Hello and Goodbye

Ep 063: Spilling the Tea & Empowering Survivors: An Honest Conversation About Dating, Life & Sexual Assault

TRIGGER WARNING: Leanna and Jared talk openly about sexual assault in the second part of this episode, starting at around minute 40.15. While there are no graphic descriptions, they discuss options for survivors and how best to support and empower a survivor. Leanna also shares a brief, non-descriptive personal scenario, and why she decided to come forward now. In the first part of the episode, Leanna and Jared spill the tea on their lives including updates on Jared's latest dating experiences, Leanna's multiple dating adventures, things they discovered about each other, recommendations and the journey to setting boundaries. It's a fun and moving episode you don't want to miss!

 

If you or someone you know needs help, education or support, you can call the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-4673. You are not alone. Xo

 

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Podcast and music produced by dustinlaumusic@gmail.com

Ep 062: Dating After Divorce, Matchmaking & Iron Men feat. Jade Bianca from Dating After Divorce

Divorce is hard, period. Add in dating after divorce, and you might find yourself overwhelmed. Thank goodness there are amazing people like Jade Bianca, who helps divorcees find love again! Leanna and Jared welcome Jade, creator of Dating After Divorce, to share her story and wisdom for those who are ready to find love again. Not divorced? No sweat. There's still so much valuable input from Jade that can apply to your dating life whether you've engaged in matrimony or not! She talks about the stigmas of divorce, the importance of personal growth in any dating situation, men's mental health and how she uses her matchmaking and coaching services to help her clients broaden their horizons and find the love they've been waiting for. Leanna and Jared also share about their recent trip to St. George, Utah, as Jared completed his half Iron Man and Leanna offered her support while drinking on the sidelines. They share the details of their trip, including one night that led them thinking, "What just happened?". You don't want to miss this episode! 

 

Make sure to follow Jade on IG @dating_after_div and connect with her online at datingafterdivorce.com.

 

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Podcast and music produced by Dustin Lau

Ep 061: Trauma, Eating Disorders, and the Road to Recovery feat. Rachel Sellers

Get ready for another episode about trauma as Leanna and Jared welcome Rachel Sellers, to talk about her expertise in trauma and eating disorders, and how the two are intertwined. As the host of "The Rachel Sellers Podcast", Rachel uses her own experience, as well as extensive education to help provide information and resources for those struggling with eating disorders, which includes an understanding of trauma and how the nervous system works. She discusses the in's and out's of trauma and how polyvagal theory is a crucial element in understanding the body's response. Rachel also discusses the specificity of how eating disorders reflect trauma and the coping mechanisms that often come from the body's response to survival. And of course, Rachel talks about ways to find healing, seek help and move past trauma. Leanna and Jared also catch up as Leanna talks about her active dating life and Jared discusses his new idea for surviving his triathlon. 

 

Make sure to follow Rachel on IG @rachel_elise and connect with her online at www.rachelsellers.com. 

 

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Podcast and music produced by dustinlaumusic@gmail.com

 

 

Ep 060: An Apple & Orgasm a Day Keep the Doctor Away feat. Jenny Jiles

Get your meditation cushion, matcha and vibrator for this special episode, as Leanna and Jared welcome holistic health coach and nutritionist, Jenny Jiles. Jenny shows up to the table with the same knowledge she brings to her clients as she gives listeners an "in" on how holistic health can integrate into your life in as little as five minutes a day. She talks about the benefits of whole foods, meditation and sleep, and the detriment that stress and sugar can have on our lives. Jenny also talks about how sex and orgasms can play a vital role in holistic health. Spoiler alert, sex is good to go. The three then do a speed round as Jenny answers questions about carbs, cookies, plant-based, alcohol and caffeine, and helps give parents some ideas about how to integrate nutrition in their kid's daily routine. Finally, Leanna and Jared catch up as they talk about flirting wars, playing the field and Leanna's new hookup spot. 

 

Make sure to follow Jenny on instagram @jennyjiles and head to her website www.jennyjiles.com for your free discovery call and "Sugar Free Blueprint Program". 

 

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Podcast and music produced by dustinlaumusic@gmail.com

Ep 059: How Soon is Too Soon?

There can be a lot of "rules" in the dating world, and Leanna and Jared are here to talk about their thoughts on "how soon is too soon" and if there's ever a "too soon". After some banter about toe sucking, book recommendations, Jared's training and Leanna's active dating life, the two jump into talking about their own experiences when something happened that they felt happened too soon. Leanna talks about her recent dating experience that triggered her disorganized attachment style, and Jared talks about the pattern he used to fall into with each relationship. Then they talk about if there's actually any rules about "too soon" and come up with one final conclusion, as well as some tools to take away that will allow you to show up to any situation in a secure and healthy way. 

