Language of Love with Dr. Laura Berman

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When She Has Low Desire Oct 09, 2023

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What do you do when she’s not in the mood, but you are? Thirty percent of women under the age of 59 suffer from low libido and that number continues to increase after the age of 60! But it’s not just older women who experience low desire. Younger women struggle too due to stress, exhaustion caring for young children, depression, body image, and a host of other issues, younger women can experience low libido too.

On this Language of Love Bite, we’ll discuss low sex drive in women and uncover the variety of issues that are at the heart of the matter. When sex is working in a relationship it’s just one part of it. But when sex isn’t working, it can definitely take a toll on the connection between you. We’ll discuss ways to understand and overcome low desire with the goal of bringing the passion back where it belongs! If your bedroom has been lacking, tune in to this episode!

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Unlocking the Mysteries of Sacred Contracts with Caroline Myss Oct 04, 2023

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Have you ever wondered about the deeper meaning of life or the purpose behind our existence and the journey of our souls? If so, you're not alone. Many of us ponder these, seeking guidance and understanding.

Caroline Myss, renowned author, speaker, and spiritual teacher sat down with me during this week’s Language of Love Conversation to discuss the intriguing concept of sacred contracts, the different levels of consciousness, and the unexpected power that can be found in love and integrity.

During our conversation, Caroline and I dive into:

The concept of sacred contracts and its relation to different levels of consciousness
The role of archetypes in our lives and how they influence our choices and manifestations
The cosmic dynamic of life and the predetermined nature of our entry and exit points
The transformative power of love and the need for a bio-spiritual ecological evolution
Why collective participation in awakening and supporting others is crucial through Global events we’ve all been experiencing
The stages of inner self-development and the importance of moving beyond narcissism
The wounded healer journey and the significance of discernment in personal growth
The power of intuition and the consequences of ignoring it
The importance of integrity and the normalization of lying in society
The impact of honesty and the consequences of not being truthful in relationships

Please feel free to access Caroline's workshops by downloading them or exploring her upcoming autumn schedule on her website. Additionally, you can find her books, "The Anatomy of Spirit" "Sacred Contracts," and others available for purchase on Amazon.

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In the Mood for Love Sep 27, 2023

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We’re back for another Language of Love Session, where I speak to listeners like you and give my expert advice. In this session, I sat down with someone who's been a longtime listener and has been following my advice ever since my days on Oprah. She reached out to me for guidance, and her story is bound to hit close to home for many of us. Picture this: she escaped a five-year marriage that felt more like a chore than a fairytale. But now, she's in a sizzling new relationship, sparks are flying and things are heating up for her in all the right ways. The twist? Her partner's got a case of the “low desire and low testosterone blues” and she's grappling with feelings of rejection and neglect. Together, we explore the complexities of reigniting intimacy and desire.

In this episode, you will learn about:

How stress and anxiety can negatively affect sexual desire in men
The different physical, emotional, hormonal and medical factors that can create difficulty with male sexual response and sensation
Why low desire does not necessarily mean they are no longer attracted to you
The importance of having a “cost-benefit analysis” in a long-term relationship
How men often dismiss sexual issues because it emasculates them and the steps you can take to address the problem

Remember, issues of sexual desire are common in relationships and can be tackled with open communication and professional help. If you are looking for a sex therapist, you can find a clinician near you by visiting the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists website at https://aasect.org/.

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Pushing the Limits of Monogamy Sep 25, 2023

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The world is changing on so many levels, including a pretty seismic shift in which many of us are defining relationships. Most of us grew up in a society where monogamy was the unquestioned expectation in love. But now, more and more individuals and couples are pushing against those expectations and exploring non monogamy or polyamory.

On this Language of Love Bite, we dive headfirst into this topic covering the things you should know if you’re like to explore polyamory:

-What is polyamory and what forms can it take?

