Higher Love: the podcast with Reggie and Jodie Howard

Ep 50: Bigger IS Better!

regjod@gmail.com (Jodie Howard) — Thu, 9 May 2024 19:00:00 +0000

💥And just like that… It’s our 50th episode of Higher Love: the podcast!!!! Can you believe it?! 💟 We started this venture as a passion project for our 30th wedding anniversary (in lieu of renewing our vows in Italy...remember? 🤣) And here we are almost 2 years later with 50 episodes under our proverbial podcasting belt. I can't help but think how Reggie starts every episode by saying “It’s about to get real” And whoa!! Did we get real😳😅 I don’t think either of us realized just how REAL we would get over these 50 episodes 😬 We’ve laughed and cried and argued and bantered(ofc!) We’ve done deep dives into ALL the hot topics, shared our successes and challenges and TMI (at times) a most of all, we've been vulnerable in ways I hadn’t ever expected And guess what?? We are just getting started!!! 💥Reggie has some BIG plans for our podcast (or so he reveals) You’ll have to listen in to discover what he's cooking up!! 💥Celebrate with us! Take a listen to our 50th episode: Bigger IS Better TODAY!!

Ep 49: Banter as...Foreplay??

regjod@gmail.com (Jodie Howard) — Thu, 2 May 2024 04:00:00 +0000

⚠️ Warning ⚠️ I’m rolling in HOT on this week’s episode 😂 Listen- (it's all Reggie's fault) 🤣 Because, most times, when we sit down to record an episode of Higher Love... My Enneagram 9 (my cool, calm, and collected self) is most present But this week.. Thanks to that earlier (rather heated) discussion - the one that was all his fault 😂 (my spicy, punchy, aggressive) 8 Wing was still leading the charge and she wasn’t ready to calm down any time soon 😤 Tbh, it led us quite nicely to this week’s actual podcast topic… Banter and the roll that banter plays in our relationship It’s interesting, because the ONE thing people comment on ALL the time, is our ability (and apparent commitment) to banter It took me some years to realize not all relationship engage in wordplay like we do and that some couples actually NEVER banter 🤨 Personally, he and I can’t even imagine what that would be like in relationship... I mean other than it’d be a LOT quieter, a LOT less chaotic and probably a LOT less chafing?? 😂 But, in all seriousness, what role does Banter actually play in our relationship? And why is it, that he and I continue to indulge in such witty repartee for 30+ years? ⚠️Warning ⚠️ - spoiler alert - the answer (at least in part) to this particular question, is right here in this week’s title 😉 Ep 49: Banter…as Foreplay??

Ep 48: All Access Pass

regjod@gmail.com (Jodie Howard) — Thu, 25 Apr 2024 04:00:00 +0000

How much access do you and your partner have in each others lives? 💸 Do you share access to all your money, credit cards and bank accounts 📞What about full access to each other’s phones and social media accounts ⏰And how about complete access to each other's personal space - their time and energy? 🤨When is access healthy and when can it become a detriment? 🤔Ultimately, is there such a thing as TOO much access in a relationship?? 😅All these questions (and more) get answered in this week's episode of Higher Love the podcast Ep 48: All Access is now live!! Listen today and let us know what you think… How much access is TOO much??

Ep 47:I Gotta Be Me!

regjod@gmail.com (Jodie Howard) — Thu, 4 Apr 2024 04:00:00 +0000

How much of YOU… of your persona, what you value, the way you move through the world, and even the way you see yourself must shift or change for the person you love? How often should you oblige them and their needs, even if it creates conflict within your own desires? Someone recently asked me this and personally, I find the answer to be super nuanced. Part of me wants to cry NEVER!! You should never lose yourself to your partner, that instead, you should always remain true to yourself… buttttt that wouldn’t be in keeping with my actual lived experience. Partnership equates to compromise... and sometimes -it feels like ALL compromise 😅 But partnership also equates to honoring yourself And that honoring of self gets to take place while in the process of shifting and growing within the relationship The trick then… becomes finding a balance between the two 🙃 Since this question really got me thinking, I decided to ask Reggie about it and see what he thinks… A lively discussion on the ongoing balancing act (sometimes battle😬) between the individual’s needs and the relationship’s needs ensued!

Ep 46:Is Love Blind?

regjod@gmail.com (Jodie Howard) — Thu, 28 Mar 2024 04:00:00 +0000

Ok friends😅I am not totally sure where to begin... During this week’s podcast episode, Reggie had me… disbelieving, speechless, incredulous, confused and ofc laughing… pretty much all at the same time 😝 Let me just start here... Have you watched Love is Blind? And do you have any particular thoughts or feelings about the show? 😳 Well friends, my husband sure does!😅 😂 He ((the man who, obtw, LOVES the Real Housewives)) not only REFUSES to watch Love is Blind, but is appalled whenever Olivia and I have it on. So much so, that we only watch it when he isn’t home. But, the other day, he came home earlier than expected… during the wedding episode… right when Clay said no to AD… at the altar😬 Y’all … Reggie went coo coo for cocoa puffs...right here in our living room 😂 It’s not like him to express such intense emotion about things, especially things on TV 😆 SO I thought it might be good to get to the bottom of this... and I decided to ask him -on this week’s podcast of Higher Love- What EXACTLY about Love is BLind is so offensive?? Well, my friends -insert a heavy sigh- I apologize in advance 🥴 I opened Pandora’s box 😱 I unleashed the Dragon 😵‍💫 I unwittingly exposed something that should have remained unearthed 🤐 I mean, I guess I shouldn’t be surprised? Knowing him like I do?? And yet, his response ... I mean- it was totally unexpected AND imho, TOTALLY ridiculous 😆 And wayyyyy more telling of his own stuff than of Love is Blind 😂 I'm curious- what do you think?? Episode 46: Is Love Blind? is now Live and Good luck with this one my friends😉🤣

Ep 45: Pet Peeves?

regjod@gmail.com (Jodie Howard) — Thu, 21 Mar 2024 04:00:00 +0000

Pet Peeves- we’ve all got them and can easily spot our partners’ - especially when you’ve been together for over 30 years 😜 Recently, Reggie and I hosted a Live round of “Ask Us Anything” on my Instagram Stories at the time, we were asked to share some of our Pet Peeves. Reggie immediately replied with the sweet, albeit unrealistic answer “.... none” and went on to say that he couldn’t think of any🤨 Unnntil, we started answering the next few “Ask Us Anything” questions - which obtw, had NOTHING to do with Pet Peeves- and suddenly, he couldn’t stop listing off all the things that I do that he finds particularly annoying!😅 In that moment, I decided mayyyybe we needed to unpack this topic a little further?😂 And that maybe it would be a good idea to give these grievances more airtime than just the 60 seconds that an IG story allows? Our latest podcast episode created the perfect space for the airing of grievances… Interestingly enough, while in the process of unpacking pet peeves, we ended up in a totally different spot... one where Reggie shares some of the things he likes best about me!😳 Funny things about grievances… when you allow them to be aired out, be fully seen and heard in a safe space… it often creates room so that whatever is lying beneath the surface can rise to the top and given the opportunity to be seen and heard as well 🥰

