Love Life Elevated - Rooted in Grace
Love & Life Elevated with Drs. James and Debra Rouse
Release Date: 11/27/2024
The Chemistry of Mature Love
Love & Life Elevated with Drs. James and Debra Rouse
In this episode we explore how relationships evolve from the dopamine driven excitement of new love into the deeper, steadier bond supported by oxytocin. Dopamine creates the early spark and motivation, while oxytocin builds trust, emotional safety, and lasting intimacy. We discuss how these two neurochemicals work together in long term relationships to support connection, reduce stress, strengthen attachment, and help couples maintain both closeness and vitality. You will learn how to intentionally nurture both the excitement and the security that allow love to deepen over time.
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The Science of Reconnection and Repair
Love & Life Elevated with Drs. James and Debra Rouse
We’re talking about the science of reconnection and how love quite literally repairs the nervous system. When we experience disconnection—whether in our relationships, friendships, or work—it activates our stress response, but when we choose to repair, the body shifts back toward safety, trust, and balance. We explore how oxytocin, heart rhythm, breath, and empathy work together to restore harmony, and how small, intentional acts of presence can transform both our biology and our relationships.
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What Fall Teaches Us About Energy, Rhythm, And Letting Go
Love & Life Elevated with Drs. James and Debra Rouse
As the light shifts and the days grow shorter, many of us feel an unspoken pull to slow down — yet life rarely allows it. In this episode, we explore how the fall season affects our energy, mood, and physiology, and how we can honor our internal rhythm instead of fighting against it. We discuss practical ways to reset your circadian rhythm (even if you’re a shift worker or early riser), align your daily rituals with the changing light, and reframe fatigue as wisdom — not weakness. With reflections on the September new moon and its invitation to plant new intentions, we explore how fall...
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Trust Your Gut 2.0
Love & Life Elevated with Drs. James and Debra Rouse
In this episode of Love & Life Elevated, we continue our exploration of the microbiome—moving beyond the basics into practical ways to repair, soothe, and support gut health. We take the conversation deeper: how the gut is truly the seat of intuition, how gut signals travel to the brain through the vagus nerve, and how tending to our digestion can awaken inner clarity. Disclaimer: This episode is for educational purposes only and not a substitute for professional medical care. Please consult your primary healthcare provider before making changes to your supplement or health routine.
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Gut Feelings podcast audio -
Love & Life Elevated with Drs. James and Debra Rouse
Your gut is home to trillions of microbes that influence digestion, stress, and overall health. In this episode of Love & Life Elevated, we unpack what the microbiome is, what happens when it’s out of balance, how stress hormones affect the gut, and why most serotonin is actually made in your digestive system. Simple, practical, and science-backed - this is gut health made easy.
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Midlife Awakening - Our 32-Year Journey
Love & Life Elevated with Drs. James and Debra Rouse
To MP3 Converter 2 (amvidia.com)We’re celebrating our 32nd wedding anniversary — and sharing some of the most powerful lessons we’ve learned about staying together, keeping love alive, and growing as partners. We also talk about the psychology of “Meno-Divorce” vs. the male midlife crisis, and why midlife is less about crisis and more about a call to consciousness. For us, love has been about stretching — physically, emotionally, and spiritually — and continuing to choose each other every day. Whether you’re in a relationship or not/year one or year fifty-one, we hope this...
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Doing Hard Things Builds Resilience
Love & Life Elevated with Drs. James and Debra Rouse
There’s something powerful that happens when we choose to do the hard things—not because we have to, but because we know that’s where growth lives. In this episode, we talk about the science and soul of resilience: how doing what’s uncomfortable actually rewires our brains, strengthens our relationships, and expands what’s possible in our lives. We’re not talking about hustle or burnout—we’re talking about conscious courage. The kind that builds self-trust, deepens love, and reminds us that we can do hard things—and come out stronger, more alive, and more connected. Let’s...
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The Chemistry of Connection
Love & Life Elevated with Drs. James and Debra Rouse
What if the most powerful medicine for your heart, hormones, and longevity was already inside you? Oxytocin—often called the “love hormone”—isn’t just about romance or bonding. It’s a powerful neurochemical that supports emotional resilience, lowers stress, improves heart health, and may even extend your life. In this conversation, we explore how oxytocin connects the science of healing with the soul of connection. You’ll learn how to naturally elevate your oxytocin through simple daily practices—touch, trust, purpose, and presence—and why love truly is medicine. Whether...
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The Science of Self Care
Love & Life Elevated with Drs. James and Debra Rouse
Self-care isn’t soft—it’s cellular. In this episode, we break down the real science behind why self-care is not optional. Backed by Harvard studies and lifestyle medicine, this conversation explores how habits like meditation, movement, nutrition, rest, and purpose-driven living can reverse disease, slow aging, and add more than a decade to your life. We’ll explore: How meditation impacts your DNA Why sleep is your brain’s detox system What Blue Zones teach us about longevity The self-care habits that add 10-12 years to your lifespan This isn’t about...
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What Really Keeps Desire Alive in Long-Term Relationships
Love & Life Elevated with Drs. James and Debra Rouse
We’ve all heard the idea that doing housework is the ultimate foreplay in long-term relationships. But is “choreplay” the secret sauce—or just a well-marketed myth? In this week’s Love & Life Elevated podcast, we dive into the real research behind attraction and libido in long-term love. From the psychology of desire to the neurochemistry of lust, we unpack what keeps intimacy alive beyond the honeymoon phase. You’ll learn: Why “doing more chores” doesn’t always mean “getting more sex” The deeper drivers of sexual connection (novelty, growth, space,...
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