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093: Am I Enough? Seeking Approval and Validation in Dating with Lindsey Maestas
FromHeart of Dating
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Length:
56 minutes
Released:
Jul 29, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
Have you tried to seek approval or validation from a significant other while dating? Maybe you’ve felt unworthy or have tried to make yourself feel whole by being with another person.
On today’s episode, Kait Warman brings Lindsey Maestas to the show to talk about her own personal journey when it comes to seeking out validation in relationships. Lindsey is the host of The Living Easy Podcast where she discusses faith and relationships and gives women ideas, opportunities and practical tips for real change! She is also a lifestyle blogger, speaker, wife and momma of two boys based in Albuquerque, NM. Her work has been featured in Huffington Post, Relevant Magazine, Faithit, Focus on the Family, Better Homes & Gardens and more.
In this episode, Lindsey speaks vulnerably about her struggles she had in dating as she tried to seek validation from others in place of God. She also shares her story of abuse, and how she found Christ after a long journey of toxic relationships and searching for wholeness.
Some Themes on Today's Episode:
-How to find contentment in “the later”
-Finding wholeness and worth in Christ
-Breaking free from the belief that you have to have sex to keep a man
-Guarding your heart and managing expectations
PS. Did you miss it? We went LIVE that weekend with the Heart of Dating Conference!
And, because last weekend went SO WELL (truly exceeded every expectation we had) This conference is for men and women, single or dating couples! We decided to keep tickets open. If you missed out, come join us now! You are not going to want to miss out on this incredible experience alongside other phenomenal single and dating couples.
All sessions in the conference will be available on-demand so you can set your own schedule and pace. With your registration you get unlimited access for one year. You can watch and re-watch the sessions for as long as you’d like!
Plus for HOD listeners YOU get a special 10% off by using code HODC10. Visit heartofdatingconference.com to join us for this special event!
On today’s episode, Kait Warman brings Lindsey Maestas to the show to talk about her own personal journey when it comes to seeking out validation in relationships. Lindsey is the host of The Living Easy Podcast where she discusses faith and relationships and gives women ideas, opportunities and practical tips for real change! She is also a lifestyle blogger, speaker, wife and momma of two boys based in Albuquerque, NM. Her work has been featured in Huffington Post, Relevant Magazine, Faithit, Focus on the Family, Better Homes & Gardens and more.
In this episode, Lindsey speaks vulnerably about her struggles she had in dating as she tried to seek validation from others in place of God. She also shares her story of abuse, and how she found Christ after a long journey of toxic relationships and searching for wholeness.
Some Themes on Today's Episode:
-How to find contentment in “the later”
-Finding wholeness and worth in Christ
-Breaking free from the belief that you have to have sex to keep a man
-Guarding your heart and managing expectations
PS. Did you miss it? We went LIVE that weekend with the Heart of Dating Conference!
And, because last weekend went SO WELL (truly exceeded every expectation we had) This conference is for men and women, single or dating couples! We decided to keep tickets open. If you missed out, come join us now! You are not going to want to miss out on this incredible experience alongside other phenomenal single and dating couples.
All sessions in the conference will be available on-demand so you can set your own schedule and pace. With your registration you get unlimited access for one year. You can watch and re-watch the sessions for as long as you’d like!
Plus for HOD listeners YOU get a special 10% off by using code HODC10. Visit heartofdatingconference.com to join us for this special event!
Released:
Jul 29, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode
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