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Love Intently Podcast with Sophie KwokLove Intently Podcast with Sophie KwokHow to Explore your Secure Attachment Style with Tracy McMillanPeople want a deeper understanding of their own relationships and attachment than what they get from watching Sex in the City. Tracy McMillan is a Hollywood writer turned relationship expert who brings relatable, well-known characters to her descriptions to help you understand attachment and relationships. She’s always talked about relationships, and throughout her own life experiences she’s learned so much about relationships and it’s naturally progressed. That’s why episode 83 of the Love Intently Podcast is about how to identify and satisfy your own personal attachment style! Find your Attachment Style with this Quiz!...2022-03-161h 11Love Intently Podcast with Sophie KwokLove Intently Podcast with Sophie KwokHow to Love Who You Are During ConflictConflict resolution comes up quite frequently with my clients. I have wanted to do an episode on this for a while and I am very excited to share my ideas on loving in and through conflict. For so long it was something I was so terrified to do and be around. I hated being triggered. I didn’t like who I was during conflict. What’s been really incredible is that throughout the years I have learned to love who I am in conflict. That’s why episode 82 of the Love Intently Podcast is a solo episode about conflict resolu...2022-03-0226 minLove Intently Podcast with Sophie KwokLove Intently Podcast with Sophie KwokRewrite the Rules with Alex StarrAlex Starr is a former wildland firefighter and now the host of the Rewrite The Rules podcast, which is about sharing the stories of those who have changed what they thought was possible for their relationships, work, and life. Alex has also authored Rewrite the Rules: An Unconventional Way to Build an Intentional Life, a book that provides a framework to break free of the status quo, trust your instincts and live a life you choose instead of the one you have been told to live. In this episode of the Love Intently Podcast, Alex is here to teach...2022-02-091h 04Love Intently Podcast with Sophie KwokLove Intently Podcast with Sophie KwokHow Your Human Design Improves Your Relationships with Amanda HorvathAmanda Horvath is a Youtube and video expert who is passionate about supporting entrepreneurs getting started in video. Whether you’re an aspiring thought leader or business owner looking to utilize video to grow your business, her Youtube channel, and her courses are the place you will find everything you need. Amanda started in video as a talented videographer working with incredible people like Ryan Holiday and Tim Ferris. A few years ago, she felt a deep call to start her own Youtube channel and never looked back. In the last few years, Amanda has gained over 45k subscribers, la...2021-11-241h 16Love Intently Podcast with Sophie KwokLove Intently Podcast with Sophie KwokHone Your Money Mindset with Whitney MorrisonWhitney Morrison is a Certified Financial Planner, Money Mindset Expert, and the founder of Holistic Money, an online money coaching platform that teaches individuals to revolutionize their relationship with money, maximize their income and achieve the freedom lifestyle they've always desired.  Her approach combines her experience as a financial planner with money mindset coaching. She helps people reach their goals by creating a money plan based on the foundations of wealth building, while also attending to the emotional, psychological, behavioral, and relational hurdles that are intertwined in the process.  In this episode we discuss: 2021-11-171h 21Love Intently Podcast with Sophie KwokLove Intently Podcast with Sophie KwokFacing Your Complexities with Flexibility, with Lauren PopishLauren is the founder of The Wave & SWELL. She started her first podcast, Book Wine Club, in 2017 after a public speaking blunder that sparked a speaking phobia. As the saying goes, when life gives you lemons, start a podcast about it! Rediscovering her confidence through podcasting encouraged her to share it with other women struggling to tell their stories. The Wave now serves more women than ever by providing educational resources and a digital community. In 2021, The Wave launched SWELL, the first podcast editing service for women by women. Lauren still pairs her favorite reads with a glass of...2021-11-101h 21Love Intently Podcast with Sophie KwokLove Intently Podcast with Sophie KwokRepairing The Nervous System and Overcoming Trauma with Jessica MaguireJessica Maguire is a trauma-informed integrative physiotherapist whose passion for health first led to her degree in Health Science before completing her Masters in Physiotherapy. Her clinical experience made her fascinated by neuroscience and the potential of the nervous system to change itself. In this episode of the Love Intently Podcast, Jessica is here to teach you about the vagus nerve and the nervous system and how stress-related illnesses can arise from deregulation after traumatic stress.Key Topics Discussed -What is the vagus nerve system and why it’s important-What brought her to res...2021-07-221h 22Love Intently Podcast with Sophie KwokLove Intently Podcast with Sophie KwokGrowing in Your Relationship While Building a Business with Lesley Eccles, Serial Entrepreneur and CEO of RelishLesley Eccles is the founder and CEO of Relish, a relationship app that’s on a mission to improve all relationships. She was also the co-founder and head of marketing for the FanDuel fantasy sports company. In today’s episode of the Love Intently Podcast, Lesley shares with us her love story right from where it started and some tips to maintain a healthy relationship. She also dives deep into entrepreneurship and her journey in this field.Key Topics Discussed -How she fell in love and met her husband -Her entrepreneurship journey -Advice for other c...2021-07-0857 minLove Intently Podcast with Sophie KwokLove Intently Podcast with Sophie KwokOvercoming Heartbreak Through Art with Emily EisenhartEmily Eisenhart is a multidisciplinary artist and designer. She is constantly exploring, and her work is heavily inspired by patterns, textures, colors, and shapes around her. With a formal cultural anthropology background, Emily is ever curious and researching into her inspiration for motif and color palette. In this episode of the Love Intently Podcast, Emily is here to share her story, how she made the shift from a designer to an artist, her painful heartbreak and how it impacted her artistic work, and how her new relationship influences her work.Key Topics Discussed -When she knew s...2021-06-161h 20Love Intently Podcast with Sophie KwokLove Intently Podcast with Sophie KwokEmbracing Radical Self-Love with Sonya Renee Taylor, NYT Bestselling AuthorSonya Renee Taylor is a New York Times Bestselling Author and the founder of The Body is Not An Apology. She has a passion for helping others learn to develop a radical love for themselves, unapologetically. It is her belief that when we all develop this sense of radical self-love, we unlock the doors for greater liberation. In this episode of the Love Intently Podcast, Sonya is here to teach you about radical self-love and so much more. Key TopicsDefining radical self-love The difference between self-confidence and radical self-love Throwing out the idea of there bei...2021-05-261h 07Love Intently Podcast with Sophie KwokLove Intently Podcast with Sophie KwokTransforming Your Life Through Intention with Kristina Furia, Self-Transformation CoachKristina Furia is a self-transformation coach, teacher, and content creator. She has a passion for helping others tap into their higher frequencies so that they may lean into their true purpose. Her goal is to empower others to be free of their inner critic and to view each new day as a gift. In this episode of the Love Intently Podcast, Kristina is here to teach you how to do all the above and so much more.Key TopicsHow Kristina got out of being a therapist and into transformational workKristina’s personal transformationDebunking what manifesting re...2021-05-061h 16Love Intently Podcast with Sophie KwokLove Intently Podcast with Sophie KwokHow to Overcome the Battle of Loneliness with Deeper FriendshipsShasta Nelson is a Friendship Expert, Speaker, and author of three books. She has a passion for spreading awareness on the importance of friendships, especially with the ever-growing loneliness epidemic that is sweeping our world. As if loneliness wasn’t already bad enough, the COVID-19 pandemic came in and left many in a world feeling isolated and divided, leading to extreme levels of loneliness. However, Shasta is here to help you learn how to deepen your friendships and as