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Are you feeling overwhelmed by all the stress and trauma in our world? Do you feel like the world is becoming more and more polarized? Love Is Us is the antidote. Here we learn about love and we celebrate it in its many forms. We talk about relationships with intimate partners, family, friends, in the community, and in the workplace. We also discuss relationship structures, sex, and self-love. This is a shame-free, life-affirming space where people can feel free to explore what love means to ...
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Jealousy is a normal human emotion that you likely experience from time to time. But when it starts to dominate your life and interfere with your relationship, it might be time to give it a second look. My guest today, Shannen Bryant, can help you understand what's driving the jealousy so that you can enjoy your relationships and your life. Shanenn…
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Getting unstuck from a relationship pattern is often why people seek out coaching or therapy, whether it's on their own or with a partner. While most people find they need support in changing those patterns, there are some things you can do. It's not about trying to change your partner; rather, it's intensive self-work. That's not to say that the i…
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Nearly half of all people are predicted to be part of a stepfamily at some point in their lives. Starting (or continuing) that journey with an understanding of the unique dynamics of blended families can help smooth the ride, improve your relationships, and help to make it a supportive environment for kids and adults alike. This episode will help g…
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Your sexual fantasies contain wisdom. Tune into this episode with Artemisia de Vine to learn about your sexual fantasies and how listening to their innate wisdom can help you change your life in ways you never imagined. Artemisia is a Certified somatic sexologist, BA in anthropology and former sex worker and professional dominatrix. She’s also a se…
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Learn more about Brenda: Website: https://www.brendawinkle.com/ Podcast: https://www.brendawinkle.com/podcasts/your-yes-filled-life Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brendawinkle/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brenda.winkle111 Learn more about Karin: Website: https://drcalde.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theloveandconnectioncoach…
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Are you curious about psilocybin (magic mushrooms)? There's a lot of compelling research being published about their potential benefits, but are they right for you? Today I talk with Michelle Harrell, a licensed facilitator in Oregon, who has been facilitating sessions for the past six months. We talk about how psilocybin can help you, how to make …
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I'm excited to announce my new role as a soon-to-be licensed psilocybin (magic mushroom) facilitator in Oregon. This will supplement my work as a relationship and self-development coach. If you're feeling stuck in your life, you might be particularly interested in this episode. Listen for more details! Learn more about working with Karin: Karin's w…
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Are you curious about polyamory? If you want to see if it's right for you, or if you simply want to understand why others would want to explore a different relationship structure, this episode is for you. Dr. Leanna Wolfe’s sex research was spirited by coming of age in the thick of the 1970s sexual revolution and feminist movement in the San Franci…
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Learn what it takes to change a relationship dynamic and improve a marriage in this conversation with Amrit Singh. Amrit has been studying Kundalini Yoga for over 30 years which gives him the ability to deeply understand and connect with his clients. In 1999 Amrit Singh decided to move to India to deepen his exploration of yoga and meditation. Afte…
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Join me in a conversation wtih Hannah Spanke to learn about Tantra and how it can make you feel more connected to everyone and everything. Hannah Spanke is a relationship coach, clinical sexologist, and passionate advocate for authentic happiness and sustainable, healthy relationships, starting with the one we have with ourselves. She has numerous …
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Befriending yoruself is part of self-development work. It's about learning to like and love yourself through building self-trust, self-acceptance, developing intuition, communcating boundaries, and connecting with others. My guest, Rachel Astarte, talks with us about the benefits of becoming your own best friend, whether you're in midlife or at any…
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If you're dating, you’ve probably had the experience of being “friend zoned.” And, perhaps, you’re someone who relegates others to the friend zone. Friends are great to have, but if you’re looking for true love, you might want to understand how to avoid this from happening. In this episode we talk about how to avoid the friend zone. We also talk ab…
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The transition from parenthood to the empty nest can be a challenging one for many reasons. While some might revel in their new-found freedom, for many others it can send them into a tailspin as they grieve their shifting roles and loss of purpose. It's also a time when many couples divorce. Add menopause into the mix and it can feel overwhelming. …
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Jason Lange is a men's embodiment coach, group facilitator, and evolutionary guide. He helps men drop in and wake up to deeper clarity in their life's purpose and relationships. He believes every man should be in a men's group for the growth and support opportunities they provide. Jason is a certified “No More Mr. Nice Guy” coach, and has trained a…
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What role does intuition play in our lives? More specifically, how can it serve us in our relationships? Kristen Bush, MS, CPC, and I get into the nitty gritty about how our intuition can make our lives better. We talk about intuition can help us with our boundaries, Kristen also gives some practical advice about how to access your intuition. Krist…
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Beck Thompson, your Dating & Relationship Coach, podcast host, and author of an international best-seller, is also the heart behind The Relationship Circle. With over a decade of experience in coaching and therapy, Beck is here to dive deep into the wonderful world of relationships. Through a compassionate and no-nonsense approach, Beck helps indiv…