-Tips on how to navigate a non monogamous relationship

-Common pitfalls you may encounter

- How to tell if this lifestyle is right for you.

If you’re curious and feel like you and your partner might be ready, take some time to listen to this episode before making this important life and relationship decision.

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I'm Not a Mourning Person with Kris Carr Sep 20, 2023

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One of the hardest things any of us will ever do is say goodbye to someone we love. This is something wellness leader and best selling author, Kris Carr, knows all too well.

On this Language of Love Conversation, we discuss her newest book, I’m Not a Mourning Person, where she chronicles her long goodbye to her beloved father who passed away from pancreatic cancer after a several year battle. This is a powerful conversation so be sure to tune in.

In this episode we discuss:

The fact that grieving for a loved one often begins long before they’re gone and comes in a variety of forms.
The power of training your eyes to see the presence of the energy of the one you lost and not simply living with their absence.
How losing it or having a meltdown can actually be a good thing.
Understanding that there truly is a difference between dying and leaving.
Why finding the courage to have conversations about dying is necessary.
strategies for having the often hard, but always necessary, end of life conversations with loved ones that can help you move through their passing.
The power of (and when to) begin assuring your loved one that it’s ok to let go.

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Kris Carr

About Kris Carr

Kris Carr is a New York Times bestselling author and wellness leader who’s been thriving with stage IV cancer for more than 20 years. Over these past two decades, she’s learned some big lessons about how to take care of herself, live life to the fullest and continue making an impact in the process. She is a true champion of people, and she is honored to have shaped and impacted the lives of millions throughout the world.

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The Caregiver's Turn Sep 13, 2023

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Most people know or love someone who’s a cancer survivor. But it’s not just the cancer patient who survives and hopefully recovers from this kind of medical trauma. Caregivers, while they didn’t have to personally weather the life-threatening illness and its treatment, they did so by proxy, holding the patient up emotionally, physically and logistically while still managing and usually repressing their own fears and exhaustion.

Most caregivers put their own needs, and even their lives, on hold when their loved ones are suffering or undergoing treatment. And then, when the worst is over and it’s time to move forward, it’s not just the patient who must recover. The caregiver needs and deserves time, grace and support to do so as well. This journey can be especially complex in the case of romantic relationships as it becomes necessary to shift out of caregiver and patient roles back to partners and lovers…

In this Language of Love Session, I have a follow up chat with a listener, Veronica, whose boyfriend has now finally finished cancer treatment. Against all odds, he’s now in remission. But instead of the celebration she was expecting, Veronica finds her life remaining on pause as she waits for her love to come back to the relationship they were building at the time of his diagnosis. Instead of excitement about enjoying their lives after their harrowing year, he’s been depressed, angry and distant. And Veronica is feeling resentful and abandoned.

In this episode we discuss:

The ways medical trauma compares to other kinds when it comes to healing.
Steps one can take to assist and inspire a loved one to move forward when the worst is over after trauma.
Some of my own struggles I had as a cancer survivor when my treatment was finally over and my caregiving husband was ready for me to come back to life.
How the caregiving journey can be an opportunity to learn to hold our own peace (or even happiness) in the face of those we love remaining stuck in frustration and sadness.
What’s realistic to expect from a partner after a traumatic illness, and when it may or may not be time to throw in the towel.

If you’ve been a caregiver or you love one, you will get so much from this healing conversation!

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The Trouble with Faking It Sep 11, 2023

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Have you ever faked the “Big O?” If so, you aren’t alone! Studies have shown that the majority of women, and even a large proportion of men have faked it…regularly! But, even if it’s a “mercy fake” (because your partner is trying so hard and you know it’s just not happening but you don’t want to make them feel bad) is it really a good idea ? What happens when you find out that your partner has been faking? What kind of fracture does that create and how do you repair that? And what happens if you’ve been the one faking it, but you’re now tired of not receiving the pleasure you desire. How to let your partner know the truth? Finally, what’s standing in the way of your “Big O” pleasure and how can you have more of them?

