Language of Love with Dr. Laura Berman

Why is it that the person you love most can also trigger the fears you thought you left behind? What if your partner’s most irritating habit isn’t really about them at all, but a faint echo from your childhood still asking to be healed? And what if that same repetitive fight about laundry or tone of voice isn’t a sign something’s wrong but actually a sacred doorway, a classroom, for your deepest growth? In this episode of The Language of Love Conversations, I sit down with Dr. Alexandra Solomon, clinical psychologist, Northwestern professor, author of Taking Sexy Back, host of the Reimagining Love Podcast, and the beloved voice behind Relational Self-Awareness. As two “talking doctors” who have been married for a combined 52 years, we ditch the theory and dive straight into the real, messy, sacred work of modern love. We explore why today’s relationships demand so much more from us than past generations ever had to navigate, and why true intimacy now requires a “soul to soul” connection rooted in deep self-awareness.  We also delve into:  The surprising reason relational self awareness is the real heartbeat of modern love How childhood wounds secretly script your adult conflicts without you knowing Whether some healing must happen alone or can truly happen inside the relationship How to tell when it’s a trigger… and when it’s genuine emotional danger What to do when a partner can name their wounds but refuses to change the pattern The exact moment your trigger gets activated and how to catch it in real time The hidden story your emotional pain is trying to tell you Why tone is often louder than words and how it shapes safety Alexandra’s go to regulation tools for coming back to calm fast How shorter, slower conversations create deeper intimacy The power of conscious pauses to stop spirals before they start How to truly witness your partner’s feelings so they feel seen and safe Why certain tones feel like danger and how to talk about it without blame Fast, body based tools to steady your nervous system in the middle of conflict How to offer a real, repair focused apology that actually rebuilds trust What it really means to be a relational leader and how to step into that role Alexandra’s five micro moments that instantly strengthen connection and bonding Remember to check out her groundbreaking book, Taking Sexy Back, for a deeper dive into moving from performance to presence in love and life. You can also explore my book, Quantum Love, for the science and spirituality behind using energy to transform your relationships. For workshops, teachings, and her wonderful podcast Reimagining Love, visit alexandrasolomon.com. Find Alexandra on Instagram @dralexandra.solomon for daily wisdom. And if this conversation opened something in you, if you saw your own “relational ghost” in our stories, I’d love to hear about it. Email me anytime at [email protected]. Your story matters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When someone you love dies, people tell you to “move on,” but what does that even mean? How do you move forward when your heart still feels stuck in yesterday?  In this Language of Love session, I answer a question from Susan, who lost her partner a year ago and still feels like she’s just going through the motions. We talk about why grief has no timeline, why some hearts feel it more deeply than others, and how to begin healing not by letting go, but by learning to hold love differently. Because grief isn’t something to get over, it’s something to move through. We explore:  Why there’s no “right time” to stop grieving How to move through pain without getting lost in it Why feeling your feelings is the only way to release them The six pillars of grief healing and how they can support you in your journey Why your loved one’s energy never disappears, it simply changes form How to stay connected to someone you’ve lost through love, not longing What it means to become a more awakened version of yourself through grief If you’ve ever felt pressure to “get over it,” this episode will remind you that healing is not about forgetting. It’s about remembering differently. Remember to visit my website and explore The Grief Healing Collective, a community designed to support your healing with resources, practices, and connection. You can also check out my Good Grief Course for deeper guidance on navigating loss with compassion and understanding. And if you’d like to send your questions or join a future Language of Love session, reach out at [email protected],  I’d love to hear from you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why is it that some men leave an imprint on a woman’s body, her heart, her energy, her memory, and sometimes even her soul… while others are forgotten by morning? What if the only difference is that the unforgettable ones have mastered powerful sex magic secrets, not the basic bedroom tips everyone already knows? In this Language of Love Bite, I dive into sex magic, not porn magic, not pickup tricks, but the real energetic, emotional, spiritual practices that turn sex from mechanical into magnetic. I break down the five sex magic secrets that give you more control, more depth, and more connection than any technique ever could. From breathing that expands your arousal instead of cutting it short, to intention-based touch that opens her body and her trust, to the one move most men skip that opens her body and her soul like nothing else. You really can’t afford to miss that bonus move. I explore: Why sex isn’t just an activity but an energetic transaction