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Marriage with Intention#14: 5 Lessons from Top Relationship ExpertsYou can love your partner deeply AND forget to show them you actually like them because you get caught up in keeping up with the demands of daily life.
Last week I went to the In Bloom Relationship Conference in Vancouver and learned from world-renowned relationship experts like Dr. John & Julie Gottman (yes, those Gottmans), Dr. Ramani Durvasula and Dr. Sara Nasserzadeh.
We’ve got 2 kids under three. And we’re tag-teaming bed times, building a business, recording podcasts, healthy habits, meetings, laundry and dinners. And even though Tom and I are building a beautiful life...2025-04-1331 min
Let's Talk Love | A Real Love Ready PodcastA Sneak Peek into In Bloom 2025When it comes to love and relationships, we are bombarded with myths and fairy tale notions. We asked the experts: What is one relationship myth you’d love to dispel? In this special episode, our In Bloom 2025 speakers—Dr. Sara Nasserzadeh, Damona Hoffman, Dr. Ramani Durvasula, Silvy Khoucasian, Bryan Reeves, and Dr. Shamyra Howard—come together for a dynamic conversation on love, dating, and relationships.From the pressures of “relationship goals” to the myth that couples become one when they commit, our expert panel breaks down some of the biggest misconceptions about love. They share insights on individuali...2025-03-0629 min
In This BodyHow Love Lives in the Body with Dr. Sara NasserzadehJoin Ailey Jolie and Dr. Sara Nasserzadeh, an author, speaker and thinking partner with a PhD in Social Psychology and specialisation in Sexuality, Relationships, and Intercultural Fluency, on this episode of In This Body. They discuss the Emergent Love Model, which identifies six essential ingredients for lasting relationships: attraction, respect, trust, compassion, shared vision, and loving behaviors. The conversation explores the importance of understanding where efforts in relationships should be directed, the cultural influences on relational dynamics, and the distinction between sexual chemistry and sexual harmony. Dr. Sara Nasserzadeh emphasizes the role of the nervous system in relationships and...2025-01-3048 min
This Tantric Life with Layla Martin6 Ingredients You Need to Build a Lifetime of Love with Dr. Sara NasserzadehShownotes Why 1+1=3 in love and relationships The 6 ingredients to build a lifetime of love Why attunement is one of the most powerful tools Dr. Nasserzadeh’s “soak together before you sink together” method How to show up with compassion even if you don’t understand someone Sexual harmony vs sexual chemistry Bio Building world peace, one relationship at a time is the mission of Dr. Sara Nasserzadeh, a globally renowned and award-winning author, speaker and relationship expert. With a PhD...2025-01-261h 20
Dan & TerriThe Ingredients of Emergent Love: Crafting a Balanced and Harmonious RelationshipWelcome to the "Dan & Terri Podcast," where we explore the dynamic world of love, relationships, and sexuality with expert insights and lively discussions. In this episode, we dive into the fascinating concepts explored in a CNN article by Ian Kerner, featuring Dr. Sara Nasserzadeh, a renowned therapist specializing in sexuality and relationships. Dr. Nasserzadeh challenges the traditional idea of finding your "better half" and introduces a revolutionary concept called "emergent love."Emergent love is not just a romantic ideal—it's a practical framework built on six key ingredients: mutual attraction, trust, respect, compassion, shared vision, and loving be...2024-10-0815 min
Then, Now & TomorrowThe Secret Ingredient in Work Relationships?In a world where workplace dynamics often prioritize efficiency over emotional connection, could love be the missing element that transforms professional relationships?“The way you do one relationship is how you do all relationships—from the bedroom to the boardroom,” says relationship expert Dr. Sara Nasserzadeh. Her book, "Love by Design: 6 Ingredients to Build a Lifetime of Love," provides a pathway for couples to deepen their sense of connection and shared understanding.In this episode, Dr. Nasserzadeh and neurobiology expert Rajkumari Neogy apply these ideas to the workplace. They break down the core ingredients of love...2024-08-2345 min
Clever with Amy DeversEp. 206: Love by Design’s Dr. Sara Nasserzadeh on the 6 Ingredients of Emergent Love [Rebroadcast]Here’s my Valentine to you, Clever listeners. This episode is all about love and how to intentionally design and build the long-lasting, mutually fulfilling, loving relationships you desire. Dr. Sara Nasserzadeh, author of Love By Design: 6 Ingredients to Build a Lifetime of Love unpacks her paradigm-shifting model of Emergent Love, and helps us with exercises and epiphany-inducing re-defines of attraction, respect, trust, compassion, shared vision, and loving behaviors. Along the way we learn to spot and avoid the common misfires and disconnects, and how this new way of thinking and behaving serves to benefit ALL of your relationships. Wh...2024-08-0655 min
SXY Radiance: The PodcastEp. 22: "Love By Design...6 ingredients to Build a Lifetime of Love", a conversation Dr. Sara Nasserzadeh on her latest book. Get ready to learn how to create and/or enhance, a SXY love that lasts over time and thrives!In this SXY Radiance: The Podcast episode, we talk to internationally renowned speaker, author and Social Psychologist, Dr. Sara Nasserzadeh, PhD, DipPST, CSC, about how to create a lasting, loving, thriving romantic relationship over a lifetime. We discuss key topics in her latest book, 'Love By Design: 6 Ingredients to Build a Lifetime of Love'. Inspired by her own life and backed by two decades of research, Dr. Sara sincerely shares her evidence based concepts on "emergent love". Filled with inspiring narrative, this conversation will no doubt inspire you to go within, dig d...2024-06-211h 01
Let's Talk Love | A Real Love Ready PodcastDr. Sara Nasserzadeh - Strengthening Relationship BondsThis week on Let’s Talk Love, Robin Ducharme sits down with Dr. Sara Nazarzadeh to discuss her new book, Love by Design. Dr. Sara shares 6 essential ingredients for Emergent Love: attraction, respect, trust, shared vision, compassion, and loving behaviours. After over a decade of research and clinical practice, Dr. Sara discovered these pillars as non-negotiables for create thriving relationships. The conversation highlights the importance of daily and consistent loving behaviors, the evolution of attraction, and the need for continuous connection and communication. Dr. Sara and Robin also examine the impact of personal growth and how we change in life...2024-06-2055 min
