It’s another Subscriber Stories episode! Delanie Fischer chats with subscriber Sadie, who made the bold choice to stop dating for six years to focus on raising her son, deep personal growth, and meaningful friendships. Sadie shares the tools and resources that have supported her most—including ones she created herself—as well as how she met her partner when she was truly ready.

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Episode Highlights:

The Dating App Sadie Met Her Partner On
Destigmatizing Sexuality for Women & Moms
2 Tips for Healthy Non-Attachment in Dating
How to Make a “Bad Girl” List
1 Simple Tool to Release Everyday Guilt
2 Book Recs for Intimacy & Connection
Sadie’s 1-Year Dating Experiment

Sadie's website: https://www.sadiefreely.com

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