Love Me

by CBC
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Celebrate the beauty and messiness of human connection. From the nuances of grief to chaotic dating fails, each episode of Love Me challenges the way we think about belonging. Award-winning documentary storytelling that cuts right to the heart. Season 4 coming in 2025.


Love Me is currently accepting story pitches for its upcoming season.


Hosted by Lu Olkowski. Produced by Mira Burt-Wintonick and Cristal Duhaime.

Have feedback or questions about the show? Reach us at: loveme@cbc.ca

Recent Episodes
  • Delejos
    Jun 7, 2024 – 00:27:26
  • Outside Looking In
    Jan 8, 2019 – 00:22:17
  • Capsized
    Jan 1, 2019 – 00:22:57
  • Ritual
    Dec 24, 2018 – 00:15:15
  • The Cat and the Whippet
    Dec 18, 2018 – 00:25:27
  • The Detonator
    Dec 11, 2018 – 00:27:22
  • Take Me Home
    Dec 4, 2018 – 00:27:15
  • Telling You Stories
    Nov 27, 2018 – 00:31:54
  • What Can You Hear?
    Nov 20, 2018 – 00:27:56
  • In The Distance
    Nov 13, 2018 – 00:21:00
  • Special Episode: To My Heart
    Aug 20, 2018 – 00:28:00
  • I'm On Your Scent
    Aug 28, 2017 – 00:31:19
  • The Way We Were
    Aug 21, 2017 – 00:23:29
  • Undercover
    Aug 14, 2017 – 00:23:50
  • The Island and The Sea
    Aug 7, 2017 – 00:25:45
  • Old Wounds
    Jul 31, 2017 – 00:18:22
  • The Return
    Jul 24, 2017 – 00:22:47
  • Howl
    Jul 17, 2017 – 00:20:35
  • The Other Side
    Jul 10, 2017 – 00:24:10
  • Season 2 Preview
    Jun 27, 2017 – 00:02:26
  • Love Me presents Pen Pals: Romeo and Juliet
    Apr 12, 2017 – 00:22:38
  • Episode 8: I Solemnly Swear
    Jul 25, 2016 – 00:25:58
  • Episode 7: Make Believe
    Jul 18, 2016 – 00:21:40
  • Episode 6: Lost and Found
    Jul 11, 2016 – 00:19:00
  • Episode 5: Family Portrait
    Jul 4, 2016 – 00:23:41
  • Bonus: Bath Mat Guy
    Jul 1, 2016 – 00:04:51
  • Episode 4: Falling
    Jun 27, 2016 – 00:17:52
  • Episode 3: Dear Dad
    Jun 20, 2016 – 00:28:40
  • Episode 2: Shame
    Jun 13, 2016 – 00:23:44
  • Episode 1: At A Loss For Words
    Jun 13, 2016 – 00:21:56
  • Preview Episode
    Jun 6, 2016 – 00:03:23
Recent Reviews
  • Amander Meander
    My favorite podcast is back!
    Oh Lou I have missed you! This is such a special and spectacular podcast that goes into the complexities of love! It is the expansion of the universe in all it’s complications of love! Hearing Lou’s voice again was pure love in my headphones!
  • Irahhlj
    So good
    My new favorite podcast, I wish there were more episodes. The stories are beautifully curated and they evoke so many different feelings in me.
  • Suckmypickle
    I love to feel but rarely do
    This shows makes me feel so much.
  • texlamar
    First Time Listener
    The first and only episode I’ve listened to is titled, “The Detonator.” Weird transition (no transition, really) between the stalking victim’ POV and the stalker’s. But my biggest question/concern is why was the stalker even given a voice?? (And, yes, I know it is an actor, but still... .) So wrong.
  • poddingatwork
    do not listen to Howl
    The producers of this show should really be more conscious of the types of stories they put up. Abandoning an old dog in a house where she gets attacked? The protagonist deserves her guilt, and so does this podcast for airing it. I like the other stories, but Howl was a line crossed.
  • caryguy1
    Poetic, like the most relieving exhale
    This show grounds me. I feel centered after listening. Sometimes the stories are heavier and sometimes lighter in the messiness of that human connection, but I always feel hopeful after the episode is done. I described this podcast to a friend like this: “You know that feeling of taking a deep breath in and holding your breath for a long time? And how that exhale feels like a weight has been lifted off your shoulders? That’s the way this show makes me feel.” Please produce more episodes. You all are too incredible not to. Thank you for this gift of your artful storytelling.
  • RadioKelsey
    My favorite show
    I’m a podcast producer and this is my absolute favorite show. The writing and mixing are amazing. Thank you!
  • Kalena!
    Beautiful and raw storytelling
    This podcast features real people talking about human relationships. My favorites are The Other Side and The Way We Were, two stories that feature how time and circumstance impact love. I really love this pod and wish they’d make more seasons!!!!
