Love Anarchy

Andrea Atherton
  • 5.0 (14)
  • SELF-IMPROVEMENT
  • UPDATED WEEKLY

Are you the person who knows there is more to dating, relationships and love than what is shared in the mainstream? This podcast is for people who want to delve deeper into love and relationships outside of the day to day cultural norms. Love Anarchy is for the person who is curious about the spiritual, sexual, and controversial topics that influence our perspective of how relationships and love unfold themselves in our lives. Andrea Atherton is a relationship coach, therapist and intuitive who is passionate about human connection and the authentic love experience. This weekly podcast will have guests who are experts or have personal experience in topics that will help you explore, challenge and deepen your understanding of love. Join the relationship rebellion.

  1. 2D AGO

    Ep. 244 - The Life Changing Power of Self-Awareness

    Send a text In this solo episode, host Andrea Atherton explores the powerful concept of self-awareness and why it plays such a critical role in nearly every area of our lives. From the way we make decisions to how we communicate in relationships, our level of self-awareness influences far more than we often realize. Yet many of us move through life on autopilot, reacting to situations, emotions, and stress without fully understanding what’s happening internally. Andrea breaks down what self-awareness actually means and why so many people struggle to develop it. She discusses common barriers that prevent us from seeing ourselves clearly, including emotional avoidance, lack of honest feedback, and the natural tendency for our brains to protect our comfort rather than challenge our beliefs. The episode highlights how these blind spots can affect our behavior, our relationships, and the patterns we repeat without even noticing. You’ll also hear practical ways to begin building greater self-awareness in everyday life. Andrea shares simple but effective practices like mindfulness, journaling, daily reflection, and asking better questions about our emotions and reactions. If you’ve ever wondered why you respond to situations the way you do, or how to better understand yourself and your patterns, this episode offers thoughtful insights and tools to help you start becoming more intentional in the way you live and respond to the world around you. 30-minute Consultation with Andrea https://www.andreaatherton.com/booking-calendar Andrea Atherton Website https://www.andreaatherton.com/ Love Anarchy Website https://www.andreaatherton.com/podcast https://loveanarchypodcast.buzzsprout.com Love Anarchy Facebook https://www.facebook.com/loveanarchypodcast/ Andrea Atherton Facebook https://www.facebook.com/andreaatherton-17/

    25 min

  2. MAR 5

    Ep. 243 - Karmic Reset & The Virgo Full Moon Eclipse Portal

    Send a text In Episode 243, host Andrea Atherton sits down with astrologer and love guide David Hauser for a powerful and timely conversation about the profound karmic moment unfolding beneath the South Node Full Moon Lunar Eclipse in Virgo. Together, they explore how old structures (both personal and collective) are crumbling, revealing where illusions, distortions, and misalignments have quietly shaped our lives. In the midst of an unprecedented global landscape and overwhelming streams of information, truth can feel elusive. Yet this eclipse season invites something deeper than external certainty. It calls us inward. Andrea and David speak about how we are being guided to listen more closely to our inner voice, to trust what feels right in the body, and to reclaim the steady compass of our own wisdom. Virgo’s sacred nature is discernment, the ability to separate truth from falsehood and to live with integrity rooted in a personal code. This South Node eclipse illuminates the sectors of life where balance has been lost and where self-trust is ready to be strengthened. As karmic cycles close, echoes from the past may resurface, not to punish, but to liberate. Patterns in love, relationships, and self-worth that once felt fixed are now ready for release. Andrea and David discuss how this is not a time for fear, but for refinement, shedding behaviors that compromise authenticity and embracing practices that stabilize the nervous system, clarify intention, and restore alignment. At the heart of this conversation is a reminder that love is not something we chase; it is energy that lives within us and is now moving outward with greater strength and clarity. Women, in particular, are rising into their truth, reclaiming intuition, and refusing to shrink for comfort or approval. This eclipse portal signals personal progression, relational evolution, and a quantum leap in consciousness. As old timelines dissolve, space is created for relationships that resonate with who we are becoming. This is a season of awakening, integrity, and courageous self-trust as a pathway to the sacred threshold, inviting us to embody love from the inside out. David Hauser Website https://www.davidhauserloveguide.com/ Soulkiss Series: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Mr.-David-H.R.-Hauser/author/B0CZCW51XC?ref=ap_rdr&shoppingPortalEnabled=true&ccs_id=b8cbec0c-1a7e-4173-9a2b-f608b5d0f80d 30-minute Consultation with Andrea https://www.andreaatherton.com/booking-calendar Andrea Atherton Website https://www.andreaatherton.com/ Love Anarchy Website https://www.andreaatherton.com/podcast https://loveanarchypodcast.buzzsprout.com Love Anarchy Facebook https://www.facebook.com/loveanarchypodcast/ Andrea Atherton Facebook https://www.facebook.com/andreaatherton-17/

