Everyone could use a little pep talk here and there. But this episode isn't just a pep talk; you'll be leaving this podcast with practical things you can be doing on a regular basis to grow your relationship with yourself. Having healthy self love benefits how we feel towards ourselves, our relationships with others, the decisions we make and ultimately, where we end up! Let's really dive into this today; get ready to reflect!

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This week, I am joined by my lovely husband, Sam, to bring you a very sexy conversation filled with honesty, inclusivity, respect and a whole lot of laughs. We will be answering YOUR questions from Instagram: how does sex change in long-term relationships/marriage, how to use your partner’s sexual past to learn more about them (+ conquer jealousy), is masturbation healthy in a relationship, are dry spells normal, what do we think about sex before marriage, do we have any big regrets sexually and MORE! There was a lot to cover in this episode so if you want a part 2, let me know and it'll be all yours!

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We need to have a heart to heart. Most of us don't know what the hell we're doing. And it's definitely not worth us trying to pretend we do. But what we can do, is acknowledge this reality and choose to make our in between seasons exciting. Maybe you're working towards a degree or you're training in a new job and although you know it's what you chose, you can't stop asking yourself, "what's the purpose"? It's easy to get down when you can see where you want to go, but you're just not quite there yet. Well in this episode, I'll be sharing with you how I've embraced the mundane in these seasons of waiting and what you can do to find joy in your regular day-to-day life.

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In this weeks episode, we're talking about finding and building healthy friendships. Maybe you feel like a loner; maybe you have friends but don't have deep and meaningful connections with them; or maybe you have plenty of friends but there's always drama. No matter where you're at, there is something in this episode for you. We talk: love languages, communication, finding new connections, getting confidence/navigating social anxiety and more. We all need connection, we all need community. 

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There can be a lot of things that end up on our "one day" list. One day I'll start eating healthier, one day I'll start getting better sleep, one day I'll branch out and make new friends. But what if you could start today? What if all you are lacking is a little motivation? In this episode, we're talking about how to get motivated in the first place and how to STAY motivated long term, to see real growth in your life! I'll be sharing with you my personal tips, research I've come across on the topic and you'll finish the episode feeling prepared to implement some new strategies to become the you, YOU want to be!

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REF:

https://www.inc.com/melissa-chu/want-to-become-luckier-heres-what-you-need-to-do-a.html

https://www.inc.com/lolly-daskal/19-simple-ways-to-stay-motivated-that-actually-work.html

https://open.spotify.com/episode/6fgAELu2GjyNwoq6mJfRmm?si=mXOOjc5jQvWhA8OoKpKQFw

This episode is very special as my husband, Sam, and I answer all of the questions you guys sent through on Instagram! We talk about what it was like getting married young, why we did it and what we've learned from couples counselling (fighting fair, appreciating our differences, self growth within a relationship, giving a good apology & more)! We've found amazing tools and created really great habits in our communication that we wish were shared with us long ago, so, listen for these and see if you can apply them in any of your relationships! Enjoy this fun chat x

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Sam's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/samueloliverharper/

Apology Formula & Other Relationship Resources: https://www.gottman.com/

In this weeks episode, I share about my experience of moving from Niagara, Canada to Sydney, Australia when I was 18 years old. I talk about the ups and downs since then, how it was possible logistically and how you can make it happen too if it's something you want to do. You'll hear all about why it's an amazing experience but also why it requires a lot of sacrifice. You also learn a lot more about my life behind the scenes and get some context as to where I'm coming from!

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Is your sex life rough... but like, not in a good way? Well, you're in the right place. Because this episode is all about why penetration might be painful for you and what you can do about it. Yes, that's right. There are definitely things you can do to change this. Penetration problems can be caused by all sorts of things and in this podcast, you'll learn about what might be the cause AND how you can actually go about fixing this. Don't put up with painful sex anymore! 

References:

https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/painful-intercourse/symptoms-causes/syc-20375967

https://www.mayoclinichealthsystem.org/hometown-health/speaking-of-health/womens-sexual-health-when-being-intimate-hurts

"The Pleasure is Ours", The Goop Lab with Gwyneth Paltrow, Netflix

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You might be wondering: what is my "gut"? Why should I care about it? Or maybe even: How can I heal it? Could mood disorders, like anxiety, be caused by my gut? In this episode, all of these questions will be answered, and more! This is a huge subject to tackle and it can feel very confusing but worry not! You will finish this podcast feeling like you have a great understanding of this crucial part of your overall health and what steps you can actually take to move forward!

References:

Michael Greger, MD; How Not to Die, book

Daniel G. Amen, MD; The End of Mental Illness, book

Will Bulsiewicz, MD, MCSI or "Dr. B", Instagram Content + Podcast Features

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What's gonna happen in the future? What are people saying about me? Why did I say that? ━ Does this sound like you? You're not alone. By the end of this podcast, you can expect to feel substantially more equipped to work through these thoughts all on your own! We're chatting neuroplasticity, grounding your emotions, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy +PLUS+ a five step plan to use anytime you get stuck overthinking!

resources:

The Anti-Anxiety Notebook: https://shop.therapynotebooks.com/ *not sponsored*

or

Google: "Feelings Wheel" & "Cognitive Distortions" to find more resources!

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