Let’s Talk About Love Stories from Everywhere

Stories from Everywhere, Episode 28 with guest Debbie Page

In this uplifting episode of Let’s Talk About Love Stories from Everywhere, host Jill L. Ferguson welcomes Debbie Page, coach of women entrepreneurs and a lifelong champion of intentional living. Together, they dive into the idea of life as a grand adventure—one where age is just a number and your emotional set point can stay a vibrant, curious 25 even when the calendar says 55.
Debbie shares how every relationship and experience, even the challenging ones, nudges us along the path we’re meant to walk, reminding us that there’s no final destination when it comes to learning. The conversation turns deeply personal as she describes being a digital nomad not for beaches and palm trees, but because she was caring for her aging parents—navigating love, duty, and adaptability.
Along the way, Debbie talks about rescuing dogs and the profound lessons her canine companions offer in resilience, presence, and unconditional love.
This is a warm, wise, and wildly relatable episode for anyone who’s ever reinvented themselves, cared for family, cherished a pet’s quiet wisdom, or embraced the beautiful uncertainty of the journey.

Stories from Everywhere Episode 27 with guest Allyson Asher

In this heartfelt episode of Let’s Talk About Love Stories from Everywhere, host Jill L. Ferguson sits down with Allyson Asher, owner of Well Body Massage Therapy, for an intimate and inspiring conversation about the many forms love can take. From her deep affection for dogs—and how pet massage can strengthen the human-animal bond—to her journey of being adopted and exploring identity, Allyson shares her story with honesty and grace.Together, Jill and Allyson discuss what it means to care for a loved one with Alzheimer’s for a decade, the physical and emotional toll that caregiving can bring, and how our bodies often echo our grief. They explore the art of letting go of others’ pain, the difference between traveling and tourism, and why regrets can transform into powerful learning experiences. Allyson also reflects on building a long-term, committed relationship without marriage—and what true partnership looks like beyond traditional labels.It’s an episode about love in its many shapes: selfless, evolving, messy, and real.

Stories from Everywhere Episode 26 with guest Ranbir Puar

In this heartfelt and thought-provoking episode of Let’s Talk About Love Stories from Everywhere, host Jill L. Ferguson sits down with Ranbir Puar, founder of Pure Atma, for a conversation that flows from the deeply personal to the profoundly universal. Together they explore what it means to live—and love—as an empath, the powerful role of motherhood, and how to stop the emotional storms within us from passing down to our children.Ranbir shares her extraordinary journey from journalist and software developer to hypnotherapist and spiritual teacher, weaving in insights from the Gene Keys, Somatics, and the transformative work behind her Today I Practice app. Along the way, she and Jill reflect on the creative process, bringing products with purpose to market, and the radical idea that attention is the most basic form of love.Tune in for a beautiful blend of wisdom, self-awareness, and compassion—a reminder that the greatest love stories often begin within ourselves.

Stories from Everywhere, Episode 26 with guest Ranbir Puar

In this heartfelt and thought-provoking episode of Let’s Talk About Love Stories from Everywhere, host Jill L. Fergusonsits down with Ranbir Puar, founder of Pure Atma, for a conversation that flows from the deeply personal to the profoundly universal. Together they explore what it means to live—and love—as an empath, the powerful role of motherhood, and how to stop the emotional storms within us from passing down to our children.
Ranbir shares her extraordinary journey from journalist and software developer to hypnotherapist and spiritual teacher, weaving in insights from the Gene Keys, Somatics, and the transformative work behind her Today I Practice app. Along the way, she and Jill reflect on the creative process, bringing products with purpose to market, and the radical idea that attention is the most basic form of love.
Tune in for a beautiful blend of wisdom, self-awareness, and compassion—a reminder that the greatest love stories often begin within ourselves.

