Episode 10: Lover of People

The Love Hertz Pod is back after yet another totally unannounced break; but this time we mean it when we say we’re here to stay (for good, probably).

In this episode, we sit down with Andrew: A father, public speaker, and self described lover of people. Andrew and Kat go way back. They first crossed paths at a religion-based facility for teens. Decades later, they reconnected so that Andrew could come talk with us about what love has looked like through every season of his life.

Andrew opens up about what love looked like growing up, how it changed through his time in the religious community, and how it’s shifted again through divorce, remarriage, and finally finding something that feels like real love. We also get to hear a bit more of Katrina’s backstory in this one too (which we know you’ve been waiting for).

There’s a LOT of good advice, a bit of bad advice, and of course, a brand new definition of love we haven’t heard before.j

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Episodes are recorded and edited by Sjeli Pearse and Kat Simpson.

Special thanks to our incredible guests – This show wouldn’t be possible without your stories, your laughs, and your love.

And to our listeners: we love you. Truly. If you’re vibin’ with the show, leave us a review and let the world know. Your words help more people tune in, turn up the love, and join the conversation.

Ep. 9: Mike on Mic

This episode is as raw and honest as it gets. Mike begins by unpacking a childhood trauma and reflecting on how it shaped the way he’s moved through life and love. From the ways he learned to mask and hide parts of himself in order to fit in, to the impact it had on his relationships and sense of identity, Mike takes us through the complicated journey of growing up feeling different.

We talk about what it was like for him to receive a late-in-life diagnosis, how that opened the door to deeper self-understanding, and why revisiting old grief has been such an important part of his healing process. Our conversation flows into themes of friendship, family, and loss as we share memories of a dear friend we recently lost and the mark they left on all of our lives.

Mike describes this episode as feeling like a journal entry; a safe space to process, reflect, and speak truth out loud — and we close with his thoughtful advice for listeners.

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Don’t forget to keep up with us on social media for behind-the-scenes pics, video clips and sound bites that help us broadcast the love even further, @LoveHzPod on Instagram & TikTok. Love Hertz Podcast on Facebook.

Episodes are recorded and edited by Sjeli Pearse and Kat Simpson.

Special thanks to our incredible guests – This show wouldn’t be possible without your stories, your laughs, and your love.

And to our listeners: we love you. Truly. If you’re vibin’ with the show, leave us a review and let the world know. Your words help more people tune in, turn up the love, and join the conversation.

Episode 08- Made of Glass: Part 2
We’re picking up right where we left off with Derek. This time, we dive deep into healing, presence and the quiet strength that comes from surviving something life-changing.
In this episode, we talk about inevitable change; conscious or forced. Kat talks about staying calm in chaos. Sjeli reflects on the way she was affected by being a caregiver in trauma. Derek shares what it’s meant to slow down, stay present and piece himself back together.
We explore the myth of linear healing, the weight of comparison, and the beauty of healing on your own terms. Derek speaks candidly about paying it forward, teaching first aid, celebrating small moments and why he chooses to focus on ‘being saved’ rather than ‘being hit’. There’s even the best advice from a little blue cat.
This one is full of tenderness, wisdom, and quiet resilience, and if you’ve been looking for proof that kindness is strength - this is it.

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Don’t forget to keep up with us on social media for behind-the-scenes pics, video clips and sound bites that help us broadcast the love even further, @LoveHzPod on Instagram & TikTok. Love Hertz Podcast on Facebook.

Episodes are recorded and edited by Sjeli Pearse and Kat Simpson.

Special thanks to our incredible guests – This show wouldn’t be possible without your stories, your laughs, and your love.

And to our listeners: we love you. Truly. If you’re vibin’ with the show, leave us a review and let the world know. Your words help more people tune in, turn up the love, and join the conversation.