Slo Mo Video Episodes

Our guest today is Doctor of Psychology, Author, and Speaker Angela Ahola. Dr. Ahola specializes in human behavior and the primary forces that drive human psychology. She is a sought-after keynote speaker, interviewee, and author of educational self-improvement books. She has worked with everyone from corporate leaders to academics and police officers, and is the author of 100 Dates, Dina dolda drivkrafter ("Your Hidden Motives") and Konsten att göra intryck ("The Art of Making an Impression'). Today we speak about first impressions, power and influence, the art of meaningful communication, dating and relationships, the secrets of happiness, and the mysteries of love. Listen as we discuss: One wild experiment to help you understand What DATING is Be happy being single How many matches does it take to get a date? Keeping an open mind The mathematics of dating How to improve your dating profile? What to look for in a man’s profile? Do dating apps work? When to say “no” to a second date Chemistry and attraction The 3 types of dates you will run into What the title of Angela’s book should mean for the listeners Connect with Angela Ahola on Instagram @angelaahola and learn more about her work at https://angelaahola.com/en/

Today we are revisiting another great conversation, continuing our Love and Relationships series. Listen in as Michaela Boehm and I continue to discuss one of my absolute favorite topics: relationships. Michaela has given Slo Mo one of my favorite takes yet on the perpetually interesting and controversial topic of human sexuality and intimacy. (See my interviews with Dr. Robert Glover, Alain de Botton, and Kasia Urbaniak for some other fascinating takes). Michaela travels and teaches internationally as an expert in intimacy, relationship and sexuality. Her unique body of work centers around the intersection of intimacy and embodiment. With over 30,000 hours of in-person counseling, clinical experience in trauma and addiction and innovative somatic approach, her work with celebrities (Will Smith, Gwyneth Paltrow, etc.) has been featured in international print publications, TV programs and online talk shows. Most recently her approach has been featured on the Netflix Series [UN] WELL, which is how I first saw her and decided I had to reach out. Michaela is the creator of The Non-Linear Movement Method, and her book The Wild Woman’s Way was published in 2018. Listen as we discuss: - What is intimacy? - The meaning of embodiment, the ability to hear and feel the messages of the body - How intimacy with yourself is the fundamental step before intimacy with others - Is it normal to lose the spark in your relationship? Yes, and here's why. - Caution: Attend to the issues in a relationship before it's too late. They're fixable. - Erotic friction vs. Relationship , the clash between familiarity and newness - A relationship problem is when you're not agreeing, not aligned - An attraction problem is the result of too much familiarity, too aligned. - "I married my best friend, but we no longer have sex." - The biological, emotional, and spiritual layers of human relationships. - How to rekindle the spark and introduce variety into your relationship. - Do women really like men in uniforms? (And why?) - The importance of being honest about the compromises you make in a relationship. - Learn new sexual skills! - Sex-Life Balance Connect with Michaela Boehm on Instagram @micboehm77, on Facebook @boehm.michaela, and her website, michaelaboehm.com

Continuing our love and relationships series, we revisit my chat with the incredible Alain de Botton. One of the most listened to episodes on Slo Mo, I and the British-Swiss philosopher, Alain de Botton, dive deep into one of my favorite topics: Love. Alain de Botton is a philosopher and writer of essayistic books that have been described as a "philosophy of everyday life." He’s written on love, travel, architecture and literature. His books have been bestsellers in 30 countries and have sold millions of copies. Alain also started and helps to run a school in London called The School of Life, dedicated to a new vision of education. His latest book, published in September 2019, is a collection of essays written for The School of Life, titled The School of Life: An Emotional Education. I love talking about love, just as much as I'm happy to discuss happiness. Alain's body and scope of work is so vast, I decided to focus this conversation entirely on love, sex, and relationships. I'm so glad I did. We will revisit: - What is love? Alain's definition of love: 'when two people meet in their raw condition.' - How the opposite extreme of love is Loneliness, not Hatred. - How Life is a desperate emergency, and if we can just admit that, things open up. - Why Christianity gives a privileged role to those who suffer - One of the most honest takes on sex you'll ever hear - How we're always trying to get our life as close as possible to our true reality - If we're all imperfect, doesn't that make imperfection perfect? - How we've replaced happiness with "fun" just as we've replaced love with "romance" - The contradictions in love and how they're only glaring because they violate a script or story we expect from our relationship - How we shouldn't be held accountable for what we feel, but rather the actions we take based on those feelings. - Reinterpreting the typical disaster scenario in a relationship when one partner cheats on another. - Humanity's transition from demonizing sex to trying to understand it - The differences (or lack thereof) between male and female in love and sex - Sexual fetishes and their unique place in couple connections - Undertakers and nurses as beacons of acceptance - The game of life is trying to find connections - The ironic outcome of jealousy's intentions - How to keep your partner faithful - Alain's love advice to my daughter - Coping with the feeling of being rushed into marriage as a woman - What "God is love" really means - Seeing your partner as an Adorable Idiot rather than just a regular idiot Connect with Alain de Botton on Twitter @alaindebotton and alaindebotton.com YouTube: @mogawdatofficial Instagram: @mo_gawdat LinkedIn: /in/mogawdat Website: mogawdat.com Don't forget to subscribe to Slo Mo for new episodes every Saturday. Only with your help can we reach One Billion Happy #onebillionhappy