In this episode, Drs. Nina, Meli, and Sheva explore the relationship between singlehood and happiness. Can you actually feel happy while navigating the world, sans relationship? They explore this topic, including cultivating a relationship with yourself, what keeps us from feeling happy or content, and they offer helpful and tangible tips while on the journey of self-love, deservingness and self-forgiveness. Additionally, they explore how a history of trauma and cultural considerations can impact the dating process as a single person. Have you experienced dating fatigue? Dating app burnout? They dish on how to get yourself out there in the dating world, without feeling overwhelmed. The three podcasters go way back to their graduate school days, and they self-reflect at the beginning of the episode about self-celebration and honoring creativity.  Dr. Sheva Assar is a licensed clinical psychologist in Southern California. She specializes in working with adults from various clinical and cultural backgrounds, with a specific interest in the areas of self confidence, social anxiety, and relationships. Dr. Sheva believes that the relationship that we have with ourselves, particularly how we think and respond to ourselves, is the foundation for our relationships with others. Dr. Sheva enjoys raising awareness about mental health and equipping individuals with research-supported strategies for holistic wellness. Dr. Sheva is the host of the wellness podcast, Tell Me Some More with Dr. Sheva, which will be available wherever you access podcasts in late Spring 2023. Learn more about Dr. Sheva on her Instagram @drsheva and at www.drshevaassar.com.  Dr. Melissa Wasserman (AKA Dr. Meli) is a clinical psychologist in the Los Angeles area where she maintains a private practice specializing in post-traumatic stress disorder, intergenerational trauma, and military/veteran behavioral health. Dr. Wasserman is an Assistant Professor at Pepperdine University’s Graduate School of Education and Psychology. Her areas of scholarship include war-related trauma, cultural trauma, post-traumatic growth, and resilience. She is the host of Managing With Dr. Meli (@managingpodcast), a podcast that builds empathy and shares new perspectives to help manage human existence. You can find her @DrMeliWasserman or www.drmeli.com. Connect with Dr. Nina Instagram Website Jump into the Single on Purpose private community below for forums, chats, live groups, and courses. Join the community Single on Purpose is created by The Angry Therapist, John Kim, who will also be in the rotation of experts. We are starting the podcast with 20 experts across the wellness space. Check out John's website and sign up for his daily life insights in text. It's daily mental health programming in your pocket. For more content, you can follow John on Instagram YouTube, and TikTok, for more self-help-related content. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices