Broadcast Love: Recent Episodes
Jane McCannell
The one thing all humans have in common is our capacity to love and Broadcast Love is devoted to instilling a sense of hopefulness, excitement, adventure, and most of all – love – within each one of you. Enjoy listening to our stories of love.
We can improve our capacity for emotional regulation, as well as reduce stress, anxiety, and depression, by engaging in mindfulness practices. It's not good to have expectations since they keep you from being in acceptance and from moving you forward in time. You grow more conscious via mindfulness training, and finally being in the now comes naturally to you. Discover how self-love is also achieved when you can understand and appreciate mindfulness as your approach to experiencing life and its challenges.
In this episode:
When we don't live up to our standards, we tend to love ourselves only under certain conditions and criticize ourselves harshly. It takes perseverance, effort, and dedication to navigate the challenging path to self-love. Mitra’s story shares both her online and offline revelations on her road to practicing mindfulness, which has made her a wiser person. She talks about self-care through the little things we do that bring us a sense of peacefulness and calmness that can be achieved in our daily lives by being present and aware.
[06:00] So self-love to me, honestly, is taking care of myself in all ways. It's really being there for myself.
[11:15] Being offline and being present […helps us in becoming wise]
[18:57] We have one beautiful life to be here on Earth to experience this human experience.
[20:47] We need to surround ourselves with people that fill us up and if someone is draining, you must love yourself enough to let these people go.
[21:31] I truly want to live where I deal with things as they come each day so that every day when I wake-up I am not thinking about something six months ago. I deal with it.
People are always on the quest to find their true selves, yet many have to go through the expectations and common ways of society to get along with others. Knowing oneself extends beyond how someone portrays themselves to others. Find out how finding the right people and expressing yourself leads to making a safe space where you can fully be yourself. In this episode:
Ruthy talks about her journey and story of self-discovery and self-love through the many moments in her life that led her to where she is now. It is one's fundamental sense of self and love. Understanding one’s identity as a societal construct is crucial. She tells us how her story has led her to realize her true worth as a person regardless of the expectations of her family and society. [13:17] Accept yourself for who you are. Don’t be afraid to think outside of a given area. You don’t want to confine yourself to traditional roles. You don’t want to imprison yourself.
[14:52] Just be okay with being who you are
[15:40] Find your area where you’re comfortable and submerge yourself in it.
[16:08] No matter what I am on the spectrum or on the rainbow, I am still a really good person, I am worthy and important, and I am enough.
[17:16] Family isn’t just about blood. Family is anyone who loves you for who you are.
Many people are broken because of their lack of self-worth. But how do you accept and value yourself when you have grown up in a life of misery, chaos, and abandonment? How do you get out of that vicious trap and still come out whole? Is there hope for the broken?
In this episode:
Alison shares how she redeemed her self-worth by taking a long, winding journey from her childhood years in a family of abuse, addiction, and chaos to a state of self-love. She recounts her experiences of how she applied the following principles to make herself whole:
Be your own person and know your purpose in life
Channel negativity into positivity
Accept yourself for who you are
Tragedy and suffering are universal, and we see it around the world. People may go through unthinkable situations and bear the consequences of going through these. Some tend to run away from it and forget it to detach themselves from the pain and hurt. Find out how poetry and writing become a channel of release and realization to become the best version of yourself.
In this episode:
During this month of self-love and human resilience, Desiree shares her journey of self- love through her writing of her book “The Shaping of a Diamond”. One may be able to find a solution and delve deeper if one writes it out. Writing allows you to express all of your thoughts and feelings in a method that would be understandable to those who would listen to you. She tells us on how writing down her story as a release and form of self-reflection led her to being the best version of herself today.
[27:15] If you’re in a domestic violence, do what you need to get out to be safe. There are good people out there.
[27:50] Sometimes faith in one person can be different for another person. Everyone out there must find their own truth. If you don’t have faith in something, you are never going to make it.
[28:13] Open up your minds to the possibility that there is something out there.
