The Frequency of Love Podcast
Hosted by Celeste and Dave Pennington—two people living a love story written in the stars—this podcast was born from their desire to share that magic with the world. What started as their own story on the page has grown into a global spotlight on love in all its forms.
In a world often consumed by what’s going wrong, we’re choosing to refocus on what’s going right: countless couples building lives full of connection, devotion, and joy. Together, let’s make love mainstream again and bring a little positivity back to the water cooler.
Stay tuned for raw, unedited, honest, and unfiltered conversations with couples from around the world as they share how they met, what keeps them aligned, and how they continue to live in the frequency of love.
The Frequency of Love Podcast
E14: Kristen and Chris “The Whitsundays”
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On this episode of Frequency of Love, Celeste and Dave sit down with Kristen and Chris — a Canadian couple whose love story began with a chance encounter at a cottage party and unfolded into a life of travel, adventure, and deep-rooted partnership. What started with “liquid courage” and a spontaneous trip to Australia has become a decades-long journey of commitment, family, and shared growth.
Episode Summary
Kristen and Chris first crossed paths in their mid-twenties during a series of cottage weekends in Grand Bend. Despite running in the same circles for years, they somehow never met — until the final summer before the cottage was sold. A late-night moment, a dark room, and a smooth “just thirsty” pickup line sparked their connection.
Their relationship deepened through travel, distance, and bold decisions — including Kristen moving to Australia three months later to build a life together. Since then, they’ve continued to say “yes” to adventure — from living in different parts of Canada to exploring new chapters abroad — all while raising a family and building a shared vision for their future.
They reflect on the moment they each knew they’d found “their person”: not fireworks, but peace. Not chaos, but calm. A quiet knowing.
Together, they discuss the qualities they admire in one another, the balance they bring to each other’s personalities, and what truly keeps love strong over time: commitment, perspective, and remembering the “why” behind it all.
The Heart of This Episode
Peace can be more powerful than fireworks. A sense of ease. A quiet certainty.
Commitment carries you through the ebbs and flows.
Perspective changes everything.
Build a life you’re proud of — together.
About Kristen and Chris
Kristen and Chris are adventurous souls who built their relationship on spontaneity, travel, and shared experiences. From a chance meeting at a cottage in Ontario to diving the Great Barrier Reef and eventually building a life together in Australia and Canada, their partnership has always been rooted in exploration and growth. Now parents and continuing to navigate bold life decisions — including international moves and redefining conventional paths — they remain deeply committed to building a life aligned with their values. Their love story is one of courage, balance, and choosing each other again and again.
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