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Falling In Love With Love (and Your Own Funeral) with Dre & Em

Circle This

Release Date: 02/25/2025

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February’s Full Moon and Valentine’s Day stirred up big conversations for Dre & Em about all things LOVE—beyond the clichés and Hallmark narratives. How can we reimagine these traditional celebrations, break free from outdated “happily ever after” ideals, and create more inclusive, meaningful ways to honor love in all its forms?



Dre shares her thoughts on friendship marriage ceremonies, why she’s fascinated by funerals (including her own!), and how we can express love in ways that truly resonate. From rewriting love stories to embracing deeper connections, this episode invites you to explore love without limits—love that’s fully expressed, fully felt, and fully alive.



Join us in making Fully Expressed Love (FEL) our mantra for 2025. Let’s clear the blocks, break the molds, and commit to loving out loud.



This conversation referenced The 5 Love Languages: The Secret to Love That Lasts by Gary Chapman and the concept of “comfort languages” from Super communicators by Charles Duhigg.

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