The VLVT Podcast

Othering is ancient. Archaic. And yet... it's everywhere. Even in love. Especially in love. In this episode, we explore how our most intimate relationships become battlegrounds for the unconscious process of Othering —a deep-rooted survival instinct that tells us: “Different is dangerous.” But what happens when that “different” is your partner? We unpack:🔍 What Othering really is—and why your...

If you've ever felt lost in your relationships—stuck in patterns, misunderstood, or unsure of who you are beneath it all—this episode is for you. Inspired by Jungian analyst James Hollis , we explore the idea that the Self isn’t a fixed identity, but a lifelong journey. 💡 The Self, as Hollis says, is not something we possess—it’s something we move toward. It’s the quiet call to grow, to evolve, a...

In this episode, our founder sits down to say thank you to McGill's Consulting Academy and the students who participated in the case competition this past week. She also brainstorms about marketing, brand value, imagination, and what it means to build a brand. She talks about Nike, Apple, Coca Cola, and how big ideas and big feelings define a brand's success.

In today's episode, our founder sits down with Danial Savad ("Dani Boi'") to explore everything under the sun — attraction, dating, open relationships, getting the "ick", jealousy, pornography, sexual variety, Andrew Tate, the Madonna / Whore complex and toxic masculinity. With openness and honesty this young GenZ / millenial guy dives deep and describes how he sees the...

In this episode, our founder walks you through Tom Ford's incredible film Nocturnal Animals — and explains why this aesthetic beauty of a cinematic masterpiece has important relationship lessons for all of us. As the plot of the film unfolds, we learn how betrayals and emotional wounds can be as painful as physical wounds. This film will change the way you think about relationships, and how yo...

This week's episode examines the toxic formula dating apps have been profiting from and why it's hurting you more than helping. We compare dating apps to VLVT, the first relationship support platform on the market — and discuss how we're on the cutting edge of introducing a new and important concept into the culture: relationship health .

In this week's podcast, our founder gives us a glimpse into the fundraising process. She talks about why startup life can be tough, what motivates the VLVT team to innovate, and why hearing a potential investor say "no" never, ever discourages her. This episode is required listening if you want an intimate look behind the curtain of what happens in the life cycle of a startup at its...

In this episode, our founder sits down with America’s Marriage Crisis Manager — Doctor Becky Whetstone, PhD, a Marriage and Family therapist from Arkansas, USA. They discuss how to finesse a relationship crisis, the importance of mental and relationship health support during difficult moments, why your own personal growth is integral to your relationship & what a midlife crisis really is. They...

In this week’s episode, our founder does a deep dive into hostage negotiation with FBI-trained SWAT Team Negotiator Terry Tucker. Together they investigate tactics such as asking “what” and “how” — and why those questions are more productive than asking “why.” Retired Police Sergeant Tucker also explores power dynamics when negotiating, body language and tactical empathy. Most of all, Terry descri...

Tune into Global Dating Insight's The GDI Podcast on Apple , Spotify and anywhere else you get your fix to hear our Founder & CEO Connie Perl discuss VLVT's business model and brand with the online dating world's prominent reporter Sean Nolan. Together they explore the necessity of emotional intelligence, gender dynamics in the dating world, how sexy AI is in the tech & star...

Our founder and one of her closest friends get together (amidst Montreal’s tornado warning) to discuss the dating climate from a heteronormative cis woman’s perspective. Amanda dishes on dates she’s been on and intimate conversations she’s had with men regarding intimacy, desire and purpose. Tune in to hear a very private conversation between two contemporary women scored by quite a bit of backgro...

Our founder returns to the pod asking you to become a couples therapist for the duration of this episode to co-explore the Jonah Hill Breakup Texting Scandal. Listen in while she breaks down what boundaries might have been crossed, and what double standards may be at play, in this public celebrity breakup. She also highlights some exciting news — the build for our VLVT App, Version 1 has officiall...

Our founder discusses what lies at the heart of VLVT — you. She outlines how VLVT’s ethos and corporate agenda has your needs, desires, and well-being in mind, every step of the way. She also tells a few personal anecdotes and gets intimate about what happens behind the scenes at VLVT. Furthermore, she emphasizes the importance of communication in relationships, and how VLVT will help get rid of m...

VLVT's Creative Director Chloe answers our Pivot Questionnaire and gets deep about her creative process, how to curate a brand's identity, VLVT's emphasis on humanity and nostalgia, and how artificial intelligence may impact human relationships. We discuss the value in mystery, emotionality, human connection, and we explore themes of loneliness, isolation, and social media. We also...

In this week’s episode, the third chapter of Connie’s Master’s thesis explores the socio-cultural and political context of the nineties to now, investigating the crisis of masculinity from the advertised fall of men in the early nineties till today. Topics include masculinity, sexuality, attraction, aggression, domestic violence, rape, gender, the NFL, contact and combat sports. We discuss celebri...

We broach the crisis of masculinity in today's society from a cultural and psychoanalytic perspective, often through the case study of O.J. Simpson. Topics range from Alpha Males, athleticism and dominance hierarchies, domestic abuse, aggression, murder, archetypes, femininity, fetish, attraction, gender, performativity, race, violence, power, sex and relationship dynamics. This episode inclu...

VLVT's Founder, President and CEO gets deep about how VLVT was borne. She talks about VLVT's ethos and mission — to revolutionize relational life — and how important our relationships are to our health, happiness and longevity. She also gets personal and answers VLVT's bio-building Pivot Questionnaire, and explains how the application will support relationship health, enhance emotio...