she has coined, your frientimicy. Tune in to learn more! :)Key Topics Why Shasta got into being a f...2021-04-281h 18in bold company podcastin bold company podcastS2E12: Attachment Styles, Friendship, & Conflict Resolution with Sophie KwokHow can we have happy, healthy relationships? And I'm not talking only about intimate relationships, but friendships too. Sophie Kwok, host of the Love Intently podcast, walks us through: What it takes to create great friendships Understanding your attachment style and how it can help you have better relationships with the people around you How to handle conflict (better) RESOURCES: https://loveintently.com/podcast (Love Intently Podcast) - A relationship podcast empowering you to have a thriving relationship with yourself and everyone around you. https://loveintently.com/attachmentstyle (Find your attachment style quiz) https://loveintently.com/course (Attachment Style Course...2021-02-101h 01Love Intently Podcast with Sophie KwokLove Intently Podcast with Sophie KwokBecoming Your Best Self to Create a Lasting Impact with Cathryn Lavery, CEO and Founder of BestSelf Co.Cathryn Lavery is an entrepreneur, creator, and designer with a mission to help others make an impact by getting clear on their goals and starting meaningful conversations. In an effort to do so, she founded BestSelf Co. and has helped it scale into a large brand. BestSelf Co. has been featured in GMA, GQ, and O! Magazine. She joined us on the show this week to share a bit with us about her journey and some of the lessons she has learned along the way.  Key TopicsThe story of how Cathryn and her pa...2021-02-051h 03Love Intently Podcast with Sophie KwokLove Intently Podcast with Sophie KwokChoosing Love Over Everything with Brit Barron and Sami LaneBrit and Sami Barron’s story begins with a choice, and a really tough one at that. The now-married couple met at church where they started out as best friends. At the time, neither of them had openly come out as lesbian, however, as they began to grow closer it was clear to them that this was more than just a friendship, this was love. While the two were excited about their newfound love, they were faced with quite the dilemma; they both worked at a church that was against same-sex relationships. Sami was the creative director at...2021-01-2856 minLove Intently Podcast with Sophie KwokLove Intently Podcast with Sophie KwokTaking Sexy Back with Dr. Alexandra SolomonFor Full Shownotes : https://loveintently.com/blog/taking-sexy-back-with-dr-alexandra-solomonDr. Alexandra H. Solomon is a clinical assistant professor in the Department of Psychology at Northwestern University and a licensed clinical psychologist at The Family Institute at Northwestern University. She has written many books on marriage and family. Her most popular books are "Loving Bravely: Twenty Lessons of Self-Discovery to Help You Get the Love You Want" and "Taking Sexy Back: How to Own Your Sexuality and Create the Relationship You Want."  Today, we have Dr. Alexandra on our show to discuss various areas of a r...2020-12-161h 02Love Intently Podcast with Sophie KwokLove Intently Podcast with Sophie KwokConnecting With Yourself and Living A Grounded Life with Arielle EstoriaHow do you connect with yourself? In a world full of distractions, noise, and the constant battle for other’s attention, it can be really easy to get lost in connecting with others and forget to connect with who we really should be connecting with: ourselves.Arielle Estoria grew up in an environment where she did not feel she was able to fully connect with her body. It wasn’t until she began to get a little older and in the process of entering into marriage when she started to realize that her body felt so separate from...2020-12-0959 minLove Intently Podcast with Sophie KwokLove Intently Podcast with Sophie KwokThe Art of Connecting with Emotions with Rukmini PoddarEmotions can be scary, however, they don’t have to be! Rukmini Poddar is an artist who learned to process her emotions by drawing them out. Now, she wants to teach you how to do the same.In Rukmini’s episode of The Love Intently Podcast, we chat about her 100 day challenges, how she got into drawing her emotions, the Enneagram test, seeking discomfort, and so much more. Tune in to learn a creative way to process your emotions and see below for a full list of lessons/topics covered in this episode with Rukmini.“I don’...2020-12-021h 04Love Intently Podcast with Sophie KwokLove Intently Podcast with Sophie KwokMaking the Love You Want with Mike Johnson from the BacheloretteMike Johnson is an entrepreneurial powerhouse & the breakout star from ABC's ‘Bachelorette’ and ‘Bachelor In Paradise.' Mike is now transforming audiences worldwide by showcasing his global influence through brave storytelling and big smiles. With his focus on self-love, Mike now writes and speaks on how the ability to overcome stems from the power within. At only 32, he has already had an extraordinary and multifaceted career and life, from serving in the US air force to surviving reality-TV fame and so much more in between.In this episode of the Love Intently podcast, we talk about Mike’s best-s...2020-11-251h 00Love Intently Podcast with Sophie KwokLove Intently Podcast with Sophie KwokEmbrace Your Uniqueness, Own Your Story and Celebrate Yourself with Riley Blanks, Multimedia Storyteller and Founder of Woke BeautyWhat truly defines us? Is it our job, gender, sexual orientation, skin color? Or is it our values, beliefs, actions, and traits? Riley Blanks has grappled with this question all her life as a biracial woman, who was on track from the age of 5 to be a professional tennis player, but now is a professional photographer. - Riley’s story is one of embracing her uniqueness, her beauty and her pain. She founded her photography business and storytelling platform, Woke Beauty, to express her passion for storytelling and showing women of all ethnicities how beautiful and amazing they...2020-11-181h 15Love Intently Podcast with Sophie KwokLove Intently Podcast with Sophie KwokBringing Business Principles to the Home: Parenting with Intention with Susan Seay, Founder of Mentor for MomsIf you would have met Susan Seay five years ago, you would have met a burnt-out mama who felt “done.” Running a business with her husband plus running a household with 7 children (and homeschooling for 20 years!), you’d wonder if there’s even any way to not be constantly stressed and burnt out. - Well, Susan is here to show you that it’s possible. She started to apply concepts she’d learned in the business world to her home, and everything changed. She found that when you run your household with the same intention and purpose as you would i...2020-11-1148 minLove Intently Podcast with Sophie KwokLove Intently Podcast with Sophie KwokA Self Love Journey through Activism and a Year of Singleness, with Briona Jenkins, Consultant and Public SpeakerGiven the title, “The love child of Oprah, Beyonce, and Michelle Obama”, Briona Jenkins is a public speaker, activist for the LGBTQIA+, female, and people of color communities, and has years of experience using her platform to evoke change. - She is a true beacon of light in Austin, Texas, bringing 8 years of experience in the non-profit sector and a huge passion for giving back to the community. She just recently launched her business, Briona Jenkins Consulting, where she helps small grassroots organizations and nonprofits with fundraising, marketing, donor relations, board development, and so much more. She is als...2020-11-041h 18Love Intently Podcast with Sophie KwokLove Intently Podcast with Sophie KwokWhy Unconditional Love is One of the Best Defenses Against COVID-19 with Helen and Harville Hendrix, World Renowned Couples’ Therapists and Bestselling AuthorsWhy is it that things are so great in the beginning stages of falling in love, but then can turn so sour? - Harville Hendrix Ph.D. and Helen LaKelly Hunt Ph.D. are internationally-respected couple's therapists, educators, speakers, and New York Times bestselling authors. Together, they have written over 10 books with more than 4 million copies sold, including the timeless classic, Getting the Love You Want: A Guide for Couples. In addition, Harville has appeared on the Oprah Winfrey television program 17 times! - However, Harville and Helen are no strangers to marital problems. In fact, thei...2020-10-2138 minLove or WorkLove or WorkLove Intently | Sophie Kwok + MaherToday we are hanging out with Sophie Kwok + Maher, a couple who is dating! If you're dating or you've been in a long term committed relationship, there is something to learn. Sophie is a User Experience and Brand Designer and host of the Love Intently Podcast. Maher is a Software Engineer and musician. These two talk about the Enneagram, Myers Briggs, the five love languages, and the different attachment styles. Get ready to dive in!To learn more: Check out the Love Intently Community and PodcastMaher's MusicJeff + Andre on the Love Intently P...2020-10-2044 minLove Intently Podcast with Sophie KwokLove Intently Podcast with Sophie KwokSelf Love: The Key to Unlock Work Life Balance with No Excuse Fit Mom, Wife and Entrepreneur Maria KangMaria Kang is a wife, mother, author, speaker, business owner, nonprofit founder, fitness philanthropist, and social entrepreneur. She is a widely known as “Fit Mom” whose No Excuse campaign to get people active, has reached millions of people around the world. - Maria grew up watching her mother struggle with her weight and resulting health issues, and became obsessed with health and fitness at a young age. Things went too far when she became bulimic in an effort to achieve the typical standards of beauty. - After her first pregnancy, she had a spiritual transformation where sh...2020-10-1445 minLove Intently Podcast with Sophie KwokLove Intently Podcast with Sophie KwokHow to achieve financial freedom while working less with Allegra Moet Brantly from Factora WealthAccording to a recent survey, people are 10 times more likely to break up with their partner if they think their partner is bad with finances. The survey also found that 1 in 5 people (20%)! think their partner is financially irresponsible. - Personal finances are so incredibly important, yet it’s something many of us, especially women, struggle with. This Love Intently episode will show you how you could be making WAY more money than you are right now, with barely putting more effort into it. We’re so excited to have our guest Allegra Moet Brantly, Founder of Factora, who we...2020-10-071h 11Love Intently Podcast with Sophie KwokLove Intently Podcast with Sophie KwokThe Transformative Power of Breakups with Shea Boland, Men’s Transformation CoachIn the society we live in, it can be difficult for men to find space to be vulnerable and share their emotions. Our guest this week, Shea Boland, a men’s transformation coach, holds that space and guides men on their own personal growth journey. - It took a long time for Shea to get to the level of self-awareness, inner peace, and joy that he is at today. Childhood trauma set the stage for years of drug addiction, trying to numb the pain, and failed relationships. - He reached a point of such desperation and fe...2020-09-301h 12Love Intently Podcast with Sophie KwokLove Intently Podcast with Sophie KwokMoving from Self-Sabotage to Self-Support with Ashley Beaudin, Self-Sabotage CoachAshley Beaudin grew up very soft-spoken and shy, often feeling like she was talking but no one was hearing her. This, and other not-so-obvious trauma, lead to self-sabotaging behaviors, such as not taking care of her hygiene and losing her teeth, and struggling with sex addiction. - It was so difficult for her to find support for her sex addiction, but she never gave up on herself. She began to create her own recovery program hiring a therapist, recovery coach, and implementing a non-negotiable self-care routine. - In the process, she learned so much about trau...2020-09-2352 minLove Intently Podcast with Sophie KwokLove Intently Podcast with Sophie KwokHow to Find Love in the Swiping Era with Millennial Dating Coach Elsa MoreckElsa Moreck has been through it all when it comes to looking for love: chasing aloof Peter Pans, trying to fix men who won't take personal responsibility, and diminishing her power because of a partner's insecurities. - After years of studying the complexity of human psychology, mastering the science of human attraction, and integrating all of that into modern dating culture, she finally cracked the code and is now a certified dating coach. - In this episode of the Love Intently Podcast, we discuss: - -The best thing to have in your dating app pr...2020-09-1641 minLove Intently Podcast with Sophie KwokLove Intently Podcast with Sophie KwokCan Couples Change the World, Stay in Love and Raise a Healthy Family? with Authors of Love or Work, Jeff and André ShinabargerJeff and André Shinabarger are on a mission to help couples balance pursuing their individual purposeful work, keeping their relationship and love intact, and spending quality time with their kids. Together, they’ve written a book called "Love or Work: Is It Possible to Change the World, Stay in Love, and Raise a Healthy Family?" They believe it is, and they are living proof! - Jeff Shinabarger is a bestselling author and founder of Plywood People, a non-profit in Atlanta leading a community of start-ups doing good. His work has been featured by Forbes, Inc., CNN, USA Weeke...2020-09-091h 00Love Intently Podcast with Sophie KwokLove Intently Podcast with Sophie KwokEmbracing Imperfect Courage with Jessica Honegger, Founder and Co-CEO of Noonday CollectionJessica Honegger always had an entrepreneurial spirit. As a child, she remembers picking flowers from her neighbor's yard and then going home and tying cute little bows on the flowers and then going back to the neighbors and knocking on the door and selling them those flowers.Now, she is the Founder and Co-CEO of Noonday Collection, a socially responsible accessories brand that uses fashion to create meaningful opportunities around the world. - Jessica’s entrepreneurial journey, like so many others, has not been a straight line, but as she looks back on her journey she...2020-09-0248 minLove Intently Podcast with Sophie KwokLove Intently Podcast with Sophie KwokAre You in Autopilot or in Alignment? Why You're Feeling Burnt Out with Therapist, Speaker and Founder of Sidewalk Talk, Traci RubleIf you’ve been noticing a decrease in your energy, a change in your sleep or eating patterns, more anxiety, and a more negative mindset than usual, you may be experiencing what is called burnout. Most people know burnout as overworking, but there’s more to it than that. - The next guest on the Love Intently Podcast is Traci Ruble, a San Francisco-based therapist for individuals and couples, a speaker, and the founder of Sidewalk Talk, a non-profit which teaches and practices listening in public spaces to heal our lonely and disconnected world. - We kick...2020-08-261h 08Love Intently Podcast with Sophie KwokLove Intently Podcast with Sophie KwokUnpacking identity: The Model Minority Myth with Nina HoNina Ho was born in Saigon, Vietnam, and landed in Houston, TX when she was five years old. Looking back, she can remember from a very young age trying to reject her own Asian identity in order to “fit in,” and being clumped into the “model minority” Asian stereotype. - The recent Black Lives Matter movement has brought up a moment for many Asian Americans to pause and see how white supremacy has negatively impacted them in their lives. What is the model minority myth, and why is it problematic? Where did this stereotype come from and why is it...2020-08-191h 17Love Intently Podcast with Sophie KwokLove Intently Podcast with Sophie KwokHow to Heal and Create Conscious Love with Dr. Sarah SchewitzThere are two buzzwords that have been thrown around in the realm of dating and relationships lately that are often misused: narcissism and codependency. How do you know if you are a narcissist or codependent? How do you know if you’re dating one? - Dr. Sarah Schewitz is a licensed clinical psychologist in Los Angeles, and founder of Couples Learn, a successful online therapy practice for individuals and couples wanting to work on love and relationships. She has been working with couples and individuals since 2008 and has advanced training in the areas of attraction, attachment, conflict mana...2020-08-1251 minLove Intently Podcast with Sophie KwokLove Intently Podcast with Sophie KwokFor Better or For Much Worse: Love, Recession & Divorce with BB Imaging Co-Founders Ben and Blanca“If I’m gonna share my story I do have to share the fact that it has been rough.” -Blanca Lesmes, Co-Founder & CEO of BB ImagingDon’t ya just hate it when you go on Instagram and become anxious and depressed over how perfect everyones lives and businesses seem to be going?! We don’t often get to see the things that happen behind closed doors- the financial stress, the loneliness, the tears.Blanca and Ben are not shy about sharing the darker moments of their entrepreneurial journey which include the devastating impacts of the 2009 r...2020-04-071h 24Love Intently Podcast with Sophie KwokLove Intently Podcast with Sophie KwokTips for Couples to Thrive together through Coronavirus Quarantine (COVID-19)The recent global pandemic has surfaced some of our deepest fears. Between the layoffs, social distancing, and no true end in sight, it’s hard to keep level headed. This is a