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What happens when one of LA’s Best Dating Coaches, Amie Leadingham, and her husband, Kevin Leadingham, a reality TV Producer/Director turn on their microphones to highlight some of dating’s biggest Do’s and Don’ts by breaking down behaviors captured on hit dating shows? Their love child, Sex, Love & Mindful Dating, is born. A podcast that helps singles learn from the mistakes of unfortunate reality stars so they can not repeat them. Together the couple offers advice about mindful dating, as ...
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S1 Episode 12: Del Martin & Phyllis Lyon – The Daughters of Bilitis
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Del Martin and Phyllis Lyon have the distinction of being the first gay couple to be married in the state of California. But their journey to the altar is far from an easy one. That's because, after that fateful day in 1949 when girl meets girl, the two will spend much of their 55-year love affair fighting for basic human rights beginning with the …
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S1 Episode 11: Cesar & Helen Chavez - An Unbreakable Union
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Cesar Chavez is famous the world over for being a relentless labor leader and civil rights activist who spent a lifetime fighting for the rights of farmworkers and their families. For decades, he worked to get this disenfranchised group higher wages, safer working conditions, and a better life in general. But he doesn’t undertake this monumental cr…
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S1 Episode 10: General Tom Thumb & Lavinia Warren | The World's Biggest "Little" Love Story
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On February 10, 1863, a wedding occurs in Manhattan’s Grace Church that takes New York City and the rest of the world by storm. The “fairy wedding” as it will be known, has a guest list that consists of the crème de le crème of high society and is so popular with the masses that it knocks coverage of the American Civil War (which is at its height) …
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S1 Episode 9: Eija-Ritta Berliner-Mauer & The Berlin Wall | The “Object” of My Affection
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Great love stories come in all shapes and sizes and the one Swedish model-maker Eija-Ritta Eklöf has for her man is no exception. The love affair begins in 1961 when she is just seven years old and watching a television program about an electrifying new construction project in Berlin, Germany. Unfolding on screen right before her eyes is the birth …
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S1 Episode 8: Pierre & Marie Curie | Love & Fallout
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Pierre and Marie Curie are the most successful and renowned husband and wife team in the history of science. Together they make discoveries in radioactivity (even coining the term ‘radioactivity’) that will lead to everything from the modern X-ray to radiation therapy for cancer treatment. But their path to true love and scientific innovation is fa…
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Dating Red Flags that End Relationships - Season 2, Episode 7
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When it comes to dating, it is smart for singles to be on the lookout for red flag warning signs. Especially when these red flags tell them someone is just not right for them. On the surface, some dating red flags may seem obvious to spot, but far too many singles either ignore them or fail to see these red flags until it is too late. Our goal in t…
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S1 Episode 7: John & Abigail Adams | A Revolutionary Marriage
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John and Abigail Adams are arguably, America’s first power couple. John is one of the United States’ founding fathers and its 2nd President. And although she grows up in a time and place when a woman’s role is a domestic one and they're meant to be seen not heard, Abigail is a true outlier. She is highly intelligent, multilingual, politically savvy…
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S1 Episode 6: Sir Elton John & David Furnish | Saturday Night’s Alright… for Lovin'
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Pop icon Sir Elton John became rich, famous, and wildly successful by the age of just 23, but finding true love did not come so easily. After years of alcohol and drug abuse which fueled toxic and destructive relationships with both men and women, Elton knew something had to change. So after getting sober at 43, he decides to bring some new people …
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S1 Episode 5: Tom Hanks & Rita Wilson | My Big Fat Greek Love Story
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One of Hollywood’s true power couples, Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson are known the world over for the characters they play on-screen and the red-carpet treatment they receive in life. Lesser known is how the two came together and what makes their nearly three-decade-long relationship work. Like a Hollywood screenplay, Tom and Rita’s love affair comes c…
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S1 Episode 4: Jackie & Rachel Robinson | Love, Hate & Baseball
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Jackie Robinson is the first black player to make it into Major League Baseball in the modern era. He is also one of the most important and admired people in baseball history… if not in American history. But what many don’t know about Jackie Robinson is that his rise to the big leagues was no solo effort. Although his wife Rachel doesn’t swing at a…
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S1 Episode 3: King Edward VIII & Wallis Simpson | W.E. Are One
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Falling in love with and marrying a prince has been written about and fantasized about by women for centuries. So when American socialite Wallis Simpson meets the Prince of Wales in 1931, a fairy tale story begins to take shape… sort of. That’s because when the prince is unexpectedly thrust onto the throne and becomes King of England, things begin …
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S1 Episode 2: Kurt & Gerda Klein | The Holocaust: A Love Story
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In the final days of World War II, army intelligence officer Lt. Kurt Klein is given orders to go check out an abandoned Czechoslovakian bicycle factory. There, he comes across a young Polish woman named Gerda Weissman. Her unimaginable physical decay and frailty reveal the consequences of her years spent in arguably the worst place the war has to …
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S1 Episode 1: Richard & Mildred Loving | A "Loving" Relationship
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Fast asleep in the bedroom of their rural Virginia home, Richard and Mildred Loving are like any young newlywed couple in love who have a plan to spend the rest of their lives together. Unfortunately, local law enforcement has other ideas for the Lovings... an arrest and a trip to jail. The reasoning for their arrest is simple it’s 1958, they're in…
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10 Signs You're Dating a Narcissist- Season 2, Episode 6
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There’s a big difference in dating someone who is confident and has a strong sense of self than dating someone who is all about... well, just all about themselves (aka a Narcissist). Far too many singles out there confuse the confident personality traits with the insecurity based traits of a narcissist. The result of this mix-up is a dating history…
