In this episode of the Learning Love Podcast, Dr. Mark A. Hicks, the host, discusses his new book 'Learning Love,' set to be released on June 10, 2025, by Morgan James Publishing. Dr. Hicks shares his journey of writing and the life lessons about relationships he learned through the experience. He recounts the various stages of his writing process, his move to Prague, fortuitous meetings with friends who guided him through self-publishing, and his eventual collaboration with Morgan James Publishing. Additionally, he delves into broader themes such as the importance of self-love, the practicality of love as a skillset, and the inclusive power of love in overcoming division. The episode emphasizes the application of love in personal and communal life and tackles the misguided belief that love can eradicate all fears and darkness. Instead, it positions love as a balancing force that enhances life quality. The podcast also explores fundamental questions like 'Who made that rule?' to challenge societal norms and encourage listeners to embrace rest and self-worth regardless of productivity levels.
00:00 Welcome to the Learning Love Podcast
00:34 The Journey of Writing 'Learning Love'
02:04 Meeting Don and the Path to Self-Publishing
04:16 From Self-Publishing to Morgan James Publishing
07:58 The Practicality of Love
11:54 The Inclusive Nature of Love
13:35 The Image of Love and Self-Love
19:14 The Goals and Misconceptions of Love
24:56 Questioning Life's Rules
29:10 Final Thoughts and Gratitude
Dr. Mark A. Hicks, author of the book 'Learning Love,' provides tangible, real-life insights on how to build healthy, happy, thriving relationships, even if you come from a dysfunctional family background, have been through a divorce, or struggled with relationships in the past. Love isn't about fate. Love is a skill set, and this is the place to learn that skill set as we spend some time learning love.
Order "Learning Love: Building a Life that Matters and Healthy Relationships that Last": https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/learning-love-mark-a-hicks/1146412363?ean=9781636985954
Visit Dr. Mark A. Hicks online: https://www.markahicks.com/
