Adam, Al, and Certified Relationship and Attachment Practitioner, Bev Mitelman (Founder of Securely Loved), break down some of their worst bad dating advice stories and discuss why unsolicited relationship input from your so-called “friends” says more about their dating lives that your own.

Subject: Dating, Relationships Topic of Discussion: What is good vs. bad dating advice? Who gives good advice and who doesn’t?

Quote: “Keep smiling, keep shining, knowing you can always count on me, for sure, that's what friends are for, For good times and bad times I'll be on your side forever more, that's what friends are for.” Dionne Warwick, That’s What Friend’s Are For, 1985

Disclaimer: This podcast is for basic research purposes and entertainment only. We are NOT experts and these are merely our opinions, thoughts, and musings based on the topic of discussion.

Al and Adam explore the concept of unconditional love and if it truly exists in romantic relationships or if it’s just a myth we are fed by the media, and our parents.

Subject: Love, Relationships Topic of Discussion: Is it possible to love someone unconditionally? If so what does that entail?

Quote: “And when it comes to all-night living, I know what I'm giving, I've got it all down to a tee, and it's free.” The Who, You Better You Bet, 1981

Disclaimer: This podcast is for basic research purposes and entertainment only. We are NOT experts and these are merely our opinions, thoughts, and musings based on the topic of discussion.

References: Psyche Central: What Is Unconditional Love and Is It Always a Good Thing? ~ Janelle Cox: October 2022 (based on contect from David Tzall - psychologist Healthline: What’s (Unconditional) Love Got to Do with It? ~ Crystal Raypole on September 15, 2020 Psychology Today: Is Unconditional Love Really Possible? ~ John Amodeo PhD, January 2018 Unconditional Love, Conditional vs. Unconditional Love, How to Show Unconditional Love, What Does Unconditional Love Mean, Relationship Goals, Relationship Advice, Toxic Relationship, Relationship Podcast, Self Love, What is Love? What Does Love Mean?

Adam, Al, and special guest, Marie-Judith (MJ) Jean-Louis, explore the unsettling journey of sitting in your loneliness during your darkest hours when no one really stops to explain it to you.

Topic: Self Love, Growth, Change, Strength in Solitude

Quote: “Everybody needs a place to rest, everybody wants to have a home, don’t make no difference what nobody says, ain’t nobody likes to be alone” Hungry Heart, Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band, 1980

Disclaimer: This podcast is for basic research purposes and entertainment only. We are NOT experts and these are merely our opinions, thoughts, and musings based on the topic of discussion.

References: How to Soothe Loneliness Using Solitude: theshine.app.com/Howtosoothelonelinessusingsolitude - Kris Gage, Nov. 2017

What Does it Mean to Sit with Your Feelings? https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/unpacking-anxiety/202402/what-does-it-mean-to-sit-with-your-feelings - Jessica Schrader, Feb. 2024

Sit With Your Loneliness https://dallashartwig.com/sit-with-your-loneliness/ (coined the term)

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