Love Stories

Charlene Byars
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Love Stories highlights the relationship journeys of successful, modern-day women and the trials they’ve overcome in pursuit of finding their aligned partner. Through actionable tips, constructive advice and my deeply passionate pep talks, you will leave feeling confident and empowered to choose the right man, communicate intimately, and connect to your full feminine power. It’s time to release your old patterns and embrace a new shift into Chapter One of your love story. Hosted by Charlene Byars, a certified empowerment coach and relationship expert. Follow Charlene @mscharlenebyars.

  1. 6h ago

    What Women Accept as Normal That Isn’t: Pelvic Floor Health | FT: Dr. Sara Reardon

    What Women Accept as Normal That Isn’t: Pelvic Floor Health | FT: Dr. Sara Reardon CONNECT WITH CHARLENE: On Instagram @mscharlenebyars: https://www.instagram.com/mscharlenebyars On YouTube @chosentraining: https://www.youtube.com/@lovestorieswithcharlenebyars Work with me HERE: https://charlenebyars.com/ CONNECT WITH DR. SARA: On Instagram: @the.vagina.whispererhttps:// www.instagram.com/the.vagina.whisperer/ Book Your Slot for Consultation: https://bit.ly/3UtgKVJ Dr. Sarah Reardon explains pelvic floor health, painful sex, perimenopause changes, and bladder habits every woman should know, in plain language. Timestamps: 00:00 — Intro: What Women Accept as Normal That Shouldn’t Be 01:22 — Meet Dr. Sarah Reardon, The Vagina Whisperer 03:25 — Pain, Tolerated Sex, and Orgasm Changes as Warning Signs 04:39 — What Is the Pelvic Floor? 05:56 — Why Tight Muscles (Not Just Weak Ones) Cause Pain 07:37 — Pelvic Floor Muscles and Orgasm 10:13 — How to Release Pelvic Floor Tension 12:08 — How the Pelvic Floor Changes: Pregnancy, Birth, Menopause 13:09 — Perimenopause vs. Menopause Explained 14:36 — Estrogen, Collagen, and Muscle Loss 17:04 — Vaginal Estrogen and Strengthening in Perimenopause 21:16 — How Dr. Reardon Found Pelvic Floor Therapy 23:53 — Bladder Basics: Every 2 to 4 Hours 25:57 — Don’t Pee “Just in Case,” Don’t Hover, Don’t Push 28:04 — What More Women Should Know About Their Bodies 29:21 — How Stress Tightens the Pelvic Floor 31:01 — Who to See: Doctors vs. Pelvic Floor Therapists 33:47 — The Pelvic Floor App and Why Kegels Aren’t Enough 37:11 — Patient Story: The Nurse and the C-Section Scars 39:30 — Patient Story: Painful Intercourse and Vaginal Dilators 43:04 — Why Women Feel Broken (But Aren’t) 44:15 — Talking to Your Partner About It 46:36 — Shame, Anatomical Names, and Normalizing Periods 49:40 — Dr. Reardon’s Own Story: Leaking During Tennis 51:20 — Where to Find the Book, App, and Virtual Care 57:55 — Closing: You Deserve to Feel Good in Your Body Beyond that, she discusses how stress tightens the pelvic floor, why you can see a pelvic floor therapist without a referral, patient stories (including a labor and delivery nurse helped by scar massage and a newlywed who overcame painful intercourse), involving your partner, and breaking the shame that keeps women silent.

