The Love Department

Paloma and Deron reconnected after meeting undergrad at a fraternity party. Their creative elopement during the pandemic landed them (and the photos) in the spotlight. Their love story is one that involves dating long distance (and on a budget) and how he transformed from self-professed 'f*ck-boy' to five-star husband. In this episode we talk about sticking to your vision for your wedding, asking for someone's hand in marriage, and proposing while on vacation. We also talked about the importance of leaving a legacy for your loved ones.

If you plan to break from traditions on your wedding day, this episode is one you don't want to miss. Here how they transformed their elopement into their dream wedding. 

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This season starts off on a personal note from our host Nik Lockhart, who recently got engaged. Never one to take the traditional path before her, she talks about their proposal story, how they've approached planning, and some of the good advice she received from friends, family, and strangers. 

This season on The Love Department, we'll focus on the ins and outs of the engagement and wedding process. We'll have great couples on to share how they met, their memorable moments, what they've learned from love.

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In the current world, with all its flaws and reasons to despair, why do people choose to get married? Join host Nik Lockhart as she explores the big questions around marriage and pursuing a life of partnership. She helps listeners navigate the big transitions that come with life, her proposal story, fears about getting married, the marriage advice she received, and how to focus on the love when planning your big day.

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You are cordially invited to the premiere of Season 2 of The Love Department, "The Wedding Season". 

In this season we will investigate the I do's and I don'ts of getting married. Whether you are currently planning a wedding, thinking about getting engaged, or just love a good piece of wedding cake, this season will have  inspiring conversations with couples and wedding industry professionals. Join host Nik Lockhart, former matchmaker and writer, as she explores the trends and traditions of marriage.

The Love Department returns with Season 2, "The Wedding Season" on Thanksgiving of 2024. www.love-department.com

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Since the recording of this episode in 2024, Stacy and Cat have since parted ways. But the wisdom and humor in this episode remain so touching and we're grateful they shared a bit of that with us at The Love Department.

Fashion icon Stacy London and the hilarious comedian Cat Yezbak met at an event and had a patient-steady start to their romance which blossomed during the COVID 19 pandemic. On this episode we talk about navigating personal loss, menopause, love in the spotlight, how family origins impact our views of love, and how pets are more than just animals.

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Today on the show we have fashion icon Stacy London, formerly 'What Not to Wear' and currently the State of Menopause, and her girlfriend the hilarious comedian Cat Yezbak on the show to talk about their love story. We wanted to end Season 1 with a lot of laughs and a load of wisdom. 

In this episode we discuss publicly announcing a relationship, being dog parents,  LGBTQ between the generations, introducing family to your relationship, and balancing social media and privacy. We also ask ourselves  if "sparks" exist and how they pandemic proofed their relationship.

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On this episode we open up the voicemails on our HeartLine to share with you. Hear from The Love Department listeners who ask “How to handle differences on trash day” “Reconnecting with a childhood crush” and “help writing wedding vows” and more…

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On this episode we open up the inbox on our HeartLine to share with you. Hear from The Love Department listeners who discuss “Can I recycle my husband?” “Should we get tattoos together?” and “Re-connecting with a childhood crush” “Van Gough’s Starry Night” and “How to write wedding vows.”

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There once was a girl named Allie who lived in Long Island. She struggled to find a place and a person with whom she ‘fit’. On the same island was a boy, named Chuck, who too felt like he didn’t fit in or deserve to find love. On Halloween night Allie went to a castle and ordered cocktail… and it was terrible. Chuck, who worked at the castle bar swept in to her rescue and offered to make her a replacement. And it was that love potion that finally brought them ‘home’ in love.

In this episode we talk about family histories and generational healing, growing up bi-racial, manifesting your partner, and loving someone with a disability.

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In a way, Frankie and Felicia have grown up together. They met in high school when she, in her words “Didn’t like him all that much.” But when they both came to faith after graduating, it was Facebook post that made Frankie slide into her DMs. He was pursuing a life in ministry – one that required him to be as committed to his role in the church as to his role as a partner. 

In this episode we talk about dating as Christians in a modern world, making time for each other despite demanding jobs, personal finances, and how to navigate offense in the relationship.

Time Stamps: to skip our in depth conversations about christian dating fast forward to 43m40s

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