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Head Over Feels: Love, Sex, and Relationship Advice

78 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago -

The podcast about how to use your brain in matters of the heart, blending emotional awareness with intellectual relationship skills. Hosted by Megan Sundra and Fernando DV, who provide raw, real, and sometimes ridiculous advice on love, sex, and relationships. Answering your questions and sharing resources, they equip you each week with juicy insights, tantalizing tools, and embarrassing anecdotes in order to help you have the best lovelife ever. Their approach is always authentic, validating, progressive, relatable, lighthearted, and enlightening. Tune in to commiserate, laugh, and learn something new! Submit your burning questions at www.headoverfeelspod.com/contact

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Disclosing being Trans, A Boyfriend Hiring Sex-Workers, Crushing on Your Therapist, New Partners having Poly Tension, and The Ethical Slut

August 03, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 45 MB

Get a trial of Audible through our link (see below) and then follow this link to get The Ethical Slut! https://www.amazon.com/The-Ethical-Slut-audiobook/dp/B00B2OKDIM/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=the+ethical+slut&qid=1596409001&s=books&sr=1-2 Interested in any of the books we have mentioned in the podcast? Go to audibletrial.com/headoverfeels to get One Free Audio Book and One Free Month Trial of Audible! Submit your burning questions at www.headoverfeelspod.com/contact Needing some one-o...

Moving On, Staying Confident in Dating, Moving for a Lover, A Poopy Orgasm, and How to Receive an Accountability Talk

July 27, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 45.4 MB

Link to our Accountability Talk Reference: http://www.adiosbarbie.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/CLAIM.jpg Interested in any of the books we have mentioned in the podcast? Go to audibletrial.com/headoverfeels to get One Free Audio Book and One Free Month Trial of Audible! Submit your burning questions at www.headoverfeelspod.com/contact Needing some one-on-one coaching with one of us to work through your relationship woes?  Go to www.headoverfeelspod.com/coaching for more info! Facebook:...

Finding your Dad's Porn, "Requiring" High Heels, Dating after Divorce, Falling for a Friend, and How to Have an Accountability Talk

July 20, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 48.8 MB

Interested in any of the books we have mentioned in the podcast? Go to audibletrial.com/headoverfeels to get One Free Audio Book and One Free Month Trial of Audible! Submit your burning questions at www.headoverfeelspod.com/contact Needing some one-on-one coaching with one of us to work through your relationship woes?  Go to www.headoverfeelspod.com/coaching for more info! Facebook: /headoverfeelspod Instagram: /headoverfeelspod Support the show

A Circus Love, Bipolar Excuses, Gender Dynamics in Non-Monogamy, A Charismatic Flake, and Making Marriage Work

July 13, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 52.6 MB

Our Toolbox resource this week is: The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work: A Practical Guide from the Country's Foremost Relationship Expert by John Gottman https://www.amazon.com/Seven-Principles-Making-Marriage-Work/dp/0553447718/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=The+Seven+Principles+for+Making+Marriage+Work%3A+A+Practical&qid=1594300562&s=books&sr=1-1 Interested in any of the books we have mentioned in the podcast? Go to audibletrial.com/headoverfeels to get One Free Audio Book and On...

Being Too Much, Having your Cake and Eating it too, An Ignored Safe Word, Sneaking Porn, and Ask Versus Guess Culture

July 06, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 44.8 MB

Interested in any of the books we have mentioned in the podcast? Go to audibletrial.com/headoverfeels to get One Free Audio Book and One Free Month Trial of Audible! Submit your burning questions at www.headoverfeelspod.com/contact Needing some one-on-one coaching with one of us to work through your relationship woes?  Go to www.headoverfeelspod.com/coaching for more info! Facebook: /headoverfeelspod Instagram: /headoverfeelspod Support the show

A Sexy Renaissance, a Friend who can't Read Signals, Lack of Curve Appreciation, Romantic Vacation Aftermath and Types of Emotional Abuse

June 29, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 44.4 MB

Spotlight: PDF of Types of Emotional Abuse, from The Mend Project https://themendproject.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Original-Abuse.pdf More info on The Mend Project can be found here: https://themendproject.com Interested in any of the books we have mentioned in the podcast? Go to audibletrial.com/headoverfeels to get One Free Audio Book and One Free Month Trial of Audible! Submit your burning questions at www.headoverfeelspod.com/contact Needing some one-on-one coaching with one of ...

