Ever feel like you're speaking a different language?Navigating disagreements with respect can be a challenge in building heart-centered connections and meaningful relationships.On this episode, we'll explore the power of understanding people's differences and the beauty of choosing to see the world from their lenses.Stay tuned!

The greater the relationship was, the harder it can be to move on.Do you know what that feels like?Together, let's explore letting go with grace and how to find the strength to grow from even the toughest breakups.Stay tuned!

There's a powerful tool that can help us achieve our vision and discover our way there—our imagination.Imagination can help us through our healing journey and personal growth.And the first way to do it is really through visualization.How do you do this?How can visualization save us half the work?Join me as we embrace vulnerability from an empowered place. Stay tuned!

How does one experience oneself?Experiencing yourself means to experience your emotions, truthfully and mindfully.Our emotions hold the key to self-discovery and growth, and this episode is about channeling these emotions through you.How would you do that?Join me as we embrace vulnerability and unlock our inner strength and self-awareness. Stay tuned!

How do you currently create space for exploration and self-discovery in your life?It's been a while. Two years, to be exact!If you're wondering why we're already in season 3, I decided to take time away from podcasting. Truthfully, I was on my own journey to understand what my heart needed. Since I've carried out a habit of journaling for two years, there's a lot I want to share on relationships and self worth.This season, I'm inviting you on a journey of vulnerability and courage. We'll explore the power of change and rediscover the magic that can be rekindled in your relationship. Join me as we navigate the complexities of love, heartbreak, and personal growth. Stay tuned!

It's a new season. Here are my plans for this season.

How do we fully move on after being hurt? How can we be more patient with ourselves and our partner? What did I learn from my addiction to pornography?The last episode of the season!! So you KNOW it's going to be a good one. I answer the questions that I most asked myself as I grew inside of my relationship. When you're in a relationship you love, we all know it benefits to be patient - but what happens in your mind when I'm not willing to be? Also, we all get hurt in relationships and there's pain that's harder to let go of than others. Why is that?Lastly, Vlad and I share our experience with pornography. Porn robbed my desire for intimacy. I get very vulnerable opening up about my addiction. I believe in sharing our truth to be able to gain our wisdom and freedom.Stay open to all the possibilities in your heart - happy holidays, humans!Stay tuned for Season II of Heart of Humans (March 2022).

Is cuddling considered therapy? What if I told you that it was?My friends Emma and Pablo from The Cuddle Couple share what happens when you grow up without touch and how they're using strategies to help you develop a practice and enjoy more of life through cuddles!2:24 Growing up without touch5:07 What to pay attention to when you feel a disconnection with your partner16:28 Mindfulness in relationships20:29 Slowing down with physical intimacy24:40 How to counter your dependencies35:15 Love is a practiceThe Cuddle Couple:https://www.thecuddlecouple.comhttps://www.facebook.com/thecuddlecouplehttps://www.instagram.com/thecuddlecouple

How easy is it for you to forgive in a relationship?Relationships require a forgiveness muscle. We exercise it. It is one of the most important things we can do for ourselves and our relationships if we want to achieve growth.That's not to say we excuse betrayal.Forgiveness is a verb; how we use it gives us the peace to connect and honour ourselves.Andrea, a victim of abandonment during a war, talks about how we can forgive those who hurt us and what to do with the expectations we have living with those we love. She is now an accountability coach helping people illuminate their path to freedom and love. 3:57 What we make the pain mean about us14:42 Living with someone who hurts you18:28 How to deal with your expectations about someone29:05 Prioritize connection with yourself over anyone else36:43 Love is knowing how powerful you areAndrea Mason:www.andreamasons.comwww.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLtMv0AJo8LlKLpEjF6RlexnB49t_Toil0www.instagram.com/am.andreamasons/www.facebook.com/andrea.mason.7982/www.linkedin.com/in/mrsandreamason/

