Bri Woodson, descendant of Carter G. Woodson (also known as The Father of Black History), sat down with Danielle to discuss how we can each show up in this moment, as Black history is getting erased, racism is on the rise, and fear seems to be a main tactic of this administration. Bri talks about the intersection between racism and mental health, and how we need to change our understanding and treatment of that which is so deeply embedded in the soul of this country. Is it possible that racism c...
Jun 19, 2025•47 min
In this episode, Danielle challenges Adam to a Jeopardy-style game in which she asks him questions all about the history of Women's Rights, famous female badasses, and tons of miscellaneous knowledge concerning feminist topics. Looking to host a party, work event, or team-building experience? You have to check out Kabloom Events , and now is the perfect time and opportunity to support this LGBTQ+ inclusive company! They even donate 10% of their profits to LGBTQ+ non-profits. And make sure you me...
May 19, 2025•58 min•Ep. 307
In this episode, Danielle and Adam discuss new ventures on which they've both recently embarked. Adam opening a new store, and the first that's just his, and Danielle launching her new Virtual Community. The two discuss taking risks and delving into unknown territory in their late 40s: their excitement, concerns, and how it's impacted their relationship. Some things they discuss: What made Adam finally take the leap and do something so major, and why now? What's it like starting a new small busi...
May 05, 2025•1 hr•Ep. 306
Walter English has always loved history, but was always told that his family's history didn't exist. In 2021, a historian friend offered to help Walter fill in his family tree. Eventually with their help, Walter saw a slave census with his second great grandfather’s name on it. After that, everything changed for him. In this eye-opening, thought-provoking conversation, Danielle sat down with her friend Gina (who introduced her to The Blister English Project), and Walter English, a man on a missi...
Apr 28, 2025•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 305
Admittedly, Danielle hasn't been very involved in the environmental lane of activism. We each have our lanes in which we feel most "qualified" and experienced to make an impact. And while this isn't one Danielle has concentrated on very deeply, members of her family have dedicated their life to this exact lane of activism. So when Danielle's incredible sister-in-law and her team at the Environmental Defense Fund , asked her to help disseminate crucial information that people (especially parents)...
Apr 14, 2025•48 min•Ep. 304
When Danielle asked Adam to watch Adolescence, he was a little confused at first. But as he kept watching, he started to put the pieces together as to why. In this episode, they discuss aspects of the series, including how much there's still to learn about teenage life nowadays, and how much we, as parents, have to keep up with. Topics include: Andrew Tate's influence on our younger generation. How" Adolescence" relates to the movie "Fight Club." Why podcasters such as Joe Rogan are more insidio...
Apr 07, 2025•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 303
In this "catch up" episode, Danielle and Adam do their best to keep things more on the lighthearted side despite everything being complete chaos. Of course, it's virtually impossible to do that right now, so it winds up being a blended conversation of a lot of different timely subjects for them, including: Adam selling his Tesla, which he also calls, "his favorite thing he ever bought." Adam's thoughts about Danielle's episode with her mom. Danielle's first trip, at age 47, to a dispensary. The ...
Mar 31, 2025•57 min•Ep. 302
Danielle has been wanting to sit down with some people who have been inspiring her throughout this new movement to fight for Democracy and humanity. Gina is a content creator whom Danielle has come to really respect and admire for her incredible voice and insight. She was so excited that Gina agreed to be a guest on the podcast. Danielle and Gina discuss: How Gina's brand has morphed and evolved recently. Gina's thoughts about the election results and why there's so many issues surrounding the o...
Mar 21, 2025•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 301
Danielle fully realizes what a privilege it is to be able to sit down with her mom, Linda, and discuss eight decades of her life! And right now, we need to learn from the wisdom and experiences of older women more than ever! In this episode, Danielle and her mom discuss: Linda's childhood: growing up in Trenton, NJ. Which inventions/advancements she most remembers Polio and the vaccine Whether or not there was ever a thought that a woman could choose not to get married and have kids How she rais...
Mar 17, 2025•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 300
Adam and Danielle discuss Danielle's most recent diagnosis. Danielle talks about how this new "revelation" about herself has been somewhat emotional, even though the diagnosis is something she's known about herself for so long. Other subtopics include: Why didn't Danielle tell Adam she was going to get evaluated? What aspect of ADHD has been the most eye-opening for Danielle? How ADHD is further exposing the unfairness of gender roles for women When did Danielle first become suspicious that she ...