  2. Oct 21

    Why Women Disconnect From Desire (And How to Reclaim It) | FT: Annette Benedetti

    Why Women Disconnect From Desire (And How to Reclaim It) | FT: Annette Benedetti CONNECT WITH CHARLENE On Instagram @mscharlenebyars: https://www.instagram.com/mscharlenebyars On YouTube @chosentraining: https://www.youtube.com/@lovestorieswithcharlenebyars Work with me HERE: https://charlenebyars.com/ CONNECT WITH ANNETTE Website: https://talksexwithannette.com/ On Instagram @annettebenedetti: https://www.instagram.com/annettebenedetti/ On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Talksexwithannette On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@talksexwithannette Relationship and intimacy coach Annette Benedetti, host of the Talk Sex with Annette podcast, opens up about surviving sexual trauma at 13, why so many women feel numb or disconnected in the bedroom, and how she rebuilt trust with her own body to reclaim pleasure in her 40s. Timestamps: 00:00 — Intro: Meet Annette Benedetti, Host of Talk Sex with Annette 01:58 — Her Story: How Her Journey Into Intimacy Work Began 03:31 — How Common Sexual Assault Really Is 06:56 — Why Your Body Doesn't Know the Difference Between Traumas 08:59 — The Myths About Sex and Intimacy After Assault 11:10 — What We Were Never Taught About Pleasure 12:33 — Growing Up With Shame and Fear Around Sex 16:05 — The Hidden Layers of Trauma Most Women Carry 18:13 — Why So Many Men Are Showing Up for Their Partners 19:58 — Sexual Energy as the Engine of Your Whole Life 20:29 — Uncomfortable Sex and Vaginal Armoring 22:40 — How Childbirth Adds Another Layer 23:36 — Feeling Estranged From Her Body in Her 40s 25:01 — The Full Clitoris: Anatomy We're Only Now Learning 26:43 — Why Many Women Don't Want Sex: The Work vs. the Payoff 29:16 — The 365 Orgasms in a Year Challenge 32:01 — Finding Pleasure Outside the Bedroom 33:02 — Teaching Your Body to Trust You Again 34:00 — Self-Betrayal in Relationships and the Bedroom 38:16 — Why You Have to Be Your Own Best Lover 41:41 — What Happens to Desire When a Woman Disconnects 43:05 — Performative Sex vs. Real Pleasure 45:53 — Safety: The Foundation of Everything 48:39 — Talking About Fantasies Without Shame 51:18 — What Women Are Afraid to Ask For in Intimacy 53:43 — "Sexy Is an Inside Job": Owning Your Pleasure 55:23 — Where to Begin If You Feel Disconnected 58:33 — Why Romantic Relationships Need Microscopic Honesty 1:04:24 — Turning Pain Into Purpose 1:05:01 — Where to Find Annette: Talk Sex with Annette 1:05:53 — Final Advice: Reclaim Pleasure for Yourself A nnette also breaks down why feeling safe — physically, emotionally, mentally, and spiritually — underlies everything else, closing with a reminder that reconnecting with pleasure is something every woman deserves for herself first, whether or not she's partnered.

  3. Oct 14

    How to Stop Reacting in Relationships | FT: Sabrina Zohar

    How to Stop Reacting in Relationships | FT: Sabrina Zohar CONNECT WITH CHARLENE On Instagram @mscharlenebyars ([https://www.instagram.com/mscharlenebyars] On YouTube @chosentraining (https://www.youtube.com/@lovestorieswithcharlenebyars)) Work with me HERE ([https://charlenebyars.com/](https://charlenebyars.com/)) CONNECT WITH SABRINA INSTAGRAM:- https://www.instagram.com/sabrina.zohar/ Why Am I Like This? is available for pre-order now:- https://sabrinazohar.com/book RELEASE DATE: October 13TH, 2026 LINK TO PDF BOOK:- https://sabrinazohar.com/book Sabrina Zohar is a dynamic entrepreneur and dating coach renowned for her transformative podcast, The Sabrina Zohar Show. With a clear, no-nonsense approach to relationship advice, Sabrina's podcast has resonated globally, ranking in the top 0.05% of all podcasts. Each episode features practical tips backed by board-certified and licensed psychologists, aimed at helping listeners improve their dating lives by fostering self-worth and personal growth Timestamps: 00:00 — Intro: Meet Sabrina Zohar 03:00 — Why Her Work Is About Patterns, Not Just Dating 05:00 — Her Hot Mess Era: Moving to New York and Self-Abandonment 08:00 — The Relationship That Hit Rock Bottom 11:00 — Why She Said “He’s the One” Before Really Knowing Him 14:00 — Intermittent Reinforcement and Repeating Childhood Dynamics 17:00 — Taking Radical Accountability Without Blaming Herself 19:00 — The Turning Point: Starting Therapy and Tapping 22:00 — Healing Isn’t Linear: Dating Differently Over Time 26:00 — You Always Have a Choice 29:00 — Where Patterns Come From: Caregivers and Early Attunement 32:00 — You Don’t Need “Big T” Trauma for Patterns to Matter 35:00 — The Story Behind the Book Title 38:00 — Self-Compassion as a Dopamine Hack 41:00 — Starting Small: Teaching Your Nervous System Safety 43:00 — Are You Asking “Is This the Right Person?” or “Am I Creating the Right Relationship?” 46:00 — Attachment Styles: Explanation vs. Excuse 48:00 — Sparks Don’t Mean Compatible 50:00 — Burn the Checklist: High Standards as Avoidance 52:00 — What Is Discernment? Running Toward vs. Away 54:00 — Her Favorite First-Date Questions 56:00 — The Conventionally Handsome Guy Story 58:00 — How She Met Her Partner 1:00:00 — Showing Up Differently: The Power of the Pause 1:01:00 — First Step to Healthier Relationships: Understand Your Patterns 1:02:00 — Where to Find Sabrina and Her Book

