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Today’s episode is all about body image as Lena shares her very personal journey.

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Some article links referenced in this episode:

https://nypost.com/2022/01/26/kim-kardashians-figure-is-harmful-for-body-image-study/

https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/publications/body-image-report/exec-summary#:~:text=New%20body%20image%20statistics,-New%20online%20surveys&text=One%20in%20five%20adults%20(20,image%20in%20the%20last%20year.

https://www.news.com.au/lifestyle/health/wellbeing/study-names-kim-kardashiaI I'mn-as-star-fuelling-negative-body-image/news-story/2b7fedc2e692d2a01888e2193a64f7c8

https://thebodyisnotanapology.com/magazine/11-offensive-phrases-you-didnt-realize-are-fat-shaming/

https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/publications/body-image-report/exec-summary#:~:text=One%20in%20eight%20(13%25),concerns%20about%20their%20body%20image.

https://www.thelist.com/44261/womens-perfect-body-types-changed-throughout-history/

https://www.verywellmind.com/body-positivity-vs-body-neutrality-5184565#:~:text=Body%20positivity%20is%20a%20social,views%20the%20physical%20human%20body.

Lena is recovering from surgery and does NOT feel like talking for an hour right now. But have no fear! We will be back next week with what is most-likely to be our best episode yet. Stay tuned. 

Tune in to this episode of the Unchecked Baggage podcast, a podcast all about relationship advice with hosts Lena and Rob. They chat about emotional baggage, blended families, love, sex, relationships, and life. Life is too short to be weighed down by unchecked baggage! Today’s episode is about what to do when you’re in a relationship where you both have different libidos, differing level of sexual desire. 

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Research Links:

https://www.blueheart.io/your-relationship#:~:text=by%20Marta%20Pucci-,What%20is%20Sexual%20Desire%20Discrepancy%20(SDD),desires%2C%20interests%2C%20or%20kinks.

https://www.huffpost.com/entry/what-to-do-when-libidos-dont-match_n_5ba00288e4b013b0977d9e25

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Desire_discrepancy

https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/mismatched-sex-drives

https://sexualbeing.org/blog/how-to-handle-when-your-libidos-dont-match/

https://www.smsna.org/patients/blog/coping-with-mismatched-sex-drives

https://www.bustle.com/p/13-couples-on-how-they-deal-with-mismatched-sex-drives-67304

https://www.cornerstoneclinic.ca/2017/11/mismatched_libidos/

https://www.webmd.com/sex/features/sex-drive-how-do-men-women-compare

Tune in to this episode of the Unchecked Baggage podcast, a podcast all about relationship advice with hosts Lena and Rob. They chat about emotional baggage, blended families, love, sex, relationships, and life. Life is too short to be weighed down by unchecked baggage! Today’s episode is about the importance of playtime as an adult. 

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Research Links:

https://goop.com/wellness/mindfulness/what-is-monotasking/

https://www.helpguide.org/articles/mental-health/benefits-of-play-for-adults.htm#:~:text=You'll%20learn%20a%20new,trust%2C%20and%20intimacy%20with%20others.

https://psychcentral.com/blog/the-importance-of-play-for-adults

https://www.npr.org/sections/ed/2014/08/06/336360521/play-doesnt-end-with-childhood-why-adults-need-recess-too

https://www.womenshealthmag.com/sex-and-love/a32338336/romantic-couple-games/

https://www.marriage.com/advice/relati2onship/couples-play-together-stay-together/

Tune in to this episode of the Unchecked Baggage podcast, a podcast all about relationship advice with hosts Lena and Rob. They chat about emotional baggage, blended families, love, sex, relationships, and life. Life is too short to be weighed down by unchecked baggage! Today’s episode is about Valentine's Day!

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Research Links:

https://www.npr.org/2011/02/14/133693152/the-dark-origins-of-valentines-day

https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/holidays/valentines-day-ideas/a26863/valentines-day-facts/

https://www.babbel.com/en/magazine/valentines-day-traditions-around-the-world

https://www.oprahdaily.com/life/relationships-love/g30149638/valentines-day-ideas/

https://www.womansday.com/relationships/a4702/10-fun-valentines-day-facts-103385/

https://www.buzzfeed.com/danielacadena/valentines-day-advice-from-experts

https://www.bustle.com/articles/135077-6-reasons-valentines-day-is-actually-worth-celebrating

https://www.bustle.com/articles/137460-12-reasons-strong-couples-dont-need-to-celebrate-valentines-day

https://parade.com/1158778/jessicasager/valentines-day-trivia/

Tune in to this episode of the Unchecked Baggage podcast, a podcast all about relationship advice with hosts Lena and Rob. They chat about emotional baggage, blended families, love, sex, relationships, and life. Life is too short to be weighed down by unchecked baggage! Today’s episode is about our most favoritest and least favoritest things! (Yes, I know that isn't a word, but let's just go with it)

Links:

For relationship advice, or to tell us how great we are, email us at [email protected]. 

