LOVE DROPS PODCAST

All you need is LOVE! Well, our guest Kathryn Ives is here to share her journey to opening the Just Love Cafe. Grab your favorite hot beverage and enjoy the episode. Kathryn Ives, the owner of Just Love Coffee & Cafe, moved back to Charleston in 2000. A graduate of the College of Charleston, she started exploring franchises in 2020 and became interested in Just Love Coffee & Cafe. The miss...

We are excited for the 2026 Love Drops Podcast Streaming Journey; No Joke! Speaking of NO our first guest of 2026 is Sara Jane and she will share from her journey the power of say NO. Tune in for an insightful conversation as Charles and I welcome all the way from Bournemouth UK our dear friend Sara Jane! Sara Jane is the founder of Gift of Healing TV, a live weekly program sharing interviews with...

In this bonus episode, One Love Ambassadors Charles and Diane Woodford, pause to thank our 2025 guests and thank our listeners for supporting us by tuning in and sharing the podcast with others. Charles and Diane are excited to announce changes in programming such as shorter episodes with transition to weekly episodes beginning in March! We are excited for where LOVE will lead this Podcast in 2026...

As we close out 2025, we invite you to tune into this special episode filled with beyond the comfort zone lessons and heartfelt wisdom shared by our guest, Anke Herrmann. Recorded while Charles and I were in Tarragona, Spain, this conversation felt like the perfect way to wrap up the year. Connect with Anke Herrmann to learn more about her journey and support the beautiful, impactful work she’s do...

In this powerful and deeply moving episode of Love Drops Podcast , Scott Holmes returns to share more of his extraordinary caregiving journey. Over the course of more than 20 years, Scott lovingly cared for his late wife as she bravely battled cancer. With honesty, compassion, and heart, he reflects on the challenges, the moments of grace, and the profound love that carried them through it all. Sc...

In this powerful episode, our guest Scott Holmes opens up about the caregiving journey his family embarked upon, and how they came together to love their way through the challenges of caring for his youngest child. Scott’s story is heartfelt, grounding, and filled with the kind of wisdom that can only come from lived experience. For more information or to connect with Scott—and to support all the...

Forgiveness has the power to set you free in ways imaginable. Forgiveness is a choice that must be made over and over again because Forgiveness is part of the transformation process of freedom through healing and self-love. Our guest Dorian Des Lauriers shares how his healing journey took him to Costa Rica and his transformation that came from saying YES to Forgiveness and Healing. Connect with Do...

Love Drops Podcast — Episode: Raising the Frequency Recorded on location in Dijon, France In this powerful and inspiring episode, our guest Anu Arora dives deep into the art and science of raising your frequency, exploring how shifting your inner energy can transform the way you lead, connect, and live. Anu Arora is a keynote speaker, executive coach, and mindfulness expert with a rich background...

The Lafaya Way is more than a method, it's a movement toward healing, connection and transformation in relationships and communities. Tune in to this episode as Lafaya reveals her journey of perseverance and heart in the fight to gain custody of her three nieces. Also, learn more about Lafaya and how you can connect and support all the amazing things she is doing in the world via: https://www....

🎙️ This episode is all about the power of healing from within. Join us for an inspiring conversation with Angela Orora Medway-Smith , also known as The Practical Mystic . Angela shares her personal journey with energy healing—and how it transformed her life from the inside out. Her mission? To make energy healing accessible to everyone and to help spark a global wave of holistic wellness. Whether...

In this heartfelt and inspiring episode, Diane speaks with the multi-talented Valerie Probstfeld for a powerful conversation about the joys, challenges, and deep love that shape the journey of motherhood. Valerie is a Nurse Practitioner, Author, Flutist, Keynote Speaker, and Founder of  To Mom Is To Love. With a master’s degree from Yale University and a career that spans pediatric neurology and p...

Recorded on location from Lyon, France In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Nicole Peterhans —author, speaker, and expert on building healthy, authentic relationships. Nicole shares powerful insights from her years of experience and her debut book, diving into how true connection begins with the relationship we have with ourselves. Whether you're navigating friendships, romantic relatio...

📍 Recorded on location in Paris, France 🎧Join us for a powerful and inspiring conversation about transitions, transformation, and the courage it takes to leap into the unknown. This episode was recorded in December 2024, just before the New Year a perfect time for reflection and fresh starts. Now, listening from the other side of that leap, we’re in awe of the growth, clarity, and evolution that...

