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Dear Shandy

By: Sharleen Joynt & Andy Levine
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  • Dear Shandy is a dating advice podcast where Sharleen Joynt and her husband Andy Levine answer your burning relationship questions from the perspective of a happily married couple. Sharleen and Andy are two fiercely independent people who are skeptical of love stories and don’t believe in fate, soulmates, or The One. So how did they wind up so happily married? They learned the dating lessons by living them. Get no-holds-barred, honest advice from two people who actually have what you want: a fun, blissful partnership. But there's more! As an iconic former Bachelor contestant, Sharleen invites Bachelor Nation couples on for intimate double dates called Love Fests. Last, but certainly not least, Sharleen brings her insider knowledge and Andy delivers hilarious comic relief to combine for what are hands down the best Bachelor recaps in the business. New episodes drop every Thursday, and during Bachelor seasons, recaps drop on Tuesdays!
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  • The Genius Of Empathy With Dr. Judith Orloff - Ep 303

    The Genius Of Empathy With Dr. Judith Orloff - Ep 303
    Apr 18 2024
    At the heart of so many relationship questions we've received—and relationships in general—is a common thread: EMPATHY. This "healing force", as our esteemed guest calls it, has the power to not only heal our relationships with others, but with ourselves. So why do so few of us understand its powers? Today we're honored to be joined by THE foremost expert on empathy, Dr. Judith Orloff, dubbed “the godmother of the empath movement.” Dr. Orloff is a board-certified psychiatrist and the New York Times best-selling author of several books, including 2017's landmark "The Empath’s Survival Guide" and her latest, "The Genius of Empathy: Practical Skills to Heal Your Sensitive Self, Your Relationships, and the World". Today she helps dispel the misconceptions around empathy, demonstrates how to draw healthy boundaries, and explains the transformative, healing power of SELF-empathy. She explains why it's OK that your partner isn't the same empathy "type" as you, whether or not you can have too much empathy, and how to approach someone whose beliefs you fundamentally disagree with. Today's conversation is the warm hug you needed and will hopefully inspire healing in your more complicated relationships, especially the one you have with yourself. Thank you to our sponsor! - Go to https://www.rocketmoney.com/SHANDY to save money and cancel unwanted subscriptions with just a few taps! More Dr. Judith Orloff: - The book, "The Genius Of Empathy": https://bit.ly/3U6uCRk - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/judith.orloff.md - Website: https://drjudithorloff.com Time Stamps: 0:00 - Welcome To The Legendary Dr. Judith Orloff! 3:41 - What Is Empathy & Empathy Vs Compassion 5:10 - What Are Her Thoughts On The Term “Empath” Becoming Mainstream? 6:52 - The Biggest Misconceptions About Empathy 10:32 - Drawing Boundaries 16:19 - Is Empathy Something We’re Born With? Nature Vs Nurture 17:31 - Can One Really Become *More* Empathic? 20:38 - The Empathy Types 23:13 - Mismatched Empathy In Relationships 29:19 - Tips For Self Empathy 31:24 - How Can I Make Empathy Work In A Way That Isn’t Ultimately To My Disadvantage? 34:04 - Is Self Awareness A Prerequisite to Self Empathy? 34:54 - Tips For Avoiding Empathy-Deficient Types 37:10 - When It Feels Like Someone Doesn’t Deserve Empathy 39:19 - Empathy Vs Enablement 43:29 - Is There Such A Thing As Too Much Empathy? 45:12 - Sharleen’s Takeaways 46:11 - Tips For Empathizing With Someone Whose Beliefs You Fundamentally Disagree With 49:06 - Shandy Debrief If you have a relationship question, write us at: dearshandy@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  • GOLDEN DIVORCE?! Gerry Turner & Theresa Nist's Bombshell Announcement - Ep 302

    GOLDEN DIVORCE?! Gerry Turner & Theresa Nist's Bombshell Announcement - Ep 302
    Apr 16 2024
    Just 3 weeks after our Love Fest with Gerry Turner and Theresa Nist, the couple announced in a Good Morning America interview that, after only 3 months of marriage, they're getting divorced. Many of you wanted to hear our take on this bombshell news, particularly in the wake of such a recent Love Fest. So today, in a first-of-its-kind bonus episode, we're answering your burning questions Q&A style. Thanks to our sponsors! - Go to https://www.cozyearth.com and use promo code SHANDY at checkout to save 35%! - Go to https://www.babbel.com/DEARSHANDY to save up to 60% off your subscription! - Go to https://www.lomi.com/SHANDY and use promo code SHANDY at checkout to save $50! - Go to https://www.FastGrowingTrees.com and use code SHANDY at checkout for an additional 15% off! Our Love Fest with Gerry and Theresa: https://youtu.be/hWCr91mBGb0?si=y_xga_xJH9MhReo3 Referenced "bet" of Andy's: https://www.instagram.com/reel/Ce-GWUtDbhq/?igsh=Znhkamk2bGhrNDAw Time Stamps: 0:00 - Introduction 2:41 - How Shocked Is Shandy? 6:46 - When Did You Record The Love Fest With Gerry & Theresa? 7:29 - Was Dear Shandy The Source Of The Tea That They Were Living Apart? 10:07 - Why Do You Think It Didn’t Work Out? 16:20 - When Recording The Love Fest, Did You Sense Anything Was Off? 20:28 - Do You Think They Were Honest On Your Love Fest? 20:39 - Did ABC Push Them To Come On Dear Shandy? 21:20 - Is There A Dear Shandy Love Fest Curse? 26:07 - Did Andy Bet Money On How Long They Would Last? 27:00 - Do You Think 3 Months Was Enough To Determine It Wouldn’t Work? 27:10 - If You Two Met At Gerry & Theresa’s Age And Lived Far Apart, What Would You Have Done? 29:00 - Does This Make You Love The Golden Bachelor Less? 29:44 - Do You Think Gerry Will Get Back Together With Leslie? 30:25 - Should Golden Bachelor Follow A Love Is Blind Format And Cast People From The Same City? 31:06 - Should The Franchise Scrap Golden Bachelorette? 32:27 - Why Do You Think They Did The Televised Wedding & Do You Think Production Feels Guilty? 34:37 - Bonus Question 35:03 - Closing Thoughts If you have a relationship question, write us at: dearshandy@gmail.com Subscribe - https://bit.ly/SubscribeDearShandy Listen on iTunes - https://bit.ly/DearShandyiTunes More Dear Shandy Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/dearshandy Facebook - https://fb.me/dearshandy More Sharleen Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sharleenjoynt Blog - http://www.alltheprettypandas.com More Andy Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/machinelevine Produced by Gabrielle Galon - https://www.instagram.com/gabsamillion Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/dear-shandy/donations Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Best podcast!

Sharleen and Andy together are Shandy! They are the best relationship (platonic or romantic) podcast and my favorite companion on a drive or alongside a nice matcha (or often both! Though I prefer just the latter.). The podcast has a variety of episodes, including "Love Fests," where they interview a cool couple, expertise episodes where they discuss relationships with an an expert, Q&A episodes where they answer written questions, and caller episodes where they answer questions live. This variety makes for the spice of podcast life, and I savor each kind. They also have the best Bachelor/ette/Paradise Recaps in the business, if that's your style of show. I prefer watching on YouTube to catch Sharleen's beautiful wardrobe and/or Andy's socks, but sometimes the audio is all I have time for. I highly recommend if you like excellent chemistry, top tier humor, and the occasional (okay, regular) hot take. You won't regret it!

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