
    Build a long-term committed relationship with a compatible loving man? 
    💧Dating is a very modern process of finding the

    • 41 min
    Season 3, Bonus Episode 1 - Season 3, Bonus Episode 1 - Importance of Self-connection in Intimacy with Gemma Nice

    Season 3, Bonus Episode 1 - Season 3, Bonus Episode 1 - Importance of Self-connection in Intimacy with Gemma Nice

    Season 3, Bonus Episode 1 - Season 3, Bonus Episode 1 - Importance of Self-connection in Intimacy with Gemma NiceIn this enlightening conversation, relationship coach Gemma Niece and I, Dr Mari Kovanen, delve into the challenges female leaders face in establishing and maintaining quality, intimate connections. 
     
    We explore the impacts of high-achieving careers on personal relationships, discuss the importance of open communication, and offer valuable tips to enable personal and relationship healing. 
     
    Gemma shares her personal journey and how yoga opened a new path for her in dealing with stress and relationships.
     
     We discuss common difficulties in being intimate when we're always striving for more in our work. 
     
    We round up the discussion with actionable suggestions for enhancing intimacy and achieving work-life balance. 
     
    Yoga, breathwork, and candid conversations come out as key. This episode is loaded with rich insights and practical takeaways for fostering deeper connections, both with oneself and one's partner.
     
    Time stamps:
    01:38 Gemma's Background and Journey
    07:53 Challenges of High Achieving Women in Relationships
    11:58 Importance of Self-Care and Balance
    14:04 Understanding Women's Cycles and Its Impact
    16:51 The Role of Communication in Relationships
    25:16 Working with Clients: Process and Techniques
     
    Gemma’s bio:
    Gemma is an international $ex And Relationship Coach/Yoga
    Coach For High Achieving Women - Teaching Women How
    To Have Intimate, Loving And Healthy Relationships That
    Last. Gemma and her husband Darren suffered with their
    relationship after many years of trying and now have
    overcome those factors and have been together for over 23
    years. They suffered trauma through a miscarriage in 2012 but
    once recovered it made their relationship stronger.
    Gemma and her husband have 2 children. She is located just
    outside of Brighton, England. And they love outdoor walks
    and being in nature and love spending time together as a
    family. Gemma and her husband backpacked around the
    world for 7 months in 2006 to save their relationship.
     
    Your social media handles:
    Calendly Link
    https://calendly.com/gemmahayleynice
    Website : https://www.gemmanice.com
    Social Platforms:
    Instagram -https://www.instagram.com/gemmahayleynice/
    Pintrest – https://www.pinterest.co.uk/GemmaHayleyNice/
    YouTube -
    https://www.youtube.com/@gemmanicerelationshipcoach
    Twitter – https://twitter.com/GemmaHayleyNice
    Linkedin
    https://www.linkedin.com/in/gemmanicerelationshipcoach
    EasYoga Podcast - https://link.chtbl.com/BUafvby8
    Insight Timer Meditation App -https://insighttimer.com/yogigemma
     
     
    Would you like to transform your love life and finally meet the right person?
    FREE 20 Min Love Connection Call 
     
    You have tried everything and still can't find the right person...
     
    You feel nervous about putting yourself out there again.
     
    You find yourself getting preoccupied with dating and then exhausted with it all.
     
    Dating can feel like such a jungle. I know it first hand but there is a way out.
     
    💗Would you love to....
     
    Feel confident when dating? 
    Attract and know who is the right person for you? 
    Build a long-term committed relationship with a compatible loving man? 
    💧Dating is a very modern process of finding the right relationship and most people try to wing it.
     
    🌟To fast track the process...
     
    🔹️You need to understand psychobiology and how we operate as humans.
     
    🔹️You need to remove internal blocks from past relationships that are holding you back.
     
    🔹️You need to have clarity on yourself and the person you want to meet.
     
    🔹️You need a place to review and feel supported in the process.

    You may ask: “Really, all of that, it sounds complicated?”
     
    Well, when you have tried everything you need to take out the big tools so we get the best results.
     
    As a trained psychologist / therapist doing dating coaching, I've got it all and more covered.
     
    If you would l

    • 37 min
    Season 3, Episode 10 - 5 Powerful questions to find love in 2024

    Season 3, Episode 10 - 5 Powerful questions to find love in 2024

    Season 3, Episode 10 - 5 Powerful questions to find love in 2024In this episode, I, Dr. Mari Kovanen, a registered psychologist and conscious dating coach, guide you through five powerful questions designed to help you unlock the secrets to finding love in 2024. 
    These insightful questions will encourage you to challenge your beliefs about love, assess your individual needs, reflect on your past relationships and consider the values you desire in a future partner. 
    I also introduce my 'empowered love blueprint' model and offer the chance for a personal consultation. 
    Designed for female leaders looking to build a successful love life alongside their careers, this episode offers an empowering, reflective approach to dating.
    Time stamps:
    01:36 Five Powerful Questions for Finding Love in 2024
    04:00 Question 1: Beliefs about Dating and Finding Love
    06:36 Question 2: Lessons from Parents and Past Relationships
    08:42 Question 3: Considering Your Own Needs
    11:15 Question 4: Identifying Your Values and Qualities
    13:17 Question 5: Aligning Words and Actions in Dating
     
    Would you like to transform your love life and finally meet the right person?
    FREE 20 Min Love Connection Call 
     
    You have tried everything and still can't find the right person...
     
