Love Is Not Luck: Divorce, Grief & Relational Literacy with Real Love Ready Author Robin Ducharme

How Your Thoughts Create Your Reality with Positivity Expert Lori Rogers

Shot At Love — Episode: How Your Thoughts Create Your Reality with Positivity Expert Lori Rogers In this uplifting episode, Kerry Brett sits down with Lori Rogers—positivity expert, entrepreneur, and mindset mentor—whose journey from overwhelm to empowerment transformed every area of her life. When Lori’s world became filled with uncertainty, family challenges, and fear, she discovered a life-changing truth: your thoughts, words, and emotions shape your reality. Lori shares how joy, gratitude, and simple daily mindset practices can shift your energy, strengthen your relationships, improve your business, and open new doors. From raising a neurodiverse child to reprogramming generational “scarcity” thinking, Lori explains how she built a life rooted in abundance, self-love, and trust. What You’ll Learn * Why happiness is the foundation—not the reward—of success Lori explains why waiting for accomplishments to feel good keeps us stuck. * How the words you hear (and speak) shape your future A childhood label of “worrywart” became a belief Lori carried for years—until she learned to rewrite her story. * The power of visualization and “I am” statements Inspired by Abraham-Hicks, Lori shares how shifting from “I want” to “I am” changes everything. * How to access the emotion of what you desire—now Learn why your brain can’t distinguish between imagination and reality, and how tapping into the feeling accelerates manifestation. * Why you can’t manifest for others—but you can support them Lori discusses helping her children, especially her son Craig, through intention, faith, and aligned emotional energy. * Letting go of scarcity thinking From her husband Neil’s easygoing nature to reconditioning old beliefs, Lori reveals how changing mindset changes outcomes. * Authenticity over perfection Lori opens up about parenting, vulnerability, and embracing the real (not curated) version of life. * Simple, free practices that change your life From morning affirmations to mindset tools, Lori shares the routines that anchor her day. Mentioned in the Episode * Lori Rogers – Positivity expert and founder of Positive Activity * Neil Rogers – Lori’s husband and author of Bar Tips * Cam Rogers – Lori’s son and part of the Believe network * Abraham-Hicks – Source of Lori’s transformational “I am” practices * Positive Activity Website: positiveactivity.net * Instagram: @LaurieARogersPositiveActivity This Week’s Dating Tips (Inspired by Lori Rogers) 1. Network intentionally You never know who someone else knows. Your next connection could come from their circle. 2. Feel the relationship before it arrives Visualize the joy, the partnership, and the fun—your emotions are magnetic. 3. Declutter your life and your energy Create space for what you want. Vision boards, crystals, and journaling can help you get clear and align your energy. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Love Is Not Luck: Divorce, Grief & Relational Literacy with Real Love Ready Author Robin Ducharme

In this episode, Love Is Not Luck: Divorce, Grief & Relational Literacy with Real Love Ready Author Robin Ducharme, this week on Shot At Love, Kerry Brett welcomes Robin Ducharme, founder of Real Love Ready, creator of the In Bloom relationship summit, and author of her new book Real Love Ready: A Guide to Relational Literacy. This conversation is not about fairy tales or finding “the one.” It’s about learning how to love better, communicate deeper, forgive harder, and stop calling every relationship that ends a failure. Robin opens up about the loss of her twin brother, her spiritual relationship with love, her Catholic upbringing, and how grief taught her that love does not disappear — it simply changes form. Kerry and Robin also discuss divorce, friendship breakups, relational literacy, faith, self-abandonment, and why love is not just a feeling — it is a skill, a discipline, and a practice. In this episode, we talk about: * Why Robin considers herself a lifelong student of love * How losing her twin brother transformed her understanding of connection * Why love continues even after death * How divorce can be an act of self-rescue, not failure * The grief carried by the person who chooses to leave * Why some relationships complete their purpose instead of “failing” * The pain of friendship breakups and why we need to grieve them too * How fear-based thoughts block love * Why relational literacy should be taught like a life skill * Robin’s In Bloom summit and the world-renowned relationship experts she has worked with * Her new publishing company, Soul Print * The mission behind Real Love Ready Episode Theme: Love is not luck. Love is readiness. Love is literacy. Love is a practice.   About Robin Ducharme: Robin Ducharme is the founder of Real Love Ready, a platform dedicated to helping people build healthier relationships through education, community, and honest conversations about love. She is also the creator of In Bloom, an annual relationship summit in Vancouver featuring some of the world’s leading voices in love, healing, and relational growth. Her book, Real Love Ready: A Guide to Relational Literacy, offers a roadmap for learning how to love ourselves and others with more awareness, courage, and compassion. Where to find Robin: Visit: realloveready.com Book: Real Love Ready: A Guide to Relational Literacy Event: In Bloom — held every April in Vancouver and online Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Survivor Season 49 Winner on Love, Trust & Winning at Relationships with Savannah Louie

