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What does it really take to have better sex—and why were so many of us never taught how? In this episode of Let’s Talk Love, Robin sits down with Dr. Nicole McNichols, internationally renowned human sexuality professor and author of You Could Be Having Better Sex, to unpack the myths and shame around sex that shape our relationships. Together, they explore how pleasure, sexual communication, and emotional safety are learnable skills, why understanding how our bodies work matters, and how small, practical shifts can transform intimacy over time. They also talk about masturbation, sexual mindfulness, navigating insecurity, and the power of creating “intimacy dates” to rebuild connection. Consider this your permission slip to learn, unlearn, and build a sex life that actually feels good to you.  This is possible for all of us!  We want to hear from you!  Please send us your anonymous questions for the Podcast as well as our weekly IG Live Ask The Experts Q&A. https://realloveready.com/submitaquestion Links: https://nicolethesexprofessor.com/ FOLLOW DR. NICOLE: INSTAGRAM | TIKTOK FOLLOW RLR: INSTAGRAM | FACEBOOK | TIKTOK Credits: the Let’s Talk Love Podcast is hosted by Robin Ducharme, recorded and edited by Maia Anstey.

We’re revisiting this conversation with Logan Ury, packed with the kind of practical dating wisdom you can actually use. In this episode Robin sits down with Logan, dating coach, behavioral scientist, and author of How to Not Die Alone: The Surprising Science That Will Help You Find Love, to talk about what it looks like to date with more intention, clarity, and self-awareness. Together, they explore why dating can feel so hard, how to spot the patterns that keep us stuck, and what it means to treat dating like a skill you can practice, not a situation you just “get lucky” in. Logan breaks down her three dating tendencies, shares why “the spark” can be misleading, and offers simple shifts that help you go on better dates, show up more authentically, and stop relation-shopping your way out of real connection. We want to hear from you!  Please send us your anonymous questions for the Podcast as well as our weekly IG Live Ask The Experts Q&A. https://realloveready.com/submitaquestion Links: Learn More About Logan’s Date Smarter Program Take The Three Dating Tendencies Quiz Sign up for Logan’s Newsletter FOLLOW RLR: INSTAGRAM | FACEBOOK | TIKTOK Watch the podcast on YouTube: youtube.com/realloveready Credits: the Let’s Talk Love Podcast is hosted by Robin Ducharme, recorded and edited by Maia Anstey.

We’re bringing back this powerful and deeply validating conversation with Dr. Ramani Durvasala—an episode filled with timeless guidance for anyone navigating or healing from narcissistic relationships. In this episode, Robin sits down with Dr. Ramani, one of the world’s leading experts on narcissistic abuse, to explore what really happens inside these dynamics and what it takes to slowly reclaim your sense of self. Together, they unpack the traits of narcissism, the cycle of trauma bonding, and the confusing mix of hope, shame, and grief that can keep people feeling stuck. Dr. Ramani offers compassionate, practical tools for healing—radical acceptance, gentle detachment, reframing your story, and reconnecting with the parts of yourself that were minimized or lost along the way. She also breaks down how to recognize the signs of narcissism, understand the emotional toll of gaslighting and manipulation, and begin the process of recovery with clarity and self-compassion. Whether you’re currently in a difficult dynamic, supporting someone who is, or continuing your own healing journey, this conversation offers a grounding perspective and guidance you can return to again and again. We want to hear from you!  Please send us your anonymous questions for the Podcast as well as our weekly IG Live Ask The Experts Q&A. https://realloveready.com/submitaquestion Links: Book: It’s Not You CA: https://amzn.to/3IgahDN US: https://amzn.to/3TedMRt Narcissistic Relationship Healing Program + Community: https://doctor-ramani.teachable.com/p/taking-yourself-back-healing-from-narcissistic-antagonistic-relationships FOLLOW RLR: INSTAGRAM | FACEBOOK | TIKTOK FOLLOW DR. RAMANI: INSTAGRAM | FACEBOOK | X Watch the podcast on YouTube: youtube.com/realloveready Credits: the Let’s Talk Love Podcast is hosted by Robin Ducharme, recorded and edited by Maia Anstey.

