Becoming Relationship Ready

Becoming Relationship Ready

By Lila TurnerSociety & CultureEducationSelf-ImprovementRelationships
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Becoming Relationship Ready episodes

  • Parenting, Partnership, and Presence w/ Leslie Zinn
    Leslie Zinn shares her journey from growing up in a turbulent household to becoming a single mom and eventually finding a deeply supportive relationship. Her story is filled with warmth, humor, and unexpected turns, showing how healing and self-awareness can open the door to connection. Through parenting, entrepreneurship, and a little Latin dancing, Leslie discovered what it means to be present, soft, and truly ready for love.
    38 min
  • Peace Over Perfection: Let Go of Control w/ Katie Steel
    Not everyone reacts the same to really hitting it off with someone new. Sometimes things going really well with a new romantic connection can be overwhelming. Meet Katie, whose first steps into a new relationship brought more than just excitement - they stirred a wave of unexpected anxiety. In this episode, Katie shares how a profoundly deep connection with someone new unearthed old mental habits and emotional tension, even though, intuitively, this new person felt right. Through gentle self-awareness and a shift in perspective, she discovered how turning toward her own calm allowed her to show up fully, speak honestly, and experience the relationship as it unfolded - with a spacious, nurturing pace.
    36 min
  • The Power of Reversible Risks in Love and Career w/ Dre Wien
    Lila and Dre Wien explore how bold choices and deep self-trust can create a life that feels true, whether you’re building a boutique or finding the right partner. Dre opens up about taking reversible risks - from moving across the world to starting new businesses - without the fear of breaking something. Along the way, she shares how tuning into her body and embracing softness transformed both her career path and her marriage.
    40 min
  • When You’re Ready, Love Feels Different w/ Tracy Marlowe
    Tracy Marlowe shares her warm, honest journey of becoming herself again after a long marriage, building a business that empowers women, and finally finding love without losing herself in the process. She opens up about the quiet courage it took to heal, rediscover what lights her up, and align her life with the love she desired. Her story reminds us that relationships can feel expansive, not confining, when we allow ourselves to be fully seen and known.
    32 min
  • Choosing Love Without Losing Yourself w/ Kate Morgan
    Kate Morgan joins Lila to talk about why high-achieving women often get stuck in their love lives and how the same intentional approach that builds strong teams can help you build a meaningful relationship. She shares her honest insights on why many women shrink themselves to fit into relationships that don’t truly align with their values and desires. This conversation is an invitation to stop settling, get clear on what you want, and create the type of love that feels aligned with the life you’re building.
    39 min
  • The Quiet Voice That Changed Everything: Divorce, Wisdom, and Self-Trust

    “There’s a difference between a loud, reactive thought and a quiet knowing. When the quiet one came, I finally listened.”


    What happens when the life that looked perfect on paper no longer feels right in your heart? Alexis Colantonio joins Lila for a raw, soulful conversation about navigating the middle of a separation, not with hindsight, but while still deep in the mess of it. She opens up about the emotional complexity of divorce, the surprising clarity that emerged, and how she’s learning to move forward while parenting three kids through it all - with honesty, grace, and a whole lot of self-trust.


    Learn more about Alexis at Pure Natural Living.


    What You'll Love About This Conversation:


    • Reality vs. Potential: Alexis realized she had married an idea, not a person, and shares how we often confuse potential for partnership.
    • Divorce While Raising Kids: Parenting through a separation brought its own chaos, but Alexis found strength in honesty, presence, and learning to let go of control.
    • The Quiet Voice of Truth: True clarity didn’t come in chaos - it came in calm. She knew it was time to leave, not from anger, but from a peaceful sense of self-trust.


    Next Step: If you’ve ever questioned your inner voice or felt stuck in something that "should" work but doesn't, press play and listen in—you’re not alone.


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    She talks about how clarity in divorce didn't come from anger but deep calm. I thought of our last talk. You’ll love this one.


    Lila has a new book!

    Lila has written a self-help guide offering a radically different way to date. It shows the importance of understanding yourself rather than working on yourself or your relationship. Establishing the deepest, truest version of yourself will dramatically improve your inner trust and connection with others.


    Get your copy of Becoming Relationship Ready on Amazon, Waterstones, or as an eBook at https://www.relationship-ready.co.uk/relationship-ready-book.


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    38 min
  • The Thought Shift That Made Space for Real Love with Susan Marmot
    Susan Marmot’s journey through heartbreak, self-discovery, and true connection is powerful. She opens up about marrying young in search of safety, leaving a marriage that no longer served her, and the surprising, grounded way she eventually found love again. Not by fixing herself, but by being deeply present and trusting her inner wisdom. This conversation is heartfelt, funny, raw, and full of life lessons that will resonate with anyone who’s ever doubted whether real love is still possible for them.
    45 min
  • Letting Go of the Rules – Redefining What Dating Can Be with Zebedee Friedman
    Lila Turner sits down with her sister, Zebedee, for a refreshingly real conversation about life after heartbreak, redefining connection, and the magic of dating without the pressure. Zebedee shares her journey from COVID-era breakup blues to building a vibrant, flirt-friendly life rooted in honesty, clarity, and her own invention: the "undate." This episode is full of wit, wisdom, and a radically new take on how to meet people, without the usual rules, pressure, or romantic scripts.
    35 min
  • Redefining Cultural Narratives through Burlesque with Pat Elle
    In this episode, Asha, also known as Pat Elle, shares her remarkable journey from marketing professional to professional burlesque performer. Through vulnerability, humor, and authenticity, she explores themes of identity, cultural representation, and the power of embracing sensuality. Asha’s story celebrates breaking stereotypes, owning individuality, and learning to love oneself fully.
    41 min
  • How to Date Fearlessly and Find Your Match with Rhino Julie
    Lila gets honest with Rhino Julie, an entrepreneur and fearless truth-seeker who shares her remarkable journey of self-discovery, relationships, and resilience. From overcoming self-doubt to reshaping her beliefs, Rhino Julie’s story is a testament to the power of following what feels true. She opens up about how she navigated an unhappy marriage, transformed her passion for fitness into a thriving business, and redefined dating through a fearless and practical approach.
    51 min

About Becoming Relationship Ready

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Becoming Relationship Ready will help you show up in your love life with fresh thinking, opening a world of possibilities. With a new way to approach dating - a new dating life is just one thought…