For Love's Sake
Psychology & Relationships
About
This is a Relationship Education Podcast. We produce education content, fusing evidence-based science, lived wisdom, and cultural tea, to guide you on your dating journeys and support you in your relationships and marriages. Your host, Joyice Robinson Myers, is Dating, Relationship, & Marriage Educator and Researcher who support Black women and couples.
Episodes
- 108: Are You Supporting Your Husband’s Social Wellbeing?
This episode addresses the perception among married men that marriage restricts their social lives, particularly friendships with other men. It examines wives' potential suspicion or indifference towards these friendships and emphasizes th…
- 107: Becoming a Girl Mom
In this Mother's Day episode of For Love's Sake, Dr. Jae discusses becoming a girl mom with guest interviewer Miriam Arvinger. They explore the experience of raising a daughter after sons, the intentionality behind the pregnancy, and the p…
- 106: The Surname Debate: Marriage and Family Names
Episode 106 of For Love's Sake, "The Surname Debate: Marriage and Family Names," features a conversation between the host and her husband about the implications of changing a woman's surname after marriage, particularly when children are i…
- 106: The Surname Debate: Marriage and Family Names
Episode 106 of For Love's Sake, 'The Surname Debate: Marriage and Family Names,' explores the multifaceted issues of identity, lineage, and legacy tied to a woman's surname post-marriage and when children are involved. The host discusses t…
- 105: The Protector-Provider Role for Black Men [Part 2]
In Part 2, Dr. Jae and her husband Jeremiah continue their discussion on the protector-provider role for Black men. They delve into themes of capacity versus desire, legacy versus lineage, and community versus individual responsibility, al…
- 104: The Protector-Provider Role for Black Men [Part 1]
In this episode, Dr. Jae and her husband Jeremiah discuss the protector-provider role, examining the concept of "coverage" which blends protection and provision. They also explore the difference between egoless protection and possessive co…
- 103: The Media & Black Millennial Relationships
This episode examines a 2025 study on Black love and media representation, discussing how television, film, and pop culture influence Black millennials' perceptions of relationships. It addresses common dating challenges and expectations.
- 102: Two Coping Strategies for Black Romantic Relationships
This episode discusses research on how Black couples cope with racial stress within their relationships. It examines how these coping styles affect intimacy, support systems, and conflict resolution, offering insights for maintaining emoti…
- 101: From Fear to Forever: Why Black Men Marry
This episode examines a qualitative study of 52 married Black men to understand the emotional, relational, spiritual, and practical factors influencing their decisions to marry. It builds on previous research about never-married Black men'…
- 88: Welcoming Joyice to the BIG 4-0!
In this episode, Joyice celebrates her 40th birthday and her podcast's second anniversary. She reflects on her year-long “Journey to 40” Selfhood Project, sharing insights on intentional living, love, and legacy.
- 87: the Beauty of Menopausal Women
Episode 87 discusses the beauty and value of women in their menopausal and post-menopausal years, referencing the Grandmother Hypothesis and challenging ageist stereotypes. It emphasizes that a woman's worth deepens with age, drawing from…
- 86: Our Rebrand Story
In episode 86, host Joyice discusses her rebrand story, sharing insights on strategy and testimony. She also outlines what's next for the podcast.
- Pop-Up 27: Validation & Challenge
In this episode of For Love's Sake, hosts Joyice and Jeremiah explore the complementary concepts of Validation & Challenge in relationships. They provide definitions, explain how these elements work together, and offer practical examples f…
- Pop-Up 26: Admiration & Adoration
Joyice and Jeremiah explore the concepts of Admiration and Adoration in relationships, detailing their definitions, differences, and how they function together. The episode provides practical examples for activating these qualities in rela…
- Pop-Up 25: Security & Stability
In Pop-Up 25, hosts Joyice and Jeremiah explore the essential relationship concepts of Security & Stability. They define each term, differentiate between them, and explain how they interact, offering practical advice for development.
- Pop-Up 24: Complements, Not Opposites
Joyice and Jeremiah explore the concepts of complementary and opposite pairs, applying them to dating, relationships, and marriage. They advocate for viewing men and women as complements rather than opposites.
- Special 15: Gaining Hindsight, Insight, and Foresight Knowledge
This episode discusses spiritual planting and reconciling human duality, focusing on gaining wisdom through reflection. Key topics include hindsight, insight, foresight, gratitude, understanding cycles and seasons, and the role of meaning-…
- Special 14: Valuing Sisterhood and Marriage Together
In this episode of For Love's Sake, the host is joined by her best friend Jessica. They discuss their friendship, a friend contract, motherhood, female intimacy, marriage and family, and navigating life at 40, highlighting a theme of redem…
- Special 13: 2024 "Black Love" Wrapped
This episode reviews "Black Love" stories from 2024, with hosts Kaity and [Unnamed Host] categorizing each as either MESSY or MAGICAL. They discuss at least one story per month and invite listeners to share their own "Secret Stories."