[32:28] There is only so much you can do without the help of someone else.
[34:42] “Now that I share these moments, everyone knows we’re not just a family, we’re a band of heroes”
Jody and Jim were brought together by their love for music, dance, and advocacy. Their acquaintance turned into a beautiful friendship that turned into real love.
In this episode:
Jody and Jim recount their time together at Up With People and how they slowly crept into each other’s lives. They share the following nuggets of wisdom:
[7:53] Be friends first
[11:17] Communication and enjoy each other’s company
[12:37] Take your time and get to know each other
Love requires understanding. Choose the one who understands you and gives you the freedom to be yourself.
In this episode:
Fran and Tom tell how their love started with a mistakenly grabbed “tie.” They share how the incident led them to know and understand each other’s qualities, making them comfortable and easily attracted to one another and eventually leading to their marriage.
[0:16] Tie-grabbing on the first meet
[3:20] Fran’s card to Tom
[5:50] Tom and Fran’s first date
[7:30] Choosing each other
[9:30] The proposal in the office
[11:41] Tom & Fran’s advice for couples
Was it a proposal or an invitation to treat? This question has been an ongoing two-decade debate between Dusty and Laylee. Read on and find out for yourself.
In this episode:
Dusty and Laylee share not just their story but also a part of their Baha'i faith. They also impart valuable learning insights on what makes their marriage work.
[29:33, 31:35] Add humour to your relationship.
[29:51] Focus on things larger than yourself.
[32:27] Nurture your individual relationship with the Creator
[33:00] Adapt to changes and be positive about it
[34:06] Practice respectful communication
Getting along and understanding each other’s differences fuel a long-lasting love.
In this episode:
David and Janice share how their first meeting at a Halloween party ignited their long-term relationship. It was a union that thrived even when they did things in their separate ways, and despite being opposite in so many ways.
[0:15] The Halloween party meet-up
[4:25] Being opposite in so many ways
[8:00] Love despite independent ways
A blind date with benefits -- that’s what happened to Jonathan and Karen when their mutual friend Brian set them up so that one of them can help the other with a traffic violation issue. Falling in love was not on the agenda, but it happened anyway.
In this episode:
Jonathan and Karen will make you smile as they share their charming and humorous love story that led to a happy ending. They say there are three important things that keep their love alive:
[6:00] Common interests
[7:00] Love language
[8:03] Listening ears
We often see families get pets and treat them like they are babies. They dress up their pets, hug and kiss them, and sometimes even sleep with them. Some people may not understand, but those who love pets know the kind of joy they give to humans.
In this episode:
Melissa shares her love for cats and how she overcame her fear of dogs. She learned the following lessons from her dog.
[9:55] Dogs can be sweet with other animals.
[13:35] Dogs can sense when you are afraid of them
[14:15] Dogs can connect with you in a special way
We tend to look for the cutest, most wonderful-looking ones when we want a pet. But what would you do if you were given a chance to care for a ghastly-looking, traumatized dog?
In this episode:
Listen to how Terry was charmed by a chihuahua from a rescue house and how it ended in a bank’s corporate photo. Terry has this to say about her experience with Baby.
[12:00] Dogs who recover from trauma give unconditional love.
[13:56] Don’t be afraid of pets that don’t look perfect
Keeping Your Dog Safe and Happy for the Holidays
Doug Davis, a dog trainer in California with the Peninsula Humane Society and SPCA and Petco shares some tips on keeping your dogs safe and relaxed during the holidays.
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Some of Doug’s top tips for keeping your dog safe during the holidays include:
Be proactive by working with your dog now so they are ready for the holidays.
Greeting guests can be overwhelmingly exciting for your dog resulting in jumping. Be proactive and start working with your dog now so when guests arrive your dog is fully trained.
Have a quiet space where your dog can relax and be alone during large gatherings.
It’s fine to get a puppy for Christmas as long as you have thought it through and are prepared for a long term commitment.
Get your dog used to the decorations like tinsel so they are not reactive when you put them on the tree.
