Dating Expert Chaya Garcia on Love, Self-Worth and Lasting Relationships
When it comes to love, we often focus on finding the right person — but what if the real magic begins with becoming the right person?
In this soulful episode, I sit down with Chaya Garcia, also known as The Dating Expert and founder of the I LOVE ME MORE Challenge, to explore how healing, self-worth, and inner security shape the kind of love we attract and keep.
From Toxic Love to True Love
Chaya’s journey began with a brave awakening — the day she decided to stop dating addicts and repeating painful patterns. She chose healing, self-discovery, and emotional freedom instead.
“Pain is communication,” Chaya shares. “It’s your soul asking to be heard.”
Through self-love, forgiveness, and reparenting her inner child, she learned to love from wholeness, not wounds. Today, she teaches women how to do the same — guiding them to recognise red flags, rebuild their confidence, and make relationship choices from clarity rather than fear.
Why Self-Love Is the Foundation
According to Chaya, no relationship can thrive without self-respect and emotional safety. Loving yourself means honouring your boundaries, knowing your worth, and choosing a partner who adds peace — not chaos — to your life.
It’s not about perfection. It’s about presence.
Self-love is the quiet strength that says, I’m already whole — love is a beautiful bonus.
How to Attract Healthy Love
In our conversation, Chaya outlines key steps for attracting relationships that mirror your growth and peace:
- Heal before you date again.
- Listen to your intuition when something feels off.
- Reconnect with your inner child and nurture her.
- Take responsibility for your own happiness.
- Shift from seeking love to becoming love.
“Don’t focus on finding the right guy,” she says. “Focus on becoming the right partner.”
Building a Lasting Relationship
Chaya and her husband, Adam, live the principles they teach — practising daily gratitude, open communication, and spiritual connection. Their relationship is a reflection of healing done well: two whole people choosing each other, again and again.
She reminds us that love isn’t just a feeling — it’s a daily practice of honesty, forgiveness, and alignment.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode
- How to heal from toxic relationships
- The truth about emotional dependency
- The role of self-worth in dating and marriage
- Red flags you should never ignore
- Daily rituals that strengthen your connection
Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/CU6AaQGVQlg
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