solo episode with our founder Sophie Kwok going through her tips thriving while being home 24/7. She shares her experience of staying sane and connected to her partner through these weird times.Disclaimer: This is geared towards couples without children. Parents, we admire y’all.Connect with us at loveintently.com Find us on Instagram: @love.intently @loveintentlypodcast @sophkwok2020-04-0126 minLove Intently Podcast with Sophie KwokLove Intently Podcast with Sophie KwokI'm secure, now what? Discussing having a secure attachment style with Annabelle Evangeline“That trauma made it possible for me to take a step out of the business that I had created for myself in my life and grow in ways that I wouldn’t have been able to. I always try to have a growth mindset and appreciate all circumstances in this life.” -Annabelle EvangelineAnnabelle Evangeline is back for another episode! All the way back in episode 19, Sophie and Annabelle shared their journey of moving from an avoidant or anxious attachment style to a secure attachment style. A lot has happened since the last episode in 2018 for these two, w...2020-03-041h 08Love Intently Podcast with Sophie KwokLove Intently Podcast with Sophie KwokBumble VP of Marketing Chelsea Cain Maclin on Online Dating & Advancing Your CareerA Stanford study came out in August 2019 that said 1 in 3 people are finding relationships online and staying in relationships from the ones they found online. And, 80% of people on Bumble are on there to find meaningful relationships. Times have really changed! But how do we maintain human connection, learn to communicate effectively, and love intently in this algorithm-driven world?I realized how important relationships were when I became aware of how my lack of knowledge about what healthy relationships look like was impacting me in every area of my life- romantic relationships, family, friendships, and business. That’s...2020-02-2628 minLove Intently Podcast with Sophie KwokLove Intently Podcast with Sophie KwokUsing Photography to Love Beyond Words with Heather GallagherIn this episode, we tackle the tough life questions of "Who are you?" and "How do you identify yourself?" These questions are not easy for anyone to answer. For our guest Heather Gallagher, her journey of understanding and owning her identity has been especially difficult as a third culture kid.She gives us a look behind the curtains into her world, where she is a Chinese-American who grew up in a predominantly black community, and is a CODA, which means she is the Child of a Deaf Adult.Imagine not having a common language with...2020-02-1956 minLove Intently Podcast with Sophie KwokLove Intently Podcast with Sophie KwokMaking Love Work Across Borders KC McCormick CiftciKC McCormick Çiftçi is the creator of Borderless Stories, a community for couples in intercultural relationships who are feeling alone and overwhelmed in the process of immigration and getting married. The idea was created because KC went through this process herself along with her now husband who is from Turkey. At that time, she couldn't find very many helpful resources or other couples in the same situation. It was a very stressful and lonely time filled with worries and doubts. They didn't have anyone to turn to who could truly understand the situation because they've been through it....2020-02-1252 minThe BuzzerThe BuzzerEp 57: Sophie Kwok (Love Intently)FEAT. Sophie Kwok SUPER BOWL: Recapping the game, Shakira + J-Lo Halftime Show, and the commercials. STORY OF THE WEEK: Chiefs winning is a sign of the end times according to viral prophecy. BOLD STRATEGY: Man registers beer as his emotional support animal. GOOD NEWS: Filmmaker accidentally discovers footage of baby’s first steps + Dog survives cancer and ends up on Super Bowl commercial + KC Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes pays bill of everyone in restaurant. The Bachelor: Week 5 Recap + A Bachelor show for the elderly. TV AND MOVIES: Ow...2020-02-051h 27Love Intently Podcast with Sophie KwokLove Intently Podcast with Sophie KwokHow to Fight Depression Naturally with Katey YurkoKatey Yurko lives in Austin, Texas with her boyfriend Dan. She's the creator of The Violet Fog, a website packed with tips on mental wellness, love, holistic well-being and DIY beauty. She has SUCH an important message to share with us today. It's about how loving and KNOWING yourself more intently can help those who live with depression.Katey went for years not understanding her depression well, and developed really unhealthy coping mechanisms. She isolated herself from others, for fear of being judged or misunderstood. She felt like a burden to friends and family, even though they...2020-02-0551 minLove Intently Podcast with Sophie KwokLove Intently Podcast with Sophie KwokWe're Back!We’re back! After a 4ish month break, we are back with two episodes this week. On this episode Sophie shares her journey over the last year and why she had to take a break. She was facing a massive creative and emotional burnout on top of health issues that sprung up on her. On this episode she will share her lessons through this break and whats to come from the Love Intently podcast.Additionally, there are two exciting events Love Intently is involved with this month.On Feb 13th, there will be a Live Lo...2020-02-0524 minLove Intently Podcast with Sophie KwokLove Intently Podcast with Sophie KwokOwning your Inner Game with Zach HorvathZach Horvath is an adventurer, inspirational speaker, human, and the founder behind the movement Live a Great Story. In this interview Zach shares the powerful life lesson's he's learned by being the hero of his own story. We discuss his thoughts on failure, how he overcomes negative thoughts, and how he pushes himself outside of his comfort zone. Of course, there is a love story here too. Zach's love story is a perfect example of how if you do the work on yourself first and trust the process, the universe will respond with someone better than you could have...2019-08-2957 minLove Intently Podcast with Sophie KwokLove Intently Podcast with Sophie KwokThe Mindset Shift Needed to Unlock Your Full Potential in Love and Life with Mark CrandallMark Crandall's story shows us that no matter what your circumstances are, you are capable of achieving whatever you want in life if you can just look within and change your mindset. He is living proof.Homeless for four years and incarcerated for seven years, Mark's earlier years were filled with trauma, tragedy and drug addiction. He experienced a pivotal moment while in prison that changed his life forever. Now, he is a best-selling author, highly sought-after speaker and transformational coach, and host of his own podcast.But it didn't come easily. Mark had to...2019-08-151h 00Love Intently Podcast with Sophie KwokLove Intently Podcast with Sophie KwokFrom Aimless Alcoholic to Uplifting Life Coach: Using CrossFit to Heal Trauma with Brittany ParsonsOne day you might look up to find yourself on a path of self-destruction. Everywhere you turn, you are met with another disappointed face from a friend or family member. You don’t want to hurt them but you don’t know how to stop. The allure of the temporary escape of our traumas override any logical reasoning. It is not until we reach our darkest moment, where we are faced with the decision to either keep doing what we’ve always done until we’ve lost ourselves completely, or to open our heart, turn within, and find the strength...2019-08-0154 minLove Intently Podcast with Sophie KwokLove Intently Podcast with Sophie KwokDudes and Don'ts: The Craziest Online Dating Stories from Rachel Lately"At one point he said, ‘I have to cut this date short because my ex-girlfriend just texted me and I know we’re gonna hook up later’.” -Rachel LatelyWHAT?!This week on the Love Intently Podcast, we welcome Rachel Lately, Austin-based lifestyle blogger. She primarily blogs about things to do around Austin, travel, and--you guessed it--dating in Austin! Her most popular (hilarious) blog post is a list of her most cringe-worthy dating stories. Half of them she met on a dating app, and half she met in person. Tune into this episode to hear more abo...2019-07-261h 03Love Intently Podcast with Sophie KwokLove Intently Podcast with Sophie KwokBusting Fairytales that Keep Us From Our Soulmate with Crista Beck“It’s very important to see dating as something that happens over time. You’re allowing time to let the connection unfold.” -Crista BeckCrista Beck, is a dating expert who teaches single people who are seeking a healthy and long-term relationship how to attract quality dating partners, increase their confidence, and take the actions necessary to have the love they deeply desire. She is regarded by her clients as a “romantic healer” due