Survivor Season 49 Winner on Love, Trust & Winning at Relationships with Savannah Louie What does it really take to win—in love, life, and on one of the toughest shows on television? This week on Shot At Love, Kerry Brett sits down with Survivor Season 49 winner Savannah Louie for a powerful conversation about confidence, resilience, vulnerability, relationships, and trusting your instincts when everything is on the line. Savannah shares how she manifested her Survivor journey from childhood, applying for the show for years before finally stepping onto the island—and winning. She opens up about the power of visualization, mental preparation, and why believing in yourself is often the first step toward success. Kerry and Savannah explore how Savannah’s background as a journalist helped her dominate the game. From reading body language and building trust quickly to staying calm under pressure, Savannah explains why people skills matter just as much in dating as they do in Survivor. The conversation also takes a deeper look at Savannah’s real-life relationship, including how competing on Survivor tested her partnership, what anxious attachment taught them both, and how communication helped them grow stronger together. They also discuss: * Why confidence starts with asking “Why not me?” * How vulnerability builds deeper connection * Why observation is power in dating and life * The danger of being physically present but emotionally distracted * What reality TV fame taught Savannah about relationships * Why timing matters more than forcing outcomes * How to know when the right opportunity is finally yours Savannah Louie is sharp, inspiring, strategic, and refreshingly honest. Whether you're navigating dating, rebuilding confidence, or chasing a dream that feels impossible, this episode will leave you thinking bigger. This is one conversation you don’t want to miss. 3 Dating Takeaways from Savannah Louie 1. Believe You’re the Prize Confidence changes everything. Stop asking “Why would they choose me?” and start asking “Why not me?” 2. Vulnerability Creates Intimacy People connect with what’s real—not perfection. Let people see the truth of who you are. 3. Observe Before You Invest: Not every opportunity is meant for you. Watch actions, trust patterns, and choose wisely. What does winning Survivor and finding love have in common? Everything. This week, Survivor winner Savannah Louie joins me to talk confidence, trust, vulnerability, relationships, and why believing in yourself is the real game-changer. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Keep Swinging: What Beep Baseball and Blind Athletes Teach Us About Love and Possiblity

