Leah on Love: A Podcast on Dating and Relationships

This episode is here to help you shed sexual shame with science and spirituality. Today we are sharing a really powerful conversation with, Kaamna Bhojwani, who researched sexual shame and studied Spiritual Psychology at Columbia University. She hosts KaamnaLive, an online talk show dedicated to addressing taboo topics such as sexless marriages, infidelity and mental health.  Her life philosophy i...

The National Organization for Women Foundation reports that at age thirteen, 53% of American girls are “unhappy with their bodies.”  This grows to 78% by the time girls reach seventeen. Even without knowing these stats, it's pretty clear that body image issues are VERY common among women and can develop at a young age. If you've struggled with body image, you know how frustrating it can...

We are conditioned from the time we are young to "stay busy" and to attach our worthiness to our productivity. In this episode, we're debunking the belief that rest is something that needs to be earned. Topics we cover include: The effect non-stop pressure to achieve has on our bodies Why we may actually fear resting How to break the pattern of chronic worry and repetitive negative...

We just announced our 2023 Sisters That Stray Retreat in Colorado ! In this episode, we're offering a behind the scenes peek into where the inspiration came from to host a retreat this year.  We share about: Why we decided on Colorado as our location The inspiration behind this retreat What makes our retreat experiences so unique A few reasons why you'd want to go on this retreat (even i...

This is for our over-achieving, high-performing, ADHD girlies.  In this episode, we cover what is "over-functioning," its affects on our relationships and overall wellbeing, why it happens, where it comes from and how to shift out of it. Radiant Relationship Academy begins TOMORROW, on June 1st! Today is your last chance to book a discovery call with Meleah. Meleah has spent years refini...

We recorded a candid conversation covering what codependency * actually * is,  why it's so common, and how to break that pattern and begin to cultivate more interdependent, fulfilling relationships. Radiant Relationship Academy begins in 1 week! Relationships are not a puzzle to be solved alone. They are complicated and nuanced that require skillful navigation. A relationship coach is not jus...

In this clip, we share about the relationship Sensuality & Somatics share – how the practice of sensuality supports our nervous system, and how a relaxed nervous system allows for more pleasure. Listen to this 7 min clip, OR gain access to the full length episode by joining Sisters That Stray Collective: your first 2 weeks are free! We cover tips on how to begin practicing Sensuality to suppor...

We complete this series (for now!) of RRA grads* on the podcast with Serena Arora. She joins us to share the essential skills she learned it takes to sustain a healthy, fulfilling relationship. * Radiant Relationship Academy is Meleah's mentorship program that supports women in overcoming their patterns in dating & relationships to experience healthy love. Talking Points:   Going through...

Manda is back! The two of us have a chat over Zoom discussing our thoughts and personal experience on the question, " Who should make the first move when it comes to dating – the man or the woman? " -- Imagine knowing the key to having men go out of their way to treat you with respect , communicate openly, and stay consistent in pursuing you… This is * exactly * what Meleah teaches women...

Meleah is joined by Emily today who completed Radiant Relationship Academy , Meleah's mentorship program that supports women in overcoming their patterns in dating & relationships to experience healthy love. Emily shares about her journey of overcoming her fear of vulnerability and rejection, to showing up fully as herself and cultivating authentic relationships & connection. She went...

Meleah is joined on this episode by Megg, a graduate of Radiant Relationship Academy and embodiment coach based in Manchester, UK. She opens up to share her journey of facing her fear of opening her heart again after shutting herself off from love. Topics they explore together in their conversation include: The roles we play in love (anxious, avoidant / independent, co-dependent) How being a hyper...

Meleah is joined by Camilla Jamieson, who completed Radiant Relationship Academy – Meleah's mentorship program that supports women in overcoming their patterns in dating & relationships and attracting healthy love. Camilla is incredibly vulnerable and generous with what she shares in this episode about her journey of navigating a stressful career and often finding herself in the masculine...

