Let's Talk Love | A Real Love Ready Podcast

Today, Robin had the pleasure of speaking with Kelsey Grant, a Love Mentor and host of the Embodied Love podcast. Kelsey is not only an incredibly talented songwriter but also a passionate advocate for embodied love and relational mastery. In this episode, Robin and Kelsey explore the concept of living an embodied life, discussing its meaning and practical steps to achieve it. They delve into intentional dating, emphasizing the importance of slowing down, practicing discernment, and breaking free from fantasy relationship patterns. Kelsey also shares powerful self-care tools for those venturing into the realm of dating. Tune in to gain valuable insights and discover ways to enhance your way of being in the world and serving others wholeheartedly.

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Learn more with Kelsey:

Embodied Dating Path: https://www.thecreatrixmysteryschool.com/embodied-dating-whats-next

Reverence: https://www.thecreatrixmysteryschool.com/reverence-2023

The Love Club: https://kelsey-grant.mn.co/

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Credits: the Let’s Talk Love Podcast is hosted by Robin Ducharme, recorded and edited by Maia Anstey, and transcribed by Otter.ai.

In today's episode, Robin engages in a captivating conversation with Oren Jay Sofer. Oren teaches meditation and communication internationally. He holds a degree in comparative religion from Columbia University and is a Certified Trainer of Nonviolent Communication and a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner for the healing of trauma. Together they delve into Oren’s latest book, Your Heart Was Made for This. They explore applying contemplative wisdom to address contemporary challenges such as climate change, oppression, anxiety, and burnout. Join Robin and Oren to unravel the innate traits of the heart we're all born with and gain skills we can learn to grow, make better choices in our lives, and to serve those around us.

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Your Heart Was Made for This - Oren Jay Sofer

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Say What You Mean: A Mindful Approach to Nonviolent Communication - Oren Jay Sofer

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The Tao of Pooh - Benjamin Hoff and E. H. Shepard

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Credits: the Let’s Talk Love Podcast is hosted by Robin Ducharme, recorded and edited by Maia Anstey, and transcribed by Otter.ai.

This week on Let’s Talk Love, Robin sits down with Marriage and Family Therapist, author and group facilitator, Dené Logan. Together they dive into her unique insights about the shifting nature of relationship containers. Dené opens up about her own experience, sharing how her 11-year marriage came to an end; how she and her former husband chose to consciously part in the most loving way. Dené reflects on the valuable lessons she gained during the year following her divorce. Robin and Dené delve into topics such as codependency and entitlement dynamics within relationships. Dené has an expansive perspective on relationships. She advocates treating a person's journey of dating with love, curiosity, and reverence for oneself and others. When faced with difficulties in life, she reminds us to ask, “What would love say about this situation?” What a beautiful way to navigate our lives.
Tune in to gain insights and wisdom that can positively impact your own relationships and personal growth. Let's embark on this transformative journey together.

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Learn more with Dené:

Dené and Vanessa Bennett recently started an online community based on the conversations they’ve been having on their podcast (Cheaper Than Therapy), and the hunger they hear expressed by so many for more opportunities to find community.

The Cheaper than Therapy Community includes:

• live monthly workshops

• weekly process groups

• a private community for healers and clinicians

• opportunities to connect regularly with like minded seekers

• exploration of topics like - topics like: Healthy Love & Relationships, Codependency Recovery, Parenthood & Partnership, Spirituality, Jungian & Archetypal Psychology

Join here: https://vanessa-bennett-dene-logan.myshopify.com/collections/the-community

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Credits: the Let’s Talk Love Podcast is hosted by Robin Ducharme, recorded and edited by Maia Anstey, and transcribed by Otter.ai.

This week on Let’s Talk Love, Robin Ducharme and Todd Baratz delve into love, relationships, and sex. Todd, a licensed mental health counselor and certified sex therapist, shares insights from his new book, How to Love Someone Without Losing Your Mind. They explore the psychological and relational aspects of sex, addressing issues like performance anxiety and the importance of selfishness and self-care in the bedroom. Todd highlights the need for individuals to connect with themselves and prioritize their own needs while also considering their partner's. The discussion covers the concept of differentiation, emphasizing the importance of maintaining a sense of self within a relationship. They also tackle challenges such as mismatched libidos, stressing the need for ongoing communication and negotiation. Todd emphasizes the significance of self-reflection, self-awareness, and continuous effort in building healthy, fulfilling relationships.

Takeaways:

• Sex is a skill that requires practice, mindfulness, and a focus on pleasure.
• Sexual problems are common and can be influenced by psychological, emotional, and relational factors.
• Performance anxiety affects everyone and can be caused by conscious or unconscious fears and insecurities.
• It’s important to prioritize your own pleasure and connect with yourself, while still considering your partner's pleasure.
• Uncovering the meaning behind sexual issues can help address underlying emotional and relational challenges.
• Self-care and self-compassion are essential for sexual well-being and overall relational wellness.
• Mismatched libidos are common in relationships, and addressing them requires open communication.
• Self-reflection and self-awareness are key in maintaining healthy relationships and making better choices in how to respond to challenges and conflicts.

How to Love Someone Without Losing Your Mind: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/723331/how-to-love-someone-without-losing-your-mind-by-todd-baratz-lmhc

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Credits: the Let’s Talk Love Podcast is hosted by Robin Ducharme, recorded and edited by Maia Anstey, and transcribed by Otter.ai.

Today on Let’s Talk Love we are speaking with Dr. Terri Orbuch, The Love Doctor. Dr. Orbuch is an author, speaker, therapist, and distinguished professor at Oakland University and the University of Michigan. Today, we discuss her book, Five Simple Steps To Take Your Marriage From Good To Great, as well as her landmark study, where she has been following the same 373 couples for the past 35 years. She shares many valuable small, yet consistent ways we can change our behavior and attitude to affect positive change and create more happiness in our romantic relationships.

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Learn more with Terri:

5 Simple Steps to Take Your Marriage From Good to Great

Finding Love Again: 6 Simple Steps to a New and Happy Relationship

Secrets to Surviving Your Children’s Love Relationships

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Credits: the Let’s Talk Love Podcast is hosted by Robin Ducharme, recorded and edited by Maia Anstey, and transcribed by Otter.ai.

Watch the podcast on YouTube: youtube.com/realloveready

Credits: the Let’s Talk Love Podcast is hosted by Robin Ducharme, recorded and edited by Maia Anstey, and transcribed by Otter.ai.