Love or Work

We are joined by Eryn Eddy (Author and Founder of So Worth Loving) and Ali Nelson (Artist and Creator of Ali Makes Things) for a conversation on a hard topic, but a real topic. In this episode, we learn about the honest growth that happened in the lives of two friends after their marriages. We talk about mental health, empathy activation, the importance of community in the transitional seasons, and how the grass is not always greener on the other side. If you want to have a real talk about hard stuff...this is the episode for you. Ali and Eryn share their personal stories and authentically take us on a journey of hope and resilience. You might want to pull out your journal because you will learn a ton - we did.

Today we are welcoming Jamie + Aaron Ivey to the Love or Work Podcast! They are bestselling authors and spouses of 20 years. Aaron and Jamie Ivey are on a mission to provide hope for vibrant, meaningful marriages. In this episode, listen for FOUR things: the importance of having a friendship, the three-day fight, "Not Aaron's Wife", and hotel redemption.

Season 2, Episode 3. You guessed it. Jeff and Andre are talking money. Money tends to be one of the most challenging and stressful topics for couples to talk about, so they are diving in with Greg Gilbert, a friend and Wealth Advisor. Listening up for three things: $200 at target, wants and needs of your partner, and zip lock bags.

We're back, and today we are not shying away from the REAL TALK. We have the ever-wise Dr. Alexandra Solomon, a licensed clinical psychologist and the author of Taking Sexy Back and Loving Bravely.

Three things to listen for monogamy, marriage 101 class, and visa bills leading to sexy time.

Dr. Alexandra Solomon is a clinical assistant professor at Northwestern University and a licensed clinical psychologist at The Family Institute at Northwestern University. She is the author of Taking Sexy Back: How to Own Your Sexuality and Create the Relationships You Want (New Harbinger, 2020) and Loving Bravely: Twenty Lessons of Self-Discovery to Help You Get the Love You Want (New Harbinger, 2017). She also writes a column for Psychology Today and is frequently asked to talk about love, sex, and marriage with media outlets including The Today Show, O Magazine, The Atlantic, Vogue, and Scientific American. You can connect with her at DrAlexandraSolomon.com.

In the launch of Season 2, Jeff and Andre are setting the stage for what's coming for the Podcast - The big issues: finances, sex, and communication. They also share how their family worked through a moment of crisis together. What is your plan? Who are your supporters? Join us as we dive into these real-life tensions.

Don't forget! Next Tuesday, you and your partner are invited to the Love or Work Virtual Date Night: https://www.loveorwork.com/date-night-1

Text your person, and send them a customized invite!

See you there!

We are changing things up! We took a break over the holidays, and we are ready to go. We've already recorded some absolutely amazing episodes and interviews, and we cannot wait to share them with you over the next few weeks.

BUT FIRST, today's episode is a quick little update of what's been going on and what's coming.

Introducing the Love or Work Mini Seasons, which will be topical. Launching next week: THE BIG ISSUES (from finance to communication, to sex, to loss and divorce).

One last thing...You're invited to the first-ever

Love or Work (Virtual) Date night!

Feburary 9th 8:30pm EST

Details below!

In Today's Episode, Jeff and Andre talk about where the Podcast is headed. It's full of some funny phrases around marriage (from "happy wife, happy life, to "that's what she said") followed by a quick check-in (because it's been a while), and some news!

Today we are hearing from Brittany + Ian, the founders of Parker Clay, crafting premium leather bags that provide dignified employment and uplift women out of exploitation. Parker Clay employs about 20 people in the US and over 100 women in Ethiopia.

Listen up for three things: one-way ticket, "adoption changes everything", and the interviewees asking the questions.

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Episode 121! We have the honor to introduce Joy Eggerichs and Matt Reed to you! Jot is the Founder of Punchline Agency: A Literary, Speaking, and Consulting Agency for people with something to say. Matt is the Head of Development, Sustainable Finance at EDF. His career moved them from Portland to Paris six months after being newly married. Shortly after, Joy and Matt started a family, and the two of them share in the joys of dating, marriage, parenting, and all of it during a pandemic. Listen up for three things: the pint glass analogy, being married to the child of relationship experts, yawning with the kids.