Ep 44: The ONE

regjod@gmail.com (Jodie Howard) — Thu, 14 Mar 2024 04:00:00 +0000

Many of us have searched -or are still searching- for “The ONE" You know, the ONE … that ONE person who, you find among billions, that’s your soulmate, your perfect match and sent by the universe to complete your life 🤣😜😝 Okayyyyy so it's not really like that!! 😂 I prefer to think of “the ONE” more like… that person who not only “gets” you but also likes and loves you- and I’m talking about the REAL you It’s that person you trust deeply and want to share ALL the things with - even conflict It's someone who you can laugh and grow and play with And ultimately, the ONE is that person who is ready and willing to partner with you through ALL of the ups and downs and in and outs that life can bring. While Reggie and I found each other over 30 years ago… Recently, I was asked how did we KNOW? How, from a very early stage, and at a very young age, did we actually KNOW we were each other’s person? I thought this was a great question annnnd I realized I wasn’t totally sure 😅 Well, at least, I hadn't thought about it in a REALLY long time… So, I figured this would be a great podcast convo! Ep 44: The One is now streaming Live PS- If you’ve found your person…how did you know they were the one??

Ep 43: Beef

regjod@gmail.com (Jodie Howard) — Thu, 7 Mar 2024 05:00:00 +0000

Have you ever started an argument with the person you love just because… well, you can?? 😂 Yeah, I’ve been known to do this from time to time What can I say??🤷🏽‍♀️ If you know anything about my personal archetypes or my natal chart you might reference the fact that …. While I’m *mostly* a peaceful enneagram 9, I also have a strong 8 wing 👊🏽 Enneagram 8’s, known as The Challenger, are self-confident, strong, and assertive. They revel in challenges and are well known conflict starters Or maybe it’s the fact that Mars, the masculine planet of strength and supremacy, known for its ability to instigate and take action is conjunct (sits directly) my ascendant -our ascendent represents our outward expression and personality. Or possibly it’s because Aries -the god of war- is my IC, our IC represents our roots, it’s where we came from and also where we go to for comfort. Any who grew up with me knows I can be scrappy as heck and if I’m comfortable enough to be scrappy and assertive with you… you are truly my person😆 Orrrrr could it even be that mayyybe I am well aware of the fact that my scrappy, assertive, combative side is the part of my personality that Reggie is most attracted to?? I’m pretty sure it’s ALL of the above😝🤣😆😬 AlI know is, when this all comes together - oftentimes out of the blue- it’s like 👊🏽🥊🔥🚀🧨💪🏾☄️💣😵‼️ The most amusing part, at least to me😂 is that there is rarely (if ever) an actual end to the conflict😆 it’s the CONFLICT that interests me…not the perfectly tidy solution So naturally, I rarely (if ever) let the subject die because well, as you will hear... where is the fun in that???? Ep 43:Beef is now live

Ep 42: I feel like an orange...

regjod@gmail.com (Jodie Howard) — Thu, 29 Feb 2024 05:00:00 +0000

The Orange Peel Theory ...have any of you tried this one on your partner? It’s when, out of the blue, you say to your partner “I feel like an orange…” and their response warrants either a green flag or a red flag 😅 A version of it has been trending on TikTok and while at first I thought this trend was kinda silly, it turns out there is actual psychology behind it. The psychology is based on what are called “bids” or simple opportunities for engagement with your partner in everyday, often considered mundane ways. The theory being that the more often a partner accepts your “bid” for attention and awareness, there is greater likelihood of long term relationship success and that small, consistent acts of kindness (rather than grandiose gestures) deliver the core message that you truly care about someone. The Orange Peel Theory is said to be a commentary on the nuts and bolts of your relationship… So I decided to try the Orange Peel Theory on Reggie, live, on this week's podcast episode… and the results well, are quite entertaining 😂 How do you think he did?

Ep 41: Feelings, Freedom and Flow

regjod@gmail.com (Jodie Howard) — Thu, 22 Feb 2024 05:00:00 +0000

Ever since Reggie left his corporate gig, he’s been reevaluating ALL the things 😆 Mostly, he’s been trying to figure out what he wants to do next - which hasn’t been easy. Much of his challenge has been around allowing himself to do what he actually FEELS like doing… rather than following the prescribed path for success. Up until now, his energies have always been focused on goal setting techniques that created specific sustainable, predictable outcomes which - is all fine and good… except that - the work he was doing and the result he was getting, wasn’t bringing him joy. So he’s begun approaching these next steps in his career and life in a radically different way… He’s begun using his FEELINGS as his guidepost! Y'all this is BEYOND huge! For the majority of his adult life, his FEELINGS have been the LAST thing he would check in with especially when it came to setting a goal or tackling a job. Determining how he wants to feel and allowing himself to LEAD with those feelings is already creating dramatically different results and in this week’s episode he shares his FEELINGS with all of us! Episode 41: Feelings, Freedom and Flow is now Live

Ep 40: Is Love Enough?

regjod@gmail.com (Jodie Howard) — Thu, 15 Feb 2024 05:00:00 +0000

You’ve heard the adage… Love is all you need But is that true? In a relationship ...is Love really Enough? Reggie and I have been together and loved each other for over 30 years but Was it LOVE- and love alone- that got us through ALL the ups and downs, the disappointments and heartaches, the misunderstandings and misalignments? 😵Spoiler alert... Nope! 😆 We both agree that to say "love is all we need" is a gross oversimplification and love isn't ALL that is needed to get your where you want to go....that is if you want to experience in a long lasting spicy, loving, fun, continually evolving relationship. The way we see it... There are other key ingredients, yes mixed with lots of love, to get us where we are today. What are those other necessary ingredients?? Listen today! As we continue to share our relationship secrets with you in this episode of Higher Love the podcast

Ep 39: The Happiness Quotient

regjod@gmail.com (Jodie Howard) — Thu, 8 Feb 2024 05:00:00 +0000

Is there a happiness quotient in your relationship? Apparently there is one in mine 😂 Surely, you were also lucky enough to have a partner who created some arbitrary way to measure and predict how often you’d be happy with them versus the amount of times you weren’t?? No? I can’t imagine why not! 🤣 The best part might be that this metric was supposedly shared with me 30+ years ago… in hopes of managing my expectations, so that I would be able to predict the level of wedded bliss I could look forward to. I can assure you this metric was never shared with me… not until we recording this week’s episode We were fresh off a week of vacay Reggie came into this episode, guns blazing aiming for a new round of verbal sparring and throwing his clever Disney analogies out there, but, as you will soon hear, this one took an unexpected turn against him😉

