Your Love Talk

Jennifer Roberts values the impact of a high-quality educational experience and has spent the last 20 years advocating and supporting children and families to it. She particularly desires to advocate for children of color to receive equitable education in her local community. This passion has led Jennifer to create The Sawubona School of Excellence , an alternative to the traditional educational s...

Jaana Kilkki is a certified art therapist who talks about her experience as a military spouse and mother who learned to manage life transitions due to her spouse’s deployment. Jaana talks about adjusting to the numerous moves her family experienced and the stress of losing connection with friends and starting over again. She learned to be resilient by using mindfulness and creative therapies to pr...

Renee Hegens' military experience includes eight years of service in the United States Army, operating heavy equipment in support of Kuwait and Iraq after the 9/11 attack. Renee almost lost her life when a roadside bomb hit her truck. She was honorably discharged as a combat veteran. As a young woman and an African American, Renee experienced discrimination. Her faith gave her the strength to triu...

Injustice struck Derek (Doc) Williams, an experienced Executive Leader in the U.S. Air Force. After serving 38 years in the military, he was wrongfully terminated. Doc spent years fighting for justice for himself, which took a toll on his mental and physical health. Doc lost not only his job but also his home and the passing of significant people in his life. He found the strength to rise due to h...

Dana Lopez Carlessi is a breast cancer survivor. After losing her mother to breast cancer, she was diagnosed with the disease three years later. Dana is grateful to her friend, who encouraged her to schedule her mammogram. It is this encouragement that led to her diagnosis and saved her life. Dana decided that she would survive this disease by maintaining a positive mindset and holding onto laught...

Breast Cancer affects 1 in 8 women, and Dr. Beverley became one of the statistics when she was diagnosed with invasive ductal carcinoma in January 2014. As a single mom going through a divorce, she was unsure how she was going to maneuver treatment and balance her business with a child. Through the support of her doctors, family members, friends, and her faith in God, Dr. Beverley held onto hope t...

Before she was married, Heather Gille y wanted to adopt from the foster care system. She had a heart for neglected and abused teens, even though most people preferred younger children. She convinced her husband to foster teens who needed a stable home and loving family. Heather and her husband eventually had the opportunity to adopt a teen from foster care who experienced significant abuse from he...

Wayne Russell and Patricia Russell share their story of unconditional love and commitment in their marriage. They are open about their adversities and the triumphs in their 35 years of marriage. They talk about their health, relationship, and parenting challenges and provide strategies to overcome them. Pat and Wayne demonstrate that marriages can last if you do the work. Their commitment to have...

Monique Vaughter found herself in two abusive relationships marked by domestic violence. Even though she tried her best to make her second marriage work, she knew that she had to leave to find herself again and to set an example of what love looks like to her son. Monique found the courage to get the help and support she needed to put herself first. She released her shame and decided to choose her...

Franny Jarquin experienced physical and sexual abuse at the hands of her biological father, starting at age ten. She felt very alone and did not know who to turn to for help. When Franny turned 14, she discovered that her father’s behavior was not “normal.” She had to find a way to escape the abuse to survive. Franny developed a plan to break free and hoped that God would find her a family that wo...

Vernicia Green had a desire to get married and have a family. She experienced disappointment and hurt attending numerous weddings and not her own. But Vernicia began to hold onto hope and worked on herself in preparation to meet her soul mate. She focused on forgiving herself for past mistakes and strengthened her faith in God in her waiting season. Vernicia finally saw her dream realized when she...

The world watched in disbelief when the U.S. was attacked by terrorists on September 11, 2021. Nothing can compare to the devastating news that Debby Borza received about her daughter, who was a passenger on Flight 93. Debby had to deliver the news to her parents and younger daughter. She found the incredible strength to surround herself with a community of people who also experienced this excruci...

Eileen Carlucci found herself in a new season of life when she experienced a divorce after 24 years of marriage, the loss of her father, and becoming an empty nester, all within the same timeframe. She quickly learned the importance of reinventing herself and pivoting from being a stay-at-home mom to a successful businesswoman and author. She desires to help other women going through life transiti...

The 2024 Paris Olympics taught us many lessons. One lesson is the power of perseverance and not giving up when you face obstacles. Dr. Beverley Boothe provides valuable lessons and insights about resilience and rising again when knocked down. Regardless of your life trials, pick yourself back up and start again. Just like the athletes who trained and secured their spot in the Olympics, do your wor...

After a 17-year marriage, Joe Sanok faced the daunting challenges of navigating a divorce while juggling the demands of managing a thriving business, authoring a book, and being a devoted single father to two young daughters. His journey of self-discovery led him to uncover what truly mattered as he rebuilt his life. Through his experience, Joe offers profound insights into the spiritual and emoti...

Healing is difficult when you lose the love of your life, but it's possible to live again. Christy Payne-Jones is a successful writer and cultivation coach and the Founder and CEO of Charism Enterprise. In 2020, she received the devastating news that her husband, who was her best friend, passed away. She had to go through the healing process of finding hope in her brokenness. She felt very alone i...

Life rarely follows a straight path, and families are no exception. In this episode, join Dr. Beverley Boothe as she speaks with Kimberly Grandy about her inspiring journey of overcoming infertility and finding love in unexpected places. Kimberly dreamed of having children. After years of infertility, she made the difficult decision to leave her first marriage since their desire to have children d...

Many of us navigate the world with unseen burdens – the emotional wounds from our childhood. In this episode, Dr. Beverley Boothe welcomes Maria Fahrion , a dedicated psychotherapist with nearly 10 years of experience, who shares her powerful story of overcoming childhood wounds. Maria shares her story of resilience, overcoming an alcoholic father and an abusive mother. She learned to navigate thr...

Kenyotta Boone is a successful entrepreneur who has worked fervently to keep her mother's legacy alive despite losing her when she was only 17 years of age. Kenyotta chose to be an overcomer despite this traumatic experience. This episode will give you hope that despite your circumstances, you can find hope and fulfill your purpose after adversity. You can heal even when you lose a primary caregiv...

Life throws curveballs, but within us lies the power to overcome. In this heartfelt episode, Dr. Beverley Boothe opens up about the importance of overcoming adversity and finding resilience in life’s challenges. She discusses how she navigated the loss of her father to cancer, a difficult divorce, and a breast cancer diagnosis. Through vulnerable storytelling and practical strategies, Dr. Bev...

Hey there! Dr. Beverley here! Therapist, mom, believer, and new author! I'm super excited you're joining me for "Your Love Talk," a podcast about overcoming life's challenges. Hear inspiring stories of healing and resilience. You're not alone! Let's ditch the shame and find wholeness. Join me for honest conversations and practical tips. See you on "Your Love Talk"! Love the show? Subscribe, rate,...