The Love Lab (Uncensored)

Navigating Polyamory: Insights from Blended Family Theory

In this episode, we are thrilled to welcome Dr Rosalyn Dischiavo—author, speaker, and founder of the Institute for Sexuality Education and Enlightenment. Dr. Dischiavo shares her innovative approach of applying stepfamily theory to polyamorous systems in transition, helping us understand the parallels between blended families and polycules. Together, we explore the complexities of polyamorous systems, the challenges of ongoing change, and what helps these relationships stabilize over time. Dr Rosalyn Dischiavo is the founder of the Institute for Sexuality Education and Enlightenment (ISEE) and past president of AASECT (American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors, and Therapists).

Purity Culture, Christian Nationalism & Reclaiming Sexual Health

Jeremiah Gibson and Julia Postema, AASECT Certified Sex Therapists, explore the lasting impacts of purity culture, their personal journeys, and how they help clients reclaim sexual health and desire after religious trauma. Tune in for insights on navigating faith transitions, healing from shame, and embracing a sex-positive future. Connect with Jeremiah and Julia: Substack: Relationship 101 [https://sexvangelicals.substack.com/] Coaching Services: Let's Heal Together [https://letshealtogether.org/] Podcast: Sexvangelicals [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sexvangelicals/id1541092846] Instagram: @sexvangelicals [https://www.instagram.com/sexvangelicals]

Navigating ADHD in Relationships

In this episode, Rebecca and Kate dive into the nuanced world of ADHD and its impact on relationships. Drawing from both professional expertise and personal experience, they explore the complexities ADHD brings to partnerships, from executive functioning challenges to the emotional landscape shaped by shame, rejection sensitivity, and misunderstood behaviors. This conversation offers insights into navigating ADHD within relationships with compassion, understanding, and practical strategies.

Dr. Isabelle Morley on Therapy Speak & Red Flags

Dr. Isabelle Morley, clinical psychologist and author of They're Not Gaslighting You In this episode, Dr. Morley breaks down the misuse of therapy terms like gaslighting, narcissist, and trauma bonding. She explains what these words actually mean, why they are often misapplied, and how therapy speak can damage relationships. We also explore the difference between bad behavior and true emotional abuse, the impact of labeling in relationships, and why not every red flag means you should walk away. Get the Book: https://a.co/d/16SEwPh [https://a.co/d/16SEwPh] Follow Dr. Morley: @drisabellemorley [https://www.instagram.com/drisabellemorley] If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a friend!

Body Image Inside Out: Breaking Through the Glass Ceiling with Deb and Whitney

In this episode of the Love Lab Podcast, Kate and Rebecca welcome Deb Schachter and Whitney Otto, co-authors of the new book, Body Image Inside Out. With over 30 years of combined expertise in body image, eating disorder recovery, and coaching, Deb and Whitney share their transformative insights on breaking through the "glass ceiling" of body image healing. The conversation dives deep into how body image shapes our relationship with ourselves and others, the ways in which societal pressures and personal histories inform our perceptions, and how to move beyond acceptance to true self-connection. They also explore the intersection of body image and sexuality, revealing how deeply our ability to experience pleasure and intimacy ties into how we feel about our bodies. Resources https://debschachterlicsw.com/book/ [https://debschachterlicsw.com/book/] https://whitneyottocoaching.com/book [https://whitneyottocoaching.com/book]