Language of Love with Dr. Laura Berman
Language of Love is a weekly podcast where Dr. Berman shares her compassionate, humorous, and no-nonsense advice: answering listener questions and interviewing thought leaders and experts on relevant topics. Dr. Berman is ready to help you create the fulfilling and passionate love life you deserve, regardless of your relationship status, gender, or sexual orientation. Are you ready to get started?
Episodes
July 2, 2025 • 50 mins
What happens when the worst thing you can imagine… actually happens?
When Larry Carlat’s son, Rob, died by suicide, it shattered his world. Yet from that profound heartbreak emerged something unexpected: deep connection, renewed purpose, and a love more powerful than he ever imagined possible.
In this raw and deeply moving Language of Love Conversation, I sit down with Larry Carlat—writer, father, and an unexpected guide through ...
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June 25, 2025 • 15 mins
Are you looking for more ways to spice things up in the bedroom? We’ve all heard the usual—lingerie, toys, candlelit date nights, maybe even a threesome. But have you ever wondered if the real magic has been there all along, just waiting for you to try? What if feeling more, instead of doing more, is what really lights the fire? Curious to find out?
In this special Language of Love Bite, I dive into something that’s not just my n...
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June 23, 2025 • 10 mins
Have you ever looked across the room at your partner and thought, “When did we become roommates instead of lovers?” Maybe you’re still affectionate, still loving—but the sexual connection? Practically nonexistent. If that sounds familiar, you’re not alone.
In fact, nearly 1 in 5 marriages are considered “sexless,” but that doesn’t mean your spark is gone for good.
In this Language of Love Bite, we’re diving deep into the real rea...
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June 18, 2025 • 57 mins
Ever feel emotions that don’t seem to belong to you? Like you're carrying pain that started long before you were born? What if the things you’re struggling with—sexual trauma, shame, fear of being seen—aren’t just yours... but inherited?
In this Language of Love Conversation, I sit down with Dr. Frank Anderson, a renowned trauma psychiatrist who’s helped countless people heal—but had to take his own journey first. Frank’s new boo...
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June 11, 2025 • 11 mins
So… your partner watches porn. Does that mean they’re cheating? Or is it just harmless fantasy? If you’ve ever asked yourself this—or felt a pit in your stomach after finding out—this episode is for you.
In this Language of Love session, I answer a powerful question from a listener named Karen. She just found out her boyfriend watches porn regularly, and she’s not sure how to feel. Hurt? Angry? Insecure? Betrayed?
Here’s the thin...
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June 8, 2025 • 8 mins
They say love is enough—but is it really? What if one simple question could reveal whether your relationship is built for long-term growth… or destined to quietly fall apart?
In this Language of Love Bite, we explore the subtle but powerful force that separates short-lived connection from lasting partnership: mutual inspiration. This isn’t about how often you laugh together or whether you share a Spotify playlist. It’s about wheth...
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June 4, 2025 • 48 mins
What does it mean to wait for love—not out of fear, but from deep, spiritual conviction?
In this extraordinary Language of Love Conversation, we meet Sohale—a man who, at 32, has never been physically intimate with another person. Not because he’s afraid of love, but because he reveres it. For Sohale, sex isn't casual—it's sacred. A union of energy, soul, and spirit. And he’s been saving himself for that.
But the story doesn’t be...
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May 28, 2025 • 58 mins
Love after trauma isn’t just about passion—it’s about patience. The quiet moments between kisses, the hesitation in a held hand, the unspoken fear that lingers in intimacy… These are the places where love is tested—and where it can be rebuilt.
In this Language of Love Session, we return to Brian and Stacey’s raw, unfolding story. If you’ve been with us, you know: this isn’t just about sex. It’s about two hearts trying to find safe...
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May 26, 2025 • 6 mins
What if everything you've been told about love...is wrong? That magical moment when you'll meet "The One"—the perfect partner who completes you, understands you effortlessly, and makes love feel easy forever. But what happens when the fairy tale doesn't come true? When the spark fades and you're left wondering: Did I choose wrong? Is my real soulmate still out there?
The real question isn't "Have I found my perfect match?"—it's "A...
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May 21, 2025 • 55 mins
What if the role you’ve played your whole life—the one that made people love you, trust you, applaud you—was actually the thing keeping you from yourself?
