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Life, Love, Dogs, and World Peace with Maureen Scanlon

S4 E80 • Apr 3, 2024 • 57 mins

In this episode, Hersh chats with Maureen Scanlon, Master Life Coach and Practitioner and Award-winning Author. They explore Maureen's journey, the lessons learnt from dogs, and delve into the complex world of relationships. They discuss trust issues, the impact of unhealthy relationships, and strategies for reconnecting, including the date jar concept.

Key Points

We can learn to love ourselves unconditionally by observing the innate goodness and unconditional love that dogs exhibit, and applying those qualities to our own lives.
Building a fulfilling relationship requires identifying what we truly want in a partner, beyond superficial traits, and establishing non-negotiable standards for how we wish to be treated.
Effective communication in relationships involves actively listening, avoiding defensiveness, and expressing needs clearly, as well as understanding that not all problems require solutions, sometimes just a supportive presence is enough.

Speakers

Maureen Scanlon

Guest • 72%

Hersh Rephun

Host • 28%

Chapters

0:00	Introduction and Maureen Scanlon's personal journey
2:17	Start of conversation with Maureen Scanlon
4:02	Maureen shares her personal struggles and journey to self-love
10:08	Discussion on the innate goodness of dogs, their short lifespan, and their role as man's best friend
16:31	Maureen's writing process, relationship coaching, and dealing with the end of a relationship
23:12	Understanding the allure of chaos in relationships and identifying when a relationship is worth saving
31:14	Creating a 'date jar' for relationship fun and connection, and overcoming the 'newness' factor in relationships
35:15	Balancing different interests within a relationship and the importance of 'couch time' for couples
43:21	The importance of conflict resolution in relationships and the problem of defensiveness in couples
49:06	The therapeutic role of dogs in our lives and the difference between our relationships with pets and humans
57:02	Introduction to the concept of 'love comprehension' and closing remarks

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