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LoveLife Podcast

Doug Weiss & Alvean Lyons

Living your life and loving it: navigating healthy relationships to find and keep that special someone in your life

society & culture relationships

All Episodes

14:59

Breaking Up

LoveLife Podcast ·

2023/07/15

It is indeed the hardest thing to do, even and especially if there are good reasons to do so. Some try ghosting, or manufactured arguments as a way to unwind a relationship but both approaches violate trust--the essence of any good relationship in the first place. In this episode, Alvean and Doug talk about ways in which you can exit a relationship that isn't working while respecting your former partner, allowing you both to gain closure and move on with your lives. For a complete transcript, click

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15:59

And Baby Makes Three

LoveLife Podcast ·

2023/07/11

The birth of your firstborn can be a wonderful blessing but it also changes many dynamics in a relationship. Navigating the early days of parenthood to say nothing of the challenges to your health, sleep, and romantic life can add an unwelcome burden. In this episode, Alvean and Doug discuss the real world implications and offer some strategies for a graceful and mature transition. For a complete transcript, click here: LL50-And Baby Makes Three

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15:11

Toxic Families

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2023/07/04

Families can be a wonderful source of support and nurture but sometimes they can be downright toxic to a relationship. In this episode Alvean and Doug talk about the latter and how couples can address the challenge of family members that create unhealthy drama. For moer, and a full transcript, click here: LL49 -Toxic Families

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16:18

Does Age Matter?

LoveLife Podcast ·

2023/06/27

In this episode Alvean and Doug talk about the question of age differences in a relationship. Alvean is in her 40's and Doug in his 70's which gives them both a unique perspective on this question. Can May/December unions really work? Tune into this episode to hear what they have to say and get a full transcript here: LL48-Does Age Matter?

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14:09

Getting What You Want

LoveLife Podcast ·

2023/06/20

Getting what you want in life and in your relationships shouldn't be a struggle or a win/lose battle. In fact, getting what you want is all about understanding what your requirements are for fulfillment and happiness and communicating those effectively to your partner. It is not a negotiation or a battle you seek but a reciprocal accommodation that will further both your own desires and your partner's. In this episode, Alvean and Doug offer some strategies for achieving this blissful state of

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14:07

Friends and Family

LoveLife Podcast ·

2023/06/13

When there are issues in a relationship or challenges that must be navigated it is often the case that one or the other partner will turn to friends or family to act as counselors. It is one of the worst things one can do to maintain trust and avoid unending reprecussions. In this episode, Alvean and Doug offer real life stories and advice about how to handle differences and avoid the trap of making family and friends into therapists or umpires. For a full transcript, click here: LL-46 Friends and

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15:07

I love you just the way you are

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2023/06/06

The Children's TV Host, Mr. Rogers would sign off his show with this statement, "I love you just the way you are". Perhaps that is why so many adults years later have such fond memories of Mr. Rogers. He knew how to love without conditions. To be honest it isn't easy. And it is not unusual for partners in a relationship to try, subtly or otherwise to change their significant others into a different version. Total acceptance, though, forms a powerful bond, one that can survive every pressure and

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14:46

Finding Purpose

LoveLife Podcast ·

2023/05/30

At some point in their lives most people will ask of themselves what their purpose is or should be. Is it about your work, family, your children or some higher calling perhaps? Finding one's purpose gives meaning to life and the search for purpose grows stronger as we age. In this episode, Alvean and Doug talk about the existential search and how one might go about finding your reason for being. For a full transcript of the episode, click here: LL44-Finding Purpose

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15:57

Is That All There Is?

LoveLife Podcast ·

2023/05/23

When the initial rush of love and chemistry cools down, partners in a relationship can sometimes experience a kind of buyer's remorse. They might wonder if the day to day life they are living is all there is to love or marriage. In this episode, Alvean and Doug explore the ways in which our feelings mature and change over time and how we can maintain a healthy openness to new experiences and seeing our partners in new ways. For a full transcript of the episode, click here: LL43-Is That All

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15:15

Fight or Flight

LoveLife Podcast ·

2023/05/16

When conflict arises in a relationship, as it does from time to time, and resolution seems difficult to attain, how do couples avoid the tendency to fight or run from conflict. Neither is an effective strategy for ending the conflict, much less preventing its recurrence. In this episode, Alvean and Doug offer some highly effective strategies for coping with conflict and for healing the wounds. For a full transcript, click here: LL42-Fight or Flight

