Love Life With Matthew Hussey

In this powerful and deeply human conversation, Matthew sits down with Laurie Woolever [https://www.instagram.com/lauriewoolever/?hl=en]—author of Care and Feeding: A Memoir [https://www.amazon.com/Care-Feeding-Memoir-Laurie-Woolever/dp/0063327600]—to explore the journey of reclaiming one’s voice after years of living in the shadow of larger-than-life figures like Anthony Bourdain and Mario Batali. Topics covered: * Why Laurie finally chose to write her memoir after decades in food media. * What it's like to stop headlining other people’s lives and start showing up in your own. * Her path through addiction, shame, and sobriety—and how it shaped her. * The emotional toll and moral complexity of writing honestly about people she’s loved. * The collapse of a marriage and the ripple effects of one deeply vulnerable moment. * Infidelity, accountability, and what radical self-acceptance really looks like. * Why “nice but boring” often hides deeper emotional safety—and how to spot a mature relationship. * Dating in your 40s and beyond. * What “playing the tape forward” teaches us about addiction, impulse, and the allure of red flags. * Advice for people stuck in toxic attraction loops or mourning heartbreak they fear they’ll never get over. Whether you’re grappling with heartbreak, questioning your worth, or trying to navigate the messy terrain of self-reinvention, this episode will feel like a conversation with someone who’s lived it and survived to tell the truth.   🔗 Links *  Buy the book - Care and Feeding: A Memoir [https://www.amazon.com/Care-Feeding-Memoir-Laurie-Woolever/dp/0063327600] by Laurie Woolever  * 🎥 Watch our Dating Made Simple Replay (available until midnight on Friday, May 30): LoveLifeReplay.com [https://www.lovelifereplay.com] * 💬 Try Matthew AI and ask your first questions for free: AskMH.com [https://www.askmh.com]  * 🎟️ Join us at the Miami Retreat (October 18-19): MHRetreat.com [https://www.mhretreat.com] * 💞 Become a Love Life Member and join future live events: JoinLoveLife.com [https://www.joinlovelife.com]https://www.joinlovelife.com

The rules of modern dating can feel so confusing. You don’t know how much texting is too much, how to make the first move, or whether to keep trying if their interest is hot and cold. In this week’s video, I sat down with bestselling author Jay Shetty for his On Purpose podcast to talk about how to have confident, attractive communication and reject the shallow culture that defines so much of modern dating. If you’re tired of playing games and want to find real, honest love, this is for you. --- ►► Want Your # 1 Dating Problem Solved Personally? Ask Matthew AI Your First Question Now at. . . → http://www.AskMH.com [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbWY1MjBPQ3hDWklmd1h0MDFpYlpycW02UlJiQXxBQ3Jtc0ttc2F5eFQ2YTNOaHdiYmptVFBxazItS3pad0pXN3o5MTNCeDZaMkZva1cyMlU4UVVvVDFtenJYTXdWbzdVVWdxMnB2aHkxeUt5RUM3a3VEUDhpLVFfQnVDbDhWUXZkazVadldoeDh1ZFMzVkxvbnZJcw&q=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.AskMH.com%2F&v=_Tt_znSqdHI] ►► Order My New Book, "Love Life" at → http://www.LoveLifeBook.com [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbG9FNS13MlZsR0VCNHdHVkY2ZDRpTW9ha2N0QXxBQ3Jtc0ttSDV1djdKQkFXVURTcnFpX2hUNmxnUGE1WUdRSzd1SlFncVJRellSQkhPU0F2ZnhDOG9jNlRkVVpHc3VBNUhMT2tQSmRVVHFjb0ZBcGVEdXFTNjZwaGtjQ3NzaDE0LVRjU2Etc2lYMmFnT0kwWGJlNA&q=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.LoveLifeBook.com%2F&v=CkGrXMtd8Ww] ►► Transform Your Relationship With Life in One Powerful Weekend. Learn More About my Weekend Retreat at →  http://www.MHWeekendRetreat.com [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbTNRUkZNWG1OQ0hoc2Z2Yl9iaWtNaEM5SnVBUXxBQ3Jtc0ttNVhEUUgtZUNVV1N4SW0tR3A5YUFBSjI5ejc0bEM0blBzekh0V2Fpc0Q2eHFoOGhMYXV5QTZFbkRsZnE2X09ybGYzQ2o4Z0RHWTRzVXkyRF9SZmRVNExoX0d2WUw1VV9jcUNnVW9xenZ3RUhyNVhlYw&q=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.MHWeekendRetreat.com%2F&v=CkGrXMtd8Ww]

