Join us as we explore love, lust, and life-changing connections with Canadian traveler and author Melissa Rodway.

Her debut memoir, The People You Meet: Luxury, Leeches, Love, and Lao-Lao, captures the raw, hilarious, and deeply human moments of backpacking and luxury travel across Southeast Asia and China. Where fleeting encounters become unforgettable bonds, romantic sparks ignite in unexpected places, and vulnerability on the road leads to profound personal growth.

In this episode, we unpack how travel strips away ego, exposes desire, and reminds us that the people we meet (whether for a night or a lifetime) can transform who we are.

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The Str8Love lads reunite after an extended break to dive deep into the hidden roots of our own biases and why we’re often blind to them. We explore how perspective isn’t just something we have, it’s something we practice. 

Tune in, lean in, and let’s rethink what we think we know. 

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What does it mean to live a virtuous life? Maybe we don't know either? :)

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Presents, right? Guess you'll have to tune in to find out!

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We've all heard the advice and have all given the advice. Great advice, is it. But, how do you actually believe in yourself? We try to tackle this one.

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DP returns from a family trip to Mexico and reflects on how travel has evolved for him. From spontaneous solo adventures to the meaningful, messy, beautiful experience of traveling as a husband and father. 

A short, honest look at how becoming a parent changes the journey in all the best ways. 

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Derrick shares his experience at the Death Cafe and we talk about leaving the world in better place than you found it - see what we did there?

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This week, the Stra8Love lads are facing the one thing we all share but rarely talk about. Death.

Join us as we explore what it really means to die well, to grieve honestly, and to live fully while we still can. We also share our thoughts ahead of attending a Death Café right here in Manitoba — a gathering hosted by a death doula where people come together to talk openly about the end of life.

It’s raw, reflective, and real. The kind of conversation Str8Love was made for.

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You don't need religion to have faith....but you definitely need faith.

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In this soulful episode of the Str8Love Podcast, we dive deep into the mysterious world of Intuition vs. Instinct—two powerful forces guiding us through life. But what’s the difference between them? How can we tell when we’re being led by the heart or simply reacting from a place of survival?

Whether you're seeking clarity in your decision-making or simply want to understand yourself on a deeper level, this episode will inspire you to tune in, trust your inner knowing, and live with more presence and grace.

Hit play, feel the love, and embrace your intuitive wisdom! 💫

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