New York Times bestselling author Jen Hatmaker and her longtime friend, Amy Hardin, have arrived in the middle years — and they couldn’t be happier about it. Each has navigated the ins and outs of life — from careers, to parenting, marriage (and, for Jen, divorce), spiritual evolution, and the joys of being hardcore Gen Xers. With each weekly episode, Jen and Amy serve as our “everywoman” guides to all the seasons — past, present, and future — as they walk excitedly and tenaciously into the ...
…
continue reading
Love stories. Dating stories. Relationship stories. Stories about romance, marriage, partnership, sex, loss, and the human heart. Served with a side of advice. Hosted by Boston Globe advice columnist Meredith Goldstein. Distributed by PRX.
…
continue reading
We get better instructions for putting together furniture than we do for raising actual human beings. And that doesn’t even account for how to do it amid a global pandemic and civil/political unrest. That’s why Season 2 of Good Kids features a compelling mix of perspectives on child-rearing — from parents and experts, authors and actors, to "good" kids themselves — imparting wisdom for a brief, but potent, 10(ish) minutes each week. Good Kids isn’t just another parenting podcast. It’s an all ...
…
continue reading
1
MAKING SENSE OF THE 2024 ELECTION: With Pantsuit Politics’ Sarah Stewart Holland and Beth Silvers
1:06:39
1:06:39
Lire Plus Tard
Lire Plus Tard
Des listes
J'aime
Aimé
1:06:39
It’s election season, and it’s been an interesting ride to this cycle’s moment of truth! Jen and Amy dive deep into the heart of the upcoming 2024 election with the insightful women from Pantsuit Politics–Sarah Stewart Holland and Beth Silvers. The conversation centers around the distinct dynamics shaping this election, along with insight as to why…
…
continue reading
1
The Curiosity Cure: Martha Beck’s Guide to Befriending Anxiety
1:05:52
1:05:52
Lire Plus Tard
Lire Plus Tard
Des listes
J'aime
Aimé
1:05:52
At the height of her worldly and academic success garnering three Harvard degrees, Martha Beck received life altering news, and discovered that maybe she didn’t know everything. This set off a lifetime of pursuing ways to soothe her nervous system from anxiety and find freedom in a new purpose. In a world where anxiety seems to be spiraling out of …
…
continue reading
1
Bonus Episode: BEATING BURNOUT with Emily Nagoski Connects Sex and Stress
25:58
25:58
Lire Plus Tard
Lire Plus Tard
Des listes
J'aime
Aimé
25:58
A bonus episode from Boston Globe podcast Say More with Shirley Leung. Sex educator Emily Nagoski didn’t set out to be an expert on stress. But it turns out, stress is affecting peoples’ sex lives, big time. After helping her sister Amelia through two life-threatening burnout episodes, the two got together to write a book about the science of stres…
…
continue reading
1
[BONUS] Jen Hatmaker Book Club ft. The Little Italian Hotel by Phaedra Patrick
50:07
50:07
Lire Plus Tard
Lire Plus Tard
Des listes
J'aime
Aimé
50:07
Jen and New York Times best-selling author, Phaedra Patrick, discuss “The Little Italian Hotel” and how finding a way through heartache can look wildly different from one person to the next. Phaedra was a self-taught writer who almost gave up on her dream before she had a breakthrough with her runaway hit, “The Curious Charms of Arthur Pepper.” In …
…
continue reading
1
[ENCORE] Redefining Aging: Cheryl Bridges Johns on Embracing the Menopausal Journey
59:31
59:31
Lire Plus Tard
Lire Plus Tard
Des listes
J'aime
Aimé
59:31
Have you ever met someone who’s excited about menopause? It might seem like a rare breed, but isn’t it time we reconsider our relationship with aging? While society often tells us that 50 should look like 30, the reality is that growing older is a badge of honor—even if it comes with its own set of quirks. Menopause, instead of being a dreaded foe,…
…
continue reading
Love Letters is getting ready for next season — and it’s going to be good! You’ll laugh. You’ll cry. You might move to Italy. It’ll all be explained. In the meantime, can you help us better ourselves? Please take this survey. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/LLetters I wrote most of it myself! We want to know how to better entertain, serve, and give …
…
continue reading
1
Escaping the Productivity Trap: Kendra Adachi’s Lazy Genius Perspective
1:02:17
1:02:17
Lire Plus Tard
Lire Plus Tard
Des listes
J'aime
Aimé
1:02:17
