In this week's episode of Would Like to Meet, we speak with Dr. Malie Coyne, a Chartered Clinical Psychologist, author, and expert in compassion focused therapy. Malie brings a unique lens to love and relationships, blending psychology with empathy to help us understand how compassion can not only heal, but also deepen the connections we build with others.

In our conversation, we explore the power of falling in love with a person, not just a gender or category and how compassion focused therapy can help us show up more authentically in relationships. We unpack love languages, attachment styles, and how understanding them can transform the way we give and receive love. Malie also shares insights from her bestselling book Love In, Love Out, revealing the deeper meaning behind its title and its message of nurturing both ourselves and others.

We also chat about Mairead’s upcoming friendship event at Wellfest, and how friendship itself plays a vital role in our emotional wellbeing.

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