b'Allison Raskin\\u2019s book Overthinking About You is the first of its kind that talks about dating and mental health. This week, Allison joins me for a conversation about talking to a potential partner about mental health topics, why caring for your mental health when dating is important, and some tactical strategies to help you be better prepared to tackle dating and relationships with confidence.\\nAllison is a comedian, a mental health advocate and the host of the popular "Just Between Us" podcast, and co-creator of a YouTube channel by the same name. Join us for this insightful and important conversation.\\xa0\\nShow Highlights\\n\\nWhy talking about dating and mental health is not commonplace (and why it should be) (2:14)\\n\\nHow to open up about mental health with a potential partner (9:45)\\n\\nCreating a safe space for dating and caring for your mental health (12:35)\\n\\nAllison stresses the importance of self-soothing techniques before you start dating (18:16)\\n\\nOnline dating tips and strategies (40:25)\\n\\nLearn more about Allison Raskin:\\nAllison Raskin has written and developed multiple TV shows and created the original scripted podcast Gossip. A vocal mental health advocate, Allison also runs the mental health-focused Instagram account @emotionalsupportlady.\\xa0She knows the challenges of navigating romantic relationships with mental health issues firsthand. She was diagnosed with OCD at 4 years old and also lives with a general anxiety disorder.\\xa0\\xa0\\nResources & Links:Information and links can also be found at: https://kateanthony.com/podcast/overthinking-about-you-with-allison-raskin/\\nAllison\\u2019s websiteAllison\\u2019s bookAllison on Instagram Emotional Support Lady on Instagram Just Between Us podcast\\nTODAY\\u2019S EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY: THE REVISED SHOULD I STAY OR SHOULD I GO? PROGRAM\\n\\xa0An online coaching program designed to help you make the right decision about your marriage...once and for all.\\xa0In this groundbreaking online coaching program, you\\u2019ll unlock the support, education and deep transformational work you need to finally answer to your most burning question: should I stay or should I go? JOIN THE SHOULD I STAY OR SHOULD I GO FACEBOOK GROUP\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices'