19 episodes

Join author & host Linda Marigliano (triple j, Love Language) each week to explore modern relationships, mental health, family, career identity and cultural conversations by speaking with friends like Benny Blanco, Jessie Ware, Leslie Liao, Gabrielle Stone and Osher Gunsberg. Recorded as a unique documentary chat series, you’ll be immersed in full scenes with these personalities as you learn their tough love lessons on all the sh*t that counts. Follow Linda's IG @lindamarigliano & @toughloveteam 3

 

 

Linda Marigliano's Tough Love Linda Marigliano

    • Society & Culture
    • 4.9 • 16 Ratings

Join author & host Linda Marigliano (triple j, Love Language) each week to explore modern relationships, mental health, family, career identity and cultural conversations by speaking with friends like Benny Blanco, Jessie Ware, Leslie Liao, Gabrielle Stone and Osher Gunsberg. Recorded as a unique documentary chat series, you’ll be immersed in full scenes with these personalities as you learn their tough love lessons on all the sh*t that counts. Follow Linda's IG @lindamarigliano & @toughloveteam 3

 

 

    Life Will Never Be The Same

    Life Will Never Be The Same

    It’s been over a year since Linda moved to LA. Now, she is calling her family with life-changing news about her relationship. That’s if her mum, Janet, will pause to ask how Linda’s doing to find out herself. After her big confession, Linda catches up with one of her oldest friends who understands exactly what she’s going through. 

    Join Linda on her hilarious and real journey towards self-reflection and growth. Season 3 will continue to see Linda grapple with every essence of change and control with an extended season of weekly episodes of returning characters and a new cast of exciting guests: comedians Leslie Liao (Central Intelligence), Aaron Chen (Fisk, Koala Man) and DeAnne Smith (Netflix’s Gender Agenda), best-selling authors Gabrielle Stone (Eat, Pray, #FML), Jess Damuck (Health Nut, Salad Freak) and Charlotte Ree (Heartbake: A Bittersweet Memoir), and some of the most integral personalities of pop cultural fabric, Chelsea Devantez (The Problem with Jon Stewart, Girls5eva, Glamorous Trash: A Celebrity Memoir Podcast), Osher Günsburg (The Bachelor), and more to be revealed. 
     
    Go listen to Sam Lim’s Never Too Late To Reset Episode from Season 2 ’https://link.chtbl.com/uR6kpd8N

    This episode is proudly presented by Pandora au.pandora.net  

    About Pandora:
    Pandora is the world's largest jewellery brand. Pandora's hand-finished jewellery crafted from high-quality materials offers endless possibilities for personalisation empowering people to express their personal style through its pieces. Starting as a small jewellery shop in Copenhagen, Denmark more than 40 years ago, today Pandora is present in over 100 countries. Pandora is committed to leadership in sustainability and is sourcing recycled silver and gold for all of its jewellery, just as the company has set out to halve greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2030. Learn more au.pandora.net 
    Sign up to our Tough Love Memberful community here or by visiting: toughlove.memberful.com/join
    Follow IG: @toughloveteam 
    Follow Linda on IG: @lindamariglianoSponsorship? mgmt@toughloveteam.com
    This podcast was produced by Linda Marigliano, Amelia Chappelow and Adair Sheppard. Photography by Jess Gleeson, Artwork by Tom Cotton @ MadeinKatana

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    • 35 min
    Leslie Liao: How To Be Cool

    Leslie Liao: How To Be Cool

    On a rainy day in LA, Linda meets comedian Leslie Liao (Central Intelligence) at her apartment. Leslie reflects on her Asian American upbringing in The OC and how she tried to fit in. She gives Linda her current rules on dating, feelings after freezing her eggs and what her needs are in a relationship. And we love a girl who f*cking loves a to-do list. 

    Hey Australia! Leslie Liao is touring in June - go to www.leslieliao.com for more and follow her IG @resrieriao 

    Join Linda on her hilarious and real journey towards self-reflection and growth. Season 3 will continue to see Linda grapple with every essence of change and control with an extended season of weekly episodes of returning characters and a new cast of exciting guests: comedians Aaron Chen (Fisk, Koala Man), Blair Socci (Aqua Teen Forever) DeAnne Smith (Netflix’s Gender Agenda), best-selling authors Gabrielle Stone (Eat, Pray, #FML), Jess Damuck (Health Nut, Salad Freak) and Charlotte Ree (Heartbake: A Bittersweet Memoir), and some of the most integral personalities of pop cultural fabric, Chelsea Devantez (The Problem with Jon Stewart, Girls5eva, Glamorous Trash: A Celebrity Memoir Podcast), Osher Günsburg (The Bachelor), and more to be revealed. 
    Further listening: Find Linda's Episode from Season 1: Everything I Learned About Egg Freezing: https://pod.fo/e/be2e3
    Sign up to our Tough Love Memberful community here or by visiting: toughlove.memberful.com/join
    Follow IG: @toughloveteam 
    Follow Linda on IG: @lindamariglianoSponsorship? mgmt@toughloveteam.com
    This podcast was produced by Linda Marigliano , Amelia Chappelow and Adair Sheppard. Photography by Jess Gleeson, Artwork by Tom Cotton @ MadeinKatana


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    • 35 min
    Gabrielle Stone: The Self Love Cocktail

    Gabrielle Stone: The Self Love Cocktail

    Linda is easing into LA life and visits new mum Gabrielle Stone. Gabrielle is a best-selling author who has picked up the ingredients for a Self Love Cocktail after catching her husband cheating, living through a divorce in her 20s and then getting dumped by a high profile celebrity before their European vacation. 

    How do you learn to trust again after a betrayal? How can we rebuild trust in our relationships?

