The Frequency of Love Podcast

Episode Summary

In this episode, Celeste and Dave sit down with Desiree and Fernando to recount their fast-paced and deeply intentional journey to finding one another. Matching on Hinge in January 2021—during the height of the pandemic—the pair met just 24 hours after connecting. From a chilly winter walk in Kitsilano to Fernando cooking a homemade vegan meal on their second date (despite not being vegan himself), their story is a testament to the power of authenticity and shared values. The group discusses the "logistics" of modern dating, the importance of being "the one" before finding "the one," and how a single thoughtful gesture—a printed screenshot of a first conversation—can solidify a lifetime commitment. Whether discussing their 100/100 approach to partnership or their shared love for freedom and adventure, Desiree and Fernando offer a refreshing look at what happens when you stop wearing masks and start showing up as your true self.

The Heart of This Episode

The Power of Immediacy

Values Over Habits

Intentionality & Detachment

Authenticity is a Shortcut

Small Gestures Matter

About Desiree and Fernando

Desiree is a deeply spiritual and value-driven entrepreneur who spent years refining her vision of a partner before meeting Fernando at age 41. A growing leader and advocate for veganism (created and runs a vegan shoe company - do yourself a favour and grab a pair) she believes in the power of "being the one" to attract the right person. Fernando, originally from Argentina, is an adventurous soul who lived in Buenos Aires, Rio de Janeiro, and finally Vancouver before meeting Desiree. Known for his sincerity, honesty, and quiet thoughtfulness, Fernando brings a grounded, supportive energy to their partnership, proving that sometimes the best love stories begin when you're just about ready to delete the app for good.

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

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The Love List – https://www.amazon.ca/dp/1998721264

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In this episode of the Frequency of Love Podcast, Celeste and Dave sit down with couple Jenn and Chris to explore a love story that began in the hallways of high school and has grown into a decades-long partnership built on friendship, trust, and deep mutual support. From teenage attraction to traveling the world together in a van, raising a family, and navigating ambitious careers, their story is a powerful example of how ease, communication, and shared respect can sustain love over time.

Episode Summary

Jen and Chris first met in high school at ages sixteen and nineteen, initially crossing paths through mutual friends. What began as an instant attraction slowly evolved into a relationship that ebbed and flowed through their early adulthood while they pursued separate paths—Chris playing football in the United States and Jenn modeling in Japan and attending school in Canada. Over the years they stayed connected, always finding their way back to each other. Their bond deepened through travel, including months living out of a van in Australia and New Zealand, where they discovered how naturally they worked as partners in life. After nine years together, Chris proposed during an unexpectedly ordinary moment while doing laundry—a fitting reflection of the grounded, authentic nature of their relationship. Now married for nearly two decades with two children, Jenn and Chris credit their enduring love to honest communication, daily connection, and unwavering support for each other’s growth, ambitions, and dreams.

The Heart of This Episode

Shared experiences build lasting bonds.

Mutual support fuels personal growth.

Partnership is about balance.

Knowing your worth can be a lifelong lesson. 

About Jenn and Chris

Jen and Chris are a Canadian couple who have been together since their teenage years and married since 2005. Over the decades, they have built a life rooted in partnership, raising two children while supporting each other’s evolving careers and personal growth. Jen is a driven entrepreneur and practitioner dedicated to helping women through her work in wellness, education, and personal development. Chris, originally a custom home builder, now works as a financial broker and brings a grounded, solution-focused perspective to both his professional and family life. Together, they embody a relationship built on communication, respect, and the belief that love grows stronger when two people continually support each other’s dreams.

Follow Jenn and Chris

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

Get Celeste & Dave’s Book!

The Love List – https://www.amazon.ca/dp/1998721264

Connect with Celeste

Instagram: @celestepennington_
Website: celestepennington.com

On this episode of Frequency of Love, Celeste and Dave sit down with Kristen and Chris — a Canadian couple whose love story began with a chance encounter at a cottage party and unfolded into a life of travel, adventure, and deep-rooted partnership. What started with “liquid courage” and a spontaneous trip to Australia has become a decades-long journey of commitment, family, and shared growth. 

