Love And Legacy

Love And Legacy

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  • 88 How You Can Keep Your Relationship Fresh And Exciting So You Don't Fall Out Of Love?

    There will be times in a relationship when you might have been together for a while. And statistics say that once you hit the 10-year mark, very few couples hold hands, and the intimacy dies. In this episode of True Love Knots, Maria Romano will talk about why you need to keep your relationship exciting and fresh.

    Standout Quotes:

    • “It's important that you keep your relationship alive. Because when you keep it alive and healthy, it becomes so exciting.”
    • “If you're in a relationship and you feel a bit resentful, instead of attacking your partner, just maybe pull them aside gently and say, I want to talk to you for a moment. It's something I've been struggling with. And I'm hoping that you can help me, help us as we go through it.”
    • “Make sure you say I love you and mean it. You're giving love, and giving love is a gift. And to receive it back is a privilege.”

      • Key Takeaways:

      • Intimacy changes as we evolve in the relationship. 
      • To keep your relationship fresh and alive, treat the relationship as if you're dating.
      • You don't necessarily have to be close together, but feel the love that you both have.
      • Giving each other respect, time, and courtesy, holding each other's hands, kisses, and keeping it fresh in the bedroom. 

        • Episode Timeline:

        [0:53] Why you need to keep your relationship exciting and fresh

        [1:17] Intimacy

        [1:34] Flatlining

        [3:24] Give your partner a long soulful kiss

        [4:34] Resurrect that intimacy

        [5:39] Let your partner know you love them


        8 min
      • 87 Finding Your Forever Relationship

        In this episode of True Love Knots Podcast, our speaker is Maria Romano. She is the founder of True Love Knots, a company dedicated to LOVE. She has performed almost 4000 marriages as an ordained minister! She also performs end-of-life rites, baptisms, and house blessings. Maria mentors individuals looking for love later in life by sharing her personal dating experience. Today, Maria talks about how to discover your lifelong relationship.

        Standout Quotes:

        • “Relationships is a matter of making sure that you identify your need to identify your priorities of what's important.” [Maria]
        • “Age doesn’t stop people from showing love and affection.” [Maria]
        • “There’s nothing more wonderful than enjoying yourself with someone you’re compatible with.” [Maria]
        • “There's no guarantee that the next day, relationships are still going to be healthy and happy.” [Maria]
        • “When you and your partner know both of your expectation level, both of you can move into whatever you want to do.” [Maria]

          • Key Takeaways:

          • Physical appearance is important to a point, but not important in finding your significant other for life.
          • Relationships are not all about the good and the fun. You will truly know you love someone when you stick with through hardships.
          • Relationships should not be based on physical appearances.
          • If a person is happy in a relationship, they reduce cardiovascular disease by 25%.

            • Episode Timeline:

            [00:08] Introduction

            [1:28] What is your expectation level?

            [1:59] What expectations should you look out for?

            [3:36] Should relationships be balanced?

            [4:30] How does your partner handle conflict?

            [6:47] How do your partner take care of themselves?

            [7:12] How family support is important in a relationship?


            Learn more about Maria Romano and True Love Knots at:

            Website: https://trueloveknots.com/ 

            LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maria-romano-tlk/

            9 min
          • 86 How To Become A Wedding Celebrant

            In this episode of True Love Knots, we have Pete Horden, also known as Pete the Celebrant. He was a youth pastor and now a wedding celebrant from Melbourne, Australia. Being a youth pastor has always been his dream since he was a kid. It gave him a lot of opportunities to speak and talk into the mic. It was a friend who suggested to him to become a wedding celebrant. Tune in and find out about Pete’s life as a wedding celebrant and the wedding industry in Australia. 