  • Christ is the best.
    ***********No online catering plz******
    the 13 year old boy may be living about he age and what he looks like so plz don’t trust him he can be a killer 🔪😈 :( I don’t want on one to get hurt* also I’m Christian and I’m a Christian 😁 if I ever meet one if u who maybe sees these I hope we can be friend and I’m 12 years old almost 13 years bye ****don’t trust him plz*** he can be a killer or something Someone in my town got muried bc of it :((((( So plz don’t do it 🥺🥺🥺 :(((((((((((( I hope EVONR kniws the riskiest of it- :((
  • Elisabet16
    Don’t listen to Howl!
    I have up to now thoroughly enjoyed the Love Me podcasts; that is until I listened to the one entitled "Howl." I have always found these podcasts to be heartwarming or thought-provoking. This one just seemed cruel and selfish. For the author to abandon her aged companion, the Chihuahua named Midge, seems not only heartless to me, but also brought me down to a level of depression and sorrow I'm not expecting when I listen to this podcast. I would appreciate the producer attempting to be more sensitive and selective when it comes to stories of this ilk. I know the author of the story expressed her sorrow when she decided to give Midge away after years of companionship to her as a single woman because of the dog's behavioral issues after the author became a parent. But to abandon her dog once again after learning of the truly deplorable conditions she had unknowingly placed her once-precious Midge into is inexcusable. To walk away and reject Midge again after learning the truth is unfathomable to me. How could she just leave her there? Could there not have been an alternative? Fortunately for Midge, the dog escaped that misery of pain and rejection through death six months after her former owner's visit. Yes, the author felt pain--and well she should! I certainly did listening to her awful story.
  • charliesnotsoangel
    Personal favorite
    Takes you out of your mind and allows you to hear. Humbling and comforting all in one.
  • cesar Val
    Great podcast
    I wish I could submit my story for consideration
  • whoopstring
    Wow
    I’ve listened to two episodes and this podcast makes me feel so much. It’s refreshing to know the messy exists and that we can get through it, it’s exhilarating, introspective, personal, and it puts me in a headspace that makes me feel less alone ! Love you Love Me!
  • Saki007
    The Cure
    If I had to choose one podcast to go to a desert island with - Love Me is it.
  • shopper 1313
    *❤️❤️❤️*
    Totally LOVE this podcast. Each story is beautiful and told so thoughtfully. So good...
  • KBP-app-review
    Love Me fan
    This is such a wonderful and lovingly made show. I was so excited when I saw that there was an update as I’ve been eagerly awaiting new eps, so I’m holding out hope for a fourth season, though Lu sounded cautious in her wording. Love Me, I love you!!! Come back to us!
  • twigii bam
    why
    rhey all spwak columes to me
  • Cjkim76
    The cat and the whippet
    This episode made me love this podcast. I love it.
  • karenkagie
    Howl
    The story about the chihuahua is heartbreaking.
  • Nilu r.
    So many feelings
    Cannabis + this podcast= all sorts of feelings
  • mariepaix
    Heartfelt ...
    .. and wonderfully produced. An existential take on love. I’m so glad this show exists - it’s inspiring.
  • Waynestaticluva
    Love It
    I binged every episode in 3 days! Highly enjoyed all the stories.
  • StuF
    My favorite podcast
    Makes me happy and reflective
  • trucks45
    Don't miss
    CBC keep supporting and innovating! This is heartfelt storytelling and more often than not gets to real raw emotion. LISTEN.
  • Bluesoccerberry
    Quirky, heartwarming/breaking simultaneously
    This podcast has improved over time, and this last season was excellent. I loved the theme of “the messiness of human connection”. The last episode and in particular the last story about the girl with the glass eye demonstrated the bittersweetness, yearning and longing for connection that this show explores. Great season 🙌🏽!
  • Pfbrown7
    The Cat and the Whippet
