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.

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Allison Raskin: Getting Real About Mental Health & Relationships

In this episode of Let’s Talk Love, we had the utmost pleasure of speaking with Allison Raskin. Allison is an American writer, director, comedian and mental health advocate. We talk about Allison's book Overthinking About You: Navigating Romantic Relationships When You Have Anxiety, OCD, and/or Depression. Allison is open about her struggles with mental health. She shares tips on how people can be supportive of their friends and partners who struggle with mental illness without being overly involved or overbearing in their relationships. We also discuss what it means to date when you have anxiety or depression—and how romantic relationships can either help or hurt your mental health depending on how you manage them together. Allison brings so much levity, and deep wisdom to a topic many of us are not truly educated on. We hope you enjoy this conversation!

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Jayson Gaddis: Working Through Conflict In Your Relationships

Today on Let’s Talk Love, we're diving deep into the topic of conflict with Jayson Gaddis. Jayson teaches us the importance of conflict in our high-stakes relationships. He has created a dynamic, practical conflict resolution method aimed at helping us work through conflict with those we care about, as quickly as possible. This is very important work. We highly recommend you read or listen to his book, Getting To Zero, and apply these conflict resolution tools in your own life. “When you know how to work through conflict in your high stakes relationships, every other area of your life improves.” We hope you enjoy our conversation!

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John Gray: Beyond Mars and Venus

Today we're sharing a very insightful conversation with world-renowned Author, Speaker, and Relationship Expert, Dr. John Gray. John is the author of over 20 books on relationships and sexuality including Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus. His newest book, Beyond Mars And Venus, delves into the science of male and female hormones, how biologically we relate differently, and how stress affects us in different ways. John gives us practical tools for communicating more effectively. He also shares openly about loving again after loss and heartbreak. We were so excited to talk with him!

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Danielle LaPorte: How to Live a Heart Centered Life

We’re so happy to share this conversation with world-renowned Author, Speaker, Teacher, and all-around incredible human being, Danielle LaPorte. Danielle is a master creator and someone whose teachings have impacted the world in such a positive way. We talk about religion and spirituality, understanding discernment, and about getting rid of the term, “red flags.” Danielle shares her personal story of online dating, and how after years, she did meet the love of her life. I hope you soak up all the love that this conversation is full of!

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Dr. Helen Fisher: The Science of Love

Join us as we speak to Dr. Helen Fisher. Dr. Fisher is a Biological Anthropologist, the Chief Science Advisor for Match.com, and the author of Anatomy of Love, Why Him? Why Her? She has dedicated her career to studying the human brain, and how our brains influence not only who we are, but who we love. We talk about love at first sight, and how we each have love maps for picking partners. Helen shares ways to stay deeply connected and in love long-term. We discuss how determining our own personality style and the styles of those around us can help us connect on a deeper level.

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Dr. Ish Major: Rules of Engagement in Love

Today on Let’s Talk Love we have the pleasure of speaking with Dr. Ish Major. Dr. Ish is a board-certified psychiatrist with nearly two decades of experience and his own practice. He's best known for his role on the show, Marriage Boot Camp, where he works with some of the biggest names in reality TV to help them solve their relationship issues. He's also the owner of many detox clinics in the US, which is hugely impactful in the world. He's dedicated to the mental and relationship health of those he touches. Dr. Ish shares solid advice for relating in a more truthful and loving way.

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Terri Cole: Becoming a Boundary Boss

In this episode of Let’s Talk Love we had the pleasure of speaking with licensed psychotherapist, global relationship and empowerment expert, Terri Cole. We talk about her new book Boundary Boss: The Essential Guide to Talk True, Be Seen, and (Finally) Live Free. As a true boundary master herself, Terri teaches us how to assert and maintain healthy boundaries and how using clear, honest and kind communication creates better relationships in our lives.

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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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