Let's Talk About Love

An Apple Crumble-Fueled, Cliffhanging Extravaganza: A Case Study on Infidelity

Hi listeners! I am back from my application-hibernation. It's been a wild two months. I apologize dearly for my absence, but boy am I happy to be back! On this week's episode, I am in rare form: I'm actually *mad* about something! In particular, Leah is back on the pod to discuss a case of infidelity that was recently experienced by a friend of mine. All identities are hidden, and I just ask that you respect their privacy beyond what I consensually share on the podcast. We also get into the role that spirituality and religion play in marriage, particularly from a Catholic perspective. Thanks for listening, and as always, if you have any thoughts, questions, or concerns, shoot us a DM or an email!  XX Instagram: @letstalkaboutlovepod Email: letstalkaboutlovepod@gmail.com

E10: The Highly Sensitive Person and PTSD

Hi lovely listeners! In today's (long over-due) episode, we talk all about the temperament trait of Sensory Processing Sensitivity and what it means to be a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP, for short). In addition, we discuss the scientific evidence that exists about whether HSPs might be more vulnerable to experiencing symptoms of PTSD. If you are interested in reading more about the relationship between SPS and trauma, here is the link to my undergraduate thesis: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Wg8M2nQPTlRm957Nwy8u-jzi5_y9QzBN/view?usp=sharing Here is the link to Elaine Aron's Highly Sensitive Person website: https://hsperson.com/ Link to the HSP Scale Test: https://hsperson.com/test/highly-sensitive-test/ Info about Highly Sensitive Children: https://hsperson.com/books/the-highly-sensitive-child/ And finally, a fantastic book relevant for this podcast is The Highly Sensitive Person In Love by Elaine Aron, PhD., which talks all about experiences and coping skills in relationships that might be unique to HSPs . She also wrote The Highly Sensitive Person: How to Thrive When the World Overwhelms You, which is also a great read. Happy listening!

E9: The Gift of Cat Food Photosynthesis

Hello lovely listeners! So sorry it's been so long since I released an episode... if you want an explanation as to why, go ahead and give the intro a listen! This week, I brought in our first anonymous speaker to talk to us all about her experience with relationships, of course--particularly infidelity in a long-term relationship. Listen on in to get the scoop!  Instagram: @letstalkaboutlovepod Email: letstalkaboutlovepod@gmail.com

E8: Classic Non-conformists, Ammirite?

In this episode, we continue our interview with Leah that we started in E7. Make sure you go back and listen to it if you haven't already! Leah continues her story about her relationships up to the present, and we talk about some loaded stuff: Whether you have to small-talk in order to start a relationship, how unconscious patterns can play out in our relationships, and about how gender and sexuality are a lot more complex and fluid than society at present allows. Listen in for all the juicy deets! Instagram: @letstalkaboutlovepod Email: letstalkaboutlovepod@gmail.com

E7: Two *Not Like Other* Girls

Welcome back! This episode is the first half of my interview with my dear friend Leah. Leah has some interesting life experiences to share with you all, and we cover a wide range of topics from Catholicism vs. sexuality to attachment wounds to conformity (or, rather, aggressive non-conformity...). It's a good one! Check in next week for the second half of this interview (it's a good one!). And don't forget to share this podcast on Instagram if you like it--it helps a lot! Instagram: @letstalkaboutlovepod Email: letstalkaboutlovepod@gmail.com