Str8Love Podcast

Join us as we explore love, lust, and life-changing connections with Canadian traveler and author Melissa Rodway.

Her debut memoir, The People You Meet: Luxury, Leeches, Love, and Lao-Lao, captures the raw, hilarious, and deeply human moments of backpacking and luxury travel across Southeast Asia and China. Where fleeting encounters become unforgettable bonds, romantic sparks ignite in unexpected places, and vulnerability on the roa...

The Str8Love lads reunite after an extended break to dive deep into the hidden roots of our own biases and why we’re often blind to them. We explore how perspective isn’t just something we have, it’s something we practice. 

Tune in, lean in, and let’s rethink what we think we know. 

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DP returns from a family trip to Mexico and reflects on how travel has evolved for him. From spontaneous solo adventures to the meaningful, messy, beautiful experience of traveling as a husband and father. 

A short, honest look at how becoming a parent changes the journey in all the best ways. 

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This week, the Stra8Love lads are facing the one thing we all share but rarely talk about. Death.

Join us as we explore what it really means to die well, to grieve honestly, and to live fully while we still can. We also share our thoughts ahead of attending a Death Café right here in Manitoba — a gathering hosted by a death doula where people come together to talk openly about the end of life.

It’s raw, reflective, and real. The kind...

In this soulful episode of the Str8Love Podcast, we dive deep into the mysterious world of Intuition vs. Instinct—two powerful forces guiding us through life. But what’s the difference between them? How can we tell when we’re being led by the heart or simply reacting from a place of survival?

Whether you're seeking clarity in your decision-making or simply want to understand yourself on a deeper level, this episode will inspire...

Why do we shut down in tough relationship moments? In this episode, DP explores Dr. Sue Johnson’s Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), diving into the withdrawal trap that disconnects couples. 

Learn about the practical steps to recognize negative cycles, own your fears, and reconnect with vulnerability. A raw, relatable guide to building stronger bonds. 

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Jimmy J and DP explore the top ten scientifically-proven methods to cultivate happiness in your daily life, from building meaningful relationships to finding purpose and reflecting on your life journey.

• Practicing gratitude using a journal creates measurable increases in happiness
• Cultivating meaningful relationships is essential for long-term wellbeing
• Physical activity directly impacts both mental and emoti...

The lads talk about their upcoming trip to Costa Roca where DP is tying the knot with his lady love. Then they close things out with some deep insightful words from Jimmy J on how to live a life the creator would be proud of.

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