SLOW THE F* DOWN: Why Rushing Into Love Backfires

Are you moving too fast in love?

Probably. In this episode, I break down why rushing into sex and relationships can lead to heartache, even when it feels like the right thing to do. You’ll learn why pacing is the key to smarter dating, and what science says about the relationship between speed and long-term success (it’s not good!). If you want to avoid repeating past mistakes, this episode will help you slow down, date deliberately, and build the kind of love that lasts. Tune in now for a powerful reality check.

Conflict Repair and Relationship Mastery – Interview with Jayson Gaddis

What if lasting love isn’t about finding the perfect match, but mastering repair? In this episode of the Love U Podcast, I talk with Jayson Gaddis, founder of the Relationship School. We explore how early friction can reveal compatibility, what it means to take ownership in a fight, and why emotional maturity—not chemistry—determines whether a relationship succeeds. If you’ve ever wondered whether to work on a relationship or walk away, this conversation will change how you see conflict, connection, and commitment.

About Today’s Guest:
Jayson Gaddis is an artist, author, podcaster, speaker, executive coach, CEO, founder, human behavior specialist and relationship expert. He is the creator of Interpersonal Intelligence® and Present Centered Relationship Coaching® and has trained over 200 coaches in 11 countries. His book Getting to Zero: How to work Through Conflict In Your High Stakes Relationships was voted Editors Choice, Best non-fiction, and Best Leadership and Business book in 2021 on Amazon. He’s been married to his amazing wife since 2007 and has two beautiful kids. When he doesn’t live and breathe this relationship stuff with his family, he pretty much gets his ass handed to him.

Jayson believes that the world will be a better place if we just knew how to effectively work out our differences – and he teaches that hidden within all relationship pain are the seeds of you getting more empowered in your life.

Where You Can Find Jayson:
Website: https://relationshipschool.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaysongaddis

Are You Afraid of Getting Hurt?

If you’ve been hurt before, it makes sense to be cautious. But what happens when protecting yourself becomes the very thing that keeps love out? In this episode, I unpack what it really looks like to date with your guard up and how fear of getting hurt often turns into self-sabotage. I’ll show you how good men respond to emotional walls, and why the right guy doesn’t want to feel like he has to scale one just to get close. If you’re ready to stop treating dating like a test and start building real connections, this episode will illustrate how to let love in.

Where Can I Meet a Good Guy?

“Where can I meet a good guy?”

It’s the question I get more than any other.

But what if that question is keeping you stuck?

In this episode, I challenge the belief that your love life would improve if you just moved to a better city, downloaded the right app, or stumbled into the perfect meetup. The truth is, good men are everywhere. The real problem is how you choose them.

If you’ve ever jumped into a relationship too fast or ignored early red flags because the chemistry felt rare, this episode will hit home.

You’ll learn how to slow things down, trust your judgment, and finally feel like the CEO of your love life.

Listen now and start choosing better men, no matter where you meet them.

You’re (Accidentally) Repelling The Good Guys!

Think you’re being smart and self-protective in dating? You might be. But you also might be scaring off the exact men you’re hoping to attract. In this episode, I share a new concept that may change how you show up with men. You’ll learn why emotionally available men might not be drawn to you, how your energy affects the guys who stick around, and how this same pattern plays out in men.

If you’re tired of attracting the wrong guys and wondering why the right ones disappear, this episode will give you a whole new perspective.

The Illusion of Success – Interview with Keren Eldad

What if your success is the very thing keeping you stuck in love?

In this episode of the Love U Podcast, I sit down with Keren Eldad—executive coach, TED speaker, and author of The Gilded Cage—to explore how high-achieving women accidentally sabotage their happiness. We dive into the costs of people-pleasing, perfectionism, and chasing external validation, and how these patterns show up in relationships. Keren shares her story of breaking free from an abusive marriage and finding clarity around what real love looks like. If you’ve ever felt like you’re doing everything right but still missing the relationship you deserve, this powerful episode will help you see things differently.

About Today’s Guest:
A thought leader in the coaching world, Keren Eldad (“Coach Keren”) specializes in taking high achievers out of the futility of constant pursuit and into the greatest levels of success and fulfillment. Her coaching clients include Olympic athletes, politicians, Hollywood stars, supermodels, Special Forces operatives and serial entrepreneurs, as well as renowned global organizations such as Estée Lauder, J.P. Morgan, and Nike… She is also the founder of THE CLUB, a community of leaders, entrepreneurs and coaches who encourage and support each other to reach their fullest potential and make their greatest contribution.

Recognized as a Top Ten Executive Coach by the International Coaching Federation (ICF), Real Leaders Magazine, & Goop, Keren maintains gold-standard coaching credentials on top of her advanced academic degrees from The London School of Economics and the University of Jerusalem. She is also a former C-suite executive, who has lived and worked in 17 countries and on four continents, and now coaches leaders all around the globe in four languages: English, Spanish, Hebrew and French. With half a million views on her TEDx talks, and speaking engagements all over the world, Keren’s message seems to transcend borders. She hopes it resonates with you.

Coach Keren resides in Austin, Texas, with her husband, Ryan, and many beloved pets.

Where You Can Find Keren:
Website: https://kereneldad.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachkeren
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/keren-eldad/

The Most Important Skill You Can Have in Dating

In this episode, I reveal the single most important dating skill that every smart, successful woman needs to master: learning to walk away early. Using a current client as an example, I’ll show you how to spot dead ends before they derail your love life. Stop investing in men who aren’t investing in you.If you’re tired of falling for potential and want to date smarter, this episode is your wake-up call. Stop investing in men who aren’t investing in you.

Breaking Up Is Kind, Not Cruel

Ever found yourself on a third or fourth date with a guy you’re not even into… just because he’s nice (or cute)? In this episode, I unpack why so many smart, empathetic women stay out of guilt, fear, or people-pleasing. You’ll learn the difference between being kind and being honest, why slow fading is cruel, and how breaking things off fast is an act of compassion. If you struggle to set boundaries or let go of guys, this episode is your wake-up call.

Believe the Negatives, Ignore the Positives

Ever get excited about a great first date, only to spiral into trying to predict the future? In this episode of the Love U Podcast, I reveal why trying to figure out if he’s “The One” too soon can sabotage your connection. Learn how to stay present, pace the relationship, and still spot red flags early enough to walk away from the wrong guys. I’ll show you how to hold two truths at once: don’t rush to label him your soulmate, but don’t ignore signs that he’s not right either. If you’ve ever struggled to balance hope with healthy skepticism, this episode will bring you clarity and peace of mind. Tune in now.

Throw Away The Rulebook in Your Head!

Are your dating standards helping you or quietly sabotaging your love life? In this Love U Podcast, I unpack the hidden rulebook many women carry about how men should behave and why it’s getting in the way of real connection. You’ll hear six common behaviors women often misinterpret as red flags, how to rethink the idea of “wrong” versus “different,” and why letting go of rigid expectations can open the door to lasting love. If you’ve ever written someone off for something small or struggled to balance chemistry with compatibility, this episode will help you shift your mindset and make smarter choices in dating.