    49 min

  3. FEB 25

    Ep. 242 - Ancient Spirits, Modern Hearts: Transforming Love Through Shamanic Practice

    Send a text In this episode, host Andrea Atherton welcomes Shaman Abhay Oyun, a revered elder of an ancient Siberian shamanic lineage, for a conversation that bridges ancestral wisdom with modern relationships. Together, they explore how love, dating, and partnership are not merely psychological experiences, but energetic and spiritual journeys shaped by unseen forces, ancestral patterns, and higher guidance. As humanity moves through a time of profound change, this dialogue invites listeners to consider how ancient teachings can illuminate the deeper layers of intimacy, attachment, and soul connection. With more than 35 years of guiding individuals through sacred rituals, energy work, and ceremonial healing, Abhay shares powerful and moving stories from his life’s work. He speaks of real encounters with spirits and ancestors, transformative healing experiences, and moments when individuals found clarity in love and direction in life through shamanic practice. Rather than offering abstract philosophy, he brings grounded, lived experience, demonstrating how spiritual encounters can dissolve emotional wounds, restore balance, and awaken a greater sense of purpose. Throughout the episode, Andrea holds space for a rich and heartfelt conversation about what it means to love in alignment with both spirit and humanity. Listeners will walk away reflecting on their own energetic patterns in relationships, the influence of ancestral history on romantic connection, and the possibility that love itself is part of a much larger evolutionary path. This is an invitation to expand your understanding of healing, to soften into mystery, and to open to a deeper, more conscious experience of connection. 30-minute Consultation with Andrea https://www.andreaatherton.com/booking-calendar Andrea Atherton Website https://www.andreaatherton.com/ Love Anarchy Website https://www.andreaatherton.com/podcast https://loveanarchypodcast.buzzsprout.com Love Anarchy Facebook https://www.facebook.com/loveanarchypodcast/ Andrea Atherton Facebook https://www.facebook.com/andreaatherton-17/

    52 min

  4. FEB 18

    Ep. 241 - Recovering From Addiction: Healing Without Judgement

    Send a text In this deeply honest and illuminating conversation, host Andrea Atherton welcomes special guest Tyler Blandin, a substance abuse counselor with over 20 years of professional and personal recovery experience. Together, they explore one of the most misunderstood truths in addiction treatment: you cannot force someone into recovery. With compassion and clinical insight, this episode unpacks the painful reality individuals face when they desperately want change. Tyler shares how true transformation begins with willingness, and how attempts to control or coerce often deepen shame and resistance rather than inspire healing. Andrea and Tyler also address the vulnerable question so many quietly ask: How do I know if I’m an addict or alcoholic? They clarify the difference between problematic use and addiction, discuss the emotional and behavioral markers that often go unnoticed, and demystify how programs like Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous actually work. Together, they gently dismantle common misconceptions about 12-step recovery, revealing the spiritual, communal, and accountability-based foundations that have helped millions find lasting sobriety. This episode also courageously confronts the cultural punishment model still embedded in how society responds to addiction. Andrea and Tyler examine the stigma surrounding medication-assisted treatment, particularly the shaming that can occur in some recovery spaces for those taking Suboxone. They explore how self-help communities can both save lives and, at times, unintentionally perpetuate harm. If you have ever loved someone struggling with addiction or questioned your own relationship with substances, this conversation offers clarity, hope, and a call toward more compassionate recovery pathways. Tyler Blandin https://emotionalnightmarespodcast.buzzsprout.com/ 30-minute Consultation with Andrea https://www.andreaatherton.com/booking-calendar Andrea Atherton Website https://www.andreaatherton.com/ Love Anarchy Website https://www.andreaatherton.com/podcast https://loveanarchypodcast.buzzsprout.com Love Anarchy Facebook https://www.facebook.com/loveanarchypodcast/ Andrea Atherton Facebook https://www.facebook.com/andreaatherton-17/