    You feel nervous about putting yourself out there again.
     
    You find yourself getting preoccupied with dating and then exhausted with it all.
     
    Dating can feel like such a jungle. I know it first hand but there is a way out.
     
    💗Would you love to....
     
    Feel confident when dating? 
    Attract and know who is the right person for you? 
    Build a long-term committed relationship with a compatible loving man? 
    💧Dating is a very modern process of finding the right relationship and most people try to wing it.
     
    🌟To fast track the process...
     
    🔹️You need to understand psychobiology and how we operate as humans.
     
    🔹️You need to remove internal blocks from past relationships that are holding you back.
     
    🔹️You need to have clarity on yourself and the person you want to meet.
     
    🔹️You need a place to review and feel supported in the process.

    You may ask: “Really, all of that, it sounds complicated?”
     
    Well, when you have tried everything you need to take out the big tools so we get the best results.
     
    As a trained psychologist / therapist doing dating coaching, I've got it all and more covered.
     
    If you would like to know more, book a call to get clear on your next steps.⤵️
     
    https://calendly.com/drmaricoaching/20minloveconnectioncall

    OTHER FREE RESOURCES TO HELP YOU FIND MR RIGHT:
    Are you meeting the wrong men online?
    Does your online dating profile need a touch of sparkle so that you can meet the right person for you and stand out amongst 100s of women out there? 
    I have created a free SuccessfulLoveProfile to help you to:
    Stand out in the crowd of other womenAttract and draw the attention of eligible, high quality menRepel wrong guys so you are not wasting your timeDownload SuccesfulLoveProfile here…https://drmarikovanen.kartra.com/page/SuccessfulLoveProfile
    Make your profile shine! When your profile is optimised to call in the right kind of men, that is almost like a half of the job has been done for you. 
     
    Have you started dating someone?
    Would you like to know how to assess him and whether he has potential?
    Download The Relationship Compatibility Checklist: 20 Questions to Determine His Suitability for a Serious Relationship
    https://drmarikovanen.kartra.com/page/Relationshipcompatibilitychecklist
     
    Have you got a first date coming up but the nerves are getting the best of you?
     Would you like to feel blissfully calm on your first date?
    Pre-date Bliss Meditation to download for free https://drmarikovanen.kartra.com/page/predateblissmeditation 
     
    Ready to take charge of your love life and finally find the relationship you deserve?
    If you are interested in working with me, fill in an application for the 1:1 coaching pro

    • 16 min
    Season 3, Episode 9 -Overcoming your dating anxiety

    Season 3, Episode 9 -Overcoming your dating anxiety

    Season 3, Episode 9 -Overcoming your dating anxiety
    In this episode of 'How to Love Successfully', host Dr. Mari Kovanen, a registered psychologist and conscious dating coach, discusses how to tackle dating anxiety faced by many women. 
    Dr. Mari talks about the typical signs of dating anxiety, its impact on life and relationships, and the importance of dealing with it. 
    With the help of various therapeutic tools, she suggests self-love practices as a starting point, focusing on feeling good about oneself, understanding feelings, thoughts, and bodily sensations, practicing mindfulness, and cultivating self-compassion. Dr. Mari also emphasizes building a healthy self-esteem that is not tied to external factors. 
    She also talks about how reprocessing key negative experiences that are directly linked to dating related situations can be reprocessed through EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing).
    It is a psychological tool Dr Mari is trained in and it is borrowed from trauma therapy and can significantly help in reducing dating anxiety. This way you can be more open to letting love and find the right relationship for you.  
     
