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Love Lives

Love comes in many shapes and forms. People, objects, places, animals, music, and even moments are all capable of sparking those magical feelings within us. In this new video podcast from The Independent, we’ll be speaking to guests about the different loves of their lives, the stories behind them and what that love has taught them about themselves and their place in the world. Because all of us are capable of loving something – and deep down, it’s the things we choose to love, and how we love them, that often reveal the most about who we are. Welcome to Love Lives with Olivia Petter.

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Singer-songwriter Tom Grennan: ‘I need to live like an athlete so I can perform’ from 2023-10-26T23:01:30

This week on Love Lives, we’re delighted to be joined by Brit award-nominated artist Tom Grennan to discuss his latest album, What Ifs & Maybes, and navigating life in the public ey...

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Writer Emma Forrest: ‘Trump’s election made me want to be celibate’ from 2023-10-12T17:39:01

Our guest this week is film director, screenwriter and novelist Emma Forrest.


Emma joins us to discuss her second memoir, Busy Being Free, which follows the breakdown of her m...

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‘Bellies’ author Nicola Dinan: ‘Trans characters should have the right to be fallible too’ from 2023-09-28T23:01:34

This week, we’re thrilled to speak with author Nicola Dinan about her debut novel, Bellies.


It follows the relationship between young graduates Tom and Ming and how their conn...

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Author Poorna Bell on the power of withdrawing from one-sided friendships from 2023-09-14T23:01:05

This week, we’re joined by award-winning journalist and author Poorna Bell to discuss the importance of letting go of one-sided friendships.


We discuss how it can feel daunting when fr...

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Singer Zara Larsson on being in the 'power of wanting to do it for yourself' from 2023-08-31T23:05:01

Swedish pop sensation Zara Larsson joins us on Love Lives to discuss fame and how blogging from a young age in Sweden has helped her feel comfortable speaking her mind and taking ownership of he...

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Author Megan Nolan: ‘I want to avoid using trauma to excuse all bad behaviour of my characters’ from 2023-08-17T23:01:59

This week, bestselling author Megan Nolan joins us to discuss her latest book, Ordinary Human Failings, which explores a family who become tabloid scapegoats after a toddler goes missin...

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Author Lorraine Candy: ‘Perimenopausal rage made me feel I was unravelling’ from 2023-08-04T16:19:57

Journalist, editor and author Lorraine Candy joins us to discuss her latest book, ‘What’s Wrong With Me?’: 101 Things Midlife Women Need to Know.


Lorraine talks about a “huge ...

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Singer Freya Ridings: ‘I was an outcast until I found out I could sing’ from 2023-07-20T23:01:34

Brit-nominated artist Freya Ridings joins us on Love Lives this week to discuss her second album, Blood Orange, the pressure she faced to write new material, and why we love listening t...

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Mission Impossible star Hayley Atwell on how she helped create her character from 2023-07-06T23:01:38

This week, we’re thrilled to be joined by actor Hayley Atwell, to discuss her latest role in Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One. Atwell stars as Grace alongside Tom Cruise’s ...

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Caroline O’Donoghue: ‘I shouldn’t believe in love at first sight’ from 2023-06-22T23:01:21

This week, we’re delighted to be joined by Sentimental Garbage host and New York Times best-selling author, Caroline...

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Naoise Dolan: 'It’s rare that fiction doesn’t problematise queer relationships' from 2023-06-08T23:01:53

“It’s rare that fiction doesn’t problematise queer relationships”...


Bestselling author Naoise Dolan joins us this week to discuss her latest novel, The Happy Couple, which fo...

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SNL, romantic comedies and the Pete Davidson effect - with Curtis Sittenfeld from 2023-05-25T23:01:56

Hot male celebrities don't date funny, brilliant women unless they look like models - or do they?


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Introducing Love Lives from 2023-05-24T14:08:32

Millennial Love is getting a makeover!


We’re thrilled to announce the launch of Love Lives, The Independent’s brand new lifestyle podcast. We’ve got an incredible lineup of guests – fr...

