Something About Soulmates

Anna Socolofsky, Grace Heerman

We're not here for "happily ever after." We're here for what comes next. Something About Soulmates is a podcast about love as a practice, hosted by best friends Anna Socolofsky and Grace Heerman. Together, they interview couples to explore the tender, funny, and complex art of loving on purpose. And every episode ends with the same question: do you believe in soulmates? Season 2 premieres February 14th, 2026!

  1. 14 APR

    Just Between Us: When My Grandpa's Spirit Possessed my Girlfriend (or, How My Relationship with Hilary Made Me Believe in God)

    Anna didn't used to believe in ghosts. At least, not really. Until she brought her girlfriend to her old family cabin. Now, let's just say, she's a believer.  Join Anna and Grace for this season's "Just Between Us" episode where we talk all about Anna's first real supernatural encounter, the moment in Italy when Grace screamed "God, give me a sign!!!" and God literally delivered, and the daily practices we use to stay connected to the mysterious unseen forces in our lives.    More About Your Hosts:  Anna Socolofsky is a queer wedding officiant and ceremony designer serving soulmates in Portland, OR and beyond. There is nothing she loves more than cheering folks on. You can learn more about her work (and inquire about booking her for your wedding!) at www.socoandco.com.  Grace Heerman is a journalist and podcast producer who tells stories that make people stop, listen, and care. You can find out more about Grace at www.graceheerman.com. If you've been waiting for the right moment to launch a podcast that moves people, reach out to Grace at www.longtailmedia.co.    Additional Links: Big gratitude to Micaela Blei and the whole What Matters team, whose storytelling guidance made this story a whole lot better than the first hundred times I (Anna) told it.  AD >> Today's community powered ad spot goes to me, Anna! I am PSYCHED to announce that I have formally launched the newest branch of Soco & Co: LOVE SCHOOL. Love School is a home for classes and events that help our community learn how to love well, together. Our very first offering is our Virtual Vow Writing Workshop Series, taught by ME! If you're getting married this summer, this one's for you. Participants will share how they're feeling about the process, learn strategies for customizing the vows portion of the ceremony, and have plenty of time to write. The classes are scheduled for Sunday April 26/26, Thursday May 21/26, and Wednesday July 29/26. Tickets are offered on a sliding scale from $25 to $45 and include my signature vow writing guide. Grab your tickets here!  ADVERTISE WITH US >> Let us hype you up! Human-written, affordable, community powered ad spots to help us cover three months of our production costs. Click HERE to advertise with us! PERSONAL ADS >> Looking for your soulmate? Publish your personal ad on our show and tell your future lover where to find you. Click HERE to fill out our interest form.  BE ON OUR SHOW >> Do you know a little something about soulmates? We'd love to host you on our show. Click here to learn more and sign up.  This episode's edit was by Grace Heerman (aka Long Tail Media). The art for our show was created by Gay Ghost Design. Music for this episode by Epidemic Sound and APM Music. Find us on Substack and Instagram.

