Episode Title: Friends with Benefits: A Detour or a Destination?
Release Date: March 5, 2025

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Let’s talk about Friends with Benefits… shall we? It’s a topic that has intrigued, confused, and divided people for years. Despite the jokes, debates, and warnings, it’s something many of us have either experienced or considered. So, let’s unpack it together.

In this episode of L_ve Frequency, we’re diving deep into the complex layers behind FWB relationships. We’ll explore how motives, personal history, and emotional baggage shape these connections, and how understanding them can empower you to make decisions that align with your true self.

In this episode, we discuss:

• What Are Friends with Benefits (FWB)?: We break down the true meaning of FWB and the reasons why people enter into these arrangements. Is it about companionship, avoiding commitment, or simply wanting something temporary?
• Personal Reflection & Emotional Triggers: I share a personal story about my own FWB experience and the emotional wounds that shaped my perspective. Learn how your past relationships influence your current decisions and triggers.
• Motivations and Boundaries: What are your true intentions behind entering an FWB situation? Are you avoiding deeper emotional work, or are you truly looking for companionship without commitment? Let’s get clear on your motives.

By the end of this episode, you’ll have a better understanding of what FWB really means, why it might not work for everyone, and how to set boundaries that protect your emotional well-being.

Key Takeaways:

• How motivations behind FWB relationships differ and the emotional baggage we carry into them.
• The importance of setting boundaries to avoid emotional entanglements and self-sabotage.
• Why emotional self-awareness is key to navigating relationships and making choices that serve your highest good.

Resources Mentioned:

• Psychology Today article on FWB relationships

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Episode Title: Dating is Like Shopping—Here’s How to Avoid Buyer’s Remorse
Release Date: February 26, 2025

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Dating these days can feel like wandering through a store with no price tags. You’re trying things on, but no one’s telling you if it’s on sale, final purchase, or just a display model. And honestly? It’s exhausting not knowing where you stand. Too many people rush through the process, skipping steps, then wonder why things don’t last. So today, we’re slowing it down and breaking it all the way down—because love isn’t something you rush to the checkout with.

In this episode, we’re walking through the Four Stages of Dating and why each one matters. Whether you’re just stepping back into the dating scene or trying to figure out why things keep stalling, this breakdown will help you navigate the process with clarity and intention. Because when you know the steps, you don’t waste time on what’s not for you.

Here’s what we’ll cover:
• Phase 1: "I’m Outside" (Window Shopping) – Exploring what’s out there without committing, making sure you're truly open to love and not just avoiding loneliness.
• Phase 2: Dating (Holding the Item, Feeling It Out) – Testing the waters, being intentional without rushing into exclusivity.
• Phase 3: Courtship (Trying It On, Making a Decision) – The phase where exclusivity comes into play; it's about commitment and alignment before making it official.
• Phase 4: Relationship (The Purchase) – You’re all in. It’s about building something solid and maintaining the love you’ve cultivated.

Key Takeaways:
• Learn why skipping phases leads to confusion and heartbreak.
• Understand how each phase teaches you something essential about yourself and your needs.
• Discover how to move from casual dating to commitment with confidence.
• Identify red and yellow flags that signal when it’s time to pause and reassess.

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Episode Title: What Are You Really Searching For?
Release Date: February 19, 2025

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Ever been in a conversation where you're excited about someone new, only to have them talk about their ex or past relationships before you’ve even had a chance to get to know them? Whew—why does that happen? And more importantly, why do we let it happen to ourselves?

In this episode of L_ve Frequency, we’re diving deep into the emotional baggage we unknowingly bring into new connections. We’re going to talk about the real reason you keep finding yourself in conversations centered around the past, even when you’re trying to focus on something new and exciting.

You know the type—when the ex talk creeps in, and suddenly, you're back at square one, trying to figure out if you're really looking for love or just seeking validation. So, let's unpack this, shall we?

In this episode, we discuss:
 • The Foundation of Connection: Why leading with your past in a new relationship doesn’t set you up for success—and how to stop doing it.
• Emotional Intelligence (EQ): Are you bringing your emotional growth into your new connections, or are you stuck in a cycle of rehashing old hurts? Let's break down how EQ can make all the difference.
• What Are You Really Searching For?: Are you seeking connection, or are you just trying to close old chapters you never finished? We’ll explore how to shift the conversation from your past to your potential.