to her holistic and conscious approach to finding a meaningful relationship in the era of hookup culture and online dating.Her message has...2019-07-1859 minLove Intently Podcast with Sophie KwokLove Intently Podcast with Sophie KwokThe power of expressing your needs to your partner with Kristen and Jeff HartnagelKristen and Jeff are like peanut butter and jelly, they compliment each other so well. Maybe we should call them Kristen and Jiff? But things weren’t always perfect in their marriage. Have you ever wondered if your spouse is having an affair? In this episode, they share how they went from a conscious relationship with open communication to assumptions, leading to Jeff wondering if Kristen was having an affair. She wasn't, but this experience reminded her of the important lesson of open communication within a relationship no matter how long you've been together!Kristen is very ou...2019-07-0430 minLove Intently Podcast with Sophie KwokLove Intently Podcast with Sophie KwokBuilding Emotional Intimacy with your Partner (without sex) with Rory and AJ Vaden“When you take sex out of the equation...what are you left with? A true relationship of getting to know somebody.” -Rory VadenIn this week’s episode number 37, we welcome Rory and AJ Vaden. Together, they co-founded The Brand Builders Group, a personal brand strategy firm where they love to work with individual entrepreneurs and influencers to help them build a rock solid reputation™, connect with their audience and expand their reach.AJ Vaden is an international speaker, million-dollar producer and co-host of the Rich, Famous, and Influential Podcast. She was part of launching and buil...2019-06-2752 minLove Intently Podcast with Sophie KwokLove Intently Podcast with Sophie KwokHow Far is Too Far? Long Distance Love with Brooke and James Hamilton“I fell in love on Skype because it was pure communication, all you can do is talk and learn about each other.” Brooke HamiltonHow did a girl from Michigan and a guy from New Zealand end up happily married? This week, Brooke and James Hamilton share their incredible love story and their journey of James' professional snowboarding career. Brooke is the writer of the popular blog A Girl and a Kiwi, where she shares her best New Zealand traveling itineraries and tips for saving money to travel, as well as DIY home improvement projects. James is a re...2019-06-1457 minLove Intently Podcast with Sophie KwokLove Intently Podcast with Sophie KwokGoing into Business Together as an Interracial Couple with Heather and FaiezThis week’s couple is Heather and Faiez, co-founders of Prep To Your Door, a local, organic and responsible meal prep delivery service based in Austin, TX. This episode of Love Intently is as densely packed with honesty and thoughtful relationship advice as their meals are packed with nutrients. The seeds of their love story were planted during one summer at Harvard University, where they worked on a group project together. Their love and admiration for each other grew and eventually they came back to their roots in Texas with tons of fresh, organic ideas to bring from the fa...2019-06-0651 minLove Intently Podcast with Sophie KwokLove Intently Podcast with Sophie KwokGoing into Business Together as an Interracial Couple with Heather and FaiezThis week’s couple is Heather and Faiez, co-founders of Prep To Your Door, a local, organic and responsible meal prep delivery service based in Austin, TX. This episode of Love Intently is as densely packed with honesty and thoughtful relationship advice as their meals are packed with nutrients. The seeds of their love story were planted during one summer at Harvard University, where they worked on a group project together. Their love and admiration for each other grew and eventually they came back to their roots in Texas with tons of fresh, organic ideas to bring from the fa...2019-06-0651 minLove Intently Podcast with Sophie KwokLove Intently Podcast with Sophie KwokA Real-Life Korean Drama starring Teresa Kwon“How did I speak for 8 hours to a guy I didn’t have anything in common with?” Teresa Kwon has an epic love story to share. A native Texan and Korean-American, she describes her life as a “Korean drama” and we can see why with this gripping tale that will leave you hanging on her every word to hear what happens next, especially if you’re not familiar with Korean culture and customs. After you pick up your jaw from off the floor, stick around because you’ll hear insightful leadership and team-building advice for entrepreneurs...2019-05-301h 25Love Intently Podcast with Sophie KwokLove Intently Podcast with Sophie KwokA Real-Life Korean Drama starring Teresa Kwon“How did I speak for 8 hours to a guy I didn’t have anything in common with?”Teresa Kwon has an epic love story to share. A native Texan and Korean-American, she describes her life as a “Korean drama” and we can see why with this gripping tale that will leave you hanging on her every word to hear what happens next, especially if you’re not familiar with Korean culture and customs.After you pick up your jaw from off the floor, stick around because you’ll hear insightful leadership and team-building advice for entrepreneurs...2019-05-301h 25Love Intently Podcast with Sophie KwokLove Intently Podcast with Sophie KwokMaking Seats at the Table: A Story of Hope and Love with Bree and CarlosMany of our Love Intently couples’ stories begin in adolescence, and we love our high school sweetheart couples, but Bree and Carlos bring a whole new love story to the table--the farmhouse kitchen table, to be exact. Our latest guest couple moved in together after only two weeks of knowing each other. Yes, two weeks! They barely had any possessions and even slept on an air mattress for quite some time. Bree and Carlos take us on their journey from two shots at a sports bar, to having nothing but a few bags of clothes, all the way to bu...2019-05-2338 minLove Intently Podcast with Sophie KwokLove Intently Podcast with Sophie KwokMaking Seats at the Table: A Story of Hope and Love with Bree and CarlosMany of our Love Intently couples’ stories begin in adolescence, and we love our high school sweetheart couples, but Bree and Carlos bring a whole new love story to the table--the farmhouse kitchen table, to be exact. Our latest guest couple moved in together after only two weeks of knowing each other. Yes, two weeks! They barely had any possessions and even slept on an air mattress for quite some time. Bree and Carlos take us on their journey from two shots at a sports bar, to having nothing but a few bags of clothes, all the way to bu...2019-05-2338 minLove Intently Podcast with Sophie KwokLove Intently Podcast with Sophie KwokStronger communities start with stronger couples with Kaymon and Edith FarmerListen with caution: This podcast is packed with so much motivation and lessons for entrepreneurship-prone couples, your entrepreneurial spirit may be awakened and you will truly believe you can do anything together. You’ve been warned. Three-time college football record breaker, entrepreneur, author and motivational speaker Kaymon Farmer always had a knack for motivating others to be the best version of themselves and to bring communities and people together. What he didn’t have so much experience in was being in a committed relationship: “I was crying in the shower that night...it was showing me how...2019-05-1632 minLove Intently Podcast with Sophie KwokLove Intently Podcast with Sophie KwokStronger communities start with stronger couples with Kaymon and Edith FarmerListen with caution: This podcast is packed with so much motivation and lessons for entrepreneurship-prone couples, your entrepreneurial spirit may be awakened and you will truly believe you can do anything together. You’ve been warned.Three-time college football record breaker, entrepreneur, author and motivational speaker Kaymon Farmer always had a knack for motivating others to be the best version of themselves and to bring communities and people together. What he didn’t have so much experience in was being in a committed relationship:“I was crying in the shower that night...it was showing me how...2019-05-1632 minLove Intently Podcast with Sophie KwokLove Intently Podcast with Sophie KwokDiscovering We with Tiffany and Joseph KongTiffany and Joseph Kong are a true model of married couple #goals for so many people. Together they create content and resources to help thousands of other couples through their marriage journeys, available on their blog, Discovering We. What started out as a private way for Tiffany to document her learnings and growth on her own marriage journey, turned into an amazing resource for young married couples who are feeling stuck, looking to connect, and need practical tips to deepen their