Summary

In this episode of the Love Sugar Podcast, host Jeanne Byrd and guest KC Baker delve into the intricate relationship between desire, sexual energy, body image, and intimacy. They explore how self-care, nutrition, and mindset influence our ability to connect with our deepest desires for love and fulfillment. The conversation highlights the importance of understanding and embracing our sexual energy as a vital force for healing and creativity, while also addressing the challenges of shame and disgust that can arise in intimate relationships. Through practices like Qigong and mindful eating, they offer tools for enhancing sexual energy and cultivating deeper connections with ourselves and our partners.

Chapters

00:00 Understanding Desire and Its Complexities

15:12 The Power of Sexual Energy

30:10 Body Image and Its Impact on Sensuality

44:51 Navigating Shame and Disgust in Relationships

01:00:03 Tools for Enhancing Sexual Energy Through Nutrition

01:14:47 Cultivating Intimacy and Connection in Relationships

Links:

Get Jeanne's Sensuality and Sexuality Quiz: https://bit.ly/47CjFNY

Get your Free Velvet Flow practice: https://velvetflow.co/get-your-free-velvet-flow-practice

Do you want to explore coaching with Jeanne? Sign up for a free discovery call: https://calendly.com/jeannebyrd/20-minute-healthy-love-discovery-session

Summary

In this episode of the Love Sugar podcast, host Jeanne Byrd delves into the importance of self-care and nutrition in fostering a healthy love identity. She discusses the three pillars of love identity, the impact of food choices on emotional well-being, and practical strategies for managing stress and enhancing self-care through movement, sleep, and mindful eating. Jeanne emphasizes the significance of nourishing foods, the role of the microbiome, and overcoming food addictions to create a fulfilling and loving life.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Self-Care and Nutrition

03:08 The Three Pillars of Love Identity

05:56 Understanding Food and Deprivation

08:47 Nourishing Brain Foods

11:45 The Role of the Microbiome

14:46 Overcoming Food Addictions

16:59 Movement as Self-Care

20:05 The Importance of Sleep

22:57 Managing Stress and Self-Regulation

26:51 Creating a Nourishing Future

Links:

Want to work with Jeanne? Click this link for a free Discovery Session: https://calendly.com/jeannebyrd/20-minute-healthy-love-discovery-session

Learn more about healthy love coaching: https://jeannebyrd.com/healthy-love/

In this episode of the Love Sugar podcast, host Jeanne Byrd and Relationship Coach and Interfaith Minister Monica Douglas discuss the power of forgiveness and its role in personal growth and healing. They explore the importance of forgiving oneself, letting go of shame and blame, and practicing self-compassion. Jeanne and Monica explore different aspects of forgiveness, including self-forgiveness, forgiving others, and seeking forgiveness from others.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction: Surprising Revelations

02:23 Love Sugar Podcast: Exploring Love and Well-being

05:14 Forgiveness: A Decision from the Wholesome Self

08:31 Personal Stories of Self-Forgiveness

13:02 Forgiving Ourselves: Letting Go of Shame and Blame

18:29 Mindful Consumption: Social Media and Self-Forgiveness

21:15 Gratitude and Self-Care in the Practice of Forgiveness

23:12 Forgiving Others: Taking Responsibility and Making Amends

29:21 Redemptive Side of Forgiveness: Embracing the Future

33:17 Choosing Forgiveness: A Path to Reclaiming Power

36:00 Guided Meditation: Choosing Forgiveness

43:32 Asking for Forgiveness: Humility and Making Amends

46:27 Seeking Forgiveness: Reclaiming Power and Energy

52:05 Self-Care and Forgiveness: Nurturing the Body and Mind

54:36 The Redemptive Side of Forgiveness: Embracing the Future

58:21 Conclusion: Gratitude and Self-Care

Links:

Connect with Monica Here: https://linktr.ee/monicadouglas

Download Monica Douglas’s Wild Wisdom Forgiveness Handout:

https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/d7t0ocfvcik7tndt1ilgh/Monica-Douglas-Forgiveness-Ritual-Handout.pdf?rlkey=tpdsoaqel7zbw63ryyvtunkku&st=0odx0vmn&dl=0

