Best Realstories Podcasts (2025)

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Can I love again? Finding Love After Transformation 8:14

4M ago8:14

8:14

Episode Description: In this heartfelt episode of Love Mastery, Kanu dives into one of life’s most vulnerable questions: Am I ready for love after everything I’ve been through? Whether you’ve healed from addiction, navigated a tough divorce, or overcome a major life hurdle, this episode offers encouragement and guidance for those standing at the cr…

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Self-Love First: The Foundation for Romantic Connection 9:32

5M ago9:32

9:32

Join me as I share a powerful story about hiking Mount Hood and the surprising lesson it taught me about love and relationships. We’ll explore why self-love is the key to attracting healthy connections and how carrying your own emotional “backpack” prepares you for real partnership. If you’ve ever felt like you need someone to complete you, this ep…

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Refresh Your Love: 5 Easy Ways to Rejuvenate Your Relationship This Year 10:29

5M ago10:29

10:29

Are you ready to bring fresh energy into your relationship this year? In this episode of Love Mastery, we’re exploring 5 simple, practical ways to reset and reconnect with your partner. From reflecting on the past year to setting a shared intention and committing to better communication, these tips are designed to help you and your partner thrive t…

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Navigating Love Safely: Protecting Yourself from Romance Scams 15:16

1+ y ago15:16

15:16

Description: In this episode of "Dear Kanu," Kanu dives into the pressing concerns of a recently divorced woman in her 60s. A listener of the Love Mastery Podcast, reaches out with a poignant question about the rising threat of romance scams in 2023. Join Kanu as she addresses this crucial issue, sharing the latest insights, online dating scam stat…

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Dear Kanu: Intimacy and Identity: Finding the right moment for the hair conversation 13:37

1+ y ago13:37

13:37

In this episode of the "Love Mastery Podcast," the Kanu addresses a listener's dilemma about when and how to share a significant aspect of her life with her new boyfriend. The listener is in a loving relationship and feels a strong connection with her partner. However, she hasn't yet disclosed that she wears wigs, and she's unsure about the right t…

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Dear Kanu: Reclaiming Trust: Overcoming My Insecurities About My Husband's Female Friends 13:37

1+ y ago13:37

13:37

In this "Dear Kanu" episode I am answering a listener's letter looking to better manage her emotions and be able to communicate her feelings to her husband of 5 years regarding his female friends. In this episode I answer her question using the following points: self reflection, using "I" statements, active listening and being non-judgemental, seek…

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Dear Kanu: How can I tell if a guy likes me or if he is just being friendly? 15:21

1+ y ago15:21

15:21

This episode is centered around answering a listeners question - " How can I tell if a guy likes me or if he is just being friendly?" I share the top most common signs most guys do if they are interested in a woman: 1) light physical touch 2) body language, compliments, he acts nervous, he opens up, he gives you his personal number, the initiates c…

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Dear Kanu: Does age really matter? 18:01

2y ago18:01

18:01

In this episode I read and answer a fan letter. Listener who I am referring to as Norman is in a age gap relationship and is looking to figure what to do. Norman describes the woman he is involved with to check off all the boxes. In this episode I also share the potential challenges and what to do about them. This episode is brought to you by: www.…

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Revolutionizing Connection: Andy and Kayla's Journey Through Depression 52:09

2y ago52:09

52:09

In this transformative episode, we welcome Andy and Kayla Izard, a dynamic duo on a mission to revolutionize human connection. Through their movement, The Raft Project, they're reshaping the narrative around support, making it a normal and expected part of our lives. As authors, speakers, and founders, their bestseller "Good, and You?" dives deep i…

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Fighting for Love in the Depths of Depression 24:03

2y ago24:03

24:03

This episode is brought to you by www.candleconsulting.net Covering what depression is, criteria for diagnosing, how you get depression, negative effects of depression on relationships, how to support a loved one with depression and protetive factors Patient Health Questionnaire -9 www.therapistaid.com…

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What is love? Episode 100 24:41

2y ago24:41

24:41

Celebrating this milestone of episode 100. This episode is all about discussing what LOVE is / how we viewed love as children and how we think of it now. In this episode you will also here from: Tanner & Lauren, Jennifer, Kalisha, JoJo and Nick & Haley This episode is sponsored by www.candleconsulting.net…

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Feeling Unworthy? How to Undo Beliefs That are Keeping You Stuck 28:53

2+ y ago28:53

28:53

Are you feeling unworthy? Did you know that unworthiness comes from our set of beliefs and can be what’s keeping us stuck? In this episode, we talk about our belief system, what beliefs even are, how they impact our relationships, and what we can do to transform them. If you’ve been feeling stuck in unhealthy or hurtful patterns, let this be your s…

