Love Lately

It's been one year since Lee and Ron launched the Love Lately podcast, and they're celebrating by doing something different. In this season finale, Lee interviews her husband from his man cave (fraternity memorabilia and all) about everything they've experienced together on and off camera.Ron opens up about how the podcast stretched him beyond his comfort zone, what it means to truly study your partner, and why his definition of love, "an infinite desire for the well-being of another," shapes how he shows up every single day. Lee shares why she wanted Ron on the podcast in the first place: she sees a calling on his life and wanted to pull him into it.They discuss the non-physical touches that make their marriage work, why Ron's boundaries are rock solid (and what Lee has learned from watching him say no), and how they've built a life together that Lee rates a 9.5 out of 10. This episode is part reflection, part celebration, and entirely real. Love Lately will return with new episodes, guest interviews, and fresh perspectives. Until then, remember: love can happen at any time in your life.Follow or Subscribe to Love Lately Podcast on your favorite platforms:Website: https://lovelatelypodcast.com/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0BEr5OPFTklIz1vq1iR3SaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61572590005931Twitter/X: https://x.com/LoveLatelyPodYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LoveLatelyPodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lovelatelypod/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/love-lately-podcast/Follow Lee Rogers:Website: https://www.leeashbyrogers.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leviticawatts/Book: https://www.amazon.com/Out-Shadows-Into-YourLight/dp/B0DXVX5ZL8

Most couples can't survive working together, but Herbert and Cheritha Doucet built a thriving catering business while staying married for 26 years. In this episode of Love Lately, Lee Rogers sits down with the founders of La Joie Catering to expose the real secrets behind entrepreneurship in marriage. The Doucet's reveal why liking your spouse matters more than loving them when business stress hits. They break down the energy management strategies that prevent resentment, the boundary-setting system that saved their weekends, and why they pattern their entire life off one income despite two careers. Cheritha shares what it takes mentally to stay married to an entrepreneur for decades, while Herbert explains why dimming your partner's shine destroys marriages. Discover the calendar blocking technique that protects their relationship, the specific roles each person plays in their business, and why silence sometimes creates the deepest intimacy. Their 26-year journey proves you can chase dreams at any age without sacrificing your marriage. Stop choosing between business success and relationship happiness.Follow or Subscribe to Love Lately Podcast on your favorite platforms:Website: https://lovelatelypodcast.com/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0BEr5OPFTklIz1vq1iR3SaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61572590005931Twitter/X: https://x.com/LoveLatelyPodYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LoveLatelyPodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lovelatelypod/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/love-lately-podcast/Follow Lee Rogers:Website: https://www.leeashbyrogers.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leviticawatts/Book: https://www.amazon.com/Out-Shadows-Into-YourLight/dp/B0DXVX5ZL8Follow Herbert & Cheritha Doucet:Business: La Joie CateringInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/la_joie_cateringFacebook: La Joie Catering

LADIES!!! Your perfectly decorated home could be destroying your second marriage before it started. Know this, when one partner controls all design decisions, while the other retreats to the basement, the only space where he feels safe existing. Understand that, this territorial nightmare plays out daily when couples merge homes without merging visions.In this episode of Love Lately, Lee Rogers sits down with wellness designer Lanada Chanel "The She-Cave Lady" Duncan to expose the hidden design conflicts killing relationships after 50. Lanada reveals the pre-move vision conversation preventing divorce, the three-pile sorting system that stops fights over grandmother's china, and why man caves actually strengthen marriages instead of dividing them. She breaks down bedroom design elements that reignite intimacy, including why blackout curtains matter more than paint colors. Discover the five sensory changes transforming any space and learn why single women's messy bedrooms block potential partners before first dates happen. Lanada shares real solutions from her own 12-year marriage navigating his controversial collection. Stop letting design decisions exile your partner.Follow or Subscribe to Love Lately Podcast on your favorite platforms:Website: https://lovelatelypodcast.com/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0BEr5OPFTklIz1vq1iR3SaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61572590005931Twitter/X: https://x.com/LoveLatelyPodYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LoveLatelyPodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lovelatelypod/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/love-lately-podcast/Follow Lee Rogers:Website: https://www.leeashbyrogers.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leviticawatts/Book: https://www.amazon.com/Out-Shadows-Into-Your-Light/dp/B0DXVX5ZL8Follow Lanada Chanel "The She-Cave Lady" Duncan:Website: https://www.bedecors.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lanadaduncan/Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/b.e.decors/Twitter/X: https://x.com/bedecorsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@atlantainteriordesignerInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/b.e.decors

