What does it mean to fawn—and how can we begin to heal this trauma response?

In this episode of Let’s Talk Love, Robin sits down with licensed clinical psychologist and author Dr. Ingrid Clayton to explore the fawn response, a survival pattern that develops as a way to stay safe in unsafe environments. Drawing from her professional work, therapy practice, and lived experience, Dr. Ingrid shares how fawning shows up in relationships through people-pleasing, over-accommodating, or losing your voice—and how understanding this trauma response, often rooted in complex trauma, can help us move from self-blame to self-awareness, personal growth, and healing.

Robin and Dr. Ingrid share personal stories and insights as they unpack how early experiences and attachment wounds shape the ways we seek love, safety, and connection. They talk about the process of“unfawning” by noticing your body’s cues, rebuilding self-trust, setting healthier boundaries, and learning what safety feels like from the inside out. This conversation reminds us that healing begins with awareness—recognizing how the patterns that once kept us safe can also hold us back, and how seeing them with compassion can open the door to new ways of showing up for ourselves and those we love.

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Book - https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/779579/fawning-by-dr-ingrid-clayton/

Website - https://www.ingridclayton.com/

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What does it take to create secure, lasting love?

In this episode of Let’s Talk Love, Robin sits down with therapist, author, and attachment expert Julie Menanno to explore how we can create relationships that feel safe, connected, and enduring. Rather than focusing on the idea of a “healthy relationship,” Julie invites us to consider what it means to build a secure partnership—one rooted in emotional safety, empathy, and mutual understanding.

Drawing from her powerful book Secure Love, Julie shares how recognizing our own and our partner’s core emotional needs and attachment styles can transform the way we communicate, navigate conflict, and repair ruptures. Her approach reminds us that love thrives not in perfection, but in the consistent willingness to see, hear, and respond to one another with care.

Through her platform The Secure Relationship, Julie’s work reaches millions, helping people understand that love and connection are not luxuries—they are essential human needs. This conversation offers practical wisdom and heartfelt insight for anyone seeking to deepen intimacy, build trust, and experience the grounded joy of secure love.

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Links:https://www.thesecurerelationship.com/

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Why do we get hooked on drama and how can we break free?

This week on Let’s Talk Love, Robin sits down with clinical psychologist and founder of The Embody Lab, Dr. Scott Lyons, to explore the hidden role drama plays in our lives. Drawing from his book, Addicted to Drama: Healing Dependency on Crisis and Drama in Yourself and Others, Scott brings warmth, openness, and relatability to a subject many of us don’t fully understand—yet we all know what it feels like to get wrapped up in the chaos of other people’s lives.

Scott himself once struggled with being addicted to drama, and now he dedicates his work to helping others heal from this exhausting pattern. As he shares, drama often masks unresolved trauma—it’s a coping mechanism for pain we haven’t yet faced. Because drama is so contagious, it can ripple through our relationships and communities unless we learn to stop perpetuating it. Together, Robin and Scott unpack why we get hooked on drama and how it becomes addictive, how unresolved trauma hides behind cycles of chaos and crisis, and what neuroscience reveals about the toll these patterns take on our bodies and minds.

They also explore practical ways to step out of drama and create more peace, along with the surprising role of play in restoring joy, connection, and balance. With compassionate insights and grounded strategies, Scott offers a roadmap for breaking free from drama and building steadier, more fulfilling relationships. This conversation is a powerful reminder that awareness and compassion are key to healing—and that choosing peace over chaos is one of the greatest gifts we can give ourselves and the people we love.

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Links:https://www.drscottlyons.com/

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What does it really mean to be a “good mom”—and who gets to decide?

In this episode of Let’s Talk Love, Robin sits down with therapist, author, and mother Vanessa Bennett for a candid conversation inspired by her new book, The Motherhood Myth.

Together, they explore the myths and societal pressures placed on women, the impact of over-parenting, and the learning and growth available to all of us when we create space in our lives to just be.   Vanessa shares stories from her own journey and insights from her work, offering a grounded perspective on how women can honor themselves while caring for others.

This conversation is an invitation to release outdated expectations, embrace the full truth of motherhood, and lean into the support and connection we all need along the way.

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https://www.vanessabennett.com/the-motherhood-myth

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We’re bringing back this heartfelt and practical conversation with Paul Carrick Brunson, full of timeless wisdom on what it really takes to build meaningful relationships.

Robin is joined by Paul Brunson, globally recognized matchmaker, author, and Head of Global Research at Tinder, to explore what makes love last in today’s complex dating landscape. Drawing from his book It’s Complicated (But It Doesn’t Have to Be), Paul shares four key principles for finding a compatible partner, how to clarify your values, and why personal growth is essential for healthy connection.

Whether you’re navigating new relationships or looking to strengthen an existing one, this conversation offers thoughtful, actionable insight to support your journey.

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Website: https://www.paulcbrunson.com/

It's Complicated (But It Doesn't Have To Be): https://www.amazon.ca/Its-Complicated-But-Doesnt-Have/dp/1592407692

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Credits: the Let’s Talk Love Podcast is hosted by Robin Ducharme, recorded and edited by Maia Anstey, and transcribed by Otter.ai.

We’re excited to revisit this powerful conversation with Dr. Shefali. Whether it’s your first time listening or you’re returning to a favourite, this episode offers profound insights into self-discovery, authenticity, and the journey toward awakening.