The Misconceptions of Promiscuity, Racist Grandparents, Threatening Suicide, Potential Cheating, and Mating in Captivity

June 22, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 42.3 MB

Toolbox Book:  Mating in Captivity: Unlocking Erotic Intelligence by Ether Perel https://www.amazon.com/Mating-Captivity-Unlocking-Erotic-Intelligence/dp/0060753641 Interested in any of the books we have mentioned in the podcast? Go to audibletrial.com/headoverfeels to get One Free Audio Book and One Free Month Trial of Audible! Submit your burning questions at www.headoverfeelspod.com/contact Needing some one-on-one coaching with one of us to work through your relationship woes?  Go to w...

Jealousy, Withdrawn Poly Consent, Cheating as Revenge, Bad Hygiene, and The Spoon Theory

June 15, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 43.4 MB

In this week's Toolbox, we will be going over The Spoon Theory. https://butyoudontlooksick.com/articles/written-by-christine/the-spoon-theory/ Additional Resource: Mel - Poly/Alternative Relationship Coach http://radicalrelationshipcoaching.ca Interested in any of the books we have mentioned in the podcast? Go to audibletrial.com/headoverfeels to get One Free Audio Book and One Free Month Trial of Audible! Submit your burning questions at www.headoverfeelspod.com/contact Needing some on...

An Affection-less Marriage, Accepting Favors and Getting Over Betrayal, and Non-Violent Communication

June 08, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 51.3 MB

Our combined Spotlight/Toolbox topic this week is on Non-Violent Communication (NVC), what it is and how to use it! Nonviolent Communication: A Language of Life: Life-Changing Tools for Healthy Relationships By: Marshall B. Rosenberg https://www.amazon.com/Nonviolent-Communication-Language-Life-Changing-Relationships/dp/189200528X Interested in any of the books we have mentioned in the podcast? Go to audibletrial.com/headoverfeels to get One Free Audio Book and One Free Month Trial of Audi...

Staying for the Sex, Crushing on your Girlfriend's Sister, Secretive Texting, and Self Care

June 01, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 41.9 MB

Our combined Spotlight/Toolbox topic this week is on Self Care (what it is, why it is important, and ways to practice self care). Interested in any of the books we have mentioned in the podcast? Go to audibletrial.com/headoverfeels to get One Free Audio Book and One Free Month Trial of Audible! Submit your burning questions at www.headoverfeelspod.com/contact Needing some one-on-one coaching with one of us to work through your relationship woes?  Go to www.headoverfeelspod.com/coaching fo...

Low Sex Drive, The Friend That's Too Close, and An Interrupting Primary Partner

May 25, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 42.6 MB

Our Spotlight this week covers the topic: Power Dynamics https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/meet-catch-and-keep/201602/4-truths-about-power-in-relationships-including-yours In our Toolbox this week we cover the book:  How to Be an Adult in Relationships: The Five Keys to Mindful Loving by David Richo. https://www.amazon.com/How-Be-Adult-Relationships-Mindful/dp/1570628122 Interested in any of the books we have mentioned in the podcast? Go to audibletrial.com/headoverfeels to get One F...

Low Sex Drive, The Friend That's Too Close, and An Interrupting Primary Partner

May 25, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 42.6 MB

Our Spotlight this week covers the topic: Power Dynamics https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/meet-catch-and-keep/201602/4-truths-about-power-in-relationships-including-yours In our Toolbox this week we cover the book:  How to Be an Adult in Relationships: The Five Keys to Mindful Loving by David Richo. https://www.amazon.com/How-Be-Adult-Relationships-Mindful/dp/1570628122 Interested in any of the books we have mentioned in the podcast? Go to audibletrial.com/headoverfeels to get One F...

Dating as a Yoga Teacher, Supporting a Depressed Partner, and Living with your Partner's Parents

May 18, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 42.8 MB

This week we cover questions about dating as a yoga teacher, supporting a depressed partner, and living with your partner's parents. Our spotlight topic this week goes over what to do if your partner has a kink that you're  not willing to explore or partake in. Our Toolbox section this week covers the Circle of Grief Ring Theory (bring comfort in, and dump grief out). https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/promoting-hope-preventing-suicide/201705/ring-theory-helps-us-bring-comfort-in In...