    35 min
  2. 2 APR

    Amy and Luna: Loving Each Other Through the Worst Thing

    In this episode we talk about: >> How to make it to the other side of grief with your partner >> Experiencing love as a knowing >> Rediscovering yourself, again and again    They never even went on a date. When Amy and Luna met, they were living full, separate lives with careers, partners and identities already in place. Eventually, they weren't even in the same state. But through a series of quiet check-ins, moments of care, and one profound shared loss, something began to take hold that neither of them could name. Their story is one of dismantling and rebuilding – through financial collapse, illness and grief. In this conversation, we learn what it looks like to keep returning to each other while everything else is changing. At a time when so many of us are being asked to reimagine our lives in the midst of upheaval, their story offers answers to the question of how to begin again without losing yourself in the process.   More About Your Hosts:  Anna Socolofsky is a queer wedding officiant and ceremony designer serving soulmates in Portland, OR and beyond. There is nothing she loves more than cheering folks on. You can learn more about her work (and inquire about booking her for your wedding!) at www.socoandco.com.  Grace Heerman is a journalist and podcast producer who tells stories that make people stop, listen, and care. You can find out more about Grace at www.graceheerman.com. If you've been waiting for the right moment to launch a podcast that moves people, reach out to Grace at www.longtailmedia.co.  Additional Links: Find Luna's writing at her website, LunaJaffe.com – that's J A F F E – including her latest book, Look Mom I Can Fly: Notes From The Wide Skies of Grieving My Only Child. She's also got tons of links to resources on navigating grief and loss. Explore Amy's medicine work and facilitation at her forthcoming website, thewayknows.com. AD: Whether you're trying to take a peek into the future, gather some encouragement, or just see what the universe has to say to you, Juno is the real deal! You can find her at the Sapphire Hotel and get a tarot reading along with a witchy cocktail every wednesday from 4-7pm during the month of April, or, to dive deeper into your natal chart, you can find her and book a reading on her Instagram @jmviolet. ADVERTISE WITH US >> Let us hype you up! Human-written, affordable, community powered ad spots to help us cover three months of our production costs. Click HERE to advertise with us! PERSONAL ADS >> Looking for your soulmate? Publish your personal ad on our show and tell your future lover where to find you. Click HERE to fill out our interest form.  BE ON OUR SHOW >> Do you know a little something about soulmates? We'd love to host you on our show. Click here to learn more and sign up.  This episode's edit was by Grace Heerman (aka Long Tail Media). The art for our show was created by Gay Ghost Design. Music for this episode by Epidemic Sound and APM Music. Find us on Substack and Instagram.

    1 hr
  3. 17 MAR

    Oliver and Polly (Part 2): Running a Business with Your Life Partner

    In this episode we talk about: >> What happens when your romantic partner is also your business partner >> Navigating money, stress, and conflict when your lives are completely intertwined >> The powerful boundary that keeps love at the center of a working relationship When Polly and Oliver started their business, they had a problem: two passionate, perfectionist designers trying to do everything at once. They were stepping on each other's toes, working on the same tasks from different angles, and realizing that loving each other didn't automatically mean they knew how to work together. That moment forced them to slow down and ask a bigger question: how do you build something creatively ambitious together without putting your relationship at risk?  In part two of their story, Polly and Oliver share what they've learned about blending partnership and entrepreneurship. From playful tools like switching "hats" to honest conversations about money, stress, and boundaries, they get super honest about the inner work required to make a blended work/personal life run smoothly. They also bless us with an incredible number of practical strategies (we're not worthy!!) for keeping our relationships at the center of our collaborations, and inspiration for remembering why that's so important in the first place. >> This episode is our second of two interviews with Polly and Oliver. If you haven't listened to part one, get on that!   More About Your Hosts:  Anna Socolofsky is a queer wedding officiant and ceremony designer serving soulmates in Portland, OR and beyond. There is nothing she loves more than cheering folks on. You can learn more about her work (and inquire about booking her for your wedding!) at www.socoandco.com.  Grace Heerman is a journalist and podcast producer who tells stories that make people stop, listen, and care. You can find out more about Grace at www.graceheerman.com. If you've been waiting for the right moment to launch a podcast that moves people, reach out to Grace at www.longtailmedia.co.    Additional Links: Complete Taryn's interest form to be in her "Mother" coffee table book.  Find Polly and Oliver at unlockcollective.co and instagram.com/unlockcollective. Hire them!  Polly and Oliver's business coach is Dana Corey. You can find her at danacorey.com. ADVERTISE WITH US >> Let us hype you up! Human-written, affordable, community powered ad spots to help us cover three months of our production costs. Click HERE to advertise with us! PERSONAL ADS >> Looking for your soulmate? Publish your personal ad on our show and tell your future lover where to find you. Click HERE to fill out our interest form.  BE ON OUR SHOW >> Do you know a little something about soulmates? We'd love to host you on our show. Click here to learn more and sign up.  This episode's edit was by Grace Heerman (aka Long Tail Media). The art for our show was created by Gay Ghost Design. Music for this episode by Epidemic Sound and APM Music. Find us on Substack and Instagram.

