My Love Is...

GK Barry: Meet-cutes, biggest icks and exes

Tue, 13 Jun 2023 04:00:49 GMT

This week Ash is joined by social media star GK Barry! Grace has gone from being a low-key student to a TikToker with over 3.1m followers. You’ve probably watched her hilarious videos, or listened to her mega podcast Saving Grace, where her guests share everything from their dating nightmares to their wildest stories, and now she joins Ash to share her own dating stories. Be sure to join the conversation on socials #MyLoveIs

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Charithra Chandran: old fashioned courtship, unconventional dating and the work/love balance.

Tue, 06 Jun 2023 04:00:06 GMT

Have we got any Bridgerton fans out there? Get ready to fangirl, because today Ash is joined by Charithra Chandran, a British-Indian actor who starred as Edwina in season 2 of the regency era romance. She joins us to share what dating is like as a famous actor, teaching her Mum how to date in 2023 and what wearing those corsets was actually like! Join the conversation on socials #MyLoveIs

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Caity Baser: red flags, main character energy and being on your career hype.

Tue, 30 May 2023 04:00:37 GMT

This week, Ash is joined by a musician who has made getting over your ex oh so easy. It’s Caity Baser! She’s had over 10m+ Spotify streams within the first year of her career, has gained a huge following on TikTok, sells out shows and has hella worthy dating advice for you listeners. Join the conversation on socials #MyLoveIs

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Olivia Dean: Playlists, confidence and loving love.

Tue, 23 May 2023 04:00:40 GMT

This week Ash is joined by singer Olivia Dean! Her debut album, Messy, is out now and explores dating and relationship topics from; not needing to be in a relationship to be happy, to how to tell when a person is going to be right for you. She joins Ash to share her hot takes on modern love… Join the conversation on socials #MyLoveIs

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Sophia & Cinzia: Dating dilemmas, situationships, and bathroom compliments.

Tue, 16 May 2023 04:30:04 GMT

This week, Ash is joined by two real-life best friends – Sophia and Cinzia, otherwise known as The Girls Bathroom. These are the girls you go to for sisterly advice on everything from navigating a dating app ghosting to advice on wading through a sea of green and red flags. These ladies have seen it all when it comes to every type of relationship and they join us to tell all! Join the conversation on socials #MyLoveIs

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Season 3: It’s giving Modern Love…

Tue, 16 May 2023 03:30:39 GMT

This season of My Love Is is a celebration of all things modern love! Hosted by Ash Holme, featuring Charithra Chandran, Olivia Dean, Sophia and Cinzia AKA The Girls Bathroom, Caity Baser and GK Barry. We’ll be talking about everything from meet-cutes to dating app etiquette, from situationships to polyamory - nothing is off-limits. Be sure to join the conversation on socials #MyLoveIs

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Sneaky links and married life ft Rochelle & Marvin Humes

Tue, 06 Dec 2022 06:00:00 GMT

In this week’s special bonus episode, Rochelle and Marvin Humes join Tolly T to share their love story that started as members of two of the biggest British pop bands. They open up about bonding over their shared Jamaican culture, overcoming “daddy issues”, raising children and lessons from 10 years of marriage. Join the conversation on social using #MyLoveIs

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Attachment styles and toxic masculinity ft Steven Bartlett

Tue, 29 Nov 2022 06:00:00 GMT

It’s a podcaster special as entrepreneur and the chart topping host of The Diary of A CEO, Steven Bartlett, joins Tolly T to delve into how his upbringing shaped his romantic relationships, toxic masculinity, attachment styles and dating preferences. Join the conversation on social using #MyLoveIs.

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Safe spaces and sugar daddies ft Tayce

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 06:00:00 GMT

Drag Race Queen Tayce drops by the podcast and joins Tolly T to discuss celebrating yourself, safe spaces and embracing the single life. Join the conversation on social using #MyLoveIs

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Fertility MOTs and girl code ft Zeze Millz & Irene Agbontaen

Tue, 15 Nov 2022 06:00:00 GMT

TV Presenter Zeze Millz and TTYA founder Irene Agbontaen join Tolly T for some girl chat on whether women can "have it all", girl code, overcoming family pressure and freezing your eggs. Join the conversation on social using #MyLoveIs

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Posting my man and worrisome aunties ft Toni Tone

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 06:00:00 GMT

Sunday Times best-selling author and content creator Toni Tone joins Tolly T to gist about being loved out loud, sliding into the DMs and why she chooses to joyfully share her long distance relationship online. Join the conversation on social using #MyLoveIs

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Date nights and hall passes ft Dami & Indiyah

Tue, 01 Nov 2022 06:00:00 GMT

We’ve got a TEXT… Love Island faves Dami & Indiyah join Tolly T to spill the tea on embracing each other's cultures, hall passes and which celebs they’re crushing on. Join the conversation on social using #MyLoveIs

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Season 2: It's giving Black Love...

