Leah & Dr. Willow: From Eros to Mania - The Spectrum of Ancient Greek Love Types

Send us a text & leave your email address if you want a reply!In this episode, Leah and Dr. Willow explore nine ancient Greek words for different types of love. They discuss the meanings and nuances of eros (sexual/passionate love), philia (soulful friendship), storge (familial love), pragma (longstanding love), ludus (playful/fun love), mania (obsessive love), meraki (wholehearted creativity), philiautia (self-love), and agape (unconditional love). SHOW HIGHLIGHTS:Eros represents sexual desire and attraction while also encompassing a sense of aliveness and openness to what draws you inPhilia refers to soul connections with friends, family, and romantic partners Storge describes the familial love & the natural devotion and care felt between family members.Pragma refers to mature, long-term love built on shared goals, compromise, and commitment Mania can manifest as obsessiveness and emotional instability in relationshipsMeraki involves doing something wholeheartedly and creatively with love and devotion  Philiautia is described as self-love; it provides the foundation on which healthy love with others is built on.Agape refers to unconditional, spiritual love, often described as the ‘love for all’.Ludus represents a joyful, playful expression of love characterized by fun, laughter, casual connections, and sensory pleasures.EPISODE LINKS *some links below may also be affiliate linksArticle by Andy Boyd - 9 Greek Words For Love You Should Know SxR Episode - Elayne Kalila Doughty: Eros - A Different Take on Love and IntimacyLoving Kindness Meditation Handout - Email [email protected] for a free copyHo'oponopono prayer goes like this: “I'm sorry, Please forgive me, Thank you, I love you.”Slow Tantric Sex Online Masterclass - Join us August 19th at 4pm Pacific / 7pm Eastern for a live masterclass on zoom. Register for $33 HERE (free limited replay window available) Sexual Reflexology Online Masterclass - Join us September 2nd at 4pm Pacific / 7pm Eastern for a live masterclass on zoom. Register for $33 HERE (free limited replay window available) Erotic Polarity Online Masterclass Register for $55 HERE Support the showPlease help support the production costs of the show! Donate now: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2032242/supporters/newFREEBIE- Introduction to Tantric Kissing Video and WorkbookSxR WebsiteDr. Willow's WebsiteLeah's Website