Let's Talk Love with Robin Ducharme

Let’s Talk Love brings you advice and insights from trusted experts to help you expand the ways you love, relate, and communicate. Real Love Ready founder and host Robin Ducharme invites guests into conversations that get to the heart of what makes relationships joyful, challenging, and fulfilling.

Featured Episodes

Esther Perel & Dr. Solomon

Roundtable Discussion

Dr. Ramani Durvasula

Healing From Narcissistic Abuse

guy winch

Healing From Heartbreak

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How to Make Online Dating Work for You

Silvy Khoucasian: How Attachment Styles and Boundaries Impact our Relationships

Today, on Let's Talk Love, we talk with Relationship Coach, Silvy Khoucasian about the different attachment styles we all have—that were formed in childhood—and how these styles affect our relationships as adults. We also talk about the four different types of boundaries, why it is so important to set them, while also honoring the boundaries others in our lives have set.

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Terry Real: Relational Life Therapy for Lasting Partnerships

Today on Let’s Talk Love, we had the immense pleasure of interviewing Couples Therapist, world-renowned Speaker, and Author, Terry Real. We talk about his newest book, Us: Getting Past You and Me to Build A More Loving Relationship, and learn some transformative skills for bettering our intimate partnerships. This is a conversation we’re so grateful to have had. Enjoy!

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Shaun Galanos: Understanding Emotional Availability

Join us as we speak with love coach and masterful communicator, Shaun Galanos. Together, we explore what emotional availability is and how it can help us show up better in our relationships. We talk about ways to be more vulnerable, as well as being clear with our words (and actions), all while being loving with those around us. We're so excited to share this conversation with you!

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Dr. Jess O’Reilly: Sex, Love and Libido

In this episode of Let’s Talk Love, we are joined by Dr. Jess O’Reilly. Dr. Jess is a Toronto-based sexologist (PhD), author, speaker, and television personality. She has worked with thousands of couples from all corners of the globe to transform their relationships. We discuss how our Core Erotic Feelings are a key to sexual fulfillment, how to navigate mismatched libidos, and how to deal with rejection between partners.

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Roundtable Discussion with Esther Perel and Dr. Alexandra Solomon

In this very special episode of Let’s Talk Love we are holding a roundtable discussion with Esther Perel and Dr. Alexandra Solomon. This conversation was solely focused on answering your relationship questions. They offer their tried and true guidance and wisdom based on years of seeing and helping people in their day-to-day practices. They are a dynamic duo! Together, we discuss getting back into the world of dating after ending a long-term relationship, how to heal from heartbreak, how to navigate the discussion around open relationships, and much more! This is one talk you don’t want to miss; we think it’s worth your time in gold.

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Dr. Alexandra Solomon: Building Intimacy through Relational Self-Awareness

Today on Let’s Talk Love, we are joined by Dr. Alexandra Solomon, psychologist, bestselling author, and professor at Northwestern University. We discuss how to get the most out of your relationships by using relational self-awareness, how shame blocks repair within our relationships, and how our upbringing reflects the ways in which we handle conflict. She gives us key skills that can help us change outdated narratives and build lasting partnerships.

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Shamyra Howard: 7 Ways to Increase Intimacy

In this episode, we are talking about intimacy in ALL its forms. Sexologist, author, and Therapist, Shamyra Howard is here to answer your relationship questions. Shamyra teaches us to “Use Your Mouth,” to increase intimacy both inside and outside of the bedroom. Together, we discuss the 7 types of intimacy, consensual non-monogamy, and how therapists can be more inclusive of the queer community.

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Dr. Laura Berman: Quantum Love

Today we are thrilled to be joined by Dr. Laura Berman, a leading expert in the field of sex and relationship therapy. Laura is an award-winning radio host, as well as a New York Times bestselling author of 9 books. Join us as we talk about breakups, the science of attraction, and her newest book, Quantum Love. This is one conversation you don’t want to miss.

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Dr. Gina Senarighi: How To Love More and Fight Less

Today, we speak with Relationship Coach and Author, Dr. Gina Senarighi. Gina specializes in intimacy, authenticity, shame-resilience, and connected communication for diverse relationships. Join us as we talk about creating healthy boundaries, communicating effectively with your loved ones, and creating balance within your relationships.

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Damona Hoffman: Dating in an Online World

Today, we speak with Relationship Expert and Certified Dating Coach, Damona Hoffman. Damona is the official spokesperson and Dating Coach for OKCupid, and she has been helping singles find love for almost two decades. We talk about navigating the ever-changing world of online dating, and explore her proven strategies to get the best matches. We also examine some of the struggles people face while trying to find love, and how best to overcome them, both online and in person.

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John Kim: Updating Our Definition of Love

Today, we speak with John Kim, the Angry Therapist. We talk about self-care vs. self-love, the hazards of losing yourself whether you’re single or in a relationship, how to manage conflict with your partner, and about continually updating our definition of love. The over–arching theme of our conversation is about building a strong relationship with yourself so that you can build healthy and meaningful relationships in your life.

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Elizabeth Overstreet: Dating & Relating with Intuition & Intention

This week, Robin talks to Elizabeth Overstreet, Dating Coach, Speaker, and Author, about dating with intuition, the importance of self-reflection, and taking control of the life that you want. We explore what healthy communication is like when you’re looking for love, what it means to trust your intuition when it comes to dating, and how having strategy can help you with all of your relationships.

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Bela Gandhi: How to Fix Your Picker

On the very first episode of the Let’s Talk Love podcast, we check-in with Bela Gandhi, leading dating and relationship coach and founder of the Smart Dating Academy in Chicago. Bela insists on the importance of remaining a “psychotic optimist” throughout the dating process, how to pace your new relationships, and why it’s key to focus on what you need vs. want when it comes to building a loving partnership. She has developed a tried and true process for helping her clients find lasting love. We hope you enjoy this hour of learning from one of our favourite Love Coaches.

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