S25E12: Dating Like a Boss: 5 Ways to Stay in Control and Never Settle

Cultivating H.E.R. Space: Uplifting Conversations for the Black Woman

Cultivating H.E.R. Space

Education, Self-improvement

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🗓️ 21 March 2025

⏱️ 59 minutes

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Summary

Hey lady! Are you ready to step up in your love life and own your experience? If so, this episode is for you. This week Terri and Dr. Dom offer tips to help you stay in control of your romantic encounters and avoid settling altogether.

Dating like a boss often involves significant perspective shifts. If you feel like some of your previous experiences haven’t been up to par, it’s all good. There’s a lot of unlearning that comes along with partnership. Use this episode to help set up internal boundaries. Or, if you’ve had amazing experiences but now your needs and desires have evolved and you’re finding yourself open to new experiences. Let this episode guide you to fulfilling possibilities for fun and pleasure.

Whatever you do, lady, remember that this life is about you. How you treat you, how you view you, and how you respect yourself are all in your control. Dating like a boss is easy when you know without a doubt that YOU are the prize. Tap in for more ways to keep your romantic self-esteem on the up and up!

Dating Like a Boss: 5 Ways to Stay in Control and Never Settle
1. Always Put Yourself First
2. Make People Prove Why They Deserve Your Time and Energy
3. Take Notes & End Things Swiftly When Someone Shows You Who They Are
4. What’s in It for You? What Do You Want?
5. Learn to Be Unattached to Outcomes

Quote of the Day:
"You are healthier in relationships when you are taking care of yourself."
– Dr. Thema

Goal Map Like a Pro Workbook
Cultivating H.E.R. Space Sanctuary

Resources:
Dr. Dom’s Therapy Practice
Branding with Terri
Melanin and Mental Health
Therapy for Black Girls
Psychology Today
Therapy for QPOC

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Website: cultivatingherspace.com

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0:00.0	On this week's episode of cultivating her space, red flags don't fade with time, right?
0:06.6	They just get harder to ignore.
0:08.3	And so I would say what I've learned is to stop giving people multiple chances when they've already shown me who they are.
0:16.5	Hey lady, have you ever felt like the world just doesn't get you? Well, we do.
0:24.9	Welcome to cultivating her space, the podcast dedicated to uplifting and empowering women like you.
0:31.7	We're your host, Dr. Dominique Broussard, an educator and psychologist, and Terry Lomax, a techie and
0:38.4	transformational speaker.
0:40.4	Join us every week for authentic conversations about everything from fibroids to fake friends,
0:47.3	as we create space for black women to just be.
0:53.0	Before we dive in, make sure you hit that follow button and leave us a quick five-star review.
0:57.9	Lady, we are black founded and black-owned, and your support will help us reach even more
1:02.9	women like you.
1:04.3	Now, let's get into this week's episode of Cultivating Her Space.
1:10.6	If you're feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure of your next steps, this is for you.
1:17.0	Hey lady, is T here, and I just want to invite you to my free Goal Map Like a Pro
1:21.4	coaching workshop where I'll share the five proven steps to get unstuck and achieve your goals.
1:29.0	Whether you're feeling overwhelmed by all your ideas, juggling scattered ideas, or maybe you just need confidence to start. This
1:35.1	workshop will give you the clarity, tools, and the motivation to take back control. Reserve your
1:41.0	spot for free by visiting herspacepodcast.com and clicking on the goalmap like a pro
1:47.2	webinar link. Lady, don't miss this chance to build a roadmap that fits your life and set you up for success.
1:52.8	I hope to see you there. Our quote of the day, you are healthier in relationships when you are taking care of yourself.
2:04.2	I'm going to read that quote one more time for the folks in the back.
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