What does it really take to feel more connected? In this episode of Let’s Talk Love, Robin sits down with human connection expert and author of Every Conversation Counts, Riaz Meghji, to explore how we can create more meaningful conversations and deeper relationships in our everyday lives. Robin and Riaz talk about why we often mistake online connectivity for real connection, and how simple shifts—like leading with empathy, asking better questions, and truly listening—can change the way we show up in life and with those we love. Riaz shares practical tools like assertive empathy, “ask first, talk second,” and the value of leading with curiosity and vulnerability in our daily interactions.  He encourages us to have the hard conversations as ways to deepen our relationships.  At the end of the day, we all need connection and want to feel genuinely seen. If you’re longing for more real, authentic connections, this episode offers actionable ways to start—one conversation at a time. We want to hear from you!  Please send us your anonymous questions for the Podcast as well as our weekly IG Live Ask The Experts Q&A. https://realloveready.com/submitaquestion Links: Book - https://www.indigo.ca/en-ca/every-conversation-counts-the-5-habits-of-human-connection-that-build-extraordinary-relationships/9781989603727.html Website - www.riazmeghji.com FOLLOW RIAZ MEGHJI:⁠ INSTAGRAM⁠ |⁠ FACEBOOK⁠ |⁠ TIKTOK⁠ |⁠ YOUTUBE⁠ FOLLOW RLR: INSTAGRAM | FACEBOOK | TIKTOK

What does it take to feel safe in your relationships? In this episode of Let’s Talk Love, Robin sits down with licensed psychotherapist and author, Jessica Baum, to explore the core themes from her new book Safe. Together they look at how implicit memory, early attachment wounds, and our nervous system shape the way we show up in our relationships. Drawing from her personal healing and clinical work, Jessica explains how sensations in the body often hold the memories we can’t consciously recall, and how this awareness can begin to shift long-held patterns in relationships. Robin and Jessica talk about protectors—the behaviors we lean on when we don’t feel safe—as well as anchors, the supportive relationships that help us regulate, repair, and reconnect with our inner world. They explore inner child work, trauma bonding, and the familiar pull toward partners who mirror our earliest experiences. Through real stories and grounded examples, this conversation invites a deeper understanding of how the body remembers, how healing happens in connection, and how compassionate awareness can support attachment healing, nervous system regulation, and more secure love. We want to hear from you!  Please send us your anonymous questions for the Podcast as well as our weekly IG Live Ask The Experts Q&A. https://realloveready.com/submitaquestion Links: ⁠https://www.jessicabaumlmhc.com/safe FOLLOW RLR: INSTAGRAM | FACEBOOK | TIKTOK FOLLOW JESSICA BAUM: INSTAGRAM | FACEBOOK

What actually makes a relationship work? In this episode of Let’s Talk Love, Robin and Dr. Stan Tatkin, couples therapist, researcher, and co-founder of the PACT Institute talk about just that! Drawing from decades of work with couples and insights from his book In Each Other’s Care, Dr. Stan helps us understand how our nervous system, attachment patterns, and instinctive human threat responses shape the way we relate. He brings clarity to why relationship conflict feels so hard—and how awareness can create room for more clarity and connection. Dr. Stan explains what supports a secure-functioning relationship: offering relief before trying to solve the issue, repairing early so resentment doesn’t build, and creating shared relationship agreements that protect emotional safety and trust. Rather than focus on what makes for a healthy partnership, Dr. Stan emphasizes what we can do to form secure bonds with those we love.   This conversation offers thoughtful relationship insights and encourages us to consider how small, deliberate choices can strengthen the relationships we cherish. We want to hear from you!  Please send us your anonymous questions for the Podcast as well as our weekly IG Live Ask The Experts Q&A. https://realloveready.com/submitaquestion Links: http://thepactinstitute.com/ FOLLOW DR. STAN TATKIN: INSTAGRAM | FACEBOOK FOLLOW RLR: ⁠INSTAGRAM⁠ | ⁠FACEBOOK⁠ | ⁠TIKTOK⁠