It’s a brand new season of the show and we are thrilled to have Amy Hardin, Jen’s longtime friend, join us on the podcast for a whole new adventure in laughing at ourselves and learning from our incredible guests. The Lazy Genius herself, Kendra Adachi, joins Jen and Amy today to challenge our culture's obsession with productivity and time manageme…
…
continue reading
1
Friendship By the Numbers: Enneagram Expert Ian Cron Weighs In
1:08:08
1:08:08
Lire Plus Tard
Lire Plus Tard
Des listes
J'aime
Aimé
1:08:08
It’s an exciting time here at the For the Love Podcast and we are excited to share a brand new season of the show, now featuring Jen’s longtime friend, Amy Hardin! Amy’s been popping into the show all summer, and we’re thrilled to welcome her with an official seat across from Jen for all our upcoming episodes! And what better way to get to know Amy…
…
continue reading
1
[BONUS ENCORE] Following Your Heart for Meaningful Change with Jennifer Garner
1:00:22
1:00:22
Lire Plus Tard
Lire Plus Tard
Des listes
J'aime
Aimé
1:00:22
Jen and her longtime friend, Amy Hardin, return together to introduce this previous interview with Jennifer Garner that was one of For the Love’s top downloaded episodes of all time. Jen and Amy chat about their favorite Jennifer Garner projects and how impressed they are with her activism and philanthropic work. In the interview itself, Jennifer G…
…
continue reading
1
How Positivity Goes Toxic with Kate Bowler
1:03:47
1:03:47
Lire Plus Tard
Lire Plus Tard
Des listes
J'aime
Aimé
1:03:47
Jen and her longtime friend, Amy Hardin, are back together to introduce this interview with Kate Bowler that originally aired as a premium channel episode. They examine the ways a “toxic positivity” mindset and a misguided understanding of “blessings” can harm relationships and culture. If you’ve ever felt your soul drag to the ground after reading…
…
continue reading
1
[BONUS] Jen Hatmaker Book Club ft. Wisdom of Your Body by Hillary McBride
1:00:50
1:00:50
Lire Plus Tard
Lire Plus Tard
Des listes
J'aime
Aimé
1:00:50
It’s an exciting time here at the For the Love Podcast and we are excited to share a brand new season of the show, now featuring Jen’s longtime friend, Amy Hardin! Amy’s been popping into the show all summer, and we’re thrilled to welcome her with an official seat across from Jen for all our upcoming episodes! And what better way to get to know Amy…
…
continue reading
1
Crime Junkies Host Ashley Flowers on True Crime, Activism, and Becoming a Novelist
55:06
55:06
Lire Plus Tard
Lire Plus Tard
Des listes
J'aime
Aimé
55:06
As part of our summer series of re-airing the best of “For the Love,” we also have Jen’s long time friend, Amy Hardin, joining Jen to introduce this episode that was originally aired on the premium channel. In this new episode, we’ll hear about Jen and Amy’s summer so far and what constitutes guilty pleasure TV binges. True crime might be considere…
…
continue reading
Móni Guzmán came to the US from Mexico with her family many decades ago. In the past two presidential elections, her parents voted for Trump while she voted for Clinton and Biden. This created the kind of tension that must be managed very carefully. Fortunately, and relatedly, Móni has professional experience with difficult conversations in her cap…
…
continue reading
1
The Shaky Future of Women’s Reproductive Health with Dr. Natalie Crawford
1:07:18
1:07:18
Lire Plus Tard
Lire Plus Tard
Des listes
J'aime
Aimé
1:07:18
It’s been two years since Roe v. Wade was overturned by the Supreme Court. As the power to rule over women’s reproductive rights reverts to the states, we are seeing many move toward vast limitations of reproductive choices, including bans on terminating pregnancies, but also devastating impediments toward the processes that have helped those who a…
…
continue reading
1
[ENCORE] YOUR Body Keeps the Score: Unwinding Trauma with Dr. Bessel van der Kolk
1:10:45
1:10:45
Lire Plus Tard
Lire Plus Tard
Des listes
J'aime
Aimé
1:10:45
We’re bringing back one of our most popular episodes ever on the pod - featuring “The Body Keeps the Score” author Dr. Bessel van der Kolk. And for a fun NEW take on the episode, Jen Hatmaker has asked one of her best friends, Amy Hardin, to join her to discuss their thoughts on this episode! Listen as Jen and Amy discuss their meet cute and then w…
…
continue reading
1
Brooke: This Is Not Reality (from the Last Day podcast)
47:46
47:46
Lire Plus Tard
Lire Plus Tard
Des listes
J'aime
Aimé
47:46