Ep 38: Back to Politics

regjod@gmail.com (Jodie Howard) — Thu, 1 Feb 2024 05:00:00 +0000

Any other Hamilton fans out there?? It’s my personal fave!!! You know that part, where, after Phillip’s deadly duel and Alexander and Eliza and their life basically fall apart? It’s one of the MOST intense parts of the musical…the tension is so palpable, the grief and sadness are too real- the audience is holding its collective breath and it’s all getting to be too much?? That’s when James Madison interjects “Can we Get back to Politics?” and Jefferson pleadingly responds “Please?!” Finally- that HUGE exhale occurs- with a little humor added in and The Election of 1800 swoops in to move the plot and emotions along??? Yeah… I kinda feel like that’s the space that Reggie and I were in at the time of this podcast recording we were finally able to exhale While we’ve only recorded three episodes since Reggie left this job, it had been a longgg month plus of high intensity and squirmy discomfort and icky uncertainty Then… we went to Disney World ... only the happiest place on the planet! where we were able to gain some much needed perspective, breath a little lighter and get back to (our style of) politics Ep 38: Back to Politics brings a lightness back to our episodes We’re back to the banter, back to the laughter and with new gained perspectives and insights.... we are getting back to ourselves!

Ep 37: I've Been Drinking More...

regjod@gmail.com (Jodie Howard) — Thu, 25 Jan 2024 14:27:02 +0000

In relationship, there is often one partner who feels called to explore things like personal development, inner healing and mindset work MUCH more than the other 😂 Inevitably, that partner, the one who tackles the deep dives and clears out excess baggage, begins to shift and grow and expand in new ways ✨ That same partner also creates a shift, a new dynamic, within the relationship itself and that can sometimes create strain or tension in parts of the relationship 😅 And while that partner can’t MAKE the other person get on board, or grow in the same ways, they CAN make gentle suggestions (over and over) but must ultimately decide to simply lead by example😆 In case it isn’t crystal clear…I’m THAT partner 🤣 I’m the one who’s been leading the charge, learning about myself, shifting my mindset, using ALL the tools, holding space for our future selves, dreaming the BIG dreams, etc etc etc Throughout my never ending metamorphosis, Reggie has been super supportive and mostly interested in my journey 😉 He's even dabbled a little- here and there But he had often seen this all this "stuff" as part of “Jodie’s Journey” not necessarily a road he needed to travel down too… Until Now 😎 His Tower Moment totally changed this 🙌🏻 👏🏽 ✌🏽 It opened him -and our relationship- in ways we hadn’t expected! For example… I actually caught him, just the other day, sitting on the couch, in the middle of the afternoon, with the TV turned off with his JOURNAL in his lap... he was writing out this thoughts and feelings!! 😳 🎉 😎 🤯 Ya’ll it’s a Whole New World around here 🤣 Join us for this week’s episode of Higher Love: I've Been Drinking More as we explore this new world together!

Ep 36:Silver Linings

regjod@gmail.com (Jodie Howard) — Thu, 18 Jan 2024 19:20:00 +0000

This episode😅 TBH, part of me debated whether or not to even share it😐 Part of me thought... I could just keep it in the vault- just for us...who would ever know?? But then Reggie and I talked about it and decided to go ahead and put it out there 🫣 And still, I’m not totally sure where to begin. I could write about all that we were processing in the wake of Reggie walking away from his job- and the fact that there wasn't any other job lined up I could also write about how this experience has brought us and our family closer than ever before, and how he was able to utilize Olivia, our oldest child, and her gifts in ways he hadn’t ever expected💓 But, I think the thing that really stands out, is the level of vulnerability and realness that takes place in this particular episode During our last episode, I shared that Reggie was being more vulnerable with you all than ever before. Ummmm, well, this episode takes that vulnerability to the next level…and beyond 🥹 At times, as you will hear, it was a challenge for us to keep it together so, basically we stopped trying to “keep it together” and instead just kept talking…and recording 😅 Ep 36: Silver Linings is a super intimate glimpse into our world and if you are a sympathy crier (like me), you might wanna have some tissues -or your shirt sleeve at the ready while listening😂 Listen TODAY on Apple, Spotify and Google

Ep 35: Reggie's Tower Moment

regjod@gmail.com (Jodie Howard) — Thu, 11 Jan 2024 05:00:00 +0000

A Tower Moment is often described as the crumbling of the status quo where -"The Tower" whatever it represents (relationship, health, money, job, business) - comes crashing to the ground. I also see the Tower Moment as a period of sudden change, chaos, and upheaval where our sense of self, of safety and stability is not only called into question but gets completely torn down by outside forces. It’s one of those “moments” in life that, once it happens, you can no longer see things in the same way again. Ever. While Tower Moments are, understandably, unwanted and even feared- there is a terrible beauty hidden within them. They are the great catalysts of personal awakening and deep transformation. When you are to learn - these "moments" create unparalleled opportunities that allow you to rise from the ashes and begin anew -and to arise in ways you hadn’t even thought possible! We’ve all had Tower Moments- haven’t we? Most of the time, we don’t choose to broadcast them to the world via a podcast 😂 But Reggie has😳 He recently experienced a Tower Moment of epic proportions. And he’s decided to share - not only the “moment” -but also the internal chaos and feelings of instability that ensues He's getting more vulnerable than ever before. This is as real as it gets y’all! Episode 35: Reggie’s Tower Moment is now Live

Ep 34: #AdultingwithDisabilities

regjod@gmail.com (Jodie Howard) — Thu, 4 Jan 2024 05:00:00 +0000

Many of you have been traveling Rosie’s journey with us. In case you haven’t…our daughter Rosie, who is now an adult, was diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy when she was a toddler And while those early years were nothing short of nightmarish… navigating specialists, therapists, diagnosises and hospitals What we couldn’t have been prepared for is that there will be a time when this entire support system simply goes away It’s the craziest thing really… In their early 20’s, the highly curated, connected network of physicians, specialists, and therapists suddenly disappears And once they “age out” of medical care and facilities that have followed them their whole lives these adults -with lifelong disabilities- are somehow expected to find a new team of physician and basically fend for themselves While, I understand these medical centers might be geared for children’s care, the part that makes ZERO sense is that there are VERY few doctors and specific medical centers that are willing to take on adults with complex special needs Ya’ll it’s the craziest thing! And I feel it speaks to the larger conversation of how we, as a society, view adults with disabilities. Ep 34 #AdultingwithDisabilites isn’t the earliest conversation but it brings you on along for a small part of the ride as Reggie and I attempt to navigate the deeply frustrating aspects of this journey Expand your awareness on Adulting with Disabilities and listen today on Apple, Spotify or Google

