11 episodes

Join host Nik Lockhart, former matchmaker and writer, for conversations with couples about their love story. She pulls back the covers on intimate relationships and asks audiences to reconsider everything we know about love.

The Love Department Nik Lockhart

    • Society & Culture
    • 4.7 • 25 Ratings

Join host Nik Lockhart, former matchmaker and writer, for conversations with couples about their love story. She pulls back the covers on intimate relationships and asks audiences to reconsider everything we know about love.

    S1 E10 "Dora's Moms Have Got it Going On" feat. Stacy & Cat

    S1 E10 "Dora's Moms Have Got it Going On" feat. Stacy & Cat

    Send us a Text Message.Today on the show we have fashion icon Stacy London, formerly 'What Not to Wear' and currently the State of Menopause, and her girlfriend the hilarious comedian Cat Yezbak on the show to talk about their love story. We wanted to end Season 1 with a lot of laughs and a load of wisdom. In this episode we discuss publicly announcing a relationship, being dog parents, LGBTQ between the generations, introducing family to your relationship, and balancing social med...

    • 1 hr 7 min
    S1 E9 "The HeartLine: Can I Recycle My Husband?"

    S1 E9 "The HeartLine: Can I Recycle My Husband?"

    Send us a Text Message.On this episode we open up the inbox on our HeartLine to share with you. Hear from The Love Department listeners who discuss “Can I recycle my husband?” “Should we get tattoos together?” and “Re-connecting with a childhood crush” “Van Gough’s Starry Night” and “How to write wedding vows.” To leave a message on our HeartLine click here. HeartLine inbox. We’d love to hear how it’s going in your love department.Visit our website at www.love-department.com for your own TLD ...

    • 28 min
    S1 E8 "God in my DMs" feat. Felicia & Frankie

    S1 E8 "God in my DMs" feat. Felicia & Frankie

    Send us a Text Message.In a way, Frankie and Felicia have grown up together. They met in high school when she, in her words “Didn’t like him all that much.” But when they both came to faith after graduating, it was Facebook post that made Frankie slide into her DMs. He was pursuing a life in ministry – one that required him to be as committed to his role in the church as to his role as a partner. In this episode we talk about dating as Christians in a modern world, making time for each o...

    • 58 min
    S1 E7 "Embracing Your Dark & Finding Your Light" feat. therapist Courtney Clifford

    S1 E7 "Embracing Your Dark & Finding Your Light" feat. therapist Courtney Clifford

    Send us a Text Message.Joining us today on the podcast is Courtney Clifford. She is a NYU Trained and Trauma Informed Coach and Equine Assisted Psychotherapist based in New York City. She’s helping us crack open relationships by discussing the benefits of therapy. In this conversation with host Nik Lockhart, Courtney shares how to go about practicing safe communication and starting healthy relational habits long before we enter partnership. In this episode we talk about family patt...

    • 36 min
    S1 E6 "Once Upon a Soulmate" feat. Allie & Chuck

    S1 E6 "Once Upon a Soulmate" feat. Allie & Chuck

    Send us a Text Message.There once was a girl named Allie who lived in Long Island. She struggled to find a place and a person with whom she ‘fit’. On the same island was a boy, named Chuck, who too felt like he didn’t fit in. He had resigned himself to being alone. On Halloween night Allie went to a castle and ordered cocktail… and it was terrible. Chuck, who worked at the castle bar swept in to her rescue and offered to make her a replacement. And it was that love potion that finally brought...

    • 43 min
    S1 E5 "Un Amor Eterno" feat. Solanchi & Jose

    S1 E5 "Un Amor Eterno" feat. Solanchi & Jose

    Send us a Text Message.Bring out the coquito! for this one. Today we’re chatting with Solanchi & Jose. Their love story began when she was a young college student who attempted to get into a nightclub. Jose, who was working the club, thought her ID was fake. Now they’re grandparents with a lifetime of love for each other and loving others.In this episode we talk about keeping your sexlife spicy, finding love after divorce, creating a foundation for openness, and the rules of dating with s...

    • 41 min

Customer Reviews

4.7 out of 5
25 Ratings

25 Ratings

TheSweet_Pea ,

All the Warm & Fuzzies

Nik takes the exploration of love to a new level. The couples share stories are real, endearing and heartfelt. Listeners will immediately connect with the host and guests. Unexpectedly, I’ve got takeaways to apply in my own relationship. And now I will be a faithful listener….hand to heart.

IsaacNF ,

Can you feel the love tonight?

This show really made me think differently about love. The host has a great knack for speaking and interviewing the guests. I look forward to Wednesdays when a new episode drops. Definitely feeling the love.

Hal S V ,

Finally something like this exists!

Such a unique, insightful, funny and open exploration of love and relationships. Everybody should listen to this. Can’t wait for more episodes!

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