Welcome to Real Love Ready: The Series. After four years and 100+ conversations with relationship experts, Robin Ducharme shares what she's learned about loving well in a world longing for connection.

Real Love Ready is a series exploring why love can feel impossible today and offering a framework to believe in it again. Robin sits down with therapists, coaches, authors, and people from all walks of life who, because of who they are or what they've been through, have something to teach us about love.

New episodes every Tuesday.

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GUESTS: SEASON 1

Silvy Khoucasian: Therapist & Relationship

Coach Bryan Reeves: Author, Relationship Coach & Men's Work Facilitator 

Chelsey Goodan: Author & Girls' Advocate 

Matt Ritter: Author & Friendship Expert 

Aaron Karo: Author & Comedian & Friendship Expert 

Vanessa Bennett: Depth Psychologist & Therapist 

John Kim: Therapist & Author, The Angry Therapist 

Bob Dalton: Social Entrepreneur & Community Architect 

Sabrina Zohar: Dating Coach & Author 

Shaka Senghor: Author & Activist 

Damona Hoffman: Relationship Expert & Author, F the Fairy Tale

COMING SOON

Dr. Shefali: Clinical Psychologist & New York Times Bestselling Author 

Dr. Alexandra Solomon: Psychologist, Author & Professor 

Ashanti Branch: Educator & Founder, The Ever Forward Club 

Cindy Gallop: Entrepreneur & Founder, MakeLoveNotPorn 

Caroline Myss: Author & Mystic 

Terry Real: Therapist & Founder, Relational Life Therapy 

Terri Cole: Licensed Therapist & Author 

Vienna Pharaon: Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist & Author

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In this episode of Let’s Talk Love, Robin sits down with sociologist Dr. Brendan K. Hartman, whose work focuses on the social-emotional development of boys and men, and how this connects to mental health, relationships, and wellbeing across all genders.

Together, they explore the growing gender divide, the rise in loneliness and disconnection, and how early emotional socialization shapes the way we show up in relationships later in life. Dr. Brendan shares insights from his work in schools and research with youth, including the key developmental stages where boys and girls are most at risk of disconnecting from their emotions and what that means for emotional intelligence, communication, and connection.

Dr. Brendan shares real-time skills we can model for our children, such as “emotional broadcasting” in order to grow emotional intelligence.  

They unpack why many boys are taught to suppress emotions like sadness and fear, how this impacts emotional regulation, and why so many boys and men grow up craving deeper connection but don’t feel safe expressing it. They also talk about the mental health challenges facing young people today, including anxiety, shame, and the pressure to perform or “fit in.”

This conversation offers practical tools for parents, caregivers, and anyone wanting to build stronger relational skills.

Links:

https://remasculine.com/

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In this intimate conversation, Robin sits down with best-selling author, friend, and teacher Monique Gray Smith to talk about her forthcoming book, Real Love Ready: A Guide to Relational Literacy. Together, they explore the heart behind the book, the stories that shaped it, and what relational literacy really means in our lives and relationships.

Robin reflects on the journey of writing her first book and how years of learning from leading relationship experts, therapists, and teachers gradually became something deeply personal. What began as a desire to distill relationship advice and love lessons evolved into a book rooted in lived experience, healing, and the belief that we can all learn to love better.

Together, Robin and Monique explore what it means to love wide, how our past shapes the way we relate, and why forgiveness, vulnerability, and self-awareness are essential to building healthier, more loving relationships. They also reflect on healing, grief, authenticity, and the transformative power of choosing to live with more intention and love in every area of life.

If you’re curious about the story behind Real Love Ready, or you’re longing for a deeper conversation about love, healing, and relationships, this special episode is for you.

Links:

Real Love Ready: A Guide to Relational Literacy - https://geni.us/RealLoveReadyBook

www.realloveready.com

https://www.moniquegraysmith.com/

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What does it mean to build relational literacy—and why does it matter so much right now? 

In this special episode of Let’s Talk Love, Robin is joined by many of the extraordinary teachers joining us for In Bloom 2026, Real Love Ready’s annual love and relationships summit. In Bloom takes place April 10-12, in Vancouver, BC. . This year’s lineup includes Glennon Doyle, Abby Wambach, Dr. Shefali, Dr. Alexandra Solomon, Dr. Frank Anderson, Francesca Hogi, Lair and Ashley Torrent, Buddy Wakefield, and Damona Hoffman.

Together, the group explores what it really means to grow in love, deepen our self-awareness, and build healthier, more meaningful relationships. You’ll hear reflections on the sacred purpose of relationships, the difference between romance and real connection, the myths we need to let go of, and the ways relational skills can transform how we show up with ourselves and each other. This episode also offers a beautiful introduction to the wisdom and energy each teacher will be bringing to the summit.

If you’ve been craving deeper connection, more honest conversations, and practical tools for your relationships, this episode is a powerful invitation into what In Bloom 2026 is all about. Join us in person in Vancouver or virtually from wherever you are, and use the code LETSTALKLOVE for 15% off your ticket.

We want to hear from you!  Please send us your anonymous questions for the Podcast as well as our weekly ⁠IG Live⁠ Ask The Experts Q&A. ⁠https://realloveready.com/submitaquestion⁠

Links:

⁠www.realloveready.com/book⁠

⁠www.inbloomsummit.com⁠

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This week, we’re revisiting an episode packed with tools you can come back to again and again.

Dr. Sara Nasserzadeh is a world-renowned social psychologist specializing in sexuality and relationships. If you’ve ever wished relationships came with a manual, this conversation is as close as it gets. Drawing from her book, Love By Design, Dr. Sara shares her research-backed model of Emergent Love, a way of seeing love not as something we fall into, but as something that emerges as a byproduct of a thriving relationship.