    While her baby naps peacefully in the next room, Gabrielle shares her Tough Love life lessons and what motherhood is like with her new identity.
    Find Gabrielle Stone on IG @gabriellestone or her website here: bio.site/gabriellestone
    Join Linda on her hilarious and real journey towards self-reflection and growth. Season 3 will continue to see Linda grapple with every essence of change and control with an extended season of weekly episodes of returning characters and a new cast of exciting guests: comedians Aaron Chen (Fisk, Koala Man), Blair Socci (Aqua Teen Forever) DeAnne Smith (Netflix’s Gender Agenda), best-selling authors Jess Damuck (Health Nut, Salad Freak) and Charlotte Ree (Heartbake: A Bittersweet Memoir), and some of the most integral personalities of pop cultural fabric, Chelsea Devantez (The Problem with Jon Stewart, Girls5eva, Glamorous Trash: A Celebrity Memoir Podcast), Osher Günsburg (The Bachelor), and more to be revealed. 
    This episode is proudly presented by Pandora au.pandora.net  

    About Pandora:
    Pandora is the world's largest jewellery brand. Pandora's hand-finished jewellery crafted from high-quality materials offers endless possibilities for personalisation empowering people to express their personal style through its pieces. Starting as a small jewellery shop in Copenhagen, Denmark more than 40 years ago, today Pandora is present in over 100 countries. Pandora is committed to leadership in sustainability and is sourcing recycled silver and gold for all of its jewellery, just as the company has set out to halve greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2030. Learn more au.pandora.net  
    Sign up to our Tough Love Memberful community here or by visiting: toughlove.memberful.com/join
    Follow IG: @toughloveteam 
    Follow Linda on IG: @lindamariglianoSponsorship? mgmt@toughloveteam.com
    This podcast was produced by Linda Marigliano , Amelia Chappelow and Adair Sheppard. Photography by Jess Gleeson, Artwork by Tom Cotton @ MadeinKatana


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    • 35 min
    Cute Announcement!

    Cute Announcement!

    Tough Love is back April 9, 2024! And right now, I have a sweet update with an opportunity for you if you enjoy this podcast series.

    We are launching an official community with some super perks. By signing up, you’ll get weekly episodes, ad-free, before anyone else! You’ll also receive my personal newsletter, plus access to extended interviews and bonus conversations. I’d also LOVE for you to be part of the podcast, so I’ll be sharing your stories in a members only series titled Tough Love: Love Stories. So excited for this!! 

    Sign up to our Tough Love Memberful community here or by visiting: toughlove.memberful.com/join

    Lindy xo



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    • 1 min
    Are We Still Worth It?

    Are We Still Worth It?

    Everything has led to this moment. Linda is about to see her boyfriend IRL for the first time in a year and a half. On her way to pick him up, Linda reminisces on the time apart and the tough love lessons she's faced. She answers the most important question so far - after all this time, are they still worth it?
     
    Join Linda on her hilarious, raw and (sometimes) sad journey towards self-reflection and growth in a time of uncertainty.
    Tough love lessons on all the shit that counts.
    Host @LindaMarigliano with guests Dr Jim Bright, Jono Nicholas, Jeremy Fernandez, @Chantelle Otten, Traci Chen @MigrationLawyer, Dr Jenny Cook and Sam Marigliano.
    This podcast was produced by Linda Marigliano, Amelia Chappelow and Adair Shepherd with support by Mike Williams. Photography by Jess Gleeson, Artwork by Tom Cotton @MadeinKatana

    Linda’s first book - a memoir - called ‘Love Language’ is out now!
     
    Sign up to our Tough Love Memberful community here or by visiting: toughlove.memberful.com/join

    Follow IG: @toughloveteam 
    Follow Linda on IG: @lindamariglianoSponsorship? hellotoughlove@gmail.com

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    • 30 min
    Never Too Late To Reset w/ Anna Lunoe

    Never Too Late To Reset w/ Anna Lunoe

    After a long awaited reunion with her boyfriend Magnus, Linda remains in Australia to finalise immigration paperwork as he heads back to LA. But, with extra stress piling up, something has happened to Linda’s face. As her mum Janet tries to intervene, Linda seeks answers with close friends - restaurateur Samantha Lim and DJ Anna Lunoe. Can these friends help Linda shed her tensions? How do we reset for a fresh start? 
     
    Join Linda on her hilarious, raw and (sometimes) sad journey towards self-reflection and growth in a time of uncertainty.
    Tough love lessons on all the shit that counts.
    Host @LindaMarigliano with guests Samantha Lim, @Anna Lunoe and mum Janet
    This podcast was produced by Linda Marigliano, Amelia Chappelow and Adair Shepherd with support by Mike Williams. Photography by Jess Gleeson, Artwork by Tom Cotton @MadeinKatana
    Linda’s first book - a memoir - called ‘Love Language’ is out now!
     
    Sign up to our Tough Love Memberful community here or by visiting: toughlove.memberful.com/join

    Follow IG: @toughloveteam 
    Follow Linda on IG: @lindamariglianoSponsorship? hellotoughlove@gmail.com

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    • 29 min

Customer Reviews

4.9 out of 5
16 Ratings

16 Ratings

sammysellout ,

Long time listener first time caller

I’m so happy this podcast is back, we really are still worth it! Thank you Linda.

mspassell ,

55777533 stars!!!

So glad this is back! I love this show because it feels like Linda has dropped you into her pocket while she goes about her life and you get to eavesdrop on all of her conversations. Totally unique sound.

acohl ,

So glad it’s back! 🤩

Loved the first season and have been impatiently and lovingly waiting for this new season. I’m so thrilled that it’s back! So immersive with so much heart. Everyone should listen 💗

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