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​Dr. Mark Hicks on Learning Love and Rebuilding Relationships​

Published on August 4, 2025

Sponsored by Freedom Federal Credit Union 

In this heartfelt and transformative episode of Conversations with Rich Bennett, Dr. Mark Hicks—counselor, minister, and author—shares the five essential components of love from his new book Learning Love. He unpacks how love is more than a feeling—it’s a skill we must learn and practice. Whether you’re healing from heartbreak, navigating family dysfunction, or simply seeking deeper connections, Dr. Hicks offers practical tools and emotional insights to help you build relationships that truly matter. 

Guest Bio:  

Dr. Mark Hicks is a counselor, minister, speaker, and the author of Learning Love: Building a Life That Matters and Healthy Relationships That Last. With a background in ministry, therapy, and personal experience navigating both healthy and toxic relationships, Dr. Hicks is passionate about teaching love as a learnable skill. He hosts the Learning Love Podcast and recently launched the Learning Love Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to promoting relational health through education and workshops. 

Main Topics: 

·         Why love is not just a feeling but a learnable skill

·         The 5 core components of love: Grief, Emotion, Practicality, Acceptance, and Passion

·         How grief is essential to keeping our hearts open after pain

·         The connection between emotional expression and healthy relationships

·         Setting boundaries and knowing when to end toxic relationships

·         Loving yourself as the foundation to loving others

·         Rediscovering joy and fun in your relationships

·         Breaking free from dysfunctional family patterns

·         The stigma around therapy and why everyone needs help

·         Loving God and understanding your divine value 

Resources mentioned: 

·         Mark’s Website: https://markahicks.com/

·         Episode Sponsor: Harford County Chamber of Commerce

·         Supporter: Real Life Prosthetics

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