Robin is joined by Dr. Shefali Tsabary to explore shedding societal beliefs, redefining love and relationships, and the vital role of setting boundaries as an act of self-love. Dr. Shefali highlights the importance for women to embrace their inner power through the concept of the ‘Awakened Queen’—a figure of strength, compassion, and discernment. This conversation invites listeners to reflect on consciousness in personal growth and transformation, offering practical guidance for reclaiming one’s power and stepping into a more authentic self.

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https://institute.drshefali.com

https://courses.drshefali.com/aradicalawakening

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Credits: the Let’s Talk Love Podcast is hosted by Robin Ducharme, recorded and edited by Maia Anstey, and transcribed by Otter.ai.

We’re excited to revisit a heartfelt conversation with Dené Logan, packed with deep insight into the dance between our inner masculine and feminine energies and how this shapes the way we relate.

In this episode, Robin is joined by couples therapist Dené Logan to explore themes from her book, Sovereign Love. Drawing from her work with clients and her background in depth psychology, Dené unpacks how societal conditioning has created an imbalance between masculine and feminine energies, influencing patterns in all our relationships.

Together, they dive into intimate dynamics like the abandonment-shame spiral and invisible labour, offering compassionate tools to communicate through love and transform these cycles. Dené also highlights the power of recognizing our individual soul journeys and releasing control, opening the way to genuine interdependence in connection.

Whether it’s your first time hearing this conversation or you’re returning to a favourite, we hope it offers fresh perspectives and inspires more conscious, fulfilling relationships.

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Sovereign Love: https://denelogan.com/book

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What does it mean to bring your whole self—mind, body, and spirit—into your intimate relationships?

In this transformative episode of Let’s Talk Love, Robin sits down with world-renowned sex and relationship therapist Dr. Laura Berman for a deep and soulful conversation about intimacy, healing, and awakening your sensual self.

Drawing from her powerful new book Sex Magic, Dr. Berman reveals how true sexual fulfillment begins long before you enter the bedroom. When we feel safe enough to be seen, when we’re connected to ourselves and to each other in mind, body, and spirit, we can unlock extraordinary pleasure and create next-level intimacy—what she calls “Sex Magic.”

Together, Robin and Dr. Berman explore how our beliefs about sex and self-worth shape our experiences of love and desire. You’ll hear empowering insights and practical tools for releasing shame, amplifying arousal, and stepping into your full sensual power—with presence, vulnerability, and soul.

Whether you’re healing, evolving, or simply curious, this episode is a reminder that pleasure is your birthright—and that the deepest intimacy starts within.

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Website: https://drlauraberman.com/

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What does it really take to feel secure—in yourself, your relationships, and your life?

In this soulful episode of Let’s Talk Love, Robin is joined by internationally recognized coach and founder of The Art of Healing, Trevor Hanson, for a deeply honest conversation about what it means to build true emotional security from the inside out.

They explore the roots of anxious attachment, the longing to feel safe and seen, and the inner transformation required to shift old patterns into new, empowered ways of relating. Trevor opens up about his own journey—how heartbreak, burnout, and walking away from a high-pressure career led him to profound healing and purpose.

Together, Robin and Trevor unpack what it looks like to become secure in yourself. They explore how emotional safety starts within, why self-trust, healthy boundaries, and aligned choices matter, and how healing the inner child and being held in the right kind of support can lead to powerful transformation.

Trevor shares his groundbreaking framework, The Secure-Self Journey, and the life-changing work happening inside The Secure Self Club and The Art of Healing.

Robin also reflects on her own path, feeling more secure, aligned, and self-assured than ever before, and how this inner shift is transforming her partnership and every area of her life.

If you’ve ever struggled with anxiety in relationships, people-pleasing, or feeling like your self-worth is tied to others’ approval, this episode will meet you right where you are—with practical wisdom, hope, and the gentle reminder that you are capable of deep, lasting change. Healing is possible. And it always begins within.

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Links:

FREE- Anxious to Secure: Seminarhttps://theartofhealingbytrevor.com/from-anxious-to-secure

FREE- Know Your Boundaries Workshop: https://theartofhealingbytrevor.com/know-your-boundaries

Apply to join the Secure Self Club: https://theartofhealingbytrevor.com/secure-self-club-official-dc

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Have you ever felt guilty for experiencing joy when life feels heavy?

In this powerful episode of Let’s Talk Love, Robin sits down with trauma researcher, author, and coach Dr. MaryCatherine McDonald—affectionately known as MC—to explore how joy and grief can coexist, and why embracing joy in hard times isn’t just possible, but essential.

Drawing from her transformative new book The Joy Reset, MC unpacks the neuroscience of joy, the impact of shame and emotional numbing, and the daily practices that can help us reconnect with wonder, reverence, and awe. Together, they explore how kindness supports collective healing, why choosing joy is an act of courage, and how we can retrain our brains to make joy and hope our default state.

Whether you’re moving through grief, trauma, or simply navigating a difficult season, this conversation is a deeply human reminder that joy isn’t a distraction from pain—it’s a vital part of healing. In a world that often feels overwhelming, learning to hold space for both sorrow and joy is more important than ever.

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Website: https://alchemycoaching.life/

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