42 episodes

What if we looked at our own lives as one continuous love story. Full of moments - big and small - that impact how we love ourselves and those around us. Could we learn more about love? With the help of real people, stories, and conversations, Essie’s Hour of Love is on a journey to show how something commonly considered personal is indeed universal.

Essie’s Hour Of Love Essie’s Hour Of Love

    • Society & Culture
    • 5.0 • 18 Ratings

What if we looked at our own lives as one continuous love story. Full of moments - big and small - that impact how we love ourselves and those around us. Could we learn more about love? With the help of real people, stories, and conversations, Essie’s Hour of Love is on a journey to show how something commonly considered personal is indeed universal.

    BONUS EP | Happy Campers x Love Crew (Mashup)

    BONUS EP | Happy Campers x Love Crew (Mashup)

    BONUS EP: What is it like to love something so much you’ll start a podcast about it? Well, this week we sat down with fellow podcasters and hosts of the Happy Campers Podcast Sammy and Julia to discuss our shows. Tune in to hear all the good, bad, and dreams that come with them.

    • 1 hr 15 min
    EP 50 | Breaking Up with God w/Beth Amodeo

    EP 50 | Breaking Up with God w/Beth Amodeo

    What’s your craziest college story? Maybe you tried new things, dated a few people, or like Beth Amodeo were converted into a fundamentalist cult by the girl you had a crush on. This week we hear how Beth’s story went from college club to extreme religion, why she wrote a book about her 7 years under the influence of the Evangelical church, and the life she’s building now that she’s free.

    • 1 hr 42 min
    EP 49 | Surviving the Perfect Storm w/Jonathon Aslay

    EP 49 | Surviving the Perfect Storm w/Jonathon Aslay

    They say nothing can prepare you for parenthood, or the loss of your child. But, when Jonathon Aslay’s biggest fear came true, he believes he was. Tune in to hear a father’s journey of learning how to grieve through love.

    Check out Jonathon's new book "What The Heck is Self Love Anyway" at www.jonathonaslay.com/love

    • 1 hr 9 min
    EP 48 | The Weight of My Identity w/Jess Fuchs

    EP 48 | The Weight of My Identity w/Jess Fuchs

    After getting asked to perform at a plus-size themed comedy show, Jess Fuchs asked herself “Am I a plus-size comedian? Or, am I a comedian that happens to be plus-size?” Listen in as Ess & Jess consider all the ways being “larger” helped shape who they are today.

    Check out Jess’s own podcast Expert Schmexpert or on her instagram @jessfuchs

    • 1 hr 20 min
    EP 47 | Kids of Divorce w/Jesse Taylor

    EP 47 | Kids of Divorce w/Jesse Taylor

    We’re kids of divorce…are you too? Have you ever wondered if celebrating two Christmases, living out of a suitcase, and having “strangers” sleep in your parents' bed shaped you? We sat down with our dear friend Jesse Taylor to discuss if we’re f*cked up being kids of divorce, or stronger because of it...‍

    • 1 hr 23 min
    EP 46 | Birth of a Birth Mother w/Chelsea Kravitz

    EP 46 | Birth of a Birth Mother w/Chelsea Kravitz

    Chelsea Kravitz is a Birth Mother. A title often erased from the story of adoption, and one that may even imply her “mothering” and love for her daughter ended. But, we’ve often been told there’s nothing stronger than a mother’s love. So at 21 yrs old, Chelsea found herself clenching her eyes shut as she gave birth to a beautiful baby girl, because if she opened them, she’d never be able to give her away. An act so powerful it would send her on a journey to rebuild her life. Tune in to hear how

    • 1 hr 19 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
18 Ratings

18 Ratings

leolovesestermucho ,

Heartwarming

Essie does a wonderful job of getting an honest story out of the individuals and able to connect to larger themes within society! Very smart and compassionate! Big fan of the podcast

Noem88 ,

Absolute favorite

The premise of Essie's Hour of Love is so simple but somehow so unique — real stories and conversations, mostly unedited, with people from all walks of life... talking about the regular stuff in life that we might not always talk about, in a way that sounds like your best friends chatting. SO BRILLIANT.

listener4lyfe ,

My new favorite podcast!

So happy I found this podcast!! Essie is an endearing host and every guest has an engaging story to tell about their experience with love. Please keep em comin! 🙏🏻

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