Ep 33: Loving Chocolate

regjod@gmail.com (Jodie Howard) — Thu, 28 Dec 2023 05:00:00 +0000

1967- January 23…Reggie Howard was born in Macon Georgia 1967- June 12…the Supreme Court ruled in favor of Mildred and Richard Loving This is the ruling that effectively legalized interracial marriage in the United States finally overturning all so-called anti-miscegenation laws. 1967!! Y’all this happened in OUR lifetime… well, at least it was Reggie’s lifetime🤣 Seriously tho… Every June 12th, I pause to give special thanks to Mildred and Richard Loving and how their love unwittingly paved the way for couples all over this country - couples just like Reggie and me. Their story, all they endured for each other, including jail time🤬 brings perspective to our relationship and what we went through to be together While plenty of people objected to us getting married…and having children -it was never against the law 😳 Just the thought of this injustice gets me super fired up😆 plus today’s podcast recording came after an already challenging morning… as you will soon hear about 🍫 In the end - all that truly matters is that Love is Love is LOVE🖤

Ep 31: Sorry Not Sorry

regjod@gmail.com (Jodie Howard) — Thu, 14 Dec 2023 05:00:00 +0000

🎙BREAKING NEWS 🎙 Your FAVORITE Podcast 💗HIGHER LOVE💗 starring me and Reggie is BACK!! Better than ever- if I do say so myself 😂 While I know you’ve missed our meandering relationship chats and all the insights into our 30+ years of marriage and parenting 😳I do have to warn you… Life has thrown some SUPER unexpected curves at us as of late andddd we will be taking them on… in real time, right here on our podcast - wish us luck 🙏🏽 No spoilers! but suffice it to say...we are tackling some BIG - like HUGE- life issues over here So this season... We’re getting even more REAL, more vulnerable, whether we planned to or not, than ever before 😅 But before you get too concerned, you can rest assured... our playful banter, along with Reggie's sidebar comments remain! But NOW for THIS episode...I need to know!!!! Is it challenging for your partner -or maybe for you- to say those three, simple, magical words I. am. Sorry. 😆 This happens to be something we’ve (erm, mostly I've) been navigating i.e. how to live with someone who sees a simple apology as the ultimate expression of failure - for a looonggg time now😂 and while we are still making our way through this particular impasse, hopefully you'll find there’s a nugget or insight or laugh in this week's episode that you will enjoy 🥰 🎙Ep 31: Sorry Not Sorry of Higher Love the Podcast is now LIVE

Ep 32: Phubbing...for divorce?

regjod@gmail.com (Jodie Howard) — Thu, 14 Dec 2023 05:00:00 +0000

“Phubbing” ever heard of it? I surely hadn’t But no worries - Reggie explains it to us and he even goes so far as to give us a first hand demo of phubbing while we’re on air Personally, this wasn’t my favorite part of the episode But it *might* offer some insights as to why phubbing has been cited as a leading cause of divorce? Take a listen and let us know… How do you feel about Phubbing? Do you think it's cause for divorce?? Ep 32: Phubbing...for divorce? is now streaming- Listen Today!

Ep 30: Horse Magic

regjod@gmail.com (Jodie Howard) — Wed, 28 Jun 2023 19:34:57 +0000

Years ago when we were struggling, trying to figure how to best support our young daughter with cerebral palsy, someone mentioned horseback riding

I had never heard of horses being used for physical therapy and at first I thought they were a little crazy.

The idea of putting my baby girl who could barely sit and hold her head up,much less stand on - a horse seemed like the worst idea ever -lol!

However, we had tried SO many things and nothing seemed to be making much of a difference- so I was open to trying just about anything that possibly could help her.

And so began our magical journey with therapeutic riding.

To put it simply...Therapeutic Riding has supported Rosie in countless ways!

And while there is tons of fascinating science behind why this type of therapy works SO well, and I have seen all the ways it assists her physically…

It’s the magical, mystical part, the deep connection between human and horse that I find the most significant, the most fascinating, and the most powerful!

Rosie has been riding for almost 15 years now.

And her weekly ride is THE thing that fills her cup

Riding replenishes her physically, emotionally, mentally and spiritually.

Equine Assisted Therapy is a gift, not just for our Rosie girl, but for so many other children and adults who are faced each day with a variety of physical, mental and/or emotional challenges.

In this week’s episode of Higher Love: the podcast we share more about the power of horses and this magical connection!

Be sure to listen, rate, review and subscribe today!

Ep 29: Happy Anniversary!

regjod@gmail.com (Jodie Howard) — Thu, 22 Jun 2023 02:34:07 +0000

“What would you tell your younger self about being married to me for 31 years?” This is the question I posed to Reggie as we began this, our anniversary edition of Higher Love: the podcast, and while his answer doesn’t totally surprise me 😆 this enneagram 3 and double aquarius hubby of mine does LOVE to be “right” 🤣... It does lead to a much deeper conversation ✨ One where we explore the importance of leaning into self-trust.. even when the odds are stacked against you, of listening to your gut instincts... no matter how old you are, of allowing your feelings, rather than pure logic… to lead the way This episode also celebrates the FIRST anniversary of our podcast creation and recording!! Basically, this episode starts off as one BIG celebration 🎉 🎉And it’s a good thing because, I feel, the more we celebrate in life, the MORE there is to celebrate. What will you take time to celebrate in your life today?

Ep 28: It Couldn't Be Done?!

regjod@gmail.com (Jodie Howard) — Wed, 14 Jun 2023 15:58:41 +0000

👀Does your partner like to recite poetry? Mine does🤭 And while there is plenty to say about this particular episode I feel that THE highlight of this episode is when I get Reggie to recite a poem for us 😳😂 Yep! and this isn’t just any poem it’s one he learned wayyyy back in the 8th grade, we’re talking back in 1984 people😳🤣 According to him, this particular poem helped mold his mindset, his future and his life back when he was 14. He has never forgotten it and in fact, He makes our children learn it when they were are in the 8th grade too😳 😆 ☕️A little tea on Reggie Not only does he enjoy reciting poetry from his middle school and high school years ✍🏽He also enjoys penning his own original poems He creates a new poem for me, usually scribed in a card on my birthday or anniversary Yes, some of them do start with Roses are Red 🙃 and you can be sure they are always sugary sweet and filled with love…just like him 🥰 Mayyyybe in a future episode, I’ll have him read an original poem or two😉 But for today, I invite you to enjoy his latest recitation of “It Couldn’t Be Done” written by E.A. Guest and all the other fun stuff we chat about!

