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Is Home Depot really the new dating app... or are we all getting played by TikTok? This week, the hosts put the viral "Home Depot Husband" trend to the test and share where they actually think you have a better chance of meeting quality singles. But the real headline? Michele is officially jumping back into the dating pool after years on the sidelines—and the group has plenty of opinions. From fin...

Can a Hollywood storyteller turned elite matchmaker unlock the secret to lasting love? And what happens when a real-life bachelor puts her expertise to the test? In this engaging episode of loveluslaw, Michele Locke sits down with Jaydi Samuels Kuba—former Family Guy and Salem writer, author of Your Last First Date: Secrets from a Hollywood Matchmaker , founder of LJ Matchmaking, and co-host of Ma...

What happens when the person everyone sees as the “nice guy” is the one causing the deepest harm behind closed doors? In this powerful opening episode of lovelustlaw, host Michele Locke sits down with author and podcast host Laura Richards ( Married to a Nice Guy ; “That’s Where I’m At” Podcast) to explore her 30-plus year marriage and the abuse patterns she says were hidden beneath a carefully cr...

Is your partner tracking you without your knowledge? In this episode of lovelustlaw, family law attorney and host Michele Locke sits down with cybersecurity and reputation-management expert Alan W. Silberberg of DigiJaks to explore the growing intersection of technology, privacy, and modern relationships. From digital stalking and spyware to online harassment and reputation attacks, Alan explains...

What happens when the systems designed to protect families leave women struggling to survive? On this powerful episode of lovelustlaw , attorney Michele Locke sits down with Emily Rose Chadwick, founder of the Mama Wilder Foundation, a nonprofit providing emergency cash grants to women navigating family court battles, financial hardship, and life after abuse. Emily shares her deeply personal journ...

What if your dating struggles aren’t really about the people you’ve dated—but the story you’ve been telling yourself all along? Michele sits down with relationship coach and self-proclaimed “reformed f-boy” Eli Vazquez whose candid insights and transformative approach to relationships have inspired millions around the world. Known for blending humor, vulnerability, and hard-earned wisdom, Eli chal...

What if your husband was living a complete lie? In this gripping episode of lovelustlaw, host Michele Locke sits down with storyteller and podcast host Amber Rasmussen, co-host of Ex-Wives Undercover: Liars, Cheaters & Love Cons and one of the women whose story inspired the shocking docuseries Don’t Date Brandon. Amber shares how a whirlwind Tinder romance turned into a terrifying web of decep...

What does it really mean to be masculine in today’s world — and why is vulnerability still so difficult for so many men? On this episode of lovelustlaw, attorney Michele Locke and Jake Deptula sit down with Steven Goodwin, founder of Full Disclosure Conversations, for an honest and thought-provoking discussion about masculinity, emotional safety, relationships, and healing. After experiencing the...

What does it feel like to live life at “two speeds”—either full throttle or completely shut down?  In this deeply personal episode, author, singer-songwriter, and designer Liz Gabriel opens up to host and attorney Michele Locke about being diagnosed with bipolar disorder at age 50 after decades of emotional chaos, confusion, and hidden struggles. Liz reveals how bipolar disorder affected her marri...

Michele is back in her Electric Youth era, channeling the spirit of Debbie Gibson and reliving the days when her dream guys were the New Kids on the Block. This is a wild, unfiltered ride through nostalgia, pop culture, and the messy realities of adult life. From Aqua Net haze and Zima-fueled flashbacks to teen-magazine scrapbooks and iconic pop queens like Tiffany and Taylor Dayne, Michele and Ja...

What happens when love turns into control—and how do you find your way out? This week, Michele links up with Lindsay, the bold voice behind “Bitch is a Bad Word,” for a conversation that’s as unfiltered as it is unforgettable. It’s raw, it’s real—and yes, they’re also casually taking applications for a Mommy Makeover, so if you’ve been thinking about a glow-up… consider this your sign. Somewhere b...

Family court can feel like chaos when emotions run high and truth gets lost in the noise. But what if the real advantage isn’t arguing harder… it’s collecting evidence smarter? In this episode of lovelustlaw, Michele Locke sits down with Courtney Gilmartin, founder of Monarch Consulting Group and creator of the Monarch Method, a powerful system born from her own experience navigating high-conflict...

