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Affairs Of The Heart

Affairs Of The Heart

By: Maria Groten and Amber Simpson
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 Welcome to Affairs of the Heart — a podcast about life, love, and the deep connections that shape us. Hosted by two friends who feel like they've known each other forever, we invite you into honest conversations about the things that matter most. From heartbreak to healing, loss to laughter, we're here to listen, learn, and grow together. This is more than just a podcast — it's a space for real talk, real friendship, and the beautiful messiness of being human.

Music by Ruel Thomas. Check him out at ruelmusic.comCopyright Maria Groten and Amber Simpson Relationships Social Sciences
Episodes
  • Ruel Thomas on Music, Loss, and Resilience

    Ruel Thomas on Music, Loss, and Resilience
    Sep 10 2025
    At 30, Ruel is living his dream as a full-time musician in Austin, Texas. But behind the music is a story of childhood loss, resilience, and a recent cancer diagnosis. This is his most personal performance yet- his own story.
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    39 mins
  • Going Places on a Stationary Bike: Mike & Dan's Journey

    Going Places on a Stationary Bike: Mike & Dan's Journey
    Aug 27 2025
    Meet the duo behind Torrent Cycle and Tenet Café, a grounded and growing fitness community in Salt Lake City. Mike and Dan are partners in life and in business, and their successes in one reinforces success in the other. Their whole is truly greater than the sum of their parts. In this heartfelt conversation, they share how they went from careers in NYC to becoming beloved business owners in Salt Lake City. Along the way, they talk about love, faith, entrepreneurship, and the power of building community, one spin class and one smoothie at a time.
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    42 mins
  • From the Field to the Mind: Bridger's Unconventional Path to Healing

    From the Field to the Mind: Bridger's Unconventional Path to Healing
    Aug 13 2025
    From college football to psychiatry, Bridger's journey is anything but ordinary. He shares why he walked away from surgery, how he treats his patients with heart and humanity, and why he believes healing starts before the prescription.
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    45 mins
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