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In this episode of Let’s Talk Love, Robin is joined by Dr. Shefali to explore themes of self-discovery, authenticity, and the journey towards becoming an awakened individual. They discuss the importance of shedding societal beliefs, redefining love and relationships, and the significance of setting boundaries for self-love. Dr. Shefali emphasizes the need for women to embrace their inner power and the concept of the 'Awakened Queen,' who embodies strength, compassion, and discernment. This conversation invites listeners to reflect on the role of consciousness in personal growth and transformation, offering practical insights into reclaiming one's power and stepping into a more authentic self.

Takeaways:

• The journey of awakening is ongoing and cyclical.
• Women often live disconnected from their true selves due to societal expectations.
• Deconstructing beliefs is essential for authentic relationships.
• High love begins with self-acceptance and authenticity.
• Boundaries are crucial for self-love and personal growth.
• Consciousness quotient helps in discerning relationships.
• Awakened individuals co-create their reality and take responsibility for their lives.
• The awakened queen embodies strength, compassion, and community.
• Self-awareness is the first step towards transformation.
• Social media can create feelings of lack and insecurity.

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https://institute.drshefali.com

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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.

Welcome back for Season 8 of Let’s Talk Love! In this episode, Robin sits down with Cat Cantrill, an experienced Matchmaker and Dating Coach to gain new insights on dating today. Cat shares her personal journey into the love industry, emphasizing the importance of self-love and understanding one's needs in relationships. They discuss the significance of reevaluating (or letting go of) non-negotiables, the skills required for dating, and practical strategies for meeting potential partners in real life. Cat and Robin encourage listeners to view dating as a journey of self-discovery rather than a series of failures. They explore how each date can reveal new aspects of oneself and help clarify what you’re truly seeking in a partner. The conversation highlights the growth that comes from embracing the process without being overly attached to the outcomes.

Takeaways:

• Self-love is crucial for attracting the right partner.
• Many clients don't truly know what they want in a partner.
• Rejection can be a form of protection and redirection in dating.
• Non-negotiables in relationships may not be as rigid as we think.
• Dating is a skill that can be learned and one that requires practice and openness.
• The Two, Three, Five formula helps guide dating decisions.
• It's important to communicate your openness to dating with others.  Ask for introductions!

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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.

This week on Let's Talk Love, Robin sits down with author, Ruby Dhal, to talk about her newest book, "The Path to Self-Love." Ruby emphasizes that self-love is not just about indulging in feel-good activities, but also about taking care of oneself and addressing internal issues.

Ruby shares her personal journey of healing and self-discovery, highlighting the role of healthy relationships, boundary setting and having tough conversations. She challenges the misconception that healing is a linear process with a clear endpoint, emphasizing its ongoing nature and the need for continuous self-work.

Robin and Ruby explore how childhood experiences shape our perceptions of love and the importance of breaking free from intergenerational trauma. 

This episode provides practical advice for embracing tough self-love, fostering genuine connections, and living a more fulfilling life.

Takeaways:

• Self-love is an ongoing process of healing and growth, and it is important to surround ourselves with positive energy and healthy relationships.
• Tough self-love requires addressing internal issues and having difficult conversations.
• Healing is an ongoing process that requires continuous self-work.
• Healthy relationships can play a significant role in healing and self-discovery. 
• Childhood experiences shape our perception of love and relationships, and it takes conscious effort to unlearn unhealthy behaviors.
• Setting boundaries is crucial for practicing self-love and protecting our well-being.
• Community and support systems play a significant role in fostering self-love and providing a safe space for growth and healing.

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The Path to Self-Love Book: https://linktr.ee/thepathtoselflove

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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.

This week on Let’s Talk Love, Robin Ducharme sits down with Case Kenny to discuss his book, "That's Bold of You," and explore the power of mindfulness and practical self-awareness. Case emphasizes the importance of simplicity and reframing our approach to personal growth. He believes that embracing vulnerability and questioning our thoughts can lead to personal transformation and a more fulfilling life.

In this engaging conversation, Robin and Case share ideas on self-awareness, including the importance of challenging assumptions, changing our beliefs and taking bold action. They discuss embracing our flaws and superpowers, navigating the challenges of online dating, and the negative impact of comparison and envy. 

Together, they highlight how speaking up and leaning into vulnerability can lead to positive outcomes. This thoughtful episode provides practical advice and actionable steps for personal growth, helping you live a more mindful and nurturing life.