    59 min
  4. 3 MAR

    Oliver and Polly (Part 1): When Ha-Ha Turns Into Holy Sh*t (A Polyamory Story)

    In this episode we talk about:  >> Polyamory and the wilderness of loving more than one person >> Finding your soulmate when you weren't looking >> Radical honesty and living a self-directed life  Polly and Oliver started as coworkers during a time when they were both dating other people. For a while, they ha-ha'ed their way around their uncanny connection, until they just couldn't deny it any more. But they had some big questions, like: how do you honor an existing non-monogamous partnership while stepping into something new? What do you tell the people who know you as someone else? And how do you create healthy boundaries in an unfamiliar relationship structure? Hear about what happens when life hands you a soulmate you didn't expect, and the courage it takes to create a life and a love entirely on your own terms.  >> Stay tuned for part 2, where Polly and Oliver take us into the inner workings of the business they co-own (and what it takes to run a business with your spouse). Spoiler: they're geniuses.    More About Your Hosts:  Anna Socolofsky is a queer wedding officiant and ceremony designer serving soulmates in Portland, OR and beyond. There is nothing she loves more than cheering folks on. You can learn more about her work (and inquire about booking her for your wedding!) at www.socoandco.com.   Grace Heerman is a journalist and podcast producer who tells stories that make people stop, listen, and care. You can find out more about Grace at www.graceheerman.com. If you've been waiting for the right moment to launch a podcast that moves people, reach out to Grace at www.longtailmedia.co.    Additional Links: Find Polly and Oliver at unlockcollective.co and instagram.com/unlockcollective. Hire them!  For more on polyamory, check out some of Polly and Oliver's favorite creators: @morethan2love @chillpolyamory @chaneespeaks @lavitaloca34 @bygabriellesmith And listen to these podcasts:  Multiamory The Secure Love Podcast Relationship Diversity Podcast I Could Never…   Complete Taryn's interest form to be in her "Mother" coffee table book.  ADVERTISE WITH US >> Let us hype you up! Human-written, affordable, community powered ad spots to help us cover three months of our production costs. Click HERE to advertise with us! PERSONAL ADS >> Looking for your soulmate? Publish your personal ad on our show and tell your future lover where to find you. Click HERE to fill out our interest form.  BE ON OUR SHOW >> Do you know a little something about soulmates? We'd love to host you on our show. Click here to learn more and sign up.  This episode's edit was by Grace Heerman (aka Long Tail Media).  The art for our show was created by Gay Ghost Design. Music for this episode by Epidemic Sound and APM Music.  Find us on Substack and Instagram.

    1hr 10min
  5. 14 FEB

    Cameron and Pom: In Defense of Loving Your Dog This Much

    We released this episode on Valentine's Day on purpose because it captures love at its most honest. Cameron spent her life chasing a dream job in marine mammal care, only to realize that achieving it was taking a serious toll on her health. As she worked to untangle her identity from her work, a new dog tippy-tapped into her life and became an unlikely anchor, offering presence, steadiness, and a kind of support she had never expected or experienced.  Cameron reflects on being understood without words, what animals can teach us about care and communication, and why some of the most sustaining relationships in our lives might cross species. If you've ever loved an animal like family, this one's for you.   More About Your Hosts:  Anna Socolofsky is a queer wedding officiant and ceremony designer serving soulmates in Portland, OR and beyond. There is nothing she loves more than cheering folks on. You can learn more about her work (and inquire about booking her for your wedding!) at www.socoandco.com.  Grace Heerman is a journalist and podcast producer who tells stories that make people stop, listen, and care. You can find out more about Grace at www.graceheerman.com. If you've been waiting for the right moment to launch a podcast that moves people, reach out to Grace at www.longtailmedia.co.    Additional Links: Connect with Cameron and Pom at @pawsandrelaxwithcameron, @camddawg, and @pomelaanderson_bythebay. If you live near Monterey, California, head to Peace of Mind Dog Rescue to find your own doggy soulmate. ADVERTISE WITH US >> Let us hype you up! Human-written, affordable, community powered ad spots to help us cover three months of our production costs. Click HERE to advertise with us! PERSONAL ADS >> Looking for your soulmate? Publish your personal ad on our show and tell your future lover where to find you. Click HERE to fill out our interest form.  BE ON OUR SHOW >> Do you know a little something about soulmates? We'd love to host you on our show. Click here to learn more and sign up.  This episode's edit was by Grace Heerman (aka Long Tail Media). The art for our show was created by Gay Ghost Design. Music for this episode by Epidemic Sound and APM Music. Find us on Substack and Instagram.

