Special Feature: Allison Melody on what being single has taught her

Whether you’re single, dating, in a serious relationship, divorced, or have been married for years, you’re probably familiar with the judgment and stigmas surrounding dating and one’s relationship status in our society.

For this episode we’ve invited our good friend Allison Melody on the mic to help us chat about relationships from a different perspective: that of a single woman who knows what she wants, and is not afraid to ask for it.

Points Discussed in this Episode

• What Alli has learned from her life experiences, like going through a divorce, and what she has learned by allowing herself to be single
• The fear of being alone, loneliness, and the fear of judgment when it comes to relationships (or being single)
• Finding support through being open and vulnerable about what you’re going through 
• What you put up with is what you end up with
• Establish your boundaries and values and don’t be afraid to state those and stand by them - in every area of your life
• How do we know when it’s time to move on?
• Alli describes two terms used a lot in the dating world: gaslighting and love-bombing
• The 5 Love Languages - which one is your love language?

Mentioned in this episode: 

• Ingrid Bergman in the movie Gaslight (1944)
• Dirty John series on Netflix
• The 5 Love Languages by Dr. Gary Chapman
• Food Heals Podcast and website 
• Follow Alli on Instagram 

If this convo brings up anything for you and you need further help, support, or guidance, check out these resources:

• Lifeline on 13 11 14 (Australia)
• Beyond Blue on 1300 22 46 36 (Australia)
• Headspace on 1 800 650 890 (USA)
• BetterHelp (USA)

Asking for help shows strength.

Thank you so much for joining us for this special feature episode with Allison Melody on what being single has taught her.

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Our mission with this podcast is to share a candid convo one time per week to help provide love, support, and space for women to share without judgment, speak without hesitation, and learn from each other - even when we don’t agree.