Danielle's away for the night so I have to do this description thing. It was a fun episode, love you all, and hope you enjoy. Stay Orange (That will make sense after you listen). -Adam Purchase the Date Night Questions Experience paperback book here . Use code "MNMPODCAST" for 15% off. Let Yourself Go Call and leave us a message with questions, comments, thoughts about ANYTHING and it may wind up in a podcast episode! Remain anonymous or leave your first name and where you're from! (848) 863-81...
Jul 18, 2022•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 219
In the first-part of the follow up episodes to Danielle's solo episode, Adam is finally confronted with questions concerning how he really feels about Danielle's changing body. The two discuss the numerous and honest reactions to the solo episode, the miscommunication about self-esteem they've had for so long, and why Danielle feels the word, "laziness" is so problematic. Plus, why is sex based on connection so much better and deeper than sex based on physicality? What really turns them on about...
Jul 11, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 218
Warning: This episode discusses body image, disordered eating, and other complex relationships with food and exercise. Please take care while listening. This is Danielle's first solo episode in over three years. However, the response she's gotten to some more recent episodes in which she gets very vulnerable about body image and the all-consuming aspects of trying to attain a certain physique, made it clear to her that she needed to dig deeper into the topic by herself before tackling the the su...
Jun 20, 2022•58 min•Ep. 217
In this episode, Danielle and Adam spend some time catching everyone up on their crazy recent adventures, including new kittens being born in their backyard, and how Danielle had to learn to trap the feral mama cat in order to get her spayed. Plus, what's on their summer bucket list, considering all three kids will be out of the house at the same time for almost three weeks. As always, life is nuts in the Silverstein household, but luckily it also makes for some hilarious conversation. We Have A...
May 31, 2022•56 min•Ep. 216
In what has quickly and unexpectedly become one of Adam and Danielle's favorite episodes, the two get to the bottom of why most conversations surrounding death are so serious, and why we should be able celebrate a person's life in the unique, personality-centered ways they deserve. This episode explores the role of Disney movies as a child's first impressions of death, how the couple wants to talk to their own children about the topic, and how Danielle and Adam each feel about "the afterlife." P...
May 23, 2022•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 215
In this episode, Danielle sat down with author, journalist, and podcaster Jo Piazza, to talk all about the importance of hard conversations in relationships (romantic and platonic) and why we need to stop avoiding them. The two of them discuss Jo's new book, We Are Not Like Them, which Jo co-wrote with her friend, Christine Pride. The story follows tan interracial friendship which is tested in many ways when one of their husbands (a police officer), shoots a black teenage boy. Danielle asks Jo a...
May 16, 2022•52 min•Ep. 214
Danielle and her sixteen-year-old daughter, Mia, sit down to talk all about the journey they've been on together for the last couple of years for Mia to get some answers about why she's always felt "different." What made her start wondering about how her brain functions? Why was she worried to tell her mom that she wanted to get evaluated? What was it like to be evaluated and ultimately, diagnosed? Listen to this heartfelt episode to hear all about the this teenager's experience with Autism Spec...
May 09, 2022•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 213
Danielle and Adam discuss the misconceptions about "happiness," why it's a multi-layered emotion. The two contemplate the connection between money and happiness, and if they felt "happier" after winning the jackpot in Las Vegas. When do they feel the greatest sense of happiness, and why is there so much pressure for happiness to be the ultimate goal in life? pompflowers.com promo code "Marriage15" for 15% off Purchase the Date Night Questions Experience paperback book here . Use code "MNMPODCAST...
May 02, 2022•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 212
Note: This is episode is just two people sitting down to try to get acquainted with kinks and fetishes. This episode will be followed up by several others with experts as well as couples who are already immersed in the kink culture. Adam and Danielle are open about the fact that they sometimes participate in kink-adjacent activities. However, there is a whole world out there about which they know very little and would like to become more comfortable with so that it can be spoken about and experi...
Apr 25, 2022•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 211
Danielle was thrilled to have the chance to talk with esteemed teacher and teaching advocate, Nicholas Ferroni, to ask all the questions so many of us are wondering about the state of education and teaching nowadays. The two discuss: Why are so many teachers leaving the profession? How can we fix the issues with education and support our teachers and staff more? Why he couldn't keep quiet anymore concerning the struggles he and so many others face? What would he tell young people who want to hav...
