36. Lesbian Dating: The Stories We Tell Ourselves (and How They Hurt Us)

Welcome back to Your Southern Lesbian! 🌈 I’m Ashley Hydrick, your host, here with humor, encouragement, and some real talk about lesbian dating and relationships.

This week, I’m diving into the stories we tell ourselves in relationships—and how they can hold us back. From convincing ourselves we’ve “tried everything, no regrets,” to doubling down on old patterns just to feel safe, these stories can quietly shape how we love, how we leave, and how we start again.

Inspired by Brené Brown’s Rising Strong, I’ll share how I’ve seen these patterns play out in my own dating life, and how learning to release old stories has opened space for honesty, vulnerability, and real growth.

✨ What you’ll hear today:

* The patterns many of us repeat in lesbian dating and relationships

* Why saying “I tried everything, no regrets” can actually hold you back

* How to practice honesty and vulnerability—even when it’s uncomfortable

* Why discomfort is the key to courage (thanks, Brené Brown + Oprah!)

* This week’s #subtlechangeprofoundimpact is swapping that 3rd coffee for a walk or a calming tea 🌱☕

👉 If you’re a lesbian looking for encouragement to get back out there, build community, and thrive—you’re in the right place.

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Here’s that Oprah SuperSoul Podcast with Brene Brown:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M2SVHji3uYg

Here are some awesome podcasts from women you can follow for relationship advice:

• Jillian Turecki: "Jillian on Love"

• Esther Perel "Where Should We Begin?"

• Lisa Bilyeu: "Women of Impact"

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