            Standout Quotes: 

            • “In Australia, to become a celebrant, you've got to do a course certification that’s not very hard, so I did that. From there, you just begin running your own business.” 
            • “Couples that marry are predominantly the late 20s to mid-30s. I would say that's the maybe mid-20s to mid-30s. Probably the predominant age group.” 
            • “Some people are at least looking forward nine to twelve months ahead before they book anything. Then, there are some who are just all over it.” 
            • “I think one of the best reasons to go into a Pre–Marriage Course is because it brings up questions that you might not have talked about yet. It gets you into a conversation that will reveal some assumptions” 

              • Key Takeaways: 

              • To become a wedding celebrant in Australia, a course certification is needed. After that, you can already practice being a celebrant. 
              • Most couples that are getting married these days are in their late 20s to mid-30s. 
              • When it comes to wedding planning, it varies depending on the couple itself. Some are already prepared for quite some time now. There are also some couples who are very messy at organizing their weddings. 
              • A pre-Marriage course seems necessary before getting married. This enables you to talk with your significant other about your plans in the relationship. This may even open up the opportunity to talk about things you haven’t discussed before. This is also the time to raise your worries and concerns with your partner. 

                • Episode Timeline: 

                [01:47] Introduction to the Guest: Pete the Celebrant 

                [03:14] Pete’s story 

                [06:04] Celebrant Course 

                [08:44] The Current Trend on Marriage 

                [12:39] How far in advance do couples book Peter’s services? 

                [14:23] Paperwork 

                [17:03] Marketing Peter’s Services 

                [18:50] An Experience to Share with the Listeners 

                [25:38] Ceremony Format 

                [28:29] Closing

                Learn more about Pete the Celebrant

                Website: https://www.petethecelebrant.com.au/

                Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/petethecelebrant/

                Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/petethecelebrant/

                Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-wedding-guide-podcast/id1518971768 

                Phone: 0421 760 023


                30 min
              • 85 Self Care

                Sometimes, we are so focused on taking care of others that we forgot our own. We tend to care more for other people than ourselves. We forgot that we should also look like the best version of ourselves. We should love and care for who we are. In this episode, Maria Romano shares with us the importance of self-love and the things you can do to take care of yourself.

                Standout Quotes:

                “We need to make sure that we're taking care of ourselves first. Because when you take care of yourself, you're healthier and happier. You're able to provide for those around you. With the people that you love, people that you like, people that you work with, you're able to provide and give them the best version of yourself.”

                “There are many different ways that you can take care of yourself. Everybody likes to fill their cup differently with different drinks, right? Whatever it is, everybody has different ways of filling your cup and your cup might be what you like to do, to take care of yourself, and nourish yourself.”

                “You are your most valuable asset. Nobody else but you. You are valuable, you are worthy, and you need to take care of yourself.”

                “It's important to practice self-love because you need to love yourself. You need to love you first before anybody else can love you.”

                Key Takeaways:

                We should always put ourselves first before anyone else. In that way, we can show the people the best version of ourselves. This will also result in a healthier and happier you. 

                How to take care of yourself depends on you. Every person has different ways on how they care for themselves. It sometimes depends on what you like.

                You are your most prized possession. You are worth so you should maintain and care for yourself like you are a diamond that cannot be lost.

                How can anyone love you if you don’t love yourself? You’ll end up doubting every person you will come across who will express their love for you. You should try and learn how to love yourself so one can learn how to love you sincerely.

                Episode Timeline:

                [00:04] Introduction

                [01:46] Importance of Self-love

                [02:26] Becoming More Productive

                [03:40] Things to Do

                [06:41] Your Most Valuable Asset

                [08:04] Be the Best Version of Yourself

                [11:48] Outro

                15 min
              • 84 Astrology of Love with Kate Wind

                Getting into a relationship can be a tough job. You sometimes do not know whether you are ready or not. Engaging in a relationship when you're not ready can be hurtful to the two of you. You might end up hurting each other in the end because you are not ready for the responsibility of a relationship. Astrology and your home play a role in love and relationships. In this episode, we have Kate Winds as she discusses all astrology and your house as to how it impacts your life and relationships.