The Dude TherapistDesign Your Love w/ Dr. Sara NasserzadehDr. Sara, an expert on relationships, discusses the six ingredients for designing the love people deserve. These ingredients can be applied to all types of relationships, including those with parents, siblings, children, and coworkers. The conversation explores the importance of attraction, respect, trust, compatibility, communication, and growth in maintaining thriving relationships. It emphasizes the need to focus on the right aspects of a relationship and not rely solely on love to save it. The discussion also challenges common misconceptions about sex and physical attraction in relationships. In this conversation, Eli Weinstein discusses the six key ingredients for a successful...2024-06-1955 min
Love, Sex & Intimacy6 Ingredients to Healthy Relationships with Dr Sara NasserzadehToday I’m delighted to be joined by Dr. Sara Nasserzadeh, author of "Love by Design: 6 Ingredients to Build a Lifetime of Love.”Based on two decades of research and work with couples globally, her book offers a fresh perspective on cultivating lasting love, focusing on six core relational ingredients essential for a thriving partnership. If you are looking to deepen your understanding of healthy relationships, "Love by Design" is a great read. In this conversation, Dr Sara introduces the emergent love model, the 6 key ingredients of emergent love, what she observes about romantic love today...2024-06-031h 04
Permission for PleasureWhat Are You Saying With Your Touch?Loving behaviors is one of the six ingredients Dr. Sara Nasserzadeh has found necessary to build a lifetime of love. In this second part of our conversation, we talk about the importance of touch and developing a touch lexicon within your relationship. We get specific about all the ways to touch and how to make sure the touch given is received as intended. Sara also shares her distinction between sexual chemistry and sexual harmony, to help couples create desire and arousal as relationships evolve over time.Dr. Sara Nasserzadeh is an Author, Speaker and Thinking Partner...2024-05-1524 minPermission for PleasureWhat do you call your genitals?The names we do or don’t call our genitals are fascinating. Where do these terms come from? What about the silence around our private parts? Dr. Sara Nasserzadeh, who specializes in the fields of human sexuality and relationships, joins me to share her research about genitals around the world. From what we call them and how we groom them, to our relationship with them. We discuss practices around pubic hair, beauty standards, penis size and more. At the end of the episode, Sara shares an exercise to help us begin a healthier relationship with our genitals.2024-05-0133 min
Dateable: Your insider's look into modern dating and relationshipsS18E7: A New Model For Love w/ Dr. Sara NasserzadehDo successful partnerships need more than love? We're told that two people meet, fall in love, and come together as one....but is this model deeply flawed? We're chatting with Dr. Sara Nasserzadeh about her new model for love that she believes is more sustainable for a lifetime together. We're discussing the differences between emergent and submergent partnerships, the 6 ingredients for lasting love, and how you can start thinking about designing your love life, even if you're single. Follow Dr. Sara @dr.saranasserzadeh and learn more about her work at https://www.sara-nasserzadeh.com/. And buy the...2024-04-101h 14
The Parenting Coach PodcastS08|12 - Key Ingredients to Healthy, Intimate and Thriving Partnerships with Sara NasserzadehJoin my conversation today with relationship expert Dr. Sara Nasserzadeh. She is an Author, Speaker and Thinking Partner with a PhD in Social Psychology and specialization in the fields of human sexuality and relationships. She has over two decades of experience working with thousands of couples across the globe. Widely respected by her peers for her research, powerful keynote speeches, educational platforms and award-winning publications, her ground-breaking work has garnered global attention, with media outlets such as NPR, BBC, ABC, CNN and USA Today.In this interview you’ll hear: Sara share about her new book and...2024-04-0130 min
Pleasure Project: Sex and RelationshipsLove by Design w/ Dr. Sara Nasserzadeh | Szn. 2 Ep. 4Dr. Sara Nasserzadeh is a globally renowned author, speaker and thinking partner. Her third book Love by Design: 6 Ingredients to Build a Lifetime of Love is the result of her two-decade-long research on the status of thriving relationships and its key ingredients, namely: attraction, respect, trust, shared vision, compassion, and loving behaviors. Dr. Nasserzadeh whose work has been featured on NPR, the BBC, ABC, CNN, and USA Today, is based in Los Angeles, CA, and travels widely.In this episode Dr. Jenn and Dr. Sara discuss her new book at length. Dr. Sara says, “Love is a jo...2024-03-2151 min
Relationship AdviceKeys To Building A Lifetime Of LoveUnfortunately, love and relationships don't necessarily come naturally to us. But that's ok! We can gain the tools and strategies to cultivate a life full of love and relationships that are fulfilling and healthy. Listen to today's show for amazing tips to start improving your relationship today. In this episode with Dr. Sara Nasserzadeh we discuss relationship advice topics that include:
Tools to understand ourselves so we can better relate with others through the love blueprint
Understanding the underlying meaning that we may be attaching to things our partner does
Specific tools and questions to get to...2024-03-2050 minRelationship AdviceKeys To Building A Lifetime Of LoveUnfortunately, love and relationships don't necessarily come naturally to us. But that's ok! We can gain the tools and strategies to cultivate a life full of love and relationships that are fulfilling and healthy. Listen to today's show for amazing tips to start improving your relationship today. In this episode with Dr. Sara Nasserzadeh we discuss relationship advice topics that include:
Tools to understand ourselves so we can better relate with others through the love blueprint
Understanding the underlying meaning that we may be attaching to things our partner does
Specific tools and questions to get to...2024-03-2050 min
