So This Is Love
Julia Gaitho
72 episodes
Welcome to So This is Love, a podcast about love, the loss of love, heartbreak and the meeting of self. We share stories on how the relationships we once had teach us about who we are and define who we become. And maybe through these stories, we can answer that age old question; is it better to have loved and lost than never to have loved at all?
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Don & Tatu - S7 | E8
Don has always loved women. That much he will admit freely. What took him longer to understand was what it meant to love one. Despite growing up in an environment that exposed him to the world of erotism at a young…
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Hera & Tory - S7 | E7
Hera learned early that the adults meant to protect you don't always do it. And when she finally spoke up about the abuse that threatened her innocence, she learned that telling the truth doesn't mean anyone will…
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Luna & Adam - S7 | E6
She came for a friends-with-benefits but stayed for a love story. When Luna met Adam on campus, a serious relationship was the last thing on her mind. She was a self-described conservative girl with a curious streak…
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Brian & Charity (Re-Upload for NON-SPOTIFY users) - S7 | E5
Everyone in their corner of Kisumu knew Brian's name. Tall, sharp-tongued, and effortlessly charming, he had girls lining up, and never seemed to slow down long enough to choose just one. Then came Charity. Cool,…
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Brian & Charity - S7 | E5
Everyone in their corner of Kisumu knew Brian's name. Tall, sharp-tongued, and effortlessly charming, he had girls lining up, and never seemed to slow down long enough to choose just one. Then came Charity. Cool,…
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Loise & Clark - S7 | E4
She used to run towards the wrong kind of fire, you know, the kind that burns fast and leaves you cold. Loise knew this pattern well. Handsome trouble, charming exits, a heart she kept handing to partners who kept…
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Eva & Captain - S7 | E3
A father-daughter relationship is one of the most important bonds a girl can have. It is often where she first learns her own worth. Eva didn't get that early on. She grew up the odd one out in her own home with a…
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Athens & London - S7 | E2
Athens and London found each other in that classic boy-meets-girl love story, one many of us wish for. Their connection was almost inevitable, unhurried and felt certain. They said "I do", ready to start their lives…
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Candice & Henry - S7 | E1
( ( ( And we are back, baby!!! 📣 ) ) ) After years of talking to people on the other side of relationship breakdowns, this season, we’re doing something different. We are going in search of the ones who made it, those…
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Smurf & Bill - S6 | E10
Season 6 Finale! At 17, when Smurf meets Bill, she thinks she has found true love and a way out of poverty. Guided by a mother who should have protected her, Smurf is led down a path that forces her to make desperate…
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Wangari & Raymond - S6 | E9
Wangari & Raymond Wangari and Raymond met young. The kind of young where love feels like forever, and questions about marriage and children don’t feel premature. He was her first love, and for a long time, he felt…
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Biggie, Maria & then, Clara - S6 | E8
Biggie’s story is a journey through love, chaos, and self-discovery. From one relationship to the next, he finds himself caught between extremes, intensity and softness, control and freedom. But no matter where he…
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Wanjiru & Bett - S6 | E7
In this episode, Wanjiru shares the deeply personal story of her relationship with Bett. This love unfolds not as a dramatic coming-of-age queer tale, but as something quieter and more profound: the journey of finding…
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Basma & Omaya - S6 | E6
This week on So This Is Love, Basma shares a story that will challenge what you think you know about Muslim girls and choice. Basma grew up in a home where love felt distant, and approval, especially from her mother,…
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Faraja & Nanga - S6 | E5