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Author Louise O’Neill on redefining boundaries in a post-Me Too world from 2022-12-09T00:01:48

This week on Millennial Love, we’re joined by author Louise O’Neill to discuss her latest...

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Celebrity psychic Chris Riley shares what a reading could do for your relationship from 2022-10-28T11:27:02

This week, we’re thrilled to be joined by celebrity psychic Chris Riley who explains what a psychic reading could mean for your love life.


Having first experienced psychic abilities wh...

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Soma Sara on how sex education perpetuates rape culture and harmful myths about sex from 2022-10-14T09:27:12

*Trigger warning: This episode contains themes of rape, sexual assault and sexual violence which some viewers may find upsetting*


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Comedian Jack Barry on threesomes, lockdown sex, and why monogamy is outdated from 2022-09-29T23:01:10

This week, we’re joined by actor, writer, and stand-up comedian Jack Barry who discusses sex and comedy, and how he avoids joking about certain topics due to his privilege as a straight white ma...

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Beam Me Up Softboi’s Iona David examines the different types of softbois on dating apps from 2022-09-15T23:01:47

This week on Millennial Love, we’re thrilled to be joined by writer, journalist and creator of the iconic Listen

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Love Island’s Amber Gill discusses finding holiday romance, the pressures of coming out, and life after the villa from 2022-09-01T23:01:44

Welcome back to a brand new season of Millennial Love! We're thrilled to be joined by author and Love Island star Amber Rose Gill to discuss finding a holiday romance and whether a summer fling ...

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Rebecca Humphries on emotional abuse, toxic love and her night out with a disappearing softboi from 2022-07-14T23:01:40

This week, we're joined by the brilliant author and actor Rebecca Humphries to discuss her memoir, Why Did You Stay? A memoir about self-worth. The book details what happened after Rebecca's boy...

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Dr Hazel Wallace busts myths around the clitoris, female masturbation, and the ‘orgasm gap’ from 2022-07-07T23:01:36

We’re back with another episode of Millennial Love where this week, we’re joined by registered nutritionist, best-selling author, and founder of ‘The Food Medic’ podcast, Dr Hazel Wallace.

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Love Island’s Yewande Biala discusses ‘racialised renaming’ and dating as a Black woman from 2022-06-30T23:01:32

This week, we are joined by author and ex-Love Islander Yewande Biala. We chat with her about racialised renaming and the microaggression she faces every time someone can’t—or indeed won’t—corre...

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Writer Salma El-Wardany discusses the importence of female friendship from 2022-06-23T23:01

This week, we’re joined by writer and presenter Salma El-Wardany to discuss her debut novel, These Impossible Things. Salma chats with Olivia Petter about celebrating female friendship,...

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Intimacy coordinator Ita O’Brien on how to choreograph the perfect sex scene from 2022-06-17T02:00:12

This week, we chat with intimacy coordinator and movement director Ita O’Brien. Ita is one of the most in-demand people working in the field, and specialises in developing the best practice for ...

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Roxie Nafousi on manifesting the relationship you deserve from 2022-06-09T23:01:18

This week, we’re joined by Roxie Nafousi, a self-development coach, manifesting expert and author of the Sunday Times bestselling book: Manifesting: 7 steps to living your best life. She describ...

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Carrie Hope Fletcher on loneliness, fantasy, and leaving long-term relationships from 2022-06-02T23:01:14

This week, we speak to Carrie Hope Fletcher, an award-winning West End star, YouTuber, and bestselling author. Carrie discusses her latest book, With This Kiss. She spoke about the process of wr...

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Lalalaletmeexplain on abusive relationships and toxic femininity from 2022-05-26T23:01:41

This week, we speak to Lalalaletmeexplain, the bestselling anonymous author and relationships educator with more than 200,000 followers on Instagram. Lala posts about all sorts of subjects on he...

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Lalalaletmeexplain on abusive relationships and toxic femininity from 2022-05-26T23:01:41

This week, we speak to Lalalaletmeexplain, the bestselling anonymous author and relationships educator with more than 200,000 followers on Instagram. Lala posts about all sorts of subjects on he...