Apr 18, 2022•49 min•Ep. 210
Danielle and Adam loved researching and recording this episode, which feels refreshingly different from most other episodes. The two talk all about their memories of such campaigns as "stranger danger," "D.A.R.E," "Fire Prevention," assemblies, After School Specials, and so much more! If you were a child of the 1970s and 1980s you aren't going to want to miss this fun, interesting and nostalgic discussion! Call and leave us a message with questions, comments, thoughts about ANYTHING and it may w...
Apr 11, 2022•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 209
It all started with The Hulk and Freddy Krueger, and only escalated from there. In this episode, Danielle and Adam talk all about fears: rational fears, irrational fears, and how their parents' fears impacted them growing up. What fears do they have as parents, for their marriage, and for the future? What does Adam fear most about the Zombie Apocalypse, and what were some of the worst fears Danielle had during her struggle with OCD? Plus, what fears have they gotten over and how did they do it? ...
Apr 04, 2022•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 208
Ty Tashiro is a social scientist and relationship expert whose research and data has been shared all over for its valuable insight about how to find lasting true love. Using his philosophy of "the three wishes," Ty explains why the most commonly sought after traits in a partner often have a very low "return rate" in life. Which traits are undervalued when it comes to dating? How are Disney movies and teen romance series hindering people's perceptions about real, thriving relationships? How come ...
Mar 28, 2022•1 hr•Ep. 207
One of the most popular questions Danielle and Adam get is about how they started couples' counseling, and how and why Adam finally agreed to go to therapy himself. It was a long road before they sought therapy together, something they now wish they had done sooner. In this episode, the two talk about their own history with therapy from childhood until now. Danielle breaks down her OCD treatment, and discusses a time when red flags told her she was not seeing a therapist who really understood wh...
Mar 21, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 206
One of the most common messages Danielle and Adam receive from listeners is that they and their partner mismatched libidos. Truthfully, 80% of couples experience one partner having a higher libido than the other. We all think that we're the only ones struggling with this, and we tend to take it personally when our partner isn't in the mood as often (or ever). But there are so many misconceptions and myths surrounding sex drives and compatibility. This episode breaks down some of those misconcept...
Mar 14, 2022•1 hr•Ep. 205
With the world feeling really heavy right now, Adam and Danielle figured they would do a lighter episode. In honor of awards' season, they talk about their best (and some worst) choices for all kinds of random categories, from movies to vacations to their favorite indulgence. If you're in need of a break from the seriousness of the world right now, this episode is a good place to start. Purchase the Date Night Questions Experience paperback book here . Use code "MNMPODCAST" for 15% off. Hosted o...
Mar 07, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 204
In this extremely fun, funny episode, Danielle and Adam sit down with their 16-year-old daughter, Mia, and 13-year-old son, Ean, for the opportunity to ask each other all about what it's like to grow up in Gen Z vs. what it was like to grow up in Gen X. Plus, it's the teens against their "cringeworthy" parents in a "Battle of the Generations." This a great episode to listen to with a teen or tween (warning: there are a few curse words) to ignite your own conversation about generational differenc...
Feb 28, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 203
Danielle sat down with Margaret and Amy from the comedy podcast, "What Fresh Hell." The three moms (who have a combined nine kids), talked about whether or not they are worried that their kids are seeing enough healthy relationships, between the world of social media, at home, and from the people who surround them. They talk about everyone from Taylor Swift, to Harry and Megan, to their own personal marriages and friendships. Plus, what are some of the new euphemisms the kids are using to descri...
Feb 25, 2022•48 min•Ep. 202
Danielle and Adam have recently had a fight that was bigger than any fight they've had in years. The two discuss what led to this, how they finally dealt with it, and what they hope to do from now on to prevent it from happening again. 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....
Feb 21, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 201
In this comforting and informative episode. the tone and cadence are slower than usual. But that makes sense because it is all about sinking into the powers of rest and retreat, both during the season of Winter, and during the periods of our life when we are forced to "winter," or go into a state of disconnection, shame, and isolation from the world around us. These periods could include a struggle with mental health, the loss of a loved one or job or friendship, infertility or pregnancy loss, a...
