About this episode

Joel and Sarah share their journey of finding love again and blending families while reflecting on their experiences.

Before we ever turned on the microphones, Karen and I met Joel and Sarah by chance during a night out for dinner. What started as a simple conversation quickly revealed a story that felt perfect for Second Time Around . In this episode, Joel and Sarah share their journey of finding love again, navigating the challenges of blending families, and building a relationship grounded in authenticity, compassion, and friendship. Listen as they reflect on the joys, lessons, and laughter that have shaped their second-time-around story, including the adventure of bringing two households together while raising three young daughters. And yes—you’ll definitely want to hear the story behind the pantless proposal! Their story is a beautiful reminder that love, partnership, and deep friendship can flourish in unexpected ways.

Topics covered

• love
• blending families
• authenticity
• compassion
• friendship
• second chances

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