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Laura Bates on how misogyny is damaging our relationships from 2022-05-12T23:01:05

This week, we’re joined by Laura Bates. She is the founder of the Everyday Sexism project and bestselling author of several books about violence against women, including her latest: Fix the ...

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Raven Smith on masculinity, fake orgasms, and #MeToo from 2022-05-05T23:01:46

This week, we've invited back Vogue columnist and author Raven Smith for his latest searing hot takes on life and love. Raven chats about his latest book, Raven Smith’s Men, and some of...

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Dr Michaela Dunbar on transforming your love life with the help of psychology from 2022-04-28T23:01

Millennial Love is back! Season four sees Olivia Petter delving even deeper into discussions around love, dating and relationships. And now you can watch as well as listen on Independent TV and ...

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A conversation with the women in The Tinder Swindler from 2022-02-08T16:34:43

This week, we have a special bonus episode featuring a conversation with the women of The Tinder Swindler. The new Netflix documentary tells the story of a notorious conman wh...

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Turning your dating disasters into comedy, with Diana Vickers and Chiara Hunter from 2021-11-05T03:00

This week we’re joined by the dynamic duo that is actor and musician Diana Vickers and singer-songwriter Chiara Hunter.


Together, they are Ki and Dee, a hilarious comedy duo making lig...

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Join Millennial Love LIVE on Wednesday! from 2021-09-26T14:28:58

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Having an eco-friendly love life, with Aja Barber from 2021-09-24T02:00

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What’s the difference between a Soft Boy and a F*** Boy? With Maisie Peters from 2021-08-27T02:00

This week, Olivia speaks to musician Maisie Peters.


The two discuss the crucial differences between Soft Boys and F*** Boys, how to reclaim the power in relationships, the nuances of w...

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Shame and sexuality, with Will Young from 2021-08-13T02:00

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Abusive relationships, love-bombing, and female sexuality, with Charli Howard from 2021-07-02T02:00

This week, Olivia speaks to model, author and entrepreneur Charli Howard.

 

Charli is known for her body neutrality advocacy on Instagram and beyond, having written about the pr...

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Cheating, arguments and blackout sex: How alcohol affects the way we date, with Millie Gooch from 2021-03-26T03:00

This week, Olivia speaks to writer and campaigner Millie Gooch.


Millie is the founder of the Sober Girl Society, which is a platform for sober and sober curious women. She’s also just ...

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'Situationships' and the ambiguity surrounding queer relationships, with Naoise Dolan from 2021-02-26T03:00

This week, we're joined by bestselling novelist Naoise Dolan to discuss her debut book, Exciting Times.


The duo talk about the two very different central relationships in Naoi...

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How the decision to have children can define our dating lives, with Nell Frizzell from 2021-02-12T03:00

This week, Olivia is joined by journalist and author Nell Frizzell, whose new memoir, The Panic Years, offers an insight into how much the decision of whether or not to have children ca...

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Falling in love in your 30s, with Camille Charrière from 2021-01-29T03:00

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Getting over a breakup by gardening, with Alice Vincent from 2021-01-15T03:00

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Christmas Special with Charly Cox from 2020-12-25T03:00

Merry Christmas!


This year has been fairly dismal, to say the least, so we decided to provide some festive cheer by bringing you a special Christmas episode.


Olivia is joined...

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The ups and downs of female friendship, with Gemma Styles from 2020-12-18T11:28:07

This week, Olivia is joined by writer and podcaster Gemma Styles to discuss the complexities surrounding female friendship.


The duo talk about how the pandemic has made them reevaluate...

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Celibacy, Saturn Returns, and craving instability, with Caggie Dunlop from 2020-12-04T03:00

This week, Olivia is joined by former Made in Chelsea star Caggie Dunlop.


The two discuss how your Saturn Return can affect your love life, why we chase after people we know are wrong ...

