The Love Department
Join host Nik Lockhart, former matchmaker and writer, for conversations with couples about their love story. She pulls back the covers on intimate relationships and asks audiences to reconsider everything we know about love.
Episodes
22 episodes
Season 2 Trailer
Let's get married! Join host Nik Lockhart, former matchmaker and writer on her journey down the aisle. This season we're exploring all things weddings, proposals, and (of course) the nature of love.
Season 1 Trailer
Introducing THE LOVE DEPARTMENT. The heartwarming interview podcast exploring the nature of love and relationships. Hosted by Nik Lockhart, former matchmaker, writer and philanthropist, this show talks candidly about what love has taught ...
S2 Ep 9 The Heartline: "Should I Say I Do to a Registry?"
Gather around for another episode of The Heart Line. That's right, we opened our advice mailbox twice this season for our listeners. In this episode, we talk about going solo to a wedding, whether you need to ask your parents' permission to get...
S2 Ep 8 "Hometown is Where the Heart Is" Abby & Jay of Maple Shade Farm
From their kindergarten class photo, to a grilled cheese proposal, to becoming accidental entrepreneurs, Abby & Jay's love story is one for the books. In this episode of The Love Department, host Nik Lockhart continues to explore s...
S2 Ep 7 Mario & Misha "You Will Always Have A Part of Me"
In today’s episode, we’re joined by Michael (also known as Misha) and Mario, whose love story began when they went clubbing on Halloween. After just six months of dating, Misha proposed, and now, after a two-year engagement, the couple is plann...
S2 Ep 6 Heartline: "What Do We Watch on TV?"
On this episode we open up the inbox on our HeartLine to share with you. Hear from The Love Department listeners who discuss “What if I don't want this person at our Wedding?” “Changing our Lastname” and “Group Projects in College” “TV Shows fo...
S2 Ep 5 Tracy & Eddy "Sugar We're Goin' Down"
Imagine having three weddings to the same person. Luckily these two said I do on every occasion. Tracy and Eddy met when they were just fresh faced immigrants to New York City. When Tracy moved in to an apartment with Eddy and two other guys, i...
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S2 Ep 4 "Understanding the Laws of Marriage" with the Bride Lawyers
Before you say "I Do..." you might want to consider all the legal maters that go into merging lives with another person. Did you know that pets can be written into your pre-nuptial agreement? Joining us on today's episode are Morgan and Shari, ...
S2 Ep 3 Kerry Lynn "How to Buy an Engagement Ring"
Planning a proposal soon? Join us on this episode of The Love Department where Nik Lockhart sits down with Kerry Lynn owner and designer of Love Locked, a jewelry boutique located in Jersey City. Things get sparkly with these two, as they talk ...
S2 Ep 2 "Eloping and Lifetime of Adventure" Paloma & Derron
Paloma and Derron may have met at a fraternity party as undergraduate students, but their paths didn't merge until they moved to the same city. After a quick first date turned into a long goodbye, these two realized that love was worth making t...
S2 Ep 1 "A New Romantic Proposition" solo episode with Nik Lockhart
In the current world, with all its flaws and reasons to despair, why do people choose to get married? Join host Nik Lockhart as she explores the big questions around marriage and pursuing a life of partnership. She helps listeners navigate the ...
S1 E10 Stacy & Cat "Dora's Moms Have Got it Going On"
Since the recording of this episode in 2024, Stacy and Cat have since parted ways. But the wisdom and humor in this episode remain so touching and we're grateful they shared a bit of that with us at The Love Department.Fashion icon Stacy...
S1 Ep 9 The Heartline: "Can I Recycle My Husband?"
On this episode we open up the voicemails on our HeartLine to share with you. Hear from The Love Department listeners who ask “How to handle differences on trash day” “Reconnecting with a childhood crush” and “help writing wedding vows” and mor...
S1 Ep 8 Allie & Chuck "Once Upon a Soulmate"
There once was a girl named Allie who lived in Long Island. She struggled to find a place and a person with whom she ‘fit’. On the same island was a boy, named Chuck, who too felt like he didn’t fit in or deserve to find love. On Halloween nigh...
S1 Ep 6 “Embracing our Dark & Finding our Light” with therapist Courtney Clifford
Joining us today on the podcast is Courtney Clifford (MS, MFT). She is a NYU Trained and Trauma Informed Coach and Equine Assisted Psychotherapist based in New York City. She’s helping us crack...
S1 Ep 7 Frankie & Felicia "God Slid in My DMs"
In a way, Frankie and Felicia have grown up together. They met in high school when she, in her words “Didn’t like him all that much.” But when they both came to faith after graduating, it was Facebook post that made Frankie slide into her DMs. ...
S1 Ep 5 Solanchi & Jose "Un Amour Eterno"
Bring in the coquito for this one. Today we’re chatting with Solanchi & Jose. Their love story began when she was a young college student attempted to get into a nightclub. Jose, who was working the club, thought her ID was fake. Now they’r...
S1 Ep 3 Solo Episode "Past Lives & An Invitation to Love
In this solo episode with our host, we start of with an attempt to define love itself. You’ll hear about Nik’s journey to creating The Love Department and more about what you can expect from Season 1 of this groundbreaking platform.In th...
S1 Ep 4 Cheryl & Patrick "Through Many Waters"
Cheryl and Patrick met as kids at a summer camp in their native upstate New York. But it wasn’t until they by chance attended the same college that their meeting turned into something more. In 2019 Cheryl was diagnosed with breast cancer, her t...
S1 Ep 1 Maria Theresa & Gerard "The Language of Us"
Maria Teresa and Gerard met as students studying in the South of France. She is from Peru and he is from the UK but they communicated for the first few years of their relationship in their second language, the language of Love, French. Their...
S1 Ep 2 Maggie & Russell "Here Comes the Baby"
On a cold night out with friends, two single people met at the end of a Manhattan bar. They weren’t looking for love that night, but as it turned out, love was looking for them. This is the story of Maggie & Russell. They were ten days f...
