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Love Conquers
by Matt and Kaz Page
Recorded at their family ranch on the beautiful NSW Central Coast of Australia, Love Conquers, is a relationship podcast hosted by Matt & Kaz Page who have been together for over 23 years.Come along as they talk about relationships, trauma, family and all the real life sh!t that gets thrown at all of us, along the way. Delivered with laughter, tears and love. You will laugh, you will cry and hopefully by tuning into Love Conquers, you’ll learn how to fast track some of life lessons, that Matt and Kaz could only learn through the journey and trauma that comes with first-hand experience.
Episodes
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86. Goodbye, Love Conquers — Hello, Talking Tisms
In this milestone episode of Love Conquers, Matt and Kaz close the curtain on one story — and open the door to another. After heartfelt conversations, countless stories, and plenty of laughs, the duo bid farewell to Love Conquers while introducing their bold new venture: Talking Tisms. This…
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85. Redefining Us: Love Beyond Late Discovery
On this episode of Love Conquers, we shine a light on the unseen side of late diagnosis: the partner’s journey. What does it mean to love, support, and sometimes struggle alongside someone whose diagnosis arrives years — or decades — later than expected? We explore the complexities of shifting...
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84. Behind the Mask: A Day in the Life of Kaz
In this intimate episode of Love Conquers, Kaz and Matt sit down to explore the layered, exhausting, and often invisible art of masking. Kaz offers a raw, honest look at what it feels like to constantly manage tone, expression, posture, and presence just to “pass” as okay—when in reality, the...
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83.In the Moment: Supporting Your Person Through a Spiral
In this week’s episode of Love Conquers, Kaz and Matt take a close-up look at what it really means to intervene in real time when your autistic partner (or loved one) starts to dysregulate. It's the stuff that doesn't get taught in diagnostic handbooks or relationship guides—what to do when…
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82. When Diagnosis Meets Domestic Life: With Nicole Ennis Oakes
In this deeply insightful episode of Love Conquers, Kaz and Matt reconnect with friend of the show and returning expert Nicole Ennis Oakes to unpack one of the most nuanced challenges in neurodivergent life: learning your way through a diagnosis while already deep into adult relationships, shared...
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81. Learning to Tism, while learning with Tisms.
In this special episode of Love Conquers, Kaz and Matt hand the mic to someone who doesn’t just live the neurodiverse experience—she’s growing up inside it. Joined by their middle daughter Scarlet, they dive into what it’s like navigating the world (and especially school) with dual neurodivergent...
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80. Talking Tisms: When the Puzzle Piece Drops Late
In this episode of Love Conquers, Kaz and Matt return to Talking Tisms to explore the emotional ripple effects of a late autism diagnosis—when the missing puzzle piece finally clicks into place, but you’re already deep into life, love, and everything in between. They unpack what it means for a...
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79. Coping with External Judgments and Stereotypes as a Couple" Strategies for standing strong against societal pressures and misunderstandings
In this installment of Love Conquers, Matt and Kaz continue their deep dive into neurodivergent life and love with another episode of Talking Tisms. This time, they take the gloves off to confront the often invisible weight of external judgment—how it shapes the way neurodivergent individuals see...
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78. Flights, Flares, and Falling in Love. Travelling while Neurospicy
This week on Love Conquers, Matt and Kaz dive into the wild, wonderful, and occasionally WTF world of traveling as a neurodiverse family. What starts as a suitcase and a dream can quickly spiral into sensory chaos, emotional turbulence, and GPS-fueled meltdowns—but somehow, love holds the…
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77. Advocacy and Self-Advocacy in Relationships, Supporting each other in navigating workplaces, healthcare, and social systems.
In this episode of Love Conquers, Kaz and Matt pull no punches as they dive into the essential—yet often overlooked—topic of advocacy and self-advocacy within the neurodiverse community, especially in the context of relationships. What does it really mean to advocate for yourself when your brain…
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76. Neurodiverse & Thriving: Nicole Ennis-Oakes on Navigating a Neurotypical World
In Episode 76 of Love Conquers, hosts Kaz and Matt Page engage in a heartfelt conversation with esteemed clinical psychologist and personal friend, Nicole (Nic) Ennis-Oakes. As the founder of the Centre for Neurodiversity, established in 2019, Nic brings a wealth of experience in supporting...