Are you facing a potential breakup? Click below for a free Conscious Uncoupling discovery session with Jeanne:

⁠https://calendly.com/jeannebyrd/20-minute-discovery-session-conscious-uncoupling

In this episode of the Love Sugar Podcast, host Jeanne Byrd and guest Dr. Mark A. Hicks discuss how breakdowns and disappointments can lead to breakthroughs. They share personal experiences and highlight the importance of setting intentions, knowing oneself, and not letting others define who you are. Dr. Hicks introduces the five components of love: grief, emotional connection, practicality, acceptance, and passion. They discuss the role of nutrition in supporting emotional well-being during times of grief and highlight the significance of seeking support and focusing on what we can control. 

Chapters

00:00 Living a Wonderful Life with Emotional Scars

08:41 Setting Intentions and Knowing Oneself

22:06 The Five Components of Love

26:44 From Breakdowns to Breakthroughs

27:43 The Role of Nutrition in Emotional Well-being

28:42 Leaning into Grief: Embracing the Healing Process

32:15 Acceptance and Reflection: Navigating Disappointments

33:42 Self-Compassion and Support: Tools for Difficult Times

37:03 Focus on What You Can Control: Setting Intentions

41:23 Gratitude: Finding Joy in the Present

42:50 Believing in Life's Guidance: Breakdowns as Answered Prayers

53:47 Building Healthy Relationships: The Power of Love

Links:

Dr. Mark A. Hicks Website: https://www.markahicks.com

Get Jeanne’s FREE eBook “⁠⁠Trust Your Gut”⁠⁠ here: ⁠⁠https://jeannebyrd.com/trust-your-gut/⁠

In this episode of the Love Sugar Podcast host Jeanne Byrd speaks with Certified Relationship Coach and Lawyer Isandra Muñoz Bonilla about the five-step Conscious Uncoupling process for completing a relationship in a healthy and conscious way. They discuss how to find emotional freedom during a breakup, reclaim your power, release toxic residue, and create a new story that allows everyone involved to thrive and create a healthy, happy future.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Conscious Uncoupling

05:37 Finding Emotional Freedom

15:58 Reclaiming Power and Life

29:24 Breaking Patterns and Healing the Heart

32:47 Setting Intentions for Personal Growth

35:44 Applying Conscious Uncoupling Principles to Life

38:53 The Power of Forgiveness and Effective Communication

48:04 Creating New Agreements for a Bright Future

53:53 The Role of Food in Conscious Uncoupling

Links:

Isandra Muñoz Bonilla website: https://www.myhappyhealthylove.com

Free Conscious Uncoupling Guide: https://jeannebyrd.lpages.co/conscious-uncoupling-guide/

Free Conscious Uncoupling Discovery Session with Jeanne: https://calendly.com/jeannebyrd/20-minute-discovery-session-conscious-uncoupling

In this episode of the Love Sugar Podcast host Jeanne Byrd interviews Psychotherapist and Certified Relationship Coach Angela Barrett about cheating. They discuss why people cheat and how to heal and rebuild trust after cheating. They also discuss how we cheat on ourselves and how to change these behaviors to restore confidence and self-trust.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Personal Stories of Being Cheated On

05:09 Understanding the Reasons Why People Cheat

14:25 Cheating on Oneself: Neglecting Personal Needs

35:27 Healing and Rebuilding Trust After Cheating

36:19 Unreasonable and Outrageous Intentions

41:21 Unhealthy Relationships and Skewed Definitions of Love

45:42 Emotional Bravery and Difficult Conversations

51:41 Effective Communication: The Laser Communication Method

59:56 Healing and Solutions: Love Languages and Self-Care

Links:

Connect with Angela Barrett:

Instagram @loveandlifecoach

Email [email protected]

Are you facing a potential breakup? Click below for a free Conscious Uncoupling discovery session with Jeanne:

https://calendly.com/jeannebyrd/20-minute-discovery-session-conscious-uncoupling

In this episode of the Love Sugar Podcast host Jeanne Byrd interviews Functional Medicine Doctor, Susan Del Sordi, M.D., about the rise in autoimmune disease in women, and the role that Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and stress play in triggering these chronic conditions. Jeanne shares her autoimmune journey, and Dr. Del Sordi shares different protocols and modalities to help heal a body that has turned against itself.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Personal Experience with Autoimmune Disease

