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Louis Brantmeyer on Mindfulness, Relationships, and the Courage to Be Fully Yourself
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- The Mindful Living
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- Apr 17, 2026
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- 1769
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Summary
Mindfulness has become one of the most talked-about practices in wellness, business, and personal development. And yet, so many of us still find ourselves performing in our relationships, shrinking in our conversations, and quietly accumulating resentment from things we never said out loud. Why does awareness alone not seem to be enough? In this unhurried conversation, host Sana sits with Louis Brantmeyer, dating, relating, and sex coach and author of A Creationship's Inception, to explore what it really means to be present with the people in our lives. From people-pleasing patterns that quietly erode intimacy, to the spillover effect of relational intelligence in business and leadership, to the practice of responding rather than reacting, Louis brings both depth and honesty to a topic that touches every one of us. This is an invitation to slow down, look inward, and consider what becomes possible when we stop performing and start actually connecting. About the Guest: Louis Brantmeyer is a dating, relating, and sex coach who helps successful professionals and entrepreneurs create the relationships they actually want. He began his journey as someone who described himself as socially awkward, anxious, and deeply uncertain in relationships, and has since spent years working through personal development, somatic practice, and spiritual exploration to rebuild his understanding of emotional connection and intimacy. He is the author of A Creationship's Inception and The Treasure of Souls Touching, and the creator of the Awaken Relentless Love in Partnerships event. Key Takeaways: Most people in relationships are not fully present. They are people-pleasing, which means editing, withholding, and performing versions of themselves they think others will accept. Over time, unexpre…