The Big Leap Revisiting: The Love Thief with Arielle Ford
Two years ago, Gay and Mike sat down and recorded an incredible podcast with their dear friend, Arielle Ford, about her debut novel “The Love Thief”.
It was such a deeply insightful and moving episode – they decided to share it again.
Why the 'revisit'?
Well, because Arielle's novel, The Love Thief, has been scooped up and re-released by Hay House!
This romantic, spiritual thriller—part love story, part transformational journey—now comes with a brand-new cover, a soul-
stirring audiobook, and some seriously juicy preorder bonuses.
In this episode, Arielle, Mike, and Gay dive into the real-life inspiration behind the story, the spiritual teachings woven through the plot (think Eat, Pray, Love meets Dirty John), and why heartbreak can be the gateway to healing.
See, Arielle is one of the world's leading experts on love, relationships and the greatest manifester Mike has ever known. She's written numerous bestselling non-fiction books like “The Soulmate Secret” and “Turn Your Mate Into Your Soulmate,” but this is her first foray into fiction - and what an adventure it's been!
And in this episode, Arielle takes Gay and Mike behind the scenes of how this book came to be.
It all started with a crazy idea from her husband, Brian, involving aliens and operatic singing! But soon, the characters began “talking” to Arielle, almost driving her crazy. She found herself acting insecure for the first time in her career, constantly seeking reassurance from friends about her writing.
Eventually, Arielle surrendered to the muse and let this wild story download through her. The result is a juicy tale of love, betrayal, spiritual awakening, and sweet revenge. Part Eat, Pray, Love, and part Dirty John, Arielle calls it "a romantic, spiritual thriller with a surprise happy ending."
Mike won't give away all the details, but let's just say one of the characters was inspired by HIM! (It won’t be hard to figure it out.)
Mike and Gay were fascinated and inspired to hear about Arielle's creative process. Even though writing this novel was torture at times, she learned a ton about herself along the way.
And you have to hear her vision for the audiobook (something she hopes to turn into a Grammy-winning production). Just like her manifesting powers, Arielle's imagination knows no bounds!
Whether you're an aspiring writer, novel lover, spiritual seeker, or just a fan of Arielle's work, Mike highly recommends giving this interview a listen. Arielle's joy is contagious. He knows you'll be inspired.
The Love Thief is for anyone who’s loved, lost, raged, and risen. It’s a story of revenge, redemption, and rediscovering your worth.
You’ll laugh, cry, and maybe even book a flight to Rishikesh.
Key Takeaways
- (04:09) Arielle never wanted to write a novel and how it came about
- (09:31) The moment Arielle thought she was schizophrenia because characters started “talking” to her
- (13:19) The process of writing the book
- (23:09) Her dream for the audio book and winning a Grammy!
- (34:46) The spiritual practice of channeling characters and storytelling
- (45:05) Who is the perfect buyer of this book?
Praise for The Love Thief
“A spiritual love story that leaves you gasping with all the feels… A must-read.”
— Sheri Salata, former Executive Producer of The Oprah Show
“An emotional ride through betrayal, healing, and rediscovery. Well done,
Arielle!”
— Iyanla Vanzant
“So satisfying you’ll want a hypothetical cigarette.”
— Natalie Ledwell, bestselling author
BONUS ALERT: With your purchase of The Love Thief, you’ll get access to The Healing the Heart Yoga Series, featuring 10 world-renowned yoga teachers including Seane Corn—designed to help you release heartbreak and restore wholeness.
Order your copy + claim your bonuses now:
Get Arielle’s New Book, “The Love Thief” and your bonus content here: http://www.thelovethief.com
Additional Resources
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