I can’t believe I get to finally say this out loud… we’re engaged!! In today’s episode, I’m joined by my fiancé (!!!) Ian, and together we’re reliving every detail of the proposal — from how he secretly planned it to the moment I realized what was happening (spoiler: I was completely shocked).
We’re opening up about everything — how it really went down at the coffee shop where we had our very first date, why having the kids there made it so special, and what this next chapter means to us after both having walked through divorce, growth, and healing.This episode is raw, joyful, and full of laughter (and maybe a few tears). It’s one of the most meaningful conversations I’ve ever shared on the podcast, and I’m so excited to let you in on our story.
If you’ve been following our journey — from healing to happiness — thank you for being part of it. Your messages and support mean the world.
Listen in to hear how Ian asked, how I said yes, and what’s next for us.
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Topics discussed:
00:00 – Intro
00:15 – We are engaged!
01:21 – How Ian Planned the Proposal
03:06 – Why the Coffee Shop Was Meaningful
04:32 – The Morning of the Proposal
07:12 – The Proposal Moment
09:15 – Ian’s speech to Sam & Sam’s Reflections
10:17 – Full-Circle Feelings & Family
14:18 – After the Proposal: Celebration & Sushi
15:36 – Favorite Parts of the Engagement
17:46 – The Ring
18:29 – Other Moments Sam Thought It Might Happen
20:35 – Ian Asking Sam’s Dad for Permission
23:13 – Reflections on Healing & Partnership
26:40 – How This Engagement Feels Different
29:21 – What’s Changed with Age & Maturity
33:05 – Lessons from Past Relationships
38:28 – Next Steps: Wedding or Elopement?
40:23 – Wedding Vision & Dress Talk
40:45 – Destination Ideas: Greece, Switzerland, Florida
41:17 – Staying Present & Planning Ahead
41:36 – Tentative Wedding Timeline
42:45 – Wrap-Up & Closing Thoughts
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