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This is a final apology episode for ghosting you all, where you can find me, and a sneak peek of the first episode of my new project, Voicemails to Dad, where, you guessed it, I leave voicemails to my recently deceased father. You can find my writing on substack here: https://shaungalanos.substack.com/ You can find the Voicemail to Dad podcast here: https://shaungalanos.substack.com/podcast Again, thank you all for being here. Love, Shaun
Hey friend. Thanks for being here. Here are the links I promised: Getting Your Needs Met Course: http://www.gettingyourneedsmet.com Trusting Love 2023 Retreat: http://www.trustinglove2023.com In Bloom Love And Relationship Summit __ __ And, that's it for now. Have a lovely week.
This episode guest is Nora McInerny, award-winning podcast host of ‘Terrible, Thanks For Asking https://ttfa.org/’, speaker and author of several books, including her new book “Bad Vibes Only https://noraborealis.com/bad-vibes-only”. Nora talks about living as a liberal in a conservative state, dating as a widow and how she stays away from the “good vibes only” lifestyle. Shaun and Nora discuss about vulnerability porn, their relationship to social media and how they feel about posting everything online. What you'll learn (or why you should care): __ __ Where to find Nora Buy her new book “Bad Vibes Only https://noraborealis.com/bad-vibes-only” Listen to her podcast https://ttfa.org/ Nora https://www.instagram.com/noraborealis/ on Instagram Nora https://noraborealis.com/'s website 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 https://thelovedrive.com/thelovebirdclub Learn more about The Love Drive Website https://thelovedrive.com/ https://thelovedrive.com/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thelovedrive https://www.instagram.com/thelovedrive
Hey gang, here's a little update for you. ❤️ Application to be my social and course assistant: https://forms.gle/9DWxnXLJYBgazyFE7 Love Camp 2023: www.lovecamp2023.com https://shaungalanos.mykajabi.com/lovecamp
This episode guest is Vanessa Bennett https://www.vanessabennett.com/, Codependency Expert and Holistic Psycho-Therapist and author of “It’s Not Me, It’s You” https://www.harpercollins.com/products/its-not-me-its-you-john-kimvanessa-bennett?variant=39913484451874. Vanessa talks about what codependency is, if it’s always bad and how we can balance being dependent with another person without being “needy”. Shaun and Vanessa discuss how people have lost connection with their feelings, and offer examples for how to express feelings with someone who might not be comfortable with having such conversations. What you'll learn (or why you should care): __ __ Where to find Vanessa Preorder her new book “It’s Not Me, It’s You” https://www.harpercollins.com/products/its-not-me-its-you-john-kimvanessa-bennett?variant=39913484451874 Vanessa https://www.instagram.com/vanessasbennett/?hl=en on Instagram 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/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thelovedrive
Oh boy. Here's a stream of consciousness about the importance of spark, chemistry, and attraction when meeting a potential partner.
Our guest is dating and love coach Damona Hoffman, who's been coaching people for over 15 years on online and offline dating. In this episode, Shaun and Damona share their best online dating practices, what to ask on a first date, and how to best screen for people who are a good match. Shaun and Damona answer some rapid-fire questions, including What are guys looking for during the first date? Who pays for the first date? What to do if he's a nine but follows 1000s of Instagram models? What you'll learn (or why you should care): __ __ Where to find Damona Damona https://www.instagram.com/damonahoffman/ on Instagram Listen to Damona's podcast https://open.spotify.com/show/1pfK3OJCf8oKr7qbZMgWkZ?si=ecdcd5b0bfcf499c 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/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thelovedrive Newsletter https://thelovedrive.com/newsletter
A little pep talk on finding great people to love and that no, all the good ones aren't taken (and you should be careful about that belief - confirmation bias is a doozy!)