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Are you Living with an Unarmored Heart? 33:39

2+ y ago33:39

33:39

Are you living with an unarmored heart? What does it even mean to have an armored heart? In this episode, I’m going to give you some signs that your heart may be closed and some signs that you may be living with an open heart. We will also talk about some different ways that we can practice opening our hearts so that we can begin to live more fully…

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You Are The Mountain... Climbing Over Self-Sabotage 27:43

2+ y ago27:43

27:43

Are you the mountain? How do you climb over self-sabotage? This episode is inspired by a realization and breakthrough I’ve had in the last few weeks – the only thing that stands in my way, 99.99% of the time, is me – I'm the mountain. Learn the tools and techniques to beat self-sabotage. We talk about: [2:20] What is self sabotage and how it impact…

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How Love Mystic Eleanor found love, and now helps neuro-divergent women find love too 49:36

2+ y ago49:36

49:36

Drawing upon her 15 years practical experience coaching women, Eleanor now specializes in helping women find lasting love. As a neurodivergent woman (AuDHDer), she expertly guides women who experience the world differently through their challenges, namely social anxiety, communication difficulties, problems with boundaries (attracting narcissists) …

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Toxic Teachers. How Difficult Relationships Become Our Greatest Teachers. 31:18

2+ y ago31:18

31:18

What or who are your toxic teachers? From toxic relationships to stepping onto your emotional path, how can you look at these opportunities to grow and evolve? Our most difficult relationships can become our greatest learning lessons. Is it an invitation for you to step on that path to emotional freedom, personal growth, and courage? How can you ta…

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Courage Will Walk You Through Fear 23:58

2+ y ago23:58

23:58

How does courage walk you through fear? When we think of the hard emotions we face every day, there is a big dose of courage that gets us through to the other side – whether we realize it in the moment or not. In this episode, I share how courage show up in our day to day lives, and how we can use courage to face our fears and tap into our inner st…

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Anger Is a Burial Ground for Happiness 23:39

2+ y ago23:39

23:39

Anger is a burial ground for happiness. What do I mean by this? Anger is an emotion that has a lot of other feelings linked to it, and there’s a reason that it shows up in our lives. Feeling anger is necessary, as it redirects our emotions and helps us uncover the next level of our healing. In this episode, I’m sharing about where anger is rooted f…

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Letting Go…Surrendering Our Way to Emotional Freedom 30:41

2+ y ago30:41

30:41

How can we surrender our way to emotional freedom? What does it really mean to let go? Why are we so resistant to change? Why do we cling to things, people, jobs, relationships, and material things? What are we so resistant to letting go of? Is it because we’re afraid of surrendering? Or afraid of the feeling behind when we do surrender? In this ep…

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If you are struggling emotionally, listen to this 23:24

2+ y ago23:24

23:24

If you’re struggling emotionally, you want to listen to this episode. What are the five things you can do right now to shift and elevate your emotional awareness? In this episode, I cover the key parts to the NOBLE method, which helped me transform my life after my dark night of the soul moment. We talk about: [1:25] How the Noble One method starte…

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From Fake Robbery to Forever: A Love Story of Unexpected Beginnings 57:31

2+ y ago57:31

57:31

Prepare for a rollercoaster ride of emotions in this extraordinary episode, where love takes center stage in the most unconventional way. Join us as we unravel the tale of a romance that kicked off with a fake robbery, setting the stage for a series of unexpected twists and turns. From heart-pounding moments to heartwarming revelations, this love s…

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The ONE thing that could be keeping you stuck 27:51

2+ y ago27:51

27:51

What’s the one thing that could be keeping you stuck? Sometimes we think it’s the stories we tell ourselves, when actually it can be the perfectionism we’re bound to due to our own limiting beliefs. We talk about: [2:25] Why perfectionism is holding us back [3:10] Developing perfectionism from childhood wounds [7:30] Signs you may be a perfectionis…

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Want ONE behavior tip for better relationships? WATCH THIS! 25:07

2+ y ago25:07

25:07

Want one behavior tip for better relationships? You’ll want to watch this! Do you find yourself getting triggered by other people often? Or judging other people a lot without any reason to? It can be so irritating, and I feel like it’s a common theme these days. Today we're going to talk about what I think is one of the most noble behaviors or prac…

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Breaking Stereotypes: Sonali Chandra's Journey to find love ... but why are men running the other way? 41:25

2+ y ago41:25

41:25

Join us for a captivating episode featuring Sonali Chandra, a remarkable Indian-American dancer, model, and comedian who is challenging societal norms and stereotypes. With a Finance degree from Rutgers Business School and a background in NYC's corporate finance and real estate sectors, Sonali's journey is one of empowerment and self-discovery. In …

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Opinions - Why Trusting Your Own Builds Confidence 22:21

