In this special Valentine's episode, we talk with licensed marriage and family therapist <a href='https://lifestance.com/provider/therapist/nh/manchester/leanna-stockard/'>Leanna Stockard</a> about relationships and dating. 
Leanna shares her insights on common barriers to forming meaningful romantic connections, the impact of past relationship experiences, the influence of dating apps and social media, and the importance of self-reflection and vulnerability in dating. 
She also discusses practical advice for overcoming toxic relationship patterns and emphasizes that everyone's dating process is unique, urging listeners to avoid comparison traps.

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