Episode Summary

Kristen and Chris first crossed paths in their mid-twenties during a series of cottage weekends in Grand Bend. Despite running in the same circles for years, they somehow never met — until the final summer before the cottage was sold. A late-night moment, a dark room, and a smooth “just thirsty” pickup line sparked their connection.

Their relationship deepened through travel, distance, and bold decisions — including Kristen moving to Australia three months later to build a life together. Since then, they’ve continued to say “yes” to adventure — from living in different parts of Canada to exploring new chapters abroad — all while raising a family and building a shared vision for their future.

They reflect on the moment they each knew they’d found “their person”: not fireworks, but peace. Not chaos, but calm. A quiet knowing.

Together, they discuss the qualities they admire in one another, the balance they bring to each other’s personalities, and what truly keeps love strong over time: commitment, perspective, and remembering the “why” behind it all.

The Heart of This Episode

Peace can be more powerful than fireworks. A sense of ease. A quiet certainty.

Commitment carries you through the ebbs and flows.

Perspective changes everything.

Build a life you’re proud of — together.

About Kristen and Chris

Kristen and Chris are adventurous souls who built their relationship on spontaneity, travel, and shared experiences. From a chance meeting at a cottage in Ontario to diving the Great Barrier Reef and eventually building a life together in Australia and Canada, their partnership has always been rooted in exploration and growth. Now parents and continuing to navigate bold life decisions — including international moves and redefining conventional paths — they remain deeply committed to building a life aligned with their values. Their love story is one of courage, balance, and choosing each other again and again.

Follow Kristen and Chris

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

Get Celeste & Dave’s Book!

The Love List – https://www.amazon.ca/dp/1998721264

Connect with Celeste

Instagram: @celestepennington_
Website: celestepennington.com

In this heart-opening episode of Frequency of Love, Celeste and Dave sit down with the radiant couple Kiki and Eric—dear friends whose love story feels equal parts destiny, devotion, and divine timing. From a chance meeting at a racetrack to a relationship built on intention, affection, and shared vision, Kiki and Eric remind us what’s possible when love is met with clarity, courage, and commitment.

Episode Summary

Kiki and Eric share the story of how they met at a racetrack—an unexpected moment that quickly revealed itself as love at first sight. What began with a single glance turned into a deep, aligned partnership rooted in balance: Eric’s calm presence grounding Kiki’s vibrant, fast-moving energy.

Throughout the conversation, they open up about how manifestation, personal growth, and conscious relationship practices have shaped their journey together. From never stopping “dating” each other, to prioritizing physical affection and shared values, this episode is a beautiful exploration of how love can be both deeply romantic and intentionally nurtured.

They also reflect on what keeps their connection strong over time, how they support each other’s growth, and what it truly means to build a shared vision for the future—without judgment, pressure, or limits.

The Heart of This Episode

Love can be instant—but it’s sustained by intention.

Balance matters —one partner grounding, the other expanding can create powerful harmony.

Never stop dating each other.

Affection fuels connection. Small, consistent gestures of physical touch and closeness matter more than grand displays.

About Kiki and Eric

Kiki and Eric are a couple whose relationship beautifully blends spirituality, grounded partnership, and genuine affection. Kiki is a heart-led, growth-oriented soul with a passion for personal development and conscious living, while Eric brings calm, steadiness, and quiet strength to their dynamic. Together, they embody what it looks like to grow individually while building a shared life rooted in love, intention, and mutual support. As they prepare for marriage, their story stands as a powerful reminder that when two people align in values and vision, love becomes both expansive and deeply safe.

Follow Kiki and Eric

Instagram: 

Kiki: https://www.instagram.com/iamkikiseida/

Get Celeste & Dave’s Book!

The Love List – https://www.amazon.ca/dp/1998721264

Connect with Celeste

Instagram: @celestepennington_
Website: celestepennington.com

In this heartfelt episode of The Frequency of Love, Celeste and Dave sit down with the incredible Gabe and Grace — a couple whose love story spans decades and feels written in the stars. From a missed school bus and a lightning-bolt first meeting to a 35-year partnership built on devotion, resilience, and deep soul recognition, this conversation is a powerful reminder of what’s possible when love is allowed to unfold naturally.

