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The Yearning Heart Podcast is where real stories meet therapist insights to help you heal, grow, and create the relationships you deserve. Hosted by Jennifer Lehr, LMFT — a licensed marriage and family therapist with over 20 years of experience — each episode explores the deeper truths behind love, heartbreak, and emotional connection.
Through honest conversations and expert guidance, you’ll learn how to:
Understand and work with your attachment style
Heal childhood wounds and break unhealthy patterns
Build self-love and emotional intelligence
Communicate effectively and resolve conflict
Create secure, lasting love
Guests share their journeys through breakups, marriage struggles, infidelity, and personal transformation, while Jennifer offers practical tools and compassionate insights to guide you forward.
Whether you’re navigating the pain of a breakup, longing for deeper intimacy, or committed to your own self-discovery, The Yearning Heart Podcast gives you both the inspiration and the know-how to transform your relationships from the inside out.
Topics include: relationships, emotional healing, trauma recovery, couples therapy, conscious love, self-awareness, codependency, shadow work, and the inner child.
🎧 Listen weekly on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or YouTube — and begin your journey toward healing your heart and building the love life you’ve always wanted.
“High involvement, low attachment”
"stay for the win"
What does it take to create a 32-year relationship grounded in deep presence, personal growth, and unwavering commitment?
In this powerful conversation, Jennifer J. Lehr, LMFT welcomes renowned author and spiritual teacher Dr. Dennis Merritt Jones to share the inner journey behind his long-term marriage and the mindfulness tools that helped him transform a shame-based upbringing into a conscious, loving partnership.
Read More"Rekindling love is a journey of healing."
In this Therapist Insights episode of The Yearning Heart Podcast, Jennifer Lehr, LMFT, unpacks the deeper emotional themes from Episode 12, where Samantha shared her story of reconnection after separation.
Jennifer explores the emotional and psychological dynamics of falling out of love, the role of postpartum depression in creating disconnection, and how couples can rekindle intimacy by learning to communicate, express needs, and take responsibility for their relational patterns.
This episode also dives into attachment styles, codependency, and the importance of character in sustaining long-term love.
💗 If you’ve ever felt lost in your relationship, struggled with emotional disconnect, or wondered how to rebuild after crisis — this episode offers both clarity and compassionate tools.
Read MoreSamantha Shoemaker, a certified life coach (www.samanthashoemaker.com) who specializes in helping women navigate life’s transitions, shares her story of how she and her husband went from divorce to a great relationship.
Samantha shares about her personal journey through postpartum depression, the challenges in her marriage, and the transformative process of separation and reconnection.
She shares insights on the importance of communication, accountability, and personal growth in relationships, emphasizing that both partners must be willing to work on themselves for a relationship to thrive. Ultimately, Samantha's story serves as a beacon of hope for those navigating similar challenges, illustrating that it is possible to rebuild and strengthen a marriage through commitment and understanding.
Read More“You have to listen to your body”
Jennifer goes deeper into the issues that Kristina brought up in Episode 10. Good for any attachment style. Learn how to overcome anxious attachment for more fulfilling and successful love experiences. Improve your emotional health and create happier relationships. This podcast episode delves into the complexities of anxious attachment styles in relationships, emphasizing the importance of self-regulation, communication, and understanding personal triggers. The discussion highlights the need for compassion and accountability between partners, the significance of differentiation in relationships, and the impact of negative self-talk. Listeners are encouraged to listen to their intuition and recognize red flags in their relationships, ultimately aiming for healthier, more secure connections.
Read More"Nobody's going to be perfect."
In this conversation, Kristina shares her personal journey through relationships, emphasizing the importance of compassion, communication, and understanding triggers. She reflects on her early experiences with relationships, the challenges of being heard, and the impact of generational patterns on her emotional development. Kristina also discusses recognizing narcissistic traits in partners and highlights the foundation of mutual care in her current relationship. The conversation underscores the complexities of intimate relationships and the ongoing process of personal growth and self-compassion.
Read More"I am good enough."
In this episode, Jennifer and Janet discuss the profound impact of growing up in an alcoholic family, exploring themes of childhood trauma, emotional healing, and the journey towards self-discovery. Janet shares her personal experiences and insights on how these early experiences shaped her relationships and self-perception. The conversation delves into the importance of body awareness, emotional intelligence, and the role of therapy in healing. They also touch on generational trauma and the challenges of navigating truth in relationships, ultimately emphasizing the importance of self-acceptance and personal growth.
Read More"Safety has to come first."
In this couragous and vulnerable conversation, Elaine shares her personal experiences with relationships, trauma, and the journey towards healing. The discussion delves into the impact of childhood trauma on adult relationships, the search for love and connection, and the challenges of setting boundaries. Elaine reflects on her love addiction and the importance of safety in relationships, while also exploring her therapy experiences and the role of community support. The conversation emphasizes the need for self-discovery and healing as essential steps towards building healthy relationships.
Read More“That's when I realized, I really need to focus on being happy on my own. And that was a huge shift for me.”
In this conversation, Wynn Austin shares her journey through difficult childhood experiences, a failed marriage, and her path to finding a secure and nurturing relationship. She discusses the impact of her upbringing on her attachment styles, the importance of healing from past wounds, and the lessons learned from her relationships. Wynn emphasizes the significance of communication, conflict resolution, and personal growth in building a strong partnership. As she prepares for marriage, she reflects on the importance of nurturing both her relationship and her own individual growth.
Read More“People pleasing happens when we've grown up in an environment where we have to stay tuned in to what the other person is feeling, thinking, doing. Because in order to stay safe, we have to sort of modulate ourselves to what they need.”
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Read More“What happens when the in love feeling starts to fade?”
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Read More“This particular episode (1) brought up a lot of issues that are great to explore more deeply. The first one is this idea of attachment wounds.”
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Read More"Happiness is an inside job."
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Read More"I used to think drama was passion."
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Read More"A lot of my trust issues come from my father."
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