Is Marriage Worth It?

This week we are joined by Clarence and Yolanda Lewis who have been married for close to 27 years. For their 25th wedding anniversary they wrote a book together talking about what they have learned. In this episode we chat about how it all started and how even when you think you have it all planned out life just happens to life a different way. I know we all have experienced a moment when life be life'ing.

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Our guest Keena shares he story about how her marriage ran its course and she knew it was over but didn't feel quite right leaving until she had the closure she needed. Keena has overcome many difficult situations in her life and she uses those moments as something to lean from. Her marriage is no exception. She has learned from the decisions she has made in the past. She shares how military life can affect a a family. You can get in touch with Keena by following her on all socials: Coaching with Keena

This week our guest Jonathan, host of the Between the Before and After Podcast, shares his love story. His love story sounds like something straight out of a movie. It has all the elements of a rom com and had Mo and Elle cheesing while listening. Even with a movie moment set up challenges arise in marriage. Listen to how Jonathan shares how he and his wife got through challenging times together and being there for each other even when you don't feel like it. Seventeen years in the game so far and counting.

We are joined by Peyton, author of Not So By Myself, who shares her story with us. This season we have had quite the number of fast timelines and her story will be added to that collection. Is a person's looks enough to jump into a whirlwind relationships with? Peyton also shares how supporting your spouse is a very important component of marriage. But what about when your spouse is wanting to make a career change that will have a major impact on the day to day of "normal" life. Peyton opens up and shares how she navigates OCD and how at one point it did affect her marriage.

This week we are joined by Harvey and Karese from the Love Is Black Podcast. We start off trying to figure out which baked goods is an essential part of their origin story so many years ago. Cookies, Cupcakes, muffins...does it really matter anymore? Harvey shares how when you meet the one you will be willing to change things about yourself to be with them.

This week we are joined by Kesha and Charlie. They share with us how they first met because they swiped right on Tinder. Their beginning timeline moves rather quickly from first date to being together and meeting the family and friends. They share with us their Disney engagement story and how Charlie had his work cut out for him to keep the moment a "surprise". Kesha and Charlie walk us through what they think life may look like for them in the future.

On this week's episode, we are joined by Victor the host of the podcast Liquor Talk. We cover topics of what it is like in the dating world from a man's perspective. Is online dating just trash all around? How important is communication really in a relationship? We also cover what it means to be single, past relationships and what you consider red and green flags in relationships. To learn more about Vic you can follow his podcast on IG @liquortalkpodcast

Our guests Micah and Nisha share their journey from seeing each around in high school to going there separate ways before reconnecting. Micah shares how he wanted to be more than friends while Nisha was just looking for friends. Micah believes in the power of manifestation and after listening to their story it will make you believe in it to. Their lives are intertwined and they both realize the importance of family when it comes to choosing your best friend for life. They also talk about the transition from spouses to parents and what that means for them. 

Micah and Nisha share an instagram Twovegansonelove give them a follow to learn more about them and the vegan lifestyle. 

We are joined by the Willie and Fionna, hosts of The Thing About Us Podcast who share their story with us. When you ask most married couples how long they have been married you usually get one answer. Wille and Fionna have different views about how to answer that question. One of the answers makes it sound like marriage is a prison sentence. Is it? Willie and Fionna explain how they went from knowing of each other to something more and how they just ended up married with no prior talk. 

You can find more about Willie and Fionna by listening to their podcast The Thing About Us available on all podcast streaming platforms.