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Research Links:

https://www.therockpit.net/2021/is-it-important-to-have-the-same-music-taste-for-couples/#:~:text=So%20while%20liking%20the%20same,like%20the%20songs%20you%20do.

https://melmagazine.com/en-us/story/having-a-favorite-anything-as-an-adult-is-bullshit

https://www.betterhelp.com/advice/general/color-coded-what-your-favorite-color-says-about-you/

https://thedigestonline.com/lifestyle/what-your-favorite-alcohol-says-about-you/

Tune in to this episode of the Unchecked Baggage podcast, a podcast all about relationship advice with hosts Lena and Rob. They chat about emotional baggage, blended families, love, sex, relationships, and life. Life is too short to be weighed down by unchecked baggage! Today’s episode is about power dynamics and power struggles in a relationship.

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Research Links:

https://www.counsellinginmelbourne.com.au/power-in-relationships/#:~:text=In%20essence%2C%20power%20is%20the,is%20in%20a%20vulnerable%20spot.

https://www.goodtherapy.org/learn-about-therapy/issues/power

https://www.purewow.com/wellness/subtle-signs-of-unhealthy-power-dynamics-in-marriage

https://www.mindbodygreen.com/articles/power-imbalance-in-relationships

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-mysteries-love/201503/9-ways-restore-balance-relationship

https://www.bustle.com/p/7-early-signs-youll-have-power-struggles-in-your-relationship-15733052

https://bigthink.com/neuropsych/power-in-relationships/

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/meet-catch-and-keep/201602/4-truths-about-power-in-relationships-including-yours

Tune in to this episode of the Unchecked Baggage podcast, a podcast all about relationship advice with hosts Lena and Rob. They chat about emotional baggage, blended families, love, sex, relationships, and life. Life is too short to be weighed down by unchecked baggage! Today’s episode is all about ringing in the New Year!

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Research Links:

https://www.history.com/topics/holidays/new-years

https://www.countryliving.com/uk/homes-interiors/interiors/a35094774/new-years-eve-traditions/

https://www.oprahdaily.com/life/g29739527/new-years-eve-traditions/

http://inspiration.rehlat.com/en/destinations/new-year-is-not-celebrated-on-1st-january-in-these-5-countries/

https://discoverhappyhabits.com/new-years-resolution-statistics/

https://www.brides.com/story/romantic-new-years-eve-traditions-for-couples

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/meet-catch-and-keep/201912/what-does-new-year-s-eve-mean-your-relationship

https://www.bridalguide.com/blogs/8-relationship-resolutions-make-the-new-year

https://www.infoplease.com/culture-entertainment/holidays/history-new-year

Tune in to this episode of the Unchecked Baggage podcast, a podcast all about relationship advice with hosts Lena and Rob. They chat about emotional baggage, blended families, love, sex, relationships, and life. Life is too short to be weighed down by unchecked baggage!

Today's episode is about age gap relationships - what they are and how to be happy if you are in that type of relationship.

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https://brightside.me/inspiration-relationships/science-reveals-the-perfect-age-difference-for-a-strong-relationship-and-its-smaller-than-you-might-think-669860/

https://www.brides.com/relationships-with-age-gaps-5105357

https://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=May-December%20Romance

https://getmaude.com/blogs/themaudern/the-psychology-of-may-december-romances?test=1

https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/life/relationships/a30911266/may-december-romances/

https://www.aarp.org/home-family/friends-family/info-2017/age-differences-between-couples-fd.html

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/collections/201909/the-may-december-romance

https://www.webmd.com/sex-relationships/features/may-december-couples

https://www.instyle.com/lifestyle/hump-day/age-gap-relationships#:~:text=%22Age%20gap%22%20relationships%20are%20typically,%26%20Nick%20Jonas%20(11%20years)

https://www.regain.us/advice/general/what-is-an-acceptable-age-difference-in-a-relationship/

https://www.brides.com/handle-age-differences-in-relationships-2303199

https://www.gq-magazine.co.uk/lifestyle/article/age-gap-relationships

https://www.sachsandhess.com/blog/2021/04/do-age-gaps-between-a-couple-make-divorce-more-likely/

https://www.marketwatch.com/st

https://www.lovepanky.com/love-couch/romantic-love/may-december-relationships#

https://www.aarp.org/home-family/friends-family/info-2017/age-differences-between-couples-fd.html

https://www.webmd.com/sex-relationships/features/may-december-couples

https://www.agegaplovestory.com/what-is-a-may-december-romance/

https://www.bonobology.com/best-age-difference-successful-marriage/

https://www.brides.com/the-best-age-difference-in-relationships-for-success-5105372

https://www.brides.com/handle-age-differences-in-relationships-2303199

Tune in to this episode of the Unchecked Baggage podcast, a podcast all about relationship advice with hosts Lena and Rob. They chat about emotional baggage, blended families, love, sex, relationships, and life. Life is too short to be weighed down by unchecked baggage!

Today’s episode is all about anniversaries. Why are they important? What can you do to celebrate?

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https://theroanokestar.com/2020/06/10/why-itss-important-to-establish-anniversary-traditions-early-in-a-marriage/#:~:text=A%20wedding%20anniversary%20puts%20a,one%20another's%20achievements%20and%20love.

https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/it-would-be-a-sure-sign-something-was-wrong-meet-the-couples-who-never-celebrate-their-anniversary_uk_5c403705e4b0a8dbe16db00e

https://www.mydomaine.com/things-to-do-on-your-anniversary

https://www.webmd.com/sex-relationships/features/seven-year-itch

https://youtu.be/y2Dna8dffc4

https://youtu.be/UBmhje5s3S0