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How do our relationships impact our body confidence? from 2020-11-20T03:00

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How A.I. could change dating, with Tabitha Goldstaub from 2020-10-23T02:00

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James McVey on body dysmorphia from 2020-10-09T02:00

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Talking porn with Erika Lust from 2020-09-25T02:00

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Megan Barton-Hanson on slut-shaming and the stigma against sex work from 2020-09-11T02:00:36

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Motherhood and choice, with Sophie Mackintosh from 2020-08-28T02:00

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Diversity in love stories, with Bolu Babalola from 2020-08-14T02:00

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Why we need to talk about porn, with Sara Pascoe from 2020-07-31T02:00

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Florence Given on female sexuality and internalised misogyny from 2020-07-17T02:00

This week, Olivia is joined by artist and author Florence Given.


The two discuss how internalised misogyny manifests in dating, what it means to benefit from pretty privilege, and the ...

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Grace Beverley on the weirdness of dating in the public eye from 2020-07-03T02:00

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Raven Smith on the problem with dating apps from 2020-06-19T02:00

This week, Olivia is joined by writer and author Raven Smith to discuss the difficulties of dating apps.


Raven is a Vogue columnist and the bestselling author behind Trivial Pursuits, ...

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‘I was in quarantine with the man who catfished me’ from 2020-06-12T02:00

Sometimes, you hear a story that sounds so far fetched, you can't imagine it being real. That was what happened when Olivia read Karina Mazur's first-person article in The Independent a...

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Why we needed a transgender Alice in Wonderland, with Juno Dawson from 2020-06-05T02:00

This week, Olivia is joined by bestselling YA author Juno Dawson to discuss her latest book, Wonderland, which is a contemporary retelling of Lewis Caroll's Alice in Wonderland in which Alice is...

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Listeners share their socially distant date stories from 2020-05-22T02:00

This week we have another listener special.


As of Monday last week, people in England can now meet up with one person outside of their household so long as they abide by social distanc...

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Fleur East reveals how to keep the spark alive in long-term relationships from 2020-05-08T02:00

Singer and radio presenter Fleur East joined Olivia back in January to talk about how to keep things exciting when you've been in a relationship with someone for so long.


Fleur shares ...

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We got a book deal! from 2020-05-06T16:35:26

Breaking Millennial Love news: a brand new book is in the works and it's all about this show.


The book will be published by the fantastic team over at 4th Estate and will be written by...

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Grace Campbell on why you should date a feminist from 2020-04-24T02:00

This week we're taking a break from coronavirus content and returning to regularly scheduled programming.


Olivia is joined by comedian and activist Grace Campbell to discuss why it's i...

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Phone-in special: Listeners' love lives in lockdown from 2020-04-10T02:00

We're back with another very special episode for you this week.


We hosted a phone-in for listeners to share their stories about how coronavirus has impacted their love lives, whether i...

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Love in the time of corona from 2020-03-27T03:00

This week, it's a slightly unusual episode as Olivia speaks to listeners about how coronavirus has impacted their love lives.


Living in a national shutdown means that most of us are co...

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Ella Eyre on dating and friendships from 2020-03-13T03:00

On Millennial Love this week Olivia is joined by singer Ella Eyre to discuss how to balance your dating life and your friends.


The pair, who have been pals for more than a decade, dive...

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Emma Louise Connolly and Oliver Proudlock on Instagram in relationships from 2020-02-28T03:00

Olivia is joined in the studio by fashion model Emma Louise Connolly and Made in Chelsea star Oliver Proudlock.


On the table for discussion is the use of Instagram in relationships. Wh...

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Dani Dyer on relationships in the public eye from 2020-02-14T03:00

To kick start season three Olivia is joined by Love Island winner Dani Dyer to talk about her experience on the show, what it was like to win and how she coped with a relationship, and subsequen...

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Season 3 of Millennial Love is back TOMORROW from 2020-02-13T17:00:51

Season 3 of Millennial Love returns on Valentine's Day! Once a fortnight Olivia will be joined by a different guest to discuss everything from how to tell if you’re dating a feminist to how to k...

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Victoria Pendleton and Sophie Everard on how to deal with a break up from 2019-12-13T03:00

This week Olivia is joined by Olympic cycling hero Victoria Pendleton and fitness entrepreneur Sophie Everard to discuss break ups. What's the best way to get through them? And what are the dos ...

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Cariad Lloyd on grief in relationships from 2019-12-06T03:00

This week Olivia is joined by comedian and Griefcast host Cariad Lloyd to discuss grief in relationships. How can you help a partner who is grieving? What should you say to them and what should ...

