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Why Smart People Struggle in Love (Until They Learn This) | With Steffani Heck

Author
Katarina Polonska
Published
Fri 18 Jul 2025
Episode Link
https://shows.acast.com/the-successfully-in-love-podcast/episodes/why-smart-people-struggle-in-love

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Steffani Heck, a high-achieving woman with a powerful career and a history of unfulfilling relationships, shares her real transformation story after joining Katarina Polonska’s relationship coaching program.


In this episode, Steffani opens up about:


✅ How she discovered the program


✅ What finally made her invest in her love life


✅ How her attachment style was holding her back


✅ The aha moments that changed how she loves — and who she attracts


✅ Why smart, successful women often struggle the most in relationships


✅ And how her new relationship finally feels secure, joyful, and real


This is a must-watch for any ambitious, high-achieving professional who is tired of repeating the same painful patterns and is ready to rewrite their own love story.


Timecodes:

00:00 - Intro

00:31 - How did she discover the program?

03:06 - Why women invest less in relationship programs

05:17 - What was she doing before joining?

07:02 - Steffani’s attachment style before the program

08:52 - What sparked real change?

10:26 - How her new relationship feels compared to the old ones

14:25 - The biggest “aha” moment

18:19 - Why painful breakups lead to breakthroughs

22:27 - Key takeaways from her growth

27:52 - Why high-achievers have difficult relationships

31:14 - The biggest limiting belief she noticed

37:11 - The #1 trait for a healthy relationship

45:18 - What she’s most proud of


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