We are halfway through 2020 and it feels like it's been an entire lifetime already. Parenting through the pandemic has made Danielle a tad feisty and impatient, but she is hopeful for what the second half will bring. Adam is back to work at his retail business, and this is his first afternoon off in almost two months. How are the two coping as a couple? How has life changed, and what are they hoping will stay the same even after things return to "normal?" How have the current political and socia...
Jul 06, 2020•58 min•Ep. 128
Tiffany Aliche is America's favorite financial educator. The way she breaks things down, makes money issues so relatable, and provides countless simple tips for achieving financial freedom is so refreshing. She credits her parents and their practices implementing lessons about savings and budgeting all throughout her childhood for her comprehensive and realistic sense of how to be responsible when it comes to money. Tiffany also offers so many ways to teach kids about the appreciation for and va...
Jun 30, 2020•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 127
Danielle and Bethany sat back towards the beginning of quarantine to discuss balance, body neutrality, and taking time for ourselves in the midst of all the craziness happening all around us. Bethany identifies as queer, non-binary, and uses they/them pronouns. Their confidence, positive outlook and undeniable acceptance of humans no matter their identity or experience is truly infectious. Check out their lifestyle program, The Become Project. Purchase the Date Night Questions Experience paperba...
Jun 22, 2020•44 min•Ep. 126
Danielle and Adam were so excited to sit down with Marlo and Phil to discuss all things marriage related. After forty years of marriage and talking to forty celebrity couples for their new book, "What Makes A Marriage Last," Marlo and Phil definitely had a lot of insight concerning everything from jealousy, to lust, to trust. Plus, Danielle and Adam give Phil and Marlo the "Tik Tok Couples' Challenge," and Danielle fangirls over Marlo pretty hard. Purchase the Date Night Questions Experience pap...
Jun 15, 2020•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 125
Now that the conversation about race and Black Lives Matter has come to a forefront, it's important that we understand how we can each keep it going within our homes and communities. Danielle asks Charnaie all about having a dialogue about racial injustice with our kids, whether they are young or teenagers, ways we can incorporate cultural awareness into our households on a daily basis, and looking inward (and around us) to become true advocates and allies to the Black Lives Matter movement. Als...
Jun 08, 2020•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 124
Danielle and Adam have so many crazy stories through the years that it almost seems as if they must be embellishing the truth. But....they're not. While they often have contrasting memories about exactly what took place, the awkwardness, discomfort, hilarity, and absurdity of the stories is real. In this episode, Adam and Danielle pick a few of their favorites to tell, including one about one of the worst moments from Danielle's OCD, one from a vacation with friends, the birth of their second ch...
Jun 01, 2020•56 min•Ep. 123
"Women get better with age," is something about which Tova Leigh and Danielle definitely agree. The two sat down in New York City to discuss literally everything, from growing up under the impression that we need to be "good girls," to gaining success in the unlikeliest of ways, to sexual bucket lists. The two mesh so well, as they are both completely open and honest about their struggles and experiences. F*cked at 40 is a book all about empowerment, support, truth, and grow as a woman, and the ...
May 26, 2020•54 min•Ep. 122
After more than twenty years together, you would think that Danielle and Adam would be over some of the same disagreements they have had over and over a trillion times. But, that's definitely not the case. In this episode, they discuss ways in which they definitely don't see eye to eye, including such things as tipping, cleaning, college, TV and movie watching, and so much more. Purchase the Date Night Questions Experience paperback book here . Use code "MNMPODCAST" for 15% off. Hosted on Acast....
May 18, 2020•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 121
Danielle, Erica, and Jamilah were so happy to be reunited in NYC at the end of March. Even though this convo took place pre-pandemic, this is the type of "girl talk" we all need in our lives right now. These moms talk about EVERYTHING, from growing up with traditional values, to what they each hope their kids look for in a partner, religion, good vs. mediocre sex, and so much more. They don't hold anything back, and what ensues is an incredibly authentic, often hilarious talk about the aspects o...
May 11, 2020•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 120
Adam and Danielle get drunk and don't remember what they talked about... 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.
May 04, 2020•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 119
Although Danielle and Stephanie sat down to discuss their love of teachers back in January, the details they bring up are still very relevant right now. 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 27, 2020•53 min•Ep. 118
What happens when two of the most inappropriate, honest, vulnerable, funny marriage podcasts sit down (virtually) together to talk about literally everything, from getting pregnant as a teenager, to infidelity, to sex (and lack thereof)? One hilarious episode that no one wants to miss. Danielle and Adam had a blast chatting with Sara and Sterling of the podcast and Instagram account Not The Worst Marriage. It helped pass the time during quarantine and provided many much needed belly laughs. Defi...
Apr 20, 2020•1 hr 54 min•Ep. 117
Danielle had the incredible privilege of talking to one of the nation's most respected experts concerning tweens and teens. Dr. Lisa Damour is a top parenting columnist for the New York Times, a regular contributor on CBS News, and a profound public speaker. In this episode, she and Danielle discuss tactics for parents to use when navigating adolescents and the world of social media during quarantine, what rules and boundaries we should have concerning privacy, how sleep is playing a critical ro...
Apr 16, 2020•40 min•Ep. 116
Like everyone else, Danielle and Adam and are just trying to figure out how to parent through a pandemic day by day. With three kids ages 8, 11, and 14, they are very much wondering what the current steps are in order to make this ordeal as "normal" as possible for their kids. They ask Dr. Becky everything from how to deal with homeschooling, to what our expectations should be for our kids during this time, to how much of this trauma will affect our kids in years to come, and so much more. No ma...
Apr 13, 2020•48 min•Ep. 115
Ahhhhh, quarantine. What can Adam and Danielle say about it that hasn't already been said? A lot, actually. The two discuss polls from their instagram community, including questions about sex during quarantine, people's crazy dreams, who is thriving and who is definitely not, and so much more. Where do Danielle and Adam fit in all of these scenarios? Plus, what is Danielle's new Quarantine nickname for Adam, and how are the two getting along being together 24/7? Leave the news and stress of ever...
Apr 06, 2020•55 min
Now, more than ever, our communication skills are critical to helping the people around us who need to be heard and understood. We may not be able to be there physically for one another, but we can still be a huge source of comfort, support, and consistency for those in our life who rely on us. Our kids are used to having several adult influences throughout the day, and now they are basically reliant on us for all their learning and communication needs. Our partners usually leave and have other ...
Mar 30, 2020•1 hr 28 min
One of the greatest gifts we can embrace in times like this is the power of humor and how it can physically and mentally calm and soothe us. Laughter has always been a huge part of Danielle and Adam's lives, and while everyone is navigating these unchartered times, the connection we can all still make through comedy and relatability is invaluable. In this episode, Danielle and Adam also talk about how the current situation has impacted them personally. What has changed in the past week even sinc...
Mar 23, 2020•52 min
Paige and Catherine are founders and directors of the incredible Motherhood Center in New York City. They are ensuring that pregnant women, new moms, and their partners have plenty of support, therapy and guidance while facing difficult times with anxiety and all mood disorders. Together with Danielle and Adam, they discuss why moms should not feel guilty about not feeling a "motherly instinct," how much more common anxiety is in new dads than is oftentimes discussed, Danielle's story with PPD a...
Mar 16, 2020•51 min
It's tough to concentrate on anything else right now when the Coronavirus seems to have overtaken every realm of our being, including work, home life, and the media. While there's tons of coverage concerning the physical symptoms and effects, we need to remember to figure out how we can best get through the next few weeks while staying sane and keeping our family as comfortable and mentally stable as possible. We may be stuck in limited settings with a great deal of uncertainty swirling around u...
Mar 14, 2020•40 min
Trigger warning: this episode discusses different types of discipline. Please take care if this is a topic which is sensitive to you. This might be the most sensitive topic in Danielle and Adam's current relationship. Having a high schooler, middle schooler, and elementary schooler is tricky in terms of navigating the subject of discipline, and Danielle and Adam are hoping to improve their current strategies. Exploring discipline in the households in which they grew up, in the schools they atten...