Faraja and Nanga is a deeply personal story about faith, love and the quiet courage it takes to choose your own path. Faraja grew up cherished by her father, Nanga, and was the apple of his eye. She was raised in what…
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Jerry & Liam - S6 | E4
We have a man in the house! In this powerful episode of So This Is Love, Jerry shares his journey through childhood trauma, abandonment, and growing up in violent and emotionally unsafe spaces. With honesty and grace,…
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Amari & Rose - S6 | E3
Today’s episode is about two sisters raised by survival. One stepped in where a mother fell away, the other learned to run instead of stay. Through Amari’s emotional recollection, we observe how, through her eyes, love…
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Peaches & Paul - S6 | E2
Consider supporting this podcast via our mpesa till number 9095819 or PayPal sothisislovepodcastke@gmail.com If you or someone you know is affected by domestic or sexual violence, find support here:…
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Makena & David - S6 | E1
Welcome to Season 6 In this episode, Makena looks back at a marriage she rushed into at a very vulnerable time in her life. What seemed right on paper quickly revealed bigger differences in values, expectations, and…
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Gathoni (Louisa) & Kevo - *Bonus Episode*
In this episode, we meet Gathoni (her real name, but going as Louisa in this episode), once full of promise, now caught in the quiet unravelling of a love that previously felt like home. As success shifts the balance…
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Valerie & Mama T - S5 | E10
Valerie’s mother grew up carrying the weight of a broken and unstable childhood, a stolen innocence and wounds that never found rest. In her longing to be loved, she searched for it in all the wrong places, leaving…
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Wendo & Mwezi - S5 | E9
In today’s episode, a young, headstrong, and rooted-in-faith Wendo steps into what she believes is the relationship she has been praying for: a love grounded in her beliefs, intentionality, and shared Christian values.…
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Sylvia & Peter - S5 | E8
A word from our sponsors Eyaly Skin: On So This Is Love, we always come back to self-love & self-care and for me, that now means investing in my skin. I’m starting a glow journey with Eyaly Skin, trying out treatments…
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Anne, Meg & Jez - S5 | E7
A word from our sponsors Eyaly Skin On So This Is Love, we always come back to self-love & self-care and for me, that now means investing in my skin. I’m starting a glow journey with Eyaly, trying out treatments like…
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Olivia & Ethan - S5 | E6
Our sponsor for this episode is Tuwork. Whether you're a consultant, entrepreneur, or just tired of pretending your dining table is an office (where is the lie?) TuWork offers flexible packages, beautiful garden…
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Angie & Amanda - S5 | E5
Our sponsor for this episode is Tuwork. Whether you're a consultant, entrepreneur, or just tired of pretending your dining table is an office (where is the lie?) TuWork offers flexible packages, beautiful garden…
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Sheila & Jackie - S5 | E4
Our sponsor for this episode is Tuwork. Whether you're a consultant, entrepreneur, or just tired of pretending your dining table is an office (where is the lie?) TuWork offers flexible packages, beautiful garden…
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Zuri & Jabali - S5 | E3
Zuri thought she’d met the man of her dreams in a chance encounter at an immigration office. He was a gentle giant, strong, masculine and towered over her in that way that Zuri always wanted a man to do so to make her…
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Jalia & Kiza - S5 | E2
Consider supporting this podcast via our mpesa till number 9095819 or PayPal sothisislovepodcastke@gmail.com If you or someone you know is affected by domestic or sexual violence, find support here:…
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Ella & Makaburi - S5 | E1
She was the typical fresh-faced, doe-eyed high school graduate eager to embark on a new chapter after completing school. He was a man of God. Right off the bat, Ella is enthusiastic to make herself fully useful in…
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Barrack & Zack - S4 | Bonus Episode *Special*!
