Swoon: Love Lessons with Julie and Gina

Julie and Gina answer a listener question asking them to breakdown the different between a "want" and "need." They'll help you figure out the difference and give you tips and resources on how you can ask for your needs to be met in your relationships.

Gina and Jeff are joined by Hilary Kinavey, MS, LPC and Dana Sturtevant, MS, RD, two colleagues that are transforming the work we do in healthcare around body awareness, body trust and unlearning shameful lessons from diet culture.

What should you do if your partner wants to end things to work on themselves and asks you to wait for them? This week Gina and Julie answer a listeners question on just that. Join us for more!

Julie and Gina answer a listener question about what to do when you move in with your new sweetie and then all of a sudden feel nothing for your partner.

Jeff joins Julie again to answer two listener questions sent in by co-host Gina! Question 1: If my friend asks for feedback about their partner and I don't like them what should I say? Question 2: I feel bad about some of my past behavior with old partners. Should I contact my exes and apologize to them?

In a lively discussion, the hosts explore essential green flags to seek in budding relationships. They emphasize the ability to engage in conflict positively and the significance of knowing each other's love languages. Authenticity is key, as is the ability to share past relationship lessons. The conversation also highlights the importance of sexual preferences, trauma awareness, and respectful boundaries. Additionally, they touch on the value of having a solid support system outside the relationship. Tune in for insightful tips on finding that perfect connection!

This week Julie and Gina answer a listener question that is so universal we wanted to share it right away: how can I keep showing I care when I feel extra low energy myself? If you've ever been in love through stressful times you know how hard it can be to stay in a loving place when your empathetic cup is empty. Join us to talk more about what to do in low-energy moments.

This holiday season might be a little different for us after so many folks begin to emerge from the pandemic social distancing practices. But over the last couple years we've all had an opportunity to get clear about our values and priorities. Let Julie and Gina help you make the best of holidays with family.

This week we answer a listener question about how and when to try taking things slow in relationships. Join Julie, Jeff and Gina to think through the things you need to think about when you're excited about someone new.

Jessa Zimmerman, a nationwide certified sex therapist and author of 'Sex Without Stress,' joins the hosts to discuss how sexual connection can be achieved without anxiety. She emphasizes that sex requires work, not perfection, and explores how rigid expectations often lead to the avoidance cycle. Jessa introduces a playful metaphor to shift focus from performance to shared pleasure. The conversation also highlights the importance of communication and flexibility in addressing differing desires, centering connection, and adapting intimacy over time.