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Life Coach and author of MYLF 101, Sophie Venable, hosts this candid, funny, and informative show. She has guests from a variety of fields join her to discuss everything from parenthood and money issues to health, dating, and sex.

Sophie Venable


    • Nov 21, 2019 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 36m AVG DURATION
    • 83 EPISODES


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    Intentional Dating

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2019 47:14


    Sophie talks Todd's ear off about Intentional Dating (her new book)and what it means to date intentionally. There may be some info on Taco Tuesdays and tuna sandwiches.

    Self Love Vs Narcissism / Ethical Non-Monogamy

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2019 48:36


    Challenging the simplified notion of "love yourself to find love." What does it actually mean to love yourself and how is that different from narcissism. Also as promised, a little education about polyamory and ethical non-monogamy

    Dating by Default

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2019 52:18


    We are back... again! This episode we (Todd Anderson joins) talk about Dating by Default and Mexican wrestling and stuff. Happy to back on LATalkRadio - excited about my new book Intentional Dating - available for pre-order on Kindle on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Intentional-Dating-Stop-Default-Partner-ebook/dp/B07XLF4ZM1/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3B02XBDJWJ8OM&keywords=intentional+dating+sophie+venable&qid=1573669761&sprefix=intentional+dating+sophie%2Caps%2C192&sr=8-1

    Relationships and Dating Q & A

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2018 58:04


    Sophie and Todd talk relationships and a bit about her upcoming workshop. 3 Listener Questions answered.... Did I sleep with him too soon? My wife's not paying attention to me, what's wrong? and Why do guys get married after breaking up with me?

    Thursday Thoughts MiniPodcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2017 3:38


    Ladies, are you going on a weekend together early in the relationship?? Here's 3 things to keep in mind...

    Thursday Thoughts MiniPodcast

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2017 6:15


    Are you just starting to date someone? Here's a few thoughts on Why You Shouldn't Rush to Define the Relationship. I'm sharing my Thursday Thoughts on MYLFTalk so you don't have to find them on Facebook.

    13 Reasons Why You Should Talk to Your Teen Now

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2017 28:39


    Therapist Marina Braff joins Sophie to talk about the importance of the Netflix Series 13 Reasons Why and how we can use it to bridge the gap between parents and teens who may need to talk about these issues.

    Texting and Dating and Hello Again!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2017 46:26


    Sophie and Todd are back after a very long break! Download your FREE copy of The Single Woman's Quicky Guide to Better Text at bit.ly/4BETTERTEXT (don't listen with young ears around)

    Sick of Your Friends Dating Stories?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2015 25:02


    Sophie and Todd talk about how to deal with that friend that keeps dating the same type and always complains about it. Learn how you can be helpful but also set some boundaries so you don't lose your mind! Also, if YOU are that friend, take a listen. Adult Language!

    Is the Honeymoon Over?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2015 20:50


    Sophie and Todd discuss various suggested signs that the “honeymoon is over” in a romantic relationship.

    When A Man Looks At A Woman

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2015 33:09


    Franq Ezenekwe, MBA joins Sophie and Todd to help us understand just what a man thinks about when he meets a woman, and it's more than just her boobs. Don't miss this one!

    Coming Out

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2015 29:35


    guest John Sovac joins Sophie and Todd to talk about National Coming Out Day and what to do if your teen or loved one comes out to you.

    Happily Committed

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2015 26:35


    Sophie and Todd discuss the 3 Elements of happy Long Term committed relationships

    Stubbon Ex, Lazy Teens, and a Triathlon (follow ups!)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2015 29:21


    Sophie and Todd answer some follow up questions. Divorce challenges with a stubborn ex, parenting challenges with a lazy teen, and a little bit about that Triathlon Sophie finished.

    Why Do Men Cheat?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2015 32:57


    Sophie & Todd discuss the simple and not-so-simple reasons men cheat. It's not just cuz "men are dogs!" Adult Language/Content

    Why Do Women Cheat?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2015 29:07


    Sophie and Todd discuss the top 8 reasons women stray in their relationships. Before you jump to conclusions, give this a listen.

