Language of Love with Dr. Laura Berman

Take a moment to look at the circle of people closest to you. They are there because you energetically attracted them into your world. We’re all living, breathing magnets. Understanding your unique relationship magnetics puts you in the driver's seat when it comes to creating the love life you most desire. On this episode of Language of Love Conversation, I talk with the amazing Robert Ohotto, one of the foremost voices in psycho-spirituality, about understanding our unique relationship magnetics, where they come from and how to change them in service to creating a healthy and fulfilling love life. Robert shares how to harness the relationship abundance magnet that thrives inside each of us. In this episode, we’ll discuss: How to cultivate acceptance as a key to changing relationship magnetics patterns that don’t serve us. The keys to breaking the cycle of being codependent (and how codependency affects your relationship magnetics) How to use relationship magnetics to call the love in you most desire How to navigate and shift relationship magnetics to a more positive place in an existing relationship The importance of separating from (unconsciously) identifying as a victim so we don’t carry forward the magnet for trauma Preparing for the ways your life (including your circle) will change when you shift out of negative relationship magnetics Resources and LinksDr. Laura Berman Language of Love Podcast Laura Berman Instagram – Dr Laura Berman Facebook – Dr Laura Berman Youtube.com – Dr Laura Berman  Robert Ohotto Robert Ohotto – Website Robert Ohotto - Facebook Robert Ohotto – Instagram Robert Ohotto - Twitter Robert Ohotto YouTube.com About Robert Ohotto Robert Ohotto is recognized as a trailblazing presence within the field of psycho-spirituality, multi-sensory development, and human consciousness. Robert’s popular radio show, “Soul Connexions Radio”, is currently one of the most listened to and downloaded podcasts on iTunes. He has been featured by Fortune Magazine for his work as an Intuitive Strategies with Fortune 500 Companies and numerous times on Oprah Radio. He is highly sought after for his dynamic lectures, intuitive consultations, and unique astrological expertise. His leading-edge work challenges the conventions of mind-body-spirit paradigms by integrating intuitive perception, archetypes, and life cycles.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Parent-child relationships can be loaded at every age, especially when there is codependency involved. This can lead to complicated and draining dynamics that last well into adulthood.   In this Language of Love Session, I speak with a listener who also happens to be my college roomate, Maryanne!. Maryanne is stuck in the cycle of trying to navigate a co-dependent relationship with her aging mother who is entering dementia and impossible to emotionally satisfy. For years she has struggled with this situation, feeling compelled to drop everything and put her own needs aside to be there for her mother. Now that Marianne’s father (and her mother’s caretaker) has passed away, the burden of emotionally caring for her mom has fallen solely to a Marianne. And her mother’s endless need for soothing and company is taking over Marianne’s life. In this Language of Love Session, we’ll talk candidly about how Marianne’s past relationship with her parents is impacting her current relationship with her mother. I give her direction on how to finally set boundaries, stand up for her inner child who still longs for an advocate, and begin embracing the life (and peace) she deserves. If you’re a child and find yourself struggling to set healthy boundaries with your own aging parent(s), tune in as this show is just for you! You can still be a wonderful child and caretaker to aging parents without losing yourself in the process. Resources and LinksDr. Laura Berman Language of Love Podcast Laura Berman Instagram – Dr Laura Berman Facebook – Dr Laura Berman Youtube.com – Dr Laura Berman  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Communication is an important part of any relationship and crucial to building and sustaining a lasting, long-term relationship where you and your partner are connected and passionate allies in love. In this Language of Love Bite, will help! We’ll discuss: The three reasons why people refuse to communicate: humiliation, societal constraints, and disassociation.  