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Love Under the Scope

by Kelby Lauren

Long-term relationships aren't always black and white. There are so many nuances that can have us questioning 'what the hell is going on?'. In this podcast, we'll explore the realities of being in a committed romantic relationship. Tune in if you're wanting real answers around real relationship problems - no taboos spared.

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Episodes

  1. The Change You Seek in Your Relationship Starts with You

    In this episode, we explore how meaningful relationship shifts often begin with subtle internal changes rather than big conversations or shared agreements. We look at what it means to take responsibility for our own resistance, reconnect with the playful parts of ourselves, and embody the energy…

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  2. What Really is Love? Defining the Undefinable

    Join us in pondering what love really is in this episode of Love Under the Scope. We've all been sold a story by the media, society and our families around the term 'love'. We're shown endless images of grand gestures, passionate love making and star-crossed lovers-turned married soulmates living...

  3. When You Feel Like Your Partner's Parent…

    In this episode, we tackle the hard truth around feeling like your partner's parent. Whether you're a man or woman listening, there's something here for you if you feel you are in this dynamic. We'll get into: What the parent-child dynamic is in a romantic relationship How do we get into a…

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  4. Your Relationship is Perfect and Nothing Needs to Change

    We're constantly getting messages around why our relationship needs to be fixed and perfected. Social media tells us to compare and 'test' the love that we have with our partner. And the self-help world says that there is always something to be worked on. I know I've felt like it's never enough,...

  5. How Self-Hatred and Criticism are Detrimental to a Relationship

    In this episode, we discuss how self-hatred and inner criticism can quietly sabotage your relationships. That harsh inner voice that says you’re not enough doesn’t just affect your confidence - it shapes how you show up with your partner, too. We explore where that voice comes from - childhood...

  6. Why Are Breakups So Painful (And How to Move Forward)

    Some breakups hit us like a truck. The deep well of emotion that we're faced with after a breakup can make us feel alone, rejected, helpless and lost (to name a few). We might wonder if we'll ever be happy again... In this episode, we'll get into a few reasons why breakups are so painful. What...

  7. Is it Possible to Reignite the Spark in a Long Term Relationship?

    It's a question so many of us in relationships have asked: can you keep the passion alive, even after so many years together? The short answer is YES! The long answer is best captured by listening to the full episode. We'll cover what that 'spark' actually is, how we lose it and how we can...

  8. How to Give and Receive Comfort When Emotions Run High

    In this episode of Love Under the Scope, we'll explore the complexities of emotional comfort in relationships. We'll get into the importance of understanding emotional triggers, how to offer and receive comfort during high emotional states, and the skills required to navigate these challenging...

  9. You’re Not Mad at Your Partner For the Reason You Think

    The source of your triggers with your partner might not be what you think. Often times, we default to projecting and blaming our partner for all of our problems. News flash: that tactic isn't going to help you feel empowered as an individual or in your relationship. In this episode, we'll explore...

  10. How Your Beliefs About Men (and Women) Affect Your Relationship

    Your core beliefs about the opposite sex inform the very foundation of your relationship and/or dating life. Frustrating patterns that come up for you over and over again around men (or women) can be traced back to childhood conditioning. So, how do we form our beliefs? And how do we even know…

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  11. How to Handle Having a Crush Outside of Your Relationship

    Developing a crush on someone outside of our relationship can be an uncomfortable experience. It's a situation that can lead to heavy feelings of shame, unworthiness and misunderstanding of ourselves. The truth is, we are human beings with many layers. So many of us carry unhealed wounds from our...

  12. Why We Try to Control Our Partners (and How to Stop)

    Control in relationships isn't something that only narcissists engage in. So many of us impose subtle, even subconscious, controlling behaviors on our partners. This type of dynamic can happen to the best of us - even those who mean well. The truth is, we're demonstrated how to subtly control our...

  13. How to Feel More Connected to Your Partner

    In this episode of Love Under the Scope, we'll explore connection (and disconnection!) in relationships. I'll start out by defining connection - what is it actually? Then, we'll get into why disconnection happens and how we can avoid it in the long-term. I'll share specific methods and practices...

  14. Why Do I Feel Lonely in My Relationship?

    Do you ever get that feeling of being alone, even when you're with your partner? Loneliness in relationships is a common phenomenon. In this episode, we'll dive into how we can create our own sense of loneliness throughout our childhood - which then bleeds into our relationships. I'll give you...

  15. How to Stop Getting into Toxic Relationships | Episode 5

    In this episode, we explore what toxicity in relationships really means, how it develops, and why it’s not always about one “bad” person. We discuss the patterns and behaviors - often rooted in childhood - that can quietly erode connection, and the importance of owning our part in the dynamic....

  16. Why We Self-Sabotage in Relationships (and How to Stop) | Episode 4

    In this episode of Love Under the Scope, we’ll explore how self-sabotage can surface in long-term relationships and the childhood roots that often shape these patterns. We’ll look at the many ways the “inner saboteur” shows up—through criticism, withdrawal, comparison, or fear—and why it emerges...

  17. Why Conflict is Normal in Any Great Relationship | Episode 3

    Arguments are par for the course when we're in a long-term committed relationship. If we're trying to understand each other, there are going to be misunderstandings. But why does this conflict occur? In this episode, we'll explore exactly that. Tune in for a deep dive into why we get into…

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  18. How Sex Drive can Change in a Long-Term Relationship | Episode 2

    Our desire for sex can vary greatly across relationships, especially when we meet someone that we feel fully safe with. In this episode, Kelby discusses her experience with sexuality from her dating years up into her current relationship of 7 years. If you've ever questioned what was going on…

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  19. What to Expect from Love Under the Scope | Episode 1

    In the very first episode of Love Under the Scope, host and certified relationship coach Kelby Lauren sets the stage for a raw, honest, and deeply personal exploration of long-term relationships. Kelby shares her vision for the show: to peel back the layers of what it truly means to be in a...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Long-term relationships aren't always black and white. There are so many nuances that can have us questioning 'what the hell is going on?'. In this podcast, we'll explore the realities of being in a committed romantic relationship. Tune in if you're wanting real answers around real relationship problems - no taboos spared.

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Kelby Lauren

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Long-term relationships aren't always black and white. There are so many nuances that can have us questioning 'what the hell is going on?'. In this podcast, we'll explore the realities of being in a committed romantic relationship. Tune in if you're wanting real answers around real relationship...

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Love Under the Scope is created and hosted by Kelby Lauren.
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