- 28: Becoming Her
In this episode, the host is joined by Daphne to discuss motherhood, romance, and the importance of a tailored support network for mental health. They explore vulnerability, empowering sons, and the connection between maternal care and rom…
- 27: Mother-Daughter Lessons
This Mother's Day episode of For Love's Sake features a conversation between the host and her mother, Mama Marie. They discuss lessons on testing romantic authenticity, Mareisms, womanhood, and advice for mothers and daughters, offering a…
- 26: Female Negotiation
This episode discusses relationship negotiation, focusing on standards, expectations, trust, and communication. It uses real-life examples and expert insights to explore how to build a strong relationship foundation by understanding differ…
- 25: Soft Life Singles
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- 24: Grown Woman Growth
This episode features client Kera's year-long journey of personal growth, focusing on developing her womanhood and improving her understanding of relationships with men. It highlights her progress, challenges, and insights gained through c…
- 23: Wife-Minded Singleness
This episode defines 'Wife-Minded Singleness' and discusses how single women can intentionally date with marriage in mind. It explores balancing personal authenticity with future goals, using real-life stories to illustrate navigating rela…
- 22: Womanhood Before Wifehood
This episode of For Love's Sake focuses on Season 4: Springing into Womanhood, emphasizing personal growth and identity before relationships. It covers life stages, milestones from youth to maturity, and creating a personal vision for woma…
- Special 08: Female Capital & Cost
This episode features a read of an article titled The Kind of Love That Black Women Make: Female Capital & Cost, inspired by Terry McMillan's Waiting to Exhale. The discussion offers practical wisdom for Black women regarding love and agen…
- Pop-Up 16: Dating is Intentional
In this episode, Alexandra shares three dating examples where she intentionally applied specific strategies to achieve better results and avoid premature investment. She details her approach, including setting boundaries, managing time, bu…
- Pop-Up 15: Dating is Strategic
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- Pop-Up 14: Dating is Fairy Tale•ish
In this episode of For Love's Sake, a coaching session focuses on understanding female and male energy dynamics. The discussion addresses a client's situation where a man requests more time without committing to exclusivity, while she navi…
- Bonus 03: Recap with Mr. & Mrs. Myers
This bonus episode of For Love's Sake recaps Season 3, featuring Jeremiah and his wife. They discuss emotional support, attraction, male development from the 30s to 40s, communication styles, traditional gender roles, and the importance of…
- Pop-Up 13: Dating is Emotional
This episode features a listener's secret story about relationship challenges, focusing on emotional regulation and communication. The host explains the difference between relationship skills and tools, using a listener's experience to ill…
- 21: Her Inevitable Divorce
In this episode of For Love's Sake, Taccarra Davenport recounts her journey through marriage and divorce, exploring relationship complexities, societal pressures, and the impact of religious teachings. The discussion covers vulnerability,…
- Special 07: Her Hot Date
This episode of For Love's Sake focuses on romantic archetypes and a first date that involved repair and redemption. It includes a pre-date ritual and offers advice on intuition, listening, and giving partners a fair chance.
- 20: Their New Marriage
Shaunice returns to the show with her husband Rashad to discuss their marriage and offer insights into Muslim marriage. They cover topics like vulnerability, femininity skills, proactive efforts in marriage, and communication with respect.…
- 19: Her Healing Journey
Laurie discusses her healing journey, including her Kenyan upbringing, dating experiences, and efforts to embrace femininity and mend her relationship with her mother. The episode touches on self-discovery, family dynamics, and dating.
- 18: Her Relationship Gems
In this episode of For Love's Sake, guest Timka discusses her transformative journey focusing on personal growth, self-reflection, and relationship skills. She shares insights from her dating experiences, including lessons learned, overcom…
- 17: Her Dating Dry Spell
Kaity Rodriguez shares updates on her 100 Dates in Houston blog series, discussing dates 7-10 and her dating dry spell. The episode touches on themes of women's value beyond motherhood, navigating dating challenges, and the balance between…
- 16: My Black Marriage Research
Episode 16 of For Love's Sake discusses Audrey B. Chapman's research on the education, economics, and marriageability of Black men. The episode examines the impact of historical debts and systemic barriers on Black men and the Black commun…
- 15: His Dating Pivot
In this episode, the host is joined by Dana to discuss male-female interactions, dating history, and the importance of faith, values, culture, and personal growth in relationships. They share insights on managing expectations, fostering ge…
- Special 06: 2023 “Black Love” Wrapped
In this episode of For Love's Sake, hosts Joyice and Kaity review ten significant moments in Black Love Culture from 2023. They share professional and personal insights on topics including dating, relationships, marriage, and family, evalu…
- Minisode 03: 2023 “The List” Wrapped
In Minisode 03: 2023 “The List” Wrapped, hosts Joyice and Kaity revisit a viral list of 28 places to avoid on a first date, discussing each location's safety, productivity, and preference. They also share their own first date strategies an…
- Special 05: Marriage As A Cultural Norm
This episode of For Love's Sake delves into marriage as a cultural norm, particularly within the Black American community. Host Joyice shares insights gained from research, a re-read of 'The Making of Biblical Womanhood,' and travel experi…
- Special 04: Biblical Marriages
This episode discusses the eight types of marriages found in the Hebrew Bible, exploring marital and familial culture in Ancient Israelite society. It examines biblical texts and historical practices related to marriage, including polygamy…
- Season 3: Experiences [prologue]
Season 3 of For Love's Sake, "Experiences," begins by discussing closure in healing journeys and the importance of moving forward. The season will focus on the solar plexus, relating to confidence and decision-making, and will feature seve…
- Minisode 02: Setting Intentions 2024
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- Minisode 01: 2023 Wins & Lessons
This minisode of For Love's Sake reflects on 2023, encouraging listeners to set intentions and practice self-reflection. The episode discusses self-love, sisterhood, and applying lessons learned to foster personal growth and improve relati…
- Special 03: Marital Submission
This episode of For Love's Sake discusses marital submission, leadership, and historical resistance among Black women. It examines Biblical passages, different marriage structures like patriarchal and egalitarian, and the influence of race…
- Special 02: Churchy Wedding Vows
This episode of For Love's Sake discusses approaching marital vows, covering planning, preparation, and collaboration. It explores insights from various church traditions, including the Church of England and the Black Church, addressing to…
- Pop-Up 12: A Male Fertility Story
This episode features Jeremiah discussing his perspective on his partner's IVF journey, focusing on the male experience with fertility treatments. Topics include emotional challenges, research, societal expectations for Black men and women…