Week 7 in the villa. The girls discuss the psychology behind arguments, why people want to be famous and the assumptions we make about someone's character.

With guest co-host Fiona! (potentially Love Island's biggest fan)

Notes: 


Laura's blog post on how to have difficult conversations


We'd love to hear from you. You can email us at lovesabeachpodcast@gmail.com, follow us on Instagram @lovesabeachpodcast, or on Twitter @lovesabeachpod

Disclaimer: this podcast is in no way affiliated with Love Island or ITV (we just love it!)

Week 7 in Love Island: Arguments, fame, and personality vs character traits

A fruity and fascinating psychological discussion about the 2018 season of ITV's hit show Love Island, hosted by counsellor Laura and psychologist Lauren. Each episode we'll look back at the previous week's Love Island highlights - discussing everything from the tears to true love, and delving into the psyche of the contestants. So dive into the deep end with us this summer...
Disclaimer: this podcast is in no way affiliated with Love Island or ITV (we just love it!)

Society & Culture

Personal Journals

History

Philosophy

Places & Travel

TV & Film

Health

Alternative Health

Self-Help

Sexuality

Fitness & Nutrition

Two months have passed since the villa closed its doors for the last time. The girls discuss what the islanders have been up to since leaving - including the psychology behind cosmetic surgery, when is the right time to move in with a partner, and dealing with new found fame.

Notes: 


Guardian Article about Cosmetic Procedures


We'd love to hear from you. You can email us at lovesabeachpodcast@gmail.com, follow us on Instagram @lovesabeachpodcast, or on Twitter @lovesabeachpod

Disclaimer: this podcast is in no way affiliated with Love Island or ITV (we just love it!)

Two Months Later: Cosmetic surgery, moving in together, coping with fame, and lessons learned

Love Island has come to an end and the winners have been crowned. The girls discuss how parenthood can affect us, the psychology behind meeting the parents, the five Love Languages, and how to keep the desire going in a long term relationship. Also, we always hear about Lauren's dating life- as Love Island comes to an end, does her love life have a happy ending?!

Notes: 


Laura's Love Languages blogpost
Take the Love Languages Quiz
Esther Perel's TedTalk 'The Secret to Desire in a Long Term Relationship'
Esther Perel's podcast


We'd love to hear from you. You can email us at lovesabeachpodcast@gmail.com, follow us on Instagram @lovesabeachpodcast, or on Twitter @lovesabeachpod

Disclaimer: this podcast is in no way affiliated with Love Island or ITV (we just love it!)

The Final Week in Love Island: Parents, Love Languages and Desire

This week the girls are joined by author and love coach Persia Lawson. They discuss why so many of us go back to our exes, what makes a holiday romance survive in the real world, how relationships can affect our friendships and what it really means to be authentic.

Notes: 


Guardian article about losing friends when in a relationship
Everything I Know About Love, by Dolly Alderton
The Inner Fix, by Lawson and Joey Bradford

How Do you Like Me Now, by Holly Bourne


Disclaimer: this podcast is in no way affiliated with Love Island or ITV (we just love it!) Special Guest: Persia Lawson.

Week 6 in Love Island: Holiday romances, friendships, authenticity, and exes (with special guest love coach Persia Lawson)

Week 5 in the villa has been full of drama. Lauren and special co-host Jonny discuss make ups, break ups, grief, love, and showbiz. 

Notes: 


Sternberg’s Triangular Theory of Love 
Tim Lomas, 14 Flavours of Love 


Disclaimer: this podcast is in no way affiliated with Love Island or ITV (we just love it!)

Week 7 in Love Island: Arguments, fame, and personality vs character traits

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