What really leads someone to cheat, and can a relationship ever fully recover? Michele sits down with psychotherapist Lauren LaRusso, an expert in infidelity who brings both clinical insight and deeply personal experience to the conversation. After discovering her own husband’s affair and navigating divorce, Lauren now helps others make sense of betrayal, healing, and hard decisions. Together, the...

After years of handling divorce and infidelity cases, Michele opens up about how the job can leave even the sharpest minds a little jaded—and hyper-aware of red flags. But beneath her tough exterior, she still believes in love, even if “your person” might evolve over time. The twist? She admits she often misses when someone is flirting—unless they’re very direct. Inspired by insights from an upcom...

What does it really take to rebuild your life from nothing - emotionally, financially, spiritually? Michele sits down with Kat Zammuto of the hit podcast Kat on the Loose to unpack a story that will stop you in your tracks. After surviving a 15-year abusive marriage defined by control and loss, Kat made the impossible choice to walk away - even when it cost her everything. They get brutally real a...

This episode of lovelusraw brings on the pain—Michele’s brutally honest, somehow still worth-it threading experience—and quickly opens up into a bigger conversation about beauty, self-worth, and the price we pay to feel confident. Michele, Jake, and Gabi break down the evolution of beauty standards, from ’80s diet culture and Dexatrim to Hydroxycut, GLP-1s, and today’s obsession with effortless pe...

In honor of National Stalking Awareness Month, this episode of lovelustraw focuses on the unsettling reality of stalking. Host Michele Locke and Jake Deptula, joined by Gabi Zielke, explore the tangled crossroads of obsession, mental health, stalking, and the law. Drawing from Michele’s real-world experience as a lawyer, they explore cases where fixation and legal gray areas collide—showing why vi...

2025 was a year of glamour, growth, and bold moves—and Michele and Jake are here to spill it all. Michele teases her next chapter as an erotic literature author, shares her LA photoshoots and makeup transformations, and gets real about battling keyboard warriors (Angelina Jolie fans, we’re looking at you). Social media clips—and yes, a little cleavage—rose viewership, but Michele’s keeping it savv...

After nearly two years of virtual friendship, Michele and Jake finally meet face-to-face—first at a chic David Yurman charity event in Austin, then in Los Angeles for a glamorous Old Hollywood–style photoshoot. However, disappointment ensues when Jake accidentally foils Michele’s carefully planned airport surprise. Together, they clear up public misconceptions about their relationship and dive int...

Host Michele Locke, an experienced divorce attorney and former family court judge, dives into one of the most-watched love stories on the planet: Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce. Taylor is a global music icon, breaking records and redefining pop culture with every tour. Travis is an NFL superstar, a three-time Super Bowl champion, and one of football’s most magnetic personalities. Together, they’ve...

Welcome to lovelustraw—an unfiltered, unapologetic space where host Michele Locke opens up about her challenging marriage and the difficult yet necessary choice to leave for the sake of her well-being. Michele reveals how her upbringing and family dynamics, including her father’s battles with OCD and alcoholism, have shaped her journey. She also explores the complexities of a relationship with a s...

Host Michele Locke—a seasoned divorce attorney and former family court judge—delves into the highly publicized and tumultuous relationship between actress Denise Richards and Aaron Phypers. Michele examines the rapid progression of their relationship, Aaron’s controversial treatment center, and the volatile nature of their marriage, which was marked by serious allegations of physical abuse, financ...

Host Michele Locke—a seasoned divorce attorney and former family court judge—dives deep into the turbulent legal saga surrounding Charlie Sheen’s third marriage to Brooke Mueller. This episode unpacks allegations of abuse, substance use, and a string of violent incidents that made headlines. Locke explores the intense custody battles between Sheen and his ex-wives, Denise Richards and Brooke Muell...

Host Michele Locke—an experienced divorce attorney and former family court judge—delves into the highly publicized and turbulent divorce between Charlie Sheen and Denise Richards. Michele breaks down the intense legal battle, marked by substance abuse, domestic threats, erratic behavior, custody disputes, and relentless media attention. We take a closer look at Denise’s determined efforts to prote...

Host Michele Locke — an experienced divorce attorney and former family court judge — returns to unpack the intensifying legal feud between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni, ignited by tensions on the set of It Ends with Us. Michele breaks down Blake’s harassment claims, Justin’s defamation lawsuits against Blake, Ryan Reynolds, and The New York Times, and examines recent court rulings, legal strate...