Love & Money Festival Tickets: https://www.ticketsasa.com/events/love-and-money-festival March 29th, Jain Bhavan
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Natasha & James - S4 | E10
Welcome to the season 4 finale! Thank you for listening. Consider supporting this podcast via our mpesa till number 9095819 or PayPal sothisislovepodcastke@gmail.com If you or someone you know is affected by domestic…
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Amara & Aleeya - S4 | E9
Amara’s mother was vibrant, beautiful, and free-spirited—a woman who spoke with an enviable confidence and carried herself with effortless charm. But behind the poise was a crippling addiction, an absence that shaped…
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Luna & Nova - S4 | E8
Consider supporting this podcast via our mpesa till number 9095819 or PayPal sothisislovepodcastke@gmail.com If you or someone you know is affected by domestic or sexual violence, find support here:…
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Sophia & Bumpy - S4 | E7
If you or someone you know is affected by domestic or sexual violence, find support here: https://www.instagram.com/s/aGlnaGxpZ2h0OjE3ODUzNDUyODYyMzIwNDA3?igsh=eXkyNWRmZW1lenh5 Consider supporting this podcast via our…
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Grace & Malcolm -S4| E6
He swept her off her feet with charm, a chivalry that was deeply unfamiliar, and a love that intoxicated beyond reason. But behind closed doors, the relationship unravelled into heartbreak, infidelity, and a battle…
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Florence & Juniour - S4 | E5
Today, I sit down with Florence—a woman whose story is as heartbreaking as it is revealing. Raised in a turbulent home, Florence sought love in all the wrong places, leading to a relationship with Junior that teetered…
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Shaka & Bogad - S4 | E4
Growing up under his father’s terrifying authority, Shaka developed wounds that ran deep—wounds that followed him into adulthood, affecting his self-worth, connections, and eventually mental health. In this narration,…
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Kate & Ashley - S4 | E3
On this episode of So This Is Love, we delve into the emotional journey of sibling relationships and how family dynamics can shape, and sometimes shatter, the bonds we once held dear. In a detailed recounting of…
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Njoki & Njue - S4 | E2
When Njoki moved to the city, she was ready to chase her dreams of a university degree. Struggling to make ends meet, she thought she’d found her escape when a wealthy older man, Njue, entered her life, offering her…
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Mathew & Scarlet - S4 | E1
Love, betrayal, and the road to redemption. In this episode, we dive into one man's journey of reckoning with his past, the struggles of loving without knowing how, and the painful consequences of losing the one who…
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Ruth & Nathan - S3 | E10 - SEASON FINALE
When the person we love has been unfaithful, we are overcome with shock, hurt and feelings of deep betrayal. In this moment, it is impossible to think of how we could have possibly contributed to our partner’s actions.…
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Abscondita & Abednego - S3 | E9
There is a saying that goes something like, ‘A father’s love is his daughter’s first love’. So then what happens to the girl when a father’s love is inconsistent, unstable or altogether unavailable? What is it about…
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Zoe & Tim - S3 | E8
In this story, Zoe leaves everything she knows behind to start a new life with Tim in a new country. In slow unfolding anticipation we hear how Zoe navigates through the highs of young romance, the lows of broken…
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Sasha & Joseph - S3 | E7
Do you ever wonder if the good guys finish last? From teenage infatuation to the allure of adventure, Sasha's quest for excitement leads her down unexpected roads. But amidst heartbreak and fleeting romances, one…
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Bella & Jamey - S3 | E6
In this episode, we are taken on a ride through Bella's story with unrequited love and self-discovery. Join us as Bella recounts her tumultuous journey with Jamey, navigating the complexities of love, self-worth, and…
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Jane & Adam - S3 | E5
How long should you hold on to an issue before speaking up for yourself? What do you do when your partner completely changes for the worse as soon as you choose to go all in? How much should people know about what is…
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Ray and Silver - S3 | E4
When we fall in love, it is automatic that we desire safety and security in our relationships. In the heteronormative context, women generally celebrate a partner that offers emotional, physical, and financial security…
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Jane & Daniel - S3 | E3
There are a couple of things that we are optimistic, if not sure of, in our youth; the future and love. However, for many of us, our twenties are overwhelmingly crammed with challenges that are designed to set us up…
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Grace and Will - S3 | E2
As children, we idolize our parents often holding them to impossible standards. As little girls, this admiration is magnified towards our fathers, our first ‘supermen’’. That is until we grow up. Until innocence gives…
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