    I can’t tell you how much I loved this episode!! I listened to it twice in fact 😊 I have found myself to be a hopeless romantic and I enjoyed listening to all of John’s tales of dating woes after another. So many of my encounters are like that lol! I still keep going though. I believe in real true love and I’m glad people like John are still out there making sure they find there Person😍. Thank you for all you do. Regards, Pnina (Pa nine ah)
  • Shin Eginay
    So thankful for this show!
    This podcast reminds me of how important good writing is to good storytelling and how specific and vulnerable testimony can reach us so deeply. Thank you for this gift.
  • Lil Mar Shrey
    Love All
    I adore and appreciate this podcast. All episodes are meaningful. Some episodes make me laugh out loud while others make my cry but all remind me we are human and we all should show compassion. Thank you for reminding me to live life rather than simply exist.
  • Mary D 2003
    Mary D 2003
    This is so good
  • berliner1000
    special episode
    That was a very powerful and moving episode. I am very glad you are back with a new season.
  • rinprinces
    So wonderful..
    Love all the episodes
  • AndieFL
    ???????
    Where are you? I miss you. Please come back. 💔
  • TumRunner
    Love it!
    This has become one of my favorites! Love the touching stories.
  • JakiOKay1001
    2018?
    Are you coming back?
  • SCVSC
    I love me love me!!!!
    Oh my goodness!!! I've binged listened to all the episodes and I can't wait for more to come up. This podcast makes me love all humans even more!!
  • Amy3400
    More!!
    Please update! Add more! Love this podcast.
  • Vonwolfe
    ❤️❤️❤️
    This is truly a special podcast. Thank you!!
  • Amr - Sunday Blues
    Makes me think about my own relationships and everyone I love
    Fantastic show that examines more manifestations of the term love than you can imagine. Always somethign to relate to that makes you reexamine your own relationships.
  • MishiBurg
    Love the true stuff, hate the fiction
    Title says it all. The segments that are true-Life pieces are really good. But I find the scripted content to be cheesy, like I’m listening to bad community theater. Worse is that sometimes I’m not sure for a bit of what I’m hearing is scripted/performed by actors, or if it is non-fiction being read by the original person involved.
  • Aaa156009
    I love Love Me
    So good!
  • Artster2014
    Love me
    Hearing the storie, each unique to itself.
  • Emdahlly
    Missing something
    This is a great listen for heartfeltness but I feel like it's missing something. The lead up is a little defeating
  • rose33s
    Loving the Love Me
    Thought provoking and entertaining. Humanizing so many different angles on love and relationships.
  • Won ton 83
    Howl is the worst
    It was single handed lay the MOST DEPRESSING story I have EVER listened to. Out of thousands, I sobbed and sobbed. That wretched woman just abandoning her poor helpless dog because of a stupid child. IT SAYS IN DESCRIPTION THE DOG HAD NO TEETH, how could such a deplorable thing. I will never forget this until the day I die, and now I sob again thinking about it.
  • Nancymesaaz
    Thanks
    This is a good variety of stories. I look forward to the next episode.
  • Jkl1289
    Awesome 1st half horrible 2nd half
    Not sure how the creators could get it so right AND so wrong! The first half has personal stories told in the first person and are great and touching. But then the 2nd half is a fake skit which maybe are supposed to be funny? They're not and they don't fit into the idea of the podcast from the first half. If the skits are taken off and another personal story is added I will change my rating to five stars.
  • Kat Law
    Love Love Me
    The persnal stories are real, raw and riveting. I love me some Love Me!
  • MM2940
    Love it
    I've learned that I will enjoy anything produced by CBC. Wonderful stories.
  • RBC7215
    Wonderful range of stories!
    Really great podcast that has intimate and funny stories on complicated, human issues we can all relate to.
  • SMcc76
    Sweet but...
    I absolutely love this podcast BUT I HATE the music. It's so bad I've debated not listening but my love for the content wins out. High pitched synthesizers with drawn out chords should be banned.
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