Can you relate to this . . . You’ve been dating someone for months and see them once or twice a week. You’ve gotten into a pretty good rhythm, but at the same time, things aren’t really moving forward either. You’re wondering: “Do they like me? I feel like they do, and yet, I don’t know whether this is going anywhere . . .” In this week’s brand-new video, I give you 3 specific things to look for when you want to know if someone’s serious (or headed in that direction). --- ►► Transform Your Relationship With Life Learn More About the Matthew Hussey Retreat at . . . → http://www.MHRetreat.com [http://www.mhretreat.com/] ►► Order My New Book, "Love Life" at → http://www.LoveLifeBook.com [http://www.lovelifebook.com/] ►► Ask Matthew AI Your Biggest Dating Question for Free Now at. . .  → http://www.AskMH.com [http://www.askmh.com/]

What REALLY kills relationships? We often think it’s huge differences in personality or values that cause break ups, but just as often it’s the small, subtle, repeated behaviours that lead to relationships ending. From the "Four Horsemen" of relationship conflict to the resentments that go unspoken until it’s too late, Matthew, Stephen and Audrey explore how these silent killers show up—and how to catch and heal them before they do lasting damage. Topics include * A deep dive into criticism, contempt, defensiveness, and stonewalling (and how they sabotage love) * Why “repair” matters more than perfection in long-term relationships * The unconscious reasons some people can't say sorry and how to deal with it * How resentment builds when we don’t feel seen, appreciated, or included * The importance of creating a relationship culture where nothing is off-limits to talk about * A listener question about red flags before marriage * The difference between expecting love to be perfect vs. building a love that lasts Links mentioned: * 🎥 Watch the Dating Made Simple Replay (available until May 30th): https://www.LoveLifeReplay.com [https://www.lovelifereplay.com] * 💬 Try Matthew AI and ask your first questions for free: https://www.askMH.com [https://www.askmh.com] * 🎟️ Join us at the Miami Retreat (October 18–19): https://www.MHRetreat.com [https://www.mhretreat.com] * 💞 Become a Love Life Member and join future live events: https://www.JoinLoveLife.com [https://www.joinlovelife.com] 📧 Have a story, question, or want to share your favorite podcast moment? Email us at: podcast@matthewhussey.com

What does emotionally available love really look like? In this new video, I break down six key signs of emotional availability so you can spot the difference between fleeting attention and real intention. If you’re tired of wasting time on people who aren’t serious, I also share how to recognize emotional availability early on . . . without coming across as too intense. Plus I reveal the subtle behaviors that separate healthy connection from love bombing, so you can protect your heart and invest in the right person. --- ►► Want Your # 1 Dating Problem Solved Personally? Ask Matthew AI Your First Question Now at. . . → http://www.AskMH.com [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbWY1MjBPQ3hDWklmd1h0MDFpYlpycW02UlJiQXxBQ3Jtc0ttc2F5eFQ2YTNOaHdiYmptVFBxazItS3pad0pXN3o5MTNCeDZaMkZva1cyMlU4UVVvVDFtenJYTXdWbzdVVWdxMnB2aHkxeUt5RUM3a3VEUDhpLVFfQnVDbDhWUXZkazVadldoeDh1ZFMzVkxvbnZJcw&q=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.AskMH.com%2F&v=_Tt_znSqdHI] ►► Order My New Book, "Love Life" at → http://www.LoveLifeBook.com [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbG9FNS13MlZsR0VCNHdHVkY2ZDRpTW9ha2N0QXxBQ3Jtc0ttSDV1djdKQkFXVURTcnFpX2hUNmxnUGE1WUdRSzd1SlFncVJRellSQkhPU0F2ZnhDOG9jNlRkVVpHc3VBNUhMT2tQSmRVVHFjb0ZBcGVEdXFTNjZwaGtjQ3NzaDE0LVRjU2Etc2lYMmFnT0kwWGJlNA&q=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.LoveLifeBook.com%2F&v=CkGrXMtd8Ww] ►► Transform Your Relationship With Life in One Powerful Weekend. Learn More About my Weekend Retreat at →  http://www.MHWeekendRetreat.com [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbTNRUkZNWG1OQ0hoc2Z2Yl9iaWtNaEM5SnVBUXxBQ3Jtc0ttNVhEUUgtZUNVV1N4SW0tR3A5YUFBSjI5ejc0bEM0blBzekh0V2Fpc0Q2eHFoOGhMYXV5QTZFbkRsZnE2X09ybGYzQ2o4Z0RHWTRzVXkyRF9SZmRVNExoX0d2WUw1VV9jcUNnVW9xenZ3RUhyNVhlYw&q=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.MHWeekendRetreat.com%2F&v=CkGrXMtd8Ww]