Welcome to Love Quirks, the podcast that explores the art of creating meaningful connections and thriving relationships. In a world where working on our relationships is often stigmatized and reserved for times of crisis, Love Quirks challenges that narrative.
Hosted by Crystal Clark an expert with an MA in Neurodiversity and a background in behavior analysis, this podcast offers a fresh perspective on love and relationships. With over a decade of experience in social relationship therapy, Crystal simplifies love into broad concepts while encouraging listeners to color in the unique details according to their own experiences. Whether you're quirky or a "plain old regular human being," the podcast emphasizes that everyone benefits from the same foundational ideas for sparking and maintaining relationships.
Love Quirks provides actionable insights and big-picture ideas to help you grow fulfilling connections. So, if you've ever pondered the importance of love in your life, join us on Love Quirks. Share it with friends, make it a part of your couples routine, and embark on a journey to explore, understand, and enhance your relationships. This is where love becomes an art, and you are the artist.
Let's be sparked.
Ever wonder how to create a love space that feels like home? Today, we’re dreaming big about building a universe of connection with the love of your life. Forget the pressure of resolutions; this is …
Hey, lovebirds! Ready to ditch those doomed New Year’s resolutions and lean into something better? I’m Crystal, and in this first episode of 2025—and my second season of Love Quirk—we’re talking abou…
“Bah, humbug” to boring date nights! This week, I’m channeling my inner Dickens as we explore the ghosts of date night past, present, and future. Together, we’ll dive into how those magical early day…
Are you running the holidays or are the holidays running you? If you’ve ever felt like the personal assistant of your relationship—managing schedules, planning meals, and magically ensuring everyone’…
Today we’re diving into the power of those tiny, everyday moments—what I like to call ‘micro moments’ of love. Picture this: a quick smile, a shared laugh, or even just making eye contact. These litt…
Let’s talk about something most of us need right now—permission to slow down. Did you know animals don’t actually sleep all winter when they hibernate? They just conserve energy for what really matte…
Let’s face it—December is basically a sprint through a maze of twinkling lights, gift bags, and way too much eggnog. But here’s the deal: the holidays don’t have to feel like a stress marathon. This …
You know that electric vibe that fills the air before a big event? That’s the kind of energy I want us to talk about today—how to set the vibe in our relationships! I kicked today's episode off with …
This week, we're diving deep into the quicksand of "stuckness" and how to wriggle our way out with inspired action! Last episode, we chatted about why we stay in that all-too-familiar rut? Well, toda…
Ever feel like you're stuck in a relationship rut, hustling through tasks without any joy or clarity? Trust me, you're not alone! In today's episode, I had an amazing chat with Candy Motzek a coach’s…
You know that moment when a small disagreement suddenly snowballs into a full-blown argument? Let’s nip that in the bud before it gets there! Today I’m sharing my favorite tips for handling arguments…
Ever notice how even the most ordinary things can feel a little extra special when you're doing them with the right person? While I've been soaking up the sunshine and enjoying more time with my part…
Hey, friends! With Canadian Thanksgiving just around the corner, I thought it was the perfect time to dive into a topic that can sometimes be a bit... tricky—relationships with in-laws. We all know f…
Hey there, lovebirds! Crystal here with a little relationship tip that’s sure to warm some hearts. Writing love notes or letters to your partner is such a beautiful way to boost affection and vulnera…
Today we're talking about something so simple yet so powerful: turning into your partner’s bids for connection and communication. You know those moments—when your partner shares a random story, sends…
In part two of our expectations deep dive, we’re circling back to how expectations can either make or break a relationship. First up, the red flags of unrealistic or uncommunicated expectations: thin…
On today’s episode, we dive into the tricky terrain of expectations in relationships. You know, those little things that can make or break the entire vibe. It turns out, mismatched or unrealistic exp…
Today, we're tackling the age-old question: counselling or coaching for relationships? Counselling delves into the past, while coaching, like at Sparked Forever, focuses on building skills for the fu…
Welcome back! Last time, we delved into the importance of understanding our centers in relationships. Today, we're building on that by exploring how our centers influence communication by breaking do…
Have you ever struggled with communication issues? Turns out, it might run deeper than you think. Let's talk about identity. We all center ourselves around something, whether it's family, work, or pe…