    50 min

  5. FEB 12

    Ep. 240: The Trap of Romance Scams: My Personal Experience

    Send a text In this intimate solo episode, Andrea Atherton invites listeners into a powerful exploration of embodied self-reflection and the quiet courage it takes to come home to oneself. Drawing from nearly three decades as a psychotherapist and love specialist, Andrea weaves personal story with clinical wisdom, offering a grounded and deeply human look at what it means to release the identities we were handed and reclaim the truth of who we are. This episode is not simply about insight—it is about integration. Through vulnerable reflection and guided inquiry, Andrea explores how attachment wounds, trauma patterns, and the drive to prove our worth can subtly shape our relationships and sense of self. With compassion and clarity, she illuminates how disconnection from the body often keeps us stuck in cycles of overgiving, performing, or striving for love. Listeners will be gently guided toward a more regulated, embodied presence—one that fosters intimacy, self-trust, and authentic connection. This episode offers spacious pauses for reflection, inviting you to slow down and listen inward. Whether you are navigating a transition, healing from relational pain, or feeling called to rediscover your deeper truth, this conversation serves as both mirror and medicine. Andrea’s voice is steady and welcoming, reminding you that beneath the conditioning and survival strategies, there is a self waiting to be remembered. 30-minute Consultation with Andrea https://www.andreaatherton.com/booking-calendar Andrea Atherton Website https://www.andreaatherton.com/ Love Anarchy Website https://www.andreaatherton.com/podcast https://loveanarchypodcast.buzzsprout.com Love Anarchy Facebook https://www.facebook.com/loveanarchypodcast/ Andrea Atherton Facebook https://www.facebook.com/andreaatherton-17/

    23 min

  6. FEB 4

    Ep. 239 - Arriving Back To YourSelf

    Send a text In Episode 239, host Andrea Atherton and Mazona Shahar, a guide in spiritual work, ancestral wisdom, and human evolution, explore what it truly means to choose oneself in a culture that fears being alone. Together, they gently unpack the difference between loneliness and conscious solitude, inviting listeners to reconsider aloneness not as a deficit, but as a sacred initiation. This episode speaks directly to those who have felt pressure to constantly give, perform, or stay connected at the cost of their inner truth and are quietly yearning for something more authentic and whole. Andrea and Mazona dive deeply into boundaries as an act of love for self and for others, revealing how overgiving and self-sacrifice often lead to a slow loss of identity. Through stories and reflections, they illuminate the importance of sitting in silence, listening beneath the noise, and allowing space for the Self to be known rather than having to perform. Ritual and creativity are explored as essential pathways back to our essence and healing our wounds, ways humans have remembered who they are beyond roles, expectations, and survival patterns inherited through lineage and culture. As the conversation broadens, the episode shifts toward the collective moment we are in, with 2026 being framed as a threshold year, one that calls us to reclaim our true gifts and step into our divine purpose. While solitude is honored, so too is the essential need for community rooted in authenticity rather than obligation. This episode offers both grounding and inspiration for anyone navigating identity shifts, spiritual awakening, or a longing to live more aligned with their soul’s truth, reminding us that when we return to ourselves, we become better able to show up for one another and for the world. Mazona Shahar      https://www.instagram.com/mazonashahar?igsh=dGpmcXA5NDc1a2Rt https://www.facebook.com/share/1Fyk3ygwPw/?mibextid=wwXIfr https://medium.com/@peace 30-minute Consultation with Andrea https://www.andreaatherton.com/booking-calendar Andrea Atherton Website https://www.andreaatherton.com/ Love Anarchy Website https://www.andreaatherton.com/podcast https://loveanarchypodcast.buzzsprout.com Love Anarchy Facebook https://www.facebook.com/loveanarchypodcast/ Andrea Atherton Facebook https://www.facebook.com/andreaatherton-17/