Ep: 27 Feelin' Froggy

regjod@gmail.com (Jodie Howard) — Wed, 7 Jun 2023 15:22:11 +0000

Reggie told me he had a topic for this week's podcast episode 🙌🏽

He lied 🤥 😂

Or rather,from the time he told me he had a topic till the time we sat down to record...

he TOTALLY forgot what it was🙄

Needless to say, some banter ensued because basically, this episode,

the one we were in the midst of recording, had no topic 🤷🏽‍♀️

Soooo we started chatting, in hopes that maybe he'd remember 😂

We found our way to a discussion about human connection,

the power of setting our intentions for each day,

the importance of being seen, acknowledged and heard,

along with the power of holding space for our fellow humans.

📣All of this led to our FIRST call to action…to be more like Rosie!

Rosie, our adult daughter with special needs, leads with kindness in every interaction, EVERYday.

She offers a warm smile and heartfelt greeting to anyone she comes in contact with.

She chooses to spread love and good vibes to ALL, despite her personal challenges.

Everywhere she goes and in everything she does- Rosie embodies the power of human connection💖

The good news is...THIS is something we can ALL do!!

Ep 27: Feelin' Froggy is now live

Listen and learn how you can “Have a Rosie day!” too 🥰

And no, he never did remember his idea for a topic🙄🤣

Ep 26: Let's Talk Legacy

regjod@gmail.com (Jodie Howard) — Wed, 31 May 2023 13:00:00 +0000

Legacy is often portrayed as some grandiose effect something experienced only in a distant future, reserved only for others, that happens when you’re no longer around to actively experience it. 👉🏽However, I feel that legacy is NOW Legacy is always happening in the present 🤯 It is created each moment, along every step of the journey. I feel that we are each a living legacy✌🏽 one that we are continually creating through our connection with the universe and with others. 😎Reggie and I have frequent encounters with our living legacies, some of which are highly entertaining - at least we think so 😂 🤓And I find the ones we didn’t even realize we were creating to be particularly rewarding! Be sure to listen in to this week’s episode of Higher Love: the Podcast, we share some of recent encounters with our own living legacy! What does your living legacy look like?

Ep 25: Increased Intimacy

regjod@gmail.com (Jodie Howard) — Wed, 24 May 2023 15:28:08 +0000

Anyone can have sex but how do you keep intimacy…beyond the physical…alive in relationship? I feel like keeping the flames of intimacy going is an integral part of a healthy relationship and no matter what Reggie claims in this episode…we all know that intimacy isn’t just about sex 🤣 There are LOTS of layers, nuances and depth to it I feel that lasting intimacy is about staying vulnerable with each other It’s about sharing your hopes and dreams and deepest fears and allowing your partner to see ALL sides of you -especially the parts you consider messy, or unsightly, or downright ugly 🙈 Staying vulnerable and in that space of intimacy for 30+ years has had PLENTY of challenges We have both struggled with it over the years. The simple truth is, it isn’t always easy to keep the flames of intimacy burning bright howeverr, Reggie and I have discovered that while we didn’t always get it right and often fumbled along the way… it is so worth it! Refusing to allow that flame of intimacy to expire in our relationship has made all the difference! Listen to Ep 25: Increased Intimacy today!

Ep 24: Abundance All Around

regjod@gmail.com (Jodie Howard) — Wed, 17 May 2023 04:00:00 +0000

How do you define Abundance? What does it look and feel like for you?? Reggie and I continue to grow in our definition and understanding of Abundance. For a long time, we could only see it as money, good works or wealth flowing IN to our lives But what about Abundance that flows OUT…like paying bills and taxes? Is it possible to see that as Abundance too?? Over the years, as we’ve shifted our perspective, We’ve been able to bring our attention and focus to ALL aspects of abundance - doing this has made ALL the difference! And the most rewarding part is seeing how this type of Abundance has become a part of our children’s lives too! Curious how we did it? Ep 24: Abundance All Around is now LIVE

Ep 23: The Universe at Play

regjod@gmail.com (Jodie Howard) — Wed, 10 May 2023 04:00:00 +0000

This episode starts out as a bit of a vent session... one where I share my recent experiences of attempting to navigate our daughter, Rosie, through the world From physically transporting her places, to the challenges we are facing with her aging out of the public school system…some days I just get tired of it all 🙈 And some days, it even feels as if the world, the universe itself, is set up against me, just waiting to knock me down 🥊 Well, not so much me -Jodie- as much as -Me-the mom of an adult child with significant special needs So some days I just gotta let the angst out ...and this happens to be one of those days🤣 Interestingly enough, as I voice some of my frustrations and begin to feel seen and heard...the conversation shifts It shifts into us chatting about the power of the universe at play in our lives and how, ultimately, we each get to decide how we interact and respond to whatever type of “play” the Universe is throwing our way.

Ep 22: Guess Who's Coming to Dinner?

regjod@gmail.com (Jodie Howard) — Wed, 3 May 2023 04:00:00 +0000

In this Episode we’re taking you back...wayyyyyyy back

Yep, we’re hopping into our hot tub time machine

to revisit that epic weekend

the one when....

Reggie met my parents for the very first time

This became an epic IRL meeting for some *slightly* significant reasons

I was pregnant

I was quitting school

I was getting married

I was moving to California

I broke all of that to them just a few weeks prior

And btw, did I also mention that yea, he’s a bit older than me, he’s in the Navy and ummmm, he’s black

Andddd they had yet to meet the guy

True Story.

I’m not gonna lie…it was A LOT...for all of us {{except for maybe Reggie😂}}

Curious how it all went down?

Listen Up..because Ep 22: Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner is now LIVE!

Ep 21: Peaches and Roses

regjod@gmail.com (Jodie Howard) — Wed, 26 Apr 2023 04:00:00 +0000

I did something I've never done before😂 I checked our podcast analytics and discovered that our most listened to episode is..."Ep 15: Rocky Road" 🧐I found this SUPER interesting! In that particular episode we chat about the more challenging years in our marriage and what we did to move through them💥 I decided to ask Reggie about it... So he could share his insights as to why "Rocky Road" is our most listened to episode which all led to the question of...Is marriage hard? Many people seem to believe that "marriage" and "hard" are synonymous😂 And so, this might be an unpopular opinion... But we don’t think so🤷🏼‍♀️ Reggie and I refuse to ascribe to the pervading narrative of "marriage is hard work" 🌹To be clear, we aren’t saying it’s all “peaches and roses”😂 And we totally acknowledge there are plenty of oppositions and disagreements, misunderstandings and disconnects However, the way we see choose to see it and the way we've chosen to build our relationship is with the knowledge that... 🌍The world around us IS filled with intense challenges and various difficulties and plenty of “hard” things 🌍Most of which, are completely out of our control 👩‍❤️‍💋‍👨 Our marriage, on the other hand, IS our safe haven and sacred space 👩‍❤️‍💋‍👨Our relationship CREATES the secure ground from which we can navigate and find our footing through the ever present challenges of the world around us Join us for "Ep 21: Peaches and Roses" where we explore just how "hard" marriage can be.