Episode Summary

Gabe and Grace share the remarkable story of how they first met in high school — a chance encounter sparked by a missed bus that changed the course of their lives. Though Grace initially wanted nothing to do with Gabe, time, fate, and a second meeting years later brought them together in a way that felt effortless and familiar.

As the conversation unfolds, they reflect on the early inner knowing that this connection was different, the challenges they faced from outside resistance, and the deep bond that carried them through decades of partnership. Married for over 30 years and together for more than 35, Gabe and Grace open up about raising three daughters, becoming grandparents, navigating hardship, and building a home rooted in love rather than perfection.

Their story is one of soul recognition, unwavering commitment, and the kind of love that grows stronger through time, trials, and truth.

The Heart of This Episode

Soul recognition is real — when it’s right, it often feels familiar, easy, and deeply known

Commitment is built through challenges, not the absence of them

A strong partnership balances emotional and physical connection

Gratitude for what you’ve built matters — love thrives when it’s acknowledged and celebrated

Don’t judge love by appearances — energy, safety, and connection matter far more than aesthetics

About Gabe and Grace

Gabe and Grace have been together for over three decades and married for more than 30 years. Their relationship is grounded in deep loyalty, strength, and an unshakable sense of devotion to one another and their family. Together, they raised three daughters, built a loving home, and recently stepped into the role of grandparents — a chapter they describe as one of life’s greatest blessings.

Their love story is a testament to trusting inner knowing, choosing each other through adversity, and honoring both the softness and strength required to build a lasting partnership. Gabe and Grace embody what it looks like to grow together, protect one another, and create a legacy rooted in love.

Follow Gabe and Grace

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

Get Celeste & Dave’s Book!

The Love List – https://www.amazon.ca/dp/1998721264

Connect with Celeste

Instagram: @celestepennington_
Website: celestepennington.com

In this heartfelt and hilarious episode of The Frequency of Love, Celeste and Dave sit down with two of their favorite humans on the planet — Laura and Dominic Magnifico. High school sweethearts with nearly three decades of love, laughter, and growth behind them, Laura and Dom share a love story that is anything but ordinary.

From Catholic school kilts and sticker-filled classrooms to landline phone calls, snowman proposals, three weddings (yes, three), and a lifetime of choosing each other through every version of themselves — this conversation is a beautiful reminder that love doesn’t have to be perfect to be powerful.

If you’ve ever wondered whether real, lasting love still exists — this episode is for you

Episode Summary

Laura and Dominic met as teenagers in a Grade 10 English Media class — a class Dominic wasn’t even supposed to be in. What started with playful teasing, long curly hair, sticker bribes, and relentless persistence slowly turned into a deep friendship built on curiosity, laughter, and endless late-night conversations over landlines (and even payphones).

Throughout the conversation, Laura and Dom speak candidly about what actually sustains a long-term relationship: communication, laughter, patience, honesty, playfulness, and the willingness to jump off life’s cliffs together — even when it’s messy.

This episode is raw, funny, deeply loving, and full of wisdom for anyone navigating partnership, commitment, or the search for their soulmate.

The Heart of This Episode

Love doesn’t need to follow the “rules.”

Growth doesn’t have to pull you apart.

Hard seasons don’t mean the end. 

Kindness and honesty can coexist.

Playfulness keeps love alive.

About Laura and Dominic

Laura and Dominic are high school sweethearts who have spent nearly three decades growing, laughing, and choosing each other through every season of life. What began in a Grade 10 English Media class evolved into a deeply rooted partnership built on honesty, humor, and unwavering teamwork.

Known for their playful banter, heartfelt communication, and willingness to grow side by side, Laura and Dom have navigated love through change, loss, reinvention — and even three weddings across three different countries. Their story is a beautiful reminder that lasting love isn’t about perfection, but about showing up, staying curious, and evolving together.

Follow Laura and Dominic

Instagram: @laura_magnifico

Get Celeste & Dave’s Book!

The Love List – https://www.amazon.ca/dp/1998721264

Connect with Celeste

Instagram: @celestepennington_
Website: celestepennington.com

Welcome back to the Frequency of Love podcast, where we explore the many ways couples cultivate connection, intention, and heart-centered partnership. Today, we sit down with Krista and Shane — two deeply creative, growth-focused individuals who have spent over a decade building a life rooted in dreaming big, expanding together, and supporting each other through every evolution.

