How to support your partner through big dreams and dark moments w/ Brooke & Alec Smith

Oct 30

How to support your partner through big dreams and dark moments w/ Brooke + Alec Smith

In this episode of Thriving in Love, Sana sits down with high school sweethearts Brooke and Alec Smith, who share their remarkable story of following love, intuition, and adventure, from a small town in Louisiana to the bustling streets of New York City, then choosing to move out of the city to raise kids - only to find their way & their hearts back to the big city.

With six suitcases and two cats, Brooke and Alec took a leap of faith to build a new life together, only to discover that true growth often comes through discomfort, courage, and laughter.

They open up about:

The fears and faith behind their move to NYC
Navigating relationship challenges and depression with compassion
As hard as it was for their mental health, how Dallas became a blessing in disguise
Why they ultimately chose to return to New York with deeper appreciation and purpose
The one rule that keeps their marriage strong: “If you laugh, you can’t be mad.”

Whether you’re in a long-term relationship, newly married, or simply exploring what it means to grow alongside your partner, this conversation will leave you inspired to choose love and to laugh a little more along the way.

Connect with Brooke & Alec:

Brooke Insta: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/brookecurolesmith⁠

Alec Insta: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/levitybyas/⁠

Timestamps:

0:00 Introduction

3:57 Alec’s interest in fashion that led to his career today

5:20 The fear that Brooke felt that Alec will resent her for moving them to NYC

16:00 Their decision to move to Dallas to raise kids closer to family

21:40 As much as they disliked Dallas, it was a blessing in disguise

23:44 New found appreciation for NYC and why they moved back

30:00 How to support your partner through depression

40:00 Alec’s incredible life advice