
John Kim & Vanessa Bennett - Real Skills for Better Relationships
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03/02/23 • 46 min
Welcome to a very special episode of Let's Talk Love! In this episode, Robin is in conversation with two relationship experts, John Kim and Vanessa Bennett. John and Vanessa are not only therapists but also partners and co-authors of a fantastic book titled, It's Not Me, It's You: Break The Blame Cycle. Relationship Better. John and Vanessa generously share their personal stories, experiences working with clients, and practical skills to help you navigate your own relationships in a healthier and more fulfilling way. We highly recommend reading their book and tuning in to this podcast to gain valuable tools to apply in your own life. Enjoy.
We want to hear from you! Send us your anonymous questions for the Podcast as well as our weekly IGTV Live Ask The Experts Q&A. https://realloveready.com/submitaquestion
Join us for In Bloom: A Love and Relationships Summit on April 14 & 15 in Vancouver, BC.
An intimate weekend of in-person or virtual learning, growth, and community with keynote speakers Esther Perel, Dr. Alexandra Solomon, Terry Real, Danielle LaPorte, Dr. Ish Major & Terri Cole.
You don’t want to miss this. Get your tickets today!: https://realloveready.com/in-bloom-a-love-and-relationships-summit
Learn more with John & Vanessa:
It's Not Me, It's You: Break the Blame Cycle. Relationship Better.: https://a.co/d/flFbIC4
It's Not Me, It's You podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/its-not-me-its-you/id1540853767
https://www.theangrytherapist.com/
https://www.vanessabennett.com/
FOLLOW JOHN: INSTAGRAM | FACEBOOK | TWITTER
FOLLOW VANESSA: INSTAGRAM | FACEBOOK | TIKTOK
FOLLOW RLR: INSTAGRAM | FACEBOOK | TWITTER
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.
Welcome to a very special episode of Let's Talk Love! In this episode, Robin is in conversation with two relationship experts, John Kim and Vanessa Bennett. John and Vanessa are not only therapists but also partners and co-authors of a fantastic book titled, It's Not Me, It's You: Break The Blame Cycle. Relationship Better. John and Vanessa generously share their personal stories, experiences working with clients, and practical skills to help you navigate your own relationships in a healthier and more fulfilling way. We highly recommend reading their book and tuning in to this podcast to gain valuable tools to apply in your own life. Enjoy.
We want to hear from you! Send us your anonymous questions for the Podcast as well as our weekly IGTV Live Ask The Experts Q&A. https://realloveready.com/submitaquestion
Join us for In Bloom: A Love and Relationships Summit on April 14 & 15 in Vancouver, BC.
An intimate weekend of in-person or virtual learning, growth, and community with keynote speakers Esther Perel, Dr. Alexandra Solomon, Terry Real, Danielle LaPorte, Dr. Ish Major & Terri Cole.
You don’t want to miss this. Get your tickets today!: https://realloveready.com/in-bloom-a-love-and-relationships-summit
Learn more with John & Vanessa:
It's Not Me, It's You: Break the Blame Cycle. Relationship Better.: https://a.co/d/flFbIC4
It's Not Me, It's You podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/its-not-me-its-you/id1540853767
https://www.theangrytherapist.com/
https://www.vanessabennett.com/
FOLLOW JOHN: INSTAGRAM | FACEBOOK | TWITTER
FOLLOW VANESSA: INSTAGRAM | FACEBOOK | TIKTOK
FOLLOW RLR: INSTAGRAM | FACEBOOK | TWITTER
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.
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Buy your tickets today! https://realloveready.com/in-bloom-a-love-and-relationships-summit
Get your Relationship Questions Answered! Send us your anonymous questions for the Podcast and our weekly IGTV Live Ask The Experts Q&A. https://realloveready.com/submitaquestion
Learn more with Dr. Sara:
Relationship Panoramic Inventory: https://relationship-panoramic.com/product/relationship-panoramic-for-couples/
Join Dr. Sara's Community: https://www.sara-nasserzadeh.com/join-the-community/
World Sexual Health Day 2023 (hosted by Stanford University virtual on September 8). The theme for this year is going to be Consent: https://www.worldsexualhealthday-northamerica.com/
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http://instagram.com/dr.saranasserzadeh/
http://www.facebook.com/Dr.SaraNasserzadeh/
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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.
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We want to hear from you! Send us your anonymous questions for the Podcast as well as our weekly IGTV Live Ask The Experts Q&A. https://realloveready.com/submitaquestion
Join us for In Bloom: A Love and Relationships Summit on April 14 & 15 in Vancouver, BC.
An intimate weekend of in-person or virtual learning, growth, and community with experts Esther Perel, Dr. Alexandra Solomon, Terry Real, Danielle LaPorte, Dr. Ish Major & Terri Cole.
Get your tickets today!: https://realloveready.com/in-bloom-a-love-and-relationships-summit
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The 4 Intimacy Styles: The Key to Lasting Physical Intimacy https://doctorviviana.com/product/buythebook/
4 Intimacy Styles Quiz: http://www.4intimacystyles.com/
Website: https://doctorviviana.com/
FOLLOW DR. VIVIANA: INSTAGRAM | FACEBOOK | TWITTER
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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.
Let's Talk Love | A Real Love Ready Podcast - John Kim & Vanessa Bennett - Real Skills for Better Relationships
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Robin | This is a very special episode of Let's Talk Love. I'm having a conversation with two relationship experts, John Kim and Vanessa Bennett, both therapists and partners and co-authors of their book. It's Not Me, It's You: Break the Blame Cycle. Relationship Better. John and Vanessa dissect their own relationship to help readers figure out theirs. They share real stories of clients they help in their own therapy practices, and also offer us skills for changing unhealthy r
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