Most pet owners lavish their pets with lots of attention like they are a part of their family. It is common nowadays to see pets, particularly dogs and cats, dressed up and glammed up when they go for a walk. People notice how cute these pets are, but do you know how pets affect you emotionally and psychologically?
In this episode:
Listen to Ellen as she relates her love for her puppy.
[1:59] Take more pictures of your puppies
Here is a story of two people in love but separated by circumstances. Through it all, they found a way to keep their love alive and beat all odds so they could be together.
In this episode:
Gabriel and John advise other couples who are going through challenges in their relationships to:
[5:25] [15:09] Value your family
[14:13] Trust in yourself and your partner
[15:09] Support the goals of your partner
Boy meets girl in a very awkward situation. Add complexity to an awkward beginning and you surely have a recipe for a disastrous ending. But not this one, which ended in marriage.
In this episode:
Damon and Nadia’s love story is full of complex situations proving that true love always prevails. Learn from them as they share what makes their relationship strong.
[12:15] Trust that things will work out
[12:34] Don’t label things
[13:10} Don’t go to bed angry.
[14:17] Don’t take each other for granted
A healthy father-daughter relationship helps build a daughter’s self-image and confidence. As the daughter gets older, this type of father-daughter relationship enables her to form relationships that are based on mutual trust and respect.
In this episode:
Father and daughter team Brian and Daniella talk about what makes their relationship special. Brian constantly reminds Daniella to spread joy, and that’s what she does. They share their thoughts on:
How a daughter affects a dad
The value of family from the eyes of a child
Putting fun into doing things together
Holding back and letting go
A friend introduces you to two guys and warns you that only one of them is good for a lasting relationship. But you fell for the “fling” type of guy. What do you do? Do you think you can make the relationship work or are you okay with a “fling”?
In this episode:
The universe conspires – this could very well be the theme of Joe and Jane’s love story. They talk about a deep love for each other, anchored on the following principles:
Respect the other person
Never give up
Go with the flow
Love comes when you least expect it. It is a wonder how two strangers happen to be at the same place at the same time for different reasons, but eventually find love in each other.
In this episode:
Erik and Ellen tell their story -- how they met at a summer camp and fell in love. They share how the following helped them survive the challenges of their relationships.
[4:40] Constant communication
[5:00] Investing in themselves as a couple
[5:38] Investing themselves as individuals
Love is worth fighting for. Love conquers distance and fights against all odds.
In this episode:
Kees and Marie share how they found love at first sight in Holland through mutual friends. Since then, they have fought against all odds, including their long-distance relationship.
[0:15] Finding the one in Holland
[4:50] Goodbye after the first kiss
[6:22] Kees proposed in the love letter
[7:31] Kees and Marie against all odds
Love doesn’t mind differences in personalities or cultures; love faces them and works through them.
In this episode:
Hana and Jean Maurice (JM) talk about how they’re able to overcome differences in their personalities and cultures by dealing with these outright. Listen to the highlights of their story:
[3:22] Love’s subtle blooming
[7:50] Children and friends at the proposal
[11:20] Making a cross-culture relationship work
Who would have thought that the tragic war between Ukraine and Russia could strengthen love in a country from a neighboring continent? Find out how altruism led to this couple getting married and how their actions affected not just their lives but also the refugees from the war.
In this episode:
Diane and Eugene share how their relationship buds from being neighbors who just converse and walk past each other like everyone else to being a happily married couple connected by love and faith. They tell us how their desire to accommodate refugees from the war brought them closer together, strengthening their faiths while being able to help a family that needed their assistance.
[05:18] Relationships strengthen when you are working toward a bigger purpose other than just for yourselves.
[26:50] Relationships work best if you know the other person well—both on their good and bad days.
[27:06] Though you shouldn't rely on it entirely, having chemistry helps a relationship.
[28:04] Knowing yourself well is crucial to the success of relationships.
[31:45] Marriage is a unique learning opportunity where you gain new experiences and insights and challenge your existing knowledge.