In this moving Language of Love Conversations, I sit down with Mark Walberg—not the Ted movie star, but the television host known for his charm, wit, and steady presence on hit shows like Antiques Roadshow and Temptation Island. After watching this season of Temptation Island f...
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May 14, 2025 • 54 mins
Do you ever feel like your life no longer fits you? Like you’re walking around in a version of yourself that you’ve outgrown—but you're not sure what the next version looks like?
In this powerful Language of Love Conversation, I’m thrilled to welcome back poet, author, and truth-teller Janne Robinson to the show. Together, we explore what happens when you hit that inner wall—when you're stuck, misaligned, or playing house in a lif...
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What does it mean to grieve in a world that tells you to move on? How do you find light in the darkest corners of loss, and can grief—often seen as a burden—become a source of connection, creativity, and even transformation?
After losing her father at just 21 years old, author Carla Fernandez became a "renegade griever," defying societal norms and creating a space where grief could be shared, honored, and even celebrated.
In a ...
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April 30, 2025 • 58 mins
Do you ever feel like your relationship is stuck in a loop? The same fights, the same frustrations, the same silent distance—even though you both want things to be better.
Here’s the truth: Your partner’s baggage fits yours perfectly. The work isn’t to change them—it’s to unpack your own while holding space for theirs.
In this raw and revealing Language of Love session, Brian and Stacey lay bare their struggle—blame, withdrawal, ...
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April 28, 2025 • 7 mins
Have you ever felt like the spark between you and your partner has… well, fizzled out? Like, maybe you’re sitting on opposite ends of the couch scrolling through your phones instead of actually talking ? Or worse, you’ve started avoiding conversations because they feel too heavy or awkward? Trust me, you’re not alone.
What if I told you that fixing this disconnect doesn’t require hours of deep talks, expensive date nights, or some...
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April 23, 2025 • 58 mins
What happens when your world falls apart—and you’re left standing in the wreckage, asking, “Who am I now?”
In this moving Language of Love Conversation, I sit down with the wise and radiant Devi Brown to talk about grief, trauma, surrender, and the surprising strength we find in our most broken moments. Devi shares how a series of devastating events—including the death of a dear friend, the end of her marriage, and the unraveling ...
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April 16, 2025 • 11 mins
How do you move forward when trust shatters in an instant? When the person who vowed to stand by you crosses a line that feels impossible to uncross?
Here we are with another Language of Love session as I connect with Chelsea, a listener navigating the aftermath of her husband's infidelity.
Chelsea's husband confessed to drunkenly making out with another woman at a bachelor party a year ago. Since then, he's been attending therap...
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April 14, 2025 • 7 mins
Are you loving your partner the way they need to be loved? In this Language of Love Bite, we tackle the subtle mistakes that might be undermining your efforts to love your partner well. Whether it's distracted quality time or misunderstood acts of service, these miscommunications can leave both partners feeling frustrated and disconnected. But here's the good news: with a few simple adjustments, you can start loving your partner in...
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April 9, 2025 • 67 mins
Your loved ones, even after passing, are still with you, guiding you, and sending signs of their presence. In this Language of Love Conversation, I sit down with Maureen Hancock, a renowned medium, holistic healer, and comedian. For decades, Maureen has been helping people heal from grief by bridging the gap between this world and the next.
After surviving lead paint poisoning, a near-death experience, and a serious car accident, M...
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April 2, 2025 • 49 mins
Can love truly heal the wounds of the past? It’s a question many of us ask ourselves when past traumas creep into our relationships, casting long shadows over the love we’re trying to build. For Brian and Stacey, one of the amazing couples who come on the show to get support, this question isn’t just philosophical—it’s a daily reality. How do you rebuild trust when intimacy feels like a minefield? How do you show affection when tou...
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March 31, 2025 • 7 mins
Are you unknowingly sabotaging your relationship? Are you caught in a cycle of recurring arguments, wondering why the spark that once brought you together feels like it’s slipping away? The truth is we often blame our partner for the growing distance between us, convinced they’re the one creating tension—when in reality, it might be the subtle, unnoticed mistakes we’re both making.
In this Language of Love Bite, I dive deep into t...
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