In our last episode, we learned how loving a boy band can help us love each other.
We told the story of Theresa, a 50-something New Kids on the Block fan, who got a life-saving medical assist from Christina, another fan, who stepped up for a stranger simply because they both love NKOTB.In this follow-up episode, Bryant University assistant professor Melanie ... Show More
Sep 15
New Kids on the Block saved my life
Can boy bands fans save the world? Maybe. They can certainly save each other. In this episode, we meet Theresa Crockett, of California, who needed a kidney and found hope – and a lifeline – through her love of New Kids on the Block. This is a feel-good story about love between st ... Show More
48m 15s
Sep 1
The Mother-In-Law Episode
Meredith has wondered: why do so many people despise their in-laws? Specifically … their mother-in-laws?To explore the topic, Meredith welcomes Janice Page, who tells a story about her mother-in-law, Yu Ying.Janice explains how she and her mother-in-law became close, despite not ... Show More
48m 1s
Aug 18
Be sad about loss, but not all the time
Margo Howard, daughter of advice columnist Ann Landers and noted advice columnist in her own right, died recently at the age of 86.Meredith had the pleasure of knowing Margo for years in Boston. Occasionally they lunched at fancy restaurants and talked about the advice column bus ... Show More
25m 32s
May 2023
Bonus: Love Letters, from the Boston Globe
This week, we're sharing an episode of the Love Letters podcast. Love Letters tells stories about romance, marriage, partnership, sex, loss, and the human heart. Served with a side of advice. On the new season, host Meredith Goldstein explores all the ways money plays into love, ... Show More
46m 17s
Aug 2019
No Relationship Is Perfect
In the season finale, we're answering listener letters with candid examples from our biggest relationship struggles. We'll be back in September with new episodes. This episode is sponsored by HBO - A Black Lady Sketch Show, Policygenius (www.policygenius.com), Care/of (www.takec ... Show More
47m 42s
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