Happy Ordinary Love Wednesday!! Yes, I know I’m a day late, but I wanted to make sure that this week’s episode was perfect because I’m so excited for it! I was able to sit with Ana (she/her) and Dante (he/him) this week and hear about their special love story. From long lost childhood friends to long distance lovers, they take us on the fun, sweet and sometimes chaotic journey. 🌻

Join us as we discuss:

♡ What it was like to grow up together in a small town, and how they both longed for something bigger

♡ Reconnecting after their post-high school glow ups

♡ Ana’s attempts to shoot her shot and Dante’s sneaky method to reconnect every time

♡ How they survived not one but THREE ghostings

♡ How they made time for each other despite the 7-hour drive long distance

♡ Concerts, Raves and City dates oh my!

♡ Dante’s special gift for gift giving (+Labubu success story)

♡ Preparing to finally live together and start a new life

…And more!

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This week, I had the honor of getting to know Dana and Ian, who are dear family friends of mine. Their story spans decades and takes place in two countries. They are the ultimate friends to lovers, “If we aren’t married by the time we turn 40, let’s marry each other” kind of love story, and I’m so excited for y’all to hear!

Join us as we discuss:

♡ A pleasant surprise about their relationship they didn’t know until they were married

♡ Their first (and unsuccessful) attempt at dating

♡ Keeping in touch throughout their 20s and 30s as friends

♡ How they survived a bicoastal long distance relationship between California and the Philippines

♡ Getting married and starting a family in your 40s

♡ Ian’s unintentional extended trip to the US

♡ How their Christian faith and relationships with God are foundational and integral to their love

♡ How being together has helped them grow

…And more!

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This week, I was so excited to sit down with a dear friend of mine. Alex (he/him) and his partner Charlie (she/her) so graciously shared their love story with us! From their first time meeting at the dance studio, to their first date at the strip club, and everything after in between, this was such a fun and insightful episode and I can’t wait for you all to listen!

Join us as we discuss:

♡ How fusion dance brought them together

♡ Charlie’s ultimate scheme to swindle Alex

♡ How they intentionally worked to make this relationship different than their past relationships

♡ Their journey to polyamory (both individually and together)

♡ Their hilarious first date strip club story (MUST LISTEN)

♡ How they were able to build trust in a polyamorous relationship

♡ Navigating differing love languages and personality types

♡ How being together has helped them grow

…And more!

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Happy Ordinary Love Tuesday!!! It’s been awhile, hasn’t it? I hope you are all well and had an amazing holiday season. I took an impromptu week off for the holidays, but I am back and ready for the new year!! This week is really exciting because I get to share the conversation I had with my husband, Bradley. This episode was filmed back in October for our dating anniversary, so think of this episode like a vault release lol.

Join us as we discuss:

♡ Dating post-COVID and being a Tinder success story

♡ Our cringe dating app profiles

♡ The first date that never should have happened

♡ Who made the first move

♡ How we went from “not wanting a relationship” to happily married in three years

♡ Falling fast and being 100% sure from the get go

♡ Whether or not we should still celebrate our dating anniversary

♡ How we found ourselves after past long term relationships and continued to grow together

♡ Traveling mishaps and mistakes

♡ Exciting plans for the future

…And more!

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Learn more about my work: https://www.solacetherapy.co/

Content warning: Pregnancy complications and child loss

This week I got to have a fun yet incredibly candid conversation with Josephine (she/her) and Nelson (he/him), who are my aunt, uncle and godparents. Their story got me feeling all different types of emotions, and I can’t wait for you to listen.

Join me as they share with us:

♡ The lie they’ve told everyone for 25 whole years

♡ Having a long distance relationship in the early 2000s

♡ The ringless proposal story

♡ Their difficult pregnancy journeys

♡ Pomegranates, elephants with the trunks facing down, and other things they’ve tried to help them get pregnant

♡ How they moved forward as a couple after experiencing tragic loss

♡ Who their Family Feud team would be

♡ Their favorite memories as a family

…And more!

You can listen to this episodes wherever you listen to podcasts, and you can also stream it on YouTube! Make sure to follow/subscribe so you don’t miss an episode 🌻

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Learn more about my work: https://www.solacetherapy.co/

This week I got to sit with Jessy (he/him) and Chelsea (she/her), two of my dear friends from college. Jessy and Chelsea live on opposite ends of the San Francisco Bay, but are still only a ferry ride away from each other. It was such a pleasure chatting with them and hearing the ways in which their relationship is special and unique.

Join us as they share with us:

♡ How they met and started dating during COVID

♡ How ballroom dance brought them together

♡ Jessy’s car theft scare during their first date

♡ Navigating “medium” distance with virtual hangouts

♡ Their intentional choice to live apart until they are ready to move in together

♡ How they work through conflict as two “non-confrontational” people

♡ How they bond through music, video games and movies

…and more!

You can listen to this episodes wherever you listen to podcasts, and you can also stream it on YouTube! Make sure to follow/subscribe so you don’t miss an episode 🌻

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Learn more about my work: https://www.solacetherapy.co/

In this episode of Ordinary Love, I get to talk to Devin (she/her) and Mia (she/her), who are my LOVELY sisters. They are a queer pair of newlyweds, who currently live with their three cats in the Silicon Valley.

Join me as they share with us:

♡ Instantly falling for each other

♡ Moving from San Diego to Portland to Hawaii to the Bay Area

♡ Focusing on HOW they argue vs. not arguing at all

♡ Starting new chapters and recalibrating needs and expectations of each other

♡ Surviving Devin’s PA school

♡ Proposing to each other and things not going to plan

♡ Navigating threats to same sex marriage in 2025

♡ Celebrating the simple things in life together

♡ Intentionally prioritizing rest and health together

You can find Mia (@mmmbolt & @miakbolton) and Devin (@sassy_molasie) on instagram!

You can also check out Mia’s new book (As We Bloom) at @miakbolton and purchase your own copy at https://indigoriverpublishing.com/books/as-we-bloom/

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In this episode of Ordinary Love, I am joined by Rikki (he/him) and Melissa (she/her), who are my uncle/godparent and aunt. Rikki is a project manager at an architectural firm and Melissa is a graphic designer, and they have two beautiful children (9 and 11).

They share with us:

♡ The most “first date” not-first-date ever

♡ Hilariously embarrassing moments

♡ Filipino roots, traditions and influences

♡ The recession, expiring work visas, and tough decisions

♡ DTR or “define the relationship” pt 1 & 2

♡ How they navigate conflict to prevent the “snowball effect”

♡ What they teach their kids about emotions and feeling their feelings

♡ Breaking generational patterns as parents

♡ Ways they continue to bond as a couple and family

...And more!

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You can also find me on instagram: @solacetherapy_

Learn more about my work: https://www.solacetherapy.co/