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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Send us Fan Mail We are closing out our WHAT’S LOVE GOT TO DO WITH IT SERIES! Our final series Episode 4 will be live, Tuesday, July 28th! HEALTHY LOVE IN RELATIONSHIPS!   Host Christina is joined by Co-Host Amanda, founder of Lead by Love Counseling Collective! We sit down and discuss the green flags, healthy love, and all the feels of what we need to have a good relationship!   Don’t miss it! 7:00pm EST, via Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Spotify and Apple Podcasts!   Shout out to The Bad Bo...]]></itunes:summary>
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    <pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 19:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Send us Fan Mail Episode 3: "The Love I Saw" In Episode 3, Christina welcomes her daughter, Alina, as a special guest co-host for an honest and heartfelt conversation about the love Alina witnessed growing up and how those experiences have shaped her perspective on love at 19. Together, they reflect on the relationships Alina observed throughout her childhood, the lessons she learned from watching her mother's journey, and how those experiences influence what she values in healthy relationshi...]]></itunes:summary>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Send us Fan Mail In this episode of What's Love Got to Do With It?, host Christina Vega is joined by co-host Dr. Judy Cruz-Ransom for an honest conversation about grief and its impact on our ability to love. Together, they explore what grief is, how it shapes our emotional lives, and why unhealed grief can become a barrier to healthy, fulfilling relationships. Whether grief stems from the loss of a loved one, the end of a relationship, or other life experiences, this episode offers insight in...]]></itunes:summary>
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    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2624647/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a></p><p>In this episode of <em>What&apos;s Love Got to Do With It?</em>, host Christina Vega is joined by co-host Dr. Judy Cruz-Ransom for an honest conversation about grief and its impact on our ability to love. Together, they explore what grief is, how it shapes our emotional lives, and why unhealed grief can become a barrier to healthy, fulfilling relationships. Whether grief stems from the loss of a loved one, the end of a relationship, or other life experiences, this episode offers insight into the healing process and the importance of addressing emotional wounds before building lasting connections.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Send us Fan Mail Join Host Christina and Co-Host Amanda Peguero, Licensed Professional Counselor and Founder of Led by Love Counseling Collective, for an inspiring conversation about the power of self-love.  So often, we spend time discussing the unhealthy forms of love that can lead to painful experiences and difficult circumstances. In this series, we are shifting the focus to love in its healthiest form, the kind that heals, nurtures, empowers, and helps us feel whole.  Self-love is a jour...]]></itunes:summary>
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    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2624647/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a></p><p>Join Host Christina and Co-Host Amanda Peguero, Licensed Professional Counselor and Founder of Led by Love Counseling Collective, for an inspiring conversation about the power of self-love.<br/><br/>So often, we spend time discussing the unhealthy forms of love that can lead to painful experiences and difficult circumstances. In this series, we are shifting the focus to love in its healthiest form, the kind that heals, nurtures, empowers, and helps us feel whole.<br/><br/>Self-love is a journey, and it is one of the most important relationships we will ever build. Tune in as we explore what it means to cultivate self-love and why it is essential for our growth, healing, and well-being.<br/><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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