    Time stamps:
    01:16 Understanding Dating Anxiety
    01:55 Recognizing Symptoms of Dating Anxiety
    03:43 Addressing Dating Anxiety
    05:14 Self-Love Practices for Overcoming Dating Anxiety
    08:47 Impact of Past Relationships on Dating Anxiety
    09:19 EMDR Processing for Overcoming Dating Anxiety
     
    Would you like to transform your love life?
    Dating Clinic
    If you've ever questioned what's holding you back from love, consider a free 30-minute Dating Clinic consultation. Discover the barriers in your path to love and leave with a plan for your journey. Details are in the show notes. Now, back to today's episode, as we unravel the roots of the fear of rejection and how to break free for the love you deserve. 
     
    https://calendly.com/drmaricoaching/dating-clinic
     
    OTHER FREE RESOURCES TO HELP YOU FIND MR RIGHT:
    Are you meeting the wrong men online?
    Does your online dating profile need a touch of sparkle so that you can meet the right person for you and stand out amongst 100s of women out there? 
    I have created a free SuccessfulLoveProfile to help you to:
    Stand out in the crowd of other womenAttract and draw the attention of eligible, high quality menRepel wrong guys so you are not wasting your timeDownload SuccesfulLoveProfile here…https://drmarikovanen.kartra.com/page/SuccessfulLoveProfile
    Make your profile shine! When your profile is optimised to call in the right kind of men, that is almost like a half of the job has been done for you. 
     
    Have you started dating someone?
    Would you like to know how to assess him and whether he has potential?
    Download The Relationship Compatibility Checklist: 20 Questions to Determine His Suitability for a Serious Relationship
    https://drmarikovanen.kartra.com/page/Relationshipcompatibilitychecklist
     
    Have you got a first date coming up but the nerves are getting the best of you?
     Would you like to feel blissfully calm on your first date?
    Pre-date Bliss Meditation to download for free https://drmarikovanen.kartra.com/page/predateblissmeditation 
     
    Ready to take charge of your love life and finally find the relationship you deserve?
    If you are interested in working with me, fill in an application for the 1:1 coaching process. 
    It takes you through the 4-step process, Empowered Love Blueprint. 
    Go from a frustrated and confused dater to feeling confident, empowered to set standards and set boundaries, and having clarity on the type of guy would be a good fit and how to recognise him. Dating is a skill and you will learn how to communicate what you want and need from day 1 of meeting someone. 
    Apply for a  complimentary 30min consultation to talk about your dating situation and gain clarity on what is not working for you and how to change that. 
    https://forms.gle/kPAwKbUVMzJTsC2F6
     
    Connect on socials
    LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/drmarikovanen /
    In

    • 13 min
    Season 3, Episode 8 - Is dating anxiety is ruining your dating experience?

    Season 3, Episode 8 - Is dating anxiety is ruining your dating experience?

    Season 3, Episode  8 - Is dating anxiety is ruining your dating experience?In this episode, Dr. Mari Kovanen, a registered psychologist and conscious dating coach, explores dating anxiety, particularly as it affects successful women. She explains how dating anxiety rises from insecurities, attachment issues and previous relationship experiences, and how it often leads to confusion and discomfort during the dating process. 
    She emphasizes the importance of understanding one's anxiety sources and gives an insight into attachment styles. Dr. Mari also provides three crucial questions to assess potential partner's behaviours for consistency, effort, and alignment between words and actions. This episode sets the stage for the upcoming second part, which will focus on practical tips to help cope with dating anxiety.
    Time stamps:
    01:15 Understanding Dating Anxiety
    03:13 Exploring the Causes of Dating Anxiety
    04:58 The Impact of Past Relationships on Dating Anxiety
    09:57 How to Recognize and Address Dating Anxiety
    10:49 Dating Clinic Consultations
    11:25 Three Key Questions to Ask When Dating
     
    Previous episodes talking about attachment adaptations. 
    https://www.podbean.com/eas/pb-hm97p-1410ec7
     
    Would you like to transform your love life?
    Dating Clinic
    If you've ever questioned what's holding you back from love, consider a free 30-minute Dating Clinic consultation. Discover the barriers in your path to love and leave with a plan for your journey. Details are in the show notes. Now, back to today's episode, as we unravel the roots of the fear of rejection and how to break free for the love you deserve. 
     
    https://calendly.com/drmaricoaching/dating-clinic
     
    OTHER FREE RESOURCES TO HELP YOU FIND MR RIGHT:
    Are you meeting the wrong men online?
    Does your online dating profile need a touch of sparkle so that you can meet the right person for you and stand out amongst 100s of women out there? 
    I have created a free SuccessfulLoveProfile to help you to:
    Stand out in the crowd of other womenAttract and draw the attention of eligible, high quality menRepel wrong guys so you are not wasting your timeDownload SuccesfulLoveProfile here…https://drmarikovanen.kartra.com/page/SuccessfulLoveProfile
    Make your profile shine! When your profile is optimised to call in the right kind of men, that is almost like a half of the job has been done for you. 
     
