Valid Love

Rebecca and Leah
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Valid Love

Discussions and interviews about all things love: Kink, Intimacy, and alternative relationships, including the relationship with yourself. 

  1. APR 14

    Freedom, Identity, Legacy: What Shapes Our Biggest Life Decision?

    The cultural war between parenthood and child-free living requires more nuance and understanding of both perspectives, their joys, and their challenges. • Different categories of people exist in this conversation: parents, child-free by choice, child-free not by choice, fence sitters, and even antinatalists • Chapel Roan's controversial comments about motherhood being "hell" sparked debate and defensiveness from parents • Motherhood can involve significant physical changes, identity sh...

    56 min

  2. APR 7

    Whack-a-Mole Mind: When OCD Invades Your Love Life

    Kaelin, a therapist specializing in OCD, explores relationship OCD and the destructive cycle of intrusive thoughts and compulsions that can hijack healthy relationships. • OCD operates through intrusive thoughts causing distress, followed by compulsions that temporarily relieve anxiety • Relationship OCD involves persistent doubts about one's relationship despite evidence of compatibility • Common intrusive thoughts include questioning attraction, compatibility, or whether there's someone be...

    1h 1m

  3. MAR 24

    Holy Filters, Batman! Your Instagram Crush Doesn't Actually Look Like That

    We discuss how media portrayals of sex create unrealistic expectations and impact our relationships, exploring everything from spontaneous versus responsive desire to the problems with hookup culture. • Media often depicts sex as spontaneous, pretty, and instantly orgasmic when reality is much messier • Casual sex is portrayed as the norm, which can be alienating for demisexual people who need emotional connection first • Lack of communication and consent in media leads to poor models for he...

    1h 10m

  4. MAR 17

    Stalker Vampires and Book Boyfriends: Our Toxic Media Obsessions

    In this episode we explore how media influences our perceptions of relationships and sexuality from childhood through adulthood, examining everything from Disney movies to influencer culture and book boyfriends. • Disney princess narratives set unrealistic gender-specific expectations about love and relationships from childhood • Social media and influencers present carefully curated relationship content that hides the real work behind healthy partnerships • Dating apps have created a superf...

    45 min

  5. MAR 10

    Relationship Abuse

    We are joined in this episode by Christina for a discussion on Relationship Abuse.

    1h 10m

  6. MAR 3

    Dating While Trans - An Interview With Alice

    In this episode we gain perspective on the personal, social, and relationship effects of being Transgender in a conversation between Rebecca, Leah, and Alice. Show Notes Coming Soon.

    59 min

  7. FEB 14

    We're Back!

    We’re Back! Returning from a three-year hiatus to unravel the complexities that have emerged in the ever-evolving landscape of relationships. We, Rebecca and Leah, are kicking off "Valid Love" with insightful reflections on our personal growth and professional strides. Get ready for an exploration of relationship dynamics and sexual diversity that doesn't shy away from the tough questions. Rebecca shares her passionate advocacy for social workers to be equipped with essential knowledge ...

    31 min

  8. 04/13/2022

    E-lationships, the relationships of the 21st century

    In this episode we discuss the topic of online relationships. They're kind of like PenPals but more reliable than the postal service. Our tidbits this week is all about phone sex, cyber sex, VR sex. whatever the kids are doing these days. https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2022/feb/13/how-online-dating-has-changed-the-way-we-fall-in-love https://pairedlife.com/dating/online-relationships https://www.insidehook.com/article/sex-and-dating/can-you-fall-in-love-with-someones-voice ht...

    1h 20m
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    Discussions and interviews about all things love: Kink, Intimacy, and alternative relationships, including the relationship with yourself. 

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    • Creator
      Rebecca and Leah
    • Years Active
      2022 - 2025
    • Episodes
      16
    • Rating
      Explicit
    • Copyright
      © 2025 Valid Love
    • Show Website
      Valid Love

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