marriage. Head to their website discoveringwe.com to check out the Organized Wife Binder Bundle, a...2019-05-0855 minLove Intently Podcast with Sophie KwokLove Intently Podcast with Sophie KwokDiscovering We with Tiffany and Joseph KongTiffany and Joseph Kong are a true model of married couple #goals for so many people. Together they create content and resources to help thousands of other couples through their marriage journeys, available on their blog, Discovering We. What started out as a private way for Tiffany to document her learnings and growth on her own marriage journey, turned into an amazing resource for young married couples who are feeling stuck, looking to connect, and need practical tips to deepen their marriage.Head to their website discoveringwe.com to check out the Organized Wife Binder Bundle, a...2019-05-0855 minLove Intently Podcast with Sophie KwokLove Intently Podcast with Sophie KwokBuilding a Relationship, Business, and Career you Love, Together with Jen and Jonathan LewisOn this episode, Jen and Jonathan Lewis share how they make both work and love work! They just had their first baby girl, who is the most precious sweet angel. They are frank with the evolution of their relationship as they have pursued making an impact and entrepreneurship. They have the relationship they have and do the work they love because... they have because they’ve worked on it not because it just came to them quickly. That’s what we find to be most true, it isn’t just happily ever after. It's let’s choose to make this hap...2019-05-0245 minLove Intently Podcast with Sophie KwokLove Intently Podcast with Sophie KwokBuilding a Relationship, Business, and Career you Love, Together with Jen and Jonathan LewisOn this episode, Jen and Jonathan Lewis share how they make both work and love work! They just had their first baby girl, who is the most precious sweet angel. They are frank with the evolution of their relationship as they have pursued making an impact and entrepreneurship. They have the relationship they have and do the work they love because... they have because they’ve worked on it not because it just came to them quickly. That’s what we find to be most true, it isn’t just happily ever after. It's let’s choose to make this hap...2019-05-0245 minLove Intently Podcast with Sophie KwokLove Intently Podcast with Sophie KwokResearch Behind Helpful vs Hurtful Support with Marci GleasonMarci Gleason is an associate professor of human development and family sciences at the University of Texas. She has been in the field for over a decade and shares her insights and learnings with us today.This episode we discuss the data and psychology behind the science and art of relationships. She breaks down her work with social support and what is actually helpful versus hurtful. She shares her personal insights around relationships and her learnings through her research over the last ten years. Link to shownotes: www.loveintently.com/blog/marci-gleason2019-04-1055 minLove Intently Podcast with Sophie KwokLove Intently Podcast with Sophie KwokStartup life, acquisitions, and marriage with Matt and Steph RubinOn this episode, Matt and Steph, share their journey together and how they’ve stayed intentional through the startup life and an acquisition. Matt is a classic serial entrepreneur. He’s had a few successes including an acquisition in his last as well as some failures, including a dating app called date while you wait. Matt is currently the founder of two startups, Optie and Arramu.Arammu is preventative maintenance for your personal and professional relationships. They believe in treating your relationships like you treat your body, with annual check-ups. Couples who have participated report higher levels of r...2019-03-281h 08Love Intently Podcast with Sophie KwokLove Intently Podcast with Sophie KwokA Redemptive Story of Overcoming Addiction, Entrepreneurship, and Love with Parham and JenParham met Jen during grad school and were friends for quite a bit of time before they ever dated. Let’s just say he knew way before she did that he was going to marry her. Jen played a critical role in the growth of their company which enables them to be acquired eventually.Parham is a seasoned entrepreneur and author of perfect pain, Where he shares his journey of pursuing the American dream. After fleeing Iran as a child, he had built the perfect life for himself: a multi-million-dollar business, his dream home, a loving wife, an...2019-03-1456 minLove Intently Podcast with Sophie KwokLove Intently Podcast with Sophie KwokKeeping Love Magical with Harris III and KateHarris and Kate, are most known through their work as an illusionist, the Story conference and Istoria a collective of artists, producers, and storytellers who create and execute transformational experiences for some of the worlds biggest brands, including Chik-fil-a, Pinterest, International Justice Mission and the GRAMMY’s.They fell in love as teens, when Harris was already a full time traveling illusionist. Since then, they have traveled to hundreds of cities, creating transformational experiences through magic. From the start of their marriage, they had to learn really quickly how to navigate traveling full time together, being a te...2019-03-071h 00Love Intently Podcast with Sophie KwokLove Intently Podcast with Sophie KwokThe Best Stories are Love Stories: Full Interviews with the Love a Great Story CouplesThis episode we share our full interviews with each couple from the #LOVEAGREATSTORY collaboration with Live a Great Story.First, we have Taylor and Jared, Taylor is a phenomenal lifestyle design coach and business consultant - she really is so good at what she does. And Jared is the marketing director for a financial media company. They tried their hardest to keep things light and casual ... but in reality, they fell pretty hard for each other instantly.Morgan and Jeremy met at the gym but quickly started dating shortly after. They always dreamt of opening...2019-02-2839 minLove Intently Podcast with Sophie KwokLove Intently Podcast with Sophie KwokOnline dating sucks until it doesn't with Brett + BT Harman.BT and Brett were "late bloomers" in the dating game. BT and Brett grew up knowing they were attracted to the same sex at a very young age. However, coming from a conservative Christian background, they believed their whole life that they would never have the opportunity to be married. On this episode, they share their journey to swiping right on each other (on Tinder) to where they are now.You might know BT as Brett Trapp from Blue Babies Pink both a written series and podcast on his southern coming out story. Since releasing this series...2019-02-2145 minLove Intently Podcast with Sophie KwokLove Intently Podcast with Sophie KwokWhat you don't see on Instagram with influencers Sarah and Hunter LawrenceHunter caught Sarah’s eye first when they were 12 and she would sneakily find ways to spend more time with him….for instance, she signed up to be a soccer trainer on his soccer team. Then Sarah started dating his best friends, and Hunter realized… “Oh shoot, she’s not going to wait around forever…” Finally, when they were 17, they became official. Hunter knew Sarah was going to be more than just a girlfriend when he decided to attend the University of Texas with her. Somewhere along the way, Hunter picked up a camera and never put it down. He started wit...2019-02-141h 13Love Intently Podcast with Sophie KwokLove Intently Podcast with Sophie KwokWhen tragedy brings you together. Thriving in life and love with CJ and Erin FinleyThis week’s episode is with CJ and Erin Finley who also happens to be a part the love a great story collaboration in partnership with Live a Great Story! Both CJ and Erin play many roles in the Austin Fitness and Entrepreneur community. They’re never shy to help, shout out, or champion anyone. Both engineers by trade turned into business, fitness and wellness enthusiasts and experts. They bring immense value to anyone they interact with.CJ and Erin have the love story that romcoms are made of. CJ first asked her to be his girlfriend when...2019-02-0747 minLove Intently Podcast with Sophie KwokLove Intently Podcast with Sophie KwokGetting the Love You Want with Harville Hendrix and Helen LaKelly HuntHarville Hendrix Ph.D. and Helen LaKelly Hunt Ph.D. are internationally-respected couple's therapists, educators, speakers, and New York Times bestselling authors. Together, they have written over 10 books with more than 4 million copies sold, including the timeless classic, Getting the Love You Want: A Guide for Couples. In addition, Harville has appeared on the Oprah Winfrey television program 17 times. However, marriage—even for marriage experts—is never easy. They share insights from their