The Learn to Love Podcast

What does it mean to live with a fierce heart? How can we apply compassion to systems of oppression or the suffering we feel in a worldwide pandemic? Where do we find truth and community? Learn the answer to these questions and more in this in this week's episode of the Learn to Love Podcast, where your host Zach Beach interviews meditation teacher, author, and leader Spring Washam on Cultivating a Fierce Heart. Learn more about your guest below: Spring Washam is a well-known meditation teacher, author and visionary leader based in California and Peru. She is the author of A Fierce Heart: Finding Strength, Courage and Wisdom in Any Moment. Spring is considered a pioneer in bringing mindfulness-based healing practices to diverse communities. She is one of the founders and core teachers at the East Bay Meditation Center, located in downtown Oakland, CA. She received extensive training by Jack Kornfield, is a member of the teacher’s council at Spirit Rock Meditation Center in northern California, and has practiced and studied Buddhist philosophy in both the Theravada and Tibetan schools of Buddhism for the last 20 years. In addition to being a teacher, she is also a shamanic practitioner and has studied indigenous healing practices for over a decade. She is the founder of Lotus Vine Journeys, an organisation that blends indigenous healing practices with Buddhist wisdom. Her writing and teachings have appeared in many online journals and publications such as Lions Roar, Tricycle, and Belief.net. She has been a guest on many popular podcasts and radio shows. She currently travels and teaches meditation retreats, workshops and classes worldwide. * www.springwasham.com * https://www.instagram.com/springwasham/ * https://www.facebook.com/teacher.springwasham/ * https://eastbaymeditation.org/ Learn more about your host and the show at: www.zachbeach.com www.the-heart-center.com Like us on Facebook: facebook.com/learntolovenow Join the Community group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1428012130828678/

How does being in a pandemic change the nature of our relationship? What can we do about anxiety and depression in these challenging times? How can our relationship be seen as a spiritual practice? Learn the answer to these questions and more in this in this week's episode of the Learn to Love Podcast, where your host Zach Beach interviews couples therapist and meditation teacher, George Taylor. Learn more about your guest below: George Taylor is a couples counselor with over 25 years of of experience helping people bring more joy and love into relationships. As a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Marin County, George specializes in strengthening couples' communication in creative and fun ways. In 2016 he published A Path for Couples: Ten Practices for Love and Joy, describing concrete models to put couples on a path of healing and awakening. Inspired by the love and healing that couples can create by using simple mindfulness and communication skills, George has since taught his powerful tools and practices to thousands of couples at Spirit Rock Meditation Center and throughout the United States. Learn more about George at www.pathforcouples.com Learn more about your host and the show at: www.zachbeach.com www.the-heart-center.com Like us on Facebook: facebook.com/learntolovenow Join the Community group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1428012130828678/

This episode is sponsored by Lets Get Checked, an at-home personal health testing service. Head over to trylgc.com/LearnToLove to learn more. What can we do to ensure the success of our relationship? What has science and research found that predicts divorce? What expectations should we set when getting married? Learn the answer to these questions and more in this in this week's episode of the Learn to Love Podcast, where your host Zach Beach interviews psychotherapist and Gottman therapist, Sinead Smyth, on What Predicts Divorce Learn more about your guest below: Sinead Smyth is a pyschotherapist, certified Gottman Therapist, Trainer and founder of the East Bay Relationship Center in Alameda, CA. She been helping couples and individuals for over 20 years and her writings have appeared in Washington Post, Huffington Post, and Woman's Day. As a Master Trainer and Certification Consultant with The Gottman Institute, Sinead teaches and works with therapists learning the Gottman Method in the U.S. and internationally, and consult with organizations on promoting healthier relationships. Learn more at * https://www.eastbayrelationshipcenter.com/ * https://www.gottman.com/author/sinead-smyth-lmft/ * https://twitter.com/ACCounseling * https://www.instagram.com/eastbayrelationshipcenter/ Learn more about your host and the show at: www.zachbeach.com www.the-heart-center.com Like us on Facebook: facebook.com/learntolovenow Join the Community group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1428012130828678/