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Sacrifice in relationships from 2019-11-29T03:00

This week Olivia is joined by TV presenter Grace Woodward and poet Charly Cox to discuss sacrifice in relationships.


What lengths do we go to for love? How much of ourselves should we ...

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Gender fluidity and masculinity with Courtney Act from 2019-11-22T03:00

This week, Olivia is joined by Shane Jenek, aka drag queen and artist Courtney Act.


The pair discuss how gender fluidity is perceived in 2019 and why there are still so many barriers t...

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How to have feminist sex, with Gina Martin and Flo Perry from 2019-11-15T03:00

This week, Olivia is joined by activist Gina Martin and writer Flo Perry to discuss feminist sex.


What is feminist sex? And how does it differ from, well, regular sex? Olivia, Gina and...

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Jordan Stephens discusses how #MeToo has changed the way we date from 2019-11-08T03:00

Jordan joins Olivia to discuss how the #MeToo movement changed the dating landscape. The actor and musician opens up about how wider conversations about sexual harassment and manipulation made h...

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Sexual grooming and manipulation with Lisa Taddeo and Sally Baker from 2019-11-01T03:00

This week Olivia is joined by author and journalist Lisa Taddeo and senior therapist Sally Baker to discuss sexual grooming and manipulation.


The conversation focuses on Lisa's bestsel...

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Myleene Klass on blended families from 2019-10-25T02:00:47

The broadcaster and former Hear'Say member talks to Olivia about blending her family with her partner's, Simon Motson. Both Myleene and Simon have two children from previous relationships, which...

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Spencer Matthews and Vogue Williams on family life in the public eye from 2019-10-18T01:00

Reality TV stars Spencer Matthews and Vogue Williams join Olivia in the studio to discuss sharing the ins and outs of their family life with the public eye. 


The couple talk about...

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Munroe Bergdorf on coming out and gender identity from 2019-10-11T02:00

Activist and writer Munroe Bergdorf joins Olivia in the studio to discuss her experiences of coming out as a trans woman and offers some valuable advice to people in the LGBT+ community.


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Millennial Love returns on Friday 11th October from 2019-10-08T12:16:43

Millennial Love is coming back! The Independent’s podcast all about relationships, sexuality and dating is returning on Friday with a brand new look and feel.

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#54 Series 1 finale! from 2018-10-05T16:22:34

It's our series finale! To celebrate the end of season one of Millennial Love, we've decided to take a look back at all our past episodes and think back at what we've learned over the past year ...

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#53 Let's talk about sex(ual health), baby from 2018-09-28T03:00

Happy Sexual Health Week, everyone! What a time to be alive.


In all seriousness though, being sexually healthy is incredibly important, and that's why we figured a podcast on the topic...

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#52 How do you know when to walk away from someone? from 2018-09-21T03:00

Whether you’re more into them or they're more into you, whether you’ve been seeing someone for a few weeks or have been together for years, knowing when to walk away from a relationship is incre...

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#51 Why it's important to fail at relationships, with Elizabeth Day from 2018-09-14T03:00

What constitutes a relationship fail? A break-up? Treating someone badly? Cheating on your partner?


This week on Millennial Love we're joined by the brilliant journalist, author and f...

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#50 Breaking the stigma of being (perpetually) single from 2018-09-07T03:00

It's our 50th episode! We can hardly believe it. What fun it's been.


To celebrate, this week we're talking about being single - perpetually so. Why is there such a stigma? Being single...

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#49 How racism manifests in dating from 2018-08-31T03:00

In this week's episode of Millennial Love we're joined by the authors of the brilliant book 'Slay In Your Lane', Yomi Adegoke and Elizabeth Uviebinené, to discuss how racism operates in the cont...

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#48 Crushes: The excitement and pain of fancying someone from 2018-08-24T03:00

Contrary to what popular culture would have us believe, having a crush is not limited to our teenage years: it's exciting, it's annoying and it very much still happens as an adult.


Thi...