Rather than diving only into their love story, this conversation shines a light on who they are as people: the dreamers, the healers, the parents, the soft-hearted humans continually choosing growth and connection. This is a beautiful, grounded look at how two individuals show up for themselves so they can show up for each other.

Episode Summary

Krista and Shane are united by a shared spark: they are both dreamers with an unshakable belief that anything is possible when you build it together. Krista speaks openly about her personal healing, the reclamation of intimacy, and the safety she feels in Shane’s unwavering presence. Shane admires Krista’s generous heart, her capacity to maintain deep relationships, and the quiet leadership she brings into her life and family.

Individually, they both prioritize growth, self-understanding, and authenticity. Together, they use those qualities to navigate parenting, intimacy, communication, and the natural shifts that come with 12+ years of partnership. Their story is a reminder that love deepens when two people commit to evolving both separately and side by side.

The Heart of This Episode

Individual identity in partnership — continuing to dream, evolve, and grow as your own person

How softness, presence, and patience shape intimacy

Rebuilding trust in the body and in connection

Modeling healthy love, communication, and respect

Maintaining connection over time

About Krista and Shane

Krista and Shane both describe themselves as lifelong dreamers, big-picture thinkers, and deeply growth-oriented people. From the beginning, they connected through their shared creativity, optimism, and desire to build a meaningful life. Krista admires Shane’s softness, emotional presence, and the way he parents with calm and compassion despite his large, imposing frame. She speaks openly about her own personal healing journey and how her commitment to self-work has allowed her to reclaim parts of herself she once felt disconnected from. Shane sees in Krista a rare capacity to show up wholeheartedly for the people in her life—family, friends, and community—and recognizes how naturally she nurtures deep, lasting connections.

Follow Krista and Shane

Instagram: @kristaleebeehler

Website: crywithmesister.com

Get Celeste & Dave’s Book!

The Love List – https://www.amazon.ca/dp/1998721264

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Instagram: @celestepennington_
Website: celestepennington.com

In this episode of The Frequency of Love Podcast, Celeste and Dave sit down with Amanda and Phil — a couple whose love story began with chaos, chemistry, and a yellow Big-Bird-esque robe, and somehow unfolded into eighteen years of partnership built on humor and devotion. From university chance-encounters to cross-country grand gestures, backpacking across Europe, and three weddings that still didn’t make them legally married in Ontario… their story is the kind that sounds unbelievable until you hear them tell it.

Grounded in friendship, fueled by adventure, and held together by the exact balance of impulsivity and calm, Amanda and Phil show how real love grows when two people choose each other — day after day, challenge after challenge, laugh after laugh.

Episode Summary

Amanda and Phil’s connection sparked in university with a hilariously mismatched first meeting — Phil in a gas mask and ripped T-shirt, Amanda arriving straight from a midterm. A pajama kegger, a four-cheese poutine, and one beer-down-the-back later, something between them simply clicked.

What followed was an ease neither expected. Days together became months, friendship became partnership, and Amanda even told her roommate, “I think I’m going to marry that guy.” From Amanda impulsively flying across the country to bring Phil home to finish his degree, to backpacking Europe with a paper map and no money, to a proposal that happened while Amanda had altitude sickness at a Swiss waterfall, their love has always been chaotic, hilarious, and intentional.

Sixteen-plus years, two kids, three weddings, and countless adventures later, they’re still choosing each other — with the same spark, just more stories to laugh about.

The Heart of This Episode:

How a friendship-first foundation fuels long-term love

Why balancing adventure with calm creates relationship harmony

What it means to push each other outside comfort zones — in a healthy way

Staying connected through major transitions, travel, and raising kids

The beauty (and comedy) of imperfect, totally human love stories

About Amanda and Phil

Amanda and Phil are a pair of opposites who fit together in the most natural way. Amanda is energetic, impulsive in the best way, and full of bold ideas — the kind of person who will book a flight across the country on instinct, bring anyone to life with her humor, and jump into new experiences without hesitation. Phil is grounded, thoughtful, and steady, with a calm presence that balances Amanda’s fire and a quiet curiosity that shapes the way he moves through the world. Together, they bring out the best in each other: Amanda’s spark meets Phil’s depth, her adventure meets his intentionality, and their shared love of fun, friendship, and growth keeps their partnership strong.