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When to Get Back With Your Ex!- Season 2, Episode 5
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One of the biggest mistakes singles make is letting their past relationships negatively affect their present and future ones. Even though breakups can be a difficult and painful part of love, they still contain valuable learning lessons that when processed correctly can truly improve your love life. In this episode, Kevin and Amie tell intimate sto…
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How the Art of Conversation Makes You Hotter - Season 2, Episode4
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*Updated* Did you know that by understanding and mastering the lost art of conversation you will become more attractive to other singles? This episode is all about how active listening, vulnerability, and other relationship-building skills will completely transform your love life and teach you how to connect through conversation. Important takeaway…
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The “It’s All About Sex” Episode - Season 2, Episode 3
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Sex is an important aspect of any long-term relationship, but just how important is it? This question can be better answered by investigating the societal pressures, like the “three-date rule,” which causes many singles to negotiate their sexual boundaries and misinterpret when to have sex. In this episode, Kevin and Amie will share experiences fro…
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The Secret To First Date Success - Season 2, Episode 2
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For singles who are looking for long-lasting love, the first date is a necessary, but an often unwelcomed event. The awkward silences, the unstimulating conversations, or lack of chemistry can prove trying for even the most trident dater. In this episode, Kevin and Amie will breakdown what happened on the first date that led to their eventual marri…
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How To Not F*** Up at Online Dating! - Season 2, Episode 1
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Approximately 25% of all long-term relationships get their start from an online connection. This includes the creators of this podcast Kevin and Amie who met on an online dating website almost a decade ago. Kevin and Amie share the serendipitous and uplifting story of how they met, as well as offer up some valuable strategies to help you improve yo…
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How Do I Know If They Are Marriage Material? - Love is Blind, Season 1, Episode 10
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The wedding day has arrived in the form of Episode 10 of “Love is Blind.” Each of the couples will finally let us know if the person they fell for in the experiment is really marriage material. Kevin and Amie will share stories from their own 8-year marriage, as well as powerful principles from Amie’s Conscious Dating program to help make sure that…
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Do Soulmates REALLY Exist? - Love is Blind, Season 1, Episode 9
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The idea that there is one perfect person out there for each of us is a theory that has been around for centuries. By breaking down Episode 9 of “Love is Blind” Kevin and Amie will ask the question, “Do soulmates really exist?” By doing so they will unveil the truth that believing in soulmates may hurt your chances in finding love lasting love. Imp…
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Who is REALLY in Control of Your Love Life? - Love is Blind, Season 1, Episode 8
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Ever been in one of those relationships where you feel like you HAVE TO take the next step, but your gut is telling you not to? In this show, we will share the eight outside influences that may be affecting your decisions when it comes to love. By breaking down Episode 8 of “Love is Blind,” Kevin and Amie bring clarity to some of these influences a…
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The Number One Reason for Divorce Might Surprise You... - Love is Blind, Season 1, Episode 7
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Couples face many challenges when it comes to staying together long term. In this show, we tackle what studies have shown to be the number one reason for divorce. The good news is there are powerful tools to greatly lower the chances of a broken marriage being in your future. Kevin and Amie will dissect Episode 7 of “Love is Blind” and see how the …
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How “Non-Negotiables” Can Save Your Love Life - Love is Blind, Season 1, Episode 6
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If you have had a hard time “screening and picking” quality partners, this episode is for you. We will introduce you to a powerful new dating tool called Non-negotiables. Non-negotiables are the core values you require to match with your partner in order to experience relationship bliss. When you’re aware of your Non-negotiables (aka your deal-brea…
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How to Avoid Getting Caught in the Comparison Trap - Love is Blind, Season 1, Episode 5
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Far too many people end up comparing and measuring what they see in other people's lives to their own. This phenomenon is called the “Comparison Trap.” Whether it comes from people we see every day or social media posts or even reality TV, we are constantly bombarded with one-sided images of people's lives or relationships that cause tremendous ins…
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Don't Fall for the Fairy Tale Trap - Love is Blind, Season 1, Episode 4
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Some of our "Love is Blind" couples are truly connecting on a very deep and real level, while others are seemingly living in a fairy tale. This idea of a new and exciting relationship being like some fairy tale or romantic movie is deeply rooted in our culture. The main culprit for this is often the TV and movies we watch growing up that showcase u…
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The Equation of Love - Love is Blind, Season 1, Episode 3
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What do you think is required to have a long-lasting relationship? In this show, Amie and Kevin will help answer the question by introducing a compelling new dating tool called the “Equation of Love.” This exciting new formula for understanding what it takes to find long-lasting love. It also serves as a simple mathematical love roadmap to anyone w…
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The Power of Vulnerability - Love is Blind, Season 1, Episode 2
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“The Power of Vulnerability” is an important concept brought to life by Brené Brown that can help any single find lasting love. In episode 2, we discuss vulnerability’s core elements as well as a breakdown of the show “Love is Blind” and how the couple’s use vulnerability to connect in their courtships. Grab my free Ebook, 5 Dating Traps to Avoid ►…
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Is Love Blind? - Love is Blind, Season 1, Episode 1
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Can you really fall in love with somebody without ever seeing them? In this episode, Amie and Kevin tackle Netflix's hit, Love is Blind: Episode 1. The couple also breaks down the red and green flag behaviors of the perspective daters as they have their first dates in the pods. Tune in to find out if true lasting love is really blind. Grab my free …
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