Mar 10, 2025•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 299
In this part follow-up to the post election episodes, part "how do we best support one another in hard times?" episode, Danielle highlights an obvious shift in Adam's overall attentiveness and sensitivity towards her recently. She wonders what has prompted this change, and how Adam feels since making it. What is Adam doing differently that Is totally making Danielle feel seen and heard in a way she never has before? She also asks whether or not he's still listening to Joe Rogan, and what he thin...
Mar 03, 2025•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 298
Danielle and Adam have the opportunity to choose one challenge for each other to complete in the next thirty days. They discuss how they came up with these challenges, how they think one another should go about doing the work to complete them, and what the ultimate goal is for each. Start your challenge now! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 24, 2025•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 297
Following up to their episode from two weeks ago, "What does Adam REALLY need?" it's Danielle's turn to discuss what it is she most wants and needs from a partner at this stage of life. Danielle and Adam discuss: What does "romance" even mean anymore? What's the difference between being "sweet" and being "romantic?" What did Adam ask Danielle for the first time a few days ago that he had never asked her before? Why "companionship" is taking on a more important role the older Danielle gets? In wh...
Feb 17, 2025•1 hr 30 min•Ep. 296
In this highly requested episode, Danielle gives her perspective concerning the current F*ckedupedness happening in our country. Things seem REALLY bleak. And yes, we have a sh*t ton of work to do. But Danielle also wants everyone to remember, that this HAS always been our country. This time, we just have no choice but to not look away. In this episode: Why Danielle is optimistic, while also enraged and of course, worried. How our upbringings as Gen-Xers and Millennials give us a false sense tha...
Feb 12, 2025•47 min•Ep. 295
After what was possibly the most volatile year of their relationship, Danielle asks Adam what he truly, at this point in his life, needs from a partner. Also, how is Danielle doing satisfying these needs? How have his needs changed over the years? Some other things discussed: Why did Adam recently think Danielle might be cheating on him, and how did he react? What romantic gesture did Danielle make in an attempt to kickstart the two of them "dating" each other again? Adam's semi-viral text to th...
Jan 27, 2025•58 min•Ep. 294
One week after throwing their third child a "DIY" Bar Mitzvah, Adam and Danielle reflect on the process leading up to the event, and the service/party themselves. Some questions/topics include: What's involved with becoming a Bar/Bat Mitzvah, anyway? What untraditional practices did they decide to include, and which traditions did they not follow? How do they feel their family's connection to their religion might change moving forward? How much does a Bar/Bat Mitzvah actually usually cost? What ...
Dec 09, 2024•58 min•Ep. 293
In Danielle and Adam's yearly birthday episode, the two reflect on things from the past year, including accomplishments, funniest moments, what was lacking, and what they want to do more of in the coming year. Adam talks about what happened last night that reminds him he's been missing an important component of life and about which he wants to step up and make more of a priority. Danielle discusses the heaviness of the past year, and why it's been so hard to just find enjoyment in the everyday. ...
Nov 25, 2024•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 292
In what was supposed to be a "tamer" follow-up to their first election episode, Danielle and Adam just can't seem to get on the same page concerning influential commentators, and the impact they think listening has on opinions and mindset. Adam feels like he can listen without being truly "affected" by what they say, while Danielle is frustrated that Adam doesn't understand that some voices are more intrusive and influential than we think. Some things they discuss: What personality does Adam rev...
Nov 18, 2024•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 291
Five days after the election, a tension has been brewing: in households, in friendships, and in society. While Danielle and Adam voted the same way, that doesn't at all mean they share the same experiences concerning politics and advocacy. Even though they've been together for 25 years, there have been a lot of times in which they felt differently concerning what type of role and voice they should each have in the world of social issues, engaging in social media, and even concerning their parent...
Nov 11, 2024•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 290
It has taken over 22 years for Adam and Danielle to be able to have a conversation about the topic of finance without it ending in a fit of rage, resentment, and frustration. For the first time, they can each admit to their mistakes, and the ways they individually and cohesively have contributed to the mistakes they've made, and their negligence concerning preparing for the future. Yes, this is definitely a testament to the progress they've made and the incredible work they've done, but it doesn...
