Welcome back to The Dare To Date Me Podcast—the place where we get honest about dating, relationships, healing, and what it really takes to create the kind of love you deserve. We’re your hosts, Marla and Max, and today we’re kicking off the first of a very special two-part conversation that goes far beyond swiping, first dates, and relationship red flags. This episode is about something so many of us carry into dating—sometimes without even realizing it: the pain, disappointment, heartbreak, and self-doubt left behind by past relationships. Whether you’ve been betrayed, blindsided by a breakup, stuck in an unhealthy pattern, or simply found yourself wondering, “Why do I keep attracting the same kind of relationship?”—this conversation is for you. Because moving forward isn’t about pretending the past never happened. It’s about understanding how it shaped you, releasing what no longer serves you, and learning how to open your heart again without abandoning yourself in the process. Joining us today are Angus Scott and Mayan Tran, the founders of Your Epic Love. Through their work, Angus and Mayan help people move beyond old relationship wounds and reconnect with the possibility of healthy, meaningful, and deeply fulfilling love. They bring a powerful perspective to the conversation—one that reminds us that healing isn’t just about getting over someone; it’s about coming home to yourself. In Part One, we’re exploring how unresolved pain from previous relationships can show up in the way we date, the partners we choose, the boundaries we set—or don’t set—and the stories we tell ourselves about love. We’ll talk about how to recognize those patterns, how to begin letting go of the emotional baggage that may be holding you back, and how to take meaningful steps toward a future that feels different from your past. So, if you’re ready to stop letting old heartbreak write the script for your next relationship, settle in. This is a conversation about healing, hope, self-awareness, and daring to believe that your epic love story may still be ahead of you. Let’s get into it.