  4. Oct 7

    Should You Get Your Ex Back? A Breakup Coach Explains | FT: Coach Adrian

    Should You Get Your Ex Back? A Breakup Coach Explains | FT: Coach Adrian CONNECT WITH CHARLENE On Instagram @mscharlenebyars ([https://www.instagram.com/mscharlenebyars] On YouTube @chosentraining (https://www.youtube.com/@lovestorieswithcharlenebyars)) Work with me HERE ([https://charlenebyars.com/](https://charlenebyars.com/)) CONNECT WITH ADRIAN On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lovecoachadrian Coach Adrian explains why breakups feel like addiction withdrawal, how to know if you should pursue your ex, and why contempt kills relationships. Timestamps: 00:00 — Intro: Meet Coach Adrian, Co-Founder of Love Advice TV 02:30 — His Personal Story: Breaking Up With His Future Wife in College 06:00 — Fear of Commitment and Emotional Immaturity in His 20s 09:00 — Reconnecting Years Later and Building a Family 12:00 — Why Breakup Pain Feels Like Addiction Withdrawal 15:00 — How to Know If You Should Pursue Getting Back Together 18:00 — Relationships as "Who Are We Becoming Together" 21:00 — The Spiritual Law of Crisis and Victory 24:00 — Charlene's Story: 23 Years of Marriage and What She Learned 28:00 — Why Getting Back Together Means Building Something New 31:00 — Being Kind to Your Past Self During the Healing Process 34:00 — The Danger of Desperation and Begging After a Breakup 37:00 — Contempt: The Number One Killer of Relationships 41:00 — How to Recognize Patterns in Yourself and Your Relationship 44:00 — Charlene's Second Marriage: How Faith Changed Her Husband 48:00 — Success Stories: Couples Reuniting After Years Apart 52:00 — Even High School Sweethearts Reunite Decades Later 54:00 — Rebuilding Trust After Infidelity: A Nuanced Approach 58:00 — Why Authentic Apologies Require Consistency Over Time 1:02:00 — Addressing the Betrayed Partner Who Can't See Their Own Part 1:06:00 — Breaking the Blame Cycle: Listening to Feelings, Not Just Words 1:10:00 — Final Advice: You're Never Powerless in Love 1:13:00 — Where to Find Coach Adrian: Happily Committed & Love Advice TV Coach Adrian also shares real client stories, including couples reuniting after 4.5 years apart and even decades-long separations, closing with practical advice for breaking the blame cycle: pausing to genuinely listen to what a partner is feeling, not just what they're arguing about on the surface.

  5. Sep 30

    Why Men Lie to Look Good (And Women Lie to Protect) | FT: Brian Reevs

    Why Men Lie to Look Good (And Women Lie to Protect) | FT: Brian Reevs CONNECT WITH CHARLENE On Instagram @mscharlenebyars ([https://www.instagram.com/mscharlenebyars] On YouTube @chosentraining (https://www.youtube.com/@lovestorieswithcharlenebyars)) Work with me HERE([https://charlenebyars.com/](https://charlenebyars.com/)) CONNECT WITH BRIAN On Instagram: Relationship coach Brian Reeves explains why men change only when they risk losing their partner, and the real work behind lasting love. Timestamps: 00:00 — Intro: Meet Brian Reeves, Former Air Force Captain & Relationship Coach 03:02 — Married to Therapist Sylvia Kugazian: 11 Years Together 06:59 — Why It Took Seven Years to "Get Good" at Being With Each Other 08:00 — The Men's Retreat Story: Seeing Brian Struggle Was the Turning Point 11:00 — Why Men and Women Lie for Different Reasons 16:05 — Embracing Messiness Without Excusing Impact 18:28 — The Defensive Trap: "You Shouldn't Feel That Way" 23:37 — What Brian Had to Confront Before Real Intimacy Was Possible 27:00 — The Two Core Male Wounds: "I'm a Screwup" and "You Don't See My Heart" 30:46 — Terry Real's Concept: Disconnection as the Original Wound 32:39 — Brian's Military Background and Early Relational Disasters 36:00 — Why Women's Anger at Men Is Necessary for Change 38:43 — The Boundary That Actually Changes a Man 43:40 — Charlene's Story: Making a Stand, Not a Threat 49:03 — What Emotional Maturity Actually Looks Like 52:00 — Why Emotions Travel in Pairs (Joy and Grief, Anger and Enthusiasm) 54:30 — How Suppressing "Unwanted" Emotions Backfires Into Addiction 56:00 — Safety Differences: Why Women Experience Fear Differently 58:45 — Advice for Someone Stuck in an Unhealthy Pattern 1:00:00 — The Predictor of Relationship Success: Willingness to Lean In 1:03:00 — What to Do If Your Partner Won't Get Support 1:04:00 — Where to Find Brian Reeves + His Elevate Coaching Program 1:05:00 — Closing Thoughts: Doing the Work Creates the Gap The conversation closes with encouragement for anyone doing this work solo: growth creates a gap your partner will eventually have to choose to close, or not.