that imprints you on her body, mind, and memory The shocking reason you should stop “releasing” your orgasm energy/sperms  aimlessly  and start harnessing it like fuel How circulating your sexual energy turns you into the man who feels powerful, magnetic, and impossible to forget Why presence is the real aphrodisiac and how women can sense it before you even touch them How your breath secretly controls your arousal, your stamina, and the depth of the connection The hidden power of intentional touch that opens her body and unlocks her trust Why orgasm isn’t the finish line but a doorway to deeper pleasure, insight, and intimacy The heart to heart connection move she will never forget and the one most men don’t even know exists Let me know in the comments which one of these secrets you are trying first. And if you want to go even deeper or learn more about sex magic, check out my book Sex Magic. Have comments or questions? You can always reach me at [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The Language of Love Conversation, I sit down with theologian and author Meggan Watterson, whose books Mary Magdalene Revealed and The Girl Who Baptized Herself have transformed the way countless people understand Christ, the Divine Feminine, and their own inherent worthiness. Meggan opens up about her own spiritual journey as a child, having profound experiences of divine love that her secular, feminist upbringing couldn't explain. She shares how her first encounter with the traditional New Testament literally made her break out in hives, a visceral reaction to the missing feminine essence she intuitively knew belonged there. We explore the Gospel of Mary Magdalene and the Acts of Paul and Thecla, texts that were deliberately excluded from the Bible, and how they reveal a Christianity that was originally subversive, egalitarian, and empowering for women. Meggan explains how these texts teach us that heaven isn't a destination after death, but a state we can access now, in these very bodies. We get into the beautiful, practical concept of the "mind of the heart" or the "spiritual eye of the heart," the internal compass that guides us to our truth when the thinking mind fails. Meggan shares a simple, powerful "three breaths" practice that anyone can use to access this inner wisdom, even in the busiest moments of life. We explore:  How patriarchal erasure shaped our spiritual inheritance and why reclaiming feminine texts matters The radical teachings of the Gospel of Mary and why Jesus chose to reveal them to a woman Thecla’s story and why her three days of silence mirror a modern spiritual awakening The difference between the inner critic and the authentic voice of the soul Why our worth is inherent, not earned How childhood wounds shape our patterns of choosing unavailable love The seven stages of spiritual transformation and how they unfold in real life What it means to embody divine love in the physical body How to access the mind of the heart and connect with the Beloved within The simple three-breath practice that anyone can use to return to their inner truth Remember to check out her latest book, The Girl Who Baptized Herself, a profound reimagining of Thecla’s hidden gospel.You can also explore Mary Magdalene Revealed to discover the seven powers and the heart-centered teachings Jesus entrusted to Mary. For workshops, retreats, and upcoming teachings, visit megganwatterson.com. Find Meggan on Instagram and LinkedIn for her latest writings and teachings. And if this conversation opened something in you, I’d love to hear your story. Email me anytime at [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are you worried and feeling tension in your bedroom because of very different sex drives? You want to address it, but the last thing you want is for either of you to feel rejected or pressured. How do you solve uneven desire?  In this Language of Love session, I answer a question from Ashley, who writes in about her and her partner’s very different sex drives. It’s one of the most common struggles I see in couples, and one that can actually bring you closer when you understand what’s really going on. We talk about why sex drive naturally changes over time, how the early infatuation stage gives way to the sweeter (but calmer) attachment phase, and what it takes to keep intimacy alive when spontaneous horniness disappears. Because it’s not about waiting for fireworks, it’s about choosing connection. We explore:  Why almost every couple experiences uneven desire at some point What really happens when the infatuation phase fades How to source desire from connection, not just horniness Why scheduling sex doesn’t make it mechanical, it makes it happen How hormones, stress, and medical issues can quietly affect libido Why quickies count (and how to make them meaningful) When to see a sex therapist and why earlier is always better How to rebuild closeness before addressing the “sex part” Why trauma changes the approach to intimacy and how to honor that The simple truth: sex is the glue that keeps romantic love feeling alive If you’ve ever wondered how to keep desire alive when you and your partner aren’t on the same page, this episode is your gentle reminder that it’s not about doing more. It’s about being more open, more aware, and more intentional. Remember to visit my website to explore resources and take the quiz “What Do You Really Want in Love?” I’m always here to help you love and be loved better. You can send your questions or join a future Language of Love session at [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices