68. The Trust Episode
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Jun 24, 2019•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 68
Marriage and Martinis
Marriage and Martinis is an attempt to present a real, authentic marriage at its core: the love, hate, teamwork, struggles, laughter, humiliation, and ever-changing dynamics that comprise spousal relationships. Join Danielle and Adam as they explore every hilarious, heartfelt, shocking, embarrassing, and completely inappropriate facet of marriage and parenting. It’s a bumpy ride, but it’s worth it.
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67. Bonus Episode: Family Vacation Expert Tamara Gruber
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Jun 21, 2019•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 67
66. The Redefining Success Episode
A lot has happened in the lives of Danielle and Adam this past year that has made them totally re-evaluate the idea of what it truly means to feel and be successful. How much do success and wealth overlap? Whom do each of them deem to be truly successful and inspiring? What makes a successful marriage and do they consider their own marriage to be an example of one? What do they not want their kids to lose as they get older and start to equate accomplishment with skill? There's so much more to th...
Jun 17, 2019•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 66
65. Father's Day Episode - Conversation with Doyin Richards
Doyin Richards is an in demand keynote speaker who goes all around the country discussing modern day fatherhood, how to deal with toxic masculinity, and highlighting what being an involved dad really looks like in today's society. He talks to Danielle and Adam about his experience as a black dad raising two multiracial daughters, why wives need take a step back and let husbands help in their own way, and why he has created a platform that focuses on awesome dads from all different walks of life....
Jun 10, 2019•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 65
64. Sexual Communications Coach Leah Carey - Part 2
Leah Carey is back by popular demand answering listener questions about dry spells, incompatible sexual preferences between partners, and how to achieve a bit more body confidence in the bedroom. Also, we follow up the “when I’m done I’m done” statement Adam so infamously made in the first sexual communications episode (April 5th). Join us in this fun, important conversation concerning how we can all feel a little more comfortable discussing all things sex related Purchase the Date Night Questio...
Jun 06, 2019•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 64
63. The Safe and Wild Episode
How do we balance our need for safety in our relationship with our need to indulge our wild side? What happens when one person starts to overindulge and the other one has to pick up the pieces? The struggle between these two necessities can be exhausting, and finding a balance is an ongoing process. Danielle and Adam break down the dichotomy and the steps they’re currently taking to get back on track to both getting to enjoy their carefree needs while also creating a safe haven for one another i...
Jun 03, 2019•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 63
62. Conversation with Darcy Lockman, Author of "All The Rage"
We're delving deeper into this idea of "the mental load." Darcy Lockman is a psychologist who researched the myth of 50/50 partnerships between moms and dads, and why it's taking so long for us to finally find an equal ground concerning parenting and household responsibilities. What were Darcy's findings? What did the hundreds of couples she interviewed reveal about their situations? How can we bridge this gap so everyone feels some relief concerning responsibilities? Also, Adam weighs in as a h...
May 28, 2019•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 62
61. Pet Peeves - Part 2
Danielle and Adam have been co-habitating for almost 20 years. It's no surprise then that there are a bunch of habits they each have that really annoy each other to no end. For the second time on the podcast (the first time was way back on their second episode!) they duke it out about messiness, forgetfulness, dishes, mail, and so many other habits. Do they both come out of the episode alive? Listen to find out. Purchase the Date Night Questions Experience paperback book here . Use code "MNMPODC...
May 23, 2019•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 61
60. Conversation with Polyamory expert Dr. Elisabeth Sheff
After reading the book, The Polyamorists Next Door, Danielle was so interested in the topic that she asked the author and polyamory expert, Dr. Elisabeth Sheff, to come on the podcast to teach them about a lifestyle which they knew very little. Not to be confused with Polygamy, Polyamory is the act of being open to having more than one consenting relationship, and any gender can partake in having multiple partners. As the book title suggests, Polyamorists truly are living around us, but they are...
May 20, 2019•58 min•Ep. 60
59. The Expectations Episode
Are our expectations for ourselves, our partners, and those around us too high? Are we setting ourselves up for failure? Is social media causing us all to feel we pale by comparison? Adam and Danielle discuss all of this, how their own upbringings has influenced their set of expectations, and what our expectations for our own kids are. Maybe if we can start figuring out a way to appreciate for what we already have and instead of concentrating on what hasn’t happened or gotten done, we would all ...
May 13, 2019•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 59
58. Neat Method - Tips For Home Organizing
When Danielle decided she wanted to surprise Adam by finally attempting to organize their house, she reached out to Neat Method to help her. but she had some stipulations: the people who came to help had to be fun, non-judgmental, and not ask her to hug her clothing to see if she still loves it or wants to donate the item instead. She wound up having such a great time, that she asked the ladies to come back and answer some listener questions all about some simple ways to make our routines easier...
May 09, 2019•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 58
57. Mother's Day Episode: Inspiring Mom, Valli Gideons
Valli Gideons joins us to talk all about being the wife of someone in the military who has been deployed ten times throughout their marriage. She's also raising her two children, both of whom are deaf, and uses her blog, My Battle Call, to educate as many people as possible about the hard of hearing. As moms, we are stronger than we often believe and more capable than we often give ourselves credit. Valli is one example of just how tough and unstoppable moms are. We are so grateful that she took...
May 06, 2019•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 57
56. "The Mental Load" With Life Coach Amy Alpert
A recent study shows that 86% of us are feeling exhausted and overwhelmed by a this ongoing burden that is now finally being labeled as, "The Mental Load." In honor of Mother's Day, which is quickly approaching, Adam and Danielle sat down with resident Life Coach Amy Alpert to discuss how moms, especially, seem to constantly be weighed down by balancing the schedules, chores, appointments, household duties and emotional burdens that saturate everyday familial life. By opening up a dialogue, brea...
Apr 29, 2019•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 56
55. Back To The Beginning
Danielle and Adam are taking you back to when it all first started: meeting, re-meeting, wedding planning, those first few years of marriage, and everything in between. Anyone engaged or newly married will definitely want to hear this episode. Anyone who was married at a younger age will understand how there are so many aspects of their wedding that they would do so differently now. Why was Danielle hesitant about their relationship in the beginning? What regrets do they have about those first f...
Apr 22, 2019•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 55
54. The "You Can't Say That Out Loud" Episode
We're so tired of there still being things that we should feel shameful to admit out loud even in 2019. Topics that are considered "taboo" such as parenting hardships, sexual preferences, being on anxiety medication, bottle feeding, breastfeeding in public, (among so many others) need to be discussed as often as it takes until it all becomes commonplace and we no longer feel the need to hide our true feelings and actions. We hope you'll join us on Marriage and Martinis as we try to get one step ...
Apr 18, 2019•55 min•Ep. 54
53. Interview with Couples’ Therapist, Liz Colizza
So many of us would love to attend couples’ therapy on a regular basis. However, due to reasons such as financial issues, lack of childcare and a partner’s unwillingness to attend, it’s often just not in the cards. Lasting marriage counseling app is offering an affordable and convenient solution to all of that. We had the chance to talk to one of the app’s top researchers about the benefits of connecting with our partner on a more regular basis, why so many partners are so resistant to attending...
Apr 15, 2019•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 53
52. The Finance Episode - Part 2
Adam & Danielle discuss personal finances with Joel from the How To Money Podcast in this 2nd part episode. Purchase the Date Night Questions Experience paperback book here . Use code "MNMPODCAST" for 15% off. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 08, 2019•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 52
51. Sexual Communications Coach Leah Carey
Leah Carey is helping us reclaim (or claim) our sexuality and helping us to understand that it's never too late to start getting the greatest amount of sexual pleasure possible. At 42 years old, she realized the power of her sexual identity for the first time, and since then she has made it her mission for couples everywhere to start getting what they truly want in the bedroom, and making it an easier topic to discuss even for the most hesitant and introverted personalities. We ask her a bunch o...
Apr 05, 2019•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 51
50. Distance, Space, & Privacy
After going through a reoccurring pattern of Adam becoming distant and seeming aloof, Danielle put an Instagram story out asking if other couples struggle with this, too, and the response was overwhelming. Obviously this is a huge issue for a lot of couples. After 18 years, Danielle finally confronts the issue, and gets an unexpected response concerning why Adam falls into this behavior. They also discuss how much alone time is necessary for spouses to feel a sense of independence, and what acti...