Feb 07, 2022•56 min•Ep. 200
Danielle and Adam are officially well into their forties. Do you think they have reached "Middle Age?" How do they feel about getting older? What are their concerns? What do they love about it? The two have an honest conversation about everything from Menopause, to physical changes, to how they would have thought life would have been different by this age. Date Night Questions Purchase the Date Night Questions Experience paperback book here . Use code "MNMPODCAST" for 15% off. Hosted on Acast. S...
Jan 31, 2022•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 199
Danielle and Adam have long struggled with the idea of, "The Mental Load," (the division of household and domestic responsibilities) in their marriage, so much so that they thought about separating after an enormous blowout following the recording of episode #56, The Mental Load. Danielle then turned to Eve Rodsky, THE Harvard trained expert of all things "mental load" related, and after following her advice (episode #137), things definitely improved, although there is still much work to be done...
Jan 24, 2022•57 min•Ep. 198
Danielle has been waiting three years to record an episode all about dogs. Finally, what is the first of what will most likely be a series of three or four episodes, is here. Adam and Danielle discuss their personal experiences with dogs (and other pets) over the years. Danielle discusses her first memory at three years old rescuing her first dog, Adam talks about his parakeet, and the two talk all about getting their first dog together at the age of 23 before they were even engaged. Twenty year...
Jan 17, 2022•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 197
Resolutions are out, intentions are in in 2022. In this fun, first episode in the new year, Adam and Danielle cover a lot, including: a tribute to Betty White, what they definitely want to do better as parents in the coming months, how each of them is making it more difficult to achieve a true sense of peace, who their dream podcast guests would be this year, and so much more. Danielle discusses how she is beginning to embrace the winter more the older she gets, and Adam talks about life goals. ...
Jan 10, 2022•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 196
Danielle and Adam cover everything 2021 related during this episode. How did they feel about the year overall? Why was this Danielle's most difficult year in parenting? What were their favorite moments? TV shows? Movies? Books? And what 2021 trend did Adam and Danielle shockingly both pick as really overrated and needing to end? Give the gift of reconnection, laughter and intimacy to your partner this holiday season with the Date Night Questions Experience paperback book here . Use code "MNMPODC...
Dec 13, 2021•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 195
Liz Earnshaw is the type of relationship expert that concentrates on all of the different, important relationships in our lives, not just the romantic. She has been "obsessed with the idea and inner workings of relationships" since she was a kid. Danielle asks all about the need women have for strong bonds with people other than their romantic partner, and whether or not men innately have that same need. Why do men and women react so differently to emotions, what do we do if we're feeling burden...
Dec 06, 2021•42 min
What does intimacy actually mean? Danielle and Adam have a raw conversation about this, concentrating on the times they've felt most intimate in their relationship, and the aspects of life that have made their intimacy feel like it was lacking. Danielle gets real about how her weight gain has affected their intimacy in the past few years, and Adam reveals which body part of his about which he's most insecure. The conversation gets intense, and the two wind up focusing on a topic that they really...
Nov 29, 2021•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 193
Trigger Warning: some mentions of suicidal thoughts and suicide. Danielle and Adam continue their conversation about all things teenager related. Danielle gives an update about their daughter Mia and her journey since her ADHD and Autism spectrum diagnosis this past June. Plus, the two discuss how they have worked together to get through this tough time, and what advice they have for other couples going through similar uncharted territory. What do they want their teenagers to understand about th...
Nov 15, 2021•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 192
Trigger Warning: some discussion of eating and body image issues, porn, and other sexual conversation. Following the Bar Mitzvah of their middle child, and in the midst of receiving results from their 16-year-old's neuropsychological examination, Adam and Danielle are feeling like they are fully immersed in the world of teenagers and figuring out how to best support and guide them through this uncertain time. The two of them recall their own past as teenagers, and the ways in which they were reb...
Nov 08, 2021•1 hr•Ep. 191
Popular divorce coach Michelle Dempsey-Multack not only survived her own divorce, but figured out how to move on with her life, just like you will, too. Now happily remarried with a blended family, she’s living proof that no matter which “firsts” you might be experiencing as you end your marriage, and no matter how long you stayed with someone who didn’t meet your needs, your best days are ahead. In this episode, Danielle and Michelle discuss everything from, what really stops most women from le...
Nov 01, 2021•50 min
