The Love Suite with Steve and Grace

Steve and Grace
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The Love Suite with Steve and Grace. We’re Steve and Grace. A Boricua from Brooklyn and a Filipina from Queens, New York. We’ve been married for over 20 years, raised four children, and built a love that’s been tested by life, proven by time, and strengthened by every season. This podcast is more than relationship talk. It’s our celebration of culture, resilience, and partnership. We come from families that stretched dollars, held down more than one job, and carried traditions across oceans. We are first- and second-generation, raised in homes shaped by sacrifice and survival. We didn’t inherit blueprints. We created them. And in that, we discovered the beauty of being multicultural: weaving Boricua, Filipina, and New York grit into a love story that lasts. Here we talk marriage, parenting, intimacy, money, business, and culture; not from the lens of perfection, but from the truth of what it really takes for our people to thrive in love. Our listeners? You are us. Black, Brown, Asian, Latinx, Caribbean, Pacific Islander, immigrant, first- and second-gen, blended, multicultural. You carry beauty in your roots. You carry stories in your blood. Let’s celebrate life because when it’s rooted in love, truth, and legacy, it gets carried forward for generations. Our descendants will know love deeper because of how we lived it now.   Subscribe for laughs, real talk, & raw love. 🎵: @kermobeats#thelovesuite #marriageunfiltered #RoblesCoaching #GraceRoblesCoaching  #StevenRoblescoaching #StevenAndGrace

  1. This Was Never About What Time You Got Home

    1D AGO

    This Was Never About What Time You Got Home

    It started as something small. A time. A plan. A simple expectation. One person thought the night would go a certain way. The other had a completely different experience. And now it’s a full argument. But it was never about the time. In this episode, we break down how expectations actually work inside a relationship. Where they come from, how they stay unspoken, and how they slowly turn into resentment without either person realizing it. We talk about the cycle most couples get stuck in. Expectation, no communication, unmet, resentment, withdrawal, repeat. We also get into over-functioning and how one partner quietly starts carrying more than they should. That pattern builds pressure over time and eventually explodes. Grace shares how this shows up not just in relationships, but at work and in everyday life. She also talks about her RESET Foundations program and how it helps women recognize where they are over-functioning and carrying too much before they hit burnout.  We also touch on her Substack letter “I filed at 4:30,” where she breaks down a real moment of realizing expectations were placed on her that she never agreed to.  This episode is about telling the truth about what was expected, what was never said, and what needs to be turned into an agreement if anything is going to change. Because most of the time, it’s not a communication problem. It’s an expectation problem. Share what you vibed with. We would love to hear! 📸 Instagram:  The Love Suite Podcast Steve Grace 📘 Facebook:  The Love Suite Podcast Steve Grace 👥 JOIN OUR COMMUNITY: Facebook Group: Blended & Blessed (for multicultural couples)  🎥 Watch the video version on YouTube   💌 Got thoughts, questions, or your own story to share?        Email us at: TheLoveSuite.Podcast@gmail.com 🎧 Tap in for more:  The Love Suite Linktree Grace's Linktree Read Grace's Letters Learn more about Grace's RESET Foundations for women. __ ✨Married over 21 years. Parents of four. Survivors of trauma, ...

    23 min
  2. The Quiet Way Couples Lose Each Other

    JAN 28

    The Quiet Way Couples Lose Each Other

    Emotional distance in relationships doesn’t usually show up all at once. It builds quietly as life changes, roles shift, and important conversations stop happening. In this episode, we talk about the quiet way couples lose each other. We explore emotional distance in relationships, feeling disconnected from your partner, and how uneven growth can create space between two people when it isn’t named. This conversation is for individuals questioning emotional distance in their relationships and for couples who feel disconnected but don’t know exactly why. We discuss how assumptions replace communication, how emotional drift forms, and what helps couples stay connected while navigating change. This episode focuses on emotional distance in relationships, growing apart over time, uneven growth between partners, and staying emotionally connected through life transitions. Share what you vibed with. We would love to hear! 📸 Instagram:  The Love Suite Podcast Steve Grace 📘 Facebook:  The Love Suite Podcast Steve Grace 👥 JOIN OUR COMMUNITY: Facebook Group: Blended & Blessed (for multicultural couples)  🎥 Watch the video version on YouTube   💌 Got thoughts, questions, or your own story to share?        Email us at: TheLoveSuite.Podcast@gmail.com 🎧 Tap in for more:  The Love Suite Linktree Grace's Linktree Read Grace's Letters Learn more about Grace's RESET Foundations for women. __ ✨Married over 21 years. Parents of four. Survivors of trauma, ...

