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The Successful Invisible

The Successful Invisible

By The Successful Invisible

A podcast by a Life Coach about dating and relationships for dating over 35+. Specifically for professional women who are dating over 35+. In each episode, Janelle (MBA, ACC) takes an honest deep-dive into dating and relationship subject areas, through the lens of a Relationship Coach. She challenges her audience in an honest and compassionate way so they can level up in their self-awareness and dating lives.😁😘
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S1EP10: Red Flags & Toxic Dating Behaviors

The Successful InvisibleDec 20, 2021

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S1EP10: Red Flags & Toxic Dating Behaviors

S1EP10: Red Flags & Toxic Dating Behaviors

In episode 10, Janelle explores some red flags and toxic dating behaviors that recently came up during client sessions and doing a holiday gathering with friends. She breaks down why each of the specific items is either a red flag or a toxic dating behavior and the underlying implications of the person who’s expressing those behaviors.

Tune in as Janelle helps the listeners to greater understanding of these behaviors, whether you are the person acting them out or entertaining them from others, then this is the episode for you!

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In This Episode:

● [3:48 ] Toxic dating behavior – Hobosexual

● [5:34 ] Red Flag - Guy says he's the "nice guy"

● [7:42 ] Toxic Dating Behavior & Reg Flag - Any Emotional Manipulation

● [8:44 ] Toxic Dating Behavior & Reg Flag - Asking someone "what they bring to the table”

● [10:52 ] Toxic Dating Behavior & Reg Flag - Giving Ultimatums

● [11:40] Time Parameters vs. Giving Ultimatums

● [12:21 ] Inability to handle someone disagreeing with them or rejection

● [14:54 ] Questions for Reflection

● [17:22 ] Just My Thoughts

Relationship Shifting Quotes:

● “Men have been taught many dating and courtship behaviors that are predatory.”

● “Women have been taught many dating and courtship behaviors that are toxic.”

Dec 20, 202121:42
S1EP9: Attachment Styles

S1EP9: Attachment Styles

What are attachment styles and how do they affect relationships?

In episode 9, Janelle explores various attachment styles and how they can impact relationships. She explains how attachment styles form and how they are often irrevocably a part of us. In detail, she explains four different attachment styles and how they manifest themselves in personal behaviors, interpersonal relations, and romantic relationships. Janelle offers listeners a chance to test themselves, in order to better understand how their attachment styles are manifested into their daily lives. Lastly, she confesses her own attachment style, how she’s learned from it, and how she approaches new and old relationships because of it.

Tune in as Janelle discusses the importance of identifying others’ and one’s own attachment style and how it can affect our relationships, both romantic and otherwise.

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In This Episode:

● [ 1:33 ] What attachment styles are and how they form

● [ 2:40 ] The four attachment styles

● [ 3:35 ] The inspiration for today’s episode

● [ 4:05 ] Attachment Style 1: Secure

● [ 5:48 ] Takeaways of the secure attachment style

● [ 6:16 ] Attachment Style 2: Avoidant

● [ 8:18 ] Takeaways of the avoidant attachment style

● [ 8:52 ] Attachment Style 3: Anxious and Preoccupied

● [ 10:23 ] Takeaways of the anxious/preoccupied attachment style

● [ 11:45 ] Attachment Style 4: Disorganized/Fearful Avoidance

● [ 13:06 ] Takeaways of the disorganized/fearful avoidance

● [ 14:45 ] Understanding more about one’s own attachment style

● [ 17:28 ] Janelle’s personal thoughts on attachment styles


Relationship Shifting Quotes:

● “When secure people date, they look for consistency and reciprocal investment.”

● “Avoidant attachment style individuals like to keep a relationship shallow and on surface level.”

● “People with an anxious attachment style often worry about rejection and abandonment.”

● “A lot of a person’s self-worth or sense of self-worth rests on how they feel they are being treated in a relationship.”

● “It’s about allowing everyone to enter on equal footing and allow people to show you who they are.”

