The quality of our relationships shapes our health, our happiness and often our success. London Real has asked relationship coaches, therapists, Taoist teachers and sex educators what helps people connect, and what pushes them apart. These conversations cover modern dating dynamics, communication, sexual energy, honesty about sex and the work of understanding yourself before you try to understand a partner. Guests share their own views, which often differ. Every full interview is free to watch.
From relationship coach Sadia Khan and psychotherapist Esther Perel to hypnotherapist Paul McKenna, Taoist Master Mantak Chia, philosopher Alain de Botton, speaker Philip McKernan and Art of Charm co-founder Jordan Harbinger: how people connect, and why they drift apart.
Sadia Khan, a psychology educator turned relationship coach, answers live audience questions about how modern relationships work and where she thinks they go wrong. Paul McKenna explains the things he believes make or break a relationship, and why communication sits at the centre. Jordan Harbinger describes how The Art of Charm grew from dating advice into building social confidence. Eben Pagan, a former dating coach, and John P Morgan share their own ideas on natural attraction.
Mantak Chia, a Taoist Master, teaches what he calls the cultivation of sexual energy, and explains the Taoist practices he says can deepen intimacy. Hannah Witton, a YouTuber who talks about sex and contraception, argues for more honest conversations about subjects many people avoid. Esther Perel, the psychotherapist known for her work on relationships and sexuality, discusses desire and infidelity. Emma Sayle explains why she founded Killing Kittens as a female-led space for sexual exploration, and Dan Bilzerian reflects on why he thinks pleasure is not the same as happiness.
Several guests argue that good relationships start with self-knowledge. Philip McKernan explains why connecting with ourselves matters, and why everyone should give one last talk. Alain de Botton, founder of The School of Life, applies philosophy to love and everyday life. Dr Gabor Maté links childhood experience to the way we relate as adults, and psychiatrist Dr Daniel Amen connects brain health with healthier relationships. Connor Beaton talks about men overcoming shame and leading with emotional truth.
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Who has London Real interviewed about relationships? Brian Rose has interviewed Sadia Khan, Esther Perel, Paul McKenna, Mantak Chia, Alain de Botton, Philip McKernan, Jordan Harbinger, Hannah Witton, Dr Gabor Maté, Dr Daniel Amen and Connor Beaton, among others.
What makes a relationship work, according to the guests? Views differ. Paul McKenna stresses communication. Sadia Khan focuses on understanding what each partner wants. Philip McKernan and Alain de Botton argue that it starts with knowing yourself.
How is this different from the Love and Dating & Masculinity pages? The Love page focuses on lasting love, marriage and family, and Dating & Masculinity on attraction and modern manhood. This page brings together communication, sex and self-knowledge across all kinds of relationships.
Are the full relationships episodes free to watch? Yes. Every full-length interview on this page can be watched free on londonreal.tv.
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