Perfect timing: that is what Alec and Roxy’s story is about. Sometimes, you don’t feel anything for a person, but you find yourself bumping into each other until you realize you are meant to be together.
In this episode:
Learn from Alec and Roxy as they share not just their love story but the lessons they learned from it.
[1:40] Know what you want in life
[11:26] Listen and empathize
[11:46] Seek counselling
First impressions don't always last. Who knows if the person you initially thought of as stand offish, could actually be the person you would spend your future with? What would you do if a stranger who became a really close friend suddenly asked you out? Would you sacrifice your friendship and take the risk, or would you rather stay the way you are and be friends forever?
In this episode:
Sage and Bear share the story of love, from being strangers who met at a party to being close roommates until Bear eventually asked Sage to take their friendship a notch higher. They share how they keep their relationship strong despite being apart and how they chase their individual dreams without losing track of each other.
[04:01] Relationships are no joke, so before initiating any romantic relationship with someone, you must get to know the other person first and try to visualize how you two would be if you are in a relationship.
[08:21] Asking someone close to you—be it a friend or roommate—takes courage because it could ruin your already beautiful relationship. So, if you really like the person, you should muster your courage and try to make the best of the situation.
[11:55] Sending one or two messages during your day can make your partner feel loved, cared for, and thought of especially if you are in a long-distance relationship.
Life may throw you off the path only to lead you to the right love. What if someone you barely knew from the past reintroduced himself while you were rebuilding yourself? And what if this person is also serving for his mistakes, and you don't even know where to find him? Will you give a chance to an unexpected love amidst chaos, or will you rather focus on building a new life on your own?
In this episode:
Nicole and Jeremiah, elementary classmates who meet again in the most unexpected time while in rehab and jail, share their inspiring stories. Now on their 8th year together, Nicole narrates how their circumstances didn't stop them from nourishing their budding relationship and how together, they plan to tell the world how people with challenging backgrounds can succeed in life and relationships.
[10:10] Investing in yourself is crucial if you want to discover yourself.
[10:30] If you have lessons to share, you should teach people how to live their lives and build good relationships.
[10:54] Relationships work best when both persons are whole in mind, body, spirit and soul.
We all experience disappointments in life. While some people allow these negative experiences to wear them down, some take it with a grain of salt and move on. This is what happened to Meredith. She was let down by someone she loved but found true love instead.
In this episode:
Daniel and Meredith share their story about ghosting and bears and roof collapse and how they kept their love amidst all these.
[31:13] Avoid the drama
[31:18] Laugh
[33:35] Step back and give each other space
Finding the right person for yourself is already a difficult task; what if you're finding true love for someone else? That is exactly what matchmakers do. Matchmaking is a profession and art, and if a matchmaker loves what they do and only dreams of seeing their clients with a happy ever after, then they definitely will lead you to the right person.
In this episode:
Kelly shares her story as a matchmaker—how she repeatedly refused the offer to be one, not knowing that this profession would be her calling. She shares typical struggles clients experience before they eventually decide to consult a matchmaker. Kelly also tells a recent story on how her company, It's Just Lunch, recently gave a lady her well-deserved happily ever after.
[05:18] To find the right person, the first and most important thing to do is to work on, improve, and love yourself first.
[11:07] While online dating sometimes works, the best way to get to know a person, especially someone you'll spend your life with, is through meeting them in person and going out on real dates.
[12:41] The more in-person dates you have with a person, the more you'll get to know them and know if they are a good fit for you.
[21:19] Be truthful about who you actually are. Do not pretend to like something you actually do not. Only then will you get to experience real and lasting love.
Love deepens and becomes more steadfast when nourished by a compassionate understanding of each other and their complexity.
In this episode:
Jeff and Rita share the crests and troughs of their relationship and how they have made it work.
[0:09] Slow beginnings
[15:00] A breakup, then hearts speak
[22:50] The oak and the river
Love sometimes comes when you least expect it. After keeping your hopes high, dating a bunch of folks, yet still failing to meet Mr. Right, what will you do when you’ve crossed out every person on your list but one? Will you still give it a go, or will you give up on love?
