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The Lost Love Stories
by Pam Baker
The Lost Love Stories is a sacred space for the real, raw, and remarkable stories of love—especially the ones we don’t often tell. Here, we honor the beauty and complexity of relationships, not just through the lens of romance, but in all its forms: from spouses and friends to siblings and children. Each episode captures the full spectrum of love—its tenderness, its trials, and even its annoyances—while giving voice to the truths that are often left unsaid after loss. Because when someone dies, we tend to speak only in reverent whispers, forgetting the funny, frustrating, and deeply human moments that made them unforgettable. This podcast is a chronicle of connection, a place to preserve memories, and a gentle guide on the journey back to joy after heartbreak. Whether you’re newly grieving or years into life after loss, The Lost Love Stories invites you to feel, to remember, and to heal—one story at a time.
Episodes
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The Lost Love Stories with Katherine & her husband Ken: Give Yourself Grace & Build the Life You Want
Send us Fan Mail Katherine Hanniford and I didn't know each other before widowhood. Now, she's one of those friendships I consider a silver lining of losing our husbands. In this episode, Katherine shares the story of her 29-year marriage to Ken, the devastating cardiac arrest that left him with…
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The Lost Love Stories with Bob Hope and his wife Susan: Finding Joy After Loss
Send us Fan Mail After a little bit of a podcast hiatus, The Lost Love Stories is back! And I couldn't think of a better person to return with than my dear friend, Bob Hope. And yes… that Bob Hope. 😉 Well, not that Bob Hope—but if you've known him for more than five minutes, you understand why...
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The Love Love Stories: Encore Presentation: Losing My Best Friend | Jake's Story of Grief, Friendship & Finding Hope
Send us Fan Mail Every podcast has a beginning. As I was looking back through the archives, I realized my very first published episode deserved another listen—not because it's perfect, but because it's exactly where The Lost Love Stories began. My very first guest was my son, Jake. In this...
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The Lost Love Stories: Father's Day Reflections
Send us Fan Mail Father's Day can be one of the most complicated days of the year for anyone who has experienced loss. In this special episode of The Lost Love Stories, I'm joined by two very special guests—my daughter, Sabrina ("Beanie"), and my niece, Halle. Together, we share an honest...
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The Lost Love Stories with Dr. Tina Fornwald: Love, Loss, Purpose, and Permission to Thrive
Send us Fan Mail In this heartfelt episode of The Lost Love Stories, Pam sits down with friend, author, podcast host, Army veteran, and widow advocate Dr. Tina Fornwald for a powerful conversation about love, grief, healing, and the unexpected beauty that can emerge after devastating loss. Dr.…
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The Lost Love Stories with Kate O'Donnell and Her Dad Joe: A Legacy That Lives On
Send us Fan Mail Some people leave behind memories. Others leave behind movements. In this heartfelt episode of The Lost Love Stories, Pam sits down with her friend Kate O'Donnell to share the remarkable story of her father, Joe O'Donnell—a beloved leader in the cystic fibrosis community whose...
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The Lost Love Stories with Kate and her son Daniel: Addiction, Prison and Unbreakable Love
Send us Fan Mail In this deeply moving and eye-opening episode of The Lost Love Stories, Pam sits down with longtime friend Kate Boccia to share the heartbreaking and complicated story of her son, Daniel Boccia. What began as a seemingly “normal” suburban upbringing slowly evolved into a...
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The Lost Love Stories with Tiffany & Her Husband Justin: Love, Trauma, and Surviving the Unthinkable
Send us Fan Mail This episode contains discussions of homicide, trauma, PTSD, self-harm, substance use, and grief. Please listen with care and prioritize your mental health if these topics are difficult for you. In this deeply emotional and profoundly honest episode, Pam sits down with Tiffany...
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The Lost Love Stories with Anne & Ted: Grief, Friendship, and What We Miss About Everyday Loss
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Lost Love Stories, I sit down with Anne Keeton—a certified Grief Recovery Specialist and someone who has deeply impacted my own journey—to talk about her best friend, Ted. Their relationship was deeply connected, honest, and full of laughter—what Anne...
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The Lost Love Stories with Elle & Her Husband Paul: Sudden Loss, Resilience, and Choosing Optimism
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Lost Love Stories, I sit down with Elle Davis—speaker, author, and founder of The Ellevate Group—to talk about her husband, Paul, and a love that started unexpectedly but quickly became something undeniable. From a 12-hour first date to a deeply connected...
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The Lost Love Stories with Margarete & Her Daughter Jena: Signs, Strength, and Living Forward After Loss
Send us Fan Mail Some relationships are built over decades—through shared struggles, deep understanding, and the kind of connection that only comes from walking a similar path. In this episode of The Lost Love Stories, I sit down with my dear friend Margarete Cassalina. We met over 20 years ago...
