Love Lives

Millennial Love is back! Season four sees Olivia Petter delving even deeper into discussions around love, dating and relationships. And now you can watch as well as listen on Independent TV and @Millennial_Love on Instagram and TikTok.https://www.independent.co.uk/tv/lifestyle/millennial-love-dr-michaela-podcast-b2068241.htmlFor our first episode of the season, we’re joined by clinical psychologist Dr Michaela Dunbar, the founder of My Easy Therapy and author of You’ve Got This: Seven Steps to A Life You Love. In this conversation, Olivia and Dr Michaela discuss how understanding basic psychology can transform your love life, covering imposter syndrome, attachment theory, overthinking, anxiety and so much more. Enjoy the show!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/millenniallove. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, we have a special bonus episode featuring a conversation with the women of The Tinder Swindler. The new Netflix documentary tells the story of a notorious conman who allegedly used the Tinder dating app to live a life of luxury while defrauding women across Europe. In this episode, Olivia speaks to the film’s director, Felicity Morris, producer, Bernie Higgins, and its stars: Cecilia Fjellhøy and Pernilla Sjoholm. They discuss how the film came to be, what it was like for the women to relive their traumatic experiences, and why they’re still fighting for justice. They also talk about the inordinate amount of victim blaming they have been subjected to. The documentary is available to watch on Netfilx now.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/millenniallove. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Support Millennial Love with a donation today: https://supporter.acast.com/millennialloveThis week Olivia speaks to model, actor and writer, Emily Ratajkowski.The two discuss the relationship with your body, self-worth through the male gaze, and what it means to be a commodifiable asset - and the nuances that surround being exploited by that asset while capitalising on it. Emily gives an honest and raw insight into the sexual assault she experienced throughout her life, personally and professionally.They also discuss how publishing Emily's collection of essays, My Body, was her way of opening the closet door, turning the on the lights and staring the monster in the face.You can buy Emily's book here.Follow the show on Instagram at @millennial_loveSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/millenniallove. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we’re joined by the dynamic duo that is actor and musician Diana Vickers and singer-songwriter Chiara Hunter.Together, they are Ki and Dee, a hilarious comedy duo making light of the trials and tribulations of millennial life, covering everything from fears around turning 30, friendship, and of course, dating.Today, they join me to discuss the inspiration behind their hilarious viral videos.We talk about some of their dating disasters, the agony of heartbreak, and why some breakups hit you harder than others.Book tickets to see Ki and Dee here: https://www.theturbinetheatre.com/whats-on/ki-&-dSupport Millennial Love with a donation: https://supporter.acast.com/millennialloveSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/millenniallove. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Support Millennial Love with a donation today: https://supporter.acast.com/millennialloveThis week we’re joined by author and writer Toni Tone to discuss her new book: I Wish I Knew This Earlier: Lessons On Love, which focuses on all the things Toni wishes she knew about relationships in her 20s.In this episode we talk about the importance of looking for green flags when you start dating someone, the difference between compromise and settling, and what narcissistic abuse actually means.We also discuss attachment types and toxic relationships.Follow the show on Instagram at @millennial_loveSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/millenniallove. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Support Millennial Love with a donation today: https://supporter.acast.com/millennialloveThis week, Olivia speaks to actor George Robinson, who is best known for playing Isaac in Netflix’s hit series Sex Education.The two discuss how George helped to shape the role of Isaac, what it was like working with an intimacy coordinator for his scenes with Maeve (played by Emma Mackey) and what some of the myths and misconceptions are when it comes to sex and relationships and people with disabilities.Follow the show on Instagram at @millennial_loveSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/millenniallove. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Support Millennial Love with a donation today: https://supporter.acast.com/millennialloveOlivia will be hosting a live Millennial Love event on Wednesday - and there's still time for you to join!You'll get to hear from author of Alonement, and former Millennial Love guest, Francesca Specter, The Vida Consultancy's Director of Relationship Psychology Services Dr Madeleine Mason Roantree and Hinge’s Director of Relationship Science, Logan Ury.The discussion, held on Zoom, will look at the changed landscape when it comes to finding love - no matter your age, gender, sexual orientation or where you live.They will also touch on the benefits of being alone as well as ways to change approaches to dating to find a successful relationship.The event is totally free to attend, and you can sign up here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/millennial-love-dating-post-pandemic-tickets-169245226027Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/millenniallove. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Support Millennial Love with a donation today: https://supporter.acast.com/millennialloveThis week, Olivia speaks to writer Aja Barber.The two discuss the fascinating links between sustainability and romance, looking at all the surprising ways with which consumption affects the way we behave and think in relationships.Touching on everything from wedding dress shopping and first date outfits to gender binaries and consumer identities, the episode is as wide-ranging as it is interrogating.They also talk about Aja’s relationship with her current partner, and how it began as a long-distance online romance.You can find out more about the upcoming Millennial Love event here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/millennial-love-dating-post-pandemic-tickets-169245226027Follow the show on Instagram at @millennial_loveSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/millenniallove. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Support Millennial Love with a donation today: https://supporter.acast.com/millennialloveThis week, Olivia speaks to writer Paris Lees.The two discuss the joys of being single, how Paris found herself experimenting with the idea of celibacy, and why we fetishise authenticity so much in relationships.They also talk about transphobia in the dating world and Paris’s new book, What It Feels Like For A Girl, and how it felt for Paris to revisit her childhood.Finally, they discuss the perils of social media and why Paris believes that being a trans person in the public eye is like being a “professional victim”. Follow the show on Instagram at @millennial_loveSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/millenniallove. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Olivia speaks to musician Maisie Peters.The two discuss the crucial differences between Soft Boys and F*** Boys, how to reclaim the power in relationships, the nuances of writing songs about your love life, and why she’ll never explain who a song is ‘about’.You can download Maisie’s new album here: https://lnk.to/YSUFTSupport Millennial Love with a donation today: https://supporter.acast.com/millennialloveSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/millenniallove. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.