Dec 13, 202122:16
S1EP8: Love Languages

S1EP8: Love Languages

In episode 8, Janelle explores the five love languages and how we can improve our relationships by understanding our own love languages as well as our partners’. She goes into detail about the different love languages and ways you can show love for each type. Janelle also gives you advice on how you can have more open, honest conversations about your love languages with your partner in order to better understand and appreciate each other. Janelle shares some reflective questions you can ask yourself to better show and receive love with your partner using love languages.

Tune in to hear how common communication issues between couples and points of tension could be greatly improved by the further understanding of each other’s love languages. When using them in a way that works for each of you, love languages can increase communication and help you and your partner grow stronger than ever.

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In This Episode:

● [ 1:44 ] Where the five love languages came from

● [ 2:37 ] What the five love languages are

● [ 3:40 ] Words of affirmation

● [ 4:21 ] Quality time

● [ 5:53 ] Receiving gifts

● [ 6:38 ] Acts of service

● [ 7:42 ] Physical touch

● [ 8:50 ] The importance of communication when it comes to gift giving

● [ 9:38 ] How to find out your love language

● [ 10:38 ] Questions for Reflections

● [ 12:32 ] Just My Thoughts

● [ 17:02 ] How to have open and honest conversations about your love languages with your partner

● [19:34] The universal love language of every woman

Relationship Shifting Quotes:

● “You first have to be aware of your own love languages before you can effectively communicate that with others.”

● “The love languages are a very easy way to better understand yourself and as well as your romantic partner when it comes to the subject of love.”

● “If someone doesn’t say thank you, this could be a sign of someone who is ungrateful, selfish, or lacks manners. If any of those apply, you may want to reevaluate who you are choosing to be in a relationship with.”

● “No one should ever be too comfortable to have good manners toward one another.”

● “If you can make a woman feel physically, emotionally, psychologically, and financially safe, there is a very high likelihood she will respond to you in a positive way.”

Dec 06, 202122:01
Special Episode: Seasons of Connection Exercise
Nov 29, 202114:47
S1EP7: The Shack Game a.k.a Living Together

S1EP7: The Shack Game a.k.a Living Together

Should you live together before marriage?

In episode 7, Janelle explores the idea of living with a significant other. She explains how to assess whether cohabitating with your significant other is the best fit for you. Plus, Janelle dives into why she feels that this style of living is not necessarily a wise choice (hint: your stage in life has an impact on this). Later, Janelle digs into some inquiring questions that can help you learn more about living together and potential questions that you should ask yourself before making such a big decision.

Tune in as Janelle describes why living together before you hit certain milestones in life is not the best idea. For it to be successful, the right conversations need to happen, hard questions have to be asked, and transparency needs to be there.

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In This Episode:

  • [ 1:55 ] The inspiration behind today’s episode
  • [ 3:30 ] How there can be unspoken expectations in the shack game
  • [ 6:05 ] Questions For Reflections
  • [ 9:55 ] Just My Thoughts
  • [ 14:50 ] The importance of having conversations around expectations
  • [ 18:50 ] Why you shouldn’t live with a partner that you can’t be honest with

Relationship Shifting Quotes:

· “I've seen a lot of men decide to live with their girlfriends just out of convenience.”

· “A lot of women live with their significant others as a deposit toward getting married.”

· “Two people are going into the same situation with very different expectations and very different motives.”

· “Marriage is a formal contract honored by law; it is not just a piece of paper.”

· “I do not feel that living together is a good choice when you want to hit certain milestones in life.”

Nov 22, 202119:54
S1EP6: Establishing Boundaries (with Family)

S1EP6: Establishing Boundaries (with Family)

In episode 6, Janelle continues to delve into the topic of boundaries, specifically with you or your partner’s family. The complex nature of close familial relationships can make it difficult to establish strong boundaries. It is important to acknowledge that our need for boundaries can change with our relationship status. In this episode, we will explore how to establish new boundaries with family members and what can happen if we don’t. This episode will illustrate ways to effectively implement boundaries using clarity, respect, and reinforcement. Janelle will also address inquiring questions that will help you start to think about what kind of boundaries could benefit you in your relationships.