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#47 Why do we let the people we like treat us badly? from 2018-08-17T03:00

This week on Millennial Love we're joined by the brilliant young poet, producer and mental health ambassador Charly Cox to try to get to the bottom of why we let the people we like treat us like...

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#46 Holiday romances and when to say 'I love you' with Maya Jama from 2018-08-10T03:00

Summer lovin' eh? Sure, it can be a blast. And it always happens pretty fast too. But for most of us, holiday romances don't play out as rom-coms - from Grease to The Lizzie McGuire...

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#45 Should class play a role in dating? from 2018-08-03T03:00

Today on Millennial Love we're delving into the murky waters of class and, specifically, the role it plays in dating. Joining us in our discussion is the brilliant journalist and author Sophia M...

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#44 Female masturbation and the taboo surrounding it from 2018-07-27T03:00

This week on Millennial Love we're joined by writer and activist Scarlett Curtis to discuss the taboo around female masturbation. Scarlett recently launched a campaign called #girlswanktoo which...

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#43 Dating as a millennial single mum from 2018-07-20T03:00

As Rachel and Olivia harp on about every week, dating in your 20s is no walk in the park. But add a baby into the mix, and things get a lot more complicated.


This week we’re joined by ...

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#42 Love Island's Montana Brown reveals what really happens in the villa, from periods to alcohol from 2018-07-13T03:00

Love Island has become a national talking point, but the hit reality series remains shrouded in mystery, leaving eager viewers wondering what really goes on behind the scenes in the Mal...

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#41 Roman Kemp on leaving love to fate from 2018-07-06T03:00

"You'll find someone when you stop looking," the cliché goes. But is this piece of highly unhelpful advice really true? Should we be proactive when looking for love or simply leave it up to dest...

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#40 What makes a perfect first date and how to end it with someone you're "seeing" from 2018-06-29T02:00

Whilst there's no one-size-fits-all approach to first dates - Rachel loves activities like crazy golf whereas Livi is more of an exhibition kind of girl - there are certain factors that make a f...

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#39 Is casual sex a recipe for disaster? from 2018-06-22T03:30

The disposable culture of dating apps has made the idea of no-strings casual sex seem more prevalent and popular than ever before.


But is it ever wise to be intimate with someone who ...

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#38 Anxiety and mental wellness in relationships with Matt Haig from 2018-06-15T03:00

Every aspect of life feels more fast-paced than ever today, and one of the areas in which this is most apparent is, of course, dating and relationships. This week on Millennial Love we’re joined...

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#37 Love Island: Consent, body image and the problem with on-screen relationships from 2018-06-08T02:00

Everyone's favourite summer reality series is back. There's been grafting, cracking on and plenty of muggy, melty behaviour. This week, Rachel and Livi are diving deep into the world of Love Isl...

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#36 Is contraception implicitly sexist? from 2018-06-01T02:00

This week on Millennial Love we're joined by social media influencer and podcaster Oenone Forbat to discuss the many issues surrounding contraception and specifically whether it's inherently sex...

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#35 Commitment-phobia and deal-breakers from 2018-05-25T02:00

Did you know nearly half of Brits (46%) have unconscious issues with commitment? Whether you're single or in a relationship, fear of commitment is very common, as Rachel in particular knows all ...

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#34 Mental health in relationships and dating with Bryony Gordon from 2018-05-18T02:00

It's Mental Health Awareness Week and we are thrilled to be joined by journalist, author and mental health campaigner Bryony Gordon, who's written extensively both about her dating past and her ...

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#33 Sexual dysfunction with The Naked Professor from 2018-05-11T02:00

This week, we're joined by The Naked Professor, whose popular Instagram account is dedicated to showing the authentic and vulnerable sides of masculinity, which he does via a series of nude phot...

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#32 Body positivity in dating and relationships with Megan Crabbe from 2018-05-04T02:00

Feeling good about your body - whether you're single or in a relationship - has a huge impact on how you relate to other people. So this week we're thrilled to be joined by body positivity advoc...

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#31 Inside the world of professional matchmaking from 2018-04-27T03:00:17

Finding a match for yourself in this day and age is nothing short of a battle. So this week, we welcome matchmaker and founder of Social Concierge Nana Wereko-Brobby to find out all about the mi...