own marriage as well as their best practice suggestions for other couples centered around imago, safe conversations, and zero negativity. This episode we go into the scie...2019-01-3154 minLove Intently Podcast with Sophie KwokLove Intently Podcast with Sophie KwokRedefining what providing means and becoming a top rated photographer with Alora and Ken BrownAlora Rachelle Brown and Ken Brown are a precious couple met as kids and slowly became best friends. He first professed his love for her, and she freaked out leading to a summer of not talking. Luckily, that summer Alora realized she really liked Ken too.Alora is a self-made top-rated wedding photographer in Michigan. She has a massive heart to see other people rise with her and to empower other women to step into their calling, whether it be a full-time mom or something else or both. She’s the kindest and truest overachiever you’ll ever...2019-01-241h 14Love Intently Podcast with Sophie KwokLove Intently Podcast with Sophie KwokMoving into a Secure attachment style from Anxious or Avoidant with Sophie Kwok and Annabelle DuraOn this week’s episode, our founder Sophie Kwok and Annabelle Dura share their journey of moving from an avoidant or anxious attachment style to a secure attachment style. Shortly after Sophie read the book Attached by Amir Levine, she shared it with Annabelle and it completely shifted how they approach love and relationships.  Annabelle Evangeline is a Los Ángeles based writer and entrepreneur who believes that the key to unlocking life’s purpose is by living vulnerably, practicing creativity, and embracing community. She is the author of into the darkness, a workbook for tr...2018-12-301h 08Love Intently Podcast with Sophie KwokLove Intently Podcast with Sophie KwokMoving into a Secure attachment style from Anxious or Avoidant with Sophie Kwok and Annabelle DuraOn this week’s episode, our founder Sophie Kwok and Annabelle Dura share their journey of moving from an avoidant or anxious attachment style to a secure attachment style. Shortly after Sophie read the book Attached by Amir Levine, she shared it with Annabelle and it completely shifted how they approach love and relationships. Annabelle Evangeline is a Los Ángeles based writer and entrepreneur who believes that the key to unlocking life’s purpose is by living vulnerably, practicing creativity, and embracing community.She is the author of into the darkness, a workbo...2018-12-301h 08Love Intently Podcast with Sophie KwokLove Intently Podcast with Sophie KwokGetting rid of debt, entrepreneurship, and evolving faith with Ashley and Brandon HillBrandon and Ashley Hill share their journey of getting out of debt (they ate red beans and rice for every meal...for way too long), career changes, pursuing their passions and being married to the opposite personality type.They started as best friends first but slowly Ashley caught the feels for Brandon. She eventually told him through stick figure drawings but not wanting to ruin their friendship, Brandon expressed he wanted to stay friends first. He came around eventually and they got married young and they share how they grew together through their many career and life...2018-12-1137 minLove Intently Podcast with Sophie KwokLove Intently Podcast with Sophie KwokWhen opposites attract with Ashley and Brandon Hill (Enneagram Type 2 and Type 5)Brandon and Ashley Hill share their journey of getting out of debt (they ate red beans and rice for every meal...for way too long), career changes, pursuing their passions and being married to the opposite personality type.They started as best friends first but slowly Ashley caught the feels for Brandon. She eventually told him through stick figure drawings but not wanting to ruin their friendship, Brandon expressed he wanted to stay friends first. He came around eventually and they got married young and they share how they grew together through their many career and life...2018-12-1142 minLove Intently Podcast with Sophie KwokLove Intently Podcast with Sophie KwokProtecting your relationship through the things you consume with Chad and Ameerah, Founder of Brunch and SlayAmeerah is the brains and grit behind Brunch and Slay, a wonderful lifestyle company helping women and brands forge life-long relationships and partnerships. They offer courses, content, and experiences to help women build and win. Ameerah is a brilliant mind who has worked with incredible brands including Soul Cycle, Microsoft, Kendra Scott, and Kroger. On this episode, Chad and Ameerah talk both heart and practicals on how they’ve supported each other’s careers. They share what they’re dreaming and working towards. Adding kids to the mix can make entrepreneurship tricky, but they share some practicals on how...2018-11-2736 minLove Intently Podcast with Sophie KwokLove Intently Podcast with Sophie KwokImpacts of Pornography on Intimacy and Relationships with Clay Olsen from Fight the New DrugClay Olsen was on a date when he first met his wife. Captivated by her presence and beauty, he convinces a friend to hack the school system to get her number and email… and that’s just the beginning!Clay Olsen is also the founder of Fight the New Drug, an organization devoted to educating our generation the impacts of pornography neurologically, emotionally, and globally.88% of the most popular scenes in porn has physical, aggression or verbal harm towards women. Join us as we discuss how porn is shaping the way we view women, love, and...2018-11-201h 00Love Intently Podcast with Sophie KwokLove Intently Podcast with Sophie Kwok9 Year Age Gap and the Secret in Making a Difference, Get Weird with CJ + Kelly Casciotta“I feel super, super blessed everyday that I married someone who is up for the adventure,” says CJ Casciotta of his wife Kelly. When CJ, speaker and author of Get Weird: Discover the Surprising Secret to Making a Difference, appeared on writer Kelly’s porch as the only stranger in a group of friends, they couldn’t possibly have foreseen the path that lay ahead of them. A year later, they found themselves on that very same porch as CJ proposed lifelong partnership. Since then, CJ and Kelly have been discovering and embracing their weird through the joys and hardship...2018-11-081h 02Love Intently Podcast with Sophie KwokLove Intently Podcast with Sophie KwokLive a Great Love Story with Kelly and LouAs college winded down, the last thing Kelly and Lou thought they’d want is a relationship. Lou was moving to San Diego and six months later, Kelly decided to follow, moving in with him. A while after, they decided to break up as things got hard between them. At the time, Lou was your typical frat bro with drugs and partying until a life changing moment. Within four days he decided to quit his job to pursue a higher calling. People called Kelly frantically thinking he was going to end his life, and within 24 hours they found themselves en...2018-10-301h 07Love Intently Podcast with Sophie KwokLove Intently Podcast with Sophie KwokSecrets of 33 Years of Taking Marriage in Tandem with Brad and Tami MillerBrad and Tami Miller, authors of Tandem Marriage, are experts on staying married while going up against seemingly impossible odds. Between their immediate families, there are 13 divorces - not exactly a good model for a healthy marriage. Brad and Tami knew that they would need to look elsewhere to learn how to stay married - and now, they’re sharing their knowledge with others, both through a marriage counseling business and their new book, the first in a series of relationship advice books they plan to write. We discuss everything from tandem bicycles, personality quizzes, and...2018-10-1656 minLove Intently Podcast with Sophie KwokLove Intently Podcast with Sophie KwokDating Intently to Merging Indian and Texan Cultures with Shruthi and Hank ParkerShruthi and Hank had clear intentions when they met: a relationship with someone that could result in a lifelong partnership. They just didn’t know they wanted it with each other. For the duration of Shruthi’s college mission trip to India, they shared stories, puns and the occasional deep conversation. After getting to know one another without the pressure of trying to impress a possible partner, they realized an authentic connection beyond friendship. For a first generation Indian American and a native Texan, recognizing and overcoming cultural differences became necessary and eventually second nature in their beginnings as a co...2018-10-091h 06Love Intently Podcast with Sophie KwokLove Intently Podcast with Sophie KwokDating Intently to Merging Indian and Texan Cultures with Shruthi and Hank ParkerShruthi and Hank had clear intentions when they met: a relationship with someone that could result in a lifelong partnership. They just didn’t know they