In this episode:
Doug and Tim, share how they ended up in each other’s arms and how they keep the love growing even after 15 together. They tell us how finding someone special takes time—as Doug experienced before finding Tim, the love of his life.
[10:22] Be friends with your partner because laughing and joking around with them makes your relationship work and become stronger.
[10:49] Fights are fine and normal, but as couples, you should know when to stop and back off so as not to escalate the issue and cause bigger problems in the future.
[12:10] “Real” communication makes a relationship works, so spend time talking openly about your thoughts and feelings with your partner.
[12:55] Choose your partner based on how you two click together instead of going by their looks. As cliché as it may sound, beauty fades, but the fun and happiness between you won’t.
Who says a whirlwind romance is only for the young? Susan and Josh prove that it can happen to any couple who are extremely attracted and feel connected.
In this episode:
Learn from Josh and Susan’s wisdom on finding love, as they share the following advice:
[11:08] Don’t hesitate to give love
[11:32] Find someone you connect with
[12:06] Try different avenues to find love
True love isn’t always about passion and romance. More often, especially when one is older and has had more life experience, it’s about being comfortable with each other, fitting easily into each other’s lives, and enjoying each other’s company.
In this episode:
Tom and Michelle share how they met online and clicked almost instantly when they met face to face and started dating. Listen to them talk about the ease and comfort of their relationship:
[2:33] Realistic expectations from the start
[5:50] An easy compatibility
[9:47] An easy proposal and wedding
In today’s digital age, social media is no more just a pastime. It allows people to connect with one another regardless of distance and time. But who would have thought that a match made by a social media app could actually last? Indeed, love is unpredictable, and it comes when you least expect it.
In this episode:
Emily and Phil share their inspiring story of overcoming previous heartaches and how they are building a strong, healthy relationship.
[06:57] Having the same experiences, especially stories of pain that lead to life lessons, makes people understand, empathize, and get along better with each other.
[07:34] Be respectful and patient in your relationship, and do not make an issue out of the little things.
[08:06] Communication is a core ingredient of every successful relationship.
[08:24] Before entering any relationship, get to know yourself first and take time to reflect on what you need to work on in your next relationship.
Some people are wary of online dating because of their bad experiences with their dates from these dating sites. But some successfully find a good match. What makes others succeed, and what makes others fail?
In this episode:
Colin and Sheila share their whirlwind romance that all began with an online dating site. They give the following advice to people who want to find their match online:
[9:40] Review your profile
[10:11] Respond even when you are not interested
[10:33] Choose your profile pic carefully
[11:54] Look for what matters to you
Dogs are man's best friend, and that is for a reason. Welcoming a dog into the family may sound like nothing special, but the relationship you get to build with them is incomparable.
Learn how a puppy from SPCA brings color to the life of a family and how special a pet-owner relationship could be.
In this episode:
Bre, with her daughters Taya and Lily, share the story of how they adopted a puppy for Taya's birthday. They narrate how special their relationship with Maple, their beloved dog, turned out to be and how a dog can do extraordinary things for their fur parents.
[07:08] Coming home to a dog after work is very heartwarming because they will always come, excitedly running, to you as you open the door.
[07:41] Adopted dogs are very friendly, but you, as the owner, must take the responsibility of teaching and training them.
[08:06] Adopted dogs like Maple love to cuddle and play all the time.
A mother’s love...we have read and listened to hundreds of stories about the unconditional love of a mother for her child. Often, a mother is the greatest influence in the life of a child and it is borne out of the special love that a mother can give.
In this episode:
Peggy shares how much she loves her children and how she was unprepared for that kind of love. Listen to her thoughts on:
[0:39] Loving your children
[1:38] The pangs of motherhood
[3:10] The gifts of motherhood
Being in love makes you see things through rose-tinted glasses. But love, like all else, is bound to be challenged by hardships and adversities. Can love ever be enough to make a couple withstand those challenges?
