In this episode of The Stroke It Podcast, host Jenny Townsend shares a heartfelt birthday tribute to her husband, best friend, and business partner, David Townsend. Jenny takes listeners behind the scenes of their love story, from meeting as friends on a kickball field in 2009 to building a marriage that’s grown through real-life friction, different upbringings, and the kind of lessons you only learn by choosing each other over and over again.

She reflects on what makes David such a steady partner, both at home and in business, and why being “friends first” laid a foundation that still holds 16 years later. Jenny also opens up about the balancing act of marriage, communication styles, compromise, and how making each other a priority changed everything after life “blew up” and they found their way back stronger.

If you love real relationship stories, you’re celebrating someone special, or you simply need a reminder to appreciate the people who show up for you consistently, this episode is a warm, honest listen that will make you smile and reflect. It’s a celebration of love, teamwork, growth, and the quiet power of having a “soft place to land.”

What You’ll Hear in This Episode

✅ How a kickball friendship turned into a marriage (and why “friends first” mattered)
✅ The moment Jenny realized David was “that hot” and everything shifted
✅ The bold phone call that ended an engagement and started a new love story
✅ What Jenny admires most about David as a husband and partner
✅ Love languages, communication differences, and learning real compromise
✅ Building a life and business together (including buying a laundromat)
✅ How different childhoods created friction and growth in their marriage
✅ The mindset shift that helped them start prioritizing each other
✅ A reminder to celebrate others (and yourself) in small meaningful ways
✅ Jenny’s birthday message and invitation for listeners to encourage David

Chapters

00:01 Opening and why this episode is extra special
01:10 Meet Jenny Townsend and the purpose of the podcast
02:05 Introducing David and celebrating his birthday publicly
03:05 How Jenny and David met playing kickball in 2009
05:12 “Love at first kick” and the moment he stood out
07:10 The day David showed up not in kickball clothes
09:35 The “loud and obnoxious” rumor and the plot twist
11:10 Giving him her number and the engagement-ending phone call
12:25 First real date watching the Dolphins and the start of “their story”
14:10 Dating, marriage, and building 16 years together
15:40 Jenny’s tribute to David’s steadiness, patience, and support
18:10 Business partnership lessons and “what funds the fun”
20:05 Different upbringings and the friction of merging worlds
23:05 The turning point: making each other a priority
25:30 Happy birthday message, listen

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In this episode of The Stroke It Podcast, host Jenny Townsend sits down with internationally known “Love Doctor” Anil Gupta for a deep, practical conversation on love, marriage, friendship, and what it really takes to build relationships that last. From surviving financial collapse and near-suicide to rebuilding his life, marriage, and career, Anil shares the simple tools and frameworks he now teaches to couples, families, and even world leaders.

Together, Jenny and Anil unpack why relationships and health are the two pillars of a meaningful life, how to choose the right partner (and be the right partner), and why so many of us were never taught the basics of communication, forgiveness, and emotional growth. Anil shares his “happiness formula,” his three non-negotiables for any relationship, and his ABCD method for spotting red flags before you get in too deep.

If you’ve ever felt unseen in your marriage, disappointed by friends, scared to start over, or stuck in resentment you can’t quite release, this episode will give you language, tools, and hope. It’s down-to-earth, funny, and deeply honest—meant to help you love better, choose better, and show up as the best version of yourself in every relationship.

What You’ll Hear in This Episode

✅ Why Anil calls relationships and health the two most important parts of life
✅ The three traits to look for in any partner, friend, or business relationship
✅ How to use the “ABCD” rule to spot misalignment and collect the right data on people
✅ A simple “A, B, C” friend audit to protect your energy and time
✅ How to make new friends as an adult through proximity and shared interests
✅ The difference between giving your happiness away and choosing it on purpose
✅ Anil’s “G x G x G” happiness formula: give, gratitude, and growth
✅ Why making your partner your number one priority changes your whole family
✅ How small daily acts of kindness and appreciation rebuild trust and connection
✅ The role of forgiveness in healing infidelity, betrayal, and old family wounds

Chapters

00:01 Meet Anil Gupta, the Love Doctor
01:42 Anil’s story, mission, and why relationships matter most
08:22 The happiness formula: G x G x G explained
13:40 Relationships and health as the core of a meaningful life
16:04 ABCD: always be collecting data on people
18:56 Friend audits: A, B, and C players in your life
20:30 Finding new friends and community as an adult
23:31 Dating smarter: the three-trait Smart Select System
26:56 What men and women really want but rarely say
29:20 Love languages, snuggle time, and learning to meet needs
35:26 Making your partner the priority (and what your kids learn from it)
41:44 Everyday appreciation, acts of kindness, and repair
42:10 Self-worth, forgiveness, and not giving your happiness away
45:40 Final encouragement: ch

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In this solo episode of The Stroke It Podcast, host Jenny Townsend opens up about one of the toughest parts of growth: choosing to walk away from people, places, and commitments that no longer align with who you are. She shares the story of stepping back from a women’s partnership she once loved and believed in, and what it looks like to honor your values even when it means leaving a table you helped build.

Jenny also gets real about family patterns, holiday drama, and the quiet resentment that can build when you keep showing up out of obligation instead of genuine connection. From navigating hard conversations she’d rather avoid to seeing how other women quietly made the same choice to leave, she walks you through the inner work of asking: Who am I? Who do I want around me? And what kind of future am I really designing?

If you’re heading into a new year feeling overextended, underappreciated, or out of alignment with certain relationships or roles, this episode will give you permission to pause, reflect, and create better boundaries—without feeling like a quitter. It’s honest, practical, and meant to help you protect your energy so you can pour into the people and spaces that pour back into you.

What You’ll Hear in This Episode

✅ Why Jenny chose to walk away from a partnership she once dreamed about
✅ How to recognize when a group, role, or relationship no longer aligns with your values
✅ The tension between wanting to be honest and not wanting to hurt someone’s feelings
✅ Simple boundary shifts for friends or family who constantly “dump” on you
✅ How to stop being everyone’s free therapist and reclaim time for your own mental health
✅ Ideas for gently redirecting negative conversations or encouraging therapy and support
✅ Why it’s okay to skip family traditions that leave you anxious, resentful, or drained
✅ How to intentionally seek out rooms, communities, and careers that reflect where you want to go
✅ A year-end reflection practice to decide who and what comes with you into the new year
✅ Jenny’s reminder to be generous—with your time, energy, and love—without forgetting yourself

Chapters

00:00 Letting go without feeling like a quitter
00:51 New year, new lens on what no longer serves you
01:14 The women’s partnership Jenny chose to leave
02:21 Self-reflection and asking who you want at your table
04:22 Boundaries with negative, draining family members
05:12 Time limits, redirecting venting, and suggesting therapy
07:20 Choosing spaces and communities that lift you up
08:56 Reviewing the past year: what’s working and what isn’t
10:41 Walking away from family holiday drama
12:04 Final encouragement to stay true to yourself and let go with love

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Did you know there are free downloads available on my website? Go to All Products | Jenny Alday Townsend and snag the 4 Ground Rules to Elevate your life. Planning your future? Develop your 1-3-5 and change your life path!