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Language of Love with Dr. Laura Berman

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Language of Love is a weekly podcast where Dr. Berman shares her compassionate, humorous, and no-nonsense advice: answering listener questions and interviewing thought leaders and experts on relevant topics. Dr. Berman is ready to help you create the fulfilling and passionate love life you deserve, regardless of your relationship status, gender, or sexual orientation. Are you ready to get started?
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Episodes

And a Child Still Leads You

Do you ever find it hard to express love to your partner? You know you love them and how important they are in your life, but for some reason, you can’t bring yourself to express it out loud. In most cases, it’s not the present that’s holding you back … it’s your past, specifically the things you experienced as a child. In this Language of Love session, I spent time speaking with Connie. She loves her partner, but can’t express it to them. She grew up in a home where trauma was a constant compan...

Jul 12, 202320 minSeason 1Ep. 153

Help, I’m Catching Feels…

Friends with benefits…it’s common in our dating vernacular now. A friendship where sex happens and no commitment beyond friendship. It can seem modern and cool and a great idea. But I find in most cases, one person is benefiting while the other person is (probably secretly) hoping it’ll turn into more. On this Language of Love Bite I discuss the hidden costs of being a friend with benefits and why it may not be as beneficial as it appears to be on the surface. Intimacy is one of life’s most plea...

Jul 10, 20238 minEp. 152

Tough Times Don’t Last, Tough People Do with Steven Washington

Regardless of whether or not we’re brave enough to admit it, most of us have been addicted to one thing or another during our lifetime. When it comes to this topic, drugs and alcohol are the first things that come to mind, but you’d be surprised to learn there are so many more. You’d be even more surprised to learn what these addictions really represent. In this Language of Love conversation, I sit down with Steven Washington as he discusses his experiences with addiction and his journey toward ...

Jul 05, 202355 minSeason 1Ep. 151

Springing Back Into Action

Dating can be a challenging proposition no matter which stage of life you find yourself walking through, but especially if you’ve been out of the game for some time. Setting standards and knowing what you’re looking for in a mate are critical steps. In this Language of Love session, I spend time with Mary, a woman trying to navigate the often-complicated dating terrain to find her person. The challenge she faces is she thinks she knows what she wants, but I help her realize she’s actually focusi...

Jun 28, 202338 minSeason 1Ep. 150

How to Heal the Father Wound

Fathers play such an important role in the life of all children, but especially their daughters. Whether he knows it or not, how a father treats his daughter determines if she’s fortified and ready to take on the world, or carrying unhealed wounds affecting all areas of her life as an adult. If your relationship with your father was lacking, less than ideal or has left you wounded, it’s time to start healing. In this Language of Love Bite, I discuss the father wound and how it can impact a woman...

Jun 26, 202323 minEp. 149

Honey, Baby, Mine, Laura Dern and Diane Ladd

For most of us, we avoid the hard conversations. And if we have them, we wait until the end is near to sit down, ask questions and get the answers we need before saying our final goodbyes. But the truth is we don’t have to wait until we are about to loose someone to clear the air. Those hard conversations can actually be the beginnings of beautiful new chapters of life. In this Language of Love session, I speak to renowned actress Laura Dern. We’ll discuss the new book she recently completed wit...

Jun 21, 20231 hr 6 minSeason 1Ep. 148

Nick Cannon: The Mother of All Fathers

Unless you’ve been living under a rock for the last few years, you’ve probably heard the name Nick Cannon. From his courageous health battle to his career that continues on a seemingly endless ascent, to the multitude of children he’s fathered through several different women, everyone has an opinion. He’s one of the most enigmatic figures in entertainment, an undeniably incredible talent … and an even more incredible person! In this Language of Love Conversation, I sit down with Nick as he dispe...

Jun 14, 20231 hr 2 minSeason 1Ep. 147

Can you heal yourself with Quantum Energy? with Tom Paladino

I am very excited about this week’s Language of Love Conversation because we are talking about something that I have always been curious to explore and learn more about. It is a very exciting form of alternative healing that is known to improve health and vitality. Scalar energy researcher, Tom Paladino, is joining me today to talk about how scalar light therapy can be used in healing the body and mind. What’s scalar light you ask? Well listen in as Tom elaborates on how scalar light therapy wor...

Jun 07, 202330 minSeason 1Ep. 146

Grow Your Soul and Call in Fuller Love

If you long for soul filling love or care about someone who does, this episode is for you! When you commit to personal growth, you come to love the person you flourish into. And if you’re looking for love, you’ll be much more likely to attract in the kind of love you most desire. After all, the more healed and whole you are, the more you are a magnet for others who are the same! This Language of Love Session, I talk to listener Kathleen about how to navigate the path to the best version of yours...

May 31, 202331 minSeason 1Ep. 145

Collateral Damage: The Hidden Cost of Revenge

Have you ever wished harm on another person? Someone who did you wrong in some form or fashion? Maybe it’s an ex, a co-worker, or a neighbor who crossed you. The truth is most everyone has felt this way a time or two. But have you ever thought about the cost of vengeance? In this Language of Love Bite, we’ll uncover the hidden costs of vengeance, fury, anger and what they can potentially cost you. There’s a healthier way to express your disdain for a situation or a choice that doesn't align with...

