In this episode of The Love Seat, we’re joined by Emily Nagoski, renowned sex educator and bestselling author of “Come As You Are.” Emily’s work has transformed how we understand sexual desire, intimacy, and the connection between our minds and bodies.

What We Cover:

• Desire Demystified: Learn about the “dual control model” of sexuality and how identifying your personal “accelerators” and “brakes” can enhance intimacy.
• Managing Stress & Burnout: Drawing on insights from “Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle,” Emily shares practical strategies for tackling emotional exhaustion and supporting each other in relationships.
• Honest Conversations & Emotional Well-Being: Discover why open communication, challenging cultural myths, and nurturing emotional health can make love and sex more fulfilling.
• Mismatched Libidos & Beyond: Advice on navigating differences in desire, overcoming harmful narratives, and finding mutual understanding.

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🎙️ Just in time for the holidays! In this episode of The Love Seat, we're thrilled to welcome the brilliant Vivian Tu, also known as Rich BFF, to dive deep into financial well-being. 💰✨The holiday season is upon us—a time of joy, giving, and sometimes... financial stress. 😬 Let's face it, managing money during the holidays can be challenging. We've invited Vivian, a financial educator, entrepreneur, and author of "Rich BFF," to help us navigate this festive season without breaking the bank. What We Cover in This Episode:🎄 Holiday Finance and Stress: Tips to stay financially healthy while enjoying the season. How to set spending boundaries with family and friends. Strategies to recover financially if you've already overspent.💡 Financial Habits and General Advice: The biggest mistakes people make with budgeting and how to avoid them. Understanding "paying yourself first" and how it grows your wealth. Starting points for investing if you're a complete beginner. Tackling debt during the holidays when extra expenses pile up.🌱 Mindset and Wealth-Building: The difference between saving money and building real wealth. Common myths about money and how to shift your mindset toward wealth accumulation.💞 Financial Boundaries and Relationships: Healthy ways for couples to discuss money. Key financial topics couples should discuss early in the relationship. Plus, Lauren and Cameron share their personal finance stories, highlighting their different spending habits around holidays, gifts, travel, and events. 🎁✈️About Our Guest: Vivian Tu (Rich BFF) has built a platform dedicated to making financial literacy accessible and engaging for everyone, especially those who’ve felt left out of traditional financial advice. She aims to empower people to make smarter money decisions and achieve long-term financial freedom.

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We’re diving deep into the realities of marriage with Pastor Calvin Roberson—the renowned marriage counselor from Married at First Sight, author of “Marriage Ain’t For Punks,” and co-creator of the relationship app with the same name. 💍📖📱Whether you’re single, dating, or married, this conversation is packed with insights for everyone:💡 For Singles & Dating: How to prepare for that next big step in your relationship—spotting and overcoming unrealistic expectations in the dating world and staying authentic and finding meaningful connections in today’s digital age.💑 For Couples & Marriage: The most challenging lessons about making marriage last and how to apply them. Keeping the spark alive and reigniting passion when it starts to fade—balancing personal goals with maintaining a solid partnership, embracing vulnerability, and turning conflicts into opportunities for growth. 🌟 For Everyone: Unveiling the essential qualities of a healthy relationship. Practical advice on what we believe is vital in love. Heartwarming stories, including how Pastor Cal met his wife and how their relationship has evolved. Join us as we uncover what it truly takes to build solid and lasting relationships. Pastor Cal shares wisdom from his extensive experience helping couples navigate love’s challenges and triumphs. This is an episode you won’t want to miss!

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Self-sabotage and cultural conditioning can lead us to expect chaos in love. 💔 Tiffany and Brett Brown are the antidote for that—they show us how to have a mature relationship that is also exciting and fulfilling.

Join us as we explore embracing steady, intentional love without craving external validation from excitement or drama. How can you prioritize peace and build healthy relationships when society often celebrates chaos? 🌟

Whether single or partnered, discover how to value stability over fleeting thrills and find fulfillment in genuine connection. ❤️

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We’re turning up the heat and diving deep into all things sex, desire, and creativity in the bedroom with Melanie Rose, the designer and host of Netflix’s How to Build a Sex Room. We’ll explore not just the physical side of sex but also how to build intimacy, enhance pleasure, and break away from the usual routines. With years of experience helping people unlock new dimensions of their sex lives through environment, design, and exploration, Melanie is all about making intimacy fun, accessible, and thrilling.

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We’re excited to sit with the dynamic couple Shelah Marie (@theshelahmarie) and Ace Hood (@acehood). We dive deep into their journey, exploring the 'unruly' philosophy, self-empowerment, the importance of men expressing their emotions, prioritizing mental health, and navigating blended families. Plus, Lauren and Cam finally address the #1 question they always get: "When are you going to have a baby?" This is a first-time look into their fertility story you don't want to miss!

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Welcome to The Love Seat! 🎉 In our very first episode, we’re sitting down with our fellow Love is Blind Season 1 alums, Amber and Matt Barnett. They’re spilling all the tea on their post-show journey: marriage highs, lows, and everything in between. You’ll also get an exclusive peek into where life has taken them since. Plus, there’s a BIG surprise at the end, so stay tuned!

New episodes drop every other week, packed with real talk, laughter, and heartfelt conversations. Make sure to hit subscribe so you don’t miss out on all the fun. Join us for the ride!

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Lauren and Cameron Hamilton, known for sharing their love story with millions on-screen, are excited to welcome you to The Love Seat. In this podcast, candid conversations about love, personal growth, and mental wellness take center stage. They’ll share stories from their journey and chat with expert guests and some of your favorite personalities. The Love Seat offers actionable advice, plenty of laughter, and heartfelt moments to help you thrive in your relationships, both with others and within yourself.

Whether you’re single, married, or somewhere in between, this podcast is your place for finding more clarity, connection, and joy in all areas of life. Tune in starting October 8th, with new episodes dropping every other week...plus a few surprises along the way!

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