Episodes

  • How Men and Women Differ

    How Men and Women Differ
    Dec 20 2025

    A lot of books have been written on this subject but many deal only with superficial themes. Alvean and Doug go deeper to help listeners understand some of the fundamental truths about how different genders process thoughts and emotions, and how that knowledge can help listeners avoid the usual misunderstandings that can accompany relationships. For more and a full transcript, click here: LL30-How Men and Women Differ
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    15 mins
  • Why Couples Quarrel

    Why Couples Quarrel
    Dec 13 2025
    In this episode, Alvean and Doug take on a familiar subject--why otherwise loving couples quarrel. The issues are relatively common, arising from differences over money, divisions of labor, intimacy, and in some cases parenting. They offer some practical suggestions about how to mediate such differences and resolve the underlying factors that lead to dis harmony in relationships. For a full transcript, click here: LL29-Why Do Couples Quarrel?
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    15 mins
  • Can love heal?

    Can love heal?
    Dec 6 2025
    It is said that time heals all wounds but is that true or is it love? In this episode, Alvean and Doug talk about the healing properties of loving and being loved. For a complete transcript, click here: LL28-Can Love Heal?
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    15 mins
  • Can you love two people…..at the same time

    Can you love two people…..at the same time
    Nov 29 2025
    Torn between two lovers--its the popular song that this episode reflects. Is it possible to be in love, honest and true love with two different people at the same time? You don't have to wait for the big reveal, the answer is no, but you'll want to listen to Alvean and Doug to find out why. Fot a full transcript, click here:LL27-Can you love two people equally?
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    13 mins
  • It’s all about me

    It’s all about me
    Nov 22 2025
    Surely you have met someone like this--a person who believes they are the center of the universe and nothing you or anyone else says or does can dissuade them of this opinion. Well fasten your seatbelts--Alvean and Doug discuss the best way to address those who behave this way and how best to protect yourself from their outsized egos. For more and a complete transcript, click here:LL26-It is all about me
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    13 mins
  • Savoring Loneliness

    Savoring Loneliness
    Nov 15 2025
    Loneliness seems epidemic these days--certainly among younger generations. In this episode, Alvean and Doug talk about some positive aspects of being alone, and how one can use that time to renew self love and affirm one's feelings about others. For a full transcript, click here: LL25-Savoring Loneliness
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    16 mins
  • You ‘re not the boss of me

    You ‘re not the boss of me
    Nov 8 2025
    Have you ever heard this expression--possibly from kids but sometimes said in another way it is the sentiment behind adult push back. In this episode, Alvean and Doug dissect the meaning behind that expression and why it is an important indicator of control issues that may be working behind the scenes. For a full transcript, click here: LL24-You're not the Boss of Me
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    11 mins
  • Do Opposites Attract

    Do Opposites Attract
    Nov 1 2025
    Conventional wisdom suggests the answer is yes, but is that really true. In this episode Alvean and Doug take on the question with some surprising insights int what makes for a lively and rich relationship. For a full transcript, click here: LL23-Do Opposites Attract
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    15 mins