    53 min
  6. 7 FEB

    Season Two Sneak Peek

    Is it just us or does the world really need some love stories right now? Don't worry, we're on it. Welcome to season two! Our first full episode is dropping Feb. 14, but in the meantime, we're sharing clips from our upcoming interviews and introducing you to the all-star lovers of season two. These lovers are trainers of Navy seals (ahem, we mean sea lions), business partners, mothers, best friends, and motorcyclists. One of them has four legs. And all of them have taught us something new about what it means to be and be loved by a soulmate. We missed you! We are so glad to be back!   More About Your Hosts:  Anna Socolofsky is a queer wedding officiant and ceremony designer serving soulmates in Portland, OR and beyond. There is nothing she loves more than cheering folks on. You can learn more about her work (and inquire about booking her for your wedding!) at www.socoandco.com.  Grace Heerman is a journalist and podcast producer who tells stories that make people stop, listen, and care. You can find out more about Grace at www.graceheerman.com. If you've been waiting for the right moment to launch a podcast that moves people, reach out to Grace at www.longtailmedia.co.    Additional Links: ADVERTISE WITH US >> Let us hype you up! Human-written, affordable, community powered ad spots to help us cover three months of our production costs. Click HERE to advertise with us! PERSONAL ADS >> Looking for your soulmate? Publish your personal ad on our show and tell your future lover where to find you. Click HERE to fill out our interest form.  BE ON OUR SHOW >> Do you know a little something about soulmates? We'd love to host you on our show. Click here to learn more and sign up.  This episode's edit was by Grace Heerman (aka Long Tail Media). The art for our show was created by Gay Ghost Design. Music for this episode by Epidemic Sound. Find us on Substack and Instagram.

    12 min
  7. 24/12/2025

    Darla and Nadia: Falling in Love for the First Time, After Marriage

    Darla and Nadia's love story began after the soulmate myth had already been dismantled for one of them. In this episode, they reflect on growing up with a narrow idea of what love was "supposed" to look like, and how unlearning those beliefs reshaped what they thought was possible. What followed surprised them both: a relationship that formed quickly, demanded emotional presence from the start, and gently revealed that soulmates aren't found; perhaps they're built through care, communication, and shared vision.   More About Your Hosts:  Anna Socolofsky is a queer wedding officiant and ceremony designer serving soulmates in Portland, OR and beyond. There is nothing she loves more than cheering folks on. You can learn more about her work (and inquire about booking her for your wedding!) at www.ecstaticceremonies.com.  Grace Heerman is a journalist and podcast producer who tells stories that make people stop, listen, and care. You can find out more about Grace at www.graceheerman.com. If you've been waiting for the right moment to launch a podcast that moves people, reach out to Grace at www.longtailmedia.co.    Additional Links: Do you know a little something about soulmates? We'd love to host you on our show. Learn more and sign up.  This episode's edit is by Grace Heerman (aka Long Tail Media). The art for our show was created by Gay Ghost Design. Hire Darla for your wedding or couples photoshoot. Music for this episode by Epidemic Sound. Find us on Substack and Instagram.

    52 min

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We're not here for "happily ever after." We're here for what comes next. Something About Soulmates is a podcast about love as a practice, hosted by best friends Anna Socolofsky and Grace Heerman. Together, they interview couples to explore the tender, funny, and complex art of loving on purpose. And every episode ends with the same question: do you believe in soulmates? Season 2 premieres February 14th, 2026!

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