Dating in a city like Los Angeles can feel overwhelming. With the abundance of dating apps, busy schedules, and a culture that often prioritizes casual connections, it’s easy to feel lost, frustrated, or discouraged. The sheer volume of choices can be both a blessing and a curse—leading many to wonder if they’ll ever find the right person, or if they’re compromising too much just to make a connection.

For many women, dating here can feel like a part-time job. It’s emotionally exhausting to sift through profiles, navigate mixed signals, and deal with the pressure to be perfect. This workshop acknowledges just how hard it can be. We understand the mental toll dating can take, and we’re here to provide you with tools to approach it differently—through mindfulness and intention.

The Mindful Dating Workshop offers a space to reframe your approach, tune into what really matters to you, and learn how to recognize the right kind of partners for long-term connection. By combining practical tips with psychological insight, this workshop will help you navigate the complexities of dating in LA with greater clarity and confidence.

Hosted by two best friends and clinical psychologists, Molly and Shaina, who bring over 15 years of experience and personal insights, this workshop is perfect for any woman seeking to align her dating experiences with her personal values.

What You’ll Experience:

• Personal Insights & Expertise: Learn from Molly’s New York Times-featured journey of 100 dates and Shaina’s academic research on choosing romantic partners. Together, they’ll share how their personal experiences in love and professional expertise in psychology can help you make thoughtful dating decisions.

• Mindfulness in Dating: We’ll introduce you to the concept of Wise Mind from Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), which will help you balance your emotions with logic as you navigate the dating world.

• Values-Based Approach: Through engaging exercises, you’ll identify the qualities you truly seek in a partner and how to apply these insights while browsing profiles, engaging in conversations, and going on dates.

• Practical Tips: Learn how to spot key values in dating profiles, hone your own profile to attract the right match, and approach dates with a sense of curiosity, balance, and confidence.

• Group Activities: Engage in breakout discussions, share your experiences, and even get live feedback on dating profiles—all within a safe and supportive environment.

• Delicious Bites & Drinks from Parakeet Cafe: Our incredible hosts will be making sure we've got something to sip & snack on while we chat all things dating!

Key Takeaways:

• Tools for staying grounded and mindful during the dating process.

• A personalized understanding of your core values in relationships.

• Strategies for navigating profiles and dates with confidence and insight.

• A clear intention for how to approach dating mindfully in the week ahead.