Rachel sits down with friend and creator Mishka Silberman to trace her Eat-Pray-Love year, meeting partner Emil in India, and the “Love Ritual” check-in practice they now share with the world. They cover why handling conflict kindly predicts relationship success, how gratitude changes your brain (and your bond), and when to start rituals in a new relationship. Plus: a self-love version if you’re solo, body-doubling meetups, and why your relationship is an emotional dojo.

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What happens when two people keep crossing paths but aren’t yet ready to meet? In this episode of Clunky Beginnings, host Rachel Joy Barehl sits down with Sarah and John Mediatore to unpack their extraordinary, almost-missed love story.

From a quiet moment in the woods to a green room rehearsal months later, and finally to a deeply intentional wedding in the same forest where it all began, Sarah and John share the tender, messy, magical journey of finding each other after heartbreak.

We talk about:

• Trusting timing and intuition

• Blended family dynamics and the courage to open your heart again

• How poetry, nature, and running became rituals of connection

• Creating safety, softness, and “parts-aware” communication in a relationship

Whether you’re single, partnered, or somewhere in between, this conversation is an invitation to stay curious about love, even when it’s clunky.

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In this episode of Clunky Beginnings, Rachel Joy Barehl has a conversation with her dear friend Cole and her fiancé, Derek, about their love story that began on Bumble. They explore the nuances of online dating, dating in LA, the importance of a solid profiles, and the dynamics of their first date, which took an unexpected delightful turn during trivia night.

Cole and Derek share insights on navigating serious topics early in a relationship, the significance of community support, and the challenges of merging lives while maintaining individuality, the necessity of being honest about desires and expectations, and the importance of understanding mental health within relationships.

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