  6. Sep 23

    What Coaching 5,000 Men Taught Apollonia Ponti About Love | FT: Apollonia Ponti

    What Coaching 5,000 Men Taught Apollonia Ponti About Love | FT: Apollonia Ponti CONNECT WITH CHARLENE On Instagram @mscharlenebyars ([https://www.instagram.com/mscharlenebyars] On YouTube @chosentraining (https://www.youtube.com/@lovestorieswithcharlenebyars)) Work with me HERE([https://charlenebyars.com/](https://charlenebyars.com/) CONNECT WITH Apollonia On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blackmarriagemovement/ On YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/c/ApolloniaPonti Work with Me Here: https://apolloniaponti.com/private-coaching/ Apollonia Ponti, who's coached 5,000+ men, breaks down male psychology, the criticism-withdrawal cycle, and advice for high-achieving women. Timestamps: 00:00 — Intro: Bridging the Gap Between Men and Women 01:00 — Meet Apollonia Ponti: Coach to Over 5,000 Men 03:02 — From Corporate Banking to Full-Time Coaching 06:59 — Healing From an Abusive Father Without Hating Men 08:00 — Cultural Upbringing and Why Women Build Walls 16:05 — The Truth: Most Men Are Good 18:28 — What Women Miss About Men's Core Desires 23:37 — The Fixing Trap: Why Men Try to Solve, Not Just Listen 27:00 — Including Men in Decisions to Build Respect 30:46 — The Criticism-Withdrawal Cycle Explained 32:39 — Conflict Resolution Without Ego 36:00 — What Emotional Safety Means for Men 38:43 — High-Achieving Women and Financial Dynamics 43:40 — Can You Have Career Success AND Extraordinary Love? 49:03 — Replacing Criticism With Clear, Direct Requests 55:30 — Why Pacing Intimacy Filters Real Intentions 58:00 — Self-Reflection Exercise: Breaking Toxic Patterns 1:01:45 — Closing Advice and Apollonia's Couples Coaching 1:03:11 — Key Quote: "Protect the Connection, Not the Argument" Apollonia closes with practical tools: replacing silent hints and criticism with clear direct requests, the value of pacing physical intimacy to filter genuine intentions, and a self-reflection exercise for identifying and breaking toxic relationship patterns.

  7. Sep 16

    Why Slowing Down Feels So Scary for Women | FT: Emily Bradbury

    Why Slowing Down Feels So Scary for Women | FT: Emily Bradbury CONNECT WITH CHARLENE On Instagram @mscharlenebyars ([https://www.instagram.com/mscharlenebyars] On YouTube@chosentraining (https://www.youtube.com/@lovestorieswithcharlenebyars)) Work with me HERE ([https://charlenebyars.com/](https://charlenebyars.com/)) CONNECT WITH Emily On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emily.bradbury.coaching/?hl=enEmily Bradbury explains good girl conditioning, why receiving feels scary, and how to rewire anxious attachment without becoming distant. Timestamps: 00:00 — Intro: Meet Emily Bradbury, Relationship & Empowerment Coach 02:30 — Growing Up in Alabama: The Southern Belle Overachiever 05:00 — The Relationship That Mirrored Her Deepest Wounds 08:00 — "Good Girl Conditioning" Explained 11:00 — How the Nervous System Wires Beliefs About Love 14:00 — Why Safe, Devoted Men Didn't Feel Attractive 17:00 — Retraining Your Body to Recognize Safe Masculine Presence 20:00 — Why Women Do So Much (And Why Stopping Is Terrifying) 24:00 — Safety as the Feminine's Core Need 27:00 — "Doing Less, Being More" — The Feminine Journey 30:00 — Your Worth vs. Your Output: A Critical Distinction 33:00 — How to Tell If Your Giving Comes From Anxious Attachment 36:00 — The Higher Self Question: How Would a Loved Woman Respond? 39:00 — The Honest Truth About Learning to Receive (The Panic Attack Story) 41:00 — The Middle Stage: Over-Correcting Into Passivity 43:00 — The Queen vs. Damsel Mindset Shift 45:00 — Going Through a Breakup From a Secure Place 47:00 — Why Women Process Through Talking (And Men Through Caving) 49:00 — Moving Your Body to Release Grief and Trauma 51:00 — What She's Really Protecting: The "Too Much" Wound 54:00 — Communicating From Feeling Instead of Logic 56:00 — Where to Start If This Resonates With You 1:00:00 — Nervous System Titration: Small Steps, Not Overnight Change 1:02:00 — What Becomes Possible When You Finally Receive 1:03:00 — This Work Has No Age Limit 1:04:00 — Where to Find Emily Bradbury 1:05:00 — Closing: Your Breakthrough Is on the Other Side of the Breakdown The episode closes with advice on processing breakups through the feminine nervous system (talking, moving, releasing rather than suppressing) and a reminder that this work has no age limit.

