The Benefit Is Love Podcast
Kenya K. Stevens, co-author of ”UPLVL Communication™,” is a relationships expert, love coach, wife and proud mother of three. She co-founded the Progressive Love Academy to help us express ourselves more openly and authentically, where the purpose is growth and the benefit is love. Co-host Scott Tharler is an author, freelance writer, podcaster and certified UPLVL coach. Together they discuss the proven skills you can use in your personal, professional and romantic relationships to better diffuse fights, ditch a potential divorce and enjoy more peaceful holidays.
Episodes
Wednesday Jan 18, 2023
S1 Ep 7: Spoiler Alert - I Create My Life
Wednesday Jan 18, 2023
Wednesday Jan 18, 2023
In this Season 1 finale, Kenya's daughter Sanu joins the show as a guest. Sharing her valuable personal and professional experiences as a seasoned UPLVL Coach, she discusses how this penultimate Progressive Love Academy principle ties together the other tenets to help us to hold ourselves accountable and really own our relationships. Would you like to steer your relationship(s) in a better direction by being a guest on the show? Then visit thebenefitislove.com to apply.If you'd prefer to get on a private call with Kenya to divorce-proof your marriage, go here.
And if you seek significant insights through a free UPLVL coaching consultation, schedule it here:https://bit.ly/UPLVLCoach
Other related links:
ProgressiveLoveAcademy.com
The UPLVL Book (free if you have Kindle Unlimited!)
Linktree of Scott's articles, shows and social
Kenya's Instagram
DJ DSpence's YouTube channel
Wednesday Dec 21, 2022
S1 Ep 6: The Purpose Is Growth and The Benefit Is Love
Wednesday Dec 21, 2022
Wednesday Dec 21, 2022
Both of Kenya's husbands join us as special guests, sharing life lessons on how years of continued hard work and growth have led to a satisfying love in a non-traditional long-term relationship. Listen in for perspective on how to broach the topic of polyamory, as well as the foundation for making monogamy work by choice.
If you're ready to get on a call with Kenya to divorce-proof your marriage, go here.
And more generally, if you'd like to gain significant insights through a free UPLVL coaching consultation, schedule it here:https://bit.ly/UPLVLCoach
Other related links:
ProgressiveLoveAcademy.com
The UPLVL Book (free if you have Kindle Unlimited!)
Linktree to Scott's articles, shows and social
Kenya's Instagram
DJ DSpence's YouTube channel
Wednesday Dec 14, 2022
S1 Ep 5: No Copouts, No Dropouts
Wednesday Dec 14, 2022
Wednesday Dec 14, 2022
Truth be told, Scott (our co-host) and his wife Lisa have been on a path to divorce. In this real-world episode, Kenya coaches the couple live for the first time as they vulnerably and authentically share why it felt right to split up. And in doing so, she not only teaches why Progressive Love Academy believes in No Copouts and No Dropouts, but lays the groundwork for an alternative path they may choose.
If you're ready to get on a call with Kenya to divorce-proof your marriage, go here.
And more generally, if you'd like to gain significant insights through a free UPLVL coaching consultation, schedule it here:https://bit.ly/UPLVLCoach
Other related links:
ProgressiveLoveAcademy.com
The UPLVL Book (free if you have Kindle Unlimited!)
Linktree to Scott's articles, shows and social
Kenya's Instagram
DJ DSpence's YouTube channel
Wednesday Dec 07, 2022
S1 Ep 4: No Victims, No Villains
Wednesday Dec 07, 2022
Wednesday Dec 07, 2022
Given all that's going on in the world, it may seem difficult to fathom—or even crazy to consider—that there's no such thing as victims or villains. This episode's stellar guests, former NFL player Michael Stone and certified UPLVL Coach Colin Safranek, join us for a lively discussion. During which, you'll hear references to Deion Sanders, Kanye West, The Simpsons, Bill Cosby, Black Panther and other existential points of reference, as we share deep perspectives and attempt to shed light on this highly contentious tenet.
If you'd like to schedule a free UPLVL coaching consultation, go here:https://bit.ly/UPLVLCoachAnd if you're ready to get on a call with Kenya to divorce-proof your marriage, go here.
Other related links:
ProgressiveLoveAcademy.com
The UPLVL Book (free if you have Kindle Unlimited!)
Linktree to Scott's articles, shows and social
Kenya's Instagram
DJ DSpence's YouTube channel
Wednesday Nov 30, 2022
S1 Ep 3: No Shame, No Blame
Wednesday Nov 30, 2022
Wednesday Nov 30, 2022
Embracing this first Progressive Love Academy tenet will aid in your masterful escape from the seemingly unending hamster wheel of finding fault in others, feeling guilty yourself and not getting what you want.If you'd like to schedule a free UPLVL coaching consultation, go here:https://bit.ly/UPLVLCoachAnd if you're ready to get on a call with Kenya to divorce-proof your marriage, go here.
Other related links:
ProgressiveLoveAcademy.com
The UPLVL Book (free if you have Kindle Unlimited!)
Linktree to Scott's articles, shows and social
Kenya's Instagram
DJ DSpence's YouTube channel
Wednesday Nov 23, 2022
S1 Ep 2: Look Who’s Talking - Ego, Animal and Higher Self
Wednesday Nov 23, 2022
Wednesday Nov 23, 2022
With such far-flung references as Freudian psychology, Wolverine and the sitcom "Friends," Kenya, Scott and their special guest Lauren explore how naming which part of you is speaking will significantly change the way you think, act and communicate in relationships.
If you'd like to schedule a free UPLVL coaching consultation, go here:https://bit.ly/UPLVLCoachAnd if you're ready to get on a call with Kenya to divorce-proof your marriage, go here.
Other related links:
ProgressiveLoveAcademy.com
The UPLVL Book (free if you have Kindle Unlimited!)
Linktree to Scott's articles, shows and social
Kenya's Instagram
DJ DSpence's YouTube channel
Wednesday Nov 16, 2022
S1 Ep1: The Language of War and How to Drama-Proof Your Holidays
Wednesday Nov 16, 2022
Wednesday Nov 16, 2022
In this premiere episode, Kenya and Scott delve deep into how and why our language is inherently confrontational, what the implications are with respect to interpersonal relationships, how it literally comes to a critical mass around the holidays and what you can do about it.
Check out Kenya's upcoming live online workshop:
"How To Win At Family Communication This Holiday Season"
Why: To avoid drama and have smoother holidays
When: Sunday, November 20th, 8-9pm ET
How Much: It's free! But you have to pre-register (https://bit.ly/uplvlholiday) to attend or watch the on-demand version afterwards.
Other related links:
ProgressiveLoveAcademy.com
The UPLVL Book (free if you have Kindle Unlimited!)
Linktree to Scott's articles, shows and social
Kenya's Instagram
DJ DSpence's YouTube channel
Wednesday Nov 16, 2022
S1 Ep0: The Benefit Is Love - Podcast Trailer
Wednesday Nov 16, 2022
Wednesday Nov 16, 2022
Helping you to communicate more authentically in all your relationships, co-hosts Kenya K. Stevens (co-founder of Progressive Love Academy) and Scott Tharler (certified UPLVL Communication coach) explain what this show is all about and how you can grow and find love.