 

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Podcast and music produced by dustinlaumusic@gmail.com

Ep 058: How to Stop Attracting F*ck Boys

Are you tired of dealing with f*ck boys? Leanna and Jared share their thoughts on how to stop attracting f*ck boys and start attracting what you actually want. Leanna shares details of a recent experience and how she was able to navigate and make the best decision for herself, while Jared goes into the more "clinical" definition of a f*ck boy. The two talk about signs and behaviors that may give clues you're getting into bed, pun intended, with the wrong person, and Leanna and Jared also give the key that will allow you to be f*ck boy free, once and for all. Spoiler alert, it has to do with you. They also catch up as Jared talks vaccines and triathlons, Leanna talks about an update on her dating life and they both give recs for new shows to binge! 

 

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Podcast and music produced by dustinlaumusic@gmail.com

Ep 057: What Exactly is Nonviolent Communication? feat. Mara & Rory

What exactly is nonviolent communication (NVC)? Leanna and Jared welcome special guests, Mara and Rory, to talk vulnerably about their discovery and implementation of nonviolent communication, and how their personal exploration and studies of NVC have helped their relationship survive through the pandemic. Jared takes us through the in's and out's of NVC, including observations, feelings, needs and requests, and Rory, Maya and Leanna give examples of how this has played out in their relationships. Rory and Maya also do a role play of exactly how NVC can look during conflict and the importance of using it as a de-escalation tool. And then as always, Jared and Leanna catch up, as Jared talks about his latest dating decision and Leanna talks about her newest dating adventure. Follow us on Instagram @helloandgoodbyepodcast, @_leannajoan and @therealjaredrodrigues. Visit our Patreon page www.patreon.com/helloandgoodbyepodcast and visit our website www.helloandgoodbyepodcast.com for links to our social media, sponsors, Patreon and more! Xo 

 

Podcast and music produced by:  dustinlaumusic@gmail.com

Ep 056: Can You Have Pre-Marital Sex & Be a Christian? feat. Kat Harris

How do pre-marital sex, masturbation and sexuality fit within the Christian church? Leanna & Jared welcome Kat Harris, relationship coach, podcast host of "The Refined Collective" and author of her new book Sexless in the City, to talk about how to navigate sex and Christianity. 

 

Kat opens up about her journey as a young woman in the church and the negative influence of purity culture, to the discovery of her own sexuality and finding empowerment within herself and her body. She talks about the experiences and research that led to the decision of whether or not she wanted to wait until marriage, and how she uses this to help other women find freedom in their sexuality. 

 

Kat, Leanna and Jared also discuss topics such as Christian stigmas around sex before marriage, masturbation, misogyny and how Christianity and political views are often contradictory. 

 

Leanna & Jared also catch up as they both talk about their current situationships, including getting ghosted, having a realization, discovering "red flags", and learning how to communicate emotional unavailability. Enjoy! Xo -L&J

 

Make sure to follow Kat Harris on instagram @therefinedwoman and visit her website https://therefinedwoman.com.

 

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Podcast and music produced by:  dustinlaumusic@gmail.com

Ep 055: Affairs, Commitment Timelines & Emotional Reciprocity

Are you ready for another round of listener questions? Leanna & Jared spend time answering YOUR questions, including how Jared's sober life is going, how to navigate different commitment timelines, what to do when there isn't emotional reciprocity, and last-but-not-least, Jared and Leanna share if they've ever been the "other man/woman." Leanna also opens up about a recent situation that triggered past trauma, and Jared initiates a thoughtful conversation about "cancel culture". It's a beautiful and vulnerable episode that you don't want to miss! Make sure to follow us on Instagram @helloandgoodbyepodcast, @_leannajoan and @therealjaredrodrigues. Visit our Patreon page to become a patron www.patreon.com/helloandgoodbyepodcast and visit our website www.helloandgoodbyepodcast.com for links to our social media, sponsors, Patreon and more! Xo -L&J

Podcast and music produced by:  dustinlaumusic@gmail.com

Ep 054: Becoming Sexually Liberated feat. Brittany Policastro

Get ready for a sex-positive episode as Leanna and Jared welcome Brittany Policastro! Brittany is a sexual liberation and relationship coach, a sexologist, a practitioner of Authentic Tantra, a writer and a yoga teacher. Brittany comes to this episode as her raw self as she opens up about her story of becoming sexually liberated through working through her anxious attachment style, marrying a secure partner, discovering polyamory, navigating STI's, exploring her bisexuality and finding empowerment by breaking sexual stigmas. It's a heartfelt, sexy and eye-opening conversation that you don't want to miss! Leanna and Jared also check in as Leanna talks about her recent struggles post-surgery and recent dating experiences and Jared talks about his continued healing from his breakup. Make sure to follow Brittany on instagram @sexually_liberated, Twitter @sexliberated and visit her website http://brittanypolicastro.com. Follow us on Instagram @helloandgoodbyepodcast, @_leannajoan and @therealjaredrodrigues. Visit our Patreon page to become a patron www.patreon.com/helloandgoodbyepodcast and visit our website www.helloandgoodbyepodcast.com for links to our social media, sponsors, Patreon and more! Enjoy! Xo

Podcast and music produced by:  dustinlaumusic@gmail.com