I can’t believe I get to finally say this out loud… we’re engaged!! In today’s episode, I’m joined by my fiancé (!!!) Ian, and together we’re reliving every detail of the proposal — from how he secretly planned it to the moment I realized what was happening (spoiler: I was completely shocked).

We’re opening up about everything — how it really went down at the coffee shop where we had our very first date, why having the kids there made it so special, and what this next chapter means to us after both having walked through divorce, growth, and healing.This episode is raw, joyful, and full of laughter (and maybe a few tears). It’s one of the most meaningful conversations I’ve ever shared on the podcast, and I’m so excited to let you in on our story.

If you’ve been following our journey — from healing to happiness — thank you for being part of it. Your messages and support mean the world.

Listen in to hear how Ian asked, how I said yes, and what’s next for us. 

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Topics discussed:

00:00 – Intro

00:15 – We are engaged!

01:21 – How Ian Planned the Proposal

03:06 – Why the Coffee Shop Was Meaningful

04:32 – The Morning of the Proposal

07:12 – The Proposal Moment

09:15 – Ian’s speech to Sam & Sam’s Reflections

10:17 – Full-Circle Feelings & Family

14:18 – After the Proposal: Celebration & Sushi

15:36 – Favorite Parts of the Engagement

17:46 – The Ring

18:29 – Other Moments Sam Thought It Might Happen

20:35 – Ian Asking Sam’s Dad for Permission

23:13 – Reflections on Healing & Partnership

26:40 – How This Engagement Feels Different

29:21 – What’s Changed with Age & Maturity

33:05 – Lessons from Past Relationships

38:28 – Next Steps: Wedding or Elopement?

40:23 – Wedding Vision & Dress Talk

40:45 – Destination Ideas: Greece, Switzerland, Florida

41:17 – Staying Present & Planning Ahead

41:36 – Tentative Wedding Timeline

42:45 – Wrap-Up & Closing Thoughts

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