There’s a lot of pressure around dating these days… to find the right person, avoid the wrong one, and somehow not lose yourself in the process. But maybe dating isn’t supposed to be so hard. Maybe it’s also a chance to learn who you are, what matters to you, and what you actually want. In this episode, I’m joined by Talia Koren — founder of Dating Intentionally, podcast host, content creator, and entrepreneur who helps people date with more confidence, clarity, and ease. After a major breakup, Talia went on 64 first dates in under 10 months before meeting her now husband, and what she learned along the way completely changed how she approached love, dating, and relationships. We talk about what shifts when you stop focusing on being liked and start paying attention to whether someone is actually right for you, why dating can become a space for self-discovery, and how understanding your own patterns changes everything. Episode Resources ✨ Take the Love Blocks Quiz — uncover the hidden pattern that may be shaping your dating choices, keeping you stuck, or making love feel harder than it needs to be. In this episode, we explore: ✨ Why dating gets easier when you stop focusing on being chosen ✨ What 64 first dates taught Talia about patterns, needs, and compatibility ✨ How to know whether you overlook red flags or look for reasons to walk away ✨ Why having fun might be one of the most underrated dating strategies ✨ How understanding your needs changes who you choose and why If dating has started to feel heavy, confusing, or like too much pressure, this episode might help you approach it with more curiosity, confidence, and trust in yourself. Connect with Talia 📸 Instagram: @dating.intentionally 🎙️ Podcast: Dating Intentionally Connect with Me 🌐 www.sanaiyahgurnamal.com ▶️ @sanaiyahgurnamal IG @sanaiyahgurnamal Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
