530: Islands of Security

530: Islands of Security

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Foreplay Replay - Look on the Brightside: Toxic Positivity and its Impact on Your Relationship

Picture this, you walk in from a hard, stressful day at work and finally see your partner--your person. You say to them, "Honey, today was such a hard day. Everything went wrong. It was really bad." Your partner replies with, "Well, look on the bright side you're home and your jo ...  Show more

529: How To Fix Low Testosterone

Welcome Brave Lovers! In today's episode, Laurie and George take a deep dive into low testosterone--how to spot it, the effects it can have on a relationship and how to treat it. Listen in to learn how to address this with your healthcare providers and manage it within your partn ...  Show more

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