Love is like a plant

If love is like a plant, how can we help it grow? Love is like a plant is a podcast about relationships, dating, sex and heartbreak hosted by Ellen Huerta, founder of Mend (letsmend.com), an app that helps you through a break up, and Sarah May B,(YayWithMe.com) the podcaster behind Help Me Be Me and The Break-Up Album.

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Episodes

LILAP - Dealing with Burnout

Hi friends! This is an episode we recorded during 2021 all about the burnout app developed by Mend, as well as what burnout is and how to deal with it. We hope you enjoy! And if you're interested, here's the Help Me Be Me episode on burnout plus some oldies: https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/help-me-be-me/id895918183?i=1000472368615 https://soundcloud.com/helpmebeme/managing-stress-avoiding-burnout https://soundcloud.com/helpmebeme/seriously-burned-out xo

Jul 06, 2022•22 min

LILAP Insecurities In Relationships

In this episode, Sarah May and Elle answer a listener request - how to deal with insecurities in relationships. We were both recording from home during lockdown, so apologies in advance for the sound quality. Wishing you all well this fall and sending our love - stay safe and healthy! xo

Jun 09, 2021•14 min

LILAP Listener Q&A Episode 3: We Answer Your Last Batch Of Questions!

We hope you all are doing well. In this episode, Sarah May and Elle answer the last batch of LILAP listener questions that were sent in this spring. We were both recording from home during lockdown, so apologies in advance for the sound quality in a few parts. Wishing you all well this fall and sending our love - stay safe and healthy! ICYMI, here are the other two LILAP listener question episodes: Episode 1: https://soundcloud.com/loveislikeaplant/lilap-listener-qa-episode-1-we-answer-your-ques...

Oct 22, 2020•26 min

LILAP Listener Q&A Episode 2: We Answer More Of Your Questions!

We hope you all are doing well. In this episode, Sarah May and Elle answer more LILAP listener questions. Wishing you all well this summer and sending our love - stay safe and healthy! Questions answered in this episode: -How can you meet people and date post-lockdown? -How can you move on from a person you have a connection with (when you miss them)? -What is the best way to improve and maintain relationships you already have with people of the opposite gender? -When can you say "I love you" (l...

Jun 24, 2020•25 min

LILAP Listener Q&A Episode 1: We Answer Your Questions!

In this episode, Sarah May and Elle answer LILAP listener questions on breakups, boundaries, relationships, roommate troubles & dating. In this episode we mentioned the Red Flags episode: https://soundcloud.com/loveislikeaplant/redflags. We also mentioned a great resource on healthy vs unhealthy relationships, One Love Foundation: https://www.joinonelove.org/. We have a special request: if you enjoy listening to our podcast, be sure to subscribe, give us 5 stars on iTunes, and share this epi...

May 26, 2020•23 min

Coronavirus Episode: Dealing With Uncertainty During Lockdown

In this episode of Love Is Like A Plant, Elle and Sarah May share some of their favorite resources for dealing with the difficulty and uncertainty of the current situation. If you like this podcast, please send it to a friend who might like it too, and please leave a 5-star review in iTunes. Show notes: -Tara Brach was mentioned in this episode. Her website is: https://www.tarabrach.com/ -This episode was recorded remotely using an app, so we apologize for the overlap that happens at a few point...

May 13, 2020•20 min

Coronavirus Episode: Being Single During Lockdown

In this episode, Elle and Sarah May talk about how to stay sane if you're on lockdown by yourself and how to mend if you're going through a breakup during this pandemic. They'll also be recording a LIVE episode with listeners and you're invited! To join, email hello@letsmend.com.

Apr 06, 2020•22 min

How To Have A Healthy Long Distance Relationship

Welcome to our last episode of 2019! In this episode, we offered a response to a LILAP listener's question about how to have a healthy long-distance relationship, one where you're not clinging even though the person is far away. We shared a few really important strategies for healthy relationships in this episode that are helpful whether you're in an LDR or not. Happy Holidays and Happy New Year from us. We're thankful for each of you and we're looking forward to sharing new episodes in 2020.

Dec 13, 2019•12 min

The Pros & Cons Of Dating Someone Older

In this episode of LILAP, Elle and Sarah May talk about dating someone who's older. Are there benefits to dating someone who's a few or more years older? Is the older dating pool better or worse for dating? Are there any red flags to look for when dating someone older than yourself? If you like this episode, be sure to subscribe and give LILAP 5 stars on iTunes!

Oct 18, 2019•14 min

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