Apr 01, 2019•57 min•Ep. 50
49. The Finance Episode - Part 1
Danielle and Adam have discussed financial tension in their relationship in several recent episodes. Considering the number one cause of divorce in marriage involves financial disagreement, we need to be doing a better job of getting on the same page about money as couples and parents. Danielle and Adam sit down with finance guy Joel from the How To Money podcast and simplify some concepts that seem intimidating to many people. They also ask Joel a bunch of questions from listeners and discuss i...
Mar 25, 2019•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 49
48. The Jealousy Episode
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Mar 18, 2019•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 48
47. The Birth Order Episode
Do you think that where you land in your birth order or if you're an only child really affects you in life? Have you ever thought about how you and your spouse's place in your birth order affects your marriage and how you act as adults? Where do Danielle and Adam land in their own birth order among their siblings? No matter what you think about the whole topic, it's a fun discussion, and one that hasn't really been researched until the past 20-30 years. No matter if you're an oldest, middle, you...
Mar 11, 2019•50 min•Ep. 47
46. The Secrets and Lies Episode
Danielle and Adam further discuss some issues that arose during the Guilt and Communication episodes, and dive more deeply into the occurrences of the past few years concerning drinking, gambling, and other problematic struggles in their marriage. Plus they discuss and debate what, if any, secrets are acceptable to keep in a marriage and what happens when a spouse finds out about them. How does Adam plan on dealing with honesty going forward, and what will happen if anymore secrets arise in thei...
Mar 04, 2019•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 46
45. The Sleep Episode
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Feb 25, 2019•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 45
44. Growing Your Instagram Community - Part 1
Ever wonder how accounts get to have a hundred thousand followers or more? Want to mold your account to help you to become an online influencer, lead people to your website, learn about your brand or business, or sell something you make? Danielle has done all of this and is sharing some of her strategies and inside secrets with you. Forget algorithms, statistics, and spending money on sponsored posts. Gaining organic followers who help build your community and fulfill your ultimate goals is real...
Feb 21, 2019•46 min•Ep. 44
43. Jodie Utter and Her Story Of Infidelity, Trust and Forgiveness
We were so privileged to talk with our friend, Jodie Utter, who embraces vulnerability in order to share her personal experience with marital infidelity and how she got through the immense pain of dealing with her husband's affair. What was her initial reaction? Did she think about leaving the marriage? What made her stay? How did she trust again? If anyone has experienced any form of lying and betrayal in their relationship, you won't want to miss this episode, and you won't believe her bravery...
Feb 18, 2019•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 43
42. The Communication Episode Part 2 - Take 2
Adam and Danielle continue their discussion of effective communication (or lack thereof) in their relationship. Danielle focuses on Adam's lack of communication in the bedroom and how learning from the BDSM (Bondage Dominance Sadism and Masochism) community might benefit all couples in more open and honest dialogue concerning sex. Plus, more tips from Esther Perel, and a look towards the future with Adam drinking less and trying to be more involved in family dynamics. Episode Sponsor: www.awesom...
Feb 11, 2019•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 42
41. The Communication Episode - Part 1
Adam and Danielle discuss everything from how they communicate well to ways they both need a lot of improvement when manifesting their needs. Raising their voices, avoiding the problem, refusing to get outside their comfort zones are just some of the ways they struggle with communication. Any spouse hoping to better express him/herself won't want to miss this important episode. Episode Sponsor: www.awesomefuel.com/marriage Purchase the Date Night Questions Experience paperback book here . Use co...
Feb 04, 2019•56 min•Ep. 41
40. Flirty Girl - Part 2
In this follow-up episode with FlirtyGirl, we discuss everything from how to introduce new sexual ideas to a partner who's less adventurous, to what to do if one spouse has a lower libido, to well, just about everything you were too embarrassed to ask but always wanted to know. It's so much fun when Danielle and Adam get together with Brooke and this conversation is no exception. Plus, what do women really want for Valentine's Day? https://www.flirtygirlguide.com Purchase the Date Night Question...
Jan 31, 2019•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 40
39. The Food Episode
It's no secret that Danielle and Adam share a great love of good food, and on this episode they're discussing everything from foods that remind them of their childhoods, to the greatest meals they've shared together, their great love of Anthony Bourdain, foods that are aphrodisiacs, fast food as a form of self-care, and so much more. Also, they discuss what happened one night while dining at one of the best restaurants in the world, that led Danielle to have the idea to start the Marriage and Ma...
Jan 28, 2019•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 39
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