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Come join us for a conversation about anxious and avoidant attachment styles and why they so often end up together. We'll also talk about conflict and what love has to do with this work. You'll also hear both of us get choked up at the end of our conversation and hear how lucky we both feel to be working with people like you! Staci Bartley is an in…
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From the bottom of my heart, thank you all for listening. See you next season! To learn more about me, visit my webiste: https://drcalde.com or go to my Instagram feed, where I'm @theloveandconnectioncoach: https://www.instagram.com/theloveandconnectioncoach/ TRANSCRIPT Intro: Karin: This is Love Is Us, Exploring Relationships and How We Connect. I…
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Cooking together -- or cooking for one another -- can be a great way to connect. Chef Raf and Toni share their tricks for how to express your love in the kitchen. Whether you're in a committed relationship, you're dating, you have kids or other family, or you have roommates, this episode has something for everyone. With three decades of professiona…
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Molly Connolly is devoted to helping women reinvent their love lives whether that’s after divorce, dating on and off the apps, or in their committed relationship. She's a former college athlete who filed for divorce 3 years into marriage, swam in the online dating pool into her late 30’s, and now she's married to the man of her spreadsheet dreams w…
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What does it take for couples to create a loving relationship that will last through retirement and beyond? Join me for this conversation with Jay and Caryl Casbon, who set out to learn the answers to that question. Caryl & Jay Casbon, are the co-authors of a newly released book, Side by Side: The Sacred Art of Couples Aging with Wisdom & Love. The…
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Relationships are messy and we're bound to make mistakes. That's part of being human. When we take responsibility for those mistakes and make repairs, it strengthens the relationship. So why is it that so many people never make repairs? We're going to talk about what tends to get in people's way, what to do about it, and how to make effective repai…
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Becoming empty nesters is a major transition for couples. While the divorce rate during this time is common, with support from a coach or therapist, couples can rediscover their passion for one another. Join Alexandra Stockwell and I for a conversation about love, passion, and the empty nest. A physician coach and Intimate Marriage Expert, Dr. Alex…
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While for some people the holidays can be a time for joy, peace, and love, for many others it is a time of stress, grief, and overwhelm. This episode is for those who want more of the former and less or the latter. Whether you're going through a divorce or break-up, you or someone close to you is ill, you can't imagine the holidays without that spe…
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The feeling of guilt is something we can all relate to at different points in our lives. While guilt can be an adaptive emotion, it can go into overdrive during motherhood. It can cause Moms to struggle to care for themselves, drain their energy, and sacrifice their health and happiness unnecessarily. They can also end up beating themselves up for …
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Sometimes the way forward in your life means ending your marriage or committed relationship with your partner. While many people think that means hiring lawyers and battling it out, it doesn’t have to be that way. Collaborative divorce can help you have a “good divorce.” Today I’m going to talk with Nanci Smith about what that means and how collabo…
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Irena Polyakova is a Dating and Relationship Coach with a deep-rooted desire to help people raise self-love and self-acceptance as well as find love. She draws upon her own experiences and a wealth of knowledge acquired through rigorous academic and life education. Her dedication lies in equipping people with the necessary tools and skills to conne…
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Brenda is an advanced trauma-informed breathwork facilitator, and trauma-informed Reiki Master, and is certified and highly trained in multiple energy healing modalities that she offers in her "Heal to the Yes" method. She is an empath, a highly sensitive person, and an intuitive. She was a music educator for 26 years and has a Masters's Degree in …
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Do you have a kid who seems to struggle when it comes to managing stress? Maybe they get anxious, lash out, and/or shut down. Whether you have a young child, a teenager, or one in between, if your child has a hard time managing big emotions, they might benefit from learning mindfulness. Lindsay Miller is my guest today and she’s a mindfulness coach…
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If you’re unfamiliar with the world of kink and BDSM, you might be surprised by some of the things in this episode. Introducing elements of kink into your relationship with your partner can reinvigorate things in the bedroom and add a spark to your marriage or partnership. That, however, is just one of kink’s potential benefits, as you’ll hear in t…
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Join us for a conversation about menopause, hormones, and how sex changes during this phase of a woman’s life. I’m joined today by Ann Bell, who started working in 1998 as a massage therapist, where she discovered the deep need for addressing mental, emotional, and relationship health in people's lives. Clients found solace in confiding in her duri…
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What does it take to step into your sexual power as a woman and connect more deeply with your partner? On today’s episode I talk with Hannah Spanke about the confining roles we often find ourselves in, and how to break free of them. We also talk about what keeps us disconnected in relationships, pleasure, tantra, the importance of connecting with o…
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Do you and your partner disagree on how often to have sex? Does it seem like one of you wants it more than the other? If so, you’re not alone! This is the reality for most couples. In this episode I explain what spontaneous and responsive desire is, as well as the many different factors that influence the likelihood that we’ll feel turned on in any…