LIVE BOLDLY with SaraDo You Want a Fulfilling Relationship? Find the Ingredients with Dr. Sara NasserzadehSara welcomes Dr. Sara Nasserzadeh , an author and speaker with a PhD in Social Psychology and specialization in Sexuality, Relationships, and Intercultural Fluency. Dr. Nasserzadeh is an award-winning author with three books. Her new book, Love By Design: 6 Ingredients for a lifetime of love, is based on research with hundreds of couples over a decade. As a sought-after speaker Dr. Nasserzadeh has presented more than 500 keynote addresses and has been featured by the BBC, ABC News, Al Jazeera, CNN, NPR, goop and more. She was named as one of th...2024-02-2851 min
The Midlife Makeover Show | Women Over 40, Menopause Support, Life After Divorce, Empty Nest Advice, Aging Gracefully172 💟 The Art of Thriving Relationships: 6 Ingredients for Lasting Love with Dr. Sara NasserzadehIn this enlightening episode of The Midlife Makeover Show, we're honored to host the esteemed Dr. Sara Nasserzadeh, a renowned author, speaker, and expert in human sexuality and relationships. With her PhD in social psychology, Dr. Nasserzadeh has dedicated her career to enhancing relational health and fostering thriving connections. She brings to the table her third book, "Love by Design: Six Ingredients to Build a Lifetime of Love," which distills her two decades of research into the essential components of flourishing relationships: attraction, respect, trust, shared vision, compassion, and loving behaviors.
As we sit down w...2024-02-2255 min
Reimagining LoveLove By Design: Why Couples Succeed with Dr. Sara NasserzadehDr. Sara Nasserzadeh returns to Reimagining Love to share her research on the six ingredients that help love bloom into a thriving relationship. In this conversation, Dr. Sara encourages us to move beyond our culture's myth of finding a perfect mate and instead, focus on creating something special together. Relevant links: Love by Design: 6 Ingredients to Build a Lifetime of Love by Dr. Sara NasserzadehUse code "Reimagine" for 10% off Dr. Sara's Relationship Panoramic Inventory (Valid until 2/29/24)Learn more about Dr. Sara NasserzadehOrder Dr. Alexandra's new book, Love Eve...2024-02-2059 min
SexologyEP374 - Unraveling the Secrets to a Thriving RelationshipWelcome to episode 374 of Sexology Podcast! Today I am delighted to be speaking with Dr. Sara Nasserzadeh. In today's episode, Dr. Sara Nasserzadeh discusses her book and her new model of emerging love. The model focuses on six main ingredients for a successful relationship: attraction, trust, shared vision, respect, compassion, and acts of being loving towards one another. She expands on the role of attraction and the concept of building on physical chemistry to create sexual harmony. Dr. Sara Nasserzadeh, a distinguished expert in Sexuality, Relationships, and Intercultural Fluency, is recognized for her global contributions as...2024-02-2038 min
Experience Into A Immersive Full Audiobook This Weekend.Love by Design: 6 Ingredients to Build a Lifetime of Love by Dr Sara NasserzadehPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/681612to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Love by Design: 6 Ingredients to Build a Lifetime of Love
Author: Dr Sara Nasserzadeh
Narrator: Nikki Massoud
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 12 hours 52 minutes
Release date: February 15, 2024
Genres: Relationships & Intimacy
Publisher's Summary:
‘A revelatory re-conceptualization of how we create love’ Dr Emily Nagoski We are so used to hearing that ‘love is blind’, ‘you will know when you meet the one’ and that love should be ‘unconditional’. However, are these idioms the best way to secure successful lasting relationships? Or might we have been given the wrong handbook for love? Dr Sara Nasserza...2024-02-1512h 52Find Best-Selling Full Audiobooks in Health & Wellness, Relationships & IntimacyLove by Design: 6 Ingredients to Build a Lifetime of Love by Dr Sara NasserzadehPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/681612to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Love by Design: 6 Ingredients to Build a Lifetime of Love
Author: Dr Sara Nasserzadeh
Narrator: Nikki Massoud
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 12 hours 52 minutes
Release date: February 15, 2024
Genres: Relationships & Intimacy
Publisher's Summary:
‘A revelatory re-conceptualization of how we create love’ Dr Emily Nagoski We are so used to hearing that ‘love is blind’, ‘you will know when you meet the one’ and that love should be ‘unconditional’. However, are these idioms the best way to secure successful lasting relationships? Or might we have been given the wrong handbook for love? Dr Sara Nasserza...2024-02-1512h 52
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Title: Love by Design: 6 Ingredients to Build a Lifetime of Love
Author: Dr Sara Nasserzadeh
Narrator: Nikki Massoud
Format: Unabridged
Length: 12:52:35
Language: English
Release date: 02-15-24
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers UK
Genres: Health & Wellness, Marriage & Family
Summary:
A revelatory re-conceptualization of how we create love Dr Emily Nagoski
We are so used to hearing that love is blind, you will know when you meet the one and that love should be unconditional. However, are these idioms the best way to secure successful lasting relationships? Or might we have...2024-02-1512h 52
Slate BooksWell, Now: What We Get Wrong About LoveOn this week’s episode of Well, Now’s ditching the flowers and grand romantic gestures we often see on Valentine’s Day.There’s tons of research about how loving relationships contribute to wellness, as well as how lacking those relationships can play a part in adverse health outcomes. But what if our entire understanding of love is misguided? Kavita and Maya talk with relationship expert Dr. Sara Nasserzadeh about what she says are the six components for creating real, long-lasting intimate relationships. Her latest book is called Love By Design: Six Ingredients to Build a L...2024-02-1435 min
Well, NowWhat We Get Wrong About LoveOn this week’s episode of Well, Now’s ditching the flowers and grand romantic gestures we often see on Valentine’s Day.There’s tons of research about how loving relationships contribute to wellness, as well as how lacking those relationships can play a part in adverse health outcomes. But what if our entire understanding of love is misguided? Kavita and Maya talk with relationship expert Dr. Sara Nasserzadeh about what she says are the six components for creating real, long-lasting intimate relationships. Her latest book is called Love By Design: Six Ingredients to Build a L...2024-02-1435 min
