What happens when a blind date turns into an entire week together?

In this episode of The Dating Counselor Podcast, I share a deeply personal dating story that still shapes how I approach modern dating today via a week-long blind date that taught me powerful lessons about chemistry, attachment, pacing, and discernment.

Joining me for this conversation is my husband, Mark Harmon, as we reflect on this experience through both a personal and professional lens. Together, we unpack what was happening emotionally at the time, what I didn’t yet understand about dating dynamics, and what I now teach singles as a licensed therapist and dating coach.

This episode blends real-life dating experience with evidence-based insight, making it especially helpful if you’ve ever felt:

Afraid of being “too much” or asking for clarity
Stuck wondering why dating keeps feeling emotionally exhausting

Practical dating advice you can apply immediately

Dating intentionally and wanting a healthy relationship

Struggling with dating anxiety or overthinking
Navigating dating within religious or cultural expectations

You’ll also walk away with reflection questions to help you evaluate your own dating patterns and make decisions from clarity rather than pressure.

Whether you’re single, dating, or healing from past experiences, this episode is a reminder that dating mistakes aren’t failures, they’re data. Growth comes from reflection, not perfection.

🎧 Listen now and don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and share this episode with someone navigating modern dating.