In this special episode of Love Drops Podcast , we celebrate the release of After‑Care: Finding Peace Beyond Trauma, Diane's sophomore book which offers a unique and deeply personal perspective on the power of love, resilience, and forgiveness. Listen in as three remarkable nurses (Sam, Latoyia, and Shauntay) all assigned to Charles' care during a life-altering hospitalization, this conver...

In this heartfelt episode of Love Drops Podcast , we explore what it means to step into the spotlight in the second act of life. Our guest, Monique Jacques, is a full-time working mom raising two teenage boys, navigating the complexities of life with resilience and grace. Monique opens up about the pivotal moments that have shaped her journey—navigating divorce, coping with the loss of her mother,...

In this heartfelt episode of Love Drops , we’re joined by the inspiring Toby Myles , a woman who believes that storytelling has the power to connect, heal, and transform lives. Toby is the host of the HER Origin Story podcast, a storytelling coach , strategic copywriter , and the visionary behind the Core 8 StoryHub . With a deep passion for helping women find and share their unique voices, Toby e...

We are thrilled to welcome Joss Cambridge-Simmons , the dynamic founder and CEO of JossyCare , to the Love Drops Podcast! 🌟 Joss is a passionate caregiver, entrepreneur, and advocate who's reshaping the caregiving space through a powerful blend of compassion, leadership, and lived experience. As the heart behind JossyCare, he's built a business that not only supports others but uplifts co...

🎙️ New Episode Alert – Love Drops Podcast In this empowering episode of the Love Drops Podcast, Carmen Hollis shares her transformative journey of walking into her power and embracing a life of purpose. Through candid storytelling and heartfelt insights, Carmen reveals how aligning with one's true calling can lead to profound personal growth and fulfillment. Her story serves as a beacon for th...

✨ New Episode Alert – Love Drops Podcast ✨ Women are entering their Mid-live season differently. We are now well aware of the limitless possibilities for creating and recreating the life we want to live in mid-life and beyond. Our guest today is Sally Arkell Boles and she will be sharing with listeners her mid-life journey and how she is helping women around the world to see mid-life from a plac...

✨ New Episode Alert – Love Drops Podcast ✨ The life you’re searching for might already be within reach—all it takes is a shift in perspective. In this episode, we explore the transformative power of perspective with special guest Nick G. 🎧 Tune in now and hear perspectives from various angles 🌟 Connect with Nicholaos Gouvouniotis 📚 Grab Nick’s latest book on Amazon: Nicholaos Gouvouniotis – A...

✨ New Episode Alert – Love Drops Podcast ✨ This episode is a heartwarming conversation filled with love, light, and soulful inspiration. We're honored to welcome Nancy Gentle Boudrie , founder of Awaken with Light , as she shares her powerful journey of healing, self-discovery, and helping others step into their light. Grab your favorite warm drink, settle into a cozy spot, and get ready to...

From the Love Drops Vault of Episodes: Gratitude is the attitude that elevates your latitude! In our very first episode of 2024, Elisse Barnes will share how her healing journey evolved into gratitude. Connect with Elisse @ https://www.drelissebarnesjdphd.com Follow the Love Drops Podcast on Amazon! We’d love for you to leave a review and share your thoughts with us: ⁠⁠Love Drops on Amazon⁠⁠ Catch...

This episode marks our final interview for 2024, recorded on location in Paris, France. We had the pleasure of meeting our guest, Cindy Khoury Ashton, who was perfectly aligned with the energy of the city during our time there! Enjoy our insightful conversation about alignment as Cindy shares a peek into her extraordinary journey of living in 23 places across 7 countries in just one year. To conne...

"Beauty is truly in the eye of the beholder. In this episode, we're joined by our daughter Nyesha, also known as Nya Love. What others saw as an abandoned structure, Nyesha saw as a place to call home. Despite the challenges, she stayed true to her vision and dream of creating a space for herself and her son. Nya transformed what was once known as a 'Bando' into a peaceful, beautiful home—a sanctu...

This episode was recorded on location in Paris, France, where we had the pleasure of meeting our guest, Allan Dreger. Paris is a dream destination for many, including Allan, and in this episode, he shares his experience of traveling solo in this beautiful city. Listen in as Allan opens up about his journey to Paris and the courage it took to travel solo. You can connect with Allan via email: allan...