About this episode

In this episode, Dr. K helps Maribel uncover how her professional drive for control sabotages her romantic connections despite her efforts to heal from past trauma.

In the premiere episode of the "Lovemaxxing" series, Dr. K sits down with Maribel, a successful entrepreneur and single mother who feels she has done everything "right" to heal her trauma but still struggles to navigate modern dating. Dr. K helps her uncover a hidden blind spot, revealing how her professional drive for control actually serves as a defense mechanism that sabotages her romantic connections. What to expect in this episode: The Professional Trap: Why being highly successful and data-driven in a career translates poorly to the unpredictable, rule-less world of dating, leaving high-achievers feeling unsafe and confused. Healing from the Past: Maribel’s journey of taking accountability to avoid "bleeding on someone who didn't cut you" after experiencing a divorce over mismatched ambitions and a 5-year relationship that ended in infidelity. Intolerance of Uncertainty: How ambiguous communication or shifting patterns on dating apps trigger a deep need to regain control, often causing individuals to prematurely end a connection just to escape the anxiety of the unknown. The "Easier to Love" Trauma: A profound exploration of how Maribel’s childhood dynamic—feeling like the…

People in this episode

Host: Dr. K

Guest: Maribel

Topics covered

• modern dating
• healing trauma
• professional success
• self-sabotage
• intolerance of uncertainty

Keywords

• dating
• self-sabotage
• trauma healing
• professional success
• relationship dynamics

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