The Lost Love Stories

Send us Fan Mail Father's Day can be one of the most complicated days of the year for anyone who has experienced loss. In this special episode of The Lost Love Stories , I'm joined by two very special guests—my daughter, Sabrina ("Beanie"), and my niece, Halle. Together, we share an honest conversation recorded just two days after Father's Day as we reflect on what the day...

Send us Fan Mail In this heartfelt episode of The Lost Love Stories , Pam sits down with friend, author, podcast host, Army veteran, and widow advocate Dr. Tina Fornwald for a powerful conversation about love, grief, healing, and the unexpected beauty that can emerge after devastating loss. Dr. Tina shares the story of meeting her late husband, Mark, in the Army, their whirlwind romance, and the p...

Send us Fan Mail Some people leave behind memories. Others leave behind movements. In this heartfelt episode of The Lost Love Stories , Pam sits down with her friend Kate O'Donnell to share the remarkable story of her father, Joe O'Donnell—a beloved leader in the cystic fibrosis community whose impact continues to be felt long after his passing. Joe's journey into advocacy began aft...

Send us Fan Mail In this deeply moving and eye-opening episode of The Lost Love Stories , Pam sits down with longtime friend Kate Boccia to share the heartbreaking and complicated story of her son, Daniel Boccia. What began as a seemingly “normal” suburban upbringing slowly evolved into a devastating journey through addiction, incarceration, systemic failure, and unimaginable grief. Kate candidly...

Send us Fan Mail This episode contains discussions of homicide, trauma, PTSD, self-harm, substance use, and grief. Please listen with care and prioritize your mental health if these topics are difficult for you. In this deeply emotional and profoundly honest episode, Pam sits down with Tiffany Mourning to share the extraordinary love story she built with her husband, Justin — a relationship full o...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Lost Love Stories , I sit down with Anne Keeton—a certified Grief Recovery Specialist and someone who has deeply impacted my own journey—to talk about her best friend, Ted. Their relationship was deeply connected, honest, and full of laughter—what Anne describes as one of the “cleanest” friendships she’s ever had. When Ted was diagnosed with cancer, Anne ste...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Lost Love Stories,   I sit down with Elle Davis—speaker, author, and founder of The Ellevate Group—to talk about her husband, Paul, and a love that started unexpectedly but quickly became something undeniable. From a 12-hour first date to a deeply connected marriage, their story was full of faith, laughter, and meaning. But in an instant, everything changed....

Send us Fan Mail Some relationships are built over decades—through shared struggles, deep understanding, and the kind of connection that only comes from walking a similar path. In this episode of The Lost Love Stories, I sit down with my dear friend Margarete Cassalina. We met over 20 years ago through the cystic fibrosis community, both raising children with the same diagnosis. And like so many r...

Send us Fan Mail This episode is a little different—but it felt too important not to share. Before The Lost Love Stories , I recorded this conversation with my sister Kylee. And the more I listened back… the more I realized how much it still belongs here. Because while this isn’t a story about losing a person—it is a story about losing and finding yourself.  Kylee shares her lifelong relationship...

Send us Fan Mail Some love stories don’t end the way we expect them to. In this episode of The Lost Love Stories , I sit down with Monika to talk about her husband, Gabe—and the life they built together. From the way they met (after months of her literally dodging his calls ) to building a business side by side, raising children, and creating a life that was full, layered, and deeply connected… th...

Send us Fan Mail Some love stories begin long before we’re even born. In this episode of The Lost Love Stories , I sit down with Kalea to talk about her mom, Amy—a woman whose life, love story, and impact shaped everything around her. From a middle school romance that turned into a lifelong partnership, to building a family rooted in closeness, connection, and showing up for each other… Amy create...

Send us Fan Mail Some stories are hard to hear. And some feel almost impossible to understand. In this episode of The Lost Love Stories , I sit down with Rae Ann to talk about her son, Max—a young man who was kind, inclusive, and the kind of person who made everyone around him feel seen.  The kind of kid who noticed the quiet one in the room… and made sure they didn’t feel alone. But this story ta...

Send us Fan Mail Some love stories are decades in the making. In this episode of The Lost Love Stories , I sit down with Leah to talk about her husband, Brian—a man who was larger than life in the quietest, most meaningful ways. From their college days at Princeton to building a family, raising three daughters, and creating a life rooted in connection, humor, and deep partnership… their story is o...

Send us Fan Mail This episode is different. It’s not just a love story. It’s a mother and daughter telling the same story… from two very different places. In this episode of The Lost Love Stories , I sit down with my daughter, Sabrina—Beanie—to talk about her dad. Their relationship was special in a way that only a father and daughter can understand. From volleyball to weekly breakfasts, he was he...

Send us Fan Mail Some stories don’t come with warning signs. In this episode of The Lost Love Stories , I sit down with Liesl to talk about her son, Finn—a vibrant, kind, funny 10-year-old who left for a snow day playdate… and never came home.  What followed was a loss no parent could ever prepare for. A sudden AVM. No symptoms. No warning. Just a moment that changed everything. But this conversat...

Send us Fan Mail Some people shape who we are in ways we don’t fully understand… until they’re gone. In this episode of The Lost Love Stories , I sit down with Sam to talk about his dad, Scott—a man defined by curiosity, humility, and a deep desire to understand the world around him.  He was the kind of person who would spend hours researching something just because it sparked his interest… and th...

Send us Fan Mail Some love stories don’t follow any rules. In this episode of The Lost Love Stories , I sit down with Drew to talk about her husband, Ramón—and a relationship that started in one of the most unexpected ways. A Facebook message. Two weeks of deep conversation. And a first meeting that began with a kiss… before they even said a word.  From that moment on, they were a team. Playful. M...

Send us Fan Mail Some love stories are built in the everyday moments. In this episode of The Lost Love Stories , I sit down with my dear friend Lauri to talk about her husband, Pat—a man who could make anyone laugh, light up a room, and make people feel instantly at ease.  Their story started in the most ordinary way—working together, passing by vending machines, and slowly becoming something more...

Send us Fan Mail Some losses don’t come with warning. And some change you before you even understand what’s happening. In this episode of The Lost Love Stories , I sit down with my son Jake to talk about his best friend, Blake—a friendship that started in the most teenage way possible… over snacks, laughter, and a lot of energy.  Blake was the kind of person you couldn’t ignore. Endless energy. A...

Send us Fan Mail In this first episode of The Lost Love Stories , I’m sharing the heart behind this podcast—and the reason I finally decided to stop waiting for the “perfect time” and just begin. Because here’s the truth: There is no perfect time. And there is no perfect story. This podcast was born out of my own experience after losing my husband to glioblastoma—and something I didn’t expect. Peo...