Codependency, Sustainable Self Care and Handling Ghosting Trauma with Krystal Mazzola Wood

Sherry and Carla engage in a lively discussion about effective ways to alleviate post-first date pressure, whether it involves a leisurely stroll in the park or a delightful ice cream outing. They then address a Love Fix Question about a listener's concerns about the lack of communication from their date. Then, they welcome Krystal Mazzola Wood, licensed marriage and family therapist who has made remarkable contributions to fostering self-love and establishing profound connections with others through her Healthy Relationship Foundation. Krystal's expertise shines through her authorship of two immensely popular books, namely "The Codependency Recovery Plan" and "The Codependency Workbook: Simple Practices for Developing and Maintaining Your Independence." She has a highly anticipated third book titled "Therapy Within Reach: Setting Boundaries," scheduled for publication in September 2023.   Connect with Us! The Love Fix | @thelovefixpodcast Get 1:1 Dating & Relationship Coaching The Love Fix Relationship Quiz   Sherry Sign up for your FREE strategy call for life coaching/psychotherapy with Sherry Gaba, Psychotherapist, Life Coach & Author   Join Sherry’s Inner Circle for healing from Narcissistic Abuse, Codependency, and Love Addiction   Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts  "I love Sherry and Carla and The Love Fix!”-  If that sounds like you, please consider the rating and review our show! Scroll down to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Also, if you haven’t done so already, follow the podcast.    Carla Website | Instagram | Facebook | Contagious Love | Online Dating Bootcamp   Krystal  Website | Books    Sign up to be in the TDR database: https://www.threedayrule.com/CarlaRomo   Today’s episode is sponsored by Carla’s book Contagious Love: Break Free from Codependency for Damn Good and Sherry’s book Love Smacked: How To Stop the Cycle of Relationship Addiction and Codependency To Find Everlasting Love    Thanks to Contagious Love and Love Smacked for sponsoring this episode.   What You’ll Hear In This Episode: Sometimes apps can be a trigger if we have unresolved trauma and attachment issues.  The different levels of being ghosted.  How to deal with dating trauma and ghosting in the digital age. Should you call out someone that ghosts you?  How would Krystal decipher somebody who's going into dating as codependent versus not?  What are some telltale signs that someone is avoidant, anxious or secure attachment?  The importance of falling in love with reality, and not potential.  The importance of self-soothing your own nervous system.  What is the social verification theory?  More on Krystal’s work, along with how to work with Sherry and Carla on overcoming codependency, dating, break-ups, healing from toxic relationships, and gaining confidence.   Disclaimer: The Love Fix Podcast content has been made available for informational, entertainment, and educational purposes only. The Love Fix Podcast is distinctly different from coaching, counseling, psychotherapy, or psychoanalysis and does not deal with the diagnosis or treatment of emotional problems. The Love Fix podcast does not constitute medical consultation or treatment, health insurance does not apply.