Slate Gender and SocietyWell, Now: What We Get Wrong About LoveOn this week’s episode of Well, Now’s ditching the flowers and grand romantic gestures we often see on Valentine’s Day.There’s tons of research about how loving relationships contribute to wellness, as well as how lacking those relationships can play a part in adverse health outcomes. But what if our entire understanding of love is misguided? Kavita and Maya talk with relationship expert Dr. Sara Nasserzadeh about what she says are the six components for creating real, long-lasting intimate relationships. Her latest book is called Love By Design: Six Ingredients to Build a L...2024-02-1435 min
Slate ConversationsWell, Now: What We Get Wrong About LoveOn this week’s episode of Well, Now’s ditching the flowers and grand romantic gestures we often see on Valentine’s Day.There’s tons of research about how loving relationships contribute to wellness, as well as how lacking those relationships can play a part in adverse health outcomes. But what if our entire understanding of love is misguided? Kavita and Maya talk with relationship expert Dr. Sara Nasserzadeh about what she says are the six components for creating real, long-lasting intimate relationships. Her latest book is called Love By Design: Six Ingredients to Build a L...2024-02-1435 min
Slate HealthWell, Now: What We Get Wrong About LoveOn this week’s episode of Well, Now’s ditching the flowers and grand romantic gestures we often see on Valentine’s Day.There’s tons of research about how loving relationships contribute to wellness, as well as how lacking those relationships can play a part in adverse health outcomes. But what if our entire understanding of love is misguided? Kavita and Maya talk with relationship expert Dr. Sara Nasserzadeh about what she says are the six components for creating real, long-lasting intimate relationships. Her latest book is called Love By Design: Six Ingredients to Build a L...2024-02-1435 min
Marriage Therapy RadioEp 307 The Ingredients of Love with Dr. Sara Nasserzadeh, PhDZach has an engaging conversation with Dr. Sara Nasserzadeh about her research and new book Love by Design. Laura is off this week. They discuss the 6 ingredients to build lasting love. You can learn more about Dr. Nasserzadeh's work and order her book at https://www.sara-nasserzadeh.com/ Sponsor:Stop wasting money on things you don’t use. Cancel your unwanted subscriptions by going to https://rocketmoney.com/mtr Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2024-02-1354 min
About ProgressA New Way to Love and Be Loved || with Dr. Sara NasserzadehSo many things inform our personal definition of love: how we were raised, how love was modeled for us, our culture, and more. But what is the most meaningful definition of love? Dr. Sara Nasserzadeh is a world-renowned social psychologist, specializing in sexuality and relationships. Based on her research, she shares a new way to look at love, and as part of that, a new way to love and be loved. Dr. Sara is interested in helping people move past a more superficial love, to the type of love that more lasting, more real, and m...2024-02-1254 min
60 Mindful MinutesSix Ingredients for Love with Sara NasserzadehDr. Sara Nasserzadeh shares insights from her book, Love by Design, offering a new Emergent Love Model for modern relationships. This revolutionary approach, born from extensive research and global couple insights, identifies six relational ingredients for successful partnerships: attraction, respect, trust, compassion, shared vision, and loving behaviors. The result is a transformative blueprint for cultivating lasting love, surpassing outdated ideals of romantic relationships. Guest Bio Dr. Sara Nasserzadeh is a world renowned author, speaker and consultant with a PhD in Social Psychology. In the past two decades, she has worked across 40 countries and i...2024-02-0652 min60 Mindful MinutesSix Ingredients for Love with Sara NasserzadehDr. Sara Nasserzadeh shares insights from her book, Love by Design, offering a new Emergent Love Model for modern relationships. This revolutionary approach, born from extensive research and global couple insights, identifies six relational ingredients for successful partnerships: attraction, respect, trust, compassion, shared vision, and loving behaviors. The result is a transformative blueprint for cultivating lasting love, surpassing outdated ideals of romantic relationships. Guest Bio Dr. Sara Nasserzadeh is a world renowned author, speaker and consultant with a PhD in Social Psychology. In the past two decades, she has worked across 40 countries and i...2024-02-0652 min
Enjoy A Addictive Full Audiobook On Your Commute.Love by Design: 6 Ingredients to Build a Lifetime of Love by Sara NasserzadehPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/693035to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Love by Design: 6 Ingredients to Build a Lifetime of Love
Author: Sara Nasserzadeh
Narrator: Sara Nasserzadeh, Nikki Massoud
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 12 hours 53 minutes
Release date: February 6, 2024
Genres: Relationships & Intimacy
Publisher's Summary:
Redefine romance and build loving connections you yearn for with the help of this guide for couples—perfect for readers of 8 Rules of Love and the Love Prescription. Grounded in two decades of original research and work with couples from around the world, Love by Design introduces a groundbreaking new foundation for love: The Emergent Love Model. As...2024-02-0612h 53
Clever with Amy DeversEp. 206: Love by Design’s Dr. Sara Nasserzadeh on the 6 Ingredients of Emergent LoveHere’s my Valentine to you, Clever listeners. This episode is all about love and how to intentionally design and build the long-lasting, mutually fulfilling, loving relationships you desire. Dr. Sara Nasserzadeh, author of Love By Design: 6 Ingredients to Build a Lifetime of Love unpacks her paradigm-shifting model of Emergent Love, and helps us with exercises and epiphany-inducing re-defines of attraction, respect, trust, compassion, shared vision, and loving behaviors. Along the way we learn to spot and avoid the common misfires and disconnects, and how this new way of thinking and behaving serves to benefit ALL of your relationships. Wh...2024-02-0655 minFind Best-Selling Full Audiobooks in Health & Wellness, Relationships & IntimacyLove by Design: 6 Ingredients to Build a Lifetime of Love by Sara NasserzadehPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/693035to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Love by Design: 6 Ingredients to Build a Lifetime of Love
