The road in any relationship can feel like a rollercoaster, mostly due to various stresses and issues we encounter in simply living life. No one ever said it would be easy but there are some behaviors that make or break the relationship. This week Tiffany and Lemar explore the top 10  common mistakes or deal breakers in relationships. Reflecting on their own marriage challenges, they also offer the ABC's of effective communication especially when dealing with stress.

Is it possible that some of the stress you feel is related to opportunities denied to you or experiences you were excluded from simply because of the color of your skin? Naturally, we all experience stress as we engage in the world but research suggest differences in the impact of stress as it relates to race. Join Tiffany and Lemar as they offer perspective on the impact of racial discrimination on mental health and wellness in Episode 3.

I’m sure by now you have heard the saying “women are emotional” at least once. Maybe you were told growing up that “boys don’t cry!” Are there really any differences in the way men and women experience and express stress? Tiffany believes that women manage stress better while Lemar believes men are more physically and psychologically equipped for stress. However, what does research say? Join the husband and wife duo as they explore stress and gender in this week’s episode.

Living the Stressed Life is a new podcasts exploring the impact of stress and benefits of self-care. Episode 1 outlines the inspiration for the podcasts as well as the topics and issues that will be covered in as the podcast progresses.