It’s the 10th Episode anniversary of the Learn to Love Podcast!
Just 10 weeks ago the first episode of the Learn to Love podcast aired, and what a wonderful, educational, and heart-warming ride it has been. We’ve met and learned from some truly amazing individuals doing incredible work in the world.
Here’s some things we learned so far:
In Episode 1, relationship lifestyle expert Mai Vu expressed how important it is to take care of ourselves first, before we head right into the dating world, to make sure we are open enough to let love in.
And we can begin extending love to ourselves by being our own best supportive friend, then we’ll come into our dating world from a place of fullness and wholeness.
Click here to listen to Episode 1.
In Episode 2, we learned from love and sacred sexuality coach Tobin Zivon about the Divine Design: how the problem areas in our relationships are both signposts to and opportunities for growth and healing.
Tobin described the path of awakened loving as an incredible love loop: the more we open up to love, the more love encourages us to open up, again and again.
Click here to listen to Episode 2.
In Episode 3, we heard from couples therapist Jourdan Blue that every relationship will encounter conflict, but the difference between successful relationships and those that break up are how the couple approaches the problem.
The biggest difference is successful couples have a growth-oriented mindset: they support each other in meeting problems and overcoming them.
Click here to listen to Episode 3.
In Episode 4, thought leader and relationship coach Gigi Azmy expressed how a conscious relationships means a relationship where people are taking their personal growth seriously, and looking at the story they are telling themselves.
We also learned about the misunderstanding we often hold that we have to love ourselves first. In reality when you’re traumatized or experienced brokenness in your childhood, it’s really hard to love yourself and even know what self love looks like.
Click here to listen to Episode 4.
In Episode 5, Dr. Alison Ash explained to us that seduction is the balance of safety and turn-on, chemistry is an interactional co-created experience, and rejection is hard for everyone.
We also learned that shame is a fear of rejection, and the antidote to shame is acceptance and belonging.
Click here to listen to Episode 5.
In Episode 6, coach and educator Finn Deerhart explained that we can find meaning and purpose through our own sexual expression. We learned how sex can be extremely vulnerable, and in that vulnerability, we access previously pushed away sides of ourselves.
Finn also described how religion is a structural house that points to a divine reality, and our spiritual path and the path of healing can be one and the same.
In Episode 7, spiritual teacher and therapist John Pendergast explained that our heart is a place of spaciousness and aliveness, and the home of who we TRULY are.
By beginning an authentic exploration and inquiry into the nature of our hearts, we discover deeper dimensions to our soul and feel an overwhelming connectedness with all things.
Click here to listen to Episode 7.
In Episode 8, coach and sexual communication expert Marcia Baczynski explained how healthy boundaries means having strong, supportive walls and open windows, to give you space and time to meet your needs, while staying open to love and connection.
We learned that taking time to recharge should never be a source of guilt, how important it is to have a check-in time with your partner, and that love IS NOT a zero-sum game.
Click here to listen to Episode 8.
In Episode 9, dating coach Ruby Le explained that while introversion is a part of our personality, shyness is a skill or a habit that might need to be worked on if we are to succeed on both our professional and our dating lives.
Ruby also explained that on first dates it can really help to find overlapping interests to keep things interesting, while also seeing if the two of you have shared values, which will be crucial down the line for your relationship to succeed.
Click here to listen to Episode 9.
And finally in Episode 10, author and mindfulness expert Julie Potiker told us about the three pillars of self-compassion: mindfulness, self-kindness, and common humanity.
Julie also shared ways to source more compassion for ourselves, including using words of affirmation and loving touch to give ourselves the love we deserve. Not only can we keep a gratitude journal, but also even create a “joy list” of things we can do for ourselves that bring us joy.
Click here to listen to Episode 10.
What’s been your favorite episode so far? What has been your biggest takeaway? Who do you think should be an upcoming guest? Did any questions come up when listening that you want answered?
Comment below!
