Perhaps one of the most important attributes we can have as humans is empathy for our fellow beings. But empathy is often misunderstood and some have difficulty expressing it.  In this episode, Alvean and Doug talk about empathy through the lens of their personal experiences.  For a full transcript, click here: LL19-Empathy is a Lost Virtue

Empathy

We may wear many faces in life, and often they mask who we really are, because we are fearful, or have suffered a past hurt, or have simply learned to put on a brave front.  In this episode, Alvean and Doug reveal the power that comes with showing others that you are vulnerable, able to feel and empathize.  For a full transcript, click here; LL18-Vulnerability

The power of vulnerability

Most of us will ask at some point why we are here, what our purpose is, and what our lives are all about.  In this episode, Alvean and Doug ponder that question, what really matters.  You might be surprised at what they have to say.  For a full transcript, click here:LL17

What really matters?

In this episode, Alvean and Doug talk about the byproduct of painful experience; the wisdom that follows once we have processed the life lesson we are meant to learn.  Although we all wish to avoid pain--few are spared.  But there are ways to cope and to transform those emotions into something that will endure.  For mre, see the attached transcript: LL16

The wisdom found in pain

It is bad enough to lie to someone else, worse yet to lie to oneself.  Alvean and Doug talk about the ways in which we can deceive ourselves even though that may not be our intention, and how we can spot these tendencies if or when they emerge.  For a full transcript, click here: LL15.

Lies we tell ourselves

To love openly and honestly requires vulnerability creating the potential for heartbreak if a relationship founders.  In this episode, Alvean and Doug talk about the grieving process that occurs when a relationship ends and talk about the ways in which one can use the experience to learn and grow stronger.  For more and a complete transcript, click here:LL14

Getting Over Heartbreak

In this episode, Alvean and Doug follow last week's post 'Surviving Infidelity' with a discussion on the ways in which couples can work together to prevent cheating, and create a relationship based in trust and transparency. For a full transcript of the episode, click here:LL13

Can you prevent cheating?

It is one of the hardest trials to overcome, when someone with whom you are in relationship violates trust and cheats.  Can love survive this offense or is everything poisoned forever?  Alvean and Doug talk about the redemptive power of forgiveness and the steps one must take to find a way back to a loving, honest and abiding relationship. For a full transcript, click here: LL12

Surviving Infidelity

Alvean and Doug dish about the best advice they each have received over the years.  Some surprising counsel is on hand in this episode and complete transcript of which can be found here: LL11

Best Advice Ever

Whether it's a difference of race, religion, nationality or any other cultural divide, relationships can get more interesting and sometimes more complicated when the partners come from different backgrounds.  Alvean and Doug talk about the hurdles and the ways in which they can be surmounted in this episode.  For more and a full transcript, click here: LL10

Cross Cultural Relationships

Living your life and loving it: navigating healthy relationships to find and keep that special someone in your life

I have really enjoyed this podcast so much! Extremely insightful and balanced thoughts on all things love and life! There has been a take away for me from each podcast and now that I’m all caught up, I am repeating many of the past ones while I wait. Alvean and Doug are a great combo—please don’t stop doing this! Thank you!!

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Discovered it after listening to ‘another view.’ Great podcast with sage real-world advice! I also enjoy the Christian pov-even though you don’t have to be Christian to benefit from the show. Anyone could take these thoughtful discussions and apply them to real life and their actual relationships. And the shows are fairly short in comparison to other podcasts which is nice so I can listen to it on my morning commute. Thumbs up!

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