    31 min
  3. Growth Has Direction, Even When It’s Quiet

    JAN 14

    Growth Has Direction, Even When It’s Quiet

    What does growth actually look like when it doesn’t come with visible change? In this episode, we respond to a listener question about growth and unpack a truth that often gets missed. Growth isn’t always improvement. It isn’t always forward motion. Sometimes, it’s simply movement. We talk about how personal growth happens across different areas of life, why comparing pace can create unnecessary tension, and why checking in with yourself matters more than watching what anyone else is doing. This conversation centers individual growth, self awareness, and direction over speed. Not all growth is loud. Not all growth is visible. But movement still counts. If you’ve ever felt unsure whether you’re growing because things don’t look different yet, this episode is for you. Share what you vibed with. We would love to hear! 📸 Instagram:  The Love Suite Podcast Steve Grace 📘 Facebook:  The Love Suite Podcast Steve Grace 👥 JOIN OUR COMMUNITY: Facebook Group: Blended & Blessed (for multicultural couples)  🎥 Watch the video version on YouTube   💌 Got thoughts, questions, or your own story to share?        Email us at: TheLoveSuite.Podcast@gmail.com 🎧 Tap in for more:  The Love Suite Linktree Grace's Linktree Read Grace's Letters Learn more about Grace's RESET Foundations for women. __ ✨Married over 21 years. Parents of four. Survivors of trauma, ...

    24 min
  4. Reflection Over Reinvention | Closing Out 2025 with Intention

    12/31/2025

    Reflection Over Reinvention | Closing Out 2025 with Intention

    As 2025 closes, we are talking about the pressure to reinvent yourself every New Year. New goals. New rules. New you. But what if that pressure is the problem. In this episode of The Love Suite, we choose reflection over reinvention. Instead of fixing ourselves out of fear, we slow down and look honestly at what this year asked of us, what it taught us, and what we’re done carrying forward. We talk about why jumping straight into resolutions often leads to self-criticism and burnout. We explore Filipino New Year traditions rooted in prosperity, protection, and continuity, and why reflection has to come before any goal setting if you want growth that actually lasts. We ask questions most people avoid:  What did this year demand of you Where did you abandon yourself Where did you show up anyway What are you ready to release What do you need to protect moving forwardSteven shares his work releasing expectations, the importance of personal reflection time, and what he is most proud of this year. Grace shares the reality of stepping into leadership, launching the podcast and coaching business, and committing to protect rest after realizing how deeply survival mode had taken over. Before you plan 2026, we invite you to pause and write down:  One thing you are proud of One thing you are releasing One thing you want to protectThis is not about perfection. It is about honesty, intention, and choosing not to abandon yourself as you move forward. We would love to hear what you are reflecting on. Email us at thelovesuite.podcast@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram and Facebook @thelovesuite.podcast May you release what no longer belongs to you. May you carry forward what strengthened you. May you enter 2026 with clarity, presence, and grace. Share what you vibed with. We would love to hear! 📸 Instagram:  The Love Suite Podcast Steve Grace 📘 Facebook:  The Love Suite Podcast Steve Grace 👥 JOIN OUR COMMUNITY: Facebook Group: Blended & Blessed (for multicultural couples)  🎥 Watch the video version on YouTube   💌 Got thoughts, questions, or your own story to share?        Email us at: TheLoveSuite.Podcast@gmail.com 🎧 Tap in for more:  The Love Suite Linktree Grace's Linktree Read Grace's Letters Learn more about Grace's RESET Foundations for women. __ ✨Married over 21 years. Parents of four. Survivors of trauma, ...

    35 min
  5. Gratitude in the Grind (Gratitude Series: Part 3 of 3)

    11/26/2025

    Gratitude in the Grind (Gratitude Series: Part 3 of 3)

