In this vulnerable and empowering episode of The F.E.E.L Podcast, host Melissa Crook sits down with Lisa Shield, a dating and relationship coach who has helped countless women build deep, meaningful romantic connections—without losing themselves in the process.
Trigger Warning: This episode includes discussion of emotional abuse and the impacts of unhealthy relationships.
Though many see Lisa as a woman who “has it all figured out,” her story is rooted in courage, accountability, and deep inner work. She opens up about her past relationship struggles, the emotional patterns she had to unlearn, and the powerful shift that occurred when she chose to stop outsourcing her worth. Lisa shares how she finally met the "guardian of her soul"—but only after becoming that for herself first.
This conversation is a gentle yet firm reminder that healthy love requires boundaries, self-respect, and honesty—with yourself first.
Why personal accountability is a form of self-love
The power of recognizing red flags early
How to stop sacrificing your needs in relationships
What it means to be emotionally available
Lisa’s journey from heartbreak to heart-wholeness
Name five things you’ve sacrificed—past or present—for the sake of a relationship. Now, identify one non-negotiable you’ll never give up again. Let that be your anchor as you date or navigate partnership. Healthy love never asks you to abandon what nourishes your soul.
Website: www.lisashield.com
Relationship coaching for women
Dating after trauma
Healthy love boundaries
Emotional abuse recovery
Healing toxic relationships
Self-worth in dating
Women’s relationship empowerment
Accountability in relationships
Dating coach podcast
Finding your soulmate
Red flags in dating
Emotional availability tips
Soul-aligned partnerships
How to stop people pleasing
Building healthy romantic relationships
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Blog Excerpt:As a dating and relationship coach, people tend to look at Lisa like she has it all figured out and has always had the perfect dating life. However, this is far from the truth. Lisa has put in a lot of work to find the “guardian of her soul,” but she had to look inward as well as looking outward.
Ways to Engage: Think of 5 things you have sacrificed in the past or currently sacrifice for a relationship. What’s something nonnegotiable that you no longer want to give up when being in a relationship? Remind yourself of this while dating or speaking to your partner—don’t sacrifice something that nourishes your soul.
Timestamps:
Prioritizing Self Care - ( 1:40 )
Confidently Setting Boundaries - ( 15:12 )
Taking Care of Your Emotional Health as much as Your Physical Health - ( 19:34 )
Support self & other women unapologetically- ( 25:06 )
Coming Back to Your WHY and Your VALUES - ( 34:40 )
Living Out of Your Own Expectations - ( 40:35 )
Accepting the Layered Aspects of Yourself - ( 55:00 )
Living out FEEL, how does it affect your relationships - ( 1:09:25 )
5 Activities That Nourish You - ( 1:16:12 )
5 Words for How You Want to Feel in the Next Six Months - ( 1:16:47 )
Original Music by Rio & Valencia Saint-Louis
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