Before you fall for the profile or get swept up in the good-on-paper version of someone, you need behavioural clarity — because attraction is easy, but long-term compatibility? That takes strategy.

In this episode of How to Human, Behaviour Strategist Vishakha Abbi shares 5 practical tips for navigating modern dating with more confidence and less confusion. You'll learn:

• Why online messaging can create false intimacy

• What to look for in a person's small reactions — especially to hearing “no”

• How to tell the difference between polished confidence and true emotional availability

• What it means when someone can (or can’t) talk about their ex

• Why consistency matters more than charm

These tips apply no matter your gender, culture, or age — because behaviour is universal, and compatibility is behavioural.

If you’re part of a singles group, networking event, or you’d like Vishakha to come speak at your gathering, reach out. This is real-world dating advice, not fluff.

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Welcome to How to Human — the podcast that helps you make practical sense of personal life using behavioural strategy.

This week’s episode is for parents noticing behaviour shifts in their children now that school has started back. If your child was excited last week but suddenly seems clingy, snappy, anxious or withdrawn — this one’s for you.

We'll look at how kids mirror our emotions, how stress can show up in unexpected ways, and why your own nervous system may be setting the tone without you realising. Plus: five practical behaviour tools you can start using today.

In this episode: – What September behaviour changes actually signal – Why kids often mirror adult anxiety – How to tell the difference between a phase vs a stress response – Five actionable strategies based in behavioural science – A gentle reminder that it’s not about being perfect — it’s about being regulated

✨ Starting next week, this podcast will split into two streams:

• How to Hustle (for workplace behaviour strategy) — every Tuesday

• How to Human (for personal life, parenting, relationships, self-regulation) — every Thursday Subscribe to stay updated.

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This week’s How to Human is for anyone who’s ever had a deal fall through, a promise broken, or a client leave you seething. Because let’s be honest — professional doesn’t mean unbothered.

We’re talking about what really happens when work makes you angry, and how to navigate it in a way that protects your boundaries and your reputation. From amygdala hijacks to the psychology of delayed response, this episode gives you real tools you can use — whether you're a startup founder, a corporate leader, or someone whose inbox just pushed them over the edge.

I also share a personal story about a last-minute contract cancellation and how I used behavioural strategy to bounce back stronger.

In this episode:

• Why the body reacts so strongly to workplace conflict

• 5 strategies to regulate your emotions before responding

• The difference between suppression and strategic regulation

• How to turn anger into clarity and composure

Plus: a big announcement about the How to Hustle podcast launching next week.

Let’s stop pretending that anger doesn’t show up at work — and start learning how to handle it.

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