Your money past keeps sabotaging your dating future. In this episode of Love Lately, Lee Rogers sits down with certified financial planner LaToya Maddox to tackle the financial fears that prevent second marriages. LaToya reveals why your first money memory shapes every relationship decision and shares the exact conversation couples should have before saying "I do" again. She breaks down the smart way to merge finances, protect your children's inheritance, and handle credit challenges without judgment. Learn the strategic approach to buying homes together, retirement planning as a team, and creating financial boundaries that build trust instead of resentment. LaToya's insider secrets help couples turn money conversations into partnership opportunities. This episode will change how you approach finances in love, whether you're dating, engaged, or already married. Stop letting financial anxiety block your path to lasting companionship.Follow or Subscribe to Love Lately Podcast on your favorite platforms:Website: https://lovelatelypodcast.com/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0BEr5OPFTklIz1vq1iR3SaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61572590005931Twitter/X: https://x.com/LoveLatelyPodYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LoveLatelyPodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lovelatelypod/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/love-lately-podcast/Follow Lee Rogers:Website: https://www.leeashbyrogers.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leviticawatts/Book: https://www.amazon.com/Out-Shadows-Into-Your-Light/dp/B0DXVX5ZL8 Follow LaToya Maddox:Website: https://www.latoyamaddox.com/ourteam.phpYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@infinityfinancialllc4511Email: [email protected]: https://www.linkedin.com/in/latoyamaddox/Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/infinity-financial-llc Book Links Mentioned:  1. LaToya's Book:  "Smart Money Moves: Starting Fresh : Life After Divorce" by LaToya Maddox, CFP®Amazon Link:https://www.amazon.de/Smart-Money-Moves-Starting-Divorce/dp/B0CSPNQWZYDescription: A comprehensive guide for financial independence after divorce, covering budgeting, debt management, investing, taxes, and rebuilding financial stability post-divorce.2. Book LaToya Recommended:  "I Will Teach You to Be Rich" by Ramit Sethi (This is the book she mentioned loving but couldn't remember the author's name)Amazon Link:https://www.amazon.com/Will-Teach-You-Rich-Second/dp/1523505745Author's Website:https://www.iwillteachyoutoberich.com/Description: A 6-week personal finance program focusing on banking, saving, budgeting, investing, and living your "Rich Life" without guilt about spending on things you love.

"Wives, submit yourselves to your own husbands as you do to the Lord. For the husband is the head of the wife as Christ is the head of the church ... Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her." - Ephesians 5:22-25 Marriage submission isn't what you think it is. In this episode of Love Lately, Lee and Ron Rogers tackle the controversial topic that makes many women uncomfortable. They reveal why submission has nothing to do with losing yourself and everything to do with strategic partnership. Ron explains his unexpected view that submission must be earned, not demanded, while Lee shares her perspective on submission as a protective covering rather than surrender. The couple discusses what happens when you can't trust your partner's decisions, the difference between healthy submission and toxic control, and practical advice for marriages where submission feels impossible. They explore dating red flags that predict submission struggles and break down the spiritual principles behind biblical marriage roles. Lee and Ron get real about their own relationship dynamics, including moments when submission didn't happen and what that looked like. This conversation will challenge assumptions about marriage hierarchy and help you understand submission as a mutual benefit rather than one-sided sacrifice. Their insights offer hope for couples struggling with traditional relationship roles. Follow or Subscribe to Love Lately Podcast on your favorite platforms: Website: https://lovelatelypodcast.com/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0BEr5OPFTklIz1vq1iR3SaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61572590005931Twitter/X: https://x.com/LoveLatelyPodYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LoveLatelyPodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lovelatelypod/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/love-lately-podcast/ Follow Lee Rogers: Website: https://www.leeashbyrogers.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leviticawatts/Book: https://www.amazon.com/Out-Shadows-Into-Your-Light/dp/B0DXVX5ZL8

