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3 Important Love Lessons I Learned from the The Photograph Movie

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, ...

Bedtalks Relationship Podcast Ep. 27– How to Navigate the Holidays Whether You’re Single (Pair-less) or In a Relationship (Paired)

Elizabeth Overstreet

Hey, Y'all! Welcome back to a new episode of Bedtalks. We've been on a bit of a hiatus, but we are back! The holidays are upon us. And this time of year can bring about many feelings for a myriad of reasons. It can be a difficult time of the year to navigate whether you are single or in a relationship. Feelings of loneliness, feeling overextended by your many responsibilities, and figuring out how to get in quality time with one another if you are in a relationship are some of the more common challenges. Listen in as K and I discuss some tips we’ve found that are helpful to make su...

Codependency Explained – 3 Signs ft. Elizabeth Overstreet and Mark Rosenfeld

Elizabeth Overstreet

Recently, I had an interview and discussion with Mark Rosenfeld, a Relationship Expert, about the topic of codependency. It's one of the dating and relationship advice questions Mark and I are asked about often. We wanted to simplify codependency, explain codependency and help people wrap their heads around this important, but often misunderstood concept. This topic struck a nerve and started a lot of discussion amongst my followers across my social media. I am intrigued about the topic and I think it's always important to provide additional explanation and context especially around a topic...

Bedtalks Relationship Podcast Ep. 24 – The Value of Delayed Gratification In A Relationship

Elizabeth Overstreet

You and I live in a world of instant gratification. Many things are readily available at the click of a button, the use of a credit card (instant pay via your phone) along with many other conveniences that life affords us. Sometimes instant gratification can be a good thing. However, in other times the beauty and joy in receiving something that you have worked hard for can come as a result of delayed gratification. Whether you are single, in a new relationship, or a more mature relationship sometimes delaying gratification is critical in having a relationship that is healthy, ful...

Bedtalks Relationship Podcast Ep. 22 – What is The Climate of Your Relationship?

Elizabeth Overstreet

What do microclimates have to do with relationships? Everything. K & I had an opportunity to visit the West Coast and microclimates are plentiful depending on where you are at any given time. Every relationship goes through subtle and significant changes which can either strengthen or weaken the bond between two people. How do you weather these changes? Listen in as K and I discuss how you can thrive even when the climate of your relationship changes. Until next time, XoXo Please also remember to subscribe to our future p...

How You Can Turn Your Heartbreak Into Happiness

Elizabeth Overstreet

Being heartbroken is one of the worse feelings you can experience. It seems as though everything stands still for a moment and you can easily feel engulfed in a number of feelings including sadness, despair, hopelessness, and just raw emotional pain. However, even in the midst of these feelings, there are ways you can turn your heartbreak into happiness. Jessica Williams and I sit down to have an honest and straight-forward discussion about this topic along with some other ways to help you totally change the way you think about heartbreak and your perspective on life! Listen in to the sh...