Emotional Processing, Orgasmic Inequality, Political Incongruity, and Potatoes

May 11, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 47 MB

This week we cover: emotional processing, orgasmic inequality, political incongruity, and potatoes!  Our Spotlight topic this week is on Emotional Processing. Our Toolbox goes over "The Potato Metaphor" and ways to take action around emotional processing.  https://medium.com/@katecom/the-potato-metaphor-for-emotional-labor-4d2d369d33d7 Interested in any of the books we have mentioned in the podcast? Go to audibletrial.com/headoverfeels to get One Free Audio Book and One Free Month Trial ...

Emotional Processing, Orgasmic Inequality, Political Incongruity, and Potatoes

May 11, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 47 MB

This week we cover: emotional processing, orgasmic inequality, political incongruity, and potatoes!  Our Spotlight topic this week is on Emotional Processing. Our Toolbox goes over "The Potato Metaphor" and ways to take action around emotional processing.  https://medium.com/@katecom/the-potato-metaphor-for-emotional-labor-4d2d369d33d7 Interested in any of the books we have mentioned in the podcast? Go to audibletrial.com/headoverfeels to get One Free Audio Book and One Free Month Trial ...

How to Reveal a Kink, Video Game Girlfriend, Trash Talking your Friend's Partner and Health Shaming

May 04, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 41.7 MB

This week we cover topics like: the video game girlfriend, trash talking your friend's partner and health shaming. In the Spotlight section we go over:  How to Reveal your Kink/Fantasy/Fetish to a partner. In our Toolbox section this week we cover the book: The School of Life: An Emotional Education Book By: Alain de Botton Interested in any of the books we have mentioned in the podcast? Go to audibletrial.com/headoverfeels to get One Free Audio Book and One Free Month Trial of Audible!...

Fucking Your Professor, Dating With Anxiety, and Having Conflicting Communication Styles

April 27, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 47.6 MB

This week we cover topics like fucking your professor, dating with anxiety, and having conflicting communication styles. Our spotlight topic and Toolbox resource are combined to go over Conflict Resolution Skills. In the Spotlight section we go over the psychology behind Conflict Resolution Skills. In the Toolbox section we go over actionable items and how to put this into action. Reference link: https://www.therapistaid.com/worksheets/relationship-conflict-resolution.pdf Interested in a...

Dating a 30 Year Old Virgin, Wearing Slutty Clothes, and Revenge Fantasies

April 20, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 45.9 MB

This week we cover questions about dating a 30 year old virgin, wearing slutty clothes, and revenge fantasies.  Our Spotlight topic is about Kink Shaming (and why you shouldn't do it!). Our Toolbox resource is about the Helen Fischer Personality Test. Resource Links: Toolbox: Helen Fischer Test https://www.organicauthority.com/energetic-health/p45223 Personality Type Combinations https://theanatomyoflove.com/relationship-quizzes/helen-fishers-personality-test/personality-type-combinati...

Going to a Conference with a Meta you Can't Stand, Being a Dom Who Can't, New Relationship Secrecy, and the Concept of Bids

April 13, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 42.5 MB

This week we cover topics like going to a conference with a meta (or metamour) that you cannot stand, being a Dom that struggles being a Dom, and new relationship secrecy. The winner for our contest is nick_mash!  Sent us a message via our email ([email protected]) or any of our social media platforms so we can schedule your one-on-one coaching session with us! Metamour (from Urban Dictionary): Literally, meta = with; about + amor = love. The partner of one's partner, with whom on...

Slut Shaming, Sex Farts, and Mismatched Futures

April 06, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 41.5 MB

This week we cover why sex shaming is never ok, how to handle passing gas during sex, and how to prep for the future of a relationship that isn't in alignment.  We spotlight the topic of Requests VS. Demands, and share a resource about The 5 Love Languages. Spotlight: Requests vs Demands https://www.huffpost.com/entry/conscious-relationships_b_5411758 Toolbox Resource: The 5 Love Languages: The Secret to Love that Lasts by Gary Chapman https://www.amazon.com/Love-Languages-Secret-that-La...

Talking to a Wall, Period Sex, and Body Image

March 30, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 42.4 MB

This week we cover topics like how to talk to a wall (the wall being your partner), navigating period sex, and how to maintain your positive body image when your partner is crampin' your style. We spotlight the topic of Safer Sex Practices, and share a resource about the Meyers Briggs Type Indicator. Toolbox Resource: Meyers Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) Where to take the “test” : https://www.myersbriggs.org/my-mbti-personality-type/take-the-mbti-instrument/ https://www.16personalities.co...