Your dating life isn't working because you're still operating from your old story. In this episode of Love Lately, host Lee Rogers reveals personal rebranding as the secret dating strategy for finding love after 50. She exposes why you must go underground and become invisible while doing the inner work that transforms your relationship patterns. Lee breaks down how your environment - your bedroom, your schedule, your entire lifestyle - either attracts or repels your future spouse. She shares the exact mindset shifts needed to stop settling and start attracting the high-quality partner you deserve. Through micro-changes and brutal self-evaluation, you'll discover how to speak differently about yourself and create space for love to flourish. What Lee shares will challenge everything YOU THINK YOU KNOW about dating after divorce or later in life. Lee's method goes beyond surface fixes to target the core beliefs that trap you in disappointing relationship cycles. Get ready to rebuild your love story completely and attract your dream partner.Follow or Subscribe to Love Lately Podcast on your favorite platforms:Website: https://lovelatelypodcast.com/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0BEr5OPFTklIz1vq1iR3SaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61572590005931Twitter/X: https://x.com/LoveLatelyPodYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LoveLatelyPodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lovelatelypod/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/love-lately-podcast/Follow Lee Rogers:Website: https://www.leeashbyrogers.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leviticawatts/Book: https://www.amazon.com/Out-Shadows-Into-Your-Light/dp/B0DXVX5ZL8

What happens when two independent people who are used to making solo decisions suddenly have to choose everything together? Lee and Ron Rogers discovered this challenge when a simple desire for a family pet turned into a months-long negotiation. Lee preferred small dogs while Ron dreamed of a German Shepherd, creating the perfect storm for relationship tension. In this episode of the Love Lately podcast, learn specific strategies for navigating major decisions when you and your partner have completely different visions. The couple shares their real-life approach to avoiding resentment while honoring both perspectives. Ron reveals his method for expressing desires without creating pressure, while Lee explains what finally changed her perspective. They discuss the importance of patience, open-mindedness, and determining what qualifies as a big decision in your relationship. This conversation offers practical tools for couples who struggle with merging two strong personalities and independent mindsets. Their experience proves that successful relationships require learning new ways to choose together while respecting individual timing.

Marriage gets real when you lose the remote control and your OCD husband finds it in the most unlikely place. Lee and Ron Rogers share their journey of learning to accept each other's quirks without trying to change them. In this episode of the Love Lately podcast, discover the freedom that comes from exposing your flaws instead of hiding them, and learn specific strategies for building authentic relationships. The couple reveals their personal stories about merging two completely different personalities - one free-spirited and one methodical - while maintaining love and respect. Lee opens up about feeling embarrassed by her scattered tendencies until Ron showed her unconditional acceptance. They discuss the importance of identifying deal breakers versus manageable differences, plus share practical advice for anyone seeking genuine connection. This conversation offers real relationship advice for couples navigating authenticity in marriage, whether you're newlyweds or decades in. Their authentic approach to love proves that being yourself, quirks and all, creates deeper intimacy than any perfect facade ever could.

If you keep attracting the wrong people, your personal brand might be the problem. In this episode of Love Lately, Lee Rogers tackles the uncomfortable truth that we often attract who we are, not who we want. She walks listeners through a brutally honest self-audit process that includes examining your calendar and bank account to discover what you're really putting out into the world. Lee breaks down how to identify your three core values and reverse engineer your life to actually live them out, rather than just hoping for the best. She explains why your energy speaks louder than your appearance and how to stop broadcasting your values too early in relationships. This episode offers a fresh perspective on dating strategy that goes beyond surface-level attraction and focuses on authentic alignment. Whether you're serial dating or ready for a complete relationship reboot, Lee's personal branding approach will help you attract the king or queen you've been seeking.

In this episode of Love Lately, Lee and Ron tackle what real closeness looks like in relationships after 50. The duo breaks down why being "known" by your partner matters more than surface-level chemistry, sharing their airport moment when an unexpected touch sparked something neither expected. They challenge listeners to explore connections outside their usual "type," suggesting that the cake (emotional bond) matters more than just the frosting (physical attraction). The hosts explain how relationships move through natural seasons, requiring partners to study each other continually rather than jumping ship when feelings shift. Lee and Ron offer practical advice for both established couples needing reconnection and singles wondering how to foster non-physical bonds from the start. They wrap with straight talk about love languages and creating safe spaces where vulnerability can thrive without judgment. Perfect for anyone wondering why their relationships keep hitting the same walls or seeking more substance in their connections.

In this episode of Love Lately, hosts Lee and Ron Rogers explore how intentionality transforms relationships, especially for those dating in their later years. The couple shares their personal journey, including how Ron's clear statement, "I'm here, I ain't going nowhere" showcased the deliberate planning that real interest requires. They distinguish between the needs of singles seeking genuine connection versus married couples working to maintain purpose in their union, emphasizing that time and energy become increasingly valuable resources as we age. The Rogers make a riveting case that relationships without clear direction often lead to years of stagnation, while intentional partnerships create momentum and growth. They offer practical guidance on developing vision, establishing boundaries, and conducting regular "heart checkups" to ensure alignment. This conversation provides essential insights for anyone tired of directionless relationships and seeking to create meaningful connections through purposeful action.