Author: Sara Nasserzadeh
Narrator: Sara Nasserzadeh, Nikki Massoud
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 12 hours 53 minutes
Release date: February 6, 2024
Genres: Relationships & Intimacy
Publisher's Summary:
Redefine romance and build loving connections you yearn for with the help of this guide for couples—perfect for readers of 8 Rules of Love and the Love Prescription. Grounded in two decades of original research and work with couples from around the world, Love by Design introduces a groundbreaking new foundation for love: The Emergent Love Model. As...2024-02-0612h 53
'Deepen with Christina' by Christina WeberDWC 097: Ink Your Legacy - Write a Bestselling Book with MeiMei FoxEver dreamt of becoming a published author? Join this captivating conversation with Christina and 2x New York Times Bestselling Author and Stanford-trained psychologist, MeiMei Fox. With an extensive portfolio spanning over a dozen non-fiction books and nearly 1,000 articles for prestigious platforms like Forbes and Huffington Post, MeiMei's 25-year dedication to literature is evident. Since 2009, she’s empowered high-performers, and her invaluable expertise illuminates the "Your Bestselling Book" accelerator program, debuting on September 18, 2023. Blending her profound love for writing with high-performance coaching, MeiMei unveils a six-week program tailored for the next wave of successful authors. Tune in to grasp the nuances of t...2023-08-281h 13
Let's Talk Love | A Real Love Ready PodcastDr. Sara Nasserzadeh - Turning Love On Its HeadThis week we are joined by Dr. Sara Nasserzadeh. Dr. Sara is a renowned social psychologist who has a deep understanding of human sexuality and relationships. She has worked with individuals and couples across the globe to help them build strong, meaningful relationships. In this episode, we explore Dr. Sara's unique approach to love, which is based on her Emergent Love Model. This model teaches us how to cultivate love through intentional, continuous, daily effort. We discuss the pillars of strong relationships and the key ingredients necessary for a partnership to thrive. Regardless of rel...2023-02-2341 min
Cultural Humility PodcastIran: Restoring Human Rights
Dr. Sara Nasserzadeh and I discuss the current events in Iran and what we need to understand about the communities there, what is changing, and what we can do here in the United States to support Iranian communities. Dr. Nasserzadeh also discusses her personal journey and current work with Iranian communities, both locally and globally.
Dr. Sara Nasserzadeh, PhD, is a social psychologist and global thought leader in the fields of couples counseling, cross-cultural fluency, diversity and inclusion. She has practiced across the world, including in London, New York and Palo Alto, and currently in Beverly Hills, Ca...2022-12-2145 minReimagining LoveDiscernment in Dating: Cutting Through the Noise with Dr. Sara NasserzadehDating is hard enough, and with so many voices offering advice, opinions, and hot takes, it can be challenging to tune in with yourself and how you really feel about a new prospect. Dr. Alexandra invites Dr. Sara Nasserzadeh on the show to answer a question from a listener who is having this exact challenge, and they discuss ways to regulate the nervous system and tune in with the body before, during, and after a date.Subscribe to Dr. Alexandra’s Newsletter:https://dralexandrasolomon.com/subscribe/The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel Va...2022-01-1845 min
The goop PodcastA New Paradigm for LoveSara Nasserzadeh, PhD, is a social psychologist who sees both couples and individuals in her Los Angeles-based practice. She joins Erica Chidi to talk about what happens when you’re at the end of a relationship, how to navigate a divorce, and how to start or sustain a long-term partnership along the way. Nasserzadeh believes our definition of love needs to be flipped on its head. She shares a new way of thinking about and experiencing different kind of loves, which is all part of her emergent love model. Keep listening until the end for a practical exercise to he...2021-12-0744 minReimagining LoveTrailer - Reimagining LoveReimagining Love with Dr. Alexandra Solomon is your destination for profound, enlightening discussions about love, family, intimacy, and everything in between — a podcast that gives us the opportunity to reimagine ourselves, our relationships, and our world. Hosted by renowned clinical psychologist, professor, and award-winning author Dr. Alexandra Solomon, featuring conversations with notable guests from the worlds of therapy, academia, and pop-culture.To join our conversation about the relationships that matter most, subscribe or follow the podcast today.(Guest voices include: Esther Perel, Nick Viall, Dr. Sara Nasserzadeh, Dr. Adia Gooden, Shadeen Francis)Subscribe to...2021-09-3002 min
The Sexy Lifestyle with Carol and DavidSEXUAL HARMONY AND INTIMATE LOVEDo you ever think that maybe you need to see a couples therapist? Even if your sex life is good, don’t you think you deserve more? Wouldn’t it be nice to have a better, stronger, more loving relationship? Join us with Speaker, Author, Couples Therapist and Researcher, Dr Sara Nasserzadeh, who wants to create world peace – one relationship at a time. She has a unique perspective on love, sexual chemistry, sexual harmony and jealousy. She is passionate about exploring how human connections lead to meaningful and fulfilling relationships.2021-09-031h 04The Sexy Lifestyle with Carol and DavidINTIMATE COMMUNICATIONAre you have trouble asking for what you want in bed? Perhaps you’re feeling insecure about the moans and groans that naturally occur during sex. What about after the fact - do you ever discuss how good or how bad or how to improve your sexual pleasure? Join us as we participate in a Sexpert Panel Discussion moderated by Dr. Ava Cadell from LoveUniv.com, all about Intimate Communication – Before, During and After Sex, together with 5 other Sexperts in this field: Dr. Emily Morse, Dr. Shannon Chavez, Dr. Megan Stubbs, Dr. Sara Nasserzadeh, Dr. Hernando Chaves.2021-07-231h 04
Catriona BoffardModern concepts of love, sex & pleasure with Dr Sara Nasserzadeh - S2E2What kind of love do you have for one another as partners? And what are you expectations of love and of your partner?
