Darla and Nadia's love story began after the soulmate myth had already been dismantled for one of them. In this episode, they reflect on growing up with a narrow idea of what love was "supposed" to look like, and how unlearning those beliefs reshaped what they thought was possible. What followed surprised them both: a relationship that formed quickly, demanded emotional presence from the start, and gently revealed that soulmates aren't found; perhaps they're built through care, communication, and shared vision.

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Anna Socolofsky is a queer wedding officiant and ceremony designer serving soulmates in Portland, OR and beyond. There is nothing she loves more than cheering folks on. You can learn more about her work (and inquire about booking her for your wedding!) at www.ecstaticceremonies.com.

Grace Heerman is a journalist and podcast producer who tells stories that make people stop, listen, and care. You can find out more about Grace at www.graceheerman.com. If you've been waiting for the right moment to launch a podcast that moves people, reach out to Grace at www.longtailmedia.co.

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First-born children, where you at? Today we're diving into what happens when the hyperindependent folks among us finally (begrudgingly?) let our loved ones help us. We're sharing the vulnerable, visceral moments when we interrupted our default patterns, stopped white-knuckling it, and actually let ourselves be supported in real moments of need. Being self-sufficient has its perks, but it can also be a barrier to closeness. In this episode, we talk about how some of our closest relationships have transformed once we admitted that we couldn't, in fact, do it all alone.

By the way, welcome to our first "Just Between Us" episode! These episodes are where we (Anna and Grace) sit down 1:1 to unpack whatever big themes, lessons, or emotional earthquakes recent episodes have stirred up in our own lives. More to come!

More About Your Hosts:

Anna Socolofsky is a queer wedding officiant and ceremony designer serving soulmates in Portland, OR and beyond. There is nothing she loves more than cheering folks on. You can learn more about her work (and inquire about booking her for your wedding!) at www.ecstaticceremonies.com.

Grace Heerman is a journalist and podcast producer who tells stories that make people stop, listen, and care. You can find out more about Grace at www.graceheerman.com. If you've been waiting for the right moment to launch a podcast that moves people, reach out to Grace at www.longtailmedia.co.

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This episode's edit is by Grace Heerman (aka Long Tail Media).

The art for our show was created by Gay Ghost Design.

Music for this episode by Epidemic Sound.

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In part two of our conversation with Chloe and Kiara, we are shocked to learn that long distance doesn't have to be a death knell! In fact, it can become one of a relationship's most surprising strengths. Chloe shares her honest take on soulmates (finally!), and she and Kiara talk about how living apart has actually created more freedom, more attraction, and deeper intention in how they show up for each other.

More About Your Hosts:

Anna Socolofsky is a queer wedding officiant and ceremony designer serving soulmates in Portland, OR and beyond. There is nothing she loves more than cheering folks on. You can learn more about her work (and inquire about booking her for your wedding!) at www.ecstaticceremonies.com.

Grace Heerman is a journalist and podcast producer who tells stories that make people stop, listen, and care. You can find out more about Grace at www.graceheerman.com. If you've been waiting for the right moment to launch a podcast that moves people, reach out to Grace at www.longtailmedia.co.

Additional Links:

Do you know a little something about soulmates? We'd love to host you on our show. Learn more and sign up.

This episode's edit is by Grace Heerman (aka Long Tail Media).

The art for our show was created by Gay Ghost Design.

Music for this episode by Epidemic Sound.

Find us on Substack and Instagram.