003. How Absence Makes the Heart Grow Fonder, Wedding Attire, and Shirtless Selfies Without You

March 04, 2020 18:00 - 1 hour - 48.1 MB

This week we cover taking space in relationships, being self expressed in wedding attire, and how to deal when your boo is showing off shirtless selfies to their insta-fans.  Oof! We spotlight the topic of Boundaries, and share a resource about Attachment Theory. Toolbox Resource: Attached: The New Science of Adult Attachment and How It Can Help You Find - and Keep - Love by Amir Levine and Rachel Heller https://www.amazon.com/Attached-Science-Adult-Attachment-YouFind/dp/1585429139/ref=t...

002. Foot Fetishes, Work Crushes, and Having a Poly Partner When You Want to Be Monogamous

March 04, 2020 18:00 - 1 hour - 43.6 MB

This week we cover foot fetishes, how to handle work crushes, and being monogamous while your partner wants to be polyamorous.  We also learn that Fernando speaks robot as well as English XD We spotlight the topic of Consent Culture, and share a resource about HALT. Toolbox Resource: HALT H - Hungry A - Angry L - Lonely T - Tired https://bradfordhealth.com/halt-hunger-anger-loneliness-tiredness/ Submit your burning questions at www.headoverfeelspod.com/contact Facebook: /headoverfeelspod...

How Absence Makes the Heart Grow Fonder, Wedding Attire, and Shirtless Selfies Without You

March 04, 2020 18:00 - 1 hour - 48.1 MB

This week we cover taking space in relationships, being self expressed in wedding attire, and how to deal when your boo is showing off shirtless selfies to their insta-fans.  Oof! We spotlight the topic of Boundaries, and share a resource about Attachment Theory. Toolbox Resource: Attached: The New Science of Adult Attachment and How It Can Help You Find - and Keep - Love by Amir Levine and Rachel Heller https://www.amazon.com/Attached-Science-Adult-Attachment-YouFind/dp/1585429139/ref=t...

How Absence Makes the Heart Grow Fonder, Wedding Attire, and Shirtless Selfies Without You

March 04, 2020 18:00 - 1 hour - 48.1 MB

This week we cover taking space in relationships, being self expressed in wedding attire, and how to deal when your boo is showing off shirtless selfies to their insta-fans.  Oof! We spotlight the topic of Boundaries, and share a resource about Attachment Theory. Toolbox Resource: Attached: The New Science of Adult Attachment and How It Can Help You Find - and Keep - Love by Amir Levine and Rachel Heller https://www.amazon.com/Attached-Science-Adult-Attachment-YouFind/dp/1585429139/ref=t...

Foot Fetishes, Work Crushes, and Having a Poly Partner When You Want to Be Monogamous

March 04, 2020 18:00 - 1 hour - 43.6 MB

This week we cover foot fetishes, how to handle work crushes, and being monogamous while your partner wants to be polyamorous.  We also learn that Fernando speaks robot as well as English XD We spotlight the topic of Consent Culture, and share a resource about HALT. Toolbox Resource: HALT H - Hungry A - Angry L - Lonely T - Tired https://bradfordhealth.com/halt-hunger-anger-loneliness-tiredness/ Submit your burning questions at www.headoverfeelspod.com/contact Facebook: /headoverfeelspod...

001. Introductions, Dating in Different Colleges, Falling in Love While Still Dating, and First Threesome

March 02, 2020 22:00 - 1 hour - 51.6 MB

This week we introduce ourselves so you know what this is all about!  We also will be talking about how to tackle a long distance relationship when moving to a different state/college, how communication in any relationship is important to start with early on, and advise on how to explore a threesome. Toolbox Resource: Dance of Anger, The: A Woman's Guide To Changing The Patterns Of Intimate Relationships by Harriet Lerner https://www.amazon.com/Dance-Anger-Changing-Patterns-Relationships/dp...

Introductions, Dating in Different Colleges, Falling in Love While Still Dating, and First Threesome

March 02, 2020 22:00 - 1 hour - 51.7 MB

This week we introduce ourselves so you know what this is all about!  We also will be talking about how to tackle a long distance relationship when moving to a different state/college, how communication in any relationship is important to start with early on, and advise on how to explore a threesome. Toolbox Resource: Dance of Anger, The: A Woman's Guide To Changing The Patterns Of Intimate Relationships by Harriet Lerner https://www.amazon.com/Dance-Anger-Changing-Patterns-Relationships/dp...