Ever since Love Better first launched, we have struggled with whether or not to say what we've said in this week's podcast. We have mentioned our story, but here we delve deeper into some of the painful experiences that shaped us, made us question everything and eventually inspired this Love Better journey. Also included in this convo are lighter topics, such as our not-so-sporty post-Super Bowl commentary, a This Is Us "Fire episode" review, and a little recap of what's brewing in our world.

We were blessed to meet this 95 year old powerhouse of a lady, and we couldn't wait for you to meet her too! In this conversation, Eva Lee Murphy, affectionately known as Granda Eve, shares stories about family, friendship and respect for others. Her attitude and perspective on loving better is pure gold. Talking with her was a priceless experience that reminded us of the hidden treasure we have in our senior adults.

There is no better way to rock 2018 than to become a hero! It is TOTALLY doable, and Love Better is here to help, starting with this incredible conversation about what it takes to be a hero in the story of your life. We are joined by Andy Janning, author of "Heroes, Villains & Drunk Old Men: A Love Story for Real Life," and his incredible wife, Karla, who talks about how she loved Andy through the journey of writing this book!

For Love Better Podcast listeners, Andy is offering FREE GIFTS for those who order the book at the link below! Email your receipt to [email protected] and Andy will send you three FREE pdfs, including: a workbook to accompany the book entitled, "8 Questions for Every Hero," plus "Voices: The Prequel to 'Heroes, Villains, and Drunk Old Men'" and "Behind The Shots: The Stories Behind The Photographs of 'Heroes, Villains & Drunk Old Men.'" ORDER THE BOOK HERE! https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0692965149/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=0692965149&linkCode=as2&tag=lovebetterwor-20&linkId=37765e84e20095f30431125cd44a82b5

Their faith was put to the ultimate test when Michael and Maggie unexpectedly lost their newborn daughter, Willow, only four hours after she was born. In this brutally honest conversation, they detail their grief journey since that tragic day in October 2016 and offer helpful insight into what is helpful and what is not when we love someone who is grieving. Especially during the holiday season, their insights are so important to hear if you love someone who has experienced a loss.

This episode of the Love Better Podcast is filled with stories of our past Christmases, including highlights, mistakes and lessons learned. Here we share how financial stress used to rob our joy and what we did about it. Advent is intended to be a meaningful season, brimming with hope, when we remember a miracle that changed the course of history. Let's talk about how to keep from getting sidetracked with what we lack and lean into what we have!

Nervous about how to handle that difficult family member (or the whole gang) during this season of family gatherings? We've got you covered! Join us for a pre-holiday pep talk with gifted marriage and family therapist, Mark Means. His seasoned advice and decades of experience working with families make this podcast a can't miss episode as the season of family gatherings draws near! If you enjoy the podcast, do your friends a favor and share this with them. Let's spread the love this holiday season!

If an organization's greatest assets are its people, the nature of relationships between people is perhaps the most significant driver or personal and professional success. This episode features Franklin Covey's Chief People Officer, Todd Davis, whose proven track record makes him an incredible resource to help us better our relationships at work and even beyond the workplace! Here he shares with us a few secrets from his brand new book, GET BETTER: 15 PROVEN PRACTICES TO BUILD EFFECTIVE RELATIONSHIPS AT WORK, which is now available online at major book retailers and at lovebetter.world.

Episode 11 of The Love Better Podcasts features an all female discussion about how women treat one another.  Join the conversation as we discuss how strong, supportive female relationships - at home, in the workplace and beyond - make the world a safer place and could even take women's issues forward in important ways. Special thanks to Rebecca Fleetwood Hession and Riley Sutherland for sharing your experiences on this extremely important topic!

This is the time of year when people naturally tend to gather - around bonfires, meals or movie nights. Episode 10 of The Love Better Podcasts is all about how to set the atmosphere for meaningful conversations by creating gatherings that strengthen our relationships. Also be sure to visit us over at LoveBetter.world for more resources on bettering our relationships at home, in the community and beyond.

In this week's Love Better podcast, we delve into the enormous subject of communication. More specifically, we discuss ways we can communicate care for the people who comprise our world. We hope our experiences (and mistakes) will help you gain greater understanding, empathy and connection with others at home, in our workplaces and communities...and beyond!