Why do people ghost? What are some red, yellow, and green flags we should look out for at the beginning of a relationship? What does it take to find lasting love? Learn the answer to these questions and more in this in this week's episode of the Learn to Love Podcast, where your host Zach Beach interviews relationship writer Sabrina Alexis on Ghosting, Red Flags, and Lasting Love. Learn more about your guest below: * anewmode.com * https://www.instagram.com/anewmode/ * https://www.facebook.com/sabrinaalexisanm/ * https://www.youtube.com/anewmodechannel * https://www.facebook.com/sabrinaalexisanm/ Sabrina Alexis is a New York based writer and co-founder of anewmode.com, a lifestyle site with a focus on dating and relationships. A graduated from Boston University with degrees in English and Psychology, Sacbrina's work has appeared on numerous leading websites such Fox News, The Huffington Post, Your Tango, Elite Daily, Thought Catalog, YouBeauty, Maxim, and StyleList. She runs a popular YouTube channel and is the author of such best-sellers as Everything You Need to Know If You Want Love That Lasts and 10 Things Every Woman Needs to Know About Men. Learn more about your host and the show at: www.zachbeach.com www.the-heart-center.com Like us on Facebook: facebook.com/learntolovenow Join the Community group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1428012130828678/

How important is communication to the success and happiness of a relationship? What makes communication so difficult? What does good communication look like? What's the difference between feedback and criticism? Learn the answer to these questions and more in this in this week's episode of the Learn to Love Podcast, where your host Zach Beach interviews Marriage and Family Therapist Stacy Lee on Communication in Relationships Learn more about your guest below: * www.couplesinstitutecounseling.com/ * https://www.instagram.com/couples_institute_counseling/ * www.facebook.com/CICounselingServices * www.linkedin.com/company/couples-institute-counseling/ * https://couplesinstitutecounseling.com/how-to-choose-a-couples-therapist/ Stacy Lee is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Director of The Couples Institute Counseling Services. She has worked with couples for almost 15 years in the heart of Silicon Valley, specializing in recovery from infidelity, building intimacy, shifting ineffective communication patterns, and creating sustainable change in relationships. After years of training closely with relationship experts Dr. Ellyn Bay-der and Dr. Peter Pearson, she is now the Owner and Director of The Couples Institute Counseling Services, which provides specialized, quality resources for individuals and couples struggling in relationships. Learn more about your host and the show at: www.zachbeach.com www.the-heart-center.com Like us on Facebook: facebook.com/learntolovenow Join the Community group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1428012130828678/

In this week's episode, your host Zach Beach interviews dating Mindfulness expert and author Julie Potiker, on Being Your Own BFF. Learn more about your guest below: Mindfulness expert and author Julie Potiker is an attorney who began her serious study and investigation of mindfulness after graduating from the Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction program at the University of California, San Diego. She went on to become trained to teach Mindful Self-Compassion, and completed the Positive Neuroplasticity Training Professional Course with Rick Hanson. Now, she shares these and other mindfulness techniques with the world through her Mindful Methods for Life trainings and her new book: “Life Falls Apart, but You Don’t Have To: Mindful Methods for Staying Calm In the Midst of Chaos.” For more information, visit www.MindfulMethodsForLife.com. Learn more at * https://mindfulmethodsforlife.com * https://www.facebook.com/mindfulmethodsforlife/ * https://twitter.com/JuliePotiker * https://blubrry.com/balancedmind/ Links to references from the show: * https://mussarinstitute.org * https://www.viacharacter.org * https://www.showingupforracialjustice.org * https://www.owmcl.org * https://insighttimer.com Learn more about your host and the show at: www.zachbeach.com www.the-heart-center.com Like us on Facebook: facebook.com/learntolovenow Join the Community group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1428012130828678/