Meleah sits down with Brittany, her Support Coach inside Radiant Relationship Academy , this week to discuss the steps you can take to feel secure in your relationship. Topics they cover include: How to recognize an insecure relationship What does insecurity look like within yourself & within relationships The root causes of insecurity & ways insecurity can impact a relationship How to mov...

Being compatible means the ability to co-exist or live together in unity and harmony. In this solo episode, Leah shares a few tips on how to know if you and the person you're dating are compatible.   Topics covered include: How to get in alignment with yourself and your desires The difference between chemistry and compatibility  What is required to be in a compatible relationship Signs you ar...

We are honored to highlight Ellie's powerful story of overcoming breast cancer at a young age and her path to healing & purpose through self-care. Topics we cover together include: Where true confidence comes from The Science of Self-Love: understanding the Mind-Body Connection for optimal health  How self-love and self-care can transform all areas of your life How Ellie continues to supp...

In this episode, Manda introduces our Spring Season focus topic inside Sisters That Stray Collective: Sensuality. Topics she covers includes: Why we chose this topic What is the practice of Sensuality Why it's important to work with if you're overwhelemed, stressed or anxious How sensuality can soothe our nervous systems and expand our ability to feel more pleasure in everyday moments A...

Meleah is excited to be bringing you a solo episode today on the top 6 biggest mistakes people make in dating that prevent them from finding healthy love AND what to do instead. Meleah has supported 100s of women in having healthier, more fulfilling relationships and if you make these shifts she shares with you today — your dating experience is going to improve! You’ll feel more empowered and star...

We share how we're navigating big life changes and what it means for our sistership as well as the business. Topics we cover include: The original intention behind creating Sisters That Stray Changes happening in our lives and how we're approaching the unknown How this transition has helped us explore our sistership differently How this change will affect our business and the way we work...

We are excited to welcome Nadine Lee on the show for the second time to celebrate the launch of her new book “Sex Priestess” Nadine Lee is a teacher of the feminine tantric arts, feminine embodiment coach, devoted lover and sexual liberator. In this episode, we explore: Who is the Sex Priestess and what she represents How Nadine has risen from darkness & abuse and turned it into her power Full...

In this clip we discuss why a regulated nervous system is the key to self-trust & confidence. Listen to this 9 min clip, OR gain access to the full length episode by joining Sisters That Stray Collective: your first 2 weeks are free! In this clip, we cover tips on how to build self-trust with yourself and how it creates a foundation for self-confidence – if you want to hear the rest, hop insid...

We believe, first and foremost, we get to be the love of our own lives. And in this way, we become an ever better partner, lover, human, mother, friend, etc. Dating ourselves is about deeply connecting to ourselves, doing the things we love to do and are passionate about, spending present, quality time with ourselves. This is about really prioritizing yourself and actively creating a life YOU love...

A modern woman's guide to a turned-on life.  Topics we cover include: Definition of sensuality (it's probably not what you think!) Working with our sensuality is deeper than mindset work – it's rewiring your body  How to start embracing your body’s beauty  The relationship between self-confidence & sensuality Finding your yummy DESIRE for life again Why women sometimes struggle...

For all of 2023, we’re exploring + embodying CONFIDENCE inside of Sisters That Stray Collective .  So we wanted to bring this topic to the podcast to share what we believe is true, embodied confidence. Topics we cover include: why we chose confidence as our theme for 2023 how confidence is often misunderstood & misused  how to tell who the most powerful person in the room is the difference bet...

This is a bonus episode on “Building Self-Trust.”  Listen to this 8 min clip, OR gain access to the full length episode by joining Sisters That Stray Collective: your first 2 weeks are free! In this clip, we cover tips on how to build self-trust with yourself and how it creates a foundation for self-confidence – if you want to hear the rest, hop inside Sisters That Stray Collective with a FREE tri...

One of the most common desires we hear from women is that they want to experience growth in their relationship. They desire for their partnership to be a space where they can experience depth, emotional connection and growth, both individually and together.  Topics we cover include: How to define what "growth" means to you The importance of interdependence in relationships The dangers of...