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The Surgeon General of the United States has officially recognized that loneliness is a major public health issue. In May he released an 82-page report about how it affects people’s mental and physical health. He explains how it affects us at the individual, family, community, and societal levels. We can all play a role in ending loneliness, which …
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Many people are walking around with dysregulated nervous systems and don't even know it. Any yet, it can impact a person profoundly. When your nervous system is dysregulated, there’s more likely to be tension, conflict, and misunderstandings in your relationships. My guest today, Adam Hart, talks about how to regulate your nervous system with ease …
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This episode is for anyone in a committed, intimate relationship. In today’s episode with Dr. Ray and Jean Kadkhodaian, we talk about what it takes for people to stay together, especially in midlife. But whether you’re in your 20s, 30s, 40s or beyond, this episode has a ton of information about how to create a deep bond that will carry you through …
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As the start of the next school year approaches, many kids and teens are wondering if they’ll find friends and fit in. Relationships are paramount to a child’s healthy development, yet they are more challenging than ever given the impact and prevalence of social media. If you are a parent of kids aged 8-18, this episode is for you. My guest today, …
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Resentment and anger can damage relationships and impact the quality of our lives when we push them down and don't address them. Because those aren't emotions we like to feel, we tend to deny them or wish them away. Most people don't know how to work with those emotions on their own, but help is available. Elana Israel, former therapist turned rela…
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Many marriages and long-term, committed relationships are under a lot of stress at a time when we need connection more than ever. We all want to feel loved, but our committed relationships don't always provide that. Many are headed for divorce. While that might be the best solution for some people, Beth Rowles wants to help you avoid that path. She…
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If you'd like to understand yourself, your partner, and your relationship better, the Enneagram can help you do that. The Enneagram is a system for understanding the nine universal personality types. It holds within it a map for emotional wellness for each of the nine types, which is key to the body-mind-spirit continuum of overall wellness. When w…
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In today’s episode I talk with Erin Slutsky, an Integrative Enneagram Accredited Practitioner. The Enneagram is a personality system, made up of 9 types. When you understand your type, you better understand what motivates you, the ways you interact and relate to others, and paths for growth. And yet, there is so much more to it than that! This epis…
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Do your kids ever trigger you? As a parent, do you find yourself exhausted at the end of the day? Are you confused and frustrated by the choices your kids make? If you answered no to any of these questions, you might be superhuman! Laura Reardon is a certified Child Behavior Specialist who helps parents respond to big emotions and challenging behav…
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Have you or someone you know tried talk therapy with no success? Do you have the nagging feeling there’s something you’re not able to access in therapy or coaching but continues to hold you back in your relationships or in life? You might find that unconscious methods are more powerful for you. Today I talk with Dr. Peg Hurley Dawson about the many…
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PTSD has a tremendous impact on all areas of a person's life, including on their relationships. PTSD is an internal reaction to trauma that helps a person cope with an overwhelming event. It can also keep that person stuck in a place of pain and fear, which makes it difficult to relate to others. The good news is that there are ways to heal. Today …
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Parenting teens can sometimes feel like an impossible task -- but it can get easier. On today's episode I talk with parenting coach Jim White about how to talk with your teen so they're more likely to open up and share with you what's going on in their lives. Not only does Jim give us some helpful tools, but also shares his insights on why life now…
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James “J” Stamatelos graduated from the Duquesne University coaching program in May of 2013. Since that time, he has helped countless individuals – especially men – replace chronic insecurity and shame with a sense of internal peace and grounded confidence. J specializes in helping people break out of what he calls “anxious insecurity,” or the chro…
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You might have heard the buzz about IFS (Internal Family Systems). But why is it becoming so popular? How does it work? Is it effective? Can it help you? I talk about all of these things during this episode, which I created to give you some background and hopefully interest you in learning more about it. For more resources: Derek Scott's YouTube Ch…
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What is self-love and how can it help you improve your relationships? Judith Costa is an “Unconditional Love Coach” who helps people develop self-love. Your relationship with yourself plays a central role in your ability to connect with others. When that relationship with yourself is a kind, accepting, loving one, it will improve the quality of you…
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Are you curious about adoption? Are you an adoptee who struggles to feel like you belong and are worthy of love? Are you unsure about how to talk about it? In this episode I have a conversation with Joi Fisher-Griffin about her personal experiences growing up as a child who was adopted. Joi is a recently retired school assistant principal, publishe…
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What did you learn about love while growing up, and how does influence the way you love as an adult? How might non-attachment benefit your relationships, and how do you go from feeling anxious in your relationships to experiencing non-attachment? These are some of the areas we cover in our conversation. Zach Beach is a love coach with a Masters in …
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