Oct 21, 2024•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 289
Is there a such thing as too many discussions about the mental load? Until it stops being one of the most complicated issues in relationships, the answer is definitely no. Danielle and Adam were so happy that Zach joined them for a conversation about all the different facets and nuances about the mental load which are rarely discussed. In fact, for a couple that has spoken more about this topic than most partners, they each learned a lot of new, insightful information. Plus, they discuss how far...
Oct 14, 2024•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 288
Danielle is officially in full-perimenopause mode. But even she doesn't know what that really means! For the first time ever, she and Adam sit down to discuss the basics of perimenopause and what it truly means to be in this stage of life. What does the term even mean? How long does it last? What are the symptoms? WHY TF DON'T WE KNOW MORE?! Danielle and Adam discuss all the things they don't understand and the stuff they want to understand more. This is an episode that every couple should liste...
Oct 07, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 287
Their wedding day is not really something about which Adam and Danielle talk very much. In fact, they don't even have a picture from their wedding day anywhere in their house. During this really in depth discussion, the two of them talk about everything from how Danielle rushed Adam into getting engaged, why getting married so young presented some problems for them, how discrepancies about how money should be spent led to contention, and why they actually wouldn't go back and change a thing. Plu...
Sep 30, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 286
Until recently, the have been very few platforms available for women to share stories about their pregnancy, birth, and postpartum experiences. But amazing resources like The Birth Hour podcast are helping to change all of that. With more than 900 episodes, this podcast (named one of Time Magazine's 50 best podcasts), Bryn has offered hundreds of women a safe space to share their birthing stories, whether they were "regular," complicated, or "unconventional." This podcast opens up so many experi...
Sep 23, 2024•42 min•Ep. 285
In this fun, lighthearted episode, Adam and Danielle face off in a test of elementary school knowledge. Answering questions in vocabulary, grammar, math, science, history, and geography, each wants to see how much they've retained in the 35 years since they went through the fifth grade. Who winds up the winner? Are they able to fill in a map of the 50 United States? Of Europe? Of Canada? What do they not remember being taught? What do they each wish they'd be taught but haven't? Listen to the ep...
Sep 16, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 284
This episode is not AT ALL what Adam and Danielle had planned. But that's actually a good thing, because it winds up being one that's pretty impactful. After dropping Mia off at her second year of college, they reflect on her acknowledgement that after years of wanting to be a teacher, so has been brave enough to admit that maybe it isn't actually the path she wishes to pursue. As nervous as she was to admit this, Adam and Danielle are trying to convince her that sometimes life takes twists and ...
Aug 26, 2024•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 283
The number one most requested guest listeners always ask to return is none other than Adam and Danielle's oldest daughter, Mia. After years of struggling to understand more about her identity and find a place for herself, Mia has learned that navigating life as a neurodivergent human is a multi-layered, complex journey filled with redirection and deep reflection. Mia openly reveals how life has changed since getting diagnosed with Autism and ADHD four years ago, and the ways she's learned to liv...
Aug 12, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 282
Danielle and Adam have just returned from their first REAL kidless vacation in around six years. They divulge everything - from why they chose this resort, to what Adam did for the first time ever, to why he wanted to turn the plane around halfway through the flight. How did being a "TV-less" resort impact their enjoyment? What shocking thing happened right in front of their hut? And what pet peeves did they have with one another throughout the trip? This is definitely an episode that will keep ...
Aug 04, 2024•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 281
What if you could sit down with your partner and ask them the questions you've ACTUALLY been wanting to ask? The ones that you aren't sure you want to know the answers to, or wish you had a truth serum to ensure they were being completely honest? That's exactly what Danielle and Adam do in this episode, and it definitely gets a tad intense at times. Danielle questions Adam about his complete lack of regard concerning certain aspects of his mental health, and why it worries her so much. Adam asks...
Jul 29, 2024•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 280
When Danielle discovered Dr. Kat, she knew she needed to have her on to ask her about so many recent revelations she’s had about her personal experience with perinatal OCD, birth trauma, and postpartum depression. As Danielle learns more and unpacks an experience she had almost 20 years ago, she can’t help but wish she could go back and tell her younger self so many things. She can’t, but she can ask the questions for the women who may encounter (or have encountered) similar issues during their ...
Jul 01, 2024•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 279