                Standout Quotes:

                • "Understanding your natal chart can give you great insight into different things about your life and it can even provide you some self-assurance that this is how I am. This is how I feel." [Kate]
                • "When we look at the natal chart for love, we pay attention to Venus. Everyone has a Venus in their chart and Venus will sit in one of the 12 signs. Depending on what sign it sits in, and how it's intercepted by other planets, it can give you great insight into what you are looking for love." [Kate]
                • "We're setting the intention for the universe or for God or whatever entity you believe in to provide you someone that will utilize that space in the closet." [Kate]
                • "If you're ready to change your life, start looking at the home. It's one of the easiest ways, maybe even easier than therapy. Let's change some things up in our home to be able to get the energy moving and to start changing your life." [Kate]

                  • Key Takeaways:

                  • In the astrology side of relationships, the natal chart is seen to help give us an overview of our lives. It assures us that who we are, and what we feel are valid. 
                  • As Venus is the Goddess of love and beauty in Roman Mythology, she is the one you should check when seeing the natal chart for love. Venus offers great insights when it comes to love.
                  • Everything in your life must be ready once you want to enter a relationship. Make sure you have the space to accommodate your significant other. This prepares us and gives fate a signal that you are ready.

                    • Episode Timeline:

                    [00:38] Introduction

                    [04:37] Natal Chart

                    [06:50] How to Attract Love

                    [09:28] Relationship

                    [14:52] The Importance of What is in the Walls 

                    [17:41] Astrology Side in Relationships

                    [19:36] Compatibility Chart

                    [21:49] Consultation and Recommendation

                    [22:56] Closing


                    Connect with Kate Wind

                    Website: https://www.thekatewind.com/ 

                    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thekatewind/ 

                    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_katewind/ 

                    25 min
                  • 83 Find The Perfect Match For Your Life With Emily Lauren Burg of Hey baby dating app

                    Dating services and apps can improve their reputation by attracting new customers. You probably use online dating services, regardless of your feelings about them. The convenience of meeting and connecting with like-minded people outweighs any potential disadvantages. However, being on the dating app when you already have a family or kids can be frustrating. Tune in as Emily of Hey baby dating app shares the platform's features and how you can find the perfect match for your life.

                    Standout Quotes:

                    • "I discovered chaplaincy and realized that this is an opportunity to bring skills and interests to the medical team and be doing the work that I'm most drawn to. Not research, not analysis, not being in a lab, not something clinical or diagnostic, but being of service to people when they're in crisis." [Emily]
                    • "Dating apps are highway robbery, and you're going to have to pay a very high-level price to just be on the dating app, in the hopes of finding somebody good in an era when there's no real incentive to commit" [Emily]
                    • "We've created a platform that understands that there are these interesting overlapping needs. between people who have kids and who don't have kids." [Emily]

                      • Key Takeaways:

                      • Like the rest of those looking for love online, Emily has been a regular user of dating applications. These methods provide individuals with options, but there are no guidance, counseling, support, or resources to help people form good relationships. 
                      • Emily is employed at an investment bank, where she excels at her position. In the mid-30s and contemplating a career change, she considered enrolling in medical school. However, throughout the night classes she's currently taking, she felt the difficulty and was confused if this was the right career path.
                      • Every part of our lives is now gamified, and every action we take is rewarded. It is especially true when it comes to dating apps. As a result, dating apps are built to keep you there. And they keep you, thereby providing you with as many possibilities as possible, often as many bad ones, to foster the belief that there will always be someone else.

