Love Talks is an intimate, experiential container exploring relational intelligence, embodiment, and systems awareness. This short application helps Marly cultivate an aligned group, where everyone feels seen, understood and supported. This application takes about 10–15 minutes to complete. Love Talks BETA Application Name Email Location/Time Zone Pronouns Website, LinkedIn, Substack (if any) In a few sentences, tell me about your current work in the world. (What do you spend most of your time and energy on?) Where are you right now in your relationship growth journey? - Just beginning to explore I see my patterns but still get stuck I am actively doing inner work I am integrating and expanding I already support others in this work What is drawing you to Love Talks right now? (select up to 3) I want healthier or more fulfilling romantic relationships I want to better understand my emotional or nervous system patterns I want to feel more expressed, confident, embodied and alive I want to work with sexual or creative life force energy I want to strengthen my communication and voice I want to improve how I show up in leadership I want to bring my personal growth into my work in the world I am navigating a current relationship challenge I want to grow my relational intelligence as a founder or coach other What feels most alive or challenging in your relationships right now? (This could be romantic, family, friendship, or professional.) When relational tension arises, what do you most often notice in yourself? (Select all that apply) I shut down or withdraw I overgive or over-accommodate I become anxious or activated I avoid difficult conversations I lose access to my voice I become reactive or defensive I intellectualize instead of feeling I stay highly functional but internally stressed I’m still learning to notice other Which ONE pattern are you most ready to shift right now? - Speaking my needs and truth Regulating my nervous system in conflict Receiving support and intimacy Setting clear boundaries Confidently including myself Staying present instead of shutting down Magnetizing aligned community and love Working with desire/sexual energy Leading and relating from embodiment Trusting myself in relationships Following my intuition When something upsetting or stressful happens in a close relationship, what do you usually notice in your body first? - My chest tightens or breathing gets shallow My stomach drops or flutters My body goes numb or shuts down I feel heat or intensity rise quickly I want to pull away or leave I feel the urge to fix or chase I notice stress but can’t locate it in my body yet How would you describe your current relationship with your sexual energy? - I feel disconnected from it It feels inconsistent or confusing It is waking up and I am exploring It feels generally alive and available It feels deeply integrated in my life Prefer not to say In your work or leadership life, where do relationship patterns affect you most? (Select up to 2) Client relationships Team or workplace dynamics My romantic life affecting my work Boundaries with clients or collaborators Speaking up or being visible Navigating conflict Managing stress under pressure I am just starting to see this connection Other In your own words, how do you see the connection between personal emotional awareness and the health of the systems (teams, organizations, communities, or cultures) you are part of? Where do you currently see the greatest need for more relational intelligence or emotional maturity in your field? (select up to 2) Leadership decision-making Team communication and trust Founder or practitioner burnout Client or stakeholder relationships Community cohesion Conflict navigation I am still observing this Other Which of these system areas are you most engaged in or curious about right now? (Select all that apply) Feminine-informed leadership or governance Nervous system regulation and embodied leadership Community building and participatory culture Organizational or team culture transformation Relational intelligence and healthy human connection Education and learning environments Health, medical, or whole-person wellness systems Environmental or ecological regeneration Social impact or community development Public policy, governance, or political systems Regenerative or life-centered business models New economic models Technology designed to support human thriving Philanthropy or capital deployment Workplace or institutional reform Breathwork, toning, or voice-based practices Yoga, body awareness, or somatic practices Working with pleasure, desire, or life force energy Healing shame, shutdown, or emotional numbness I am still exploring how my work fits into larger systems Are there any health, trauma, or mental health considerations you want me to be aware of so I can support you safely? (Only share what feels appropriate; this is confidential.) Are you able to attend a 2-hour live call most weeks for 10 weeks starting around April 20? - Yes, with rare exceptions Mostly, but I know I’ll miss a few I’m not sure / I have significant scheduling constraints What is your financial capacity for this beta round? (Sliding scale is $800–$1,200 USD. This isn’t a test; it just helps me understand your situation.) - I can comfortably pay $1,000–$1,200 I can stretch to pay $800–$1,000 I’d love to be considered for a partial scholarship (please share more below) If you’re requesting a partial scholarship, in your own words tell me a bit about your situation and the kind of social impact or community work you’re currently involved in. (Skip if not applicable.) Is there anything else you’d like me to know about you, your timing, or what would help you feel safe and supported in this space? Consent checkbox: I understand this is an application and does not guarantee a spot. 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