Ep 20: The Enneagram Episode

regjod@gmail.com (Jodie Howard) — Wed, 19 Apr 2023 04:00:00 +0000

Reggie's been asking for it, as have many of you🥰 🥳So it’s finally here! A new podcast episode where we explore... The Enneagram!!! Some of you might be saying...the Ennea...what?? 😂 If you have no idea what I'm talking about, no worries, Reggie and I are here to break it down for you 😊 Plus, Enneagram happens to be one of my FAVORITE tools for self-exploration as well as understanding the people around us. I’ve been a student of this archetypal system for the past decade and while I’ve read so many books, listened to numerous podcasts, and even taken courses on it... My favorite way to introduce and even chat about the Enneagram is through the characters of the Hundred Acre Wood 🍯 Yep!! AA Milne (ummm, not Walt Disney- Reggie) not only created a beautiful ecosystem of memorable characters that we all know and love, but Winnie the Pooh and his friends are also AH-mazing examples of each of the 9 Enneagrams types. Have you discovered the Enneagram? I'd love to know...which Hundred Acre Wood Character are you??

Ep 19:Just Ask Reggie

regjod@gmail.com (Jodie Howard) — Wed, 12 Apr 2023 16:10:04 +0000

Forget Dear Abby…Just Ask Reggie Or, erm, maybe just don’t There is a reason our podcast wasn't created to dole out relationship advice or offer specific marital guidance This reason becomes very apparent when I ask Reggie to share his tips on how to get your partner interested in things like Human Design, Enneagram, Astrology, etc. I mean, I probably should've known better than to ask But so often people will ask me… How is Reggie, a 28 year ex-military type, so open to all the personal development, emotional well being and spiritual conversations you throw at him? And I just thought maybe he’d be able to offer some helpful insights… But as usual, my friends, this conversation takes a life of its own Episode 19: Just Ask Reggie is now Live Be sure to Listen, Subscribe, Rate and Review today!

Ep 18: The Diatribe Episode

regjod@gmail.com (Jodie Howard) — Thu, 6 Apr 2023 13:46:24 +0000

If you’ve listened to any of out podcast episodes, you’ve heard Reggie say repeatedly… “I’m just here for content” It’s become his podcast mantra of sorts😂 And yet, when we aren’t recording, We will *literally* be in the middle of a discussion or heated argument and he’ll suddenly quip…. “Now THIS would be a great topic for our podcast” TBH, I’ve kinda gotten tired of him saying this to me🤣 So I decided… to create the opportunity for him to bring his topic ideas to this week’s episode Of course, he didn’t know this, until we sat down to record 😳 What ensues, as you can probably imagine, is an episode that is not only filled with banter but it also swims all over the place… from cleaning out the garage to astrological placements 😆 Episode 18: The Diatribe is now live on Google, Apple and Spotify Be sure to listen, subscribe, rate and review today!

Ep 17: Smells Like Teen Spirit

regjod@gmail.com (Jodie Howard) — Wed, 29 Mar 2023 04:00:00 +0000

Our fourth (and final) stretch of parenting through the many adventures of teen years has officially begun...YAY us!!! For all of you who’ve raised a teen you know what type of adventure I'm talking about 😆 Teenage angst is the real deal and while this may sound strange…I actually welcome it in😳 Yep, ALL those teen feels are the signs of a typical youth growing into adulthood and when you have experienced non-typical road to adulthood, you realize that the typical teen years are actually a good thing...like a *really* good thing 😜 For the past 30 years, Reggie and I have always done things our way when it comes to parenting We’ve never been much for parenting books or blogs - not that there’s anything wrong with them- we’ve just never used them🤷🏼‍♀️ Instead, we’ve forged our own path, the one that makes the most sense to us and so, far we like to think we’ve done pretty well 😂 We've raised successful, kind and loving adult children And along with being amazing humans...we actually enjoy their company 🤣 They are simply my favorite humans There is no place I’d rather be than with just the 6 of us And the best part is they seem to enjoy our company too! Join us for Ep 17: Smells like Teen Spirit where we embark on our latest adventure into the world of teen parenting and beyond🚀

Ep 16: I Can Buy Myself Flowers

regjod@gmail.com (Jodie Howard) — Wed, 22 Mar 2023 21:05:06 +0000

Well friends, THIS might be my Favorite episode yet!! You’re probably not aware of this… I mean why would you be?😂 But Reggie happens to be uniquely obsessed with… MY birthday 🎂 I know what you’re thinking … where’s the problem here Jodie?!😂🤣 I hear you 😆 But I didn’t always love this type of attention and the pressure that I felt that came with being the center of such attention Over the years, his obsession did make me flex and grow in my own ability to receive… whether I liked it or not🙃 And while he strives to make me feel special all year long, something takes over him when my birthday rolls around😵 Somehow, my birthday has become his favorite Holiday- it’s definitely the only one he *actually* plans for😉 I realize this all sounds amazing But…he can get a little intense about the whole thing😅😬 Recently, it dawned on me that I’ve never actually inquired as to WHY it is such a BIG deal to him? In this episode of Higher Love, with all of you listening in😂 I decided to pose the simple question: “Why are you so obsessed with me, erm, I mean my birthday?!” 🤣😅 And voila! Once again, he opens up and reveals the truth behind this particular obsession😳 I invite you to join us as I peel back the layers and uncover the real truth here🔎 😂 Ep 16: I Can Buy Myself Flowers

Ep 15: Rocky Road

regjod@gmail.com (Jodie Howard) — Wed, 15 Mar 2023 16:08:52 +0000

Sometimes, the road of your relationship can get rocky... and I mean REALLY Rocky🥴 No matter how much love is present, or how long you’ve been together, or how strong you believe your foundation is It can get really tough. When you’ve been together over 30 years, there are PLENTY of rocky roads Some of these roads... you can find your way through rather quickly 🥳 other rocky roads seem to stretch on for miles and miles and miles and miles 😳 with absolutely no end in site 🙈 It's true that while the tough times aren’t as much fun for us to talk, they are a *vital* piece of our relationship In fact, the discord that surfaced down those long, winding, and seeming endless rocky roads, is what spawned my personal growth The unhappiness I was feeling forced me to find my way back to ME which then created space and room for me to find my way back to US which was the ultimate catalyst in getting us and our relationship to the place it is now. While this week’s episode, made us both a bit uncomfortable😅 {Can I just tell you how much easier it is to talk about sex!😂} We think it’s important to share multiple aspects of our relationship and I think you’ll find it worth a listen🥰 Ep. 15: Rocky Road is now streaming Be sure to Listen, Rate, Review and Subscribe Today!