    45 min

  7. JAN 28

    Ep. 238 - Nonviolent Communication: Speaking From The Heart

    Send a text In Episode 238, Andrea Atherton explores the transformative power of Nonviolent Communication (NVC), a practice that teaches us how to speak from the heart while staying deeply connected to ourselves and others. Many of us were never taught how to express our feelings and needs without blame, shame, or defensiveness—and as a result, our most important relationships can feel fractured, distant, or painful. In this episode, Andrea guides listeners through what NVC really is, why it matters, and how it can create safety and understanding even in the most challenging conversations. Andrea breaks down the four core components of NVC—observations, feelings, needs, and requests—demonstrating how this framework allows us to speak our truth with clarity, compassion, and courage. She shares insights from her work as a psychotherapist and love expert, helping listeners recognize common patterns that trigger disconnection and showing how small shifts in communication can profoundly transform relationships. This episode is a practical and gentle guide for anyone seeking to deepen connection, repair ruptures, and foster empathy in their personal and professional relationships. Whether you are navigating romantic partnerships, family dynamics, friendships, or your inner dialogue, Andrea offers a step-by-step approach to speaking and listening in ways that honor both yourself and others. Listeners will leave with tools to communicate more honestly, create understanding, and cultivate relationships that thrive on presence and compassion. 30-minute Consultation with Andrea https://www.andreaatherton.com/booking-calendar Andrea Atherton Website https://www.andreaatherton.com/ Love Anarchy Website https://www.andreaatherton.com/podcast https://loveanarchypodcast.buzzsprout.com Love Anarchy Facebook https://www.facebook.com/loveanarchypodcast/ Andrea Atherton Facebook https://www.facebook.com/andreaatherton-17/

    22 min

  8. JAN 22

    Ep. 237 - (Pt. 2) Breaking Free from Relationship Myths

    Send a text Love is one of the most powerful forces shaping our lives, yet it is also one of the most misunderstood. In this episode (Part Two - Part One Ep. 220) of the Love Anarchy Podcast, host Andrea Atherton explores how the stories we’ve been told about love, through childhood fairy tales, Hollywood romances, and even family and cultural expectations, often leave us chasing illusions. These beliefs about what love “should” look like can feel comforting at first, but in reality, they are myths that keep us stuck in cycles of disappointment, self-doubt, and strained relationships. Andrea pulls back the curtain on five more common myths about love and relationships. From the idea that “safety comes first, before vulnerability” to the harmful belief that we can change someone to meet our needs, Andrea offers insights that challenge these illusions and open the door to new perspectives. Their conversation shines light on how to move beyond outdated expectations and begin cultivating deeper, healthier connections rooted in authenticity, growth, and self-worth. So, if you’ve ever wondered why your love story doesn’t look like the movies, or questioned whether the "change to comfort and consistency means you are no longer in love,” this episode is for you. We invite you to embrace the truth that real love is sometimes messy, often provoking growth, and always richer when lived authentically. By the end of the conversation, you’ll feel inspired to release the myths that have been holding you back and begin rewriting your own real love story, one built on honesty, vulnerability, and true connection. 30-minute Consultation with Andrea https://www.andreaatherton.com/booking-calendar Andrea Atherton Website https://www.andreaatherton.com/ Love Anarchy Website https://www.andreaatherton.com/podcast https://loveanarchypodcast.buzzsprout.com Love Anarchy Facebook https://www.facebook.com/loveanarchypodcast/ Andrea Atherton Facebook https://www.facebook.com/andreaatherton-17/

    16 min
See All (245)

5
out of 5
14 Ratings

About

Are you the person who knows there is more to dating, relationships and love than what is shared in the mainstream? This podcast is for people who want to delve deeper into love and relationships outside of the day to day cultural norms. Love Anarchy is for the person who is curious about the spiritual, sexual, and controversial topics that influence our perspective of how relationships and love unfold themselves in our lives. Andrea Atherton is a relationship coach, therapist and intuitive who is passionate about human connection and the authentic love experience. This weekly podcast will have guests who are experts or have personal experience in topics that will help you explore, challenge and deepen your understanding of love. Join the relationship rebellion.

Information

  • Creator
    Andrea Atherton
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    245
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Love Anarchy
  • Show Website
    Love Anarchy