33. The 2024 Plot Twist I Didn't Sign Up For: The Emotional Scam Experience

Welcome to The 2024 Plot Twist I Didn’t Sign Up For: The Emotional Scam Experience! I’m pulling back the curtain on one of the wildest chapters of my life: my very own emotional scam. This is what happens when you do things for the plot!

I’ll guide you through the six chaotic phases of this saga, from love bombing to pink flags and even a Colombian reality show. With a mix of humor and hard-earned wisdom, I’m turning this plot twist into an entertaining guide so you can avoid making the same mistakes.

Trust me, this is one story you don’t want to miss.

Here's what you can expect from this episode:

(00:00:00) Intro - After a little hiatus, I’m back with a bang!

(00:02:35) The Six Phases of an Emotional Scam - Here’s the framework for surviving (or avoiding) an emotional scam. Learn from my missteps!

(00:02:55) Phase 1: The Perfect Setup - It all begins with a dating app

(00:04:07) Phase 2: The Love Bombing Express

(00:06:57) Phase 3: The Joke Turned Reality - The joke that “we should go to Colombia” became a two-week trip planned with someone I barely knew. What could go wrong? When in doubt, do it for the plot!

(00:07:46) Phase 4: The Pink Flag Parade - Bad texting, distant behavior, and the classic “it’s not you, it’s me” speech. Spoiler alert: it was definitely him.

(00:10:27) Phase 5: The Colombian Reality Show - Cartagena streets, Medellín madness, and an emotional rollercoaster that made me question my life choices.

(00:13:37) Phase 6: In My Healing Era - Back in Vancouver, therapy, clarity, and finally moving on. Oh, and converting the chaos into content because #healing.

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