I'm excited to re-launch (and teach) one of my most popular courses: The Emotional Availability Course - Open up to Love www.feelyouremotions.com http://www.feelyouremotions.com This course is for you if you want to: https://shaungalanos.mykajabi.com/emotional-availability-landing?fbclid=IwAR2F9DOLXO_i1e1I67tY_UAIRlwKCPI_9vwV_jFbpIsxT6BAwtj3hmXq8KA Become more emotionally available to those that matter Recognize emotional availability in others Experience more intimacy in your current relationship Learn to sit with and process emotional discomfort Turn towards intimacy with an open heart Learn to open up slowly to people who are safe and loving You'll walk away with: Seven Ways to Identify Emotionally Available People How to Avoid Shutting Down When It Gets Too Intense Three Techniques to Release Emotional Anxiety and Fear How to Talk About Your Feelings With Courage (even if you're not sure what you're feeling) The Importance of Holding Space for Your Loved Ones The Four Types of Unavailability Preventing You From Finding Love You'll get: 5 hours of live training with me All sessions recorded with English captions All your questions answered (through live recorded Q&A and written questions) Lifetime access to the session videos (download them after the course is over) Lifetime access to my private Facebook group Downloadable PDF of all techniques and scripts A 100% money-back guarantee if you're not happy with the course www.feelyouremotions.com http://www.feelyouremotions.com We'll meet over four weeks starting August 11. All sessions are 90 minutes in length and recorded if you can't attend live. Thursdays, August 11, 18, 25, and September 1 at noon PST / 3 PM EST / 7 PM GMT Sign up before August 5 and get $50 USD off the course price and free access to the Simple Relationship Communication webinar ($77 value). This month-long course starts on August 11. $247 before August 5, $297 after. If this course resonates with you, I hope you join us. www.feelyouremotions.com http://www.feelyouremotions.com
This episode guest is Yana Tallon-Hicks, past podcast guest on how to be an ethical hookup, ethical slut, sex writer, therapist, and author of ‘Hot and Unbothered https://www.harpercollins.com/products/hot-and-unbothered-yana-tallon-hicks?variant=39830442082338: how to think about, talk about, and have the sex you really want’. In this episode, Shaun and Yana talk about sex, shame in receiving feedback from our partner(s) and trying new things more than once. Shaun and Yana take listeners' questions all about sex, answering doubts such as: Will vibrators desensitize my clitoris? How to be more comfortable with my body? How to squirt, how to deal with premature ejaculation or erectile dysfunction and more! What you'll learn (or why you should care): __ __ Where to find Yana Yana https://www.instagram.com/the_vspot/?hl=en on Instagram Yana’s website https://yanatallonhicks.com 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/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thelovedrive Newsletter https://thelovedrive.com/newsletter
Seerut K. Chawla, an integratic psychotherapist discusses about the dangers of cancel culture and of “Instagram therapy”. In this episode, Seerut and Shaun talk about the problems with dating in the modern world, why older men date younger women and the idea of being a forever-student. What you'll learn (or why you should care): __ __ Where to find Seerut: Seerut https://www.instagram.com/seerutkchawla/?hl=en on Instagram Seerut’s https://www.seerutkchawla.com/ webiste Seerut https://twitter.com/seerutkchawla?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor on Twitter 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/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thelovedrive Newsletter https://thelovedrive.com/newsletter
Welcome to The Love Drive Helpline, where I answer questions you submit via voicemail. Leave your question here: https://bit.ly/lovedrivehelpline ~~~ Today's question comes from Stephanie. [edited for brevity's sake] "I just recently met a guy on Saturday. We met and had an instant connection, hung out all day, and ended up having sex. Do you think that that screws up the beginning of a relationship? " ~~~~ Leave your question here: https://bit.ly/lovedrivehelpline Most of my links: https://www.shaungalanos.com/hello My online courses: https://www.shaungalanos.com/courses Support my work: https://www.shaungalanos.com/join
Couples coach Lane Allison https://www.tiktok.com/@couplescoachlane talks about conflict resolution, relationships and intimacy in this episode. She explains different approaches for how to resolve conflicts with your partner(s). Shaun and Lane open up about previous relationships, cheating, and choosing between taking breaks or breaking up. What you'll learn (or why you should care): __ __ Where to find Ilana: Lane https://www.instagram.com/couplescoachlane/?hl=en on Instagram Lane https://www.tiktok.com/@couplescoachlane on Tik Tok Book https://www.couplescoachlane.com/ a session 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/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thelovedrive Newsletter https://thelovedrive.com/newsletter