Dr. Sara Nasserzadeh is a social psychologist and global thought leader in the fields of couples counselling, cross-cultural fluency, diversity and inclusion. She has numerous awards and accolades, is a respected author of both academic and general books and papers, and is a trusted expert for global media, including for the BBC, CNN and . She’s also someone I look up to and respect hugely in our field. She has extensive experience researching and working wi...2021-02-041h 03Asking For A FriendModern concepts of love, sex & pleasure with Dr Sara Nasserzadeh - S2E2What kind of love do you have for one another as partners? And what are you expectations of love and of your partner?
Dr. Sara Nasserzadeh is a social psychologist and global thought leader in the fields of couples counselling, cross-cultural fluency, diversity and inclusion. She has numerous awards and accolades, is a respected author of both academic and general books and papers, and is a trusted expert for global media, including for the BBC, CNN and . She’s also someone I look up to and respect hugely in our field. She has extensive experience researching and working wi...2021-02-041h 03
the little black fishEnhancing Couples' Sexuality- Bonus episodeIn this dialogue Dr. McCarty is joining me from North Carolina today to bring us wisdom on the power dynamic of couples as it relates to sexual desire across life span and very practical and solid tools as how to manage them and even solve them. Erotic voice, responsive desire, why is sex more interactive and human over time. How to honor your sexuality while age. Introducing pleasure and relationships after losing a partner, good sex cannot save a bad relationship, but bad sex can break a good relationship, various forms and shapes of pleasure within a coupledom. Why...2021-01-1546 minthe little black fishMoving from Racial Literacy to Becoming an Antiracist"I am the therapist, yet my white clients don't shy away from advising me". When you are in the position of privilege you don't see how it shows up in all your interactions. In this dialogue I had the pleasure to have an insightful dialogue with my dear colleague and mentor Dr. Kenneth Hardy. Dr. Hardy is one of the most original voices in the discourse around racial identity and family therapy. We touch upon three main topics with very fresh perspectives: 1) multiple identities, intersectionality of these identities and the context in which they exist, being perceived and received...2021-01-0643 min
The Orgasm Cult2. What is an orgasm?This podcast is now the subject of a legal complaint by Nicole Daedone, Rachel Cherwitz, OneTaste Incorporated, the Institute of OM LLC and OM IP Co. Before we dive into the story of One Taste, we go back to basics on the female orgasm.What exactly is an orgasm?What’s going on in the body and the brain during the process?Why do some women struggle to experience orgasm?And what’s the best way to get there?We find out with neuroscientist and sex therapist Dr N...2020-11-2317 minThe Orgasm Cult2. What is an orgasm?Before we dive into the story of One Taste, we go back to basics on the female orgasm.
What exactly is an orgasm?
What’s going on in the body and the brain during the process?
Why do some women struggle to experience orgasm?
And what’s the best way to get there?
We find out with neuroscientist and sex therapist Dr Nan Wise, author of Why Good Sex Matters: Understanding the Neuroscience of Pleasure for a Smarter, Happier and More Purpose-Filled Life, and social psychologist and psychotherapist Dr Sara Nasserzadeh, co-author of the Orgasm Answer Guide.