    We're in part three of our gratitude series, and this one's about what happens when life is grinding you down. When you're exhausted, burnt out, working different shifts, tag-teaming everything, and somehow your partner ends up last on the list. We've been there. We went through a long stretch where we were both so deep in the grind we almost lost each other.  It was the small, real moments of gratitude that kept us connected when everything else was falling apart. In this episode, we get honest about: - How gratitude keeps you present when you're just trying to survive - Why gratitude isn't about being positive — it's about being truthful - The practice that helped us rebuild when we were at our lowest - How choosing each other when it's hard creates lasting love - A powerful study from the Gottman Institute about what actually keeps couples together (86% vs 33%) - Our bedtime gratitude ritual that shifts the whole day **GOTTMAN INSTITUTE STUDY BREAKDOWN:** The Gottman Institute studied married couples for 6 years. When partners made small gestures (like "Can you watch this video with me?"), they found three response types: 1. Turn TOWARDS (give attention) 2. Turn AWAY (ignore) 3. Turn AGAINST (dismiss/fight) Couples who STAYED MARRIED turned towards their partner 86% of the time. Couples who DIVORCED turned towards only 33% of the time. **THIS WEEK'S PRACTICE:** Before bed, share one real moment of gratitude with your partner. If you're not in a relationship, share it with a friend or say it to yourself in the mirror. Gratitude isn't just about feeling it — it's about naming it. Try it for seven days and see what shifts. **WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU:** What's one small, real moment of gratitude from your week? Not "I'm grateful for my family" — we want the tiny thing. Like "My partner brought me coffee without me asking" or "I sat in my car for five minutes and nobody bothered me." Drop it in the comments or DM us. **🎧 30-DAY GRATITUDE CHALLENGE:** We launched a 30-day gratitude challenge on November 1st! Join us in practicing gratitude that's real, not performative. **📍 SHOUTOUT:** Shane Boys - Craft Hawaiian BBQ & Shave Ice.  Lillian, Texas / MON - FRI, 11-3 / IG: @shaneboys   Share what you vibed with. We would love to hear! 📸 Instagram:  The Love Suite Podcast Steve Grace 📘 Facebook:  The Love Suite Podcast Steve Grace 👥 JOIN OUR COMMUNITY: Facebook Group: Blended & Blessed (for multicultural couples)  🎥 Watch the video version on YouTube   💌 Got thoughts, questions, or your own story to share?        Email us at: TheLoveSuite.Podcast@gmail.com 🎧 Tap in for more:  The Love Suite Linktree Grace's Linktree Read Grace's Letters Learn more about Grace's RESET Foundations for women. __ ✨Married over 21 years. Parents of four. Survivors of trauma, ...

    24 min
  6. Gratitude Without Guilt (Gratitude Series: Part 2 of 3)

    11/19/2025

    Gratitude Without Guilt (Gratitude Series: Part 2 of 3)

    You can be grateful for what your parents gave you and still need something different for yourself. Both can be true.  In this episode, we get real about the weight immigrant and first/second-gen kids carry; the guilt that comes with gratitude when your parents sacrificed everything so you could have more. We talk about obligation versus choice, the cultural pressure to repeat your parents' struggles, and what it really means to honor their sacrifice without staying stuck. We share personal stories about deserving abundance, breaking out of blue-collar expectations, and making big life choices when family obligations are heavy.  This isn't about being ungrateful. It's about building on the foundation your family laid and not repeating their struggle.  IN THIS EPISODE: ·       Why gratitude and guilt get tangled up for first/second-gen families ·       The difference between survival mode and abundance mindset ·       How cultural concepts like "utang na loob" shape your choices ·       When obligation becomes a prison instead of love ·       How to communicate boundaries without dishonoring your family ·       Real gratitude practices that feel authentic (not performative)   MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Nicole Cruz - Grace's life coach who teaches about honoring your parents' foundation while building your own life  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nicolecruzcoaching/ Dr. Marinette Asuncion-Uy, Psy.D. - Filipino psychologist/psychotherapist with a program on "utang na loob." 🌿 Roots & Rebirth: Healing the Filipino Inner Child A 30-day guided journey and soul fundraiser. Live circles on Dec 8 & 15 | 10 AM or 8 PM EST.  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.brown.psych/  SHARE THIS EPISODE with the friend who's always performing strength, the sister who's always saying "I'm fine."   Share what you vibed with. We would love to hear! 📸 Instagram:  The Love Suite Podcast Steve Grace 📘 Facebook:  The Love Suite Podcast Steve Grace 👥 JOIN OUR COMMUNITY: Facebook Group: Blended & Blessed (for multicultural couples)  🎥 Watch the video version on YouTube   💌 Got thoughts, questions, or your own story to share?        Email us at: TheLoveSuite.Podcast@gmail.com 🎧 Tap in for more:  The Love Suite Linktree Grace's Linktree Read Grace's Letters Learn more about Grace's RESET Foundations for women. __ ✨Married over 21 years. Parents of four. Survivors of trauma, ...

    28 min
  7. When Traditions Collide (Gratitude Series Part 1 of 3)

    11/13/2025

    When Traditions Collide (Gratitude Series Part 1 of 3)