2+ y ago22:21

22:21

Why do we care about the opinions of others? How come we ask for validation about things we’ve already decided on? In this episode, I’m sharing about why we look for the opinions of others and how trusting our own inner knowing allows us to build confidence. We talk about: [1:20] Why we should always question when we’re looking for approval from ot…

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Flirting Unmasked: Insights from a Dating Coach and Matchmaker 58:09

2+ y ago58:09

58:09

In this episode, we sit down with Ruth Marquez, a seasoned Matchmaker and Dating and Love Transformational Mentor, to unravel the secrets of natural, authentic flirting. Drawing from years of matchmaking and mentoring experience, Ruth guides singles on a transformative journey to uncover the barriers holding them back from deep and lasting connecti…

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Emotional Currency: Are You a Spender or an Investor? 22:03

2+ y ago22:03

22:03

Are you tapped into your emotional currency? Do you use emotional awareness to acknowledge where you spend and invest your energy? In this episode, I’m sharing how to assess and protect your emotional currency, so that you can become aware of where your energy is going. We talk about: [1:30] Paying attention to where we invest our time and energy […

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WTF is a Dark Night of the Soul? A pre-party for your Spiritual Awakening 28:30

2+ y ago28:30

28:30

WTF is a Dark Night of the Soul? Signs you may be going through a Spiritual Awakening. In this episode, I’m sharing what a Dark Night of the Soul is, how to recognize it, and suggestions to help yourself through it. We talk about: [2:40] What a Dark Night of the Soul is [6:05] My Dark Night of the Soul experience and what happened when I went throu…

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What a bunch of BS! What’s under our need to “Be Seen?” 17:40

2+ y ago17:40

17:40

How do you navigate the noise and BS? When I started to think about BS, it came to me as the acronym for “being seen.” We all want to be seen and be heard, but why? What does it do within us? How does it make us feel validated? This is what we’re exploring in this episode. We talk about: [1:35] Is it BS or ‘being seen’? [3:50] Why we want to be see…

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How to avoid being swindled while online dating 16:30

3y ago16:30

16:30

In this episode as requested by listeners I share lessons learned from the Netflix series "Tinder Swindler" and some tools to avoid being a victim to romance scams.By Kanu Jacobsen

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How to Be More Authentic with Giving a Shit 16:19

3y ago16:19

16:19

Do you ever catch yourself giving a shit about things you really don’t ACTUALLY give a shit about? In this episode, I’m sharing four ways to know if you actually give a shit about something and how to navigate it. We talk about: [2:20] Why we act like we give a shit [5:10] How to be more authentic in how we show up [7:55] Having better communicatio…

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Unmasking Romance Fraud: 3 Vital Steps to Safeguard Your Heart and Wallet 19:55

3y ago19:55

19:55

Tune in to this eye-opening episode as we delve into the world of romance scams, a rapidly growing issue in online dating. According to the Federal Trade Commission, romance scams are the most frequently reported scams, with the US alone accounting for an estimated $1.3 billion in losses. In Canada, reported losses from romance scams have surged fr…

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“Oh Sh*t I just got triggered” - Navigating Emotional Disruptors 14:41

3y ago14:41

14:41

What are emotional disruptors? How do you navigate them? In this episode, I share a story about how I was recently triggered and realized how quickly unhealed trauma came up to the surface. You will learn more about how to navigate emotional disruptors like this and tangible tips to help you cope. We talk about: [1:20] What emotional disruptors are…

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My Story of Aligning with my Noble Mission 23:20

3y ago23:20

23:20

Welcome to the very first episode of the Noble Ones podcast. I thought the best place to start would be here, with you, to share about my journey and the catalyst moments that sparked my healing journey and guided me to the creation of Noble One. As you’ll hear, this podcast is about creating a community of people sharing their noble stories. We ta…

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Hate Change? How to Handle the Unknown 15:00

3y ago15:00

15:00

What happens when things happen that derail and change our plans? How do we handle the moments we are suddenly standing in the unknown? In this episode, I share with you why it’s okay when things don’t go exactly as planned, and how to find the gift and the beauty in the moment we’re given. We talk about: [1:50] The original vision I had for my pod…

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How to stay friends after breakup or divorce 15:21

3+ y ago15:21

15:21

In this episode I share tips on what to do pre: breakup and post: breakup especially if you want to maintain the friendship that is the foundation of your relationship. I share my past experiences too as it relates to the tips I am sharing. This episode is sponsored by: Wines for Humanity. Browse their wine selection at www.winesforhumanity.com/lov…

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What to do should you be put in an uncomfortable place to choose between your pet or relationship 21:09