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16:05

In Sickness and in health

LoveLife Podcast ·

2023/05/09

The marriage vows remind us that we are bound to one another in both sickness and health but reality can be harsh, especially when your partner in life has a debilitating, life threatening or terminal disease. Being a supporter, caregiver and companion requires a great deal of an individual and to do so while keeping the love between you growing can become an afterthought. Speaking from their own personal experience, Alvean and Doug talk about the reality of caring for a sick partner and loved

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16:35

Growing Older

LoveLife Podcast ·

2023/05/02

Couples change over time but growing older does not have to mean growing apart or growing stale in the relationship. Keeping yourself and your partner youthful in body and spirit is key to enjoying your love at every stage of life. In this episode, Alvean and Doug talk about how to maintain and when necessary rekindle those attributes that you have learned to love about one another and how to see each other through fresh eyes. For a full transcript, click here: LL40-Growing Older

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15:53

After the Love

LoveLife Podcast ·

2023/04/25

When the first rush and chemistry of young attraction fades, the serious business of learning to love and love deeply, begins. Relationships need room and work to flourish. They don't just grow organically but require tending and renewal. In this episode, Alvean and Doug talk about strategies for strengthening your relationship and breathing freshness and depth to it. For a full transcript, click here: LL39-After the Love

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14:57

Staying Positive

LoveLife Podcast ·

2023/04/18

It seems the news on almost every front is dispiriting these days. Everywhere we turn there is negativity and it can get you down, turning a positive attitude negative in short order. In this episode, Alvean and Doug discuss the ways one can find the positive energy in a negative environment and how couples can help one another achieve an affirming relationship. For a complete transcript, click here: LL38-Staying Positive in a Negative World

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17:42

The Art of Persuasion

LoveLife Podcast ·

2023/04/11

Getting what you want without coercion, manipulation or worse is all about the art of persuasion. Couples need to learn how to achieve their individual and mutual relationship goals in a manner that leaves them both satisfied. In this episode, Alvean and Doug discuss the persuasion rules and tools for negotiation that engender mutual respect and win/win solutions. For a full transcript, click here: LL37-The Art of Persuasion

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15:13

Tune In or Tune Out

LoveLife Podcast ·

2023/04/04

Listening is one of the most important skills in relationship building. Really hearing what the other person has to say--rather than simply acknowledging with half attention is not only a courtesy it is a profound sign of engagement and investment. In this episode, Alvean and Doug talk about the art of tuning in to what others have to say and the downside of tuning out when you are into yourself or just not into what your SO has to say. For a full transcript, click here: LL36-Listening-Tune in or

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15:03

When Kids and Pets Are In the Way

LoveLife Podcast ·

2023/03/28

We love them both but sometimes kids or pets become an issue in a relationship. Navigating the sensitivities that attach to our children and pets can be extremely trying. Fortunately, Alvean and Doug have some counsel for ways to skillfully avoid contention and ensure you are all on the same page. For a full transcript of this episode, click here: LL35-When Kids or Pets are in the way

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15:56

Couples that Pray Together

LoveLife Podcast ·

2023/03/21

Couples that pray together stay together, or so the saying goes. Is there any truth to this? In this episode Alvean and Doug explore the question of faith in relationships and whether it is truly a force that binds or a source of friction. For a full transcript, click here:LL34-Couples That Pray Together

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14:59

Why Couples Quarrel

LoveLife Podcast ·

2023/03/14

In this episode, Alvean and Doug explore the reasons that people in relationships quarrel. It may not be too serious, or it can be a sign of underlying issues that need to be resolved, and soon. To find out which and ways to resolve differences in a healthy and loving manner you can listen and read the attached transcript: LL29-Why Do Couples Quarrel?

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15:16

Arguing about money

LoveLife Podcast ·

2023/03/07

Couples argue about many things, but money is a very common issue. In this episode Alvean and Doug take on the question of why this is a contentious issue, and how to avoid making it into one that can wreck and otherwise healthy relationship. For a full transcript, click here: LL32-Why Do couples Quarrel About Money?

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