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75. Understanding Each Other's Hyperfocus and Special Interests How special interests can bring couples closer or create challenges!
In this episode of Love Conquers, we dive deep into the wonderfully weird world of hyperfocus and special interests—those intense passions that can either bond couples like superglue or drive them quietly insane. Joining us is Nicole Ennis-Oakes, neurodiversity whisperer and principal…
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74. "Parenting While Neurodiverse: Challenges and Triumphs"
In this raw and relatable episode of Love Conquers, Kaz and Matt pull back the curtain on the beautifully chaotic reality of parenting as a neurodiverse couple. With five daughters, two very different brains, and more than a few calendar mishaps, they're no strangers to the wild rollercoaster…
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73. "Fighting Fair: Conflict Resolution for Neurodiverse Couples"
In this episode of Love Conquers, Kaz and Matt dive deep into one of the trickiest, yet most important, skills in any relationship: handling conflict—especially when neurodiversity is part of the dynamic. When one or both partners are neurodivergent, misunderstandings can pop up faster than you…
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72. Social Interactions: Navigating Family Gatherings and Friendships
In this episode of Love Conquers, Kaz and Matt dive deep into the beautiful, messy world of navigating social events, family gatherings, and friendship dynamics—when one or both partners are neurodivergent. From crowded parties that feel like sensory warzones to those awkward "Why aren't you more...
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71. Managing Executive Dysfunction as a Team: Tackling Life, Together
In this episode of Love Conquers, hosts Kaz and Matt Page take a deep dive into one of the most challenging and misunderstood relationship hurdles: executive dysfunction—and how to navigate it together as a team. Executive dysfunction, common in neurodivergent individuals (especially those with...
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70. Expressing Affection in Unique Ways. Discussing how neurodiverse traits influence love languages and connection
In this heart-opening episode of Love Conquers, hosts Kaz and Matt Page dive into the powerful intersection of love languages and neurodiversity—exploring how our unique neurological wiring shapes the way we give and receive love. For many couples, understanding love languages can be a...
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69. "Sensory Needs and Overloads: Creating a Safe Space at Home" Strategies for balancing sensory sensitivities in shared spaces.
In this thoughtful episode of Love Conquers, hosts Kaz and Matt Page explore the often-overlooked topic of sensory needs and overloads in relationships—particularly when neurodiversity is in the mix. From the buzz of fluorescent lights to the texture of a couch or the hum of everyday noise, our...
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68. Talking Tisms: Speaking the Same Language: Communication in Neurodiverse Relationships
Communication is the foundation of every relationship—but when neurodiversity is part of the equation, it can feel like you and your partner are speaking entirely different languages. In this episode of Love Conquers, hosts Kaz and Matt Page dive deep into the unique ways neurodiverse individuals...
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67. Talking Tisms: Neurodiversity in Couples
In this insightful episode of Love Conquers, we dive into the unique world of neurodiverse relationships—where one or both partners may be on the autism spectrum, have ADHD, or experience other neurological differences. Hosted by Kaz and Matt Page, this episode explores the challenges, strengths,...
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66. Love Conquers presents "Talking Tisms".
On this episode of the Love Conquers Podcast, Kaz and Matt sit down for a heartfelt conversation about an exciting shift in the show’s focus—exploring relationships where at least one partner is neurodivergent. Recognizing the unique experiences, challenges, and strengths that come with...
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65. Reflections and Resilience: Kaz and Matt’s Journey Through 2024 and Hopes for 2025
In this heartfelt episode of the Love Conquers podcast, Kaz and Matt take a moment to reflect on their journey through a turbulent yet transformative 2024. The year brought its fair share of challenges, including illness, injury, and surgery, testing their resilience and commitment to one…
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64. Shattering Santa: How We Ruined Christmas (And Survived)
Love Conquers Podcast - Episode Synopsis: "Is Santa Claus Real?" In this heartwarming episode of Love Conquers, Kaz and Matt take on a question every parent inevitably faces: “Is Santa Claus real?” With humor, vulnerability, and their signature candid storytelling, they share how they navigated...
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63. Entitlement and Excuses
In this powerful and candid episode of Love Conquers, Kaz and Matt come together to unpack the damaging effects of entitlement-driven behaviours in men and the excuses often used to justify them. From the "because I can" mentality to the deflection of accountability, Kaz and Matt explore the…
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62. So......bloods thicker than water?