4y ago21:09

21:09

This is a followup episode to the "I fell in love with a cat named Summer" - A listener asked "What should I do my partner is asking me to chose him or the cat?" In this episode I share results from my crowd sourcing regarding this question, I share reasons why a partner might ask you to do that and lastly what you can do avoid having to choose bet…

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Podcast Update in this 3rd Year 4:37

4y ago4:37

4:37

Providing you with an update. Real Love Real Stories is expanding to include all types of love going forward. So excited to be releasing and sharing with you this new content. Happy 3rd Birthday Real Love Real StoriesBy Kanu Masenda Jacobsen

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I fell in love with a cat and her name was Summer 14:05

4y ago14:05

14:05

A cat purring on your lap is more healing than any drug in the world, as the vibrations you are receiving are of pure love and contentment. I will be sharing top 5 things you should consider before getting a catBy Kanu Masenda Jacobsen

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10 tips from seniors on finding and keeping true love that will last 7:20

4y ago7:20

7:20

In this episode I am sharing 10 tips from seniors who gave valuable advice on how to find and keep true love. The episode is brought by: The Ultimate Love Attractor Plan - helping high-achieving single women become love attractors. Book free Love Attractor Call Schedule HereBy Kanu Masenda Jacobsen

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Lessons learnt from "The Ultimate Love Attractor Plan" 33:28

4y ago33:28

33:28

Book a free session with me: Click Here In the guest chair is Diana. She is published author of the highly acclaimed memoir called “Living up to a Legend” Available on Amazon She is a former journalist from Toronto and named the first fulltime female foreign correspondent for the Canadian Network CTV National News She is the 4th chapter of her life…

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How to reduce sketchy encounters while online dating 19:53

4y ago19:53

19:53

Zach Schleien is the Co-founder/CEO of the video speed dating app, Filter Off. Filter Off has been featured in publications such as The New York Times, BBC, and hit #1 on ProductHunt. Previously he ran and sold the dating blog Top Romp, which covered dating hacks and apps for the modern dater. He is a TEDx speaker and his passions lie in technology…

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How she did not deny true love ... 31:34

4+ y ago31:34

31:34

In this episode you will hear Veronica's love journey. How she met her husband, how he showed up for their first date and how they became inseparable after. Veronica is a life coach, leadership coach and founder of Leadership Life Support. She works with ambitious, driven women who have a strong desire to up their leadership game and make career mo…

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How to live an adventurous life as a couple 42:21

4+ y ago42:21

42:21

Brian and Maryann Remsburg, certified life coaches and founders of Adventurous Life, seek to live the purpose adventure that God has designed them for, and help others to do the same. After living internationally for eighteen years, working in education and training, along with their four children, they have learned that stepping into your Zone of …

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They connected on a love for fitness and love blossomed from them 19:46

4+ y ago19:46

19:46

Meet Debbie and Ernie Pitochelli. They share a common interest of exercise. They blended their families 10 years ago and their love is still going strong.By Kanu Masenda Jacobsen

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They laugh, cook and pray together 27:30

4+ y ago27:30

27:30

Whitney and Donovan Williams share their love journey. They take us on a journey from when they met in college to their engagement and to now being a beautiful family of 3. Their marriage a christ centered marriage Coming up soon - they are launching their Instagram Page called "fromthewilliams"By Kanu Masenda Jacobsen

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Stuck in a neutrally bad relationship 22:13

4+ y ago22:13

22:13

In the guest chair is a woman who asked to be kept anonymous for her safety. It's a candid conversation where she shares her relationship that has been bad from the beginning. If you are constantly demeaned, accused, shamed, blamed, bilittled, or verbally abused please seek help.By Kanu Masenda Jacobsen

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A guide to overcoming the urge to buy affection 9:28

4+ y ago9:28

9:28

Guide to Overcoming the Urge to Buy Affection It’s easy to fall into the habit of buying affection, but there are better ways to make your relationships run smoothly. These are some basic guidelines for relating to others in a healthier way so your inner qualities speak more loudly than your bank account. You deserve to be valued for who you are. I…

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How to fall in love when the color is off the rose 38:55

4+ y ago38:55

38:55

In this episode Valerie Fair who has been happily married for 49 years shares her love story and she tells us the importance of finding your own happiness in your relationship. Valerie is an artist based in Phoenix AZ. You can see her art in a magazine she runs called Artist on the Cutting Edge eMagazine HERE This episode is brought to you by: The …

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How to improve relationships using attachment language and style 30:25

4+ y ago30:25

30:25

Jennifer Lehr, MFT is an author, Marriage, and Family Therapist and the founder and creator of WeConcile® – an affordable online DIY relationship restoration program for couples. Jennifer's journey led her from self-growth to helping others grow. Her mission is helping others create a life and relationship of love and joy. Jennifer writes and talks…

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