Keep Swinging: What Beep Baseball, Blind Athletes & Fearless Living Teach Us About Love, Confidence & Possibility Episode Overview What if the only thing standing between you and a completely different life… is one swing? This episode doesn’t just land—it hits. Recorded after an unforgettable moment at Fenway Park, Kerry sits down with Wynter Pingle and Johnny Coe—two people who redefine what it means to show up, trust the process, and go after something before you feel ready. Wynter is a blind musician, runner, athlete, and chef. Johnny is her teammate, guide, and creative counterpart. Together, they pull you into the world of beep baseball—a sport built on trust, instinct, and courage. But this conversation goes way beyond the field. It’s about identity. It’s about fear. It’s about the moments where you decide—I’m doing this anyway. What You’ll Hear in This Episode • The powerful story behind playing beep baseball at Fenway Park • Why “being a little scared” might actually mean you’re living right • How Wynter redefined what she thought she was capable of—at every stage of life • The surprising connection between movement, confidence, and finding love • What trust really looks like (on the field and in relationships) • Why community is the missing piece for so many people feeling stuck • The truth: you don’t fail by trying—you fail by never stepping up to the plate Standout Moments • “Until you’re dead, you can always discover new parts of yourself.” • “People living their lives right are always just a little bit scared.” • “It doesn’t matter if I beat someone else. What matters is if I beat what I thought I could do.” • “You miss every shot you don’t take—so keep swinging.” What is Beep Baseball? A fully adaptive version of baseball designed for blind and visually impaired athletes—where sound replaces sight, trust replaces hesitation, and courage drives every play. • Players hit a beeping ball • Bases buzz to guide runners • Teammates rely on rhythm, communication, and instinct Learn more: • National Beep Baseball Association (NBBA) • Achilles International (adaptive running community) • Adaptive Sports New England The Takeaway This episode is your wake-up call. You don’t need more confidence. You don’t need more time. You don’t need permission. You need one move. One risk. One moment where you decide: I’m getting in the game. Because love, opportunity, and everything you’re looking for? They’re not waiting for you to be ready. They’re waiting for you to show up. Connect with Kerry Follow, connect, and stay in the loop for live events, new episodes, and Shot@Love Societydrops: • Instagram: @kerrybrett • Podcast: @shotatlovepodcast • Website: shotatlovebook.com Grab the Book Shot@Love: A Celebrity Photographer’s Lens on Dating and Finding Love Available now on Amazon Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What Love on the Spectrum Teaches Us About Finding Love, Confidence, and Authentic Connection with Pari Kim and Tina Zhu Xi Caruso

What Love on the Spectrum Teaches Us About Finding Love, Confidence, and Authentic Connection with Pari Kim and Tina Zhu Xi Caruso If you’ve been searching for love—and wondering why it feels so hard—this episode will change how you see connection. With the growing popularity of Love on the Spectrum Season 4, this powerful conversation revisits one of the most authentic love stories from the series: Tina Zhu Xi Caruso and Pari Kim. When Tina and Pari met on Love on the Spectrum, audiences around the world were drawn to their honesty, vulnerability, and genuine connection. But their story goes deeper than reality TV—it reveals what it truly takes to find love in today’s dating world. In this episode of Shot At Love, host Kerry Brett explores how Tina and Pari’s relationship highlights the keys to meaningful connection: radical self-acceptance, emotional honesty, and the courage to show up exactly as you are. From Pari’s fearless self-expression—living life unapologetically—to Tina’s strength as a photographer and disability advocate, their connection is built on something many people struggle to achieve in modern dating: authenticity. Their shared experience of loss creates a deeper emotional bond, proving that empathy, resilience, and understanding are often the foundation of lasting love. This episode is for anyone navigating dating, feeling discouraged, or searching for a more meaningful connection. Because finding love isn’t about perfection—it’s about being real, being seen, and being accepted. If you’re a fan of Love on the Spectrum or looking for real dating advice that actually works, this episode will leave you inspired—and thinking differently about love. Love on the Spectrum Season 4, Love on the Spectrum cast, Tina Zhu Xi Caruso, Pari Kim, finding love, dating advice, how to find love, authentic relationships, neurodivergent dating, dating with autism, self-confidence in dating, real love stories, modern dating struggles #LoveOnTheSpectrum #FindingLove #DatingAdvice Website: www.shotatlovebook.com [http://www.shotatlovebook.com] Podcast: Shot At Love on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and BLEAV Instagram: @kerry_brett @shotatlovepodcast Facebook: Shot At Love Podcast TikTok: @shotatlove LinkedIn: Kerry Brett Substack: https://shotatlove.substack.com [https://shotatlove.substack.com] YouTube: Shot At Love Podcast with Kerry Brett Book: Shot@Love: A Celebrity Photographer’s Lens on Dating and Finding Love (Available on Amazon) Instagram: @shotatlovepodcast @kerry_brett Website: www.shotatlovethebook.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.