You Gotta Love Love

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. 

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 coveredHow the metMindset of dating while in high schoolComing from different family structuresBreaking up and getting back togetherJeremiah joining the militaryVerdel finishing up collegeBeing so young and getting marriedDealing with life add-on's to the marriageAdvice they gave us on preparing to become empty nestersYou can learn more about Verdel's online show Conversations with Verdel Jones by visiting her website www.verdeljones.com

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 marriagehow Dudley and Magdalina metthe importance of self-evaluation and self-transformationthe challenge of celibacygetting pregnant soon after meetingknowing your worthmanifesting your visionthe "change" after getting marriedTo 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 podcastsFollow us on IG @yougottalovelovepodcast for up to date

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 metTheir hilarious engagement storyBeing married to a professional athleteHave a trusted inner circle of married friendsLearning to fight/argue fairlyHandling this new season of being empty nestersMentioned in the episode: @kenharvey57 on InstagramJanice Harvey Designs- Janice's interior design and event design business @jhdesignsteam on IGStudio 2857- Janice's boutique with close friend Jewell Green @studio2857_decor on IGCorrection: our website is www.mentalconditioningmovement.com 

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. 

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 estateThe process of becoming a realtorHome buying processPre-approval processCredit ScoresReal Estate taxesDown payment amountsHome selling processShort SalesYou 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.comwebsite: www.yadlynd.comFB: Yadlynd Cherubin-Licensed Realtor IG @yadlynd

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 includeHow "jail time" brought them togetherHow Michelle didn't realize she was in a relationship with SeanTheir mindsets before getting togetherImportance of being happy for yourselfPraying for their next relationshipsBecoming more than friendsKnowing when it's rightArguing clean as a married coupleCreating Double Dutch AerobicsCombining business and marriageWebsite: Double Dutch AerobicsIG @doubledutchaerobicsFB: Double Dutch Aerobics Atl & NYCToday's episode is sponsored by Couples Night of Love. For more details on this romantic evening for married couples visit link here

In today's episode, Michele and Elliot have a very transparent moment and discuss Michele having a midlife crisis this past summer. 

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 togetherMindset prior to meetingLove of 90's musicHow a breakup sealed their commitment to one anotherStarting couples therapy while datingPopping the question and elopingMindset going from engaged to marriedSharing tools learned in therapyDealing with a cancer diagnosisJoys of snow boarding

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 likeWhat is a quality man?What is a quality woman?What do you think about Fantasia's comments regarding "submission"?Roles in a marriage

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 marriageDiscussing Fantasia's comments about submission in marriageHaving vision and importance of men having visionWhat are the gender roles in marriage

In this episode Elliot and Michele recap last two episodes which was an all male panel discussing manhood. 

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 marriageStatement made on radio about marriage rates decliningIs having a career oriented woman a problem?

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 podcastsFollow 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 yougottalovelovepodcas

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 marriageIs 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?

In this episode, Elliot and Michele interview Bidjamson (aka BJ) and Jessica Darius. Topics covered:How BJ pursued JessicaTheir longest date everTricks they use to keep their marriage freshLaying standards for their relationship way before marriageWhat they do every morningDiscuss their vlog Darius DestinationsYou can follow BJ and Jessica on IG/FB/YouTube @dariusdestinationsHow to support the podcast:Subscribe to this podcast on and share with others. Don't keep us a secret! Leave a comment in Apple podcastsFollow 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 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. 

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 aboutWhat is communication and why is it important?How do we establish communication in the different levels of our relationships/marriagesAs 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?

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 commentFollow 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