Episode 349: What Movies Get Right (And Wrong) About Relationships

Episode 349: What Movies Get Right (And Wrong...

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Episode 473: The 5 Mindsets That Help Love Last

Knowing someone loves you is one thing. Actually feeling that love in your body and daily life is another—and that’s where many relationships get stuck. In this episode, we move from problem to solution, exploring five research-backed mindsets that help love land and deepen real ...  Show more

Episode 472: Why Being Loved Doesn’t Always Feel Like Love

You can be deeply loved—and still not feel it. In this episode, we’re exploring the gap between being loved and feeling loved, the myths that keep love from landing, and how modern life can amplify disconnection. If you’ve ever felt unseen, insecure, or lonely inside an otherwise ...  Show more

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