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Bedtalks Podcast 34: Second Act: Life, Love & Relationships: An Interview with Karyn Pettigrew

We are living in a time where we are being forced to take a time-out, be reflective, and re-prioritize what we thought might have been most important to us. During this time K and I think it's important to inspire you to be aware of the current events which are happening and to also use this time to bring on guests and discuss topics that will encourage you towards your greater purpose. Honestly, things are scary now and the events unfolding are unprecedented. However, they also present a unique time to re-evaluate, re-focus and re-energize. Out of scarcity and turmoil, often comes great ingen...

Bedtalks Relationship Podcast Ep. 33 – What Is The Medicine to Your Relationship?

Elizabeth Overstreet

COVID-19 is top of mind for many of us and your feelings about it have likely intensified over the last several weeks. While we don't want to add to creating additional anxiety around what is happening, we thought it would be a good time to think about ways to look at your relationship and do things that can help to nurture it. Like COVID-19, there will always be outside, external forces that we can't control that will come along that will challenge the fabric and framework of your relationship. It's important to find ways to use factors outside of your relationship to keep it nourished, th...

Bedtalks Relationship Podcast Ep. 32- What Is Self-Love vs Superficial Love and Why You’re Getting it Wrong

Elizabeth Overstreet

Self-love and Superficial love can easily be comingled. But, there is a clear difference between the two. We live in a society where there is a lot of talk about self-love. And there are a lot of perceptions being shared as to what self-love encompasses causing some confusion. Listen in as K and I break down the difference and share our perspective on why one holds a higher value than the other. We will also help to enlighten you as to why self-love may not be what you have been taught to believe. Please remember to subscribe to future episodes of Bedtalks on the Anchor App, Itunes, Goog...

Bedtalks Relationship Podcast Ep. 31- How You Can Stay Connected In A Long-Term Relationship

Elizabeth Overstreet

Long-term relationships seem to be rare these days. Often times two people in a relationship opt to throw in the towel versus working to make their relationship work with one another. Sometimes it may feel easier to walk away versus putting in the additional work to make a relationship work. The pull of additional family responsibilities, demanding careers, and other factors also play a pivotal role in affecting our relationships. It’s not uncommon for two people to settle into a relationship once they’ve been together for a period of time. How do you stay engaged and committed with your si...

3 Important Love Lessons I Learned from the The Photograph Movie

Elizabeth Overstreet

As a relationship coach, I strive to learn as much as I can about love to empower the relationship you have with your significant other. When the movie, The Photograph, came out recently I was game to check it out. After all, there is so much you can learn about someone's love story that is usually relatable to your love story too. So, my significant other and I decided to check out the new movie, The Photograph, directed by Stella Meghie, staring, Issa Rae, LaKeith Stanfield, Y'lan Noel, and Chante' Adams among many other talented actors. We enjoyed this movie for so many reasons. It felt ...

Bedtalks Relationship Podcast Ep. 30-Entrepreneurship and Love – What We Can Learn from the Media Takeout CEO, Fred and Notoya Mwangaguhunga’s Love Story

Elizabeth Overstreet

We have a very exciting podcast interview for you. This one is for my entrepreneurs who are trying to balance out their aspirations, run a business and at the same time have a love life. (Smile) Entrepreneurship can add another layer to a relationship. The demands of running a business and being responsible for bringing in revenue for your business and employees can add additional pressure when your workday doesn't end like the usual 9-5 job role. However, entrepreneurship has its rewards too. Being enmeshed in doing something in which you are passionate, or being able to crea...

ENO on WVON with “Chat Daddy” Sims – What Celebrities Have in Common with Your Relationship?

Elizabeth Overstreet

Celebrities are human just like you and me. They struggle with the same things that we do in our relationships with our significant others. But, we can learn from their misgivings too. Infidelity, to marry or not to marry, and determining what constitutes the right decision to part ways are challenges any one of us can face in our relationships. Listen in as Art 'Chatdaddy' Sims, Heidi B, Uncle Mel and I chat on his Real Talk, Real People show on WVON about what we can learn from how Cardi B has handled infidelity in her marriage, how Justin Timberlake may have crossed the line, why Oprah f...

Bedtalks Relationship Podcast Ep. 29 – Rabbit Holes and Relationships – What Do They Have In Common?

Elizabeth Overstreet

Remember the movie, “The Matrix?” That movie has a lot in common with relationships. Are you willing to stay in the comfort zone regarding your relationship or are you willing to go down the rabbit hole? The path of least resistance is always easier. It's much more difficult to take the less-traveled road. Yet, there are so many learnings when we are willing to step outside of what is familiar to us. Life is fragile and it's so very important that we live up to our full potential and in our real purpose. Listen in as we explore this topic further in our newest episode "Rabbit Holes and R...

Bedtalks Relationship Podcast Ep. 28 – Love or Loyalty- Do They Go Hand in Hand?

Elizabeth Overstreet

K & I were recently watching a documentary, "I Called Him Morgan," on Netflix. We couldn't help but recognize the parallels of this tragic story about a Jazz Musician, Lee Morgan and what happens in relationships when love and loyalty are tested. It's clear by this documentary, the love Lee and Helen shared was genuine, but as their relationship experienced a shift, it had an irreparable impact on their relationship. Love and Loyalty are two important facets of a healthy relationship. But, sometimes one of these components, love or loyalty can diminish due to a change in circumstances, ...