  8. Sep 9

    Why Smart, Successful Women Still Chase Unavailable Men | FT: Sabrina Bendory

    Why Smart, Successful Women Still Chase Unavailable Men | FT: Sabrina Bendory CONNECT WITH CHARLENE On Instagram @mscharlenebyars ([https://www.instagram.com/mscharlenebyars] On YouTube @chosentraining (https://www.youtube.com/@lovestorieswithcharlenebyars)) Work with me HERE ([https://charlenebyars.com/](https://charlenebyars.com/)) CONNECT WITH Sabrina On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sabrinabendory/?hl=en Work With Me: https://sabrinabendory.com/links-page?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAcGRvZgJleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA85MzY2MTk3NDMzOTI0NTkAAacIt4nv6thCjtd9YLApueYlYf28WmZgh2hfAGUjJFRReKmpt74npSValUI-xw_aem_CgrETmjNuqJMJLvtVadYlQ On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SabrinaBendory Relationship expert Sabrina Zeuner explains why successful women lose themselves in love, and how detachment led her to marriage in one year. Full Timestamps: 00:00 — Intro: Meet Sabrina Zeuner, Author of Detached & The Feminine Code 02:30 — Sabrina's Origin Story: Rejection, Teasing, and Early Self-Worth Wounds 06:00 — Finding Comfort in Jennifer Aniston's Heartbreak 08:00 — Starting a Relationship Blog Before Social Media Existed 11:00 — Confidence vs. Self-Esteem vs. Self-Worth Explained 15:00 — Why Successful Women Tolerate Mistreatment in Relationships 18:00 — The Childhood Blueprint: Emotional Attunement and Its Absence 22:00 — The Reckoning at 29: "Kevin the Damage Case" 26:00 — When Knowledge Isn't Enough — The Need to Rewire 29:00 — What Healthy Detachment Actually Means 33:00 — The "Summer of Me": Sabrina's Turning Point 35:00 — Reuniting With an Ex and Getting Engaged Within a Year 38:00 — Why You Need a "Roster" While Dating (Not Overcommitting Early) 40:00 — The Pattern Sabrina Sees in Thousands of Clients 41:00 — Why Healing Isn't a Movie Moment — It's Repetition 43:00 — The "Nick" Story: Recognizing Red Flags and Believing People 45:00 — Dark Feminine vs. Light Feminine Explained 48:00 — "Compassion Without Boundaries Is Self-Destruction" 50:00 — Self-Abandonment: Why We Recreate Painful Childhood Dynamics 53:00 — How to Begin Healing: Connecting With Your Inner Child 56:00 — Building Self-Trust Through Small Kept Promises 59:00 — Life Now: Marriage, Four Kids, and Ongoing Growth 1:02:00 — The Upper Limit Problem: Why We Sabotage Happiness 1:04:00 — Advice to Her 21-Year-Old Self 1:05:00 — Where to Find Sabrina + Her Books and Courses 1:08:00 — Closing Thoughts: "You Will Be Okay" Sabrina closes with concrete, repeatable practices for rebuilding self-trust: reframing negative self-talk, keeping small promises to yourself, and treating healing like a workout routine rather than a one-time epiphany.

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Love Stories highlights the relationship journeys of successful, modern-day women and the trials they’ve overcome in pursuit of finding their aligned partner. Through actionable tips, constructive advice and my deeply passionate pep talks, you will leave feeling confident and empowered to choose the right man, communicate intimately, and connect to your full feminine power. It’s time to release your old patterns and embrace a new shift into Chapter One of your love story. Hosted by Charlene Byars, a certified empowerment coach and relationship expert. Follow Charlene @mscharlenebyars.

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  • Creator
    Charlene Byars
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    119
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2024 The Byars Corp.
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    Love Stories

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