    We're kicking off our 3-part gratitude series this November, and we're starting where it matters most: the dinner table. Thanksgiving hits different when you're first or second-gen. Your parents tried to blend in with turkey and stuffing, but the rice and beans still showed up. The pancit made an appearance. The traditions collided. And honestly? That's the beauty of it. In this episode, we're talking about what it means to celebrate holidays when your family comes from multiple cultures. How do you honor where you came from while building something new? What does gratitude look like when you're navigating immigrant guilt, family expectations, and a holiday that wasn't built for your story? Steve and Grace get real about their own Thanksgiving experiences; from Grace's mom never making turkey to Steve's family blending Puerto Rican dishes with "American" traditions. They talk about the pressure to perform, the beauty of making it your own, and why you don't owe anyone a seat at your table just because it's a holiday. This isn't about perfection. It's about presence. It's about choosing what traditions you carry forward and which ones you leave behind. If you're doing our 30-Day Gratitude Challenge with us, keep going. Tag us @thelovesuite.podcast and use #LoveSuite30Days so we can celebrate with you. Next week: Part 2 — Gratitude Without Guilt. --- 📸 Follow us on Instagram: @thelovesuite.podcast 💬 Connect with Steve: @Limon413 💬 Connect with Grace: @thegracerobles 💌 Email us: TheLoveSuite.Podcast@gmail.com                                                                               👥 Join our Blended & Blessed Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/17ehBnWDGZ/ 🔗 More ways to connect: linktr.ee/thelovesuite.podcast Share what you vibed with. We would love to hear! 📸 Instagram:  The Love Suite Podcast Steve Grace 📘 Facebook:  The Love Suite Podcast Steve Grace 👥 JOIN OUR COMMUNITY: Facebook Group: Blended & Blessed (for multicultural couples)  🎥 Watch the video version on YouTube   💌 Got thoughts, questions, or your own story to share?        Email us at: TheLoveSuite.Podcast@gmail.com 🎧 Tap in for more:  The Love Suite Linktree Grace's Linktree Read Grace's Letters Learn more about Grace's RESET Foundations for women. __ ✨Married over 21 years. Parents of four. Survivors of trauma, ...

    18 min

  8. 10/29/2025

    Love Across Cultural Boundaries: When Two Worlds Become One

    In this episode, we get real about what it takes to love someone from a different culture. From navigating family pressure and religious differences to blending traditions and raising multicultural kids; we break it all down. What We Cover: • Why people date within their culture (and why that's changing) • The real challenges of multicultural relationships   • How to navigate family resistance and cultural expectations • Teaching your kids both cultures without dilution • Food, religion, rituals and what's worth compromising on • Why your love isn't a betrayal. It's a bridge From gun-wielding fathers to Greek landlords, Filipino Christmas lasting 200 days, and the non-negotiable shoes-off rule. We've lived it all. If you're Black, Brown, Asian, Latinx, Caribbean, immigrant, first-gen, second-gen, or just trying to love someone whose world looks different from yours this one's for you. Our listeners? You are us. You carry beauty in your roots. You carry stories in your blood. We tell the truth about what it really takes to stay connected when life gets real. Let's celebrate life because when it's rooted in love, truth, and legacy, it gets carried forward for generations. Our descendants will know love deeper because of how we lived it now. Share what you vibed with. We would love to hear! This is The Love Suite. Pull up. 💜 Share what you vibed with. We would love to hear! 📸 Instagram:  The Love Suite Podcast Steve Grace 📘 Facebook:  The Love Suite Podcast Steve Grace 👥 JOIN OUR COMMUNITY: Facebook Group: Blended & Blessed (for multicultural couples)  🎥 Watch the video version on YouTube   💌 Got thoughts, questions, or your own story to share?        Email us at: TheLoveSuite.Podcast@gmail.com 🎧 Tap in for more:  The Love Suite Linktree Grace's Linktree Read Grace's Letters Learn more about Grace's RESET Foundations for women. __ ✨Married over 21 years. Parents of four. Survivors of trauma, ...

    58 min
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The Love Suite with Steve and Grace. We’re Steve and Grace. A Boricua from Brooklyn and a Filipina from Queens, New York. We’ve been married for over 20 years, raised four children, and built a love that’s been tested by life, proven by time, and strengthened by every season. This podcast is more than relationship talk. It’s our celebration of culture, resilience, and partnership. We come from families that stretched dollars, held down more than one job, and carried traditions across oceans. We are first- and second-generation, raised in homes shaped by sacrifice and survival. We didn’t inherit blueprints. We created them. And in that, we discovered the beauty of being multicultural: weaving Boricua, Filipina, and New York grit into a love story that lasts. Here we talk marriage, parenting, intimacy, money, business, and culture; not from the lens of perfection, but from the truth of what it really takes for our people to thrive in love. Our listeners? You are us. Black, Brown, Asian, Latinx, Caribbean, Pacific Islander, immigrant, first- and second-gen, blended, multicultural. You carry beauty in your roots. You carry stories in your blood. Let’s celebrate life because when it’s rooted in love, truth, and legacy, it gets carried forward for generations. Our descendants will know love deeper because of how we lived it now.   Subscribe for laughs, real talk, & raw love. 🎵: @kermobeats#thelovesuite #marriageunfiltered #RoblesCoaching #GraceRoblesCoaching  #StevenRoblescoaching #StevenAndGrace

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