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#30 Bisexual invisibility from 2018-04-20T02:00

This week on Millennial Love we’re talking about an issue that many straight, gay and lesbian people don’t even know is an issue: bisexual invisibility and erasure. Many bi people face discrimin...

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#29 Jamie Laing talks unrequited love and reveals his dating past from 2018-04-13T02:00

This week on Millennial Love we had an absolute ball with reality TV star, entrepreneur and podcaster Jamie Laing. Whilst spilling the beans on his relationships past - from first loves to datin...

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#28 Social media stalking and how to escape a bad date from 2018-04-06T02:00:52

This week on Millennial Love it's pure Rachel and Olivia, oversharing and telling all our bad date stories. Up for discussion this episode: date exit strategies. If you're just not clicking and ...

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#27 Happn join us to discuss dating app etiquette and matching with friends from 2018-03-30T02:00

This week on Millennial Love we're joined by dating expert and head of global trends and events at Happn, Claire Certain, for an episode all about dating app etiquette. How long should you speak...

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#26 Period sex and sleeping with someone new for the first time from 2018-03-23T03:00:18

This week the Millennial Love ladies are joined by sex educator, broadcaster and all round sexpert, Alix Fox for our sexiest episode yet.

First, we discuss the contentious issue of period ...

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#25 Sam Thompson joins us to discuss how to meet people in real life and whether lust can grow over time from 2018-03-16T03:00

This week on Millennial Love we're joined by Made In Chelsea's newly single Sam Thompson to discuss where - and how - on earth you're supposed to meet a potential romantic partner nowadays when ...

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#24 How to get over a broken heart and is dating too much stopping you finding love? from 2018-03-09T03:00:03

Getting your heart broken sucks, there's no two ways about it. This week on Millennial Love, we're joined by former dating columnist and author of Bad Romance Emily Hill to discuss heartbreak an...

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#23 Does it matter if your partner doesn't share your political views and values? from 2018-03-02T03:00

This week on Millennial Love we welcome the brilliant trans activist Charlie Craggs to help us get to the bottom of how important it is to have common interests with a romantic partner.  Listen

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#22 Is there ever a right time to lose your virginity? from 2018-02-23T04:00

Losing your virginity is often heralded as one of the most seminal moments in a person’s life. But is it always such a big deal?


This week on Millennial Love we’re joined by journalist...

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#21 'Thirst-traps', Instagram flirting and religion in dating from 2018-02-09T03:00:26

Actor Demi Lovato recently schooled us all in how to flirt on Instagram. Some say it's shameless, others say it's brilliant - either way, it's got us thinking about how we use Instagram to try a...

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#20 Dolly Alderton joins us to discuss dating in your 20s, female friendships and her new book from 2018-02-02T08:24:09

This week on Millennial Love we are thrilled to be joined by former dating columnist, podcaster and author Dolly Alderton. As well as picking Dolly's brains about how she wrote her new book 'Eve...

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#19 A new app that lets you rate your dates and should school pupils be allowed to have relationships? from 2018-01-26T04:00

A new dating app has been released that allows you to rate and review your dates straight after gong on them. Do I Date sounds terribly Black Mirror to us, so this week we reveal why we think it...

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#18 Aziz Ansari, the problem with consent apps and is one person always punching above their weight in a relationship? from 2018-01-19T03:00

The anonymous account of one woman's bad date with actor Aziz Ansari is the topic on everyone's lips this week, which ties in rather nicely with the launch of a new app that's meant to be used t...

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#17 Sliding into DMs and getting 'the ick' from 2018-01-12T03:00

Social media has created a whole new way to chat someone up: sliding into DMs (direct messages). But is there a correct etiquette for this? Is there a way to do it without being creepy? We share...

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#16 Millennial dating protocol and texting compatibility in relationships from 2018-01-05T03:00:39

Dating someone new is a minefield - how often should you see each other? At what point should you invite them into your home? Should you do something different on every date? Joined by writer Ja...