Ilana Dunn, host of ‘Seeing Other People https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/seeing-other-people/id1505618760’ podcast, talks about modern dating, her experiences and advice. She answers dating questions, from getting to know new people to understanding when a relationship has come to an end. Shaun and Ilana discuss deal breakers in relationships, how to not overthink being single and share past dating experiences What you'll learn (or why you should care): __ __ Where to find Ilana: Ilana’s “Seeing other people” podcast on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/1WbueOKKqctpjJGcgdNfyW and Apple https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/seeing-other-people/id1505618760 Her podcast https://www.instagram.com/seeingotherpeople/ on Instagram Ilana https://www.instagram.com/ilana.dunn/?hl=en on Instagram Ilana https://www.tiktok.com/@ilana.dunnon Tik Tok Learn more about The Love Drive Website https://thelovedrive.com/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thelovedrive Newsletter https://thelovedrive.com/newsletter
Welcome to The Love Drive Helpline, where I answer questions you submit via voicemail. Leave your question here: https://bit.ly/lovedrivehelpline ~~~ Today's question comes from Ivy. [edited for brevity's sake] "I caught my partner of two years on dating apps and meeting up with other women. Can somebody who habitually lies ever truly change your opinion and what they might have to do to make that change fully?" ~~~~ Leave your question here: https://bit.ly/lovedrivehelpline Most of my links: https://www.shaungalanos.com/hello My online courses: https://www.shaungalanos.com/courses Support my work: https://www.shaungalanos.com/join
Welcome to The Love Drive Helpline, where I answer questions you submit via voicemail. Leave your question here: https://bit.ly/lovedrivehelpline ~~~ Today's question comes from Sam. [edited for brevity's sake] "I am HIV-positive, and I've been on treatment and undetectable for several years. I'm just starting to date new guys again, and I'm having a really difficult time with the disclosure conversation. I'm not public with my status, and there's a lot of stigmas out there for HIV. So these conversations just make me really nervous. Do you have any advice or tips on having tough conversations like this?" ~~~~ Leave your question here: https://bit.ly/lovedrivehelpline Most of my links: https://www.shaungalanos.com/hello My online courses: https://www.shaungalanos.com/courses Support my work: https://www.shaungalanos.com/join
Welcome to The Love Drive Helpline, where I answer questions you submit via voicemail. Leave your question here: https://bit.ly/lovedrivehelpline ~~~ Today's question comes from Jessica from Dallas, TX. [edited for brevity's sake] "I asked out a friend at work via instant message, and he ignored me. We have to see each other at work all the time. We had a good rapport. There was some flirting, and I was really prepared for any response except being ignored. So what should I do? Should I approach him, or should I let it go? " ~~~~ Leave your question here: https://bit.ly/lovedrivehelpline Most of my links: https://www.shaungalanos.com/hello My online courses: https://www.shaungalanos.com/courses Support my work: https://www.shaungalanos.com/join
Welcome to The Love Drive Helpline, where I answer questions you submit via voicemail. Leave your question here: https://bit.ly/lovedrivehelpline ~~~ Today's question comes from Michaela from Vancouver, BC. Michaela's question [edited for brevity's sake] "Is it OK for men to have female friends? I'm talking to a guy with several female friends, including an ex from years ago. He thinks that it's all right to hang out one-on-one and stay in touch with them and that I should have no issue with it. Most men I talk to don't understand why I need boundaries around this. Help?" ~~~~ Leave your question here: https://bit.ly/lovedrivehelpline Most of my links: https://www.shaungalanos.com/hello My online courses: https://www.shaungalanos.com/courses Support my work: https://www.shaungalanos.com/join
Some details about my upcoming course on Healthy Communication. Starts on January 19th. ~~ Do you struggle asking for help? What about saying no with love? Would you like to make requests for your needs in a way that won't push others away or make them defensive? Want to learn to ask for anything, including sex, more money, space from your loved one, and more touch? This course is for you if you want to learn to: __ __ During our 4-weeks, you'll receive over 7-hours of live instruction with Shaun, breakout sessions, Q&As, take-home exercises, journal prompts, and access to a private community group to ask questions and get support. When: The course is repeated on two different days/times so that more people can attend live (and is recorded for those who can't.) Attend whichever sessions you want (or all of them!) Timezone 1 Wednesdays, Jan 19th, Jan 26th, Feb 2nd, Feb 9th at 9 AM Pacific / Noon Eastern / 5 PM GMT Timezone 2 Thursday, Jan 20th, Jan 27th, Feb 3rd, Feb 10th at 2 PM Pacific / 5 PM Eastern / 8 PM GMT How much: The presale price is $225 (USD) until January 6th (and $350 after.) Ready to start being your #1 advocate? Click here to sign up: https://bit.ly/healthycomm2022podcast