On this episode of the Love Conquers Podcast, Kaz and Matt delve into the ever-evolving and deeply personal topic of what defines a family. Is it simply the people you are genetically connected to, or is it something far more complex, layered, and nuanced? Drawing from their own life experiences,...
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61. Your Fired!!!!!
On this heartfelt episode of the Love Conquers Podcast, Kaz and Matt dive into a major life transition for their family: the decision to send their three daughters, affectionately called the "3 P's," back to traditional school after four years of homeschooling. With growing demands on their time,...
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60. Is this how it ends?
On today’s episode of *The Love Conquers Podcast*, Kaz and Matt dive into a candid conversation about some of the most common reasons relationships struggle and, ultimately, fail. Drawing from their own experiences and research, they explore the core challenges that couples frequently face, such…
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59. What the actual tech?
On this episode of the *Love Conquers* Podcast, Kaz and Matt dive into the complex and often debated topic of raising kids in the age of technology. As technology continues to evolve, it has become an integral part of daily life for both children and adults, but it also brings with it a host of...
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58. Maybe don't choose violence.
On this episode of the Love Conquers Podcast, Kaz and Matt tackle a deeply concerning issue that has recently been on the rise in Australia: the alarming uptick in spousal abuse and knife violence. As these troubling trends continue to make headlines, Kaz and Matt explore the devastating impact...
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57. After Action Report, how we use surviving hardship to grow stronger, together,
On today’s episode of the Love Conquers Podcast, Kaz and Matt sit down for an in-depth, retrospective review of some of the key challenges they’ve faced over the past 3-4 months. This candid conversation delves into the hurdles that life has thrown their way, exploring how these difficulties have...
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56. Look What I did 2.0!
On today’s episode of the Love Conquers Podcast, Kaz and guest host Rachel Bradshaw, co-host of The GI Spot Podcast, turn the spotlight on Matt as they dive into his recent achievement of earning a black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. After years of dedication and hard work, Matt successfully…
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55. So you want to date our daughters......
On this episode of the Love Conquers Podcast, Kaz and Matt take on the often challenging topic of daughters starting to date. They share their personal experiences, discussing how they’ve navigated this in the past and how their approach has evolved over time. With common parental concerns in…
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54. Back in the Day (Kaz)
On this episode of the Love Conquers Podcast, Kaz and Matt take a nostalgic journey back in time, exploring the world as it was during Kaz's formative years. Born in the 1970s and coming of age in the 1980s, Kaz shares vivid memories of what life was like growing up in Australia during these...
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53. The Evolution of Us.
On today’s episode of the Love Conquers Podcast, Kaz and Matt explore the powerful connection between personal growth and the strength of their relationship. They discuss how embracing lived experiences, both the highs and lows, has shaped their individual development and contributed to a deeper...
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52. I was going to clean my room..... then I got high!
On this episode of the Love Conquers Podcast, Kaz and Matt dive into the topic of medicinal cannabis, exploring its implications, benefits, and challenges, particularly in relation to Matt's personal journey. Prompted by a question from a personal friend and loyal listener, who reached out after...
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51. You would maintain your car right?
Kaz and Matt delve into the various facets of relationship maintenance, emphasizing how attending to both personal well-being and the relationship itself can lead to growth and a stronger bond. They explore practical strategies for maintaining a healthy lifestyle, such as ensuring proper…
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50. What's wrong with you?
On this episode of the Love Conquers Podcast, Kaz and Matt delve into a deeply personal and candid conversation about Matt's journey through food addiction, an eating disorder that resurfaced following a head injury, and his use of performance-enhancing drugs as a misguided attempt to…
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49. Special Guests Brendan and Tracy Rogers from Fostering Together Podcast.
On this episode of the Love Conquers Podcast, Kaz and Matt welcome friends and fellow podcasters Tracy and Brendan Rogers from The Fostering Together Podcast. They sit down to explore the world of foster carers and the foster care system, from gut-wrenching decisions to the bittersweet moment a...
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48.What did I just say?
In this episode of The Love Conquers podcast, Kaz and Matt delve into the intricacies of self-talk. They explore the staggering statistic that the average person unconsciously experiences up to 60,000 thoughts daily, with approximately 80% of these thoughts being repetitive and, alarmingly, 85%…
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47. What we think about new horizons.
