This podcast episode explores love and loss

Andrew Garfield and (right ) Anna Martin in the episode. Pics Courtesy/Youtube

Love is a powerful word that holds different meanings in different people's lives. In the recent episode of the Modern Love podcast by the New York Times, released last week, the American actor Andrew Garfield treats the listeners with a heartfelt essay, Learning to Measure Time in Love and Loss. It was written by Chris Huntington and published in December 2013 in the New York Times. The column reflects on the nature of love over time as it deeply explores how different relationships are interwoven, especially romantic ones.

Chris Huntington

The 50-minute-long podcast (interrupted by a few short advertisements) is an emotionally honest conversation between the podcast host Anna Martin and the guest Andrew Garfield. This episode is more than just a celebrity reading out an essay as the Amazing Spider-Man star shares his vulnerabilities through his personal experiences in relationships. As Garfield narrates Huntington's essay to Martin, he tears up. His style of narrating adds an extra layer of emotion to the column. Garfield reveals how he strongly connects with Huntington's piece as it reminds him of losing his parents. "I'm sad at losing anyone. I'm sad at the concept of not having children of my own. The sadness is a true longing and there is no shame in that," the 41-year-old actor admits. "I long for love to connect with life and I want to live courageously true to myself," he adds, offering a message on self-compassion.

This episode can be a learning experience for listeners who are looking forward to viewing the connection between love, time and loss from a distinct point of view. The conversation becomes a therapeutic experience as the Hollywood star redefines mid-life crises as ‘mid-life exploration', offering empowering guidance to embrace emotional growth. This episode weaves storytelling with personal reflections on life in general providing an ideal listening experience.

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