Mar 09, 2020•1 hr 7 min
New York Times' Bestselling author, Jancee Dunn, joins Danielle and Adam to discuss her ideas about "The Mental Load" and how her marriage almost ended after the birth of her first child. Using "escapism" to deal with an overwhelming and stressful situation, Jancee's husband left her with the bulk of the parenting responsibilities from day one, causing an enormous amount of friction to occur within their otherwise strong and wonderful marriage. Determined to resolve the issue and figure out a mo...
Mar 02, 2020•1 hr 3 min
It's been over twenty years since Danielle and Adam were in the dating game. They asked millennial reality star (Bravo's "Summer House") and stand-up comic, Hannah Berner, to fill them in on everything they're missing. Danielle and Adam quickly find out they are way too old, exhausted, and lame to partake in the single lifestyle of today. Hannah very patiently explains apps like Tinder and Hinge, and hilariously breaks down some of the worst dates and relationships she's ever had (don't listen a...
Feb 24, 2020•1 hr 8 min
These days it can be overwhelming to figure out exactly what terms like "self-care" and "wellness" actually mean. Do self-care and health have to align? Has the wellness industry gotten completely out of hand? What are Adam and Danielle's thoughts about incorporating self-care into their everyday lives? What "wellness" products has Danielle bought over the years that Adam has thought were completely ridiculous? This is definitely not your average conversation on these topics, and their opinions ...
Feb 17, 2020•1 hr 11 min
Danielle and Adam delve more deeply into their discussion with their special guests (Danielle's parents) during this episode, including a lightening round of listener questions. How was Linda so confident with her laid back parenting style? What was her parenting philosophy when she took Danielle to see an R rated movie at three years old? What does Danielle still remember her mom telling her about sex as a teenager? About what issue did the couple most commonly fight? How did Ron's arduous, hig...
Feb 10, 2020•1 hr 7 min
Danielle and Adam are so excited to bring you this special episode (the first of two parts), with Danielle's parents, who have been married almost 55 years. Starting at the very beginning, they discuss dating in the late 1950s and how much different it was (do they wish Tinder had been around then?). Going steady, "pinning" ceremonies, and getting married while still in college are all things so many couples of today know so little about. Were they worried about Ron possibly getting drafted for ...
Feb 03, 2020•1 hr 9 min
"A Marriage Story" is up for tons of awards this year, including best picture. Adam and Danielle wanted to release a bonus episode discussing the movie because it delves into a process so seldom seen and dissected. Whether or not a person loves the movie, it definitely offers a ton of interesting details concerning why so many couples enter into a separation with good intentions and the desire to remain friends, only to be miserable and spiteful by the end. In this episode, the two break down th...
Jan 30, 2020•1 hr 16 min
Everything surrounding divorce and blending families can be messy, chaotic, and traumatic for everyone involved if people don't know the healthiest ways to go about this process. Naja Hall is a leading coach, mentor, and podcaster whose goal is to help families through these transitions in the smoothest way possible. She talks to Danielle all about the negative stigmas associated with being stepparents, her own experience as a stepmom of three children, whether it's possible to actually have an ...
Jan 27, 2020•1 hr 2 min
Janet Allison is a teacher, mentor, coach and advocate who has made it her life's mission to help boys reach their full potential with the support of parents and teachers. We talk all about communication, shame, gender roles, ensuring boys are active participants in their own households one day and so much more. Whether you're raising boys inside your own home or are an influence in the life of young men to any degree, this episode is definitely worth a listen, and worth sending to anyone who ha...
Jan 20, 2020•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 101
This week, Danielle and Adam are breaking down all things vasectomy related. From stats about vasectomies to the reason why Danielle still wanted Adam to get a vasectomy even though she was going in for a c-section and could have gotten her tubes tied simultaneously. Why are men oftentimes so hesitant about getting the procedure done? Is it really reversible? What were Adam's pre-conceived notions about getting it done verses his thoughts after having gone through with it? Even if you or your pa...
Jan 13, 2020•56 min•Ep. 100
Birth control isn't something often discussed in conversation in adulthood. But it is a topic which so many of us have had so many different, as well as similar experiences: from the first time we saw or bought condoms, to how the pill affects our or our partner's physical and mental well being, to the decision of what birth control to use once in a longterm relationship. In this episode, Danielle and Adam are extremely open (and quite explicit) concerning stories involving birth control (or lac...
Jan 06, 2020•54 min•Ep. 99
