Too Old For This Sh*t

How do we really get to know someone and make it stick? Using neurological science, psychology, spirituality and other tools Priska & Bas from The Love Alchemists developed themselves, they coach single women and couples through the mire of dating and relationships. We go through the science of love using the Netflix show Love is Blind as a backdrop, because let’s face it they showed some major archetypes on there!

We go over:

// Women testing men.

// Men being sure & women wanting to run.

// Gender roles reversed and polarity.

// Being friendzoned.

// Should you have to choose between family and your fiance?

// Are Cameron and Lauren really that healthy for the long run?

Warning if you haven’t watched the show, yet, spoiler alerts throughout.

Find Priska & Bas: https://thelovealchemists.com Insta @the_love_alchemists FB group: The soulmate society

Find their article on LIB here: https://medium.com/@thelovealchemists/7-things-we-learned-from-love-is-blind-8bbd96fa50cd

Music by Peter Walsingham

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From working with homeless people as a therapist to stripping at 37 y.o. Maria a Licensed Therapist & Sex/Relationship Coach takes us on a journey that climaxes into sacred sexuality, including teaching her clients about lingam and yoni massages.

We go over:

// When all you want is a hug from a friendly hook-up.

// Limitations of therapy solved with coaching.

// Male performance issues.

// Empowerment is important but not at the cost of disempowering others.

// How do we claim what we need and want?

// Our version of Feminism.

// Why it’s important to let a man please you and feel needed.

// Sis, you’re robbing him by not letting him do anything for you.

// How to ask for what you want and vulnerability.

// What lingam and yoni massages are.

Find Maria: www.mariamerloni.com + her free weekly Zoom calls: https://us04web.zoom.us/j/344998488

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Life Coach, Speaker and Author Bridget Chambers comes on to talk about how to find & follow our own path.

We go over:

// How to find THE THING you want to commit to.

// You don’t have to go far or do something new to do THE THING.

// That something’s-missing-feeling: How do we know what’s missing if we’ve never had it?

// Aha moments happen when our routines are disrupted.

// Your internal compass: Your Gut.

// Why this week sucked being single.

// The comparison game.

// When to quit or pull through? Is it an upper limit problem or not right for us anymore.

// A no, is not a no to your abilities, it’s freedom to redirect.

// Having a reason to get out of bed.

// What’s the difference between following our path when single and when in a couple?

// The importance of writing about your pain so others don’t feel alone in theirs.

Find Bridget: www.bridgetchambers.com & insta @bridgchambers

Music by Peter Walsingham

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This is the 3rd and last part of our mini-series on hidden abuse, narcissism & gaslighting. Part 1 was ep. #028: “Did You just Gaslight Me?”

*Content note: this episode discusses abusive relationships, discretion is advised, particularly between 1hr 8 to 1 hr16*

We cover:

// How do we recover from abusive relationships and how to trust again?

// What are the symptoms that people can experience after they left an abusive relationship?

// Is there a difference in those symptoms if you left a narcissist vs a toxic individual?

// We go over how charming they are and why making a discernment when close to them is hard. We portray this with an extreme example of Marc Dutrou nr: 1 eveil wanted guy when I was growing up and how he charmed his way into an escape.

// Self-forgiveness being a key part of recovery.

// We address what to do if you’re living with your abuser whilst in isolation - Domestic violence shelters are still working even under lockdown.

// After this ordeal, how do you trust again?

// How to deal with the abuser trying to claw back in.

// The predator-to-prey symbiosis phenomenon.

// Do some maybe have a deep desire to be toyed with or have a fantasy for total annihilation, is it a thing?

// We finish up with successful recovery stories and The Tiger King.

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// Katy Perry - Wide Awake (Official Video)

Find Shannon: https://unlockingfortitude.com/ & on insta @shannonhigginslpc

Music by Peter Walsingham

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This is part 2 of our 3 part mini-series on hidden abuse, narcissism & gaslighting, part 1 is ep. #028: Did You just Gaslight Me?

*Content note: this episode discusses abusive relationships, discretion is advised.*

We go over:

// Hidden abuse, narcissistic abuse, gaslighting, treated with unfair ways of shame & hurt either physically, spiritually, financially and litigation abuse.

// Why those who have experienced trauma are feeling fine/better than most during this pandemic.

// We recap what a narcissist is from a healthy one to the dark triad.

// The nr:1 distinction you need to know between a healthy narcissist and a machiavellian one.

// The sociopath next door, like in the Netflix series: ‘You’, and ‘Dirty John’.

// The dangers of leaving a narcissist.

// The differences between a male and female narcissist aka somatic, stepford wive traits and charm, power and control.

// What makes a narcissist?

// Why ‘friends/colleagues/family’ align with the Narcissistic abuser out of fear, not out of genuine connection.

// Why narcissists are prevalent in positions of power.

// Why won’t people leave their abusive partner?

// Trauma bond aka Stockholm syndrome.

// The oxytocin , epinephrine and adrenaline connection that happens each time the abuser gains any trust.

// Why a secure person can become codependent in an abusive relationship.

// Why it's so hard to prove that type of abuse in court when trying to divorce from a hidden abuser / narcissist.

// You’ve built up the courage to leave, now what?

// What are the sure signs at the beginning of dating that the person is toxic.

Find Shannon at https://unlockingfortitude.com/ & insta @shannonhigginslpc

Music by Peter Walsingham

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How do we build an emotional connection when dating and keep our relationship on track in and out of the bedroom for years to come?

We go over:

// Perhaps you are open to a kiss but your mind goes “Does that mean he wants sex?”

// How we can’t just rely on things just working out.

// What damages a couple’s connection.

// Emotional Focused (not Freedom) Therapy & A.R.E. you there by Dr Sue Johnson.

// The difference between Sexual and physical intimacy.

// Expecting sex vs intending to be close.

// Sexual pressures for men.

// Spontaneous and responsive sexual desires.

// I give you a dirty talk resource to help you get your juices flowing again ;-)

// How to build a connection with someone online now to prepare for when we come out of isolation?

// Have big things you want to talk about with your partner but don’t know how? Dr Chelsea shows how to have a relationship business meeting & have a relationship agreement to make sure you’re on the same page and not drifting for years.

// How do you express yourself without hurting or damaging someone else?

Find Dr Chelsea: https://drchelseapage.com/ & Insta @drchelseapage

Music by Peter Walsingham

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