Institution of Marriage??
In today's solo episode Michele and Elliot discuss how marriage is viewed and shown today vs past generations. They ask the question if people are even getting married anymore in today's world compared to 50 years ago.
You Gotta Love LOVE
A podcast hosted by married couple Michele and Elliot Allen. The podcast was created to bring more love and light into this crazy world. It will bring a positive light on marriage. Other married couples will also be interviewed to give their marriage story. We are all "man and wife; married for life".
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Keeping Up With The Jones...A Hall of Fame Couple with Jeremiah and Verdel Jones
In today's episode, we sit and talk with a couple that has over 30 years of marriage on their life's resume. Jeremiah and Verdel were such a treat to have on. Make sure to have you pen and paper ready because they drop some jewels today! We covered
How the met
Mindset of dating while in high school
Coming from different family structures
Breaking up and getting back together
Jeremiah joining the military
Verdel finishing up college
Being so young and getting married
Dealing with life add-on's to the marriage
Advice they gave us on preparing to become empty nesters
You can learn more about Verdel's online show Conversations with Verdel Jones by visiting her website www.verdeljones.com
REWIND: How Lying Her Way To The Altar Got Them Happily Married with Dudley and Magdalina Sylvain
In this week's Rewind for the holidays we chose to replay our most downloaded episode in YGLL podcast history! Take a listen! We enjoyed Dudley and Magdalina.
Today we will hear an interview with Dudley and Magdalina Sylvain. This young couple has a great story/testimony as to how they became to be. So much so that Magdalina wrote a book titled "How I Lied My Way To The Altar...And Now I'm Happily Married". In this episode we spoke about....
- moving cities to find love and marriage
- how Dudley and Magdalina met
- the importance of self-evaluation and self-transformation
- the challenge of celibacy
- getting pregnant soon after meeting
- knowing your worth
- manifesting your vision
- the "change" after getting married
To work with Magdalina or purchase a copy of her book visit her website: www.allwayzredd.com
How to support the podcast:
- Subscribe to this podcast on and share with others. Don't keep us a secret!
- Leave a comment in Apple podcasts
- Follow us on IG @yougottalovelovepodcast for up to date info on upcoming episodes and daily motivation to strengthen your marriages.
- Send in questions or comments to yougottalovelovepodcast@gmail.com and it may be chosen to be read on the air.
Thank you in advance for the support! We appreciate you!
-- Michele and Elliot Allen
REWIND: Communication Is Key with Ken and Janice Harvey
Happy Holidays everyone! Today's episode is a rewind of one of our favorite couples we interviewed. These marriage veterans dropped many nuggets so make sure to take a few notes.
In this episode we had a candid conversation with Former NFL Linebacker Ken Harvey and his amazing wife Janice Harvey. Full disclosure...these wonderful people are Michele's aunt and uncle. LOL!
Some things we covered included...
- How they met
- Their hilarious engagement story
- Being married to a professional athlete
- Have a trusted inner circle of married friends
- Learning to fight/argue fairly
- Handling this new season of being empty nesters
Mentioned in the episode:
- @kenharvey57 on Instagram
- Janice Harvey Designs- Janice's interior design and event design business @jhdesignsteam on IG
- Studio 2857- Janice's boutique with close friend Jewell Green @studio2857_decor on IG
Correction: our website is www.mentalconditioningmovement.com
Like and Support
In today's episode Michele and Elliot talk about the importance of "liking" your spouse and supporting your spouse. Words we don't usually hear often when speaking about what you want in a relationship.
Informational: Let's Talk Real Estate with Yadlynd Cherubin-Eide
In our first episode in the Informational series for Season 2, Elliot and Michele sit with NY state licensed realtor Yadlynd Cherubin-Eide and discuss the in's and outs of home ownership. These informational episodes are meant to educate. No one knows everything so these episodes are to help you learn. In this episode we covered:
- How and Why she became interested in real estate
- The process of becoming a realtor
- Home buying process
- Pre-approval process
- Credit Scores
- Real Estate taxes
- Down payment amounts
- Home selling process
- Short Sales
You will find out Yadlynd has realtor connections in other states so if you're interested in buying/selling a home contact her.
email: yadlynd@gmail.com
website: www.yadlynd.com
FB: Yadlynd Cherubin-Licensed Realtor
IG @yadlynd
How True Friendship Led to Marriage with Sean and Michelle Clark
In today's episode, we talk with Sean and Michelle Clarke (founders of Double Dutch Aerobics). They were so great to speak with and their story is even more profound. We cover a lot of things but some areas covered include
- How "jail time" brought them together
- How Michelle didn't realize she was in a relationship with Sean
- Their mindsets before getting together
- Importance of being happy for yourself
- Praying for their next relationships
- Becoming more than friends
- Knowing when it's right
- Arguing clean as a married couple
- Creating Double Dutch Aerobics
- Combining business and marriage
Website: Double Dutch Aerobics
IG @doubledutchaerobics
FB: Double Dutch Aerobics Atl & NYC
Today's episode is sponsored by Couples Night of Love. For more details on this romantic evening for married couples visit link here
Midlife Crisis Ahead! - Dealing With Michele's Pre-Midlife Crisis
In today's episode, Michele and Elliot have a very transparent moment and discuss Michele having a midlife crisis this past summer.