Ep 14: Let's Talk About Sex Baby!

regjod@gmail.com (Jodie Howard) — Wed, 8 Mar 2023 05:00:00 +0000

Let's talk about sex baby Let’s talk about you and me Let’s talk about all the good things and the bad things that may be Let’s talk about sex… Yep, we’re going *there* today I’ll be honest, this one is a wild ride …in more ways than one😜 You’ll see, I did my best to keep this episode on track but erm, sometimes, as you will see, there are other forces - aka Reggie -at play 😂 I've learned... whenever this happens, it's best to simply let go and enjoy the ride💋 Ep 14: Let’s Talk About Sex Baby is now live on Spotify, Apple, and Google

Episode 13: Distance Makes the Heart Grow Mostly Fonder

regjod@gmail.com (Jodie Howard) — Wed, 1 Mar 2023 05:00:00 +0000

Our 30+ year relationship was forged through long distance From our first few years of living on separate coasts to the almost three decades of military life… We spent more time apart than physically together for many of the years along the way. Was it easy? No 😫 Did we enjoy it? Nope 😤 Were there casualties? Yep 😒 And valuable lessons too? You betcha 🤗 Ultimately, Thankfully😅 we learned how to make it work for us. Episode 13: Absence Makes the Heart Grow *mostly* Fonder is LIVE on Apple, Spotify and Google

Episode 12: Just as Long as They're Healthy

regjod@gmail.com (Jodie Howard) — Wed, 22 Feb 2023 05:00:00 +0000

Just as long as they’re healthy It’s every expectant parents battlecry But, ah my friends... What happens when they’re not? What happens when...you have a child that requires your around the clock care, your ever vigilant voice and unwavering advocacy? What happens to your marriage, your other children, your entire life, when a single family member isn’t “healthy”? While we can’t speak for other families, and their experience, it's time to share ours It's time to talk more about the challenges we face, the lessons we've learned and the unexpected gifts we've been given In this week’s episode, we begin to tackle what it’s like to be the parents of a child -now adult- with significant special needs. Episode 12: Just as Long as They’re Healthy is now streaming Be sure to rate, review and subscribe!

Higher Love Ep 11: 10 Things I Like About You- Sorta

regjod@gmail.com (Jodie Howard) — Wed, 15 Feb 2023 05:00:00 +0000

Well, I did it 😂 I finally threw him for a loop 😆 This wasn't my intention... I thought I was presenting a fun, easy, light-hearted topic for us to explore. Apparently, not so much 😅 If you’ve listened to our podcast, you know that none of our episodes are rehearsed, there’s no outline or discussion before hand, I come up with the topics Reggie has zero idea what's gonna be Until I hit "record" And share the topic with him Voila! 20ish minutes later We've got an new episode😎 But this week, I stumped him… by asking him to share some of the things he likes about me 😂 Seriously? 😳 THIS is what stumps him???🤨 But it ends up, being all good- mostly 🥴 This episode turns into one of those that takes on a life of its own... So much so, that I don’t have a clear synopsis for you😅 You’ll just have to listen to and then let us know what resonates with you! Ep 11: 10 Things I Like About You is now LIVE on Apple, Spotify and Google Be sure to Rate, Review and Subscribe so you won't miss an episode!

Higher Love Ep 10: Mo' Money, Mo' Money!

regjod@gmail.com (Jodie Howard) — Wed, 8 Feb 2023 05:00:00 +0000

Would you like more money in your life? Most would respond: Hell to the YES!! 👍🏼 How about if this money - possibly thousands of dollars- was to show up completely out of the blue? You'd be like: Even better!! 🙌 And what if this money isn’t for how hard you worked or how swiftly you completed a task but simply because you showed up as YOU? You're beginning to wonder: Is this a trick question?? No tricks here 🤣 You're still ALL in- right??? 🙌🏻 What if those thousands of dollars, just for being YOU, came from me and Reggie, with a note that simply said “Thanks for bringing JOY to this world” Ummm: Hell yes Jodie! Just show me the money already!! 🤣 I hear you BUT…. You’d be surprised at how many people, when faced with this *exact* situation, don’t want to accept the money! How challenging it is to accept the exact thing you say you want more of 🥴 And how accepting hundreds or even thousands is so much more uncomfortable than you'd imagine😅 Most of us aren't used to flexing our receiving muscle like this💪🏽 Most of us have been taught that we can’t possibly accept Something for Nothin’ 😵 🤯But what if Being YOU and showing up for life with Joy - is the BIGGEST "Something" you could possibly ever do? This is just ONE of the amazing lessons that tithing has brought into our lives! 👉🏽We shared in a previous episode that our BIGGEST money shifts - getting out of debt and increasing our wealth and abundance as a couple- came from the practice of tithing 👯‍♀️But the BEST part of tithing is in the GIVING to others and then watching as their lives change because of it! In Ep 10: Mo’ Money, Mo’ Money! We share more about our spiritual practice of Tithing, how people have responded to receiving money, out of the blue and the life changing shifts that can come from this practice!! Ultimately, we invite you to ask yourself…. 🧐How good are YOU at receiving....just for being YOU?

Higher Love Ep 9: Love in Black and White

regjod@gmail.com (Jodie Howard) — Wed, 1 Feb 2023 05:00:00 +0000

What’s it like being in an interracial relationship?? While, we can’t speak for all interracial couples - at least I won’t - but, not to worry, Reggie will do his best😂 Back in the early 90's, when we fell in love and decided to get married, there were PLENTY of opinions -wholy unwanted and entirely unsolicited - about how our relationship wouldn’t last- simply due to race and how we didn’t belong together- simply because of our differing skin colors and how, most of all, we were doing HUGE disservice to our future children. Many believed- and had no problem sharing their belief- that it was wholly unfair to bring individuals of mixed race into this world Despite these obtrusive, ignorant, often persistent voices We always knew what truly mattered... Our love for each other Along with the unconditional love of our children. Plain and simple, Love in Black and White is always the answer Yep, friends, we’re going there today Buckle up and enjoy the ride🥴 It’s gonna get a little bumpy It’s won’t always be PC but it’s Our truth and how we experienced it together Ep. 9 Love in Black and White is now streaming Live on Apple, Spotify and Google