wanted it with each other. For the duration of Shruthi’s college mission trip to India, they shared stories, puns and the occasional deep conversation. After getting to know one another without the pressure of trying to impress a possible partner, they realized an authentic connection beyond friendship. For a first generation Indian American and a native Texan, recognizing and overcoming cultural differences became necessary and eventually second nature in their beginnings as a co...2018-10-091h 06Love Intently Podcast with Sophie KwokLove Intently Podcast with Sophie KwokA Beautiful Story of Adoption, Dreamers, and Marriage with Heather and Aaron HaleHeather and Aaron Hale are an inspirational couple - not only are they following their dreams as creatives (Heather is a designer and Aaron is a musician) - but they’ve also experienced the adoption process and are now raising two children. Though the path they took to get to where they are today wasn’t exactly a smooth one, they tackle their problems with a positive attitude and admirable openness - Heather kept a blog throughout the entire adoption process. They are truly #relationshipgoals! Join us as we explore everything from the perfect first date...2018-10-0257 minLove Intently Podcast with Sophie KwokLove Intently Podcast with Sophie KwokPt 2: Why conflict is healthier than suppression and how to better manage stress for healthier relationships with Dr. Lisa NeffEver wonder if getting into a fight with your partner impacts your physical health and not just your mental health? Dr. Lisa Neff has the answer - it does! She has spent most of her career digging deep into couples, and how their relationships evolve over time, and the results are fascinating! Dr. Neff is also an advisor to Love Intently, and has helped us shape our program in a research-based way! Join us as we discuss some of the trickier topics in relationships - conflict, stress and the impact on your health! ...2018-09-2527 minLove Intently Podcast with Sophie KwokLove Intently Podcast with Sophie KwokPt 1: Why the little positive things matter in relationships with researcher, Dr. Lisa NeffEver wonder if getting into a fight with your partner impacts your physical health and not just your mental health? Dr. Lisa Neff has the answer - it does! She has spent most of her career digging deep into couples, and how their relationships evolve over time, and the results are fascinating! Dr. Neff is also an advisor to Love Intently, and has helped us shape our program in a research-based way! Join us as we discuss some of the trickier topics in relationships - conflict, stress and the impact on your health! ...2018-09-2531 minLove Intently Podcast with Sophie KwokLove Intently Podcast with Sophie KwokEmpowering Women to Thrive and Social Entrepreneurship with Nolan and Joanna Waterfall, Founder of Yellow ConferenceOn this episode, Joanna and Nolan share the origin of their hustle, taking initiative to create the spaces you want to see, and how they intentionally make their love work. The Waterfall’s unique blend of empowering bravery and practical solutions give us insight on the sustenance for a busy and actualized personal and professional life! Joanna Waterfall, the founder of the Yellow Conference, a gathering for creative, entrepreneurial minded women to be equipped, inspired, and connected for the greater good. She lives in the Los Angeles area with her hubs and cat, loves coffee, and sometimes go...2018-09-181h 04Love Intently Podcast with Sophie KwokLove Intently Podcast with Sophie KwokEmpowering Women to Thrive and Social Entrepreneurship with Nolan and Joanna Waterfall, Founder of Yellow ConferenceOn this episode, Joanna and Nolan share the origin of their hustle, taking initiative to create the spaces you want to see, and how they intentionally make their love work. The Waterfall’s unique blend of empowering bravery and practical solutions give us insight on the sustenance for a busy and actualized personal and professional life!Joanna Waterfall, the founder of the Yellow Conference, a gathering for creative, entrepreneurial minded women to be equipped, inspired, and connected for the greater good. She lives in the Los Angeles area with her hubs and cat, loves coffee, and sometimes go...2018-09-181h 04Brunch and Slay PodcastBrunch and Slay PodcastLove with intention with Sophie KwokGuest Sophie Kwok Support Sophie: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/love-intently-podcast-with-sophie-kwok/id1426465225?mt=2 Download the Love Intently APP today Follow Sophie: IG @love.intently FB @ LoveIntently Support Brunch and Slay http://www.patreon.com/BrunchandSlay2018-09-1144 minLove Intently Podcast with Sophie KwokLove Intently Podcast with Sophie KwokSupporting and pursuing different dreams professionally, together with Tech Startup Founder Ashley Behnke (Spotloc8r) and Dan BehnkeAshley and Dan Behnke are the very definition of a power couple. Ashley is the CEO of SpotLoc8r, Dan is a non-profit founder and current college volleyball coach. They’re raising 2 beautiful children! Their relationship blossomed from a combination of business and volleyball, and they’ve been going strong ever since, working together to achieve both their marriage and business goals. Though they’ve had some obstacles thrown their way, they handle it all with grace and a great sense of humor.Join us as we discuss a huge range of topics - everything from tackling what c...2018-09-1155 minRewrite the Rules with Alex StarrRewrite the Rules with Alex StarrLoving Intently & Building Relationships That Matter with Sophie KwokSophie is the founder & CEO of Love Intently which focuses on empowering relationships to thrive. We get into the trenches of what holds us all back from creating the types of connections we want and how to change that. Catch Sophie on her newly launched podcast "Love Intently with Sophie Kwok". She can also be found on IG @loveintently and @sophiekwok www.loveintently.com2018-09-101h 09Love Intently Podcast with Sophie KwokLove Intently Podcast with Sophie KwokWe attract what we need healing from with Elizabeth CarrollElizabeth Carroll is best known for her time on the TV show Marriage Bootcamp, alongside her husband, Jim.In this episode, we explore everything from the 10 killers of marriage, the secrets behind the highly effective Marriage Bootcamp, the quirks of online dating, finding your true self, sex addiction and its impact on relationships, and so much more!Elizabeth has been busy working alongside Jim to build up Marriage Bootcamp and empowering countless marriages to thrive.Join us as we explore everything from the quirks of online dating to finding your true self, to...2018-09-0456 minLove Intently Podcast with Sophie KwokLove Intently Podcast with Sophie KwokHow our upbringing and family of origin impact our marriages with Lynette Cenée + Corey FerrugiaLynette Cenée and Corey Ferrugia met under unlikely circumstances - while Corey was dating (and eventually engaged to) someone else! Seven years later, they met again intending to be just friends… but that friendship unexpectedly blossomed into a relationship full of joy and fun. After struggling for a bit to define their relationship and decide what they were looking for, they eventually realized that they had found “the one” - and the rest is history. Join us as we discuss everything from growing up with parents who are missionaries and magicians to approaching life with chi...2018-08-2838 minLove Intently Podcast with Sophie KwokLove Intently Podcast with Sophie KwokStaying connected in the noisy music and beauty industry with Lynette Cenée + Corey FerrugiaLast time, we met Lynette Cenée and Corey Ferrugia and learned all about their relationship and history together. This time, we’ll be diving deeper into the ways Lynette and Corey keep their relationship strong through the trials and tribulations of being strong, creative personalities in the public eye. Join us as we explore everything from how your environment can impact your relationship health to how their shared passions have kept their relationship strong and moving forward. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sTDkZ9zRLosCorey James https...2018-08-2846 minLove Intently Podcast with Sophie KwokLove Intently Podcast with Sophie KwokThe Stages of Falling and Staying in Love with Kimberly Beam Holmes from Marriage HelperKimberly Holmes, CEO of Marriage Helper, knows a thing or two about divorce and reconciliation - she was born after her parents divorced and remarried… each other! They used that experience to create Marriage Helper, a series of workshops to help couples headed for divorce, and now Kimberly is following in their footsteps, to great success. 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