Methods for making your partner feel comfortable expressing their feelings.  How to create a judgment-free zone between you. Difference between most men and women in their communication needs. Getting clear on how you want to be supported in sharing feelings with your partner.  Identifying the cues of the body to understand what you (or your partner) are feeling. Embodiment tools for facilitating emotional expression.   If you want better emotional intimacy in your relationship, longing for your partner to share more, or struggling in your communication, this episode is for you!Resources and LinksDr. Laura Berman Language of Love Podcast Laura Berman Instagram – Dr Laura Berman Facebook – Dr Laura Berman Youtube.com – Dr Laura Berman  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Every one of us has experienced loss at some point, whether it is the loss of a loved one, a relationship you thought would last forever, a pet, or even a job. Loss is inevitable, and with loss comes grief. Grieving is one of the hardest and quite honestly, most misunderstood parts of life. But here’s the thing, when you find the strength to work through the process, a new more powerful version of yourself emerges. On this episode of The Language of Love, I sat down with Barri Leiner Grant. Barri is the Founder of The Memory Circle, an organization that helps those who have lost a loved one through the power of writing. We discuss the healing power of writing and the role it plays in helping us move to the next phase of life. If you’ve lost someone and find yourself mired in the muck of grief, unsure of how to move forward, pick up a pen and pad and listen as Barri shows us how to write your way through it! In this episode, we’ll discuss: Grief is not just limited to the loss of a loved one or family member.  Embracing the ways that loss can define and redfine you.  Make time for and be willing to tend to your grief garden. The power of words to help heal us.  Resources and LinksDr. Laura Berman Language of Love Podcast Laura Berman Instagram – Dr Laura Berman Facebook – Dr Laura Berman Youtube.com – Dr Laura Berman  Barri Leiner Grant The Memory Circle - Website The Memory Circle - Instagram The Memory Circle - Facebook About Barri Leiner Grant Barri Leiner Grant is a certified grief coach (ICF) and founder of The Memory Circle. Born from a desire to make the grief cycle a shared experience, The Memory Circle is a place to gather, remember, and celebrate those we lost and love. As a coach, Barri helps facilitate and explore ways to remember and reflect on loss in both one-on-one sessions and grief support groups. Her passion for helping others share their grief stories became a personal mission when her mother, Ellen Jane died of a brain aneurism in 1993 at just 50 years old. Barri also works with firms of all sizes to develop best practices and policies around bereavement leave and employee grief support.1. CONNECTINGAutomatic writing prompt: Get quiet and ask...What would you have me know? Allow the words to pass through you to the page. 2. DELIGHTS Create a journal of delights. Prompted by The Book of Delights by Ross Gay At the end of the day, write down 10 things that have delighted you. The Book of Delights, by Ross Gayhttps://bookshop.org/p/books/the-book-of-delights-essays-ross-gay/12566058?ean=97816162079223. Adapted from Julia Cameron’s morning pages. MOURNING PAGESThree long hand pages upon waking. The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-artist-s-way-30th-anniversary-edition-julia-cameron/6665657?ean=97801431292574. The Quad Exercise as share by memoirist Dani ShapiroDivide the paper in four with a big plus sign...Upper left quadrant. Seven things you saw.Upper right quadrant:Seven things you did.Lower leftOne thing you heard.Lower rightAnd a doodle that represents the day. Dani Shapiro’s Slow Motionhttps://bookshop.org/p/books/slow-motion-a-memoir-of-a-life-rescued-by-tragedy-dani-shapiro/9024419?ean=9780061826696 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this podcast episode, Dr. Laura Berman helps a mother of four navigate her body image struggles after a diagnosis of MS and the physical scars of a Cesarian Section. They discuss the impact of body image issues on low desire, the power of self-love and healing, and the fear of a partner leaving due to appearance. The episode emphasizes self-acceptance, widening perspective, and embracing self-love for physical healing.