What does it mean to fawn—and how can we begin to heal this trauma response? In this episode of Let’s Talk Love, Robin sits down with licensed clinical psychologist and author Dr. Ingrid Clayton to explore the fawn response, a survival pattern that develops as a way to stay safe in unsafe environments. Drawing from her professional work, therapy practice, and lived experience, Dr. Ingrid shares how fawning shows up in relationships through people-pleasing, over-accommodating, or losing your voice—and how understanding this trauma response, often rooted in complex trauma, can help us move from self-blame to self-awareness, personal growth, and healing. Robin and Dr. Ingrid share personal stories and insights as they unpack how early experiences and attachment wounds shape the ways we seek love, safety, and connection. They talk about the process of“unfawning” by noticing your body’s cues, rebuilding self-trust, setting healthier boundaries, and learning what safety feels like from the inside out. This conversation reminds us that healing begins with awareness—recognizing how the patterns that once kept us safe can also hold us back, and how seeing them with compassion can open the door to new ways of showing up for ourselves and those we love. We want to hear from you!  Please send us your anonymous questions for the Podcast as well as our weekly IG Live Ask The Experts Q&A. https://realloveready.com/submitaquestion Links: Book - https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/779579/fawning-by-dr-ingrid-clayton/ Website - https://www.ingridclayton.com/ FOLLOW RLR: INSTAGRAM | FACEBOOK | TIKTOK FOLLOW DR. INGRID CLAYTON: INSTAGRAM | FACEBOOK

What does it take to create secure, lasting love? In this episode of Let’s Talk Love, Robin sits down with therapist, author, and attachment expert Julie Menanno to explore how we can create relationships that feel safe, connected, and enduring. Rather than focusing on the idea of a “healthy relationship,” Julie invites us to consider what it means to build a secure partnership—one rooted in emotional safety, empathy, and mutual understanding. Drawing from her powerful book Secure Love, Julie shares how recognizing our own and our partner’s core emotional needs and attachment styles can transform the way we communicate, navigate conflict, and repair ruptures. Her approach reminds us that love thrives not in perfection, but in the consistent willingness to see, hear, and respond to one another with care. Through her platform The Secure Relationship, Julie’s work reaches millions, helping people understand that love and connection are not luxuries—they are essential human needs. This conversation offers practical wisdom and heartfelt insight for anyone seeking to deepen intimacy, build trust, and experience the grounded joy of secure love. We want to hear from you!  Please send us your anonymous questions for the Podcast as well as our weekly IG Live Ask The Experts Q&A. https://realloveready.com/submitaquestion Links:https://www.thesecurerelationship.com/ FOLLOW RLR: INSTAGRAM | FACEBOOK | TIKTOK FOLLOW JULIE: INSTAGRAM | FACEBOOK | TIKTOK

Why do we get hooked on drama and how can we break free? This week on Let’s Talk Love, Robin sits down with clinical psychologist and founder of The Embody Lab, Dr. Scott Lyons, to explore the hidden role drama plays in our lives. Drawing from his book, Addicted to Drama: Healing Dependency on Crisis and Drama in Yourself and Others, Scott brings warmth, openness, and relatability to a subject many of us don’t fully understand—yet we all know what it feels like to get wrapped up in the chaos of other people’s lives. Scott himself once struggled with being addicted to drama, and now he dedicates his work to helping others heal from this exhausting pattern. As he shares, drama often masks unresolved trauma—it’s a coping mechanism for pain we haven’t yet faced. Because drama is so contagious, it can ripple through our relationships and communities unless we learn to stop perpetuating it. Together, Robin and Scott unpack why we get hooked on drama and how it becomes addictive, how unresolved trauma hides behind cycles of chaos and crisis, and what neuroscience reveals about the toll these patterns take on our bodies and minds. They also explore practical ways to step out of drama and create more peace, along with the surprising role of play in restoring joy, connection, and balance. With compassionate insights and grounded strategies, Scott offers a roadmap for breaking free from drama and building steadier, more fulfilling relationships. This conversation is a powerful reminder that awareness and compassion are key to healing—and that choosing peace over chaos is one of the greatest gifts we can give ourselves and the people we love. We want to hear from you!  Please send us your anonymous questions for the Podcast as well as our weekly IG Live Ask The Experts Q&A. https://realloveready.com/submitaquestion Links:https://www.drscottlyons.com/ FOLLOW RLR: INSTAGRAM | FACEBOOK | TIKTOK