In this episode:

  • [ 2:28 ] How one of my clients created and enforced boundaries with her partner’s mother
  • [ 7:40 ] Questions For Reflections
  • [ 10:53 ] Just My Thoughts
  • [ 19:30 ] Is your partner using you to assert boundaries with their family members?

Relationship Shifting Quotes:

“People for the most part don’t like change and that is twice as likely to be the case if it is change that they themselves did not initiate.”

“When you don't establish boundaries when you're single, sometimes it can really impact you when you are in a relationship.”

“Be mindful if [your partner] is trying to establish boundaries through you.”

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Nov 15, 202123:10
S1EP5: Establishing Boundaries (with Friends & Acquaintances)

S1EP5: Establishing Boundaries (with Friends & Acquaintances)

How do you approach the establishment of boundaries with friends as an adult?

In episode 5, Janelle explores the often unspoken topic of boundaries, specifically with friends and acquaintances. Take time to understand what your friends and acquaintances may be revealing about you or your love life. This episode is perfect for you if you’re wondering where boundaries need to be established, the importance of having boundaries in place, and why unclear boundaries with friends can lead to problems with future romantic partners. Plus, Janelle takes a deep dive into some inquiring questions that can help you learn more about yourself and how you can establish boundaries in your life with friends and acquaintances.

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In This Episode:

  • [ 1:30 ] You probably have a friend that is reckless with their words and can oftentimes leave you wounded
  • [ 4:20 ] What happens when we don’t establish boundaries with friends
  • [ 10:30 ] Is your friend giving you advice that is actually useful?
  • [ 14:10 ] Questions For Reflections
  • [ 16:50 ] Just My Thoughts

Relationship Shifting Quotes:

“We all know of the friend who always has something to say about our love life.”

“You are potentially inviting people to be disrespectful of you in your space.”

“Letting people go is not easy.”

“Humans are always pushing boundaries.”

“It's very important to have boundaries in place, regardless of if you're in a relationship or not.”

Nov 08, 202125:05
S1EP4: Are You Healed Enough To Date?
Oct 25, 202124:20
Special Episode: Put A Ring On It Exercise
Oct 18, 202115:49
S1EP3: Are Your Standards Too High?
Oct 11, 202123:07
S1EP2: First 5 Questions & Who Pays for the First Date?
Oct 04, 202120:39
S1EP1: What Is Dating? & Let's Look At Those Damn Standards!

S1EP1: What Is Dating? & Let's Look At Those Damn Standards!

In episode 1, Janelle talks about dating, the definition of it, and your standards. Dating has been around for a few centuries, and there are varying degrees of how serious a person might want to take the experience in their life. This episode is perfect for anyone who wants to understand what dating actually looks like. Plus, you'll be able to get clear around your non-negotiables and take a more conscious look at your list of strongly desired characteristics. You'll leave with a better understanding of the importance of flexibility regarding your dating standards. Looking forward, you will have a stronger awareness of the role dating plays in your life. Tune in as Janelle shares her five non-negotiables and explains why physical characteristics should be the standards that you're most flexible about.

In This Episode:

  • [ 1:45 ] What is dating?
  • [ 5:15 ] A list of standards is vital to have when dating
  • [ 6:35 ] Why you need to consider your non-negotiables
  • [ 7:30 ] Questions For Reflections
  • [ 17:45 ] Just My Thoughts

Relationship Shifting Quotes:

  • “Dating is different from hanging out because it usually implies the desire to get romantically      involved with another person or persons.”
  • “Dating takes time, money, energy, enthusiasm, and availability at minimum.”
  • “Dating can provide joyful or even loving experiences with the person or persons that you're dating.”
  • “Effective dating can greatly improve your experiences and influence your choices on who you choose to      actually date.”
  • “The list of standards can often be constraining and limiting when not thoroughly considered.”
Sep 27, 202121:11
Introductory Episode
Sep 27, 202107:45