Love, Amanda

We made it to the season finale… and now it’s time to spill everything. In this special recap episode of Love, Amanda, I’m joined by Bill Grant, owner of As Told By You Studio & Podcast, to look back on the journey of building this podcast from the ground up—and everything we didn’t expect along the way. We’re diving into: ✨ The real behind-the-scenes of starting a podcast ✨ Our biggest surp...

On this episode of Love, Amanda, I sit down with legendary TV journalist Dawndy Mercer Plank for an inspiring and heartfelt conversation you won’t want to miss. Dawndy shares her incredible career journey—from what first inspired her to step into the world of television journalism to unforgettable memories from her very first day in the newsroom. She opens up about the stories that have impacted h...

In this episode, I sit down with Olympian Mystique Ro to talk about what it really takes to chase your dreams. From her journey transitioning out of track and field into the high-speed, high-risk world of skeleton racing, Mystique opens up about facing fear head-on—despite hating roller coasters—and the mindset required to compete at the Olympic level. We talk about the sacrifices that come with a...

On this episode of Love, Amanda, Amanda sits down with journalist Intisar Faulkner for an honest conversation about navigating love while building a career in the public eye. From dating in the spotlight to learning why confidence and security matter in a partner, Intisar opens up about the realities of modern relationships. The two discuss everything from long-distance love and the importance of...

This week, I’m joined by Clay Gravesande from Love Is Blind for an honest and unfiltered conversation. Clay opens up about his role models growing up, what it felt like to be labeled the “villain,” and what really happened behind the scenes of the big reveal moment. We talk about finding love through hardship, recognizing red flags, and how personal growth has changed the way he approaches relatio...

This week on Love, Amanda, I’m joined by bra expert and entrepreneur Jenè Luciani Sena for a special Valentine’s Day treat! A consultant for top intimates brands like TrueKind , Jenè is on a mission to help women stop settling for uncomfortable, ill-fitting bras. We revisit her Mad Fashion moment with Chris March , who famously designed a dress made entirely of bras for her, and she shares details...

On this episode of Love, Amanda, Amanda chats with renowned pageant coach and reality TV star Cyrus Frakes about the pageant industry, coaching success, and the life lessons beauty queens learn early—confidence, resilience, hard work, and education. They dive into dating after divorce, being friends with exes, advice for boyfriends of beauty queens, and play a fun game of “Coachable or Not?” Plus,...

This week on Love, Amanda, we’re diving deep into love, dating, and the psychology behind attraction. I’m joined by Laurie Berzack, Carolina’s premier matchmaker, for a candid and eye-opening conversation about modern dating—and why we so often get stuck in patterns that don’t serve us. With years of experience helping people find meaningful connections, Laurie shares expert insights on dating mis...

In this episode of “Love, Amanda”, Beth Bice from Married at First Sight has an honest conversation about love, loss and starting over. Beth opens up about life after divorce, the toxic signs we often ignore in marriage, and the hard but necessary question: ‘what is your peace really worth’? We talk about knowing when it’s time to leave a relationship that no longer serves you, how trauma can caus...

In this episode of Love, Amanda, Amanda sits down with Love is Blind star Brittany Mills to discuss faith-based dating, femininity, being courted, and navigating modern dating culture with old-school values. This conversation is for women and men who desire intentional love rooted in faith, respect, and purpose. 

In this episode of Love, Amanda, Amanda Bertoncini sits down with Laura Dadisman to talk about dating with intention, discovering your identity, and building healthier relationships. Laura shares her experiences with modern dating and how it led her to find a relationship different than any other. She also reflects on lessons from Love Is Blind and offers actionable dating advice for men and women...

Love, Amanda – Your guide to love, dating, and relationships. Join Amanda Bertoncini as she shares real stories, honest advice, and laughs about first dates, dating apps, heartbreak, and long-term romance. Whether you’re single, dating, or in a relationship, Love, Amanda helps you navigate the messy, magical world of love—one story at a time.