03:25 The Rise of Autoimmune Disease in Women

06:18 Genetic Predisposition, Triggers, and Leaky Gut in Autoimmune Disease

08:17 The Impact of Trauma on the Body and the Mind-Body Connection

26:59 Hormonal Shifts and Autoimmune Disease in Women

28:26 The Role of Food and Functional Medicine in Autoimmune Disease

29:54 The Impact of Sugar and Gluten on the Body

31:44 The Role of Phytonutrients in Changing the Microbiome

33:09 Getting Back to Basics: Sleep, Movement, and Food

34:36 Addressing Emotional Trauma in Autoimmune Disease

45:13 Exploring Healing Modalities: Energy Healing, Psychedelics, Ketamine Therapy, and Breathwork

56:27 Taking an Active Role in Your Healing Journey

Links:

Dr. Susan Del Sordi’s practice:

Essential Family Health and Wellness - https://EFHWC.com and IFM.org

Get Jeanne’s FREE eBook “⁠⁠Trust Your Gut”⁠⁠ here: ⁠⁠https://jeannebyrd.com/trust-your-gut/⁠

The Autoimmune Cure Book by Dr. Sara Gottfried, M.D.:

https://www.amazon.com/Autoimmune-Cure-Healing-Triggers-Against-ebook/dp/B0C7VZ4XP5

In this episode of the Love Sugar Podcast, host Jeanne Byrd interviews Denise Lampron, an image consultant and expert in personal color patterns and style guidance for mature women. They discuss the high price of staying stuck in old disappointing patterns, the impact of childhood patterns on relationships and self-worth, the importance of self-care and releasing false responsibilities, and the journey to finding love and embracing one's authentic desires.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Empowering Mature Women

09:42 Breaking Free from Childhood Patterns

20:42 The Impact of Patterns on Money and Relationships

28:48 Following Destiny and Finding Love

46:14 Releasing and Embracing Patterns

55:02 Conclusion and How to Connect with Denise Lampron

Links:

Connect with Denise: https://theartofmindfulaging.com

Want to work one-on-one with Jeanne? Click here for a free discovery session: https://calendly.com/jeannebyrd/30-minute-cito-discovery-session

Get Jeanne’s FREE eBook “⁠⁠Trust Your Gut”⁠⁠ here: ⁠⁠https://jeannebyrd.com/trust-your-gut/⁠

In this episode of the Love Sugar Podcast host Jeanne Byrd speaks with Life and Relationship Coach Greg Wheeler about the epidemic of loneliness that has swept the globe in the aftermath of The Pandemic. Greg shares his personal journey of overcoming loneliness and gives the audience tools that can help improve mental and physical well-being.

In this episode of the Love Sugar podcast host Jeanne Byrd interviews Sharon Holand Gelfand, a functional nutritionist, about the impact of the microbiome on love and relationships. They discuss the microbiome's role in our overall health, the connection between our thoughts and our gut, and the importance of self-awareness in creating loving relationships. Sharon shares her personal journey of discovering the power of nutrition and mindset in healing her son's health issues. They also explore the negative thought patterns and self-sabotage that can affect our gut health and relationships. 

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Personal Experience

03:03 Becoming a Clinical Nutritionist

04:29 The Microbiome and Its Impact

08:08 The Importance of Communication in Healthcare

11:24 Self-Awareness and Consciousness

16:08 The Connection Between Negative Thoughts and Gut Health

22:23 Taking Care of Our Bodies for Better Relationships

29:37 The Importance of Self-Care and Mindful Eating

35:49 Prioritizing Exercise for Nervous System Regulation

41:44 Breathwork and Gratitude for Stress Reduction

46:34 Setting Intentions and Focusing on Self-Care

Sharon’s website: https://sharonholand.com

Get a free copy of Jeanne Byrd’s e-Book“Trust Your Gut”: https://jeannebyrd.com/trust-your-gut/