In this episode of Love Lately, hosts Lee and Ron Rogers tackle the essential topic of boundaries in relationships, especially for those dating after 50. The couple shares their personal journey of how Ron's clear boundaries around sleep and work actually attracted Lee to him, highlighting how good boundaries can strengthen rather than hinder connection. They explore boundaries as guidelines that protect what matters most to you, comparing them to a yard that defines your personal space while still allowing meaningful interactions. Lee and Ron address common barriers to setting boundaries, including people-pleasing tendencies and guilt, particularly for women socialized to be accommodating. The episode offers practical three-step advice: know your boundaries by connecting with your values, communicate them clearly without passive-aggressive behavior, and implement them consistently to maintain respect. This conversation provides valuable insights for anyone struggling with saying "no" or feeling drained from always saying "yes," showing how healthy boundaries create the foundation for lasting, respectful relationships.

In this episode of Love Lately, Lee and Ron Rogers explore the silent relationship killer that affects us all - distractions. The duo introduces a thought-provoking perspective shift by contrasting "distraction" with "traction," revealing how to identify forces that either pull you toward or away from your relationship goals. Through personal anecdotes, including their ingenious "chili pepper" safe word strategy, the hosts share practical tools for couples to overcome both internal and external disruptions to their connection. Lee and Ron tackle the often-overlooked topic of self-sabotage in dating, exploring how fear of happiness and perfectionism can become relationship roadblocks. Their discussion extends beyond surface-level advice, examining how distractions can serve as smoke signals for deeper issues that need addressing in both established relationships and single life. The episode culminates in a resonant message about relationships being "bigger than us," offering listeners a framework for distinguishing between mere bumps in the road and genuine threats to their love story. For anyone who's ever felt their relationship derailed by life's interruptions, this episode provides a masterclass in maintaining focus on what truly matters.

In this episode of Love Lately, hosts Lee and Ron Rogers delve into what true love really means, moving far beyond the superficial "rainbows and unicorns" to uncover its divine essence. Ron shares his transformative definition of love as "an infinite delight in the well-being of another," challenging listeners to rethink their understanding of authentic relationships. The conversation weaves through crucial topics like the importance of self-reflection, dealing with emotional baggage, and the fascinating dynamics of different love languages. Through personal anecdotes and honest dialogue, the hosts tackle challenging questions about whether love should be easy, the role of chemistry in relationships, and how past experiences shape our capacity to love. The episode offers particular insight for those navigating love later in life, with valuable perspectives on being open to possibilities while remaining true to oneself. This thought-provoking discussion challenges conventional wisdom about relationships, offering listeners a fresh perspective on what it means to truly delight in another person's well-being, even during life's inevitable bumps and hurdles. Whether you're single, dating, or in a committed relationship, this episode provides transformative insights about the choice to love and the journey of understanding what we truly need in a partner.

In this episode of Love Lately, hosts Lee and Ron Rogers tackle the truth about emotional "residue" - their refreshing take on what others call baggage - and its impact on relationships. The couple shatters common misconceptions about emotional history, exploring why unexamined patterns often lead to missed connections in new relationships. They share transformative insights about the importance of self-reflection, including a powerful discussion about the role of prayer in understanding your own "residue" before seeking partnership. The episode offers practical wisdom on making space for new love while honoring your life experiences, with Ron's analogy about the cost of carrying excess emotional baggage resonating throughout. Lee and Ron's natural chemistry shines as they discuss how understanding family origins and showing genuine curiosity about your partner can transform potential battles into opportunities for building stronger connections. For anyone struggling to balance past experiences with present love, this episode provides a refreshing perspective on turning emotional residue into relationship gold.

In their debut episode of "Love Lately," Lee and Ron Rogers share intimate insights for finding meaningful love after 50. Drawing from personal experience, they reveal five critical strategies for relationship success: understanding core values, reframing marriage as a spiritual connection, prioritizing personal growth, staying open-minded, and recognizing potential relationship distractions. The couple discusses how past experiences can hinder new connections and offers practical advice for approaching love with intention and hope. They explore critical topics like balancing masculine and feminine energies, the role of prayer in relationships, and how unexpected love can emerge when you least expect it. For anyone feeling discouraged about finding love later in life, this episode provides a refreshing perspective and actionable guidance. Listeners will be inspired to reimagine their approach to relationships and believe in the possibility of genuine, transformative love.