In this guest episode from the podcast “Last Day,” host Stephanie Wittels Wachs shares the story of Brooke, who had the best and worst days of her life within a couple months of each other. The whiplash from the bliss of her wedding day to the reality of mourning rocked Brooke to her core. She had to learn how to treasure the memories while sitting…
…
continue reading
1
How to Stay Sane When the World Feels on Fire with CNN’s Kirsten Powers
54:40
54:40
Lire Plus Tard
Lire Plus Tard
Des listes
J'aime
Aimé
54:40
Kirsten Powers is a tenured news analyst who lived inside our modern age’s belly of the beast — 24-Hour Network News. Kirsten Powers lived and breathed as a senior news analyst at Fox News and then CNN for years. Eventually, she hit a breaking point and realized living full throttle, enraged about the state of the world, wasn't doing her or anyone …
…
continue reading
1
[BONUS] Jen Hatmaker Book Club ft. Here for It by R. Eric Thomas
37:04
37:04
Lire Plus Tard
Lire Plus Tard
Des listes
J'aime
Aimé
37:04
Bestselling author, R. Eric Thomas, wrote “Here for It” in 2020 and it continues to reverberate in the hearts and minds of readers because of its timely topics and riveting personal story—making it a perfect “revisit” for our book club community! With humor and vulnerability, Eric shares about his memoir which is equal parts hilarity and heart–and …
…
continue reading
1
The 5 Things Anyone Who Cooks Needs To Know with Bri McKoy
56:26
56:26
Lire Plus Tard
Lire Plus Tard
Des listes
J'aime
Aimé
56:26
Our guest this week is bringing core insights into the kitchen so that everyone can: a.) enjoy cooking and b.) turn it from a massive chore to a bright spot in your day. Author, blogger and “accidental cook” Bri McKoy is here, talking with Jen about the best practices and advice on how to become the kind of cook you want to be for your own life. Dr…
…
continue reading
In the final episode of a season all about help, Meredith sits down with students from the writing and publishing organization 826 Boston, which just released a new book — called “What if the World Needs You?”— that’s full of advice and life lessons for young people. Also, Meredith’s producers surprise her with a collection of stories from her frie…
…
continue reading
1
Feeling at Home In Your Body: Prentis Hemphill on Healing Through Embodiment
36:56
36:56
Lire Plus Tard
Lire Plus Tard
Des listes
J'aime
Aimé
36:56
Do you struggle to feel truly at home in your body? We’re here to tell you; that it is possible. Our episode this week is a topic we return to often because we just can’t hear it enough; how we can heal our connections to our bodies. We have author and embodiment expert, Prentis Hemphill on the show, and she and Jen explore the idea of healing thro…
…
continue reading
1
Get Your Life Together with Peloton’s Cody Rigsby
47:58
47:58
Lire Plus Tard
Lire Plus Tard
Des listes
J'aime
Aimé
47:58
Coming in hot for our Queer Futures series, we’re bringing you an interview previously aired on For The Love’s Premium Podcast channel with celebrity Peloton instructor, Cody Rigsby. Cody has gained a devoted following through his engaging and motivational fitness classes on the Peloton platform. He talks about his memoir "XOXO Cody: An Opinionated…
…
continue reading
As The Boston Globe’s travel writer, Chris Muther has gotten very good at navigating the planet alone. But he wasn’t always this way. It took years, through multiple relationships, for him to gain the independence necessary to thrive on his own — and be a better partner. How he got to this more confident place is a long, winding story that involves…
…
continue reading
1
Centering Others: Empowerment in the Margins with Roxane Gay & Megan Pillow
1:00:09
1:00:09
Lire Plus Tard
Lire Plus Tard
Des listes
J'aime
Aimé
1:00:09
This powerful episode in our Queer Futures series features an enlightening conversation about power structures with Jen and renowned author Roxane Gay and co-writer Megan Pillow. The women explore not only the concept of individual power, but how we can engage in community empowerment. Together, they delve into how marginalized communities, particu…
…
continue reading
1
Bonus: Pantsuit Politics with Sarah Stewart Holland and Beth Silvers
23:07
23:07
Lire Plus Tard
Lire Plus Tard
Des listes
J'aime
Aimé
23:07
Can relationships survive a political divide? Meredith sits down with podcast hosts Sarah Stewart Holland and Beth Silvers of the grace-filled podcast "Pantsuit Politics" to discuss the growing gender divide and how (and if!) to handle differences in political views within the context of a romantic relationship. Email us at loveletters@boston.com. …
…
continue reading