You Gotta Love LOVE

In today's episode we spoke to Benjamin and Rita Pardo. Rita is my naturalista sista and also has her own natural bath, body, and home line. I love her products and support because she makes quality products. 
In this episode we cover:

• How and wehere Rita and Ben met 
• Dealing with current relationships before they could be together
• Having internal conflict while wanting to please God
• Breaking up and getting back together
• Ben's life changing accident in 2017

In today's solo episode we are discussing on the topic of learning to deal with aging parents and how it can and will effect your marriage. We discuss

• How our parents effect our mentalitiy on relationships
• How our parents effect our mentality on dating
• The role our in-laws play in our marriage
• How our aging parents effect our marriage
• Some things to help make the caring for loved ones a bit easier

Today we speak with licensed psychologist Dr. Laura Louis, founder of Atlanta Couple Therapy. Dr. Laura specializes in couples counseling especially in the area of infidelity. After episodes 11 and 13 discussing common factors that cause divorce we wanted to have a professional on the show to discuss the state of marriages today.
In this episode we discuss
Signs you may need to seek professional marriage therapy
Becoming comfortable with the therapy to open up
Who usually puts in more work with the therapy (men vs women)
#1 reason couples are going to marriage counseling
What the role of the therapist is in couseling
Levels of intimacy
Body Mapping exercise

Dr. Laura's contact info:
www.atlantacoupletherapy.com

How to support the podcast:

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Thank you in advance for the support! We appreciate you! 
-- Michele and Elliot Allen

In this episode we discuss our views on taking vacations as a married couple. 
Do you believe it's important to take vacations just the two of you? Where do you like to vacation together? 

Mentioned in episode:
Carnival Cruise Line
Walt Disney World
Las Vegas, Nevada
Disney Vacation Club

How to support the podcast:

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Thank you in advance for the support! We appreciate you! 
-- Michele and Elliot Allen

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:

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Thank you in advance for the support! We appreciate you! 
-- Michele and Elliot Allen

Solo episode today! We talk about the importance of a strong foundation for any relationship. 
Topics Covered:

• What is important in laying your marriage foundation
• Discussing how social media and cell phones impact our foundations daily
• Being an individual in marriage
• Elliot's reaction to Michele's Ayesha Curry moment recently

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

In this episode we speak with Mike and Myisha about their love. 
We cover:

• How they got together with family nudging and Divine intervention
• Handling a long distance relationship pre-social media
• Being open for love after heartbreak
• When Mike realized Myisha was "the One" while attending a wedding
• Their proposal story
• Learning to prioritize date night
• Being an example for our children and the world

Mike's podcast: Black Fathers Now!

How to support the podcast:

• Subscribe to this podcast on and share with others. Don't keep us a secret! 
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• 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

We are re-airing our most downloaded episode of the YGLL podcast to date. Let's keep the spark in our marriages LIT! Enjoy!!!

How to support the podcast:

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Thank you in advance for the support! We appreciate you! 
-- Michele and Elliot Allen

In this episode we discuss the top 10 reasons divorce happen according to an article found on marriage.com

10 Most Common Reasons for Divorce by Shellie Warren

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
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• 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

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 

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

In this episode we discuss the top 10 reasons divorce happen according to an article found on marriage.com

10 Most Common Reasons for Divorce by Shellie Warren

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

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

In this solo episode Team Allen discusses what they were looking for in a life partner before marriage. They also covered...

• favorite date spot in NYC 
• 10 year fight about ice
• friends and family in your marriage
• can you really change a person?

Mentioned in the episode:
"Shallow Hal" 
Ashford & Simpson's Sugar Bar

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

In today's episode, we have a great guest in Felicia Harris and we discuss multiple things. We talk about how she met her husband Khayan and when an ultimatum he gave her changed her life. Felicia was very open and transparent in this episode and we so appreciate her for that.

Discussed in this episode:
www.themakingsofmebook.com
www.kkroomfinder.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

In today's solo episode, Elliot and Michele talk about how they choose to balance marriage and finances/careers. They both get transparent and let you into areas they are working on in their marriage. 

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

In this episode, we speak with Kendall and Athenia Rodney aka Team Rodney. We talk about how their love was somewhat forbidden, but didn't stop the Divine plan already in place for them. We also talk about how they manage entrepreneurship, careers, and marriage. 

Discussed in the episode:

• www.umojaevents.com
• "Fireproof: Never Leave Your Partner Behind"- http://www.kendrickbrotherscatalogue.com/fireproof/

How to support the podcast:

• Subscribe to this podcast 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

In this episode, we speak with Yolaunda Mclain about her almost 15 years of marriage, how she met her husband, how the kids effect the marriage, and embracing your sexuality. It's a great episode!
You can follow Yolaunda on IG @SIWSoaps

How to support the podcast:

• Subscribe to this podcast 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

In this episode we discuss Elliot's platform the Mental Conditioning Movement and the importance of our mind-set to our marriages and families. We also discuss upcoming events that Michele and Elliot are planning throughout the year.
www.mentalconditioningmovement.com

How to support the podcast:

• Subscribe to this podcast 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

In Episode 2 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