What does it really mean to be a “good mom”—and who gets to decide? In this episode of Let’s Talk Love, Robin sits down with therapist, author, and mother Vanessa Bennett for a candid conversation inspired by her new book, The Motherhood Myth. Together, they explore the myths and societal pressures placed on women, the impact of over-parenting, and the learning and growth available to all of us when we create space in our lives to just be.   Vanessa shares stories from her own journey and insights from her work, offering a grounded perspective on how women can honor themselves while caring for others. This conversation is an invitation to release outdated expectations, embrace the full truth of motherhood, and lean into the support and connection we all need along the way. We want to hear from you!  Please send us your anonymous questions for the Podcast as well as our weekly IG Live Ask The Experts Q&A. https://realloveready.com/submitaquestion Links: https://www.vanessabennett.com/the-motherhood-myth FOLLOW RLR: INSTAGRAM | FACEBOOK | TIKTOK FOLLOW VANESSA: INSTAGRAM | FACEBOOK | TIKTOK

We’re bringing back this heartfelt and practical conversation with Paul Carrick Brunson, full of timeless wisdom on what it really takes to build meaningful relationships. Robin is joined by Paul Brunson, globally recognized matchmaker, author, and Head of Global Research at Tinder, to explore what makes love last in today’s complex dating landscape. Drawing from his book It’s Complicated (But It Doesn’t Have to Be), Paul shares four key principles for finding a compatible partner, how to clarify your values, and why personal growth is essential for healthy connection. Whether you’re navigating new relationships or looking to strengthen an existing one, this conversation offers thoughtful, actionable insight to support your journey. We want to hear from you!  Please send us your anonymous questions for the Podcast as well as our weekly IG Live Ask The Experts Q&A. https://realloveready.com/submitaquestion Links: Website: https://www.paulcbrunson.com/ It's Complicated (But It Doesn't Have To Be): https://www.amazon.ca/Its-Complicated-But-Doesnt-Have/dp/1592407692 FOLLOW RLR: INSTAGRAM | FACEBOOK | X Watch the podcast on YouTube: youtube.com/realloveready Credits: the Let’s Talk Love Podcast is hosted by Robin Ducharme, recorded and edited by Maia Anstey, and transcribed by Otter.ai.

We’re excited to revisit this powerful conversation with Dr. Shefali. Whether it’s your first time listening or you’re returning to a favourite, this episode offers profound insights into self-discovery, authenticity, and the journey toward awakening. Robin is joined by Dr. Shefali Tsabary to explore shedding societal beliefs, redefining love and relationships, and the vital role of setting boundaries as an act of self-love. Dr. Shefali highlights the importance for women to embrace their inner power through the concept of the ‘Awakened Queen’—a figure of strength, compassion, and discernment. This conversation invites listeners to reflect on consciousness in personal growth and transformation, offering practical guidance for reclaiming one’s power and stepping into a more authentic self. We want to hear from you!  Please send us your anonymous questions for the Podcast as well as our weekly IG Live Ask The Experts Q&A. https://realloveready.com/submitaquestion Links:  https://institute.drshefali.com https://courses.drshefali.com/aradicalawakening FOLLOW DR. SHEFALI: INSTAGRAM | TIKTOK | FACEBOOK | YOUTUBE FOLLOW RLR: INSTAGRAM | FACEBOOK | X Watch the podcast on YouTube: youtube.com/realloveready Credits: the Let’s Talk Love Podcast is hosted by Robin Ducharme, recorded and edited by Maia Anstey, and transcribed by Otter.ai.