Welcome to The Love Drive Helpline, where I answer questions you submit via voicemail. Leave your question here: https://bit.ly/lovedrivehelpline Today's question comes from Marie from Massachusetts. Marie's question [edited for brevity's sake] "I was broken up with by this guy that told me he wasn't ready for a relationship, and not even ten days after the breakup, he's back on dating apps. Should I reach out and confront him or just accept that as closure?" Leave your question here: https://bit.ly/lovedrivehelpline Most of my links: https://www.shaungalanos.com/hello My online courses: https://www.shaungalanos.com/courses Support my work: https://www.shaungalanos.com/join
Welcome to The Love Drive Helpline, where I answer questions you submit via voicemail. Leave your question here: https://bit.ly/lovedrivehelpline Today's question comes from Camilla from North Carolina. Camilla's question [edited for brevity's sake] "Hi, this is Camilla calling from North Carolina. There's someone from my childhood, and we've tried things on and off, but it hasn't worked, and we live in different states. I feel that we're supposed to be together in my heart, and I'm waiting on life to just do that. What if you feel that you're meant to be with someone, but life doesn't work that way?" Leave your question here: https://bit.ly/lovedrivehelpline Most of my links: https://www.shaungalanos.com/hello My online courses: https://www.shaungalanos.com/courses Support my work: https://www.shaungalanos.com/join
Welcome to The Love Drive Helpline; a new format where I answer listener questions that are submitted to me via voicemail! Leave your question here: https://bit.ly/lovedrivehelpline Today's question comes from Emily about letting a once-in-a-lifetime love go. I share about forgiveness, accepting the consequences of our choices, and how to keep hopeful that love is right around the corner. Emily's question [edited for brevity's sake] "I'm three and half years past a breakup that pretty much rocked my world. He moved on right away got married right away; there's been no contact, so I can't even see them on social. It's hard for me to move past the story that I let a really good love go and that that could have been a once-in-a-lifetime thing and that it might not come back again. How do you forgive yourself or how do you get past that and find hope?" Leave your question here: https://bit.ly/lovedrivehelpline Most of my links: https://www.shaungalanos.com/hello My online courses: https://www.shaungalanos.com/courses Support my work: https://www.shaungalanos.com/join
In this episode Susan Piver https://susanpiver.com/, New York Times bestselling author and Buddhist teacher, discusses what are the most important questions to ask your partner before committing to them. The point of asking these questions is not to directly come to an agreement, she says, but to get to know our partners intimately. Susan and Shaun talk about deal breaker questions in relationships, sharing their insights and experiences with their partners. What you'll learn (or why you should care): __ __ Where to find Susan: Join her online community https://openheartproject.com/ Susan’s website https://susanpiver.com/ Get her books https://susanpiver.com/books/ 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 https://www.linkedin.com/in/camilla-morandi-733b151ab/. Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thelovedrive Newsletter https://thelovedrive.com/newsletter
This short conversation was inspired by one of my most popular posts about how to ask for loving words from your special person when you're feeling insecure. I read the post, the caption, and add some additional thoughts on the power of vulnerability and intimacy. Here's the post: https://www.instagram.com/p/CV0iPI3L4D9/ Most of my links: https://www.shaungalanos.com/hello My online courses: https://www.shaungalanos.com/courses Support my work: https://www.shaungalanos.com/join
No science to back this stream-of-consciousness monologue. Just my thoughts on the subject. Most of my links: https://www.shaungalanos.com/hello My online courses: https://www.shaungalanos.com/courses Support my work: https://www.shaungalanos.com/join
A few tips to make the first couple of dates a bit easier for you. Most of my links: https://www.shaungalanos.com/hello My online courses: https://www.shaungalanos.com/courses Support my work: https://www.shaungalanos.com/join
Damn, we've really given being single and lonely a bad rap. There's nothing wrong with being single; let's normalize that. There's a lot of beauty and freedom in accepting your loneliness for what it is; an opportunity to deepen your relationship your yourself. And I invite you to see it that way, too. Be OK with being single. Enjoy your solitude and your singleness, even if you wish things were different. Most of my links: https://www.shaungalanos.com/hello My online courses: https://www.shaungalanos.com/courses Support my work: https://www.shaungalanos.com/join
Keep your standards high, but your expectations low. Here's how. Most of my links: https://www.shaungalanos.com/hello My online courses: https://www.shaungalanos.com/courses Support my work: https://www.shaungalanos.com/join
I love rejection because it brings clarity to my life and makes room for something more aligned. Here's how I learned to love it. Most of my links: https://www.shaungalanos.com/hello My online courses: https://www.shaungalanos.com/courses Support my work: https://www.shaungalanos.com/join
I think you are, even if sometimes, your best is not that great. Most of my links: https://www.shaungalanos.com/hello My online courses: https://www.shaungalanos.com/courses Support my work: https://www.shaungalanos.com/join