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The Lost Love Stories (Bonus) with Kylee & Her Journey: Food, Identity, and Finding Yourself Again
Send us Fan Mail This episode is a little different—but it felt too important not to share. Before The Lost Love Stories, I recorded this conversation with my sister Kylee. And the more I listened back… the more I realized how much it still belongs here. Because while this isn’t a story about...
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The Lost Love Stories with Monika & Her Husband Gabe: Strength, Loss, and Living Forward for Her Children
Send us Fan Mail Some love stories don’t end the way we expect them to. In this episode of The Lost Love Stories, I sit down with Monika to talk about her husband, Gabe—and the life they built together. From the way they met (after months of her literally dodging his calls) to building a business...
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The Lost Love Stories with Kalea & Her Mom Amy: Grief, Growth, and Learning to Keep Going
Send us Fan Mail Some love stories begin long before we’re even born. In this episode of The Lost Love Stories, I sit down with Kalea to talk about her mom, Amy—a woman whose life, love story, and impact shaped everything around her. From a middle school romance that turned into a lifelong...
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The Lost Love Stories with Rae Ann & Her Son Max: Hazing, Loss, and a Life That Changed Everything
Send us Fan Mail Some stories are hard to hear. And some feel almost impossible to understand. In this episode of The Lost Love Stories, I sit down with Rae Ann to talk about her son, Max—a young man who was kind, inclusive, and the kind of person who made everyone around him feel seen. The kind…
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The Lost Love Stories with Leah & Her Husband Brian: Sudden Loss, Signs, and Learning to Live Again
Send us Fan Mail Some love stories are decades in the making. In this episode of The Lost Love Stories, I sit down with Leah to talk about her husband, Brian—a man who was larger than life in the quietest, most meaningful ways. From their college days at Princeton to building a family, raising...
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The Lost Love Stories with Sabrina & Her Dad Jon: When Grief Turns Destructive—and How She Came Back
Send us Fan Mail This episode is different. It’s not just a love story. It’s a mother and daughter telling the same story… from two very different places. In this episode of The Lost Love Stories, I sit down with my daughter, Sabrina—Beanie—to talk about her dad. Their relationship was special in…
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The Lost Love Stories with Liesl & Her Son Finn: Losing a Child Suddenly and Life After Loss
Send us Fan Mail Some stories don’t come with warning signs. In this episode of The Lost Love Stories, I sit down with Liesl to talk about her son, Finn—a vibrant, kind, funny 10-year-old who left for a snow day playdate… and never came home. What followed was a loss no parent could ever prepare...
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The Lost Love Stories with Sam & His Dad Scott: Curiosity, Loss, and Becoming the Man He Raised
Send us Fan Mail Some people shape who we are in ways we don’t fully understand… until they’re gone. In this episode of The Lost Love Stories, I sit down with Sam to talk about his dad, Scott—a man defined by curiosity, humility, and a deep desire to understand the world around him. He was the…
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The Lost Love Stories with Drew & Her Husband Ramón: A Love That Started With a Kiss—and a Loss That Changed Everything
Send us Fan Mail Some love stories don’t follow any rules. In this episode of The Lost Love Stories, I sit down with Drew to talk about her husband, Ramón—and a relationship that started in one of the most unexpected ways. A Facebook message. Two weeks of deep conversation. And a first meeting…
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The Lost Love Stories with Lauri & Her Husband Pat: Laughter, Legacy, and the Love That Lives On
Send us Fan Mail Some love stories are built in the everyday moments. In this episode of The Lost Love Stories, I sit down with my dear friend Lauri to talk about her husband, Pat—a man who could make anyone laugh, light up a room, and make people feel instantly at ease. Their story started in…
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The Lost Love Stories with Jake & His Best Friend Blake: Sudden Loss, Brotherhood, and Carrying Him Forward
Send us Fan Mail Some losses don’t come with warning. And some change you before you even understand what’s happening. In this episode of The Lost Love Stories, I sit down with my son Jake to talk about his best friend, Blake—a friendship that started in the most teenage way possible… over…
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The Lost Love Stories: Why We Don’t Talk About Them—and Why We Should
Send us Fan Mail In this first episode of The Lost Love Stories, I’m sharing the heart behind this podcast—and the reason I finally decided to stop waiting for the “perfect time” and just begin. Because here’s the truth: There is no perfect time. And there is no perfect story. This podcast was…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
The Lost Love Stories is a sacred space for the real, raw, and remarkable stories of love—especially the ones we don’t often tell. Here, we honor the beauty and complexity of relationships, not just through the lens of romance, but in all its forms: from spouses and friends to siblings and children.
Each episode captures the full spectrum of love—its tenderness, its trials, and even its annoyances—while giving voice to the truths that are often left unsaid after loss. Because when someone dies, we tend to speak only in reverent whispers, forgetting the funny, frustrating, and deeply human moments that made them unforgettable.
This podcast is a chronicle of connection, a place to preserve memories, and a gentle guide on the journey back to joy after heartbreak. Whether you’re newly grieving or years into life after loss, The Lost Love Stories invites you to feel, to remember, and to heal—one story at a time.
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Pam Baker
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