Takeaways:

• Mindfulness means being present with your feelings and accepting them as they are.
• Simplicity is a luxury and the foundation of peace and confidence.
• Turn adjectives into verbs to focus on actions within your control.
• Question your thoughts and beliefs to keep your mindset up-to-date.
• Be open-hearted, care deeply, and communicate effectively.
• Vulnerability leads to personal transformation and fulfillment. Embrace your flaws and superpowers and be mindful of how they show up in your life.
• Challenge limiting assumptions and beliefs to unlock your potential and happiness.
• Take bold actions and embrace difficult tasks to grow and expand your comfort zone.
• Avoid comparing yourself to others; it often leads to feelings of inadequacy and unhappiness.
• Practice open and honest communication in relationships, and don’t hesitate to ask for what you need.
• Focus on the positive aspects of your life and appreciate the challenges that have shaped you.
• Embrace vulnerability as a superpower and recognize the beauty in being authentic and true to yourself.

That’s Bold of You: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BRHYQTZK?utm_source=hoobe&utm_medium=social

New Mindset, Who Dis? Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/new-mindset-who-dis/id1383599078?utm_source=hoobe&utm_medium=social

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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.

This week on Let’s Talk Love, Robin Ducharme sits down with Relationship Development Coach, Kristin Sokol. They discuss their introduction at Rachel Greenwald’s Love MBA and their journeys into the love industry. Kristin shares her approach to helping clients find love, emphasizing the importance of understanding one’s desires while managing mindset. She highlights the phases of romantic relationships and stresses the need for open-mindedness and flexibility in finding a compatible partner. Kristin also underscores the significance of shared values in relationships and the need for a fresh approach to dating. She explains her coaching process, which includes understanding your values, learning about relationship stages, and creating assets to attract the right partner. Kristin believes that belief, strategy, accountability, and luck play vital roles in finding relationship success. This conversation offers empowering insights and tools to create loving, fulfilling relationships.  

Takeaways:

• Understanding and articulating desires is crucial for a fulfilling romantic relationship.
• Managing mindset and being open to growth are essential for personal development and successful relationships.
• Awareness of the phases of romantic relationships helps individuals stay focused on connection rather than potential problems.
• A rigid checklist for a partner can limit opportunities for meaningful connections.
• Open-mindedness and flexibility allow for exploring potential connections and finding a compatible partner.
• Couples who prioritize the same top values are more likely to stay together over time.
• Belief, strategy, accountability, and luck are key factors in relationship success.
• Authenticity in dating profiles and interactions is important.
• Small changes and micro-actions can lead to significant results over time.
• Opportunities for love and connection are more abundant than we realize.

Kristin’s website: https://kristinsokol.com/

Group coaching: https://kristinsokol.com/group-coaching

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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.

This week on Let’s Talk Love, Robin Ducharme sits down with Dr. Sara Nazarzadeh to discuss her new book, Love by Design. Dr. Sara shares 6 essential ingredients for Emergent Love: attraction, respect, trust, shared vision, compassion, and loving behaviours.  After over a decade of research and clinical practice, Dr. Sara discovered these pillars as non-negotiables for create thriving relationships.  The conversation highlights the importance of daily and consistent loving behaviors, the evolution of attraction, and the need for continuous connection and communication. Dr. Sara and Robin also examine the impact of personal growth and how we change in life affects our relationships, offering practical exercises for strengthening the bonds we cherish most.

Takeaways:

• Six essential ingredients for a thriving relationship are attraction, respect, trust, shared vision, compassion, and loving behaviours
• Compassion involves showing up for your partner without making it about yourself, while empathy involves feeling with your partner in a specific moment.
• The Emergent Love model focuses on the idea that love is a byproduct of a thriving relationship, not the goal or purpose of it. Empathy and compassion are essential in relationships, emphasizing the need to be there for each other.
• Shared vision and priorities determine the strength of a relationship, requiring commitment and resource allocation.
• Understanding one's love blueprint and communicating love languages are crucial for fostering deep connections.
• Continuous connection, communication, and check-ins are vital for maintaining and strengthening relationships.
• Personal growth and change impact relationships, requiring acknowledgment and acceptance of evolving dynamics.

Love By Design: https://lovebydesignbook.com/

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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.