By the end of this episode, you’ll understand why focusing on who you’re becoming instead of who you were can completely transform your dating game.

Key Takeaways:
• How focusing on the present instead of the past can create deeper connections.
• Why emotional intelligence is the key to breaking toxic patterns and moving forward.
• Simple ways to start conversations that build connection, not walls.

Resources Mentioned:
• APA Link on Psychotherapy

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Episode 55: Wash Your Face: A Skincare Routine for Your Soul
 

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In today’s episode, we’re talking about something simple yet deeply transformative: washing your face. No, this isn’t just about skincare—it’s a framework for processing your emotions and taking care of your soul when life feels overwhelming.

When a relationship ends or emotions run high, it’s tempting to spiral into self-doubt or avoidance. But what if I told you that the same steps we use to care for our skin can teach us how to nurture ourselves emotionally? This episode breaks down how the simple act of cleansing, correcting, hydrating, and protecting can guide you through difficult emotions and help you regain clarity, balance, and peace.

• How cleansing your skin mirrors the need to release emotional clutter.
• Why correcting isn’t about “fixing” yourself but about intentional growth.
• The importance of hydration—not just for your body, but for your spirit.
• How setting boundaries is the emotional equivalent of SPF: essential for protection.

By the end of this episode, you’ll have a self-care ritual that’s not just about glowing skin but about glowing from within.

Key Takeaways

• Learn how the steps of a skincare routine—cleanse, correct, hydrate, and protect—apply to emotional self-care.
• Understand why emotional cleansing is vital to clearing away unprocessed feelings and starting fresh.
• Discover how to replenish your energy and build resilience through intentional self-care.
• Gain tools to protect your progress with boundaries and emotional “SPF.”

Resources Mentioned

• Episode 54: What's in Your Bag? Unpacking the Language of Pain vs. Joy 

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Episode 54: What's in Your Bag? The Language of Pain vs. Joy

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In this episode, we're diving into something so important for how we show up in relationships: emotional baggage. Yep, I said it. We all have it—whether we want to admit it or not. But here's the thing: if we don’t take time to unpack what’s weighing us down, we’re going to keep carrying it into every new chapter, every new season.

Today’s episode focuses on how to start unpacking that baggage by understanding the language of pain and joy. We all speak one of these languages, but which one are you speaking in your relationships? You might be wondering: “How do I figure that out?” That’s where the fun part comes in. I’m walking you through an activity that will help you reflect on the emotional baggage you're carrying into your next season. We’re going to ask some powerful questions that are going to shift how you see yourself and what you're bringing to the table.

We’ll unpack the difference between pain and joy—the vibe you’re bringing into your relationships. The truth is, you can't step into a new season until you know what’s in your bag, babe. Is it full of past pain, old wounds, and projections? Or is it packed with joy, clarity, and peace?

We'll explore: 

• What’s the single greatest lesson you carry with you to date?
• What are three words you would use to describe yourself?
• What is your single greatest asset or strength?

By the end of this episode, you’ll have the tools to assess your emotional baggage, unpack what’s no longer serving you, and step into your next season with a clearer, lighter heart. 🎒

Key Takeaways:

• Discover the powerful difference between the language of pain and the language of joy, and how it shapes your relationships.
• Walk through a reflective exercise to help you assess what emotional baggage you’re packing.
• Learn how to shift from carrying pain to carrying joy in your next season.
• Gain clarity on what you’re bringing into your next relationship (and what you need to leave behind).

Resources Mentioned:

• Episode 51: Are the decisions you are making aligning with what you say you want? (Q was previously mentioned here.)

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Welcome back, love warriors! This is your heart's compass, Nia, guiding you once again on your journey of self-discovery and connection. In today's soul-nourishing episode, we'll unwrap the layers of affection, fear, and the most intimate reflections from our formative years.

We'll ask the hard questions like, "Are you the person you needed when you were younger?" and explore how our childhood voids shape our search for love and belonging. We'll discuss how facing our roots—the traumas and fears—shapes our quest for connection, and why the math of pain plus fear rarely equals love. And brace yourself, beloved listeners, because today I'm baring it all, sharing my own story of loneliness, loss, and survival—the raw and uncensored path that forged me into a haven for my three amazing daughters.