In this week's episode, your host Zach Beach interviews dating coach and matchmaker, Ruby Le, on Why Finding Love Can Be So Difficult. Learn more about your guest below: Ruby Le is a dating coach, speaker, and founder of GoodGentleman.com, determined to help good guys get quality dates without changing who they are. She previously worked with couples before becoming the Lead Matchmaker & Trainer for eHarmony and Matchmaker for It's Just Lunch. She's a graduate of USC with a Master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy. She uses her experiences to help her clients find their confidence and love through a customized and targeted approach approach. Learn more at * https://goodgentleman.com/ * https://www.facebook.com/GoodGentlemanAdvice/ * https://www.instagram.com/rubyloveadvice/ * https://www.youtube.com/c/RubyLoveAdvice * https://twitter.com/goodgentleman_ Learn more about your host and the show at: www.zachbeach.com www.the-heart-center.com Like us on Facebook: facebook.com/learntolovenow Join the Community group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1428012130828678/

In this week's episode, your host Zach Beach interviews speaker, writer, coach and expert on sexual communication, Marcia Baczynski on Setting Healthy Boundaries. Learn more about your guest below: Marcia Baczynski is a renowned speaker, writer and coach on sexual communication, relationships and women’s empowerment. Her primary mission is to help women and the people who love them to overcome shame and get in touch with what they truly want – romantically, sexually and relationally – even if it’s off the beaten path. Marcia is the co-creator of Cuddle Party and founder of the Good Girl Recovery Program. Since 2003, she has worked with tens of thousands of people through her private coaching, workshops and group programs and made appearances in hundreds of magazines, news stories, radio interviews and podcasts. Marcia lives in San Francisco, CA where she spends a lot of time with her weirdo friends, being an aunt, hiking and sailing. Learn more at * https://www.askingforwhatyouwant.com/ * https://www.facebook.com/AskMarciaB * https://twitter.com/askmarciab * https://www.instagram.com/askmarciab/ Learn more about your host and the show at: www.zachbeach.com www.the-heart-center.com Like us on Facebook: facebook.com/learntolovenow Join the Community group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1428012130828678/

In this week's episode, your host Zach Beach interviews professor, spiritual teacher, therapist, and author John Prendergast on The Deep Heart. Learn more about your guest below: John Prendergast, Ph.D., is a spiritual teacher, retired adjunct professor of psychology, psychotherapist, and author of In Touch and his latest book, The Deep Heart. His books invite readers on a pilgrimage within, using the heart as a portal to their deepest psychological and spiritual nature. John is also the senior editor of The Sacred Mirror and Listening from the Heart of Silence. John now offers residential and online retreats throughout the U.S. and Europe. * http://listeningfromsilence.com/ * https://www.facebook.com/john.prendergast.121 (Due both to cutting back on his hours and to the high volume of requests for individual sessions, John is no longer taking on any new clients. However, he does have a referral list of experienced psychotherapists with a similar approach who work online and in person that he is happy to forward to you) Learn more about your host and the show at: www.zachbeach.com www.the-heart-center.com Like us on Facebook: facebook.com/learntolovenow Join the Community group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1428012130828678/

In this week's episode, your host Zach Beach interviews coach, podcast host, writer, and educator Finn Deerhart on Finding Inquiry, Meaning, and Purpose Through Sex. Learn more about your guest below: * Finndeerhart.com * https://www.instagram.com/finndeerhart/ * https://www.facebook.com/finndeerhart Finn Deerhart is a coach, podcast host, writer, and educator. Finn brings 14 years of combined experience in social anthropology, wellness coaching, spiritual counseling, sex and intimacy coaching, and personal development to his client and couples practice. H e is also a staffed practitioner for the Queer Couples Center in San Francisco. He is also a content creator, onsite coach and podcast host for Himeros TV, which provides explicit content for queer men looking to find meaning in eroticism, strengthen erotic skills, and create a sense of loving, erotic, community with other men. Learn more about your host and the show at: www.zachbeach.com www.the-heart-center.com Like us on Facebook: facebook.com/learntolovenow Join the Community group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1428012130828678