I’m answering these questions and many other juicy ones on this episode of Language of Love Bite!

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What’s Your Relationship Magnetics Pattern? with Robert Ohotto Sep 06, 2023

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Take a moment to look at the circle of people closest to you. They are there because you energetically attracted them into your world. We’re all living, breathing magnets. Understanding your unique relationship magnetics puts you in the driver's seat when it comes to creating the love life you most desire.

On this episode of Language of Love Conversation, I talk with the amazing Robert Ohotto, one of the foremost voices in psycho-spirituality, about understanding our unique relationship magnetics, where they come from and how to change them in service to creating a healthy and fulfilling love life. Robert shares how to harness the relationship abundance magnet that thrives inside each of us.

In this episode, we’ll discuss:

How to cultivate acceptance as a key to changing relationship magnetics patterns that don’t serve us.
The keys to breaking the cycle of being codependent (and how codependency affects your relationship magnetics)
How to use relationship magnetics to call the love in you most desire
How to navigate and shift relationship magnetics to a more positive place in an existing relationship
The importance of separating from (unconsciously) identifying as a victim so we don’t carry forward the magnet for trauma
Preparing for the ways your life (including your circle) will change when you shift out of negative relationship magnetics

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Robert Ohotto

About Robert Ohotto

Robert Ohotto is recognized as a trailblazing presence within the field of psycho-spirituality, multi-sensory development, and human consciousness. Robert’s popular radio show, “Soul Connexions Radio”, is currently one of the most listened to and downloaded podcasts on iTunes. He has been featured by Fortune Magazine for his work as an Intuitive Strategies with Fortune 500 Companies and numerous times on Oprah Radio. He is highly sought after for his dynamic lectures, intuitive consultations, and unique astrological expertise. His leading-edge work challenges the conventions of mind-body-spirit paradigms by integrating intuitive perception, archetypes, and life cycles.

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Breaking the Hold of Parent-Child Codependency Aug 31, 2023

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Parent-child relationships can be loaded at every age, especially when there is codependency involved. This can lead to complicated and draining dynamics that last well into adulthood.

In this Language of Love Session, I speak with a listener who also happens to be my college roomate, Maryanne!. Maryanne is stuck in the cycle of trying to navigate a co-dependent relationship with her aging mother who is entering dementia and impossible to emotionally satisfy. For years she has struggled with this situation, feeling compelled to drop everything and put her own needs aside to be there for her mother. Now that Marianne’s father (and her mother’s caretaker) has passed away, the burden of emotionally caring for her mom has fallen solely to a Marianne. And her mother’s endless need for soothing and company is taking over Marianne’s life. In this Language of Love Session, we’ll talk candidly about how Marianne’s past relationship with her parents is impacting her current relationship with her mother. I give her direction on how to finally set boundaries, stand up for her inner child who still longs for an advocate, and begin embracing the life (and peace) she deserves. If you’re a child and find yourself struggling to set healthy boundaries with your own aging parent(s), tune in as this show is just for you! You can still be a wonderful child and caretaker to aging parents without losing yourself in the process.

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When You (Or Your Partner) Can’t Communicate Aug 28, 2023

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Communication is an important part of any relationship and crucial to building and sustaining a lasting, long-term relationship where you and your partner are connected and passionate allies in love.

In this Language of Love Bite, will help! We’ll discuss:

The three reasons why people refuse to communicate: humiliation, societal constraints, and disassociation.
Methods for making your partner feel comfortable expressing their feelings.
How to create a judgment-free zone between you.
Difference between most men and women in their communication needs.
Getting clear on how you want to be supported in sharing feelings with your partner.
Identifying the cues of the body to understand what you (or your partner) are feeling.
Embodiment tools for facilitating emotional expression.

If you want better emotional intimacy in your relationship, longing for your partner to share more, or struggling in your communication, this episode is for you!

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