Healing Through Love

**Trigger Warning: During this episode, you will hear references to suicide and substance abuse. Please listen with care and head to the links below for more support:

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

Crisis Text Line

SAMHSA’s National Helpline

During this episode, I tell the story of my first love!

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During this episode, I sit down with dating & relationships specialist, Collette Gee. She shares about things we as a society need to challenge about love & relationships (06:22) the differences between codependency and co-regulating with a partner (13:18) and how she supports women of color navigate the dating scene and societal struggles (29:23). Follow Collette @findinghappily on IG and her website where you can purchase her book "Finding Happily... No Rules No Frogs No Pretending" and more!

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We all have so much to unlearn about love, dating and relationships. Today I chat with media producer and writer, Elaine Shivers Cacanindin. She shares about being able to say "I love you" (07:07) the power of non-romantic, platonic relationships (17:45) and some things we need to unlearn about relationships (22:37). Follow Elaine @cakenindin on IG.

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Today I talk with athletic director and podcast host of "Shisha Stories", Ryan Mason. He shares about how he shows love (06:39) the importance of passion and style in an ideal partner (12:08) and lessons from his worst date story (17:50). Follow Ryan @rcmason1 on IG to check out his vibe and his return to the "Shisha Stories" podcast.

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During this episode, I give an update on my matchmaking experience and answer the question of "when will I know I'm ready to commit"? I talk about my past patterns (05:50) the importance of feeling safe, seen and savored (12:55) and committing to how I feel now rather than forecasting the end of a relationship (18:22).

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Today I sit down with comedian, video producer and hopeless romantic, Tess Tregellas! We talk about how dating impacts art and work (07:03) Tess' upcoming variety show "My Life as a Rom Com" (15:48) getting "feedback" in dating (27:05) and speaking for OUR audience (32:54). Follow Tess at @tesstreg on IG or @tesstregellas on TikTok. Check out her upcoming show "My Life as a Rom Com" and follow @my.life.as.a.rom.com on IG. 

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During this episode, I talk with kinesiologist, mentor, and author, Amanda Kate. We talk about the physical side effects she experienced that pushed her to seek help in healing (08:39) how her work as a kinesiologist has impacted her relationships (23:38) and remembering that we are not broken (36:53). Follow Amanda Kate @amanda__kate on IG and @divinelymessy on TikTok. You can learn about her healing work on her website as well as order her book "DIVINE. MESSY. HUMAN. A spiritual guide to prioritising internal truth over external influence".

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Time for a catch up! Today I talk about recent updates to my matchmaking journey, and how I'm working on trusting myself better. First, remembering how I've worked through difficult decisions in the past (05:08). Secondly, reflecting on how my body can provide me with peace through processing my emotions (09:13) and lastly accepting that mistakes are inevitable (11:56). 

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**Trigger Warning: During this episode, you will hear references to domestic violence and eating disorders. Please listen with care and head to the links below for more support:

National Domestic Violence Hotline

National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders

Special sit down with one of our favorite listeners, Roisin Bermingham, a domestic violence advocate. During this episode we talk about Roisin's early dating life (07:47) what it means to have an avoidant attachment style (18:52) the grief of having to end a close friendship (30:23) and the power of sisterhood (35:22). Follow Roisin's personal journey @roisinb1 or follow her artistic endeavors @roisincreative on IG and @roisincreative on TikTok.

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Do I really believe that I'll be able to find love one day? I chat with fitness instructor, artist & influencer, Walter Kemp Jr. We talk about his weight loss journey of losing over 100 lbs (04:58) the inner growth he needed in order to meet his current partner (13:26) some of the gifts he's finding from love (19:56) and the beauty of Black Love (26:11). Follow Walter @walterkemp2 on IG and head to www.walterkemp.com to get your fitness, fashion and over all inspiration needs!

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