I sit down with the talented Benjamin Josiah Tan 陈俊铭, a Singaporean actor whose journey spans Chinese Opera, stage acting, and international screen roles. We explore the deep connection between self-worth, relationships, and personal growth. Ben and I open up about the patterns of seeking relationships to fill emotional voids, overcoming feelings of loneliness, and the journey to building a fulfilling, independent life. On the menu: -How deficits in self-worth influence relationships -The transformative power of solitude and healing -Breaking free from the cycle of seeking external validation -Insights on modern dating culture, intimacy, and emotional connection -Personal reflections on self-discovery and overcoming societal expectations -Why healing starts with yourself -The importance of recognizing and addressing emotional deficits -How to create meaningful connections rooted in authenticity If you've ever struggled with loneliness, heartbreak, or understanding your own patterns in love and life, this is for you. Thank you for your time ❤ See below for transcript and to give feedback, submit questions, contact me: https://www.soulfullpodcast.com/contact PODCAST LINKS: YouTube Main Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@soulfullpodcast Clips Channel: https://youtube.com/@SoulFullClips Spotify: https://bit.ly/SoulFullPodcast Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3YvGn7v Podcast Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLquS9LdheOIs3W1K1l2jMWK_6SyS55UbM&si=rfTTOs8guiS6XNEP Podcast Website: https://www.soulfullpodcast.com RSS: https://media.rss.com/soulfullpodcast/feed.xml SOCIAL LINKS: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soulfullpodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@soulfullpodcast LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/nacimbenchahda Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/soulfullpodcast Telegram: https://t.me/soulfullpodcast Become a Patron to support future content: Patreon: http://patreon.com/SoulFullPodcast PayPal: https://paypal.me/NBenchahda #datingwithapurpose, #datinginyour30s, #datingtips, #datingadvice, #dating, #healthyrelationships, #boundaries, #expectations, #loveandkindness, #relationships, #selfreflection, #selfawareness, #emotionalintelligence, #communication, #intimacy, #growth, #personalvalues, #selflove, #connection, #authenticity, #vulnerability, #trust, #compatibility, #mindfulness, #emotionalgrowth, #healing, #pastexperiences, #relationshipgoals, #anxiety, #selfcompassion, #attachmentstyles, #learning, #empowerment, #relationshipadvice101, #datingtip, #datingtipsformen, #datingtipsforwomen, #datingtips101, #datingadvice101, #datinglife, #Relationships #SelfWorth #EmotionalHealing #ModernDating #personalgrowth #soulfullpodcast #healingjourney #selfdiscovery