The Love Seat

In this episode of The Love Seat, we’re joined by Emily Nagoski, renowned sex educator and bestselling author of “Come As You Are.” Emily’s work has transformed how we understand sexual desire, intimacy, and the connection between our minds and bodies. What We Cover: Desire Demystified: Learn about the “dual control model” of sexuality and how identifying your personal “accelerators” and “brakes” can enhance intimacy. Managing Stress & Burnout: Drawing on insights from “Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle,” Emily shares practical strategies for tackling emotional exhaustion and supporting each other in relationships. Honest Conversations & Emotional Well-Being: Discover why open communication, challenging cultural myths, and nurturing emotional health can make love and sex more fulfilling. Mismatched Libidos & Beyond: Advice on navigating differences in desire, overcoming harmful narratives, and finding mutual understanding. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

🎙️ Just in time for the holidays! In this episode of The Love Seat, we're thrilled to welcome the brilliant Vivian Tu, also known as Rich BFF, to dive deep into financial well-being. 💰✨The holiday season is upon us—a time of joy, giving, and sometimes... financial stress. 😬 Let's face it, managing money during the holidays can be challenging. We've invited Vivian, a financial educator, entrepreneur, and author of "Rich BFF," to help us navigate this festive season without breaking the bank. What We Cover in This Episode:🎄 Holiday Finance and Stress: Tips to stay financially healthy while enjoying the season. How to set spending boundaries with family and friends. Strategies to recover financially if you've already overspent.💡 Financial Habits and General Advice: The biggest mistakes people make with budgeting and how to avoid them. Understanding "paying yourself first" and how it grows your wealth. Starting points for investing if you're a complete beginner. Tackling debt during the holidays when extra expenses pile up.🌱 Mindset and Wealth-Building: The difference between saving money and building real wealth. Common myths about money and how to shift your mindset toward wealth accumulation.💞 Financial Boundaries and Relationships: Healthy ways for couples to discuss money. Key financial topics couples should discuss early in the relationship. Plus, Lauren and Cameron share their personal finance stories, highlighting their different spending habits around holidays, gifts, travel, and events. 🎁✈️About Our Guest: Vivian Tu (Rich BFF) has built a platform dedicated to making financial literacy accessible and engaging for everyone, especially those who’ve felt left out of traditional financial advice. She aims to empower people to make smarter money decisions and achieve long-term financial freedom. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’re diving deep into the realities of marriage with Pastor Calvin Roberson—the renowned marriage counselor from Married at First Sight, author of “Marriage Ain’t For Punks,” and co-creator of the relationship app with the same name. 💍📖📱Whether you’re single, dating, or married, this conversation is packed with insights for everyone:💡 For Singles & Dating: How to prepare for that next big step in your relationship—spotting and overcoming unrealistic expectations in the dating world and staying authentic and finding meaningful connections in today’s digital age.💑 For Couples & Marriage: The most challenging lessons about making marriage last and how to apply them. Keeping the spark alive and reigniting passion when it starts to fade—balancing personal goals with maintaining a solid partnership, embracing vulnerability, and turning conflicts into opportunities for growth. 🌟 For Everyone: Unveiling the essential qualities of a healthy relationship. Practical advice on what we believe is vital in love. Heartwarming stories, including how Pastor Cal met his wife and how their relationship has evolved. Join us as we uncover what it truly takes to build solid and lasting relationships. Pastor Cal shares wisdom from his extensive experience helping couples navigate love’s challenges and triumphs. This is an episode you won’t want to miss! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Self-sabotage and cultural conditioning can lead us to expect chaos in love. 💔 Tiffany and Brett Brown are the antidote for that—they show us how to have a mature relationship that is also exciting and fulfilling. Join us as we explore embracing steady, intentional love without craving external validation from excitement or drama. How can you prioritize peace and build healthy relationships when society often celebrates chaos? 🌟 Whether single or partnered, discover how to value stability over fleeting thrills and find fulfillment in genuine connection. ❤️ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices