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Let’s Talk About Love, Intimacy, and Relationships with Dr. Laura Berman, One of the World’s Leading Experts

I had the honor of interviewing Dr. Laura Berman, a leading expert on love, intimacy, and relationships. Dr. Berman and I discuss numerous topics during our interview, which include: Why love, at first sight, might be misleading Can your relationship be repaired after infidelity The importance of parents having honest discussions with their kids about love and intimacy Dr. Berman and I share some things in common around our methodologies of helping others find love. We both feel it's important to help people build better love lives and relationships. And it's also why it's ext...

Bedtalks Relationship Podcast Ep. 17 – The Realities and Truths of Love – Part 3 – The Protection (Covering) of Love

Elizabeth Overstreet

Welcome to Episode 17 of our Bedtalks Podcast! We enjoy doing this show and hope that you find it to be helpful, slightly entertaining, and practical to put to use in your relationships. K & I have to work at our relationship too. But we believe that the benefits of being in a healthy relationship outweigh the challenges. We hope you are enjoying our five-part series of the Realities and Truths of Love. Love is an amazing experience. It's why we desire to be with someone who cares deeply for us. We wish for a deep connection with someone who understands and gets who we are ...

Bedtalks Relationship Podcast Ep. 16 – The Realities and Truths of Love – Part 2 – The Risks (Gamble) of Love

Elizabeth Overstreet

Why do we seek out love if we know there are so many risks that come along with loving someone? It's because there are more benefits to being in a loving relationship than not. However, the truth and realities of love are that while love does bring with it a lot of positives, life has a way of shifting your focus away from those to the more challenging aspects of your relationship. Listen in as K, and I discuss the inherent risks that come with being in a relationship and why the gamble is worth taking. Until next time, XoXo Please also remember to subscribe to our future podca...

Bedtalks Relationship Podcast Ep. 15 – The Realities and Truths of Love – Part 1 – (The Challenges of Love)

Elizabeth Overstreet

We love the good parts of love, but even with an ideal partner, there are going to be some challenges along the way. K and I discuss The Realities and Truths of Love in part 1 of our 5 part series digging into the five components of a relationship. Our series of discussions will include the following: 1.) The Challenges of Love 2.) Risks (Gamble) of love 3.) Protection (Covering) of love 4.) The Fear of Love 5.) The Power (Strength) of Love Tune in to Part 1 where K and I discuss 'The Challenges of Love." Get your We Have Chemistry Report Here

Why It’s Important That You Find a Balance of Self-Love

Elizabeth Overstreet

At the foundation of the love you can offer to others is the love you must first be willing to exhibit to yourself. Let's Talk About Self-Love We hear a lot about the topic of self-love. The problem is that there are so many mixed messages about what it is and isn't that I thought it was important to go back to the basics. There is a balance to self-love. It is not only the ability to love yourself unconditionally, but it also a willingness to accept those self-truths that might be incredibly uncomfortable about you too! Let me explain further. Have you found yourself in one ...

Bedtalks Relationship Podcast Ep. 14 – How You Can Practice Self-Care?

Elizabeth Overstreet

There is a lot of discussion about self-care. Self-care is critical in a world where everything is moving so fast and there is so much to do in so little time. Whether you are single or in a relationship, practicing self-care is essential. How do you practice self-care? Is it hard for you to balance self-care when you are in a relationship, or with all of the additional responsibilities you have to manage on a daily basis? Listen in as we speak with our guest Dan Udale as he shares tips he has put in practice relating to his self-care. Dan shares his personal experiences, what hap...

Bedtalks Relationship Podcast Ep. 13 – Blended Family Life – How to Make it Work

Elizabeth Overstreet

Are you in a relationship with someone who has kids? Do you have kids and are dating someone who doesn't have kids? Are the two of you thinking about merging your families together? Blended families come with some additional benefits and challenges too. It's likely that at some point you or your kids may become part of a blended family. When you do, adjusting to this 'new norm' isn't an easy feat. With an extension of your family comes adjustments and new family rules, as the two of you set and establish new parameters for your home. What are the benefits of a blended family? What...

Bedtalks Relationship Podcast Ep. 12 – Single Life – Why the Grass Could Be Greener?

Elizabeth Overstreet

This podcast show is specifically for my singles. If you have single friends, you can listen in too or suggest they check out this show! It's a good one. I get lots of questions from those who are single who feel content, want companionship, but don't want to settle. Often, if you’re single, people have plenty of advice about what you should be doing and who you should be dating or picking as a potential spouse. In a society where there can be a lot of pressure to be in a relationship, people have a way of making you feel like you’re missing out if you are not in a relationship. ...

Bedtalks Relationship Podcast Ep. 11 – What is Your Relationship Pattern?

Elizabeth Overstreet

Just as you form habits or patterns in your day to day life, you naturally do the same in your relationships. They are your relationship patterns. Each relationship has a pattern. And you have a pattern you use within your relationships. Some of these patterns you learn in your relationships or pick up in your observation of those around you. This can be good or bad depending on the habits you have built and established in your relationships. But, there is always room for improvement in the way you manage, handle, and cope with your relationships. Listen in as we discuss relationship...

Bedtalks Relationship Podcast Ep. 10– Conflict Resolution 101 – Our Epic Failure and How We Learned From It

Elizabeth Overstreet

Last week K and I discussed with you the importance of having a healthy foundation for conflict resolution. But, then we had a pretty spirited discussion in which we learned that putting healthy ways to resolve conflict to everyday use isn't always easy. Listen in as we discuss what went wrong, if we were able to course correct, and what we learned and how it can help you with your partner when you are in the midst of trying to sort through your own conflict. As I always say, being in a relationship isn't easy and no matter what type of relationship you're in, whether with your partn...