This week on Let’s Talk Love, Robin Ducharme sits down with Emmy award-winning director and author, Topaz Adizes, to explore the power of intimate conversations in fostering deeper relationships. Topaz, author of the book, 12 Questions for Love, shares his journey of examining the human emotional experience by interviewing thousands of people across the globe. They delve into Topaz's project, The { } And, which films two people answering each other thoughtful questions to capture genuine, heartfelt conversations and illuminate their relationships.

Topaz emphasizes the importance of vulnerability and emotional articulation, highlighting the impact of well-crafted questions. Robin recounts her personal experience with the 12 questions and the profound effect it had on her relationship. 

The episode underscores the significance of constructing questions that are connective, empowering, and open-ended, fostering a safe and meaningful dialogue between those involved.  

Takeaways:

• Creating a safe space and asking well-constructed questions can lead to cathartic conversations and a deeper understanding of oneself and others.
• Engaging in intimate conversations with loved ones can reveal new insights and strengthen relationships, as there is always more to learn about each other.
• The 12 Questions for Love are designed to foster deep connection and exploration, structured in a five-act format: past experiences, conflict, deep pain, gratitude, the future, and core values.
• Construct better questions by ensuring they are connective, empowering, and open-ended.
• The intention behind the questions and the creation of a safe space are crucial for meaningful conversations.
• Love is a practice that demands bravery, vulnerability, and conscious effort.

12 Questions for Love: https://shop.theskindeep.com/products/12-questions-for-love-a-guide-to-intimate-conversations-and-deeper-relationships

The {   } And Documentary: https://www.theand.us/

{The And} Card Games: https://shop.theskindeep.com/collections/the-skin-deep-best-sellers

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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.

This week on Let’s Talk Love, Robin Ducharme and Todd Baratz delve into love, relationships, and sex. Todd, a licensed mental health counselor and certified sex therapist, shares insights from his new book, How to Love Someone Without Losing Your Mind. They explore the psychological and relational aspects of sex, addressing issues like performance anxiety and the importance of selfishness and self-care in the bedroom. Todd highlights the need for individuals to connect with themselves and prioritize their own needs while also considering their partner's. The discussion covers the concept of differentiation, emphasizing the importance of maintaining a sense of self within a relationship. They also tackle challenges such as mismatched libidos, stressing the need for ongoing communication and negotiation. Todd emphasizes the significance of self-reflection, self-awareness, and continuous effort in building healthy, fulfilling relationships.

Takeaways:

• Sex is a skill that requires practice, mindfulness, and a focus on pleasure.
• Sexual problems are common and can be influenced by psychological, emotional, and relational factors.
• Performance anxiety affects everyone and can be caused by conscious or unconscious fears and insecurities.
• It’s important to prioritize your own pleasure and connect with yourself, while still considering your partner's pleasure.
• Uncovering the meaning behind sexual issues can help address underlying emotional and relational challenges.
• Self-care and self-compassion are essential for sexual well-being and overall relational wellness.
• Mismatched libidos are common in relationships, and addressing them requires open communication.
• Self-reflection and self-awareness are key in maintaining healthy relationships and making better choices in how to respond to challenges and conflicts.

How to Love Someone Without Losing Your Mind: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/723331/how-to-love-someone-without-losing-your-mind-by-todd-baratz-lmhc

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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.

In this episode of Let's Talk Love, Robin is joined by couples therapist Dené Logan to discuss her new book, Sovereign Love. Dené shares insights from her work with clients and her education in depth psychology. She discusses how societal conditioning has led to an imbalance between masculine and feminine energies, impacting all of our relationships. Dené explores common intimate relationship patterns like the abandonment-shame spiral and invisible labor. She offers tools for navigating these relationship dynamics, how to communicate through love and transform unhealthy patterns. Dené emphasizes that by recognizing we are all on our own souls' journeys and by letting go of controlling tendencies, we can move towards interdependence within our relationships. This thought-provoking discussion provides a new perspective on understanding our inner masculine and feminine energies allowing for more fulfilling relationships.

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

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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.

Join Robin for an insightful conversation with Sophie Grègoire Trudeau about love, relationships, mental health and her new book, Closer Together. Sophie shares personal stories from her life and career that have shaped her perspectives. Together, Robin and Sophie discuss the importance of connection, emotional literacy, vulnerability, play, and rest for our well-being. Sophie also offers valuable tools on managing stress, understanding our emotional needs, and fostering supportive communities. This thoughtful episode provides listeners with practical tools and practices to enhance their well-being and navigate life's challenges with authenticity and self-awareness.

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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. 

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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.