
Scared to Start Dating Again? Do This! Guest: Nicole Haley
From Healing with Kink by Karina Gutierrez-Noriega, M.S.Ed.
February 12, 2026 · 29 min
About this episode
The episode discusses overcoming dating anxiety and the challenges of opening one's heart after healing, featuring insights from guest Nicole Haley.
Today we’re joined by Nicole Haley , founder of Confident in Love™ — a Certified Professional Coach, counselor with over a decade of experience, and a practitioner trained in NLP, and somatic, trauma-informed coaching. In this episode, we explore what happens after the healing phase... when you want love again, but your nervous system isn't ready. We talk about dating anxiety, triggers, nervous system safety, and why you’ll never feel fully “ready” to open your heart. Share this with the woman who’s ready, but scared, to love again. ❤️🔥 CONNECT WITH ME: Website: www.karinagutierrez.com Instagram: @healingwithkink FREE 5 day feminine embodiment course: Join here. Apply for 1:1 Mentorship: Apply here. CONNECT WITH NICOLE: Instagram: @nicoletalkslove Website: www.nicoletalkslove.com Free Masterclasses & more: HERE . Don't forget to like & subscribe! Your support means the world 🤍
People in this episode
Host: Karina Gutierrez-Noriega
Guest: Nicole Haley
Topics covered
- dating anxiety
- nervous system safety
- healing phase
- love
- triggers
Keywords
- dating
- anxiety
- nervous system
- love
- healing
- triggers
- coaching
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Confident in Love™, NLP, Instagram, www.karinagutierrez.com, www.nicoletalkslove.com
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