Presenter: Nastaran Tavakoli-Far
Prod...2020-11-1800 min
the little black fishThe Science and Art of Self-Care | Dr. Emily Nagoski | Easthampton, MAToday I am in dialogue with my dear friend and colleague Dr. Emily Nagoski. This episode is different than any other. I honestly didn’t know how to introduce it rather than extend a heartfelt invitation to you all to listen to her and listen well. Emily takes us on a meaningful, inspiring, personal and powerful journey from struggles with moments of darkness to joy and pleasure. Emily is a world-renowned expert in women’s wellbeing and sexual health. She is a New York Times bestselling author and has multiple popular TED Talks to her credit. She says I am a...2020-07-1752 min
the little black fishDebunking Sexual Desire | Dr. Lori Brotto | Vancouver, BCIn this dialogue I am in conversation with my dear colleague Dr. Lori Brotto from Vancuver, Canada to debunk myths around sexual desire. Lori has a unique position as a researcher and a clinician to translate scientific data into practical tools and tips for everyone to benefit from. She is a master expert in the science of KT (Knowledge Transition). She is the Director of the Sexual Health Laboratory at the university of British Columbia and chairs the Canada research in women’s sexual health. In our conversation Lori will bring us pearls of wisdom from her book, Better se...2020-07-1039 min
the little black fishArranged Marriages, American Style | Professor Pepper Schwartz | Seattle, WAToday, I am in dialogue with my dear colleague and New Times Best Selling author, professor Pepper Schwartz. Pepper is an inspiration for many who work in the field of sexuality and relationships. As a sociologist at the university of Washington in Seattle, with 25 books, multiple research papers and two Ted Talks to her credit, Pepper brings a rich and holistic perspective into our conversation about what takes to create a thriving relationship. She generously shares her top learnings as one of the three relationship experts on the show, Married at First Sight which is a series on Lifetime...2020-07-0347 min
the little black fishEducation Redefined | John Doran | Dublin, IrelandIn this dialogue, John Doran the author of “A way to wellbeing” joins me from Ireland to discuss education during and post pandemic. John offers an optimistic view by inviting us to embrace adverse events. He says: “what you meet and greet will defeat and what you resist tends to persist”. He talks about the meaning of education and what young people need to thrive in the future that is yet to be created. He invites us to compare ourselves with ourselves yesterday, not another person. He highlights that selfcare of parents is critical not selfish and advises us on findi...2020-06-2741 min
the little black fishCyber Infidelity | Dr. Marlene Wasserman | Cape Town, South AfricaIn this dialogue, Marlene joins me from Cape Town, South Africa as we discuss Cyber Infidelity and her experience of navigating dilemmas that have occurred in working with the controversial dating site, Ashley Madison. Marlene is a clinical sexologist with four published books as well as an accredited Ted Talk speaker. Marlene shares insights from her research, differences she’s identified between in-person and cyber infidelity, why she felt she needed different tools to work with couples with this experience rather than others, the underlying motivation behind an affair, the pain of the experience, and possible ways to...2020-06-1947 min
the little black fishHope Focus | Sebastian Rich | CyprusIn this dialogue Sebastian and I have a transparent conversation about making connections through preserving human dignity and seeing people for all that they are and not what they are expected to be portrayed as. Sebastian is a world-renowned photographer who focuses on capturing some of the most sensitive, inspiring and heart-wrenching moments in our current history. Sebastian’s photos capture hopes and sorrows all in one shot. He is based in Cyprus but was in lockdown in Devon, England at the time of this interview. He brings his whole self to our conversation from an a...2020-06-1236 min
the little black fishBlack Sexuality & Your Relationship with Your Skin | Dr. James Wadley | New Jersey, USAI am in dialogue with my dear friend and colleague Dr. James Wadley to speak about our relationship with our skin. Skin is what we hold the closest to us and for some of us it becomes the most confusing and conflict-ridden relationship. The most recent racially charged brutalities happened after the recording of this episode however since the systemic oppression towards the people of color and minorities is not a new concept, there are pearls of wisdom that could be taken away from our conversation to sooth pains and give us a vision for the future. James is...2020-06-0537 min
the little black fishBeing Transformed and Transferred through Technology | Gaymon Bennett | Phoenix, AZIn this dialogue, Gaymon and I examine the question of how technology is shaping our identities and the way we relate its use to life, ourselves, and others around us. We talk about the importance of ‘space and place’ to make us grounded, and the power of imagination which can help us see what is possible in relation to moving us forward. Dr. Bennett is an associate professor of religion, science, and technology at Arizona State University. Dr. Bennett's work is a cross-sectional approach using technology, science, religion, and history; concepts that don’t necessarily come together in most...2020-05-2947 min
the little black fishSex, Sleep and Coupledom | Dr. Britney Blair | San Francisco, CAIn this dialogue Dr. Blair and I talk about relationships with sleep and discuss how feelings about bedrooms, beds, and bed-partners can impact the quality of sleep. In our society, there is a stigma against couples that sleep in separate beds. The term ‘sleep divorce’ is a socialized term that stigmatizes the practice of sleeping independent of one’s partner. Contrary to popular opinion, most research shows that having a bed-partner can impact sleep quality. Some argue that it does have the potential to lead to a calmer state of mind and body; so you might fall asleep in a rela...2020-05-2232 min
the little black fishSurviving Harvey Weinstein | Rowena Chiu | San Francisco Bay Area, CA In today’s episode, I engage in a dialogue with Rowena Chiu who was one of the critical figures who came forward, and vocalized her experience with Harvey Weinstein’s sex scandal. In this intimate and sensitive conversation, Rowena talks about her private experience of the abuse, the stages of emotions that followed, and how she rechanneled aspects of her experience to become an advocate for those who have endured sexual abuse. As a result of her experience she has become the voice of many, and proceeded to advocate for those who go unheard. We talk about the outcomes that...2020-05-1541 min
