In this classic work, Erich Fromm argues that love is not a sentiment but an art that requires effort, practice, and the development of one's total personality. He critiques the popular conception of love and asserts that true love involves care, responsibility, respect, and knowledge. Fromm explores various types of love, including brotherly love, motherly love, erotic love, self-love, and the love of God, emphasizing the importance of humility, courage, faith, and discipline in achieving mature and fulfilling love.
In 'Good Inside,' Dr. Becky Kennedy shares her parenting philosophy, which focuses on building strong relationships with children rather than merely shaping their behavior. The book critiques traditional parenting methods like reward charts and time-outs, which fail to address children's complex emotional needs. Dr. Kennedy provides actionable strategies and troubleshooting for various parenting challenges, such as sibling rivalry, separation anxiety, and tantrums. Her approach helps parents move from uncertainty and self-blame to confidence and sturdy leadership, emphasizing the importance of compassion and understanding in parenting.
Aike Ho (Partner, ACME Capital) and Camilla Hermann (entrepreneur) discuss "relationship yoga" - viewing intimate relationships as paths to growth through how we trigger each other. They explore how relationship patterns reveal unresolved aspects of ourselves and why finding a partner who's willing to evolve together matters more than matching a checklist of ideal traits.
Modern Relationships is a podcast from Turpentine. Learn more: www.turpentine.co
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TIMESTAMPS:
(00:00) Intro and Preview
(01:33) What is Relationship Yoga?
(02:22) Relationship as a Canvas for Wholeness
(04:54) Triggers and the Opportunity for Healing
(08:40) Observing and Processing Triggers
(09:38) The Role of Past Experiences
(10:51) Holding Space & Interlocking Patterns
(11:32) Using the Enneagram
(12:56) Example of Reactivity and Softness
(14:00) Reparenting & the Little Ones
(15:39) Interlocking Triggers & Internal Family Systems (IFS)
(16:39) Working with Internal Parts
(20:07) Free Will & Running Patterns
(21:00) Growth, Ego Death & Commitment in Relationships
(23:11) Seeing With Fresh Eyes
(23:16) Sponsor: Relationship Hero
(24:59) The Art of Loving & Unconditional Acceptance
(28:30) Reflections on Being Single
(34:50) Challenges & Bouncing Back
(39:44) Patterns Want to be Liberated
(42:34) Causes of Struggle in Relationships
(55:57) Tension of Triggers and Attraction
(1:00:04) Advice For Making It Fantastic
(1:02:04) Connection: Spark, Attraction, Intimacy
(1:05:23) Wrap
"Modern Relationships" 
