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Love Smarter, Not Harder! – An Interview with Dory and Betina, of Learn2LoveMedia

Hey Y'all- We're back with another podcast show, "Love Smarter, Not Harder!" Often we overcomplicate love. But we have more than enough anecdotal information, data, and examples of what works and doesn't work with finding and cultivating love in our relationships. Dory and Betina of Learn2Love Media are passionate about helping you learn to love smarter not harder in your relationships. This interview is jam-packed with helpful relationship tips and strategies. Yes, healthy, long-lasting relationships require being intentional and pragmatic too! But sometimes we go in to...

Bedtalks Episode 46: #1 Relationship Challenge with Covid – An Interview with Dr. Abby Lev

Elizabeth Overstreet

Hey Ya'll- We're back with another podcast. Relationships inherently have their issues, but Covid has made it a bit more complicated. Dr. Abby Lev, a licensed clinical psychologist, and a prior guest on Bedtalks sits down with K and me to discuss some of the biggest challenges Covid is causing in relationships. We also discuss solutions to help you whether you are single or in a relationship to help you navigate your relationship in this new norm. Listen in, share your feedback, and please remember to subscribe to future episodes of Bedtalks on the Anchor App, iTunes, Google, and Spot...

Bedtalks Podcast 38: From Victim to Survivor; A Story of Domestic Abuse with Mannette Morgan

Elizabeth Overstreet

According to the NCADV organization, nearly 20 people per minute are physically abused by their intimate partner in the United States. During one year, this equates to more than 10 million women and men who suffer abuse from their partner. 33% of women and almost 10% of men suffer some form of physical abuse. 72% of all murder-suicides involve an intimate partner and 94% of these victims murdered are female. Physical and emotional abuse is prevalent making it difficult for people to leave an abusive relationship. - Source of statistics NCADV.org Domestic abuse can leave long-lasting physica...

Bedtalks Podcast 37: Our Happy Divorce Part 3 – A Couple’s Unique Approach to Divorce

Elizabeth Overstreet

Nikki, Ben, Ken, and Me continue our discussion in this Bedtalks Podcast: Our Happy Divorce Part 3 - A Couple's Unique Approach to Divorce. Divorce isn't easy. When two people make this decision, the feelings are intensified because it's natural to want to cut off your contact and interactions with one another. And when you add kids to the mix, it can make the break-up even more complicated. Nikki DeBartolo and Benjamin Heldfond wanted to handle their divorce differently. And they admit, in the beginning, it wasn't easy. But they wanted to uncouple in a way that wouldn't be disruptive and ...

Bedtalks Podcast 36: Our Happy Divorce Part 2 – A Couple’s Unique Approach to Divorce

Elizabeth Overstreet

Nikki, Ben, Ken, and Me continue our discussion in this Bedtalks Podcast: Our Happy Divorce Part 2 - A Couple's Unique Approach to Divorce. Divorce isn't easy. When two people make this decision, the feelings are intensified because it's natural to want to cut off your contact and interactions with one another. And when you add kids to the mix, it can make the break-up even more complicated. Nikki DeBartolo and Benjamin Heldfond wanted to handle their divorce differently. And they admit, in the beginning, it wasn't easy. But they wanted to uncouple in a way that wouldn't be disruptive and ...

Why COVID-19 Is Changing You

Elizabeth Overstreet

Things have gotten real. Our new norm is bringing out the best and worse in us. COVID-19 affected China in the latter part of 2019, and then it started spreading across the world. One thing about a crisis is the sad fact that until everyone feels vulnerable, no one truly feels vulnerable. The Empathy Connection As humans, it’s natural for some of us to be more empathetic than others. But, often, genuine empathy doesn’t emerge until we have personally experienced the same pain or setback, which helps us to understand and connect when we see a similar pain in someone else. It’s normal. Whe...

Bedtalks Podcast 35: Our Happy Divorce Part 1 – A Couples Unique Approach to Divorce

Elizabeth Overstreet

If you are divorced, considering divorce and wondering how to navigate your relationship with your ex and still be good parents to your children this show is for you. Divorce is messy. And when you think about divorce, it usually conjures up lots of negative feelings and emotions. Most divorces end in an acrimonious way. It's normal to experience difficulties with one another when a divorce ends and this can be further complicated by shared custody agreements and splitting finances. But, Nikki DeBartolo and Benjamin Heldfond wanted to handle their divorce differently. At first, it wa...

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

Elizabeth Overstreet

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...