May 29, 202311 minSeason 1Ep. 144

Who Do You Think You Are? with Joe Dispenza

So many of us struggle with low self worth. But, if you’re not happy with the person looking back at you in the mirror, you can actually change everything by changing your thoughts, especially your habitual thoughts. This week on The Language of Love, I’m so excited to share with you my conversation with Dr. Joe Dispenza. He is revolutionizing the hearts and souls of millions with his teachings around making what seems impossible, possible through the focused power of thought. In this conversati...

May 24, 202321 minSeason 1Ep. 143

Ready, Willing, but Unable

Sex … it gets easy with marriage, right? In a perfect world, this is how things work, but our world is far from perfect, and those imperfections often follow us into the bedroom. As much as we’d like to think otherwise, when you “put a ring on it” you won’t necessarily spontaneously release any predisposed inhibitions you have around sex. This week, our Language of Love Session dives into this topic with a listener who is ready, willing, but unable to enjoy sex with her husband due to core inhib...

May 17, 202343 minEp. 142

Should You Give Your Daughter a Vibrator?

Yes, you read that right! On this week’s Language of Love bite, we are talking about whether you should give your daughter the power to take her pleasure into her own hands. I first brought this up a long time ago on the Oprah Winfrey Show and while Oprah agreed with me, Gayle King and much of America didn’t. This episode, I elaborate explicitly on why teaching your daughter self-stimulation has long-term benefits to her safety, self-advocacy, and ultimate sexual and romantic pleasure and satisf...

May 15, 202316 minSeason 1Ep. 141

Finding Your Own Magic with Anna Kloots

Have you ever found yourself bending over backward to please others and losing sight of your own needs and desires? Anna Kloots, bestselling author and content creator, is joining me today during Language of Love’s conversation to discuss how you can cultivate your inner relationship with a fear of the unknown, the beautiful process, and finding your own magic. She talks about how to thrive in unknown scenarios and create new comfort zones. Anna's journey of self-discovery and self-love is a tru...

May 10, 202352 minEp. 140

Stop Accidentally Attracting Narcissists

Ever wonder why you are always drawn to partners who have the same personality traits? Some people call it having a type, I call it being a frequency match for a certain kind of character or quality. Depending on the type, this can be a good thing, a bad thing or a very bad thing. In this Language of Love Session, I talk with a listener named Kim. She has been in a toxic narcissistic-codependent relationship for 4 years and she’s seeking guidance on whether or not she should throw in the towel. ...

May 03, 202337 minSeason 1Ep. 139

Why Men and Women are Sexually Different

On this week’s Language of Love bite, we are talking sexual relationships and how men and women approach sex from different angles. Guys and gals, young and old, whether you are single, married or it’s complicated, if you love sex, this episode is for you! Listen to this short and pointed discussion (pun intended) as I explain why we are the way we are. Why men are so focused and driven? Why women are so amazing at multi-tasking? And how you can enjoy your sex life to the fullest despite the dif...

May 01, 202316 minSeason 1Ep. 138

Building the Faith Muscle with Bobbi Vogel

This week on Language of Love Conversation, I am joined by my friend and Clairvoyant Healer, Bobbi Vogel and our conversation goes deep! I am very excited to share her wisdom on the Language of Love. Listen in as Bobbi tells of the near death experience that was the catalyst of her awakening. She shares the secrets she’s discovered for building Faith as a path to healing the body and mind. And we even take some of your questions live, on the topic of faith, connecting with our deepest selves and...

Apr 26, 20231 hr 23 minEp. 137

My Husband Is Addicted to Porn, Not Me

Like it or not, this is a very common issue couples face. One in five men suffer from low desire, and one of the most common causes is that they are investing too much sexual energy and time into watching porn. On this episode of Language of Love Session, I am speaking with Isabel whose husband has a porn addiction. I explain to her why her husband is being unresponsive to sex, the reasons behind his immense fascination to porn and more importantly, some of the things they can do as a couple (I ...

Apr 19, 202332 minSeason 1Ep. 136

Closing the Orgasm Gap

One of the biggest bedroom complaints I get from couples is around closing what I call the Orgasm Gap. It takes the average man seven and a half minutes to get there and the average woman 20! On this week's Language of Love bite, we are packing into 10 minutes everything you need to know about sex, orgasms, and how to close the gap so you can both get the pleasure you deserve. Whether you are a man or woman, young or mature, single or in a relationship, you are going to love this one. From pract...

Apr 17, 202314 minEp. 135

Agape Love is at the Center of Health, Healing, & Inclusion with Glodean Champion

Life coach, light worker, and author Glodean Champion joins me for this week’s Language of Love Conversation. We talk about a myriad of topics relating to gender identity, race, self-acceptance, and more. All these topics are tackled in her recent fictional book, Salmon Croquettes. We also explore how her trip down south during the Black Lives Matter protests shaped her understanding of love, and how it helped her remember that she is a beacon of light in this world! In this Conversation, Glodea...