Higher Love Ep 8: Reggie's #1 Rule

regjod@gmail.com (Jodie Howard) — Wed, 25 Jan 2023 05:00:00 +0000

If you’ve spent any time with us and by “us” I mean Reggie 😉 You will have heard the "#1 Rule in Life" And if you have heard it, I can bet that you haven’t forgotten it. Even if you wanted to 🤣 He is very emphatic with his #1 Rule 😳 In fact, You are probably reciting it to yourself, all these years later, as you read this post ... amiright?! 😆And, if you happened to be a child/teen whose parents happened to bring you to one of our MANY social gatherings over the past 30 years... You were probably required to memorize and recite this rule before the night was over 😅 It became like a party mantra of sorts 🤷🏼‍♀️ And according to Reggie if you follow this rule… you are all set 🦄 🌈 😍 👯‍♂️ 🤸🏿‍♂️ 💓 and if you don’t…wellllll 🥴 👋🏽If you have absolutely NO idea what I’m talking about No worries! It's all good. You’re about to hear all about it 😂 Episode 8: Reggie's #1 Rule

Higher Love Ep 7: $100 Bills Y'all

regjod@gmail.com (Jodie Howard) — Wed, 18 Jan 2023 14:43:36 +0000

One of the most divisive things in relationship is Money Moola Coin Cold Hard Cash Yep, no matter what you call it It brings up All.The.Stuff. Especially in a partnership. If you’re like Me and Reggie, we have ALWAYS “done” money differently. How to spend it. What to spend it on. How much debt is ok? Is debt ok? How to save. How much to save. Do we even bother saving? Spoiler alert, that last one...it's me. But we were a single family income household- with four kids- for most of our marriage. Which meant that there was One source of income One main account One checkbook With TWO very divergent ways of doing things. However, we found a way. Phew!! And what we discovered just might surprise you! In this episode of Higher Love, we share how we each “do” money More importantly, we share, the ONE thing that brought us together around money and how that ONE thing has brought about MORE abundance than we ever imagined! You’re gonna wanna hear this!!! Episode 7: $100 Bills Y’all is now streaming live. Be sure to Rate, Review and Subscribe so that you’ll be sure to catch all our episodes!

Higher Love Ep 6: Bar Harmony

regjod@gmail.com (Jodie Howard) — Wed, 11 Jan 2023 20:38:30 +0000

Bar Harmony. Ever heard of it? Probably not🤣 But if you've spent any time around my husband, you've experienced it. It's one of Reggie's favorite, personally coined phrases- and activities. Bar Harmony embodies his belief, that everyone wants to feel good and be included. Furthermore, he sees it as his personal responsibility to reach out and include anyone and EVERYONE around him to make this happen. On the surface, this all sounds good. But it used to drive me nuts Particularly when we were out on a date night and I simply wanted his undivided attention. You'll be happy to know, we've found our way through this discord We are now able to peacefully coexist, at least, most of the time, with his deeply passionate belief in Bar Harmony 🤣 In this episode, we share some of the other ways we've learned to peacefully coexist, despite our differing viewpoints on *super* important things like hobbies, working out and going to bed angry 😅 Then, somehow…the big important stuff does show itself and we find ourselves diving right into the deep end, when out of nowhere, religion and spirituality rise to the surface. 🧐I'm still not too sure how we get there... maybe you can help me figure it out? Episode 6: Bar Harmony is now streaming live. Be sure to Rate, Review and Subscribe today!

Higher Love Ep 5: The Unexpected Blessing

regjod@gmail.com (Jodie Howard) — Thu, 5 Jan 2023 17:19:16 +0000

👀How does your relationship weather life's unexpected twists and turns? I was nineteen, still in college in Florida. He was living in California, working for the Navy. We’d been in this long distance relationship for two years. We knew it would be years before we could actually be together. We had a plan. It was a decent plan At least, we thought it was🤷🏼‍♀️ But then, well, We discovered we were pregnant 😳 And it seemed as if Olivia was laughing at our well laid plans from up above. How did our relationship handle the unexpected? Listen to Episode 5: The Unexpected Blessing to find out! 👉🏽Be sure to Rate, Review and Subscribe so you don’t miss an episode!!

Higher Love Ep 4: Wabi Sabi Love

regjod@gmail.com (Jodie Howard) — Tue, 27 Dec 2022 21:23:20 +0000

This Episode…. I don’t really know where to begin 🤦🏼‍♀️ I was intending for us to chat about how we have, over the years, attempted to bring the art of Wabi Sabi Love into our relationship. Wabi Sabi is the art of discovering beauty in imperfection ✨ We can actively bring this into relationships, by searching for and lovingly highlighting each others imperfections. We can choose to do this in an attempt to be more accepting of each other’s differences. But well, as it seems to be the case more and more on these episodes, We get a bit sidetracked 😂 Or... Have we simply found ourselves in an unexpected, unscripted, unashamedly live session of Wabi Sabi Love? 😅 Join us as we highlight our perfectly imperfect relationship once again!

Higher Love Ep 3: How We Met

regjod@gmail.com (Jodie Howard) — Wed, 21 Dec 2022 05:00:00 +0000

👀Do you believe in Love at First Sight? Reggie and I met over a weekend. He was finishing Naval Flight School in Pensacola, Florida. I just happened to be visiting Pensacola, Florida That was pretty much it. Done and Done 😂 Ever since that fated weekend back in July of 1990, we’ve been together. It was a long distance relationship from day one. I returned to Miami. He went on to be stationed in California. We spent the first two years of our relationship living on opposite coasts. But before we get too ahead of ourselves... Here is the story of How We Met Was it love at first sight? I’ll let you be the judge 🙂 Episode 3: How We Met Is now available on both Apple and Spotify Be sure to Rate, Review and Subscribe so you don’t miss an episode!

Higher Love Ep 2: Love Languages

regjod@gmail.com (Jodie Howard) — Mon, 12 Dec 2022 05:00:00 +0000

It's only our second episode but Reggie shares something that he has NEVER told me before. As partners for over 30 years, we often disagree. But, if there was one thing that we were diametrically opposed on...it was seeing a marriage counselor. You might have figured it out: I was all for it, he was totally against it -lol! But today, for the first time EVER, he casually opened up about all those years he didn't want to go to counseling...and why. I was a bit gobsmacked. I found myself just listening. And realized that I was listening from a very different place of awareness. A space that was so different than it had been all those years ago when I SO frustrated by this predicament. And I find myself sharing some of the choices I made, that for me, began to make all the difference. We weren't joking when we said "It's gonna get real" ...SO if you're ready for REAL join us for Episode 2 of Higher Love: Love Languages.

Higher Love Episode 1: The Secret

Mon, 5 Dec 2022 05:00:00 +0000

What is the secret to a 30 year marriage?

Is there one??

I feel there is.

In our premier episode, I decided to pose this question to Reggie...just to see what he says.

Will our answer be the same…probably not -lol!

And so begins our podcasting journey.

Where we share a simple, open discussion of our life and love over the past 30+ years.

Join us, as we kick off our podcasting adventure together. And hold on, because it’s sure to be a wild ride!

Cover Art: A Pony Called Steve and Aminah Morgan