Team Taking Action with Erick and Melissa Gargantiel
In today's episode, Team Allen interviews a former high school classmate of Michele's. When we say this episode was a powerful testimony for marriage. It was a Blessing to interview these guys and we know it will Bless you also.
Some things covered in this episode include:
- How a cat brought them together
- Mindset prior to meeting
- Love of 90's music
- How a breakup sealed their commitment to one another
- Starting couples therapy while dating
- Popping the question and eloping
- Mindset going from engaged to married
- Sharing tools learned in therapy
- Dealing with a cancer diagnosis
- Joys of snow boarding
Wrap-up of State of Womanhood and Manhood Panels
In today's episode Elliot and Michele give their thoughts on how the State of Womanhood and State of Manhood Panels went. They answer a few of the questions given to the panels like
- What is a quality man?
- What is a quality woman?
- What do you think about Fantasia's comments regarding "submission"?
- Roles in a marriage
Woman Talk- State of Womanhood Panel (part 2 of 2)
In today's episode it's part 2 of the Women's panel discussing the state of womanhood. Man the grease gets even hotter than part 1. In this half we cover...
- The decision making process in your marriage
- Discussing Fantasia's comments about submission in marriage
- Having vision and importance of men having vision
- What are the gender roles in marriage
Women Talk- State of Womanhood Panel (Part 1 of 2)
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Listening With A Purpose: A Recap of the Manhood Panel
In this episode Elliot and Michele recap last two episodes which was an all male panel discussing manhood.
Men Talk: A Panel On Manhood (part 2 of 2)
In today's episode, we are airing the last half of the all male panel conducted by Elliot discussing manhood today. We continue on the topics for part 1 but also dive into the topics of:
- Singer, Fantasia Barrino, statement made during an interview about submission in marriage
- Statement made on radio about marriage rates declining
- Is having a career oriented woman a problem?
Men Talk: A Panel On Manhood (part 1 of 2)
Welcome back to the first official episode of You Gotta Love LOVE podcast second season! We are starting it off with a bang. We doing a cross-over episode with Elliot's podcast Life's GPS. In this episode Elliot has a panel of men and they discussed the state of manhood today. Some topics in this episode include:
- What do you consider to be a "real man"?
- What do you look for in a woman?
- What are you looking for your daughters to be as women?
- How has social media/TV altered the definition of what a quality man or woman is?
- What is the decision-making process as a man?
Take a listen and join in the conversation. Comment, inbox, or email us your thoughts. We love open dialog.
How to support the podcast:
- Subscribe to this podcast on and share with others. Don't keep us a secret!
- Leave a comment in Apple podcasts
- Follow us on IG @yougottalovelovepodcast for up to date info on upcoming episodes and daily motivation to strengthen your marriages.
- Send in questions or comments to yougottalovelovepodcast@gmail.com and it may be chosen to be read on the air.
Thank you in advance for the support! We appreciate you!
-- Michele and Elliot Allen
Growing Into Marriage
In today's episode, we discuss growing into your marriage. There is levels to this. Some topics we cover include:
Signs that you are growing into marriage
Is growing into your marriage automatic?
What are some tips to help you grow into your marriage?
Can you grow out of your marriage and how do we protect ourselves against that?
Persistence Turns Childhood Crush Into Lifetime Love with Bidjamson and Jessica Darius
In this episode, Elliot and Michele interview Bidjamson (aka BJ) and Jessica Darius.
Topics covered:
- How BJ pursued Jessica
- Their longest date ever
- Tricks they use to keep their marriage fresh
- Laying standards for their relationship way before marriage
- What they do every morning
- Discuss their vlog Darius Destinations
You can follow BJ and Jessica on IG/FB/YouTube @dariusdestinations
How to support the podcast:
- Subscribe to this podcast on and share with others. Don't keep us a secret!
- Leave a comment in Apple podcasts
- Follow us on IG @yougottalovelovepodcast for up to date info on upcoming episodes and daily motivation to strengthen your marriages.
- Send in questions or comments to yougottalovelovepodcast@gmail.com and it may be chosen to be read on the air.
Thank you in advance for the support! We appreciate you!
-- Michele and Elliot Allen
Tools For Our Marriage Tool Box
In today's episode, we discuss detailed tools we use for our marriage to deal with the issues in life that can impact a marriage including health, finances/career, drama, infidelity.
Communication In Stages
In today's episode we speak about the importance of communication based on events that have been happening around us the last few weeks. We break it down and talk about
- What is communication and why is it important?
- How do we establish communication in the different levels of our relationships/marriages
- As you advance to marriage is communication easier?
- What are some things that can break down communication?
- Is it possible to get back on track after losing communication?
Our Love Story-- How We Came To Be
In this episode we discuss how we got together and share with your a brief overview of our love story. Let's see who remembers what after being married for 14 years in September 2019. LOL!
How to support the podcast:
- Subscribe to this podcast and share with others. Don't keep us a secret!
- Leave a comment
- Follow us on IG @yougottalovelovepodcast for up to date info on upcoming episodes and daily motivation to strengthen your marriages.
- Send in questions to yougottalovelovepodcast@gmail.com and it may be chosen to be read on the air.
Thank you in advance for the support! We appreciate you!
-- Michele and Elliot Allen