the little black fishWellbeing and the Ethical Sellout | Dr. Inge Hansen | Palo Alto, CAIn this two-part discussion, Dr. Hansen and I talk about shifts in mental health approaches and offer suggestions to help reframe the subtle yet strategic outcomes. In the beginning portion of our discussion, Dr. Hansen wears her hat as the director of the Stanford’s Well-being Initiative and speaks on her perspective of the ‘pillars of well-being’. She elaborates on her experience by introducing 8 main pillars of wellbeing that focus to offer an approach of holistic care to students and staff. These pillars include, Eat, Connect, Sex, Sleep, Money, Feel, Seek, and Move. As times have changed, so have mental...2020-05-0842 min
the little black fishDrinking in Lockdown & Beyond | Professor Paul Wallace | London, UKAlcohol has a long known history of serving the way we celebrate, cope, and socialize across many societies. Some individuals have a rather healthy relationship with it, some are struggling to keep the balance, and some are neutral. Alcohol consumption lowers one’s mood and inhibitions, and has three major impacts on one’s personal life; these impacts being physiological, relational, and social. Given the current pandemic, many people turn to alcohol for different reasons which we will discuss in this dialogue. People in recovery are struggling, and partners and parents are concerned. They want to know if their love...2020-05-0152 min
the little black fishSex and the Lockdown | Doortje Braeken | The NetherlandsTackling the role and meaning of sex during the lockdown, Doortje and I speak about the meaning and role of sex in times of high anxiety and despair. Working with couples across the world over the past two decades, I’ve noticed that sex is one of the main ways people cope with and manage their stress of various nature. Especially in times like these, we are driven to consider basic needs of feeling safe, loved, and achieving agency over our bodies and lives. Some look at sex as a way to be reminded that they are ali...2020-04-2427 min
the little black fishResilience Redefined | Adina Glickman | San Francisco Bay Area, CAAdina is the founder of Stanford’s Resilience Project. She has worked with highly accomplished and ambitious students for years to help them learn, adapt, and excel. Adina and I engaged in this dialogue to discuss the dilemmas parents and their children face in this time of uncertainty. Some children are back home as colleges and dorms are closed, and others are in lockdowns elsewhere. For the first time, parents and children could be a potential threat to one another in a way that has never been experienced before. They struggle to find space and navigate their dynamic while be...2020-04-1838 minthe little black fishIntroducing "the little black fish" podcastthe little black fish: Moving from contraction to expansion and connection. Dr. Sara Nasserzadeh is a world-renowned social psychologist and psychotherapist. She has worked in 40 countries to help individuals, couples, leaders and communities from bedroom to the boardrooms. Growing up her nickname was the little black fish for her deep curiosity to look beyond what was obvious and available. As “the little black fish” she takes you along to streams that are novel and overlooked. Along the way you will connect with parts of yourself that were forgotten, acquire new lenses to view people and the world aroun...2020-04-1504 min
the little black fishLiving Losses | Julia Samuel, MBE | London, UKJulia worked with unimaginable form of loss for the past 25 years (loss of children). She has several pearls of wisdom to share with us in this time of uncertainty when one cannot imagine a tomorrow (literally). In this dialogue, Julia and I talk openly about the shocked of our current circumstances in the face of Covid-19 pandemic. Living losses that people are experiencing (jobs, finances, personal freedom, mind-space, relative certainty, our partners as we knew them and so on). We acknowledge that while we are all in this, everyone’s experience of it is different and equally va...2020-04-1143 min
Better Sex115: Creating Relationship Satisfaction – Dr. Sara NasserzadehDr. Sara Nasserzadeh is a global thought leader in psychosexual therapy, couple counseling, and social psychology. A former member of the International Federation of Journalists, Dr. Sara combined her journalism experience with her expertise in sexuality and relationships, to host a program called Whispers for the BBC World Service. The show received the BBC’s Innovation of the Year Award in 2007 and continues to gather Farsi-speaking viewers around the world. In 2007, she earned the World Association for Sexual Health runner-up award for Excellence and Innovation for her human development work. Harper’s Bazaar named her as one of the Best...2020-03-0946 min
Girl Boner Radio: True Sex and Relationship StoriesGenital Practices and Lasting LoveSocial psychologist Dr. Sara Nasserzadeh joins August to explore genital practices around the world, shifting from the term “genital mutilation” to “genital cutting,” arranging your own marriage, her philosophies about love, dating advice and more! Dr. Megan Fleming weighs in for a listener who has different parenting goals than her partner. Dr. Sara’s questionnaire: www.sara-Nasserzadeh.com (under Private Practice) Contact Dr. Megan: greatlifegreatsex.com Sign up for Girl Boner extras: girlboner.org2019-09-041h 06
Ignite Intimacy99 :: Pleasure, Dating + Linguistics with Dr. Sara NasserzadehI first discovered Dr. Sara Nasserzadeh at an Esther Perel event in NYC. She was one of the featured experts at Esther’s event focused on the Masculinity Paradox. At first sight I was taken by this powerful, confident, brilliant woman so fluidly talking about sex, the body, orgasm and relating in front of a packed house. I knew we had to feature her and her insights, work and energy on Ignite Intimacy!! Join powerhouse PhD Dr. Sara Nasserzadeh and I as we have a bright and playful conversation about pleasure, dating in the digital age, the power of language, orgas...2019-01-0845 minBetter Sex#18: Dr. Sara Nasserzadeh - A New Perspective on PassionHow important is passion?
The place of Love across cultures
In this episode of Better Sex, Dr. Sara Nasserzadeh unwraps her theory of love in two categories: submergent and emergent. She describes the difference between the two and how cultures have different expectations about love and passion. She dissects each journey and love cycle as people typically experience it. She shares an interesting find about successful couples having the foundation right, then letting the love emerge.
The question of love from friendship comes up. Tune in to learn what Dr. Sara thinks about...2018-05-0134 min
The Thoughtful CounselorEP68: Sexuality and the Wheel of Context - A Conversation with Sara NasserzadehIn Episode 6 of the Sex Series Dr. Megan Speciale interviews social psychologist and award-winning book author, Dr. Sara Nasserzadeh on the Wheel of Context, a practical sexuality framework focusing on culture, community, and individual experience for educators, advocates, and researchers. As Sara describes in our conversation, “I think we can have the knowledge in the world, but without considering the context we are all forced to operate from a place of ignorance as prisoners of our individual silos.” For more on Sara, links from the conversation, and the APA citation for this episode visit https://wp.me/p7R6...2018-01-031h 07