Honey, We Need to Chat

26. Chit-Chat: Breaking the Cycle: Marriage, Fatherhood & Communication with Luke and Susie Holt


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In this milestone episode of Honey, We Need to Chat, we welcome our very first guests—Luke and Susie Holt! 🎉 Luke and Susie are veteran radio hosts, content creators, and the voices behind Floppin' Fatherhood Project⁠⁠ , a movement redefining fatherhood with honesty, humor, and heart.

From the joys and challenges of working together as a couple to the emotional journey of breaking generational parenting patterns, this episode is packed with real talk, personal revelations, and game-changing insights. We explore:

🔹 The reality of navigating marriage when life (and work) collide
🔹 How fatherhood expectations have evolved & why vulnerability matters
🔹 The mental load of parenting & the small shifts that make a big difference
🔹 Why learning, not just apologizing, is key to stronger relationships
🔹 The unexpected ways communication patterns shape our families

Luke and Susie share powerful reflections on fatherhood, including a deeply personal moment when they interviewed their own children about their parenting—what they learned may surprise you. We also dive into practical tools like hand signals for smoother couple communication and how to diffuse conflict in real-time.

💡 Key Takeaway: Strong relationships aren’t about being perfect; they’re about being intentional.


📌 Episode Timestamps:

  • 02:00 - Meet Luke & Susie Holt—content creators, radio hosts, and parents
  • 07:45 - How working together has strengthened (and tested) their marriage
  • 12:30 - The mental load of parenting & how dads can truly share it
  • 18:50 - The ‘Floppin’ Fatherhood’ story & how Luke’s dad shaped his approach to fatherhood
  • 25:10 - Interviewing their kids: What they really think about their dad
  • 33:00 - Why vulnerability in fatherhood matters & breaking generational cycles
  • 40:15 - Communication hacks: Hand signals, conflict resolution, and navigating emotions
  • 48:30 - The importance of curiosity in marriage & understanding your partner’s intentions
  • 55:00 - Final thoughts, key takeaways & where to find Luke and Susie


📥 Free Resources to Go Deeper:

📄 Download our free guide: [⁠The Balanced Partnership Guide⁠]

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