We all say we want love… but are we actually open to receiving it?

In this episode, we’re going deeper into what it really means to open your heart. From the subtle subconscious programming that keeps love at arm’s length to the sneaky ways we self-sabotage, we’re unpacking the hidden barriers that make intimacy feel unsafe (even when we crave it most).

You’ll learn:

• Why receiving love can feel harder than giving it





• How old conditioning teaches us to block love without realizing it





• The difference between performing for love and allowing it in





• Practical ways to build safety, self-trust, and openness in all forms of love—romantic, platonic, and self

If you find yourself pushing love away, deflecting compliments, or find yourself stuck in patterns that keep intimacy just out of reach—this one’s for you.

Today's Hosts:

• Michael DiIorio





• Matt Landsiedel

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Chapters

• (00:00:02 ) - Gaiman Going Deeper: How to Open Your Heart to Love
• (00:02:43 ) - The Secret to Feeling Love
• (00:05:36 ) - When I Can't Receive Love
• (00:10:25 ) - Navy Green and The Beauty of Technology
• (00:10:41 ) - Why It's So Hard To Receive Love
• (00:15:35 ) - What I'm Most Afraid Of
• (00:18:18 ) - In What Ways Has It Been Difficult to Receive Love From
• (00:19:33 ) - What Does It Look Like To Receive Love?
• (00:23:04 ) - Letting Yourself Receive Love
• (00:24:07 ) - Receiving Love From Others
• (00:29:03 ) - How to Learn How to Receive Love
• (00:30:35 ) - 5 Tips for Open Your Heart to Love
• (00:34:51 ) - How to Open Your Heart to Love
• (00:41:03 ) - Gay Men Talking About Love
• (00:44:04 ) - Gayman's Brotherhood: Unpacking Love