Robin and Dr. Sara walk through the six essential ingredients of Emergent Love, attraction, respect, trust, shared vision, compassion, and loving behaviours, and bring them to life through practical, real-world examples. Together, they explore why loving behaviours matter most in the day-to-day, how attraction evolves over time, and how personal growth changes the shape of our relationships. You’ll also hear simple exercises you can use right away to strengthen the bonds you cherish most, with a partner, a friend, or anyone you care about.

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Links:

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

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What does it look like to stop abandoning yourself in love? In this episode, Robin sits down with certified dating coach, relationship coach, and host of The Sabrina Zohar Show, Sabrina Zohar, to explore self-abandonment, the quiet ways we shrink to keep connection, and how attachment wounds shape the way we show up in relationships.

Robin and Sabrina unpack people-pleasing, boundaries, and nervous system regulation, including why we say yes when we mean no, lose our voice to avoid conflict, and repeat familiar patterns even when they no longer serve us. They talk about emotional safety, the grief that can come with choosing yourself, and the daily practices that support healing and personal growth.

If you’re ready to build self-trust, take up space, and choose connection without losing yourself, this conversation offers a grounded path back to you.

We want to hear from you!  Please send us your anonymous questions for the Podcast as well as our weekly IG Live Ask The Experts Q&A. https://realloveready.com/submitaquestion

Links:

www.sabrinazohar.com

https://www.sabrinazohar.com/foundation-course-v2

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What does it really take to have better sex—and why were so many of us never taught how? In this episode of Let’s Talk Love, Robin sits down with Dr. Nicole McNichols, internationally renowned human sexuality professor and author of You Could Be Having Better Sex, to unpack the myths and shame around sex that shape our relationships.

Together, they explore how pleasure, sexual communication, and emotional safety are learnable skills, why understanding how our bodies work matters, and how small, practical shifts can transform intimacy over time. They also talk about masturbation, sexual mindfulness, navigating insecurity, and the power of creating “intimacy dates” to rebuild connection.

Consider this your permission slip to learn, unlearn, and build a sex life that actually feels good to you.  This is possible for all of us! 

We want to hear from you!  Please send us your anonymous questions for the Podcast as well as our weekly IG Live Ask The Experts Q&A. https://realloveready.com/submitaquestion

Links:

https://nicolethesexprofessor.com/

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

We’re revisiting this conversation with Logan Ury, packed with the kind of practical dating wisdom you can actually use.

In this episode Robin sits down with Logan, dating coach, behavioral scientist, and author of How to Not Die Alone: The Surprising Science That Will Help You Find Love, to talk about what it looks like to date with more intention, clarity, and self-awareness.

Together, they explore why dating can feel so hard, how to spot the patterns that keep us stuck, and what it means to treat dating like a skill you can practice, not a situation you just “get lucky” in. Logan breaks down her three dating tendencies, shares why “the spark” can be misleading, and offers simple shifts that help you go on better dates, show up more authentically, and stop relation-shopping your way out of real connection.

We want to hear from you!  Please send us your anonymous questions for the Podcast as well as our weekly IG Live Ask The Experts Q&A. https://realloveready.com/submitaquestion

Links:

Learn More About Logan’s Date Smarter Program

Take The Three Dating Tendencies Quiz

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

We’re bringing back this powerful and deeply validating conversation with Dr. Ramani Durvasala—an episode filled with timeless guidance for anyone navigating or healing from narcissistic relationships.

In this episode, Robin sits down with Dr. Ramani, one of the world’s leading experts on narcissistic abuse, to explore what really happens inside these dynamics and what it takes to slowly reclaim your sense of self. Together, they unpack the traits of narcissism, the cycle of trauma bonding, and the confusing mix of hope, shame, and grief that can keep people feeling stuck.

Dr. Ramani offers compassionate, practical tools for healing—radical acceptance, gentle detachment, reframing your story, and reconnecting with the parts of yourself that were minimized or lost along the way. She also breaks down how to recognize the signs of narcissism, understand the emotional toll of gaslighting and manipulation, and begin the process of recovery with clarity and self-compassion.

Whether you’re currently in a difficult dynamic, supporting someone who is, or continuing your own healing journey, this conversation offers a grounding perspective and guidance you can return to again and again.

We want to hear from you!  Please send us your anonymous questions for the Podcast as well as our weekly IG Live Ask The Experts Q&A. https://realloveready.com/submitaquestion

Links:

Book: It’s Not You

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US: https://amzn.to/3TedMRt

Narcissistic Relationship Healing Program + Community: https://doctor-ramani.teachable.com/p/taking-yourself-back-healing-from-narcissistic-antagonistic-relationships

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

What does it really take to feel more connected? In this episode of Let’s Talk Love, Robin sits down with human connection expert and author of Every Conversation Counts, Riaz Meghji, to explore how we can create more meaningful conversations and deeper relationships in our everyday lives.

Robin and Riaz talk about why we often mistake online connectivity for real connection, and how simple shifts—like leading with empathy, asking better questions, and truly listening—can change the way we show up in life and with those we love. Riaz shares practical tools like assertive empathy, “ask first, talk second,” and the value of leading with curiosity and vulnerability in our daily interactions.  He encourages us to have the hard conversations as ways to deepen our relationships.  At the end of the day, we all need connection and want to feel genuinely seen.

If you’re longing for more real, authentic connections, this episode offers actionable ways to start—one conversation at a time.

We want to hear from you!  Please send us your anonymous questions for the Podcast as well as our weekly IG Live Ask The Experts Q&A. https://realloveready.com/submitaquestion

Links:

Book - https://www.indigo.ca/en-ca/every-conversation-counts-the-5-habits-of-human-connection-that-build-extraordinary-relationships/9781989603727.html

Website - www.riazmeghji.com

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