Follow Amanda & Phil

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

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The Love List — available now on Amazon

https://www.amazon.ca/dp/1998721264

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Instagram: @celestepennington_
Website: celestepennington.com

In this heartfelt episode of The Frequency of Love, we sit down with Sharon and Dale to explore a love story that proves connection can be instant, deep, and enduring—no matter your age. From a five-hour first date to a secret wedding under a full moon, their journey is a beautiful reminder that love thrives on openness, playfulness, and mutual support.

Episode Summary

Sharon and Dale share how they met online, bonded over effortless conversation, and both knew—on the very first date—that something special was unfolding. They reflect on the exhaustion of modern dating, the moment of surrender that allowed love to flow in, and the power of truly seeing and listening to one another.

The couple opens up about navigating life’s challenges together, including serious health scares, and how those experiences deepened their bond and appreciation for life. They discuss the importance of kindness, emotional intelligence, and having a partner who has your back—especially when it comes to setting boundaries with others.

The episode closes with thoughtful advice for anyone calling in their life partner: work on yourself, be open, get out of the house, and trust that when you know, you truly know.

The Heart of This Episode:

• Sometimes love arrives when you stop forcing it and surrender to the flow
  
  
• Kindness, emotional intelligence, and playfulness keep love strong over time
  
  
• Life’s challenges can deepen intimacy when partners truly support one another
  
  
• Mutual gratification, compromise, and communication are essential in long-term love

Follow Sharon & Dale

Sharon Insta: https://www.instagram.com/sher.bon/

Connect with Celeste

Instagram: @celestepennington_
Website: celestepennington.com

Get Celeste and Dave’s book! The Love List - https://www.amazon.ca/dp/1998721264

In this heartfelt and joy-filled episode, Celeste and Dave sit down with Andrew and Christine — a couple whose love story sparked during a live music show in the early days after COVID and has continued to grow through intention, honesty, openness, and a kind of “in-your-bones” recognition that neither of them had ever experienced before.

From a simple request for a photo to an unforgettable first date in the dark on a quiet beach, their story is one of energy, safety, synchronicity, and the kind of emotional intimacy that comes from two people who are willing to show up fully for themselves and each other.

Episode Summary

Andrew and Christine met in June 2020 at one of Andrew’s post-COVID outdoor concerts at a winery. After the show, a simple photo request — “Do I really have to stand six feet away?” — created an undeniable moment of electricity that neither of them could ignore. That moment led to conversation, connection, exchanged numbers, and a first date that was as unconventional as it was magical: sitting at an empty beach at night, unable to see each other, talking for hours, guided only by voice, energy, and presence.

From there, their connection deepened quickly. Honest communication, emotional safety, mutual curiosity, and a shared desire for real partnership allowed them to grow individually and together.

The Heart of this Episode:

• How energy and intuition can guide the beginning of a relationship
  
  
• How to communicate honestly — even when you’re unsure what you’re feeling
  
  
• The importance of pausing before reacting
  
  
• How blended families can thrive with united partnership
  
  
• Why emotional transparency accelerates trust
  
  
• The spiritual importance of self-awareness when calling in a soulmate
  
  

About Andrew & Christine

Andrew is a musician whose work is rooted in heart, humanity, and purpose. Christine is a deeply grounded, wise, and openhearted guide in her own right, known for creating safety, connection, and authenticity everywhere she goes. Together they are a beautifully aligned, playful, intentional couple who have helped each other grow into the truest versions of themselves.

Their story is a powerful reminder that love sometimes enters through the smallest door: a concert, a photo, a spark you can feel in your body — and that when both people are willing to show up consciously, love becomes the calm, steady home you didn’t know you were waiting for.

Follow Andrew and Christine

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

Andrew’s Music: https://andrewallenlive.com/music_home

Get Celeste & Dave’s Book!

The Love List – https://www.amazon.ca/dp/1998721264

Connect with Celeste

Instagram: @celestepennington_
Website: celestepennington.com