In this episode, we explore love in all its forms — beyond the narrow script of romance. We talk about the friendships that shape us, the secure attachments we build over time, and the real work of navigating difficulties with the people we care about. We look at what realistic expectations for romantic love actually are, and why couples therapy can be a powerful tool for growth rather than a last resort.

A conversation about love as a practice, not just a feeling.

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Olivia Lara Owen is a writer, mentor, and soul-led entrepreneur who supports women at the threshold of identity, purpose, and power. After a powerful sabbatical and season of deconstruction, she’s in her comeback era — creating from deep integrity, rest, and remembrance.

In this vulnerable and powerful episode of the Lovecast, Liv shares how she embraced her deepest desires and dared to say them out loud. She takes us through the long and winding road of dating with intention: the fears, the judgment, the heartbreak, and the breakthroughs.

Together, we explore what it means to love yourself and still long for a partner. We talk about the courage it takes to say: I want real commitment.

This is an episode for anyone who has ever been afraid to want too much—or to ask for what they truly need in love.

Jenni Dawes is a strategist, coach & founder of Creative Monastery.

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Relational is a new salon series exploring the feminine / masculine divide: the dating game, commitment, the art of authentic communication, all that brings us together, all that keeps us apart. To find out more: creativemonastery.co/relational

In this soulful conversation, we explore self-love as a deep and foundational relationship—the one we cultivate with ourselves. Jenni believes that this inner relationship is the condition for meaningful connection with others. Loving yourself, knowing your needs, and learning how to express them is not just healing—it's magnetic.

She shares her personal journey and the insights behind Come Closer, a beautifully designed card game she created to spark intimacy and deeper conversations. With thought-provoking questions and intentional design, the game is a tool for vulnerability—for couples, friends, or anyone wanting to come closer to another human being.

But before we play with others, we must play with ourselves—ask ourselves the hard questions, hold space for our truths, and treat ourselves like someone we are learning to love. And that’s exactly what we’re doing live in this episode.