Stories from Everywhere, Episode 24 with guest Larry Zuckerman

In this episode of Let’s Talk About Love: Stories from Everywhere, host Jill L. Ferguson sits down with author Larry Zuckerman to explore the power of storytelling, family, and history. Larry shares his journey as a stay-at-home dad and the inspiration behind his four books, including his latest novel, To Save a Life. Together, they dive into the lives of immigrants from the early 1900s to today, discuss the threads that connect personal stories to broader historical movements, and reflect on why understanding the past is essential to shaping a more compassionate future.It’s a thoughtful, heartwarming, and eye-opening conversation about writing, resilience, and the timeless relevance of history in our daily lives.

Stories from Everywhere, Episode 24 with guest author Larry Zuckerman

In this episode of Let’s Talk About Love: Stories from Everywhere, host Jill L. Ferguson sits down with author Larry Zuckerman to explore the power of storytelling, family, and history. Larry shares his journey as a stay-at-home dad and the inspiration behind his four books, including his latest novel, To Save a Life. Together, they dive into the lives of immigrants from the early 1900s to today, discuss the threads that connect personal stories to broader historical movements, and reflect on why understanding the past is essential to shaping a more compassionate future.
It’s a thoughtful, heartwarming, and eye-opening conversation about writing, resilience, and the timeless relevance of history in our daily lives.

Stories from Everywhere Episode 23 with guest Richard Lefkowitz

Have you ever thought of a guitar, music, or art as a life preserver? 
In this episode of Let’s Talk About Love: Stories from Everywhere, host Jill L. Ferguson sits down with Richard Lefkowitz—real estate and bankruptcy attorney, storyteller, and author of Fabulous Angeles—to reminisce about the electric pulse of 1970s Los Angeles. Together, they explore the city’s golden era of music and art, from nights with The Rolling Stones, Tom Petty, and B.B. King, to the bohemian energy that shaped both culture and politics.
Their conversation flows through how art uplifts humanity, how creativity passes through generations, and what it means for a city like L.A. to be truly hospitable—not just to dreamers, but to the dreams themselves. It’s a vivid journey through time, sound, and soul, celebrating the love that fuels artistic legacy.

Stories from Everywhere, Episode 22 with Dr. James Dohn

In this episode of Let's Talk About Love Stories from Everywhere, host Jill L. Ferguson sits down with Dr. James Dohn, chiropractor and author of Structural Integration Is Not Massage. Their far-ranging conversation explores his journey of being a Marine during the Vietnam War to discovering the deep connections between body, mind, and healing. Together, they discuss PTSD and its three major symptoms, the roles of lying and addiction in trauma, and the importance of addressing your inner child—sometimes by simply writing with your non-dominant hand. Dr. Dohn also shares stories from the LA music scene of the 1970s and insights on how gravity affects every aspect of our physical and emotional well-being.
It’s a powerful exploration of healing, honesty, and the lifelong process of learning to live in harmony with ourselves.

Stories from Everywhere, Episode 21 with guest Helen Winslow Black

What happens when art becomes both a mirror and a catalyst for healing? In this episode of Let’s Talk About Love Stories from Everywhere, host Jill L. Ferguson sits down with author and domestic violence prevention advocate Helen Winslow Black, whose powerful book Seven Blackbirds explores resilience, transformation, and love. Together they discuss how art can spark the conversations we most need to have, what kind of flowers sprout from a writer’s seeds, the journey of healing from emotional trauma, and why true love is always about reciprocity. Tune in for a deeply moving conversation about creativity, courage, and the many ways love shows up in our lives.

Stories from Everywhere, Episode 20 with author Shelley Weiss

What happens when two passionate storytellers pull back the curtain on the magic—and the mess—behind writing and publishing?On this episode of *Let’s Talk About Love Stories from Everywhere*, host Jill L. Ferguson welcomes cozy mystery author **Shelley Weiss** (who also enchants fantasy readers under the pen name **MM Shelley**) for an honest and inspiring conversation. Together, they dive into the joys and struggles of the writing process, from characters who become invisible household members to the delicate art of marketing your work—especially if you’re an introvert. Jill and Shelley also explore the evolving state of publishing and the ways authors uplift and support each other in a competitive industry.Whether you’re a fellow writer, an avid reader, or simply curious about the world behind the books you love, this episode offers heartfelt insights, candid advice, and a celebration of creative community.