The Love Drive with Shaun Galanos

Shirley Johnson - a licenced marriage and family therapist - shares her knowledge on dealing with conflicts that might come up in relationships. She offers tools on how to avoid the anxiety of confrontation, how to stay connected when we are in disconnection, how to get to the source of the conflict, and how to regulate our nervous system in a state of mind that leads us to conflict resolution.   What you'll learn (or why you should care): The main sources of conflict in couples How to normalise talking about sex from early on in your relationships The importance of being present in your body during a conflict   Where to find Shirley: Shirley’s website Follow Shirley on Instagram   Resources: Return to Love, by Marianne Williamson     Join The Lovebird Club A private community for those who value love, trust, and intimacy. Group support and weekly calls. For contributing lovebirds only: https://thelovedrive.com/thelovebirdclub   Learn more about The Love Drive Website https://thelovedrive.com/ The Love Drive podcast is edited by Camilla Morandi. Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thelovedrive Newsletter https://thelovedrive.com/newsletter

We're always trying to fix everything, all the time. Sometimes, the thing to do is nothing. Nothing but sit and feel what is coming up. No action item needed. Next time you're struggling to figure out what to do, do nothing.  Learn more about The Love Drive Website https://thelovedrive.com/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thelovedrive Newsletter https://thelovedrive.com/newsletter

I really wish it were, but healthy relationships require commitment, risk, trust, responsibility, and a shared dream or goal.  Love is an important ingredient, but it's not the whole recipe.  Learn more about The Love Drive Website https://thelovedrive.com/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thelovedrive Newsletter https://thelovedrive.com/newsletter

While all your needs are valid, some of those needs can’t - or won’t - be met by others (no matter how much you want them to or try).  If your need is tied to your self-esteem, your self-worth, your value, or your love for yourself as a person, it’s going to be nearly impossible for others to meet those needs. They might try and fail because no amount of them trying will meet the need for self-love.

In this episode, Kat Harris, relationship coach and author of Sexless in the City, discusses how to deal with life plans that continue changing and the sadness that comes from living a life that’s different than what you expected.  Kat and Shaun talk about grieving your dreams, how to be honest with yourself, and the importance of keeping your expectations in check.    What you'll learn (or why you should care):   How to overcome being a victim to your relationship status How to accept that a relationship might end How not getting what you want can open up new possibilities   Resources: Peggy Orenstein's book Girls and Sex  Listen to her podcast episodes on fertility.   Where to find Kat: Kat’s website Get her book, Sexless in the City. Kat on Instagram Listen to her Podcast    Join The Lovebird Club A private community for those who value love, trust, and intimacy. Group support and weekly calls.   For contributing lovebirds only: https://thelovedrive.com/thelovebirdclub    Learn more about The Love Drive Website https://thelovedrive.com/  The Love Drive podcast is edited by Camilla Morandi.   Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thelovedrive    Newsletter https://thelovedrive.com/newsletter

Don't change who you are to be in a relationship. No matter what you do, you'll never be enough for some people. And no matter how you tone yourself down, you'll always be too much for others. Join Getting Your Needs Met: Identify Your Needs and Make Requests with Confidence A 4-week course with Shaun Galanos on learning how identify what needs aren't being met in your life, finding a variety of ways of getting them met, and making requests for pretty much anything. Join us http://thelovedrive.com/needs

There's nothing easy about asking your loved one for space, and yet, fire needs air.  Join Getting Your Needs Met: Identify Your Needs and Make Requests with Confidence A 4-week course with Shaun Galanos on learning how identify what needs aren't being met in your life, finding a variety of ways of getting them met, and making requests for pretty much anything. Join us http://thelovedrive.com/needs

Jessica Graham is a meditation teacher, spiritual guide, and author of Good Sex: Getting Off Without Checking Out.  In this episode, she discusses how to bring presence and mindfulness to sex, and how powerfully that can affect our everyday life. What you'll learn (or why you should care): Why mindful sex can lead to a more mindful relationship with ourselves and everyone around us Why are we so afraid to talk about sex and sexual health and how to talk about it with our partner(s) How to shift the focus away from the orgasm and learn how to savour pleasure Where to find Jessica: Jessica’s website Get her book, Good Sex: Getting Off Without Checking Out. Jessica on Instagram Her YouTube channel Follow her on Twitter and Facebook Join The Lovebird Club A private community for those who value love, trust, and intimacy. Group support and weekly calls. For contributing lovebirds only: https://thelovedrive.com/thelovebirdclub    Learn more about The Love Drive Website https://thelovedrive.com/  The Love Drive podcast is edited by Camilla Morandi. Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thelovedrive Newsletter https://thelovedrive.com/newsletter

If 2020 was hard for you, join the club. Sending you all love, light, and strength as we close out 2020 and ride into 2021. Let's hope it's more gentle on all our souls.  See you in January.   

In this episode, Tara Galeano - a licenced professional counsellor, certificed sex therapist, author, speaker and coach - discusses the  wisdom of our body and the importance of using it as a great input for listening to ourselves, beyond thinking. Shaun and Tara talk about the essential practice of breathing and mindfulness to come back to the body and staying in the present moment.   What you'll learn (or why you should care): How to listen and trust what your body is telling you Why we need to start to recognize and honour the voice within us The importance of rest and just being   Where to find Tara: Tara’s website  Tara on Instagram    Resources: Get Tara’s Rediscovering my Body book Christine Caldwell - Bodyfulness book   Join The Lovebird Club A private community for those who value love, trust, and intimacy. Group support and weekly calls.   For contributing lovebirds only: https://thelovedrive.com/thelovebirdclub    Learn more about The Love Drive Website https://thelovedrive.com/  The Love Drive podcast is edited by Camilla Morandi.   Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thelovedrive    Newsletter https://thelovedrive.com/newsletter