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Tough Love

Welcome to Tough Love, the relationship podcast with Stephanie Regan, clinical psychotherapist and relationship expert and Mairead Loughman, Matchmaker and founder of Love HQ. This podcast is the result of many conversations between us about dating and love where we found that we were both noticing the suffering, loneliness and powerlessness that can lie beneath the search for love. Although we arrive to the subject from two very different places we saw that some truths and difficulties simply never get aired and that there could be a real benefit in opening a bigger and more frank conversation on these and the realities of dating and building relationships in today's world. Our focus is to say what needs saying, hence the title ,'Tough Love', but with the purpose of empowering the listener,by hearing common sense and new perspectives. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. S3 E4 - Pressures at Christmas Single or in Relationships

    12/10/2024

    S3 E4 - Pressures at Christmas Single or in Relationships

    This week Stephanie and Mairead are leaning into Xmas, discussing , what it’s really like to be Single at Christmas and how to navigate that. Mairead opens up about her own experience of being single at Christmas.  Also  Understanding the highs and lows of the past and how they shape xmas for usHow we unconsciously try to rewrite the wrongs of xmas past.Understanding the joy and disappointment of gift giving.If your relationship is in trouble how to cope. Working toward harmony not perfection. If you would like to book a session with Stephanie or Mairead see www.toughlove.ie Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    37 min
  2. S3 E3 - How to be confident

    11/27/2024

    S3 E3 - How to be confident

    This week on Tough Love podcast, Stephanie and Mairead are speaking about confidence, how to be more confident and simple yet powerful tips to help you increase your confidence. If you would like to book a private session with Mairead and Stephanie visit www.toughlove.ie  Thank you and we hope you enjoy this episode.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    39 min
  3. S3 E2 - Dating later in life and second big loves

    11/08/2024

    S3 E2 - Dating later in life and second big loves

    In this weeks episode of Tough Love, Stephanie and Mairead discuss dating later in life and how relationships are different when they are your second or third big love. How seeking someone to be a potential father or mother of your children is very different later in life when seeking love just for yourself. We discuss the benefits and challenges of dating later in life. How the best relationships are built on friendships. If you would like to book a private consultation with Stepahnie and Mairead visit www.lovehq.ie Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    33 min
  4. S3 E1 - Is people pleasing ruining your love life?

    11/05/2024

    S3 E1 - Is people pleasing ruining your love life?

    In this episode of Tough Love, Stephanie and Mairead talk about how people pleasing might be ruining your relationship. What does people pleasing look like like from a psychological perspective? How martyrdom is a first cousin of people pleasing. What to do if you feel that you are a people pleaser. Stephanie's 5 step guide to gaining back your power from being a people pleaser. If you would like to book a private session with Stephanie and Mairead to discuss your dating, life or relationship issues visit www.toughlove.ie Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    42 min

  5. 05/23/2024

    How stress and life noise impacts our dating and relationships

    How to manage your stress What is stress?  What does stress feel like? When stress happens? How stress and noise holds you back from finding love. How to support your partner through stress. Why we need to mind our energy and how to identify "drains and radiators". If you would like to book a private session with Stephanie and Mairead on Zoom or if you would like us to help you with your dilemmas, please get in touch www.toughlove.ie Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    55 min

  6. 04/03/2024

    Ask Stephanie and Mairead - Listeners Questions and topics in the media.

    This week on Tough Love podcast, Stephanie and Mairead discuss - The media coverage about Kate Midldleton, her cancer diagnosis, your right to privacy and boundaries, external pressures to share and toxicity in our relationships. -Why are people in Ireland some of the oldest in Ireland becoming first time parents? How do societal issues impact our relationships? -Why is it said that men should not move into a woman's home? -Conversations you should have before moving in together. -When is the right time to break up with someone? -The impact that separation and divorce has on men? -Should you stay friends with an ex? If you would like to book a private session with Stephanie and Mairead visit www.toughlove.ie Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1 hr

  7. 03/07/2024

    International Women's Day 08th March 2024 - How do women support women?

    Mairead and Stephanie discuss: What does International Women's Day mean to us? Mairead and Stephanie share their own personal and workplace experiences with women - positive and negative. How can women work against women and be an obstacle to each other? What kind of woman are you for other women - how do they feel in your company and when they leave your company?How do women support each other!Are there times that we expect too much of each other or too little?The toxicity of gossip and how to disengage from it.The part women play in holding women back. How women compete with each other, in obvious and subtle ways!When does normal healthy competition become toxic?A day to consider reflecting on the kind of woman, friend you are for other women!The special times women need women- as a young mother, after a breakup, grief times, after divorce, unemployed for a long time, after illness, seeking a partner for a long time.Role models and why they matter.How you can supplement the gaps in the early role models of your life.  The role of fathers and men as supporters of daughters, wives, women and colleagues. The gift of our young generation of men who are unbiased to women Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    48 min

  8. 02/12/2024

    Valentine's Day, is it a commercial holiday or a celebration of love?

    This week on the Tough Love podcast, we discuss Valentine's Day, giving and receiving gifts and the common problems that Valentine's Day can highlight in your relationship. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    29 min
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About

Welcome to Tough Love, the relationship podcast with Stephanie Regan, clinical psychotherapist and relationship expert and Mairead Loughman, Matchmaker and founder of Love HQ. This podcast is the result of many conversations between us about dating and love where we found that we were both noticing the suffering, loneliness and powerlessness that can lie beneath the search for love. Although we arrive to the subject from two very different places we saw that some truths and difficulties simply never get aired and that there could be a real benefit in opening a bigger and more frank conversation on these and the realities of dating and building relationships in today's world. Our focus is to say what needs saying, hence the title ,'Tough Love', but with the purpose of empowering the listener,by hearing common sense and new perspectives. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  • Creator
    Collaborative Studios
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2024
  • Episodes
    39
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Shane Dempsey
  • Show Website
    Tough Love

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