Did it ever occur to you that your ego and your authentic self want different things? How can you tell the difference?Alexa K. Martin is a mindset coach helping overwhelmed and anxious high achievers get unstuck, feel confident in themselves, and love their life. Find out how you can move through your romantic decisions with confidence!We talk about embracing fear and uncertainty, how to tell the difference between a healthy challenge and a fearful ego, the differences between coaching and therapy, and much more. 4:16 Embracing uncertainty and fear7:01 Joy within vs outside of us14:04 How to tell if it's our ego keeping us stuck or a healthy challenge17:30 Self-awareness is the foundation of understanding your worth21:46 Your identity in social media vs real supportive communities25:30 Difference between therapy and coachingAlexa K. Martinwww.alexakmartin.comwww.instagram.com/alexakmarthttps://www.linkedin.com/in/alexa-martin-9834069b/

Do you think you know what you want in a relationship?Lesley Edwards, the Mindful Love Strategist, helps us distinguish what we need versus what we want. She gives us a deep look into what makes feminine energy so attractive and powerful.Lesley Edwards:instagram.com/iheartdating

Orgasms, hookup culture, what we value in first dates... we spill the tea.The culture of dating and sex has changed a LOT in the past decade. We crave connection in a time when we spend most of our lives on devices and when we have made a connection, we don't know how to maintain it. Does this sound familiar?We talk about how fantasy and reality can equally be important in relationships. In this episode, Vlad opens up to share his perspective as a man and what he values in sex.The Intimate Life is an experimental podcast that will be released every 5th episode. Please send us a message if you'd like to hear us more!

How do we help women get more frequent orgasms? I invited a womb priestess, Amyann, to share her knowledge on how we can connect to our bodies. She helps identify how to release blockages that prevent us from experiencing orgasms. Amyann uses tantric teachings to educate us on the mystery of sexuality and how we can use it to get to know ourselves and deepen our fullest love.Tune in every other Tuesday for a new episode on Heart of Humans!2:41 Shame in the feminine and having sexual pleasure7:22 How trauma affects our body12:06 Sacred sexuality14:57 Why you're unable to orgasm21:09 How partners can support the orgasm24:29 Connecting to your yoniAmyann: www.god-dess.cawww.instagram.com/_amyann

How do you face your challenges in relationships?There are obvious barriers to communication and the host of What Would Amber Do, Amber Howard, is not shy about exposing the experiences that make connection challenging.I'm honoured to have the wildly authentic Amber Howard speak on how to handle being triggered and what it means to be 100% responsible for your communication.Today's episode: What Happens When You Let Go Of Control. Tune in every other Tuesday for a new episode on Heart of Humans!3:37 Amber's story8:15 How you feel doesn't invalidate your contribution13:27 The experience of your results14:54 Letting go of control17:17 Shame removes connection, intimacy, and play21:28 Being 100% responsible for your communication23:37 Collecting evidence for our mind26:12 Do-overs in communication29:21 How to respond when your brain is triggeredAmber Howard:www.amberhowardinc.comwww.instagram.com/amberhowardincwww.facebook.com/amberhowardinc

On a scale of 1-10, how well do you handle change?My interview today with 2x cancer survivor Mina Yun covers how to create changes in your life by building the right support systems. We talk about our resistance to change and detaching from our suffering.Make sure to tune in every other Tuesday for a new episode on Heart of Humans!1:32 Why health is Mina's passion4:42 Discovering breast cancer8:58 Creating the opportunity for growth12:25 Resistance as signs of denying oneself of expression or pleasure17:03 Building your own support system22:53 Relationship to suffering24:35 How cancer shaped my intentionMina Yun: https://www.fitgirlacademy.com/https://www.instagram.com/fitgirlrichgirl/

How do you partner with someone and heal yourself at the same time?I get vulnerable with how I view my partner watching pornography and I share how I used it to dive deeper into healing myself.Negotiating boundaries? Easier said than done in practice. Amire Woolfolk and I challenge the way we look at ourselves and our boundaries that are sometimes up for negotiation. This open dialogue will make you look at boundaries and coping mechanisms differently.Follow Amire to listen to thought-provoking conversations on how we can regain parts of ourselves by questioning our own beliefs. You will not be disappointed.4:08 What are the signs that healing needs to take place7:36 How do you handle interruptions10:14 Being offended by pornography13:17 Learning what fulfillment is not15:56 How presumptions block communication18:40 Co-creating a partnership in healing19:45 Boundaries with your inner child22:54 Healing myself vs anyone else25:41 Impact of pornography on relationships28:59 How to deal with someone's coping mechanisms31:20 Removing boundaries35:30 Why you must own your trauma37:04 Healing feels like dying41:59 What happens when we disassociate from love43:05 Coping mechanisms are distractionsConnect with Amire Woolfolk:Website: www.comfortfreeconversations.comInstagram: www.instagram.com/comfort_freeTikTok: www.tiktok.com/@comfort_freeFacebook: www.facebook.com/ComfortFreeYoutube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCNii0FdB-rY58JSTl52I2Wg/

