The Love Better Podcasts: Recent Episodes
Scott & Emily Sutherland
The Love Better Podcasts are conversations about how we can make the world better by loving better at home, in our communities, and around the world. Love Better founders Scott & Emily Sutherland invite you to join the conversation so we can all learn from each other.
This powerful conversation features Michelle Corrao and Detective Arthur Billingsley, who saved her life after a violent assault. We are reminded through their story that being present and paying attention can (and did) forever change someone's story. You will never hear a more profound example of how one decision can impact the world. Michelle's book, entitled Found, is now available for presale online at major book retailers. Find links at: HTTP://lovebetter.world/podcasts
*Trigger warning: For trauma survivors and/or young ears, be aware that sexual violence is mentioned briefly during this conversation.
Criticism is damaging and unhelpful. Disclaimers like, "I'm just being honest," don't make it okay to tear each other apart with words. This episode of the Love Better Podcast offers stories that create awareness of the damage criticism causes and provides tools for engaging in feedback that builds trust and strengthens relationships.
What does your story have to do with love and connection? Or leading with excellence? Way more than you might think. That’s what we’re talking about in this episode of the Love Better Podcast.
"It's such a primal need for humans to feel welcome and belong... We will not stay in a place where we do not feel we belong." - Julie Kratz (in this episode!)
Julie comes to us with a wealth of expertise in helping individuals and teams create diverse environments where everyone's perspective is valued. Join the conversation about how to become an ally who fosters belonging for people who are different from you.
For more about Julie Kratz and resources shared in this podcast, visit: https://www.lovebetter.world/resources
Meet Auntie Anne Beiler! Emily interviews Auntie Anne about the pretzels that made her famous and the story that made her who she is. The book Emily and Anne wrote together, The Secret Lies Within, is in stores as of today and is available at Lovebetter.world.
One of the greatest struggles of our lives has been knowing what to do with our anger. In this podcast, we share a bit of our journey with anger, including some of our triggers, the different ways we express anger and some things we find helpful to do when we're mad.
Cassie Anderson understands first-hand the isolation that comes with harboring secrets and lies - especially in our churches and faith communities. In this episode, we discuss the correlation between authenticity and loving better - at home, in the workplace, and beyond.
The ability to love and to be loved isn't as easy as it looks, especially if circumstances hinder our capacity for connection and intimacy. In this episode, therapist Mark Means discusses various kinds of trauma, including spiritual abuse, and what the journey from isolation to satisfying relationships looks like.
Do you desire to be great but have a lot of not-so-great moments? (Doesn’t everyone??) We’re thrilled to introduce you to our friend, Lisa Graft, creator of the powerful movement, "I Am Mother of the Year." Lisa is a professional with multiple roles outside the home while she and her husband are parenting two young kids, and she offers a place of connection for moms everywhere. Please note...this podcast is NOT just for moms It’s an important conversation for anyone who feels isolated, needs support and basically anyone who knows a mom and/or has a mom (which is everyone).
Welcome to Season 2 of Love Better! The past few months have included some great stuff - like leading a camp for precious children with Brittish accents, English countryside adventures, a life-altering journey to Rwanda - as well as some really raw, heavy things. Our recent experiences have given us a fresh perspective on how to better "walk each other home" as fellow humans.
Ever since Love Better first launched, we have struggled with whether or not to say what we've said in this week's podcast. We have mentioned our story, but here we delve deeper into some of the painful experiences that shaped us, made us question everything and eventually inspired this Love Better journey. Also included in this convo are lighter topics, such as our not-so-sporty post-Super Bowl commentary, a This Is Us "Fire episode" review, and a little recap of what's brewing in our world.
We were blessed to meet this 95 year old powerhouse of a lady, and we couldn't wait for you to meet her too! In this conversation, Eva Lee Murphy, affectionately known as Granda Eve, shares stories about family, friendship and respect for others. Her attitude and perspective on loving better is pure gold. Talking with her was a priceless experience that reminded us of the hidden treasure we have in our senior adults.
There is no better way to rock 2018 than to become a hero! It is TOTALLY doable, and Love Better is here to help, starting with this incredible conversation about what it takes to be a hero in the story of your life. We are joined by Andy Janning, author of "Heroes, Villains & Drunk Old Men: A Love Story for Real Life," and his incredible wife, Karla, who talks about how she loved Andy through the journey of writing this book!
For Love Better Podcast listeners, Andy is offering FREE GIFTS for those who order the book at the link below! Email your receipt to book@andyjanning.com and Andy will send you three FREE pdfs, including: a workbook to accompany the book entitled, "8 Questions for Every Hero," plus "Voices: The Prequel to 'Heroes, Villains, and Drunk Old Men'" and "Behind The Shots: The Stories Behind The Photographs of 'Heroes, Villains & Drunk Old Men.'" ORDER THE BOOK HERE! https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0692965149/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=0692965149&linkCode=as2&tag=lovebetterwor-20&linkId=37765e84e20095f30431125cd44a82b5
Their faith was put to the ultimate test when Michael and Maggie unexpectedly lost their newborn daughter, Willow, only four hours after she was born. In this brutally honest conversation, they detail their grief journey since that tragic day in October 2016 and offer helpful insight into what is helpful and what is not when we love someone who is grieving. Especially during the holiday season, their insights are so important to hear if you love someone who has experienced a loss.
