This week on Let’s Talk Love, Robin is joined by Francesca Hogi —matchmaker, love coach, and author of How to Find True Love—for an enlightening conversation about self-awareness, personal growth, and the journey to meaningful relationships.
Francesca shares her inspiring story of transitioning careers to help others find love, emphasizing the importance of self-love and introspection as foundations for lasting connections. Together, they explore how societal conditioning shapes relationship expectations, the courage it takes to walk away from unfulfilling dynamics, and the role of intentionality in attracting compatible partners. Francesca introduces dating archetypes and highlights the value of aligning personal values with those of a partner, balancing a wish list of traits with deeper compatibility.
Packed with insights from her book and empowering strategies, this episode reminds us that the path to love begins within, encouraging listeners to embrace dating as a journey of self-discovery and growth.
Takeaways:
- How to Find True Love is a valuable resource for dating advice.
- Self-awareness is crucial for successful dating.
- Shifting mindsets can lead to better dating outcomes.
- Someone’s character and values are more important than superficial traits.
- It's essential to be your authentic and genuine self in dating.
- Recognizing limiting beliefs can improve dating success.
- The journey of finding love is a personal growth experience.
- Understanding why you want certain traits in a partner is crucial.
- Focus on the actual experience of being with someone, not just their credentials.
- Personal values play a significant role in relationship satisfaction.
- Readiness, ability, and willingness are key components in a successful relationship.
- Believing in the possibility of love is vital, regardless of statistics.
- Actions speak louder than words in dating; believe what people show you.
- Recognizing and acknowledging relationship patterns is crucial for change.
- The Avoider archetype struggles with dating despite wanting love.
- The Looper archetype experiences repetitive dating patterns.
- Surfers often overvalue chemistry, which can lead to unhealthy relationships.
- Sailors are naturally inclined towards committed relationships but must ensure compatibility.
- Awareness of one’s personal contributions to dating challenges is essential.
- Intention and self-awareness are key to finding lasting love.
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Links:
Book - https://bookshop.org/p/books/how-to-find-true-love-transcend-the-fairytale-industrial-complex-date-better-and-make-lasting-love-inevitable-francesca-hogi/21721901?ean=9781538769577
Course - https://market.authoritive.com/howtodate
Website - https://francescahogi.com/
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Credits: the Let’s Talk Love Podcast is hosted by Robin Ducharme, recorded and edited by Maia Anstey, and transcribed by Otter.ai.