Trust is an essential part of loving someone. Once it’s gone, once that trust has been breached, it can be hard to regain. In some instances, losing trust in a partner can spill over into your future relationships. When this happens, finding love, the kind of love where you and your partner can flourish and grow becomes difficult to attain. On this Language of Love Bite, we’ll discuss the issue of trust, how it can conjure up old wounds and the importance of getting to the root of a betrayal. Falling in love is a wonderful thing, but trusting the one you love makes it all the more incredible. If you’ve been betrayed and find yourself looking to put the pieces together and want to start down the path of trusting and loving again, this episode is for you!In this episode, we’ll discuss: Why we tend not to want to lose whoever it is we fall in love with A past that is filled with abandonment and the role it plays in love and trust How to rebuild trust once it’s been broken The importance of understanding and healing the why behind the breach Why rebuilding trust is a team effort Resources and LinksDr. Laura Berman Language of Love Podcast Laura Berman Instagram – Dr Laura Berman Facebook – Dr Laura Berman Youtube.com – Dr Laura Berman  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Renowned author Arielle Ford discusses her transition from writing nonfiction to fiction and shares the journey behind her novel 'The Love Thief'. She explores topics such as following one's calling, manifestations, narcissism, codependency, mother-father wounds, and spiritual awakening. The chapter descriptions include discussions on improving sex life, healing after a breakup, and a serendipitous connection with the cover girl of her book.

What if I told you that living inside of each one of us is the ability to create pure magic? I’m not talking about pulling rabbits out of hats or making people dissapear; I’m talking about the kind of magic that allows you to heal from past traumas and live the abundant life you’ve always hoped for!This week on the Language of Love, I welcome David Lion. David is a hypnotist and magician who has mastered the art of healing and manifestation. Today, David and I will dig deep to help you unlock the door that leads to your magic. We’ll also spend time discussing some personal challenges I have been facing as he offers valuable insights that can help you too deal with your past and help lay a foundation for your incredible future!In this episode you’ll learn: How to build a two-way co-creative relationship with spirit The value of parents who support magic in their children  The balance of not losing who you truly are as you try to become who you think want to be The multiple ways authenticity can the door to connection The two stations each of us has in our consciousness and how to access them in service to magic  Resources and LinksDr. Laura Berman Language of Love Podcast Laura Berman Instagram – Dr Laura Berman Facebook – Dr Laura Berman Youtube.com – Dr Laura Berman  David Lion  David Lion – Living Magic David Lion – Instagram David Lion – Facebook David Lion – Linkedin About David Lion David Lion is a renowned hypnotist who is passionate about helping others find the clarity they need to live life to the fullest. He offers direction and guidance that speaks to the heart and resonates deeply within your soul. From energy healing to spiritual guidance, he truly believes that there is magic living inside of each of us and that impossible is simply a mindset waiting to be changed.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Loss in life comes in a lot of different shapes, sizes, and forms and each one of us will experience multiple losses over a lifetime. And how we process those losses makes all the difference. In this Language of Love Session, I get into the loss of the empty nest, when our children leave home. I spend time with Charisse, who is facing the loss of her youngest as he prepares to go to college. She’s struggling as it is, but also feeling pulled deeper into grief because this loss is triggering old losses that are now coming to the surface. We get into the complexities of the “empty nest,” how to navigate the complexities of that loss, and what to do when old losses are triggering and complicating new ones. In this episode you’ll learn: Understanding loss in whatever way it manifests How new losses can trigger old ones How to transition as our children leave home, remaining their parent, but also learning how to become their friend. Dr. Laura Berman Language of Love Podcast Laura Berman Instagram – Dr Laura Berman Facebook – Dr Laura Berman Youtube.com – Dr Laura Berman  Charise Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There’s this long-held and much belief that all narcissists are evil people bent on destruction who take pleasure in delivering pain. And that pain is often delivered to vulnerable and meek codependents who are viewed as meek, sweet souls whose sole purpose in life is to please others. But what if I told you that while on the surface, they seem totally different, operating from completely opposite ends of the spectrum narcissists and codependents are actually opposite sides of the same coin? On this episode of Language of Love Bites, we’ll discuss the similarities between narcissists and codependents and how they originate from the same place. Chances are we’ve all dealt with one at some point in our lives and understanding why they behave in a certain way could help us, help them, and in the process, help our relationships. There’s a lot to unpack here including some of the myths out there about codependents and narcissists!Resources and LinksDr. Laura Berman Language of Love Podcast Laura Berman Instagram – Dr Laura Berman Facebook – Dr Laura Berman Youtube.com – Dr Laura Berman  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices