Love Collective

Listen in to talk with Lisa and Cho about their own relationships. ::::::   Send us your questions and thoughts at lovecollectivepodcast@gmail.com Leave us love notes on Instagram and Facebook 

We've been gone for a bit. Life had bigger plans than this little podcast. But we are finally back :)  ::::::   Send us your questions and thoughts at lovecollectivepodcast@gmail.com Leave us love notes on Instagram and Facebook 

Work is a huge part of our lives and the relationships we make at work can enhance, or hinder our overall happiness! Lisa and Cho intro this new series on workplace relationships.  ::::::   Send us your questions and thoughts at lovecollectivepodcast@gmail.com Leave us love notes on Instagram and Facebook 

We're back! We've had a podcasting hiatus while we have been taking a break from work. We are excited to get back at it in 2021! Today's episode is all about what we will be leaving behind (in relationships) as we head into 2021. We mention: Ghosting Societal pressures ruling your relationships Toxic friendships Cancel culture Need for online validation   ::::::   Send us your questions and thoughts at lovecollectivepodcast@gmail.com Leave us love notes on Instagram and Facebook 

Let's talk politics! On this episode Lisa and Cho talk about HOW to talk about politics with family, friends, and loved ones. We know that things are heated and polarized these days, but don't let that ruin your relationships. Thanks for listening! Let us know your thoughts.    ::::::   Send us your questions and thoughts at lovecollectivepodcast@gmail.com Leave us love notes on Instagram and Facebook 

Let's keep it simple this week. The last three episodes were jam packed with heavy, yet valuable, information on one of the key components to healthy relationships: boundaries. This week we're keeping it light with some Reddit Romance and catching up.   ::::::   Send us your questions and thoughts at lovecollectivepodcast@gmail.com Leave us love notes on Instagram and Facebook 

Part 3! Lisa and Cho explore the very important topic of boundaries. It ended up being so much information that we decided to make this a three parter! Join the discussion about boundaries on our IG page.  :::::: Send us your questions and thoughts at lovecollectivepodcast@gmail.comLeave us love notes on Instagram and Facebook 

Part 2! Lisa and Cho explore the very important topic of boundaries. It ended up being so much information that we decided to make this a three parter! Join the discussion about boundaries on our IG page.  :::::: Send us your questions and thoughts at lovecollectivepodcast@gmail.comLeave us love notes on Instagram and Facebook 

Lisa and Cho explore the very important topic of boundaries. It ended up being so much information that we decided to make this a three parter! Join the discussion about boundaries on our IG page.    ::::::   Send us your questions and thoughts at lovecollectivepodcast@gmail.com Leave us love notes on Instagram and Facebook 

Lisa and Cho answer some of Reddit's most pressing questions! We discuss:   Cho’s vacation and dramatic flight   Millennial Dating Term: Roaching   Reddit Romance Have you ever been broken up with for being “too nice?” You want a baby and your partner wants to work on the relationship. What do you do?   ::::::   Send us your questions and thoughts at lovecollectivepodcast@gmail.com Leave us love notes on Instagram and Facebook 

Lisa and Cho talk about what they have learned from their own relationships!   ::::::   Send us your questions and thoughts at lovecollectivepodcast@gmail.com Leave us love notes on Instagram and Facebook 

All types of relationships are important and worth talking about! In this episode Lisa and Cho discuss what makes our friendships last. We also discuss:   Our bad experiences with prescription services   Millennnial dating term: Zumping   Are you going to weddings during the pandemic?   ::::::   Send us your questions and thoughts at lovecollectivepodcast@gmail.com Leave us love notes on Instagram and Facebook 

In this episode Lisa and Cho take ANOTHER deep dive into Reddit. Some topics discussed: -When you think your parent is cheating -How social media affects relationships -Do you go to a wedding shower for a coworker who bullies you? -How to tell your SO that they ruined your day?   ::::::   Send us your questions and thoughts at lovecollectivepodcast@gmail.com Leave us love notes on Instagram and Facebook 

In this episode Lisa and Cho take a deep dive into Reddit. We discuss some of the comments and questions that Redditers post about their relationships!      ::::::   Send us your questions and thoughts at lovecollectivepodcast@gmail.com Leave us love notes on Instagram and Facebook 

Ever wonder how Lisa and Cho met? Or we met our significant others? Tune in to find out. ::::::   Send us your questions and thoughts at lovecollectivepodcast@gmail.com Leave us love notes on Instagram and Facebook 

Today we have a casual chat with an old friend. We hope you are all staying safe and healthy! ::::::   Send us your questions and thoughts at lovecollectivepodcast@gmail.com Leave us love notes on Instagram and Facebook 

  This episode was inspired by a discussion on Cho's discord channel-is premarital sex really "better?" We did our best to explore this topic free of judgement because, at the end of the day, what's most important is what you and your partner feel comfortable with. That being said, we discuss The Moral Case for Sex Before Marriage and Benefits of Delaying Sex Until Marriage.    Also in the episode: -More millennial dating terms -Cho's Master Class on spotting a narcissist   ::::::   Send us your questions and thoughts at lovecollectivepodcast@gmail.com Leave us love notes on Instagram and Facebook 

We recorded this one a few weeks back, but many of the points remain true! Coronavirus is changing the dating scene in some major ways. Today we talk about  The Coronavirus Is Changing How We Date a fabulous article from Time magazine by Eliana Dockterman. How has the virus, quarantine, and social distancing affected your love life? Have you switched to virtual dates? Do you throw caution to the wind and meet up in person? Tell us your thoughts.  ::::::   Send us your questions and thoughts at lovecollectivepodcast@gmail.com Leave us love notes on Instagram and Facebook 

We're back! Miss Rona will not keep us down. Today we catch up with each other and talk about Divorce Rates in China since the country is opening back up after being in lockdown. We're happy to be back and engaging with you all again!    ::::::   Send us your questions and thoughts at lovecollectivepodcast@gmail.com Leave us love notes on Instagram and Facebook 

Never have I ever... lived with my boyfriend, my ex boyfriend, AND my ex's new boyfriend AT THE SAME TIME. But this podcast is all about exploring modern love and the infinite ways that that can look. In this episode we talk with our most popular past guest, Kisos. He is a musician/streamer/marketer/beautiful human. He wanted to come back on the pod and talk with us about is... "unique" living situation.     Also discussed: -Millennial dating term: Paper Clipping. This is the most nostalgic nod to our 90s Childhood (you'll get why).   -Finding time to connect with your partner when you work from home.   -Do you stay friends after breaking up?   -How to adjust when you move in together.    :::More info about our AMAZING guest::: Kisos has new music out. His upcoming EP, sweet nothings, will guide listeners through the five stages of grief from bargaining, denial, anger, and sadness to acceptance. He wrote the songs in real time while recovering from a life shaking breakup, and hopes to help other people cope and process their emotions as they go through the same trials. Lead singles Happily Ever After and He Didnt Want Me have both been featured on Billboard Pride, and by Spotify’s playlists.http://www.kisosmusik.com Also find Kisos on Spotify!   Send us your questions and thoughts at lovecollectivepodcast@gmail.com Leave us love notes on Instagram and Facebook 

Living in a small town can be charming. But being single, in your late 20's, and dating in a small town isn't always cute. Today's special guest, Carley Woods, chats with us about the challenges of dating in a town of 16,000 people. Spoiler alert: your tinder date might be a 2 hour drive away (Yikes!). Carley also talks about her 12 month journey called 12 Months of More wherein she has challenged herself, for 12 months, to only buy items that are necessary (e.g. food and rent). She is about halfway into the process and offers some insights into finding joy with less material possessions.    Also discussed:  -What it means to "stash" -Do you tell friends and family about your "maybe"s? -The sweet spot of dating apps (somewhere between people who want a booty call and people who want to marry RIGHT NOW)   -And more!   Send us your *questions* and *thoughts* at lovecollectivepodcast@gmail.com Leave us *love notes* on Instagram and Facebook

Today's very special guest is Supal Desai. Supal is an impressive woman who has spent the last decade traveling the world and recording her thoughtful musings on her blog, Chevrons & Éclairs (Warning: It's easy to accidentally spend 5 hours pursuing her pictures and blog posts). Today she chats with us about her experience as an Indian American woman dating in London and the US.    There is so much to love about this episode. Listen in to hear about: -Dating, love, and marriage from 3 generations' perspective (her own, her parents, and her grandparents).  -Supal makes the case for why she found it empowering to be single in her 20s. -All of the good advice from Supal's grandparents!   -And more!   Send us your *questions* and *thoughts* at lovecollectivepodcast@gmail.com Leave us *love notes* on Instagram and Facebook

Today we discuss How Millennial Love And Relationships Are Different from Better Help. But, more importantly, Keanu Reeves comes up in the millennial dating term of the week! Let us know how your relationship is classic millennial or how it defies stereotypes. Also discussed:   -Cho learns who Helen Mirren is -Men: you are worth more than your dollar contribution to the family -Does the internet help or hurt your relationship?   -How we feel about porn   -And more!   Send us your *questions* and *thoughts* at lovecollectivepodcast@gmail.com Leave us *love notes* on Instagram and Facebook

Sick of dating terms yet? We're not. They're just too ridiculous not to discuss! Today we tackle the article 6 Dating Trends To Look Out For In 2020 from Bustle. Let us know if you've ever used, or seen, these terms.. we're still skeptical that they're real. Also discussed:   -Cho is looking for a new credit card -When you're too nice to strangers -Knowing what your needs are   -We're both officially 30   -And more!   Send us your *questions* and *thoughts* at lovecollectivepodcast@gmail.com Leave us *love notes* on Instagram and Facebook

Sick of being single? Maybe 2020 is your year to find love. We discuss the article 12 New Year's Resolutions All Single Girls Need To Make from YourTango.com. Also discussed:   -Body Image and feeling self conscious in Miami -Social media comparison   -Orgasms   -And more!   Send us your *questions* and *thoughts* at lovecollectivepodcast@gmail.com Leave us *love notes* on Instagram and Facebook

When is a significant other considered "part of the family?" Is it after marriage? After a certain amount of time? We discuss the article When Does a Boyfriend or Girlfriend Become Part of the Family? from The Atlantic. Also discussed: -Navigating the holidays when you're not married -Capricorn season -Canned vs homemade cranberry sause   -And more!   Send us your *questions* and *thoughts* at lovecollectivepodcast@gmail.com Leave us *love notes* on Instagram and Facebook  

We're back with more of your thoughts and questions on holiday stress. We asked: "What relationship interactions are you dreading over the holidays?" You responded--with funny, insightful, and relatable responses. In this episode we get some positive vibes to take into the holidays.   Have questions, comments, or feedback? We'd LOVE to hear from you!  Send us your *questions* and *thoughts* at lovecollectivepodcast@gmail.com Leave us *love notes* on Instagram and Facebook

We're back with more of your thoughts and questions on holiday stress. We asked: "What relationship interactions are you dreading over the holidays?" You responded--with funny, insightful, and relatable responses. In this episode we cover the ubiquitous topic of political discussions with your extended family. Yay!    Have questions, comments, or feedback? We'd LOVE to hear from you!  Send us your *questions* and *thoughts* at lovecollectivepodcast@gmail.com Leave us *love notes* on Instagram and Facebook

We asked: "What relationship interactions are you dreading over the holidays?" You responded--with funny, insightful, and relatable responses. This holiday series is intended to validate the shit out of your holiday stress. Hopefully along the way we can help you come up with ways to navigate difficult relationships and interactions that come along during the most wonderful time of the year.      Have questions, comments, or feedback? We'd LOVE to hear from you!  Send us your *questions* and *thoughts* at lovecollectivepodcast@gmail.com Leave us *love notes* on Instagram and Facebook

Cho celebrates his 3 year anniversary this episode. Listen in as we discuss anniversaries and the article, RESEARCHERS SAY CELEBRATING ANNIVERSARIES CAN MAKE YOUR MARRIAGE LAST LONGER. Also discussed: -Millennial Dating Term: You-Turning -The importance of rituals -What is your couple origin story?   -And more!   Send us your *questions* and *thoughts* at lovecollectivepodcast@gmail.com Leave us *love notes* on Instagram and Facebook      

What do Millennials really want in relationships? We seem to have been pegged as a generation that doesn't want to settle down and doesn't want to commit. But is that really true? Today we talk about the HuffPost article What Millennials Want Most In Love, According To Therapists. Also discussed: -Millennial Dating Term: Pie Hunting -The definition of Gay -What it means to be a power couple -And more!   Send us your *questions* and *thoughts* at lovecollectivepodcast@gmail.com Leave us *love notes* on Instagram and Facebook

We love hearing from you all! It honestly makes our day to hear from listeners. The best part about doing this podcast is getting to hear YOUR stories and relating to you. Today we do some much needed housekeeping and read/answer your questions. On this episode: -Update on Cho's live Twitch stream -What to do when you're a giver in relationships -A defense of checklists  -Millennial dating term of the week: Monkeying   Send us your *questions* and *thoughts* at lovecollectivepodcast@gmail.com Leave us *love notes* on Instagram and Facebook

Thank you to everyone who has been listening and following our podcasts's journey: We've reached 1000 listeners!! To celebrate, we have a special episode all about our most embarrassing dates. And trust me, it gets pretty messy. Listen in for: -Millennial dating term of the week: Dick sand -Cho's reaction to plastic bedsheet covers -Lisa surviving a sensory deprivation tank -When you realize halfway into the night that your date already has a partner   Send us your *questions* and *thoughts* at lovecollectivepodcast@gmail.com Leave us *love notes* on Instagram and Facebook

Last week we only got through the first half of this amazing article 8 Reasons You’re Still Single When You Don't Want to Be by Dr. Suzanne Lachmann. This week we get into the next 4 reasons why you're #eternallysingle.  In this episode the topic of trauma comes up. For more info on the ACEs study look here: What is your ACE score? CDC information on ACEs    Send us your questions and thoughts at lovecollectivepodcast@gmail.com Leave us love notes on Instagram and Facebook

Been single? ... For a while?  We're here for you. Cho and Lisa dig in to a poignant article from Psychology Today: 8 Reasons You’re Still Single When You Don't Want to Be by Dr. Suzanne Lachmann. This article was so good that we only got through half of the reasons! So tune in for part 2 next week.      Send us your questions and thoughts at lovecollectivepodcast@gmail.com Leave us love notes on Instagram and Facebook

This is a juicy one, guys. In this episode we talk with musician/streamer/marketer Kisos about being obsessed with his ex.  We get pretty vulnerable and real.. so sit back with your beverage of choice and commiserate about break-ups with us!  Also discussed: -How break ups affect your mental health. -Can we really get away from people in the age of social media? -Do you stay friends with your ex?   :::More info about our AMAZING guest::: The article that we discuss in the episode: https://www.gaystarnews.com/article/ex-fell-in-love-again-i-stalked-his-new-relationship-online-for-a-year/#gs.zkj8kx Don't walk, RUN to check out Kisos' music: http://www.kisosmusik.com Also find Kisos on Spotify!   Send us your questions and thoughts at lovecollectivepodcast@gmail.com Leave us love notes on Instagram and Facebook

Apparently millennials have been spending all of their coins on dates! This is leading some folks to feel that they can't afford to date. We do a deep dive today into the real cost of dating and how to deal with the people who want you to put out financially. Also discussed: -How much millennials are spending on the average date -Who pays for the first date -How soon do you need to know someone's financial situation   Send us your questions and thoughts at lovecollectivepodcast@gmail.com Leave us love notes on Instagram and Facebook

Have you ever been blinded by love? For better or worse this is a real phenomenon that we discuss.  In this episode: -We discuss "drafting season." -Cho has story time about a bad date. -We discuss being blinded by love-how we tend to rate our partners as more attractive, funnier, smarter, than they really are.    Send us your questions and thoughts at lovecollectivepodcast@gmail.com Leave us love notes on Instagram and Facebook

Ya'll know about Catfishing and Ghosting right? But have you heard about the latest millennial dating terms? ... Listen in to hear about Kittenfishing and more.  In this episode: -Cho guesses what the newest millennial dating terms mean. -Lisa learns what Read Receipt is. -We learn about Orbiting, and we're not happy about it.    Send us your questions and thoughts at lovecollectivepodcast@gmail.com Leave us love notes on Instagram and Facebook

Relationship OCD... It's not a 'real' diagnosable condition or anything, but it's an interesting idea out there that relates to modern dating culture. In this episode we discuss: -Cho's skincare routine -What even is ROCD? -Codependent relationships   Send us your questions and thoughts at lovecollectivepodcast@gmail.com Leave us love notes on Instagram and Facebook

In this episode we have a super special guest helping us tackle hot topics including: -Dating with a job that requires travel -How we really feel about dating apps -Finding your dating blind spot   Send us your questions and comments to lovecollectivepodcast@gmail.com Leave us love notes on Facebook and Instagram

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Ever kept a secret from your partner about debt, income, or how you spend your money? Today we're talking about love and finances.  Shoot us a question on Instagram @love_collective_podcast  or email us at lovecollectivepodcast@gmail.com.

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Happy First Episode! We are thrilled to finally release the Love Collective. This podcast is all about exploring millennial relationships and building a community to support your love journey. We hope you join the conversation!We are looking for listeners to send their relationship stories and questions to the show!Email us at lovecollectivepodcast@gmail.com or DM us on Instagram.