We Love You (And So Can You)

Beloved listeners! We Love You may be coming to an end, but rest assured: We are not leaving you high and dry! Kristen hosts another advice show we think you'll enjoy. It's called Movie Therapy with Rafer and Kristen. In each episode, Rafer and Kristen offer questionable advice and solid movie (and TV) recommendations for whatever ails you. We're putting this episode of the show in the WLY feed today. If you like it, please subscribe to it on your podcast app! You can learn more at raferandkristen.com

Kristen and Jolenta check in with Tiara, who moved across the country to follow her boyfriend, rather than following her own dreams. She was a master at going out and meeting people, but now that everyone's staying at home... how's all that going? Plus, we get listeners' tips for moving to a new place.

Be sure to check out the podcast Tiara has been working on, NATAL: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/natal and her other podcast, High, Good People: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/tiara-darnell/high-good-people?refid=stpr And you can find Tiara’s piece in Portland Monthly here: https://www.pdxmonthly.com/news-and-city-life/2020/06/can-white-portland-s-fragility-handle-a-megaquake How do you feel at home in a new town? Tell us about it! You can email us at [email protected], or tweet at us @jolentaG, @kristenmeinzer, or @WeLoveYouPod. You can also leave us a voicemail at (601) LOVE-171.

Early this year, Tiara picked up and moved across the country — literally! — when her boyfriend got a new job. She’s moved before, but this time is different: She’s moving for someone else’s dream, rather than her own. Can she find her place in this new town, and learn to love it all the same? How do you feel at home in a new town? Tell us about it! You can email us at [email protected], or tweet at us @jolentaG, @kristenmeinzer, or @WeLoveYouPod. You can also leave us a voicemail at (601) LOVE-171.

Now that "normal" life is basically on hold, Kristen and Jolenta check in with Carolyn to see how she's coping. Is that to-do list still daunting? Is she finding ways to balance? Plus, a LOT of you listeners seemed to resonate with Carolyn's story!

Note to listeners: This episode was recorded before the revelations of Bon Appetit's discriminatory culture and racist practices. We Love You obviously does not tolerate those viewpoints. Apologies for not catching this before the episode was released.

Want to be a future guest on the show? Does your to-do list ever get out of hand? How did you learn to say no? Tell us about it! You can email us at [email protected], or tweet at us @jolentaG, @kristenmeinzer, or @WeLoveYouPod. You can also leave us a voicemail at (601) LOVE-171.

We stand in solidarity with black communities, podcasters, listeners, family, and friends. And that's why, today, Tuesday, June 2nd, we're not releasing any content. Instead, we're participating in #blackouttuesday to show our support for for the fight for racial justice and equality. We're also donating our time and money to organizations that are fighting against anti-black violence. And we encourage you to do the same. Thank you.

You might know someone like Carolyn: She’s super productive, generous, always willing to help out. And yet, she has a hard time getting around to helping herself. This week, Kristen and Jolenta try to help Carolyn relax a little bit, while trying not to just pile more things on to her to-do list.

Want to be a future guest on the show? Does your to-do list ever get out of hand? How did you learn to say no? Tell us about it! You can email us at [email protected], or tweet at us @jolentaG, @kristenmeinzer, or @WeLoveYouPod. You can also leave us a voicemail at (601) LOVE-171.

After working with Deepti, Kristen and Jolenta were so curious if she was able to finally make that dream podcast of hers. So, for this week, we followed up to see how it was going. Plus, we hear how all of you deal with your inner heckler. Want to listen to Deepti’s podcast? It’s called Pop Culture Prisoner: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pop-culture-prisoner/id1502032934

Want to be a future guest on the show? What's your creative outlet? Tell us about it! You can email us at [email protected], or tweet at us @jolentaG, @kristenmeinzer, or @WeLoveYouPod. You can also leave us a voicemail at (601) LOVE-171.

Have you ever started a hobby — just for fun — that’s creative and a nice relief from the daily grind, only to feel worse because you aren’t the best at it? Even though you literally are just doing it for fun? This week, Kristen and Jolenta meet Deepti, who really wishes she could find a creative outlet, but her own internal heckler is standing in her way.

Want to be a future guest on the show? What's your creative outlet? Tell us about it! You can email us at [email protected], or tweet at us @jolentaG, @kristenmeinzer, or @WeLoveYouPod. You can also leave us a voicemail at (601) LOVE-171.

So, the last time Kristen and Jolenta talked to Brian, he was gearing up for a big move. But… is that even possible right now, when we’re all social distancing? This week, we get an update from Brian, and hear from all of you!

Want to be a future guest on the show? How do you stay motivated when you’re working toward something that’s hard? Tell us about it! You can email us at [email protected], or tweet at us @jolentaG, @kristenmeinzer, or @WeLoveYouPod. You can also leave us a voicemail at (601) LOVE-171.

Earlier this year, Kristen and Jolenta met Brian. He had been living in Phoenix for quite a while, and finally made the decision to move to Chicago. The problem was: he's got a good life in Phoenix, and is really just moving to Chicago because he wants to. Can he stay motivated to make this dream a reality?

Want to be a future guest on the show? How do you stay motivated when you’re working toward something that’s hard? Tell us about it! You can email us at [email protected], or tweet at us @jolentaG, @kristenmeinzer, or @WeLoveYouPod. You can also leave us a voicemail at (601) LOVE-171.