                        • Episode Timeline:

                        [01:28] All about the guest Emily Lauren Burg

                        [05:51] Career Choice

                        [08:03] Dating Apps: Gamified and Rewards

                        [12:41] Hey Baby Dating App

                        [16:36] Hey Baby App Founders

                        [19:37] App Navigation

                        [24:40] Emily's Favorite Song

                        [25:18] The Last Book Emily Read: Less by Andrew Sean Greer

                        [26:19] The Dream Vacation


                        Learn more about Maria Romano and the True Love Knots at:

                        LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maria-romano-tlk/ 

                        Website: https://trueloveknots.com/ 


                        32 min
                      • 82 What is your love vision statement

                        Have you ever made a personal mission statement or love vision statement? It helps you gain confidence and strengthen your relationship with your partner. In this episode of True Love Knots, Maria Romano shares with us the importance of mission and vision statement in your life, both personal life and love life. 


                        Standout Quotes:

                        If you're betting on getting back into the dating world, sometimes we need that confidence. The mission statement is something you write about how you view yourself, how you view your life, what you want out of life, and what you're looking for in a partner. That's part of your mission statement.

                        Think about what it is that you want in your own personal life and write your personal mission statement. And then from there, whether you're in a relationship or not, write down what your love vision statement is going to be.

                        As you go out and move through your day, take the time to write down your own personal vision statement and what your love vision statement looks like to you. And if you're in a relationship, write it out and compare it with your partner so that you can move forward and continue to have a happy and healthy relationship.


                        Key Takeaways:

                        Your mission statement helps you in getting the confidence that you need. It contains writings about how you view yourself, your life, what you want, and what you’re looking for in a partner.

                        The mission statement contains all about your personal life. Once you’ve written that, you also must have a love vision statement, whether you are in a relationship or not.

                        Take the time to write your personal and love vision statements. For those who are in a relationship, compare your vision statement with your partner and it’ll help strengthen your relationship with them.


                        Episode Timeline:

                        [00:29] Mission Statement of Your Personal Life

                        [01:04] Personal Mission Statement

                        [01:36] Love Vision Statement

                        [03:17] Reading Your Love Vision Statement Every Now and Then

                        [04:17] Writing a Mission Statement

                        [06:11] Closing


                        8 min
                      • 81 Improve Your Dating Journey with Daniel Herrold

                        After years of marriage and going through a divorce, it might be hard to start dating again. All these years, there have been changes that happened in how dating works. Nowadays, online dating has been used by a lot of people. Most often, people just meet online. In today’s episode, Daniel Herrold tells us his personal experience going through the process of divorce and how he dated again. He was able to use his experience as a lesson to teach to his clients.

                        Standout Quotes:

                        “A casual dater is someone you can break up into multiple different subsections.” [Daniel Herrold]

                        “I think when you're an intentional dater, you really know what you want.” [Daniel Herrold]

                        “I always describe the dating relationship. Like it's like cooking something in a crockpot. I mean, you want it to be slow and steady, right? You don't want something to be when it's too fast, then you know that something's off. When it's slow and steady, then you know, okay, I'm cooking this thing the right way.” [Daniel Herrold]

                        “I think it's important to really be aware and attune to where your kids are in their journey recovering out of a trauma, to try to determine when the appropriate time is to maybe introduce them to a relationship.” [Daniel Herrold]

                        Key Takeaways:

                        A casual dater can be described as someone who is not ready yet for a personal relationship. Most often, these are the people who are into short-term relationships and those who are in the process of rediscovering themselves.

                        An intentional dater knows what wants in a relationship. It has its plans and long-term relationships.

                        When it comes to dating and relationships, you must take it slow. This enables both parties to get to know each other. It allows you to grow together slowly but surely.

                        Episode Timeline:

                        [01:42] Introduction to the Guest – Daniel Herrold 

                        [06:21] What Daniel tells his clients

                        [10:38] Recommendations for People that are Ready to Date

                        [16:56] Dating as a Divorcee or Widower

                        [21:15] Coaching Programs

                        [24:47] Getting to know their Attachment Style

                        [27:38] Online Dating

                        [29:04] Hot Seat Questions for Daniel

                        [32:00] Giving Advice to His Daughters


                        Learn more about Daniel Herrold

                        Website: https://danielherrold.com/ 

                        Website: https://divorcedover40.com/

                        Dating Club: https://www.intentionaldatingclub.com/opt-in1636412195024 

                        Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/danieleherrold

                        Twitter: https://twitter.com/DHerrold

                        LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielherrold/

                        YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/DHerrold

                        TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@daniel.herrold

                        Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/daniel.herrold/


                        Learn more about Maria Romano

                        Website: https://trueloveknots.com/

                        34 min
                      • 80 Are You Being Love Bombed?