    Ashley Madison

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2015 27:31


    What's the Ashley Madison site and "hack" all about? What constitutes cheating and can your relationship recover?

    Mompreneurs

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2015 33:39


    Are you trying to balance life, parenting, and your own business? Emily Lewis joins Sophie and Todd to talk about the challenges of owning your own business.

    Weed, Sex Toys, and Monogamy (follow ups!)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2015 31:40


    Sophie and Todd address some questions that come from listeners about previous episodes. This time it's weed, sex toys, and monogamy. Send your questions to makeyourlifefabulous@gmail.com

    Positive Divorce?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2015 27:24


    Divorce lawyer and expert Rebecca Zung joins MYLF Talk to help us look at divorce in a different light and change the stigma and general conversation around it. If you are at any stage of divorce, you should hear what she has to say!

    Get What You Want

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2015 31:44


    Dr. Donna Dannenfelser, former shrink to the NY Jets, shares the ten core beliefs you need to get everything you want in life.

    Sex Toys! Yay!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2015 22:26


    Expert Hobbyist Ella Rose shares her toy knowledge. She and Sophie talk about a variety of toys; which ones are worth the money, what might be a good entry level purchase, and how toys can actually increase your intimacy. (Explicit)

    Sex Outside The Lines

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2015 25:25


    Warning! Explicit sexual discussion. Dr. Chris Donaghue talks about his controversial book Sex Outside the Lines in which challenges societal norms around monogamy, porn, masturbation and more.

    Menopause & Sex Drive

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2015 29:30


    The fabulous Susan Pinsky joins Sophie & Todd to discuss, menopause, sex-drive, bio-identical hormone treatments, and what it’s like to have a little extra testosterone! If you are over 40, a little cranky, and not-so-much about sex, don’t miss this!

    Female Viagra

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2015 27:02


    What you need to know about the newly FDA Approved drug, flibanserin, aka “female viagra.” And the world famous Todd Anderson is back!!!

    Transgender Conversation

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2015 29:00


    Wondering what to say to your kids about Caitlyn Jenner? Ellen Kahn, Family Program Director from Human Rights Campaign and mother of two gives us some great tips! Visit Plated.com/MYLF for free shipping on your first order of chef quality, pre-portioned meals.

    Mindful Parenting

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2015 25:43


    Kathy Walsh, creator of the joyohboy book series joins Sophie to talk about ways to be more present with your kids. You can check out Kathy's book series for children at her website, http://joyohboy.com/ Go to Plated.com/MYLF to get free shipping on your first order of pre-portioned, chef quality meals delivered right to your door!

    Shame & Labels

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2015 29:40


    Dr. Adi Jaffe, joins Sophie to discuss how labels of all kinds, from race to mental health can affect our perceptions of ourselves and the outcome of our lives. Keep an eye out for his TedX Talk on this subject! Go to Plated.com/MYLF to get free shipping on your first order!

    Weed & Your Kids

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2015 27:08


    Dr. Adi Jaffe, addiction specialist, joins Sophie to discuss how to handle the new legal and social landscape of Marijuana when it comes to talking to your kids about drugs, alcohol, and self-care.

    Divorce & Mediation

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2015 20:41


    Christine Blackburn, author and creator of STORY WORTHY joins Sophie to talk divorce, mediation, and what battles are worth choosing. Visit our sponsor BoxyCharm.com for a great monthly beauty box!

    Is Your Life Story Worthy?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2015 23:37


    Christine Blackburn, author of PIT to LAX and host of Story Worthy joins Sophie to talk about her book and how the all the trials we go through ultimately make great stories

    Quickies

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2015 18:14


    Think quickies aren't a great idea? Think again. Tune in and learn how quickies can make not only your sex life better but help your sex drive as well. Todd has lots to say on the subject.

    Crappy Mothers Day

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2015 19:12


    Was your Mother's Day a big fat disappointment? Sophie & Todd talk about easy ways to make it great and possible reasons it goes awry.

    Preggers On The Job

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2015 33:54


    Listen as the hilarious Kira Soltanovich joins Sophie and Todd to talk about juggling it all from life on the road to marriage, kids, swollen ankles and producing her next special May 10th…while 7 months pregnant.