In this episode:
Ian and Donna share some nuggets of wisdom they learned over 55 years of being together.
[4:38] Don’t give up..
[4:58] Find common interests.
[5:16] Learn something new about each other
[5:58] Get help.
When a friendship develops over time, it usually happens between two people who share several common interests or perhaps who grew up together. Either way, it begins with understanding and accepting the other person for who they are. But can friendship prosper between two people who do not even understand each other’s language?
In this episode:
Gadi talks about two decades of friendship with an Indian couple, Tina and Kati. Gadi recounts how the following traits forged a bond between him and Tina:
[1:34] Kindness
[1:56] Companionship
[2:56] Warmth
[3:26] Appreciation
[6:48] Understanding
Love is best practiced by understanding each other’s roles and respecting each other’s space.
In this episode:
Chris and Arleen tell how they found love not at first sight but by growing their connection together in harmony, understanding each other’s roles, and giving each other space.
[0:50] Love, but not at first sight
[8:00] Celebrating every memorable date
[9:50] Sharing the family responsibility
[12:00] Coming out
[16:00] Keeping the harmony together
A whirlwind romance that felt so right from the beginning...until someone had to let go. Letting go of a loved one is a painful experience that a person must endure. Is there hope that you will recover from the pain? What if the other person finds their way back to you? Will it ever be the same?
In this episode:
Nancy and Andrew talk about how they quickly fell in love, separated, and rediscovered each other. They share lessons on how they weathered the storms their relationship went through.
[6:35] Be your own person and authentic self
[14:10] Respect and value each other’s opinion
[14:20] Agree to disagree
[16:48] Give one another space to pursue individual interests
Jackie had recently ended a relationship, and Cliff knew this was his big chance to date Jackie.
In this episode:
Share Cliff and Jackie’s joy as they recount how their almost 30 years of being together started. Their formula, according to them:
[6:31] Work as a team
[6:46] Trust
[6:48] Laugh about something every day
Most people who have just been through a failed marriage would avoid going out and getting into a relationship immediately. But what if fate throws you in the company of a person who seems perfect for you. Will you pursue the opportunity, or will you fight against it?
In this episode:
Dar and Ed, both recently divorced, tell how they found love in each other unexpectedly. They share these nuggets of wisdom:
[3:39, 7:28] Do not settle for the chemistry between you; be sure you grow up in the relationship.
[9:43] Find something every day to make the other person’s day better
[12:03] Agree on your roles in the relationship is going to be and stick to it
In these modern times, we rarely see a couple who stays married for more than twenty years. Carol and Dave are a great example of a couple who has successfully navigated the ups and downs of marriage for over thirty years. What could be their secret to a happy married life?
In this episode:
Dave and Carol relate how they began as a couple and what makes them work.
[3:54] Communication
[4:04] Doing a lot of fun things together
[4:27] Investing in the relationship
From high school til death do them part, Fay and Ken were together. Fay tells her story of how they met and were married for over sixty years—many of their lives being spent working together on a family farm.
In this episode:
Fay tells the story of how she met her husband and how they grew together over sixty years—many of which they worked together on a family farm.
[1:29] Dances were the Start of the Romance
[4:00] Women Had to Hide Their Wedding Rings in Order to Get Hired
[6:30] Working with your Husband Can be Challenging
As the world returns to normal, and we go back to our pre-pandemic activities, the temporary separations from our fur families return as well. We have to manage these separations in ways that are healthy and comforting for our pets.
In this episode:
Doug recalls his dog Carmel and realizes the impact of the separation anxiety that she experienced. Doug shares how we can distance ourselves from our fur family in a healthy way.
[10:12] Making distance comfortable
[21:00] Dealing with separation anxiety
[30:49] Learning how to make things right
When someone gives Jane a puppy, she falls madly and deeply in love. Meet Broadcast Love’s spokesdog, Lisbon. Caring for pets is like caring for people. There are good times and bad times. But despite the bad times, you continue to find ways to nurture and love them.
