Today, John explores the allure of chaotic relationships, the transition to stability, and the need for growth in love. He also discusses the complexities of love and relationships, emphasizing the importance of understanding our past experiences, how they shape our romantic lives, and more.
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Hard Things to Bring Up in Therapy | Love is Better. Not Harder.
In this Q&A, John Kim answers your raw, unfiltered questions about love, attachment, and what it actually takes to build a healthy relationship. From anxious-avoidant dynamics to retroactive jealousy and emotional unavailability — this one gets real. Whether you’re questioning if ... Show More
16m 37s
Oct 8
I Knew on My Wedding Day He Wasn’t the One
What happens when your dream wedding hides a truth your body already knows? In this powerful conversation, writer and author Amber Rae opens up to John Kim about walking down the aisle knowing she was marrying the wrong man - and the courage it took to leave, fall in love again, ... Show More
52m 41s
Oct 6
How I Traded Hollywood Dreams for a Real Life
What happens when the blueprint you’ve been chasing - cars, houses, status - no longer fits who you’ve become? In this powerful episode, John Kim shares how he traded Hollywood dreams for a meaningful life in Costa Rica, and how redefining his blueprint transformed everything. In ... Show More
20m 5s
Mar 2024
2099: [Part 2] A Brief History of Romantic Love and Why It Kind of Sucks by Mark Manson on Toxic Relationships & Personal Freedom
Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com.Episode 2099:Mark Manson's exploration in "A Brief History of Romantic Love and Why It Kind of Sucks" part 2, delves into the evolut ... Show More
12m 5s
Sep 14
332. The triangular theory of love
We all want to know the secret to true, lasting love so that we can perhaps have a shot at finding it. So in today's episode, we're breaking down perhaps the most famous theory on this very topic, Robert Sternbery's Triangular Theory of Love. In this episode, we talk about: The 3 ... Show More
21m 48s
Apr 2025
Jillian Turecki: 9 Truths About Love That Hurt — and Heal
Why do we stay in the wrong relationships? Is it fear, habit, or the belief that love is supposed to be difficult? In this episode of A Really Good Cry, I sit down with relationship coach Jillian Turecki for an honest, insightful conversation about why we get stuck in unhealthy r ... Show More
1h 6m
May 2024
2175: Minimalism and Relationships by Jennifer Tritt with No Sidebar on Simple Living & Marriage
Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com.Episode 2175:Explore how Jennifer Tritt's journey through minimalism influenced her relationships and personal growth. Embracing min ... Show More
10m 25s
Aug 2024
706. This is How You Move Forward After Heartbreak
If you’re heartbroken right now, this episode is for you. This week, K+L discuss the psychological and physical impacts of ending a relationship. The girls are your personal guides through the process of feeling these intense emotions, creating healthy post-breakup routines, and ... Show More
37m 20s
Sep 2024
2306: 12 Relationship Truths I Wish I Knew 12 Years Ago by Marc Chernoff of Marc And Angel on Personal Growth
Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com.Episode 2306:Marc Chernoff shares twelve profound relationship truths, learned through personal experience, that highlight the impor ... Show More
11m 23s
Feb 2025
The Science of Emotion Regulation: How It Impacts Health, Performance, and Relationships. | Ethan Kross
Practical strategies for managing our emotional lives. Dr. Ethan Kross, author of the international bestseller Chatter, is one of the world’s leading experts on emotion regulation. An award-winning professor in the University of Michigan’s top ranked Psychology Department and i ... Show More
1h 17m