Love, Laughs, and Lessons

Dec 05 2024 42 ep. 47 mins 1
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Dive deep into the heart of human connections with the Love, Laughs, and Lessons Podcast. Dr. Frankie and Denise Rai lead an extraordinary journey, unraveling the mysteries of intimacy, relationships, and self-discovery. With empathy, humor, and vulnerability, this podcast explores the joys, challenges, and the 'vanilla' moments in romantic relationships, family bonds, friendships, and our vital relationship with ourselves.

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Claiming Pleasure, Claiming Power: Jen Wodke on Transformative Intimacy

Dec 05 2024 54 mins  
Description: Explore a world where pleasure meets empowerment in this insightful episode of "Love, Laughs, and Lessons." Our special guest, Jenn Wodtke, an orgasm and pleasure coach, shares her pioneering Touchless Orgasm Method, a transformative approach that empowers women to access limitless pleasure independently. Jen delves into how this method not only enhances intimacy but a

Soulmates, Synchronicities, and Self-Love with Judith Costa

Nov 14 2024 50 mins  
Description: In this episode of Love, Laughs, and Lessons, co-hosts Dr. Frankie Bashan and Denise Rai sit down with Judith Costa, an esteemed coach in self-love and spirituality, for an eye-opening discussion on love’s deeper dimensions. From overcoming self-doubt to embracing self-acceptance, Judith shares transformative insights that touch on the universal longing for connectio

Mirror, Mirror: Self-Reflections on Love and Alignment

Nov 07 2024 54 mins  
Description: Join Dr. Frankie and Denise Rai in this insightful episode of "Love, Laughs, and Lessons" as they delve into the transformative concepts of self-alignment and personal empowerment with guest Jamie Lerner, co-author of "The Ever-Loving Essence of You." Explore the profound connection between self-knowledge and intimacy, and learn how personal alignment can reshape our e

Think You Understand Attachment Styles? Think Again! Part 2

Oct 31 2024 55 mins  
After an amazing first episode, Bev Mitelman returns to Love, Laughs, and Lessons to continue our exploration of emotional connections and attachment styles. Join Dr. Frankie and Denise Rai as they dive deeper with Bev, a certified attachment theory practitioner, discussing the transformative power of self-awareness in relationships. This episode unpacks the complexities of modern

Think You Understand Attachment Styles? Think Again!

Oct 25 2024 61 mins  
Description: Join Dr. Frankie and Denise Rai for an enlightening episode of Love, Laughs & Lessons, featuring Bev Mitelman, founder of Securely Loved. Dive into the complexities of attachment styles and discover how early life interactions can influence our capacity for love and connection throughout adulthood. Bev shares both personal experiences and professional insights, hig

From Trauma to Trust: Navigating Toward Deeper Intimacy

Oct 17 2024 47 mins  
Episode Description:Dr. Frankie and Denise Rai delve into the profound intersection of sex and trauma. They're joined by Dr. Michelle Maidenberg, who shares her extensive experience and insights on handling emotional trauma and its impact on our sex lives. Dr. Maidenberg, a therapist and author, discusses how our past traumas, whether minor or significant, shape our intimate relati

Relearning Love with Eri Kardos: A New Model for Relationships

Oct 11 2024 48 mins  
Join us on Love, Laughs, and Lessons for an inspiring episode with Eri Kardos, whose transformative journey in love and relationships is featured in Chicken Soup for the Soul. As she prepares to take the TEDx stage in 2025, Eri shares the captivating story of building a life and love filled with passion alongside her husband. Founding Relearn Love, LLC, Eri draws on a unique blend

Desire to Bravery: April Hirschman on Transforming Sex, Self, and Relationships

Oct 04 2024 49 mins  
Welcome to another engaging episode of "Love, Laughs, and Lessons," where we delve into the complexities of relationships and the self, fostering a space for honest dialogue and personal growth. In this episode, hosts Dr. Frankie Bashan and Denise Rai invite April Hirschman, a multifaceted sex and relationship coach, to explore the nuances of sexual communication within relationshi

Seasoned Hearts, Fiery Starts: Finding Love After 50

Sep 26 2024 49 mins  
Description: In this episode of "Love, Laughs, and Lessons," Dr. Frankie and Denise Rai delve into the emotional landscape of dating after significant life changes like losing a spouse or enduring a difficult divorce. Join us as we explore the heart of resilience and rejuvenation in love with our guest, Deb Dutcher, a Boomer dating coach and best-selling author. Deb shar

Is Pleasure the Measure? Let's Talk About Sex

Sep 20 2024 47 mins  
Description: In this engaging episode of Love, Laughs, and Lessons, Dr. Frankie and Denise welcome licensed clinical social worker and certified sex therapist, Julia Simone Fogelson, to unpack the complexities of desire in relationships. They explore the differences between spontaneous and responsive desire, highlighting how each influences intimacy and connection. The discussion