This episode of the Love Better Podcast is filled with stories of our past Christmases, including highlights, mistakes and lessons learned. Here we share how financial stress used to rob our joy and what we did about it. Advent is intended to be a meaningful season, brimming with hope, when we remember a miracle that changed the course of history. Let's talk about how to keep from getting sidetracked with what we lack and lean into what we have!
Nervous about how to handle that difficult family member (or the whole gang) during this season of family gatherings? We've got you covered! Join us for a pre-holiday pep talk with gifted marriage and family therapist, Mark Means. His seasoned advice and decades of experience working with families make this podcast a can't miss episode as the season of family gatherings draws near! If you enjoy the podcast, do your friends a favor and share this with them. Let's spread the love this holiday season!
If an organization's greatest assets are its people, the nature of relationships between people is perhaps the most significant driver or personal and professional success. This episode features Franklin Covey's Chief People Officer, Todd Davis, whose proven track record makes him an incredible resource to help us better our relationships at work and even beyond the workplace! Here he shares with us a few secrets from his brand new book, GET BETTER: 15 PROVEN PRACTICES TO BUILD EFFECTIVE RELATIONSHIPS AT WORK, which is now available online at major book retailers and at lovebetter.world.
Episode 11 of The Love Better Podcasts features an all female discussion about how women treat one another. Join the conversation as we discuss how strong, supportive female relationships - at home, in the workplace and beyond - make the world a safer place and could even take women's issues forward in important ways. Special thanks to Rebecca Fleetwood Hession and Riley Sutherland for sharing your experiences on this extremely important topic!
This is the time of year when people naturally tend to gather - around bonfires, meals or movie nights. Episode 10 of The Love Better Podcasts is all about how to set the atmosphere for meaningful conversations by creating gatherings that strengthen our relationships. Also be sure to visit us over at LoveBetter.world for more resources on bettering our relationships at home, in the community and beyond.
In this week's Love Better podcast, we delve into the enormous subject of communication. More specifically, we discuss ways we can communicate care for the people who comprise our world. We hope our experiences (and mistakes) will help you gain greater understanding, empathy and connection with others at home, in our workplaces and communities...and beyond!
We're thrilled to introduce our longtime friends, Greg and Teresa Overby, who tell their story of finding wholeness and helping other do the same! Greg and Teresa were instrumental in helping us learn to love better in our early years of marriage; Greg was our pastor and counselor, and Teresa was also instrumental in helping us get healthier. This podcast is packed with truth for individuals or couples, especially those who, like most of us, need a little help knowing where to start in the journey of loving better at home.
Also? Sorry about the barking dog in the background. We solemnly promise no dogs were harmed or neglected during the making of this podcast!
This week's podcast comes to you from Houston, Texas, in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey. Our guest is Houston resident, Laura Sutherland, who is also Scott's sister! Laura recounts the days before, during and after the hurricane and helps us understand the needs of the residents now. Learn how to be truly helpful in the weeks and months to come, whether you're near Houston or far away! Find Laura's list of reputable local charities here: https://www.lovebetter.world/resources/
This episode features a conversation about what it will take for white America to better engage in racial reconciliation. Ephraim Owens and Tyler Bender talk about what reconciliation means from a Christian worldview and how white Christians can learn to love people of color better. Learn to engage with others' stories, become learners, listeners and advocates. Additional reading and media resources available at: https://www.lovebetter.world/resources/
We all have people in our lives who are challenging for us to love. Whether they are family members, neighbors, colleagues or ex-spouses, there are ways to ground ourselves in love and keep the relationship from pulling us into a vortex of anger, pain and angst. Joining us for this important conversation is TEDx speaker, author and thought leader Rebecca Fleetwood Hession, who offers incredible insight on this sensitive topic.
Episode 04 of The Love Better Podcasts focuses on conflict resolution and how to have productive conversations instead of fights. This episode offers ways to navigate important conversations that transform us and take our relationships forward - at home, in the workplace or community.
In Episode 3 of The Love Better Podcasts, we tell the story of how the new children's book "It's Hard to Hug A Porcupine" became a reality. Meet the author and illustrator and learn how the writing of this book was the result of a loving community of friends learning to love each other better.
The book, "It's Hard to Hug a Porcupine" is available for order on Amazon at this link: https://www.amazon.com/Its-Hard-Porcupine-Emily-Sutherland/dp/0692875271/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1499791922&sr=8-1&keywords=it%27s+hard+to+hug+a+porcupine
Episode 2 of The Love Better Podcasts features an engaging and inspiring interview with NY Times best selling author, Andy Andrews.
In this brief introduction to the Love Better podcasts, you'll meet hosts Scott and Emily Sutherland and get a glimpse at the inspiration behind our dream of changing the world by learning to love better! Those who listen to the end will also enjoy a blooper moment. :)