We’re excited to revisit a heartfelt conversation with Dené Logan, packed with deep insight into the dance between our inner masculine and feminine energies and how this shapes the way we relate. In this episode, Robin is joined by couples therapist Dené Logan to explore themes from her book, Sovereign Love. Drawing from her work with clients and her background in depth psychology, Dené unpacks how societal conditioning has created an imbalance between masculine and feminine energies, influencing patterns in all our relationships. Together, they dive into intimate dynamics like the abandonment-shame spiral and invisible labour, offering compassionate tools to communicate through love and transform these cycles. Dené also highlights the power of recognizing our individual soul journeys and releasing control, opening the way to genuine interdependence in connection. Whether it’s your first time hearing this conversation or you’re returning to a favourite, we hope it offers fresh perspectives and inspires more conscious, fulfilling relationships. We want to hear from you!  Please send us your anonymous questions for our weekly IG Live Ask The Experts Q&A. https://realloveready.com/submitaquestion Sovereign Love: https://denelogan.com/book FOLLOW DENÉ: INSTAGRAM | FACEBOOK | YOUTUBE FOLLOW RLR: INSTAGRAM | FACEBOOK | X Watch the podcast on YouTube: youtube.com/realloveready Credits: the Let’s Talk Love Podcast is hosted by Robin Ducharme, recorded and edited by Maia Anstey, and transcribed by Otter.ai. 

What does it mean to bring your whole self—mind, body, and spirit—into your intimate relationships? In this transformative episode of Let’s Talk Love, Robin sits down with world-renowned sex and relationship therapist Dr. Laura Berman for a deep and soulful conversation about intimacy, healing, and awakening your sensual self. Drawing from her powerful new book Sex Magic, Dr. Berman reveals how true sexual fulfillment begins long before you enter the bedroom. When we feel safe enough to be seen, when we’re connected to ourselves and to each other in mind, body, and spirit, we can unlock extraordinary pleasure and create next-level intimacy—what she calls “Sex Magic.” Together, Robin and Dr. Berman explore how our beliefs about sex and self-worth shape our experiences of love and desire. You’ll hear empowering insights and practical tools for releasing shame, amplifying arousal, and stepping into your full sensual power—with presence, vulnerability, and soul. Whether you’re healing, evolving, or simply curious, this episode is a reminder that pleasure is your birthright—and that the deepest intimacy starts within. We want to hear from you!  Please send us your anonymous questions for the Podcast as well as our weekly IG Live Ask The Experts Q&A. https://realloveready.com/submitaquestion Links: Website: https://drlauraberman.com/ FOLLOW RLR: INSTAGRAM | FACEBOOK | TIKTOK FOLLOW DR. LAURA BERMAN: INSTAGRAM | FACEBOOK

What does it really take to feel secure—in yourself, your relationships, and your life? In this soulful episode of Let’s Talk Love, Robin is joined by internationally recognized coach and founder of The Art of Healing, Trevor Hanson, for a deeply honest conversation about what it means to build true emotional security from the inside out. They explore the roots of anxious attachment, the longing to feel safe and seen, and the inner transformation required to shift old patterns into new, empowered ways of relating. Trevor opens up about his own journey—how heartbreak, burnout, and walking away from a high-pressure career led him to profound healing and purpose. Together, Robin and Trevor unpack what it looks like to become secure in yourself. They explore how emotional safety starts within, why self-trust, healthy boundaries, and aligned choices matter, and how healing the inner child and being held in the right kind of support can lead to powerful transformation. Trevor shares his groundbreaking framework, The Secure-Self Journey, and the life-changing work happening inside The Secure Self Club and The Art of Healing. Robin also reflects on her own path, feeling more secure, aligned, and self-assured than ever before, and how this inner shift is transforming her partnership and every area of her life. If you’ve ever struggled with anxiety in relationships, people-pleasing, or feeling like your self-worth is tied to others’ approval, this episode will meet you right where you are—with practical wisdom, hope, and the gentle reminder that you are capable of deep, lasting change. Healing is possible. And it always begins within. We want to hear from you! Send us your anonymous questions for the Podcast as well as our weekly IG Live Ask The Experts Q&A. https://realloveready.com/submitaquestion Links: FREE- Anxious to Secure: Seminarhttps://theartofhealingbytrevor.com/from-anxious-to-secure FREE- Know Your Boundaries Workshop: https://theartofhealingbytrevor.com/know-your-boundaries Apply to join the Secure Self Club: https://theartofhealingbytrevor.com/secure-self-club-official-dc FOLLOW TREVOR: INSTAGRAM FOLLOW RLR: ⁠INSTAGRAM⁠ | ⁠FACEBOOK⁠ | ⁠TIKTOK⁠