Mon, 31 Oct 2022 12:15:32 GMT

This season is a celebration of all things Black Love hosted by Tolly T featuring Indiyah & Dami, Steven Bartlett, Zeze Millz, Toni Tone, Irene Agbontaen and Tayce. We’ll be exploring everything from the pressures of "when will you marry", the many layers of desirability, how Black Love shows up- it isn’t one size or type fits all, talking stages and we’ll also be hearing from the men to get an understanding of how stereotypes and online discourse affect their dating experience. Join the conversation on social using #MyLoveIs

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Taking Control of Dating, featuring Vick Hope and psychotherapist Dawn Estefan

Thu, 26 Nov 2020 09:35:30 GMT

In this episode, we are encouraging people to take back control of their dating lives sharing practical tips and first hand experiences from our guests. We’ll be joined by Vick Hope, presenter, author and human-rights activist alongside Dawn Estefan, a qualified and BACP Registered Psychodynamic Psychotherapist. Together we explore the impact of social pressure on dating, confidence, stereotyping and the pressure to be married before you are 30.

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What they’re really thinking, with Donnie Sunshine & Jeremiah Asiamah

Thu, 19 Nov 2020 00:01:00 GMT

In this episode, we open up the conversation to get an insight into what men are really thinking and feeling when they’re dating across all types of relationships and identities. We hear from BBC Radio 1 Xtra host, Jeremiah Asiamah and Donnie Sunshine, director, photographer and DJ on topics such as how to get the most out of dating, how Black love can often mean slow love and what that means for the role of dating in the Black British experience. We dive into the rules of dating, find out what men are looking for from a relationship and discuss how to protect your mental wellbeing. We round up this jam packed episode with an insight into the impact of ghosting and their advice on how to make your first move count.

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Dating Then vs Dating Today with Leigh-Anne Pinnock and Andre Gray

Thu, 12 Nov 2020 00:01:00 GMT

In this episode we are joined by Leigh-Anne Pinnock and her fiance, footballer Andre Gray, to talk about how the world of dating and relationships has changed. From the rise of virtual dating to the Black Lives Matter movement, we discuss how to navigate long-distance relationships and the power of Black love. We’ll wrap things up with their advice on how to make the first move and the romantic story of their lockdown engagement.

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What your partner wants from sex & intimacy in 2020 with David Whitely and Tanya Compas

Thu, 05 Nov 2020 00:01:00 GMT

In this episode, we’ll explore two conversations around sex and intimacy in 2020 - how to get intimate physically amid a pandemic, and how to ensure you and your partner are getting equal pleasure when you do. We’ll be joined by comedian and broadcaster, David Whitely, and Tanya Compas, an award winning youth worker, to open up conversations that we are all thinking but haven’t said - when do you kiss someone you’ve just met during Covid? How do you move beyond a kiss when you can’t go to someone's house? How does digital intimacy play a role? Before discussing how to make sure you’re both maximising your pleasure once you’ve made that move. We wrap it all up with dating advice that can help you feel confident when navigating sex and intimacy when dating.

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Fall in love with yourself first with Ovie Soko & Ms Banks

Thu, 29 Oct 2020 00:01:56 GMT

We discuss how self-love, or a lack of it, can impact your dating journey with advice from basketball player and all round smooth talker, Ovie Soko, and South London rapper, MS Banks. This episode is all about lockdown love, the importance of being positive, self love, being yourself and what Ovie Soko and MS Banks think about women making the first move.

We wrap it all up with dating advice to inspire you to love yourself first so you’re best placed to love someone else.

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Trailer

Thu, 22 Oct 2020 17:00:27 GMT

Ever wondered what your partner’s really thinking? Or how to maximise pleasure with someone new? Feeling pressured by #couplegoals, family or lacking a bit of self-love this year? My Love Is... is a series with a uniquely Black British take on dating in 2020 featuring Ovie Soko, Leigh-Anne Pinnock and others. We’re here to change how we talk about Black love in the UK with new episodes every Thursday. The series is hosted by Irene TTYA and brought to you by Bumble, the dating app where women make the first move.

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