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Ep. 223 Dating Apps: Spiritual Yay or Nay?

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How do we stay awake and true to our spiritual path in the era of swipe?

In this episode, Katie talks about dating in the modern world, from navigating dating apps with intention to reframing rejection as an opportunity for growth. You’ll learn how your unique dosha can shape the way you approach love, and dating tips to keep your nervous system in balance and self-worth intact. With science-backed insights, spiritual practices and funny personal stories, Katie shares how dating can be one of the most transformative spiritual adventures of your life!

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In this episode about spirituality and dating apps, you’ll hear:

~ Can a spiritual person find love on a dating app?

~ How your dosha influences your dating experience

~ Spiritual dating advice

~ Setting boundaries

~ What does tantra have to do with dating apps?

~ Impacts on the nervous system

~ Can you get addicted to dating apps?

~ Expanding the “soulmate field”

~ Setting a sacred intention for dating

~ Katie’s pre-date energy work practice

~ Dating as a spiritual opportunity and a mirror

~ Reframing rejection

~ Advice for when someone ghosts you

~ Katie’s one-liner for breaking off a connection

~ Scientific findings around the psychological impacts of dating apps

~ Body image and self-worth

~ Red flags to watch out for on dating apps

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Other episodes you’ll love about dating apps and spirituality:

~ Ep. 130 Can Dating NOT Suck These Days?

~ Ep. 199 Conscious Relationships and Modern Dating with Angelica Neri

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~ 2026 Chakra Yoga Nidra Retreat: Deep dive into the chakras with Katie as your guide in the Bahamas in spring 2026!

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