How do you heal from an abusive relationship?Sometimes it takes a while before we recognize the abusive relationship we have with ourselves. When we don't trust ourselves, we give our agency away. Maria Diaz inspires us with her courage and shares how cancer allowed her to see where she was stopped in her own life. When I think about radical love, I think about Maria Diaz. We talked about her building a relationship with her ex-partner, what people get wrong about healing, and how we can build our own legacy. Tune in every other Tuesday for a new episode on Heart of Humans.1:35 Not believing in herself5:30 What it means to be a leader in your life7:02 What not loving yourself looks like8:26 Facing the person who abused her12:46 Shame and responsibility16:19 A new commitment for her family22:28 The expectations we have around healing25:19 The benefits of self-love and what it looks like27:20 How to discover who you are (forgiveness and responsibility)34:17 Where to connect with MariaConnect with Maria Diaz:www.instagram.com/standcoachingwww.facebook.com/standcoachingstand.mykajabi.com/stand-coaching-program?fbclid=IwAR1Vd1hKbOwVZr6Dqc6ZDfk5w6DtDwRgxIutLWhkcJlSTMKyUK6mpHy27Qo

We are joined by my partner and the love of my life, Vladimir Druts, for a special series on what we call The Intimate Life. This is a series where we kick back and talk off the cuff about what we're learning in our experiences and partnership that makes life so beautifully complicated.This partnership teaches me a ton about myself, where the challenges we go through fulfill our greatest wishes for each other - to bring more love into our lives and overcome patterns that don't serve us. We candidly open up and discuss when anger is good, when it's not, how to deal with anger in a relationship, and more.Tune in every other Tuesday for a new episode on Heart of Humans!3:09 Being triggered by perceived anger7:53 Autonomic response of triggers and how to handle triggers9:53 Water stain on the desk13:42 Where miscommunication happens16:29 How to disconnect from anger18:44 When anger is good and when it's not20:28 How to transform anger23:08 How Jen's anger manifested in the past24:40 The aftermath and forgiveness27:32 Releasing anger29:31 Anger vs connection30:53 The toddler in all of us32:33 What makes a securely attached personVladimir Drutswww.instagram.com/vdruts/

How do you create intimacy and openness in the digital world?I interviewed Topaz Adizes, the creator of The And web series and card game, to hear his methods of preparing exes or strangers to open up candidly in front of a camera. The Emmy award-winning director has captured difficult conversations from thousands of people all around the world and we get to talk about how intimacy is shifting in the digital age, how to achieve more intimacy with the questions we ask, what makes people open up, and more. Tune in every other Tuesday for a new episode on Heart of Humans. 3:31 Journey from filmmaker to digital creator11:55 Intimacy is shifting because of the digital age14:28 Our responsibilities in relationships in the digital age17:51 Challenging conversations have the most payoff22:03 Asking the best questions so you don't solve the wrong problem22:38 Questions grew from the pain in childhood25:16 How to create space for people's opinions26:13 Intimacy in the Zoom (video) room28:22 How to use your courage and vulnerability without fearing the consequences31:34 How he prepares guests to open up and be authenticYou can find The And web series, card game, app and podcast here:www.theskindeep.comYou can find Topaz Adizes's website here: www.topazadizes.com

Do you think you can have more than one partner? Jen interviews Conor McMillen, a father, coach, and influencer with Brittany Taylor on Youtube, to explore the uncertainties of both monogamous and polyamorous relationships.  Tune in every other Tuesday for a new episode on Heart of Humans.