So in my own journey, my divorce was the biggest awakening of my entire life and was the thing that set me on this wild journey of self-discovery! 🦋 From growing up Persian and dreaming of my perfect wedding day to suddenly navigating the single life in my 30s – talk about a plot twist! 😅 But you know what? It's opened my eyes to what relationships really mean in this crazy modern world of ours. So for this week’s episode, I’m sitting down with my bestie Syris to dive deep into the real reasons modern relationships aren't working and how we can fix them. 🔮 Me and Syris are going to be talking about: The shocking history of relationships from our grandparents' time to now 👵👴 Why 75% of marriages in California end in divorce (yikes!) 💔 The truth about online dating and why it might be sabotaging your love life 📱 How to manifest your soulmate without losing yourself in the process 💫 Plus, we're getting real about the courage it takes to be truly vulnerable in love. Are you ready to face your fears and open your heart? 🌹 Whether you're single, coupled up, or somewhere in between, this episode is gonna rock your world and maybe even change the way you think about love forever. 💞 So tune into the latest episode on Youtube, Spotify, or Apple Podcasts, and prepare to dive deep into the heart of modern romance. Your future self (and maybe your future bae) will thank you! 🙌 Connect with Syris King-Klem on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/syriskingklem/ Sign up for the waitlist here - https://iamsahararose.com/heartbreak Go to Hungryroot.com/HIGHESTSELF, to get 40% off your first delivery and get your free veggies! https://www.hungryroot.com/HIGHESTSELF Discover your unique coaching style by taking this free quiz! https://quiz.highestselfinstitute.com/ To receive a free gift, email a screenshot of your review of the Highest Self Podcast to sahara@iamsahararose.com Stream the Intro + Outro Music: Trust Flow by Sahara Rose ft. WillyNoir here https://open.spotify.com/track/5YJ6t9KWmkD8PK9oOyD4qB and watch the music video here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GKrYJye7B8k Follow me your spiritual bestie to active your fullest expression + laugh along the way: https://www.Instagram.com/iamsahararose https://www.tiktok.com/@iamsahararose https://www.Facebook.com/iamsahararose Order My Books: https://www.iamsahararose.com/books By accessing this Podcast, I acknowledge that the entire contents are the property of Sahara Rose, or used by Sahara Rose with permission, and are protected under U.S. and international copyright and trademark laws. Except as otherwise provided herein, users of this Podcast may save and use information contained in the Podcast only for personal or other non-commercial, educational purposes. No other use, including, without limitation, reproduction, retransmission or editing, of this Podcast may be made without the prior written permission of the Sahara Rose, which may be requested by contacting pr@iamsahararose.com. This podcast is for educational purposes only. The host claims no responsibility to any person or entity for any liability, loss, or damage caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly as a result of the use, application, or interpretation of the information presented herein. Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction, Cause and Effect, and Relationship Evolution 3:13 - Divorce Journey / Modern Relationship Challenges 5:32 - Changing Expectations / Historical Context 08:09 - Scarcity, Abundance, History, and Dharma in Relationships 14:19 - Life Paths, Escapism, and The Gift of Heartbreak 20:02 - Heartbreak, Dharmas, Sponsorship, Financial Stability, and Authenticity 30:24 - Gender Roles, Family Dynamics, and Emotional Growth in Love 41:24 - Truths, Singlehood, and Openness in Relationships 51:24 - Passive Aggression, Mutual Growth, and The Role of Technology 1:00:17 - In-Person Connections, Gratification, and Dating Dynamics 1:11:11 - Emotional Impact of Online Dating 1:15:08 - Illusion of Options 1:18:41 - Heartbreak, Pain, and Emotional Processing 1:37:40 - Vulnerability, Authenticity, and Psychedelics in Healing 1:55:24 - Polarity, Stillness, and Consciousness 2:11:10 - Embracing Solitude and Balance 2:13:35 - Shifting Consciousness and Levels 2:15:58 - Final Thoughts and Gratitude