04: Love Actually IS All Around
Today we’re going to talk about one of my favorite topics: love. Given that Valentine’s Day is coming, I thought spending some time on what it means to love, and to be loved, would be a great topic for us to chat about. In this episode, I...
Today we’re going to talk about one of my favorite topics: love. Given that Valentine’s Day is coming, I thought spending some time on what it means to love, and to be loved, would be a great topic for us to chat about.
In this episode, I share what my own family, strangers, professional athletes, and even young children playing sports has taught me about love. I hope you enjoy this topic, and are left thinking about the power of love in your own life, because as the Beatles famously stated, “All You Need Is Love.”
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What I Cover In This Episode:
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How my family celebrates love each Christmas, and something my son said to me recently that puts love into perspective [1:21]
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What love is often defined as [2:44]
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Something my son experienced that made me realize that not everyone sees love in a positive light [3:48]
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A quote about love from the Buffalo Bills’ star quarterback Josh Allen that really got my attention [7:22]
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What research says about the importance of hugging to our survival, maintenance and growth [10:03]
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A life lesson that two kids taught me last summer about love through a hug [12:10]
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The role that human touch plays for all of us, and a look at the 5 love languages that exist [14:04]