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  🎙️ Confidence Ritual Recording Script Intro (set the scene) “Take a breath. Feel your feet on the ground. You are safe. You are present. You are about to connect with someone new, and you get to show up as yourself — nothing more, nothing less.” 2. Anchor in Strength (Expanded Affirmations) “Remember who you are: You are creative . You’ve thrown yourself into improv, and that creativity shines in how you play, explore, and laugh. You are thoughtful . You notice details, ask real questions, and care about people’s stories.   Remember the DBT group – and the wonderful card they wrote for   you. You are caring . You want connection, not games. That’s rare and beautiful. You are resilient . You’ve faced hard moments, like the turmoil with past dates (Michelle), and yet you chose growth instead of staying stuck. That takes strength. You are genuine . You don’t need to be flashy or perfect; you just ne...

 Notes from NotebookLM from  Youtube Video Interview of Dr. Anna Machin. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hxsnk90VwCo&list=WL&index=98    Dr. Anna Machin is an Oxford-trained evolutionary anthropologist who has dedicated the last two decades of her life to understanding human love and close relationships . Her mission is rooted in the belief that love is central to what it means to be human, essential for health, mental and physical well-being, longevity, and happiness. She uses a scientific approach, incorporating various techniques such as brain scanning and genetics, to explain how evolution has shaped human relationships and behaviors. Dr. Machin's Expert Profile and Contributions to the Neuroscience of Love & Relationships: Dr. Machin's work extensively covers the neuroscience and biology underpinning human attraction, attachment, and relationships , including the roles of brain chemistry, hormones, and genetic predispositions. 1. The Neuroscience...