In this episode:
Jane recounts how she started caring for dogs and how she overcame the difficulties of caring for a wild, mischievous Portie. According to her, two things made her relationship with Lisbon work:
[2:33] Unconditional love for one another
[2:46] Training for both of them
High school sweethearts who ended up together for the rest of their lives and demonstrate the importance of working through difficult times and focusing on the good ones.
In this episode:
Tracey and Greg recall how they grew up together and kept their love for each other alive while raising six children. This is their advice to other couples:
[11:54] Strong family orientation
[12:45] Solid foundation of love
[15:35] Spouse comes first
Friends worth having are those who energize you and enable you to be your true self.
In this episode:
Jael, Kathleen, Kathryn, and Alisha share the importance of having close friendships with women whose values you share and with whom you feel safe enough to be open and vulnerable.
[1:00] How the bonding began
[9:43] The importance of having girlfriends
[11:21] How to form good friendships
Many people are broken because of their lack of self-worth. But how do you accept and value yourself when you have grown up in a life of misery, chaos, and abandonment? How do you get out of that vicious trap and still come out whole? Is there hope for the broken? In this episode:
Alison shares how she redeemed her self-worth by taking a long, winding journey from her childhood years in a family of abuse, addiction, and chaos to a state of self-love. She recounts her experiences of how she applied the following principles to make herself whole:
Be your own person and know your purpose in life
Channel negativity into positivity
Accept yourself for who you are
Have you ever said “Love me again” to a brother or a sister?” Rarely do we see a brother and a sister who share that special bond even as they pursue their respective dreams.
In this episode:
Sarah and her younger brother Evert relate how they developed a strong connection with each other. Learn how their creativity played a role in expressing their love and support for each other and reassuring them that they will never be forgotten. They talk about how they:
- Do things together.
- Let each other grow and be their person.
- Love each other for who they are.
- Do not allow disagreements to get in the way of loving one another.
When going out on a first date, some people tend to put their best foot forward, hoping to make a good impression. But what if you have ruined that impression even before your first date? Is there a chance of turning that embarrassing moment into something wonderful?
In this episode:
Martha and Philip recount how they met, fell in love, and got married. They attribute their lasting relationship to:
[0:44, 5:35] Engaging conversations
[8:33] Respect for individuality
[9:23] Shared values
[10:19] Time spent as a couple
Love can come at the most unexpected time in your life. Be open to it.
In this episode:
Don and Lupe tell how their Facebook friendship, without their intending it, grew into a love so strong it could cross geographical boundaries, time zones, and cultures.
[2:40] The hide-and-seek meet
[10:30] Finding each other
[17:20] Being open to change
Love overcomes barriers and grows out of deep friendships. It doesn’t shy away from challenges but faces them and grows from them.
In this episode:
Tom and Malcolm tell the story of how their friendship deepened into love. Here, they share the highlights of their romance and insights on being a married gay couple.
[3:55] Dealing with boundaries
[9:34] Malcolm’s cheeky advice
[15:13] The proposal
[18:01] Being gay and married
Two people who met inside the classroom found their way into each other's hearts. They found themselves apart but found a way to get together. Their love, built on a solid foundation, led to a marriage that not even Covid could stop.
In this episode:
Amanda and Kevin recount how they met, realized how important they are to each other, pursued their dreams, and got back together. They share what makes their relationship work.
[12:46] Complement each other’s strengths and weaknesses
[13:05] Have fun with each other
[13:42] Respect each other’s independence
Let’s change the world through LOVE.
In this episode:
Jane McCannell, who founded Broadcast Love, presents and discusses what it stands for, what it is and isn't, how it got started, and how you may share and broadcast your own story of LOVE.
[0:32] The driving force of Broadcast Love
[1:08] What Broadcast Love stands for
[2:01] Getting to know Founder Jane McConnell
[4:34] The people behind Broadcast Love
[6:31] Get involved with Broadcast Love