    Teenage Self Esteem

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2015 24:42


    Do your daughters struggle with their self esteem and self image? Many women do, starting at puberty and stopping never. This week Lindsey Rosenthal (relational-therapy.com) talks about how we can encourage our daughters to love the bodies they have.

    Sex Addiction Pt 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2015 28:31


    Now that you know you are dealing with an addiction, how do you decide whether to run or rebuild? This is a good question for any addiction. Sophie Jaffe and Dr. Adi Jaffe join us again for part two of our very open discussion about sex addiction and the healing process in the marriage.

    Sex Addiction Pt 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2015 29:33


    Is your partner a sex addict or just not great at monogamy? Dr. Adi Jaffe and his wife Sophie Jaffe join us in a very candid conversation about their struggles and triumph in their marriage due to sex addiction. There is not a lot of serious information about this topic out there, so if you are feeling alone, please listen to this. You will appreciate their openness.

    Do You Need A Sex Magnet

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2015 19:34


    Steve Ochs, author of MIDMEN, joins Sophie to discuss the "No Problem" magnet on their fridge to let each other know when the mood strikes. Listen to find out what it's all about... some silliness ensues.

    Your Midlife Man

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2015 24:02


    What are the things you need to understand about your MidMan? Steve Ochs, comedian and author of MidMen: The Modern Man's Guide to Surviving Midlife Crisis joins Sophie to help us get into the minds of men who may be approaching, or already in, their midlife crisis. Find his book here: http://www.amazon.com/MIDMEN-Modern-Surviving-Midlife-Crisis/dp/1499781865

    Separate Vacations

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2015 19:42


    Are separate vacations good for your marriage or bad? This week Sophie and Todd discuss the benefits of spending a little time relaxing without your significant other.

    Romance On A Schedule

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2015 20:40


    Does date night ever seem like pressure to perform? Sophie addresses the issue of feeling pressure to have sex on a schedule in a marriage. She and Todd offer different ways to keep it fun and keep your marriage hot.

    DATING AFTER DIVORCE: What Are The Rules Out There?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2015 20:27


    Sophie and Todd answer dating questions from women back on the dating scene. Is wanting a commitment always a good sign? Find out here.

    Is Parenting Tedious?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2015 28:41


    Are you feeling guilty that you don't LOVE every minute of being at home with the little ones? The adorable and hilarious Steve Belanger joins Sophie and Todd to talk about being the primary care giver and when and if the day to day EVER GETS BETTER!!! Tune in and feel the love....

    Marriage & Dishes

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2015 18:35


    Are you bickering over dishes and laundry? Are you having less sex? There could be a connection. Sophie & Todd talk about having the "division of labor" conversation and why it's sooo important. It's a quick 20 minute listen and might save your marriage. Happy listening!

    ADHD: Maybe Your Kid? Maybe You?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2015 42:05


    Dr. Adi Jaffe joins MYLF Talk to discuss ADHD; tests you should know about, various treatments, and how we talk about this diagnosis.

    Wanna Date A Rich Guy?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2015 36:14


    Dr. Donna Dannenfelser joins MYLF Talk to discuss uber successful men and the women that want to date them.

    How Are Relationships Like Sports

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2015 45:14


    Sophie and Todd talk to Dr. Donna Dannenfelser, former Mental Health Clinician to the NFL about relationships, football, and the rules of the game.

    50 Shades Of Grey

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2015 39:55


    50 Shades of Grey, the international bestselling novel and soon to be movie, is it bad for women or just good for your sex life?? Sophie & Todd discuss why this particular erotica is so intriguing.

    Liesel Rigsby, the Energetic Matchmaker

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2015 49:15


    Let's talk about love, baby! Liesel Rigsby, The Energetic Matchmaker, joins Sophie & Todd to talk about what it takes to attract your soulmate.

    Eating Healthy

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2014 49:07


    Start the year with a new attitude about FOOD. Maria Schonder, Food and Lifestyle Coach, joins Sophie and Todd to talk about creating a positive relationship with food.

    Resolutions!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2014 44:17


    Sophie and Todd talk New Year's Resolutions - How to make 'em and how to keep 'em.

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