The Lost Love Stories
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
Madelyn Agostini is 22 years old—and in the last several years, she has experienced an extraordinary amount of loss.
She has lost nine young people in her extended circle, along with my husband Jon, her uncle and godfather. Some were close friends. Some were classmates. Some were people she knew through the people she loved. But each loss became another reminder that life can change in an instant.
So what does t...
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 a severe brain injury at just 54, and the six years she spent caring for him while working full-time and raising their two daughters.
We talk...
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 everyone loves this Bob Hope, too.
Bob and his wife, Susan, were married for 46 years. Their story was one of deep love, frien...
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 conversation, he shares the story of his best friend, Blake—a young man whose larger-than-life personality left an unforgettable mark on...
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 conversation recorded just two days after Father's Day as we reflect on what the day looked and felt like four years after losing my husband,...
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. Tina shares the story of meeting her late husband, Mark, in the Army, their whirlwind romance, and the profound blessing of being by his side ...
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 impact continues to be felt long after his passing.
Joe's journey into advocacy began after his son Joey was diagnosed with cystic fibrosi...
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 devastating journey through addiction, incarceration, systemic failure, and unimaginable grief. Kate candidly shares how Daniel’s ...
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 Mourning to share the extraordinary love story she built with her husband, Justin — a relationship full of laughter, music, adve...
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 describes as one of the “cleanest” friendships she’s ever had.
When Ted was diagnosed with cancer, Anne steppe...
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 marriage, their story was full of faith, laughter, and meaning. But in an instant, everything changed.
...
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 through the cystic fibrosis community, both raising children with the same diagnosis. And like so many relationships formed in ...
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 losing a person—it is a story about losing and finding yourself.
Kylee shares her lifelong relationship with food&...
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 side by side, raising children, and creating a life that was full, layered, and deeply connected… their story is one of p...
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 partnership, to building a family rooted in closeness, connection, and showing up for each other… Amy created a life that felt l...
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 of kid who noticed the quiet one in the room… and made sure they didn’t feel alone.
But this story takes a turn that R...
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 three daughters, and creating a life rooted in connection, humor, and deep partnership… their story is one of a love that grew ove...
The Lost Love Stories with Sabrina & Her Dad Jon: When Grief Turns Destructive—and How She Came Back
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 a way that only a father and daughter can understand. From volleyball to weekly breakfasts, he was her pers...
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 for.
A sudden AVM.
No symptoms.
No warning.
Just a moment that changed everything.
But this conversation isn&...
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 kind of person who would spend hours researching something just because it sparked his interest… and then...
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