Apr 12, 20231 hr 2 minSeason 1Ep. 134

Finding Humility

This Language of Love session is very special to me because I am joined by my college roommate and bestie since the 1980s, Dana Lathrop. The two of us reminisce a bit (including recounting some of the crazier antics we got up to in our youth). But we also dig into the issue of humility; is it ever real? Is it required for social acceptance? Is there something wrong with you if you have too much or too little humility? If you struggle with self promotion, celebrating your accomplishments out loud...

Apr 05, 202337 minSeason 1Ep. 133

What’s Your Number? To Tell or Not to Tell?

Should you tell each other your “number” in a new relationship? In this Language of Love Bite we are tackling this age old question: How many sexual partners have you had? I’m helping you navigate through this conversation with your partner and, even more importantly, understand the implications of even asking the question in the first place! The asking (and the answer) both can have far reaching implications for the future of your relationship. I’m always here helping you love and be loved bett...

Apr 03, 202310 minSeason 1Ep. 132

Finding Magic in the Mess with Dr. Neeta Bhushan

On this week’s episode of the Language of Love, I am sitting down with wellness and emotional health advocate Dr. Neeta Bhushan, the author of the acclaimed book, That Sucked Now What? At a very young age Neeta experienced the loss of her brother and both her parents, leading her into a spiral of grief, an abusive relationship and struggles with codependency. In this conversation, we talk about the ways that magical moments that can grow out of our deepest pain, as well as the many powerful stra...

Mar 29, 202347 minSeason 1Ep. 131

Healing Trauma with Somatic Therapy

On this week’s episode of the Language of Love session, I sat down with Amanda who’s going through some heavy life changes and is struggling with organization and clarity. A veteran of the armed forces and a recovering alcoholic, Amanda is a fighter, an abuse survivor, and a mom with two beautiful children. She’s seeking some help putting her life back on track. In this session, we talk about: How somatic therapy can be beneficial for Amanda in her recovery from sexual and emotional trauma. Look...

Mar 22, 202346 minSeason 1Ep. 130

The Keys to Helping Kids Thrive Through Divorce

If you are a child of divorce, or a parent going through it, this episode is for you! Let’s face it. Divorce is never easy, especially when kids are involved. But the key to surviving it, and more importantly helping children thrive through it, comes down to the parents’ behavior… specifically around coparenting. In this Language of Love Bite we get into the crucial things parents must focus on to help their kids move through a divorce as unscathed as possible, including my #1 indicator that pre...

Mar 20, 202315 minSeason 1Ep. 129

The Journey to Self-Love & Self-Discovery Through Creative Expression with IN-Q

Songwriter, poet, speaker, and bestselling author IN-Q is joining me on this week’s Language of Love Conversation to discuss the process of self-exploration through art and the journey to transformation and self-love. Through Inquire Within, his recent book, he shares the role that poetry has played in his life as he’s walked through a life of grief, joy, fear, love, and everything in between. In this Conversation, we unpack: How to move beyond fear to fully express our authentic selves Ways art...

Mar 15, 202315 minSeason 1Ep. 128

Navigating Finances as a Couple

Money. Sex. Kids. Religion. These are four big kahunas that can make or break a relationship. On todaysLanguage of Love Session I’m speaking with Victoria about money issues coming up in her relationship. Navigating finances can be a minefield for relationships. Moving in is one thing, but sharing expenses is quite another. In this Language of Love session, I sit down with Victoria who reports she and her boyfriend are struggling with different view on spending. Listen as I talk to her about fin...

Mar 08, 202323 minSeason 1Ep. 127

Life and Love After Herpes

Even though 1 in 4 people have Herpes, 80% of those who have it don’t even know it! Yet despite how common it is, I still find that a diagnosis with Herpes sends people reeling, all too often fills them with shame, and even keeps them stuck in unhealthy relationships they would otherwise leave if they didn’t feel like “damaged goods.” In this Language of Love Bite I’m getting into it with you; the precautions to take to prevent transmission , ways to bring it up in a new relationship and methods...

Mar 06, 202316 minSeason 1Ep. 126

When Our Childhood Wounds Wound our Children: The Parenting Map With Dr. Shefali

Whether you are a parent or not, this episode is going to open your eyes! This week on Language of Love, I sit down with one of my faves, Dr. Shefali. She is a renowned author, psychologist, and parenting expert. Her book The Conscious Parent really changed my life. Now we sit down to talk about her newest endeavor, The Parenting Map. In this episode we get into it all, including: All the unconscious ways our own wounds play out in our parenting style The specific ways our triggers in adulthood ...

Mar 01, 20231 hr 2 minSeason 1Ep. 125

Experiencing a New Level of Healing with Gabby Bernstein

Today’s episode is a special one as my guest today is someone with whom I share both a professional and personal connection. Gabby Bernstein is a New York times bestselling author with 8 books. She is also a motivational speaker and host of the “Dear Gabby” podcast. Her latest book, Happy Days, is her most personal work to date. Gabby shares her healing journey after recovering traumatic memories of sexual abuse In this week’s Language of Love Conversation, Gabby takes us along on her deep and p...

Feb 22, 202332 minSeason 1Ep. 124
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