Breaking Every Dating Rule That Actually Works
Expert Advice On Intimacy, Sex & Relationships. We discuss everything from dating, to love bombing vs limerence to conscious uncoupling. You may like 'Do Happy People Cheat?': https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gh-qO5lQg5U
A conversation with sex and intimacy specialist Lottie Passell-Syms, hosted by mental health podcast creators James Penny and Sam Bell:
We are the relationship podcast...
Sam and James our the brains behind "Flex Your Feelings" and this episode reveals hidden truths about modern dating advice and relationship healing in 2025.
This therapist and coach workshop-style conversation combines professional insights with playful, actionable wisdom for relationship maintenance.
Flex Your Feelings
A mental health and wellness podcast hosted by James Penny, an 'almost sane' therapist specialising in child mental health, and Sam Bell, a 'former, all-round insecure idiot' on his own entrepreneurial journey. We take deep dives into important subjects while staying irreverently surface level, ensuring to connect with your inner child along the way. Our show embraces acceptance of others regardless of sexual orientation, focusing on seeking support and personal transformation.
In this episode, we welcome intimacy and relationship specialist Lottie Passell-Syms. We discuss the importance of communication in relationships, the changing landscape of dating, and the need for empathy and connection. Lottie shares insights from her twenty years of experience in the field, emphasising the significance of understanding each other's needs and expectations. This episode provides valuable insights into fostering healthier relationships and understanding individual needs.Chapters
Pull up a chair, settle in, and 'flex your feelings'.
https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/flex-your-feelings/id1738814183
CHAPTERS:
00:00 Introduction
00:53 Understanding Intimacy
03:09 Modern Dating Landscape
05:58 Communication Essentials
11:49 Expectations & Needs
18:11 Empathy & Connection
24:01 Power Dynamics
35:22 Generational Perspectives
43:33 Childhood Scripts
49:11 Sexual Communication
55:12 Anticipation & Play
1:01:32 Breaking Taboos
1:05:53 Limerence vs Love
1:17:20 Conscious Uncoupling
1:23:22 Relationship Maintenance
1:29:00 Healing After Breakups
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🔍 KEY INSIGHTS:
- Why modern relationships need more than just attraction
- How to maintain intimacy in long-term partnerships
- Breaking free from childhood relationship patterns
- The truth about love bombing vs. limerence
- Practical tools for better communication
🎯 CONNECT WITH US:
Website: https://theparadoxofchange.buzzsprout.com
Instagram: @theparadoxofchange
Twitter: @ParadoxofChange
📧 WORK WITH LOTTIE:
Website: lottie4salesims.com
Location: Otterbourne, Hampshire
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