    Have you started dating someone?
    Would you like to know how to assess him and whether he has potential?
    Download The Relationship Compatibility Checklist: 20 Questions to Determine His Suitability for a Serious Relationship
    https://drmarikovanen.kartra.com/page/Relationshipcompatibilitychecklist
     
    Have you got a first date coming up but the nerves are getting the best of you?
     Would you like to feel blissfully calm on your first date?
    Pre-date Bliss Meditation to download for free https://drmarikovanen.kartra.com/page/predateblissmeditation 
     
    Ready to take charge of your love life and finally find the relationship you deserve?
    If you are interested in working with me, fill in an application for the 1:1 coaching process. 
    It takes you through the 4-step process, Empowered Love Blueprint. 
    Go from a frustrated and confused dater to feeling confident, empowered to set standards and set boundaries, and having clarity on the type of guy would be a good fit and how to recognise him. Dating is a skill and you will learn how to communicate what you want and need from day 1 of meeting someone. 
    Apply for a  complimentary 30min consultation to talk about your dating situation and gain clarity on what is not working for you and how to change that. 
    https://forms.gle/kPAwKbUVMzJTsC2F6
     
    Connect on socials
    LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/drmarikovanen /
    Instagram https://www.instagram.com/drmarikovanencoaching/
    Youtube How to love successfully video podcast https://www.youtube.com/@howtolovesuccessfullypodcast/channels 
    Website www.drmarikovanencoaching.com


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    • 14 min
    Season 3, Episode 7 - Surviving the Holidays as a Single Woman: Strategies for Staying True to Yourself

    Season 3, Episode 7 - Surviving the Holidays as a Single Woman: Strategies for Staying True to Yourself

    Season 3, Episode  7 - Surviving the Holidays as a Single Woman: Strategies for Staying True to YourselfIn this episode, Dr. Mari Kovanen, a registered psychologist and a conscious dating coach, discusses how single women can navigate the holiday season, which often brings heightened awareness of being single. She suggests strategies like volunteering, maintaining a busy social calendar, and practicing self-love to mitigate loneliness or discomfort. 
    Dr. Kovanen emphasizes that not having found one's 'person' yet doesn't make anyone less valuable even if the social message may give this impression  and urges listeners to stay true to themselves. 
    01:19 Surviving the Holiday Season as a Single Woman
    03:11 Personal Experiences and Challenges
    04:21 Strategies to Navigate the Holiday Season
    08:03 Self-Care and Mindfulness Practices
    09:38 Dating Clinic Consultations
    10:18 Dealing with Uncomfortable Questions
    11:55 Staying True to Yourself
     
    Would you like to transform your love life?
    Dating Clinic
    If you've ever questioned what's holding you back from love, consider a free 30-minute Dating Clinic consultation. Discover the barriers in your path to love and leave with a plan for your journey. Details are in the show notes. Now, back to today's episode, as we unravel the roots of the fear of rejection and how to break free for the love you deserve. 
     
    https://calendly.com/drmaricoaching/dating-clinic
     
    OTHER FREE RESOURCES TO HELP YOU FIND MR RIGHT:
    Are you meeting the wrong men online?
    Does your online dating profile need a touch of sparkle so that you can meet the right person for you and stand out amongst 100s of women out there? 
    I have created a free SuccessfulLoveProfile to help you to:
    Stand out in the crowd of other womenAttract and draw the attention of eligible, high quality menRepel wrong guys so you are not wasting your timeDownload SuccesfulLoveProfile here…https://drmarikovanen.kartra.com/page/SuccessfulLoveProfile
    Make your profile shine! When your profile is optimised to call in the right kind of men, that is almost like a half of the job has been done for you. 
     
    Have you started dating someone?
    Would you like to know how to assess him and whether he has potential?
    Download The Relationship Compatibility Checklist: 20 Questions to Determine His Suitability for a Serious Relationship
    https://drmarikovanen.kartra.com/page/Relationshipcompatibilitychecklist
     
    Have you got a first date coming up but the nerves are getting the best of you?
     Would you like to feel blissfully calm on your first date?
    Pre-date Bliss Meditation to download for free https://drmarikovanen.kartra.com/page/predateblissmeditation 
     
    Ready to take charge of your love life and finally find the relationship you deserve?
    If you are interested in working with me, fill in an application for the 1:1 coaching process. 
    It takes you through the 4-step process, Empowered Love Blueprint. 
    Go from a frustrated and confused dater to feeling confident, empowered to set standards and set boundaries, and having clarity on the type of guy would be a good fit and how to recognise him. Dating is a skill and you will learn how to communicate what you want and need from day 1 of meeting someone. 
    Apply for a  complimentary 30min consultation to talk about your dating situation and gain clarity on what is not working for you and how to change that. 
    https://forms.gle/kPAwKbUVMzJTsC2F6
     
    Connect on socials
    LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/drmarikovanen /
    Instagram https://www.instagram.com/drmarikovanencoaching/
    Youtube How to love successfully video podcast https://www.youtube.com/@howtolovesuccessfullypodcast/channels 
    Website www.drmarikovanencoaching.com

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