                        Love is one of the craziest things in life; it can either make you or break you. There is no knowing on what awaits for you. In this episode of True Love Knots, Maria Romano will be discussing all about love bombing.  She would be sharing to us what’s it all about for us to avoid getting hurt.

                        Standout Quotes:

                        “There's a lot of great people out there that are looking to find love again.” [Maria]

                        “You want somebody to be true who they are, because you could be dating them for a while, all of a sudden, that mask comes off and you don't like what you see.” [Maria]

                        “So, make sure when you get out there today if you date healthily you date with your heart. Of course, your heart open, but your mind open and smart as well.” [Maria]

                        Key Takeaways:

                        Online dating may seem scary as you will be meeting someone online. You never know if they are honest or not. However, there are still some people out there who are really trying to find love.

                        You must ensure to get to know the person you would be dating. Make sure that you know who they really are and isn’t just pretending. 

                        When it comes to dating, you shouldn’t hesitate in opening your heart. However, you should still be mindful of everything that’s happening. You shouldn’t solely rely to your heart.

                        Episode Timeline:

                        [00:01] Introduction to the Episode

                        [00:41] Meeting Someone New

                        [01:09] Getting Love Bombed

                        [02:10] Maria’s Own Experience

                        [02:31] Things to Remember

                        [03:09] Final Remarks

                        Learn more about Maria Romano

                        Website: https://trueloveknots.com/

                        5 min
                      • 79 Closing Remarks For A Wedding Ceremony

                        Above all, we want to keep this section brief and to the point. A drawn-out, detail-filled instructional at the end of the ceremony will drain the primed-and-ready-to-party atmosphere out of the room. Tune in with Maria Romano's new episode of True Love Knots, as she shares the things you should know when closing a wedding ceremony. 

                        Standout Quotes:

                        "You want to do that is you want to make sure that they understand this is not a quick peck. This is a moment. This is a photography moment."

                        "What the ceremony is going to run so smooth, and you're going to feel so good. And everybody's going to be so charged with love because you started the ceremony."

                        Key Takeaways:

                        The closing remarks are just as important as the opening remarks.

                        Remind the guests about the announcement they need to hear before pronouncing the couple.

                        Always acknowledge the presence of the guests, even if the guests attend virtually.

                        When you are getting ready to close, if there are any announcements, share them, then cue the couple up for that big moment when they kiss and it's not awkward.

                        Episode Timeline:

                        [00:10] What to say in closing a wedding.

                        [0:35] Maria’s passion in sharing her experience

                        [1:03] Why closing remark is important?

                        [2:00] Best part of wedding

                        [3:01] Reminders before pronouncing the wedding 

                        [3:46] Things that you may do in Wedding

                        [4:46] Same Sex Couple Wedding procedure

                        [5:23] After the couple exit


                        Learn more about Maria Romano True Love Knots at:

                        Website: https://trueloveknots.com/ 

                        Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mariatrueloveknots/

                        Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/truelove.knots/

                        Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4XENvaw7hp-A3RRAvsUJiw 

                        8 min

                      About Love And Legacy

                      From the publisher's feed

                      Join Maria Romano, the dynamic host of Love And Legacy (Formerly True Love Knots), as she guides you through the exhilarating journey of finding love again after 40. Whether you're a widow, widower, or divorced, this podcast is your compass in the world of dating and relationships. Maria, an ordained minister who has officiated over 4,000 marriages, shares her wisdom and expertise to help you navigate modern love.