We'll also dive into a meaningful exercise that marries nostalgia with healing, where changing a simple phone wallpaper can become a gateway to embracing and nurturing the younger versions of ourselves. Because in this community, we learn that to love others, we must first face the person in the mirror, embrace our inner child, and come home to ourselves.

Prepare to feel deeply, challenge your inner narratives, and possibly shed a tear or two. So, take a seat, open your heart, and let's journey together as we turn pain into power, one episode at a time.

Now, let go of those inhibitions, and let's get growing, because here on Love Frequency, we confront our history to shape our destiny. Keep tuning in, and remember—when you know, you grow.

Episode Reflection/ Journal Prompts: 

1. Nia opens up about her quest to find a "home" and a sense of belonging. Discuss how the concept of "home" can be more of an internal than external place.
2. The exercise of changing your phone's wallpaper to a picture of yourself during a difficult childhood moment is an invitation to reflect and heal. If you were to participate in this exercise, which image would you choose and why?
3. Reflecting on the journey of self-love Nia describes, discuss how reconnecting with one's inner child can be a transformative step toward personal healing and growth.

Episode Resources: 

• Change Your Phone Wallpaper; Change Your Life (FB reel)
• Follow me on IG to see my HS Senior picture @L_ve Frequency

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Hey Loves! In this heart-to-heart episode we unpacked the sheer power of setting and enforcing firm lines in our relationships. Reflecting on personal experiences, I opened up about the consequences of ignoring our own limits. We explored the difference between rigid, porous, and healthy boundaries, and how maintaining them is key to self-respect and empowerment. Remember, communicating needs without fear or control is a form of self-love. Join us as we embrace transformation and courageously set boundaries that honor who we are. Tune in, rate and review, and let's keep breaking those destructive patterns together. Let's continue to transform pain into power on the only podcast that loves you back! Come empty. Leave full... because when you know.- you grow!!


Episode Reflection/ Journal Prompts: 

1. Are there aspects of yourself or your behavior that you are proud of, but also recognize as potential weaknesses? How can you navigate these dualities in a healthy way?
2. Consider a past relationship or connection where you felt manipulated or subject to unhealthy boundaries. How did you contribute to these dynamics, and what could you have done differently?
3. Evaluate your own boundaries by identifying which of the three categories (rigid, porous, healthy) they align with. Provide examples from your own interactions and relationships.

Episode Resources: 

• Two Friends Story shared with me by friend, Jhaymia
• What Are Personal Boundaries provided by TherapistAid.com
• Setting Healthy Boundaries in Relationships provided by HealthGuide.org

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Hey Love! Have you ever found yourself in a relationship entanglement, unsure of how to navigate? Join me, Nia, as we dive into some real-life relationship scenarios, offering a fresh perspective on love, boundaries, and personal growth. Drawing from the intricate relationship dilemmas of a good friend, we explore everything from uncomfortable advances made by a friend's wife to a blossoming workplace romance. If you find yourself in a Season of Accountability this episode is for you, because when you know... you grow. 

Question: Are the decisions you're making aligning with what you say you want?

Episode Resources: 

• Episode 49: A Fresh Perspective on Friendships and Awkward Flirtations

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Hey Love! Are your relationships bringing you growth or grief? Are you setting boundaries or letting people trample over your space? Discover how to identify and nurture meaningful connections, set healthy boundaries, and cultivate personal growth. We'll explore the reason-based, seasonal, and lifetime relationships- understanding the unique value each one brings to our lives just in time for cuffing season. Because when you know... you grow! 

Question: How do you hold yourself accountable to the frequency you bring into your connections or do you always look for an excuse to explain away your bullshit?

Episode Resources: 

• What Are Friends For? A Reason, Season, or Lifetime
•  Reason, Season and a Lifetime-Poem

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When faced with an awkward flirtation from a friend's spouse, how do you react? Taking a deep dive into this delicate situation, one of my dearest friends and I engage in a candid conversation about the importance of clear and direct communication within our friendships. We examine the critical role boundaries play and how such uncomfortable circumstances can become a springboard for personal growth.

As we sift through the nuances of this predicament, the significance of collecting all relevant information before forming judgments or dispensing advice becomes paramount. We ponder over various questions that not only help illuminate the situation but also pave the way for self-reflection and progress. By unpacking this intricate issue together, we hope to offer a fresh outlook on handling complicated scenarios and nurturing healthier relationships. Don't miss out on this enlightening discourse that promises to reframe your perspective!

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