Episode 17. Silent divorce is one of the most dangerous places a relationship can land — not because of explosive fights, but because of silence. In this episode, we explore how couples drift into emotional divorce, and how to interrupt the drift. For some, it's a chance to reclaim intimacy. For others, it's a wake-up call to consciously uncouple.

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The Practice of Love Podcast is a raw, real, and often humorous conversation between licensed therapist Lair Torrent and soul mentor Ashley Torrent. 

Together, they explore what it truly means to love— with intentionality, curiosity, and care. Whether navigating the complexities of relationship or the tender terrain of personal healing, their conversations offer grounded insights and practical tools for anyone walking the path of conscious connection.

You can find Ashley on Instagram at @ashleytorrent29 or on her website ashleytorrent.com.

You can find Lair on Instagram at @lairtorrentholisitictherapist or on his website lairtorrent.com. 

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In this episode, we explore what happens after the initial rush of love—the limerence, the passion, the all-consuming desire to be together. Ashley and Lair talk about the natural and necessary phase of individuation that follows, when the real work of relationship begins. How do we return to our rhythms, our routines, our own inner lives—without disconnecting from the relationship? We reflect on the importance of allowing space for personal growth, how to navigate this shift with curiosity instead of fear, and why the conversations during this time are some of the most important for deepening emotional intimacy and long-term connection.

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The Practice of Love Podcast is a raw, real, and often humorous conversation between licensed therapist Lair Torrent and soul mentor Ashley Torrent. Together, they explore what it truly means to love—with intentionality, curiosity, and care. Whether navigating the complexities of relationship or the tender terrain of personal healing, their conversations offer grounded insights and practical tools for anyone walking the path of conscious connection.

You can find Ashley on Instagram at @ashleytorrent29 or on her website ashleytorrent.com.

You can find Lair on Instagram at @lairtorrentholisitictherapist or on his website lairtorrent.com. 

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In this episode of The Practice of Love Podcast, Ashley and Lair open up about Lair’s recent surf accident—an experience that brought fear, PTSD, shame, and deep vulnerability to the surface. They reflect on the tension between joy and fear, the subconscious beliefs that can make happiness feel unsafe, and how they navigated this crisis together in the midst of an already intense life transition. Through honesty and reflection, they explore the complexities of trauma, resilience, and the practice of love in the face of unexpected challenges.

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Lair and Ashley Torrent host the Practice of Love Podcast. Lair is a psychotherapist and author of The Practice of Love and Ashley Torrent is a psycho-spiritual counselor and intuitive medium. Together they discuss from a personal and clinical perspective what it means to practice love in our relationships with our partners, friends, family members, children, ourselves, and our work. They also share the ups and downs of their 21-year relationship and how the practice of love has kept it alive, sexy, and connective.

You can find Ashley on Instagram at @ashleytorrent29 or on her website ashleytorrent.com.

You can find Lair on Instagram at @lairtorrentholisitictherapist or on his website lairtorrent.com. 

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In this episode, Lair and Ashley dive deep into the concept of vulnerability—what it truly means and what it looks like, particularly in men. We explore why vulnerability in men is often misunderstood or even seen as a turn-off, shedding light on societal conditioning and outdated definitions of masculinity. Together, we discuss why embracing vulnerability is not a weakness but a profound act of courage and strength. 

The Practice of Love Podcast is hosted by Lair and Ashley Torrent. Lair is a psychotherapist and author of The Practice of Love and Ashley Torrent is a psycho-spiritual counselor and intuitive medium. Together they discuss from a personal and clinical perspective what it means to practice love in our relationships with our partners, friends, family members, children, ourselves, and our work. They also share the ups and downs of their 21-year relationship and how the practice of love has kept it alive, sexy, and connective.

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You can find Ashley on Instagram at @ashleytorrent29 or on her website ashleytorrent.com.

You can find Lair on Instagram at @lairtorrentholistictherapist or on his website lairtorrent.com. 

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In this episode, Ashley and Lair explore how silence can quietly erode trust and intimacy in relationships. They discuss why avoiding difficult conversations can feel safer, how unspoken emotions create distance, and offer practical ways to move from silence to open, meaningful communication.

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Lair and Ashley Torrent host the Practice of Love Podcast. Lair is a psychotherapist and author of The Practice of Love and Ashley Torrent is a psycho-spiritual counselor and intuitive medium. Together they discuss from a personal and clinical perspective what it means to practice love in our relationships with our partners, friends, family members, children, ourselves, and our work. They also share the ups and downs of their 21-year relationship and how the practice of love has kept it alive, sexy, and connective.

#thepracticeoflove #thepracticeoflovepodcast #relationshipgoals #healing

You can find Ashley on Instagram at @ashleytorrent29 or on her website ashleytorrent.com.

You can find Lair on Instagram at @lairtorrentholisitictherapist or on his website lairtorrent.com. 

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In this episode, we explore part 2 of the question, should our relationships be this hard? As it turns out, yes they should but not for the reasons most people are experiencing. We dive into the real reason relationships are hard and it’s not what you will find in a Google search.            

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The Practice of Love Podcast is hosted by Lair and Ashley Torrent. Lair is a psychotherapist and author of The Practice of Love and Ashley Torrent is a psycho-spiritual counselor and intuitive medium. Together they discuss from a personal and clinical perspective what it means to practice love in our relationships with our partners, friends, family members, children, ourselves, and our work. They also share the ups and downs of their 21-year relationship and how the practice of love has kept it alive, sexy, and connective.

You can find Ashley on Instagram at @ashleytorrent29 or on her website at ashleytorrent.com.

You can find Lair on Instagram at @lairtorrentholisitictherapist or on his website lairtorrent.com. 

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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In this episode, we discuss the difficult decision that many, including ourselves, have made to walk away from a familial relationship. We share our experience, how we have dealt with the judgment around this unpopular choice, and what we have discovered on the other side of it. 

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The Practice of Love Podcast is hosted by Lair and Ashley Torrent. Lair is a psychotherapist and author of The Practice of Love and Ashley Torrent is a psycho-spiritual counselor and intuitive medium. Together they discuss from a personal and clinical perspective what it means to practice love in our relationships with our partners, friends, family members, children, ourselves, and our work. They also share the ups and downs of their 21-year relationship and how the practice of love has kept it alive, sexy, and connective.

You can find Ashley on Instagram at @ashleytorrent29 or on her website ashleytorrent.com.

You can find Lair on Instagram at @lairtorrentholisitictherapist or on his website lairtorrent.com. 

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In this episode, we explore how changing our inner narrative transforms our relationship with our personal history and we ask the question, "After everything you have been through, how are you who you are?" 

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The Practice of Love Podcast is hosted by Lair and Ashley Torrent. Lair is a  psychotherapist and author of The Practice of Love and Ashley Torrent is a psycho-spiritual therapist and intuitive medium. Together they discuss from a personal and clinical perspective what it means to practice love in our relationships with our partners, friends, family members, children, ourselves, and our work. They also share the ups and downs of their 21-year relationship and how the practice of love has kept it alive, sexy, and connective.

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