Love is like a plant

Hi friends! This is an episode we recorded during 2021 all about the burnout app developed by Mend, as well as what burnout is and how to deal with it. We hope you enjoy! And if you're interested, here's the Help Me Be Me episode on burnout plus some oldies: https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/help-me-be-me/id895918183?i=1000472368615 https://soundcloud.com/helpmebeme/managing-stress-avoiding-burnout https://soundcloud.com/helpmebeme/seriously-burned-out xo

In this episode, Sarah May and Elle answer a listener request - how to deal with insecurities in relationships. We were both recording from home during lockdown, so apologies in advance for the sound quality. Wishing you all well this fall and sending our love - stay safe and healthy! xo

We hope you all are doing well. In this episode, Sarah May and Elle answer the last batch of LILAP listener questions that were sent in this spring. We were both recording from home during lockdown, so apologies in advance for the sound quality in a few parts. Wishing you all well this fall and sending our love - stay safe and healthy! ICYMI, here are the other two LILAP listener question episodes: Episode 1: https://soundcloud.com/loveislikeaplant/lilap-listener-qa-episode-1-we-answer-your-questions Episode 2: https://soundcloud.com/loveislikeaplant/lilap-listener-qa-episode-2-we-answer-more-of-your-questions

We hope you all are doing well. In this episode, Sarah May and Elle answer more LILAP listener questions. Wishing you all well this summer and sending our love - stay safe and healthy! Questions answered in this episode: -How can you meet people and date post-lockdown? -How can you move on from a person you have a connection with (when you miss them)? -What is the best way to improve and maintain relationships you already have with people of the opposite gender? -When can you say "I love you" (like a friend) to a friend? -How soon can you say "I love you" to the person you're dating? -Why do you think most relationships aren't working these days? Is it social media or people becoming unhappy quickly? ICYMI, here's the first LILAP listener question episode: https://soundcloud.com/loveislikeaplant/lilap-listener-qa-episode-1-we-answer-your-questions Other episodes that were mentioned: Dating: Our Approach To Dating & What To Look For In A Partner: https://soundcloud.com/loveislikeaplant/dating-what-to-look-for 3 Tips For Dating + Finding Love In The Age Of Tinder: https://soundcloud.com/loveislikeaplant/3-tips-for-dating-finding-love-in-the-age-of-tinder

In this episode, Sarah May and Elle answer LILAP listener questions on breakups, boundaries, relationships, roommate troubles & dating. In this episode we mentioned the Red Flags episode: https://soundcloud.com/loveislikeaplant/redflags. We also mentioned a great resource on healthy vs unhealthy relationships, One Love Foundation: https://www.joinonelove.org/. We have a special request: if you enjoy listening to our podcast, be sure to subscribe, give us 5 stars on iTunes, and share this episode with a friend or two. These small ways to give back help us increase our ranking and grow the podcast with no advertising, and we hope to keep this up! Thank you - Elle & Sarah :)

In this episode of Love Is Like A Plant, Elle and Sarah May share some of their favorite resources for dealing with the difficulty and uncertainty of the current situation. If you like this podcast, please send it to a friend who might like it too, and please leave a 5-star review in iTunes. Show notes: -Tara Brach was mentioned in this episode. Her website is: https://www.tarabrach.com/ -This episode was recorded remotely using an app, so we apologize for the overlap that happens at a few points.

In this episode, Elle and Sarah May talk about how to stay sane if you're on lockdown by yourself and how to mend if you're going through a breakup during this pandemic. They'll also be recording a LIVE episode with listeners and you're invited! To join, email hello@letsmend.com.

Welcome to our last episode of 2019! In this episode, we offered a response to a LILAP listener's question about how to have a healthy long-distance relationship, one where you're not clinging even though the person is far away. We shared a few really important strategies for healthy relationships in this episode that are helpful whether you're in an LDR or not. Happy Holidays and Happy New Year from us. We're thankful for each of you and we're looking forward to sharing new episodes in 2020.

In this episode of LILAP, Elle and Sarah May talk about dating someone who's older. Are there benefits to dating someone who's a few or more years older? Is the older dating pool better or worse for dating? Are there any red flags to look for when dating someone older than yourself? If you like this episode, be sure to subscribe and give LILAP 5 stars on iTunes!

Exes can be a point of stress for a lot of couples, and social media doesn't make it any easier...In this episode of LILAP, Elle and Sarah talk about how to deal with your partner's exes (or your ex's exes!), and what to do if their relationship rubs you the wrong way. They also discuss red flags, ultimatums and what it might mean if you're jealous of your SO's exes.

We're back from our seasonal break with a whole new set of episodes! Today's episode is all about relationship happiness and how to know whether you're with the right person. We talk about staying in relationships too long, what questions to ask yourself, and why it's worth the short term pain to end a relationship that isn't right for you. Also, an announcement: Elle is heading to Barcelona in a few months for the very first Mend retreat! For more info, visit letsmend.com/away. If you're a fan of LILAP, we have a special request to take two seconds right now and leave us a 5-star review so that more people can find our podcast.

In this episode of LILAP, Elle and Sarah May talk about the way social media can affect relationships and why it may be a good idea to detox from social media. They also share some advice on how to deal with tricky social media situations (like when your partner follows someone you don't want them to).

In this episode of LILAP, Elle and Sarah May tackle a very popular topic: sex with an ex. Why do we hook up with our exes? How can we recover if we're post-sex with an ex and not feeling great about it?

Happy Valentine's Day! In this episode, Elle and Sarah talk about Valentine's Day, why it's a charged holiday and how to enjoy it even if you're not one part of a couple.

Happy New Year everyone! In this episode of LILAP, Sarah and Elle share their own personal resolutions and how they like to kick off the new year. They also talk about the power of manifestation and how to harness the power of it in your own life. If you like this episode, be sure to leave a 5 star review in Podcasts and subscribe to get future episodes.

In this listener requested episode of LILAP, Elle and Sarah May talk about what to do when a breakup drags out and why we so often avoid a clean break even when we know it's the right thing.

In this episode, Sarah May and Elle talk about positive outlooks vs negative outlooks and why mindset is an important thing to think about when it comes to your own relationships. If you like this episode, be sure to subscribe and tell a friend!

In this episode, Sarah May and Elle share their own experiences of making things official, and how to navigate the conversation even if you're scared of the outcome.

In this episode of LILAP, Sarah May and Elle talk about settling: why you shouldn't settle in a relationship & how to identify if you are settling (and then what to do about it!). If you like this episode, share it with a friend and subscribe to get all our new episodes. Music by Booker Hill.

Today we talk about what it means to "microcheat" and how to deal with it if it comes up in your own relationships.