In this deeply honest and refreshingly unfiltered episode of Finding Alignment, host Megan Romine sits down with John Kim, The Angry Therapist, bestselling author, coach, and creator of Single on Purpose.

Years ago, Megan reached out to John for coaching during one of the most pivotal seasons of her life. What started as a healing exchange between therapist and client has come full circle now as a conversation between two people who have done the work and lived to talk about it.

Together, they dive into the truth about relationships, healing, and personal growth. Why love often starts with discomfort, why “chemistry” can be a red flag, and how learning to repair ruptures is more important than never fighting at all. John shares how his burnout and career pivot from screenwriter to therapist led to a new kind of alignment, one rooted in authenticity over perfection.

Megan and John explore what it means to choose growth over chaos, attraction versus alignment, and why the relationships that challenge you most are often the ones that change you. From dating dynamics to timing, trauma bonds, and the myth of “forever,” this episode unpacks the real work behind lasting love and personal evolution.

John also shares his unconventional journey from “The Angry Therapist” blog to bestselling author, husband, father, and retreat host in Costa Rica and how a literal house fire became the catalyst for an entirely new life.

If you’ve ever wondered how to break patterns, stop chasing “the high,” and start building healthy, grounded love, this one’s for you.

Listen if you’re:

• Ready to attract differently by healing deeply
• Curious about alignment in love and life
• Navigating singlehood, heartbreak, or reinvention
• Craving honest, human conversations about growth

To Connect with John Kim:

https://www.theangrytherapist.com/

IG: https://www.instagram.com/theangrytherapist/

To Connect with Megan Romine:

https://meganromine.com/

IG: https://www.instagram.com/mermaidrealtor/

Finding Alignment with Megan Romine is recorded at PodPlus Studios in Jupiter, Florida. To learn more, visit https://www.podplusstudios.com.

KEYWORDS:

Alignment in relationships, emotional healing, relationship growth, dating with intention, authentic relationships, trauma bonds, choosing alignment over attraction, emotional awareness, personal evolution, self-work in relationships, conscious dating, healthy love, relationship patterns, repairing ruptures, emotional maturity