On this episode of the Love Conquers Podcast Kaz and Matt sit down and shoot the breeze about new developments, how they are meeting these new challenges and what they are doing to help maintain their relationship along the way. Want to hear more from Matt & Kaz? Buy the book: My Broken Soldier....
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46. BONUS Episode, welcome to "The Gi Spot Podcast"
On this Special Bonus episode of The Love Conquers Podcast, The team is releasing the first episode of Kaz's new podcast, "The Gi Spot" which Kaz hosts with close personal friend and coach Rachael Bradshaw from Iconic Jiu Jitsu. Want to hear more from Matt & Kaz? Buy the book: My Broken Soldier....
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45. Introducing The Gi Spot Podcast.
On this episode of the Love Conquers Podcast, Kaz and Matt, sit down to discuss releasing a new podcast, "The Gi Spot Podcast". Hosted by Rachael Bradshaw and Kaz Page. The team also drop a few teasers about some upcomming projects soon to be released. Want to hear more from Matt & Kaz? Buy the...
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44. Raising TISM
On this episode of the Love Conquers Podcast Kaz and Matt talk about raising Neuro Divergent children. After sitting down to discuss their own differences and how they deal with them the team felt that there was another side to this topic that was worthy of further discussion. Raising Children…
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43. Ladies Night!
On this episode of the Love Conquers podcast, Kaz and Matt sit down with Kaz's nearest and dearest, Justine King, Tarnia Gurney, Stacey Hansen and Rachael Bradshaw to discuss friendships and how women support each other through these relationship Want to hear more from Matt & Kaz? Buy the book…
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42. 1 Tism, 2 Tism, 3 little Tismses
On this Episode Kaz and Matt sit down to discuss Living with Autism Spectrum Disorder, and what it can be like living and supporting someone with ASD. Scarlet Kaz and Matts 2nd daughter has ASD also, the crew discuss what it's like raising ASD kids and how the ASD parent child relationship can...
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41. Won't somebody think of the children.
On this episode of the Love Conquers podcast Kaz and Matt sit down with extra special guests Willow, Scarlet, and Adelaide Page (otherwise know as The Valkyries, 3Ps, or the savages) Kaz and Matt's three daughers. Nobody has parenting down perfect so it's time to hear from the hoarse's mouth, and...
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40. Lets communicate needs!
In this episode of the Love Conquers Podcast, Kaz and Matt build on a previously discussed topic of relationship needs. This episode is primarily focussed around the role needs play in a relationship and ways in which we can better communicate our individual needs. Want to hear more from Matt &...
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39. Training away my trauma........
On this episode of the Love Conquers podcast, Kaz and Matt sit down with friends from across the pond Stacey Hansen and Justin Carrol. Stacey and Justin have successfully worked in the health and fitness industry for many years, over this period they both individually recognised that for many of...
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38. Look what I did!
On this episode of the Love Conquers Podcast, Kazz and Matt sit down to discuss Kaz's Jiu Jitsu promotion. Don't worry this isn't just a jiu jitsu episode but rather a deep dive into how we as adults can still come unstuck during the process of trying to achieve personal goals. Even after years…
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37. We will remember them.
On this episode of the Love Conquers podcast, Kaz and Matt sit down to discuss A.N.Z.A.C. day. In the Page household it is a quiet day filled with reflection and simple quiet labours and productivity. For others it is a day to meet up with distant friends and pass time together celebrating life…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Recorded at their family ranch on the beautiful NSW Central Coast of Australia, Love Conquers, is a relationship podcast hosted by Matt & Kaz Page who have been together for over 23 years.Come along as they talk about relationships, trauma, family and all the real life sh!t that gets thrown at all of us, along the way. Delivered with laughter, tears and love. You will laugh, you will cry and hopefully by tuning into Love Conquers, you’ll learn how to fast track some of life lessons, that Matt and Kaz could only learn through the journey and trauma that comes with first-hand experience.
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Recorded at their family ranch on the beautiful NSW Central Coast of Australia, Love Conquers, is a relationship podcast hosted by Matt & Kaz Page who have been together for over 23 years.Come along as they talk about relationships, trauma, family and all the real life sh!t that gets thrown at all...
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