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#15 New Year's Eve kisses and our dating resolutions for 2018 from 2017-12-29T03:00

As another year comes to a close, it's our New Year's Eve special. We discuss kissing at midnight and look into where the tradition came from. And after a year of being ghosted, "seeing" people ...

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#14 Facing family as a singleton at Christmas and a seasonal dating trend we've all experienced from 2017-12-22T04:00

Although being single at Christmas can be a lot of fun, it also inevitably leads to the dreaded inquisition from family members who are nosy about your love life (or lack thereof). This week, we...

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#13 'Cat Person' and do you always feel closer to someone after having sex with them? from 2017-12-15T03:00:47

The topic on everyone's lips this week has been 'Cat Person', the short story about the early stages of dating someone which was published on the New Yorker and went viral - many young women hav...

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#12 How to know you've found 'the one' and which attachment style are you? from 2017-12-08T03:00

This week on Millennial Love, we're joined by dating and relationships psychologist, Madeleine Mason. Did you know there are three main attachment styles? Madeleine explains what they are and we...

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#11 The endless allure of fairy tale romances and where millennial daters are going wrong from 2017-12-01T03:00

This week on Millennial Love we're joined by love and relationships coach (and all round romance guru), Ar'nie Rozah Krogh. In the light of the royal engagement announcement, we're thinking abou...

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#10 What does it mean to be too keen and does the 'friend zone' really exist? from 2017-11-24T03:00

This week on Millennial Love, we're talking about the so-called 'friend zone'. Does it really exist? Can straight men and women ever be just friends? And in millennial dating, showing actual int...

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#9 F***boys and sober dating with Lucy Moon from 2017-11-17T03:00

This week on Millennial Love we're joined by vlogger, blogger and podcaster Lucy Moon to discuss a very millennial problem: f***boys. What are they, where have they come from and how do you spot...

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#8 Bumble share their top tips for dating app success and critique our bios from 2017-11-10T03:00

This week on Millennial Love we're joined by International Brand Director at Bumble, Louise Troen, for an episode all about the feminist dating app. Why are there better looking men on Bumble? H...

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#7 Workplace winter flings, what constitutes cheating and dating app profile turn-offs from 2017-11-02T03:00

As temperatures drop, we discuss the perhaps unsurprising news that flings with colleagues are more common in winter (watch out for mistletoe at the office Christmas party). We also debate what ...

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#6 Ghosting, how to flirt and when flirting turns into sexual harassment from 2017-10-26T02:00

Few people think they're adept at flirting, but what makes a good flirt? This week on Millennial Love we share our flirting fails and discuss when flirty fun becomes sexual harassment. We also c...

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#5 Hannah Witton joins us to discuss porn, contraception and starting a relationship after being long-time single from 2017-10-19T14:20:13

This week on Millennial Love we're joined by the brilliant YouTuber, author and general sex-positive awesome person, Hannah Witton. First up, we're talking porn - is it ruining sex for a generat...

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#4 Sexual harassment at work, Tinder's controversial new feature and should we only ever have sober sex for safety? from 2017-10-12T02:00

With allegations against Harvey Weinstein growing in number everyday, this week on Millennial Love we discuss sexual harassment in the workplace and how we can tackle it. We also consider the advic...

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#3 Playing it cool, relationship expectations of millennials and polygamy from 2017-10-05T09:30

This week on Millennial Love, we discuss why millennials are so obsessed with playing it cool while dating and are so afraid of showing vulnerability. We also ponder how society's expectations of y...

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#2 The perfect man and woman, the worrying rise of sex robots and who should pay on a first datetitled Episode from 2017-09-28T02:00

In the second episode of Millennial Love, we discuss Match.com’s study which has revealed the perfect man and woman, the worrying rise of sex robots and the divisive question of whether a man or a ...

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#1 Mangagement rings, stealthing and cuffing season from 2017-09-21T03:00

In the first episode of Millennial Love, we discuss the rise of engagement rings for men, the disturbing act of sexual assault known as stealthing and share our thoughts on the start of cuffing sea...

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#0 Millennial Love trailer from 2017-09-17T23:00

The Independent's Lifestyle team are launching a new podcast, Millennial Love.

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