Marriage and Martinis

Callie and Jeff are fellow married podcasters, and they are about to have their first baby. Adam has a blast "initiating" Jeff into the world of parenthood with stories of "choose your own adventure"c-sections and instilling a good, healthy fear of living without sleep. Callie and Danielle share their stories about being on anxiety medication during pregnancy, decisions to bottle or breast feed, and Adam and Danielle let Callie and Jeff in on all the hidden gems of an elongated hospital stay. Plus, Jeff reveals his plan if anyone attempts to convince Callie to do something with which she's not comfortable concerning herself and the baby. If you are pregnant, are having a baby, or know someone who is, this is an episode you definitely don't want to miss.

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Danielle and Adam cover a lot of different conversations in this episode that just happened to flow really freely. What happened when Danielle planned an overnight date night for the two of them but then got angry with Adam? What did Adam reveal about why he was being so short-tempered and irritable all week? What did they do on their date night that they have never done before? How does Danielle react to a new secret that Adam reveals? If you've been feeling disconnected from your partner due to the pandemic and all the stresses right now, you will definitely relate to this fun but sometimes serious episode.

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Eve Rodsky has committed her life to help couples achieve a happier and more fulfilling life as partners tackling the domestic and household responsibilities. Not only did she interview hundreds of couples and research for years about the stress of "the mental load," but she has come up with real solutions. Especially now, during the pandemic, moms are feeling the overwhelming stress of home, work, and school all coming together in one forum, and the burden at times feels like too much to bear. How can both spouses in a marriage ensure a more equal role? How can we communicate these issues without causing fights and divisiveness within a relationship? Eve is an extraordinary woman who is on a mission to make it better. And it's working. We highly recommend you listen to this episode with your partner, or have them listen separately and then discuss.

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Denmark consistently ranks in the top three countries in regards to happiness and fulfillment among its residents. Danielle speaks to distinguished writer and psychoanalyst Iben Sandahl about what they're doing differently from other countries, and what we can learn and implement into our own daily parenting in an attempt to achieve some of this same positivity. In this informative episode, they talk about everything from the importance of "free play," the danish family practice of "hygge" (togetherness), the beauty of boredom, and the balance between being honest and real with our children while still maintaining a sense of calm and safety when communicating with our children in the face of the pandemic. Obviously these methods aren't something most of us can realistically emulate in their entirety overnight. However, we can sprinkle many of the practices and values into our own behaviors within our households and hopefully reap some of the extraordinary benefits that come with their philosophies.

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New home, new school year, new attitudes?? Adam and Danielle discuss how they would like to do things differently this time around financially, as parents, and as individuals. How does Danielle think she needs to change her attitude concerning difficult circumstances? What are they hoping to achieve concerning their relationship now that they are attempting to "start fresh?" What does Danielle hope Adam will help with more than he has been recently concerning their kids? This episode is relatable to anyone who has a tendency to fall back into old habits and is constantly trying to break negative cycles in their life.

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Danielle and Adam have been very honest about their issues with mental health, ADHD, and addiction. But what else in life do they feel has held them back? What experience did Danielle have in college that still affects her to this day? What does Adam think has been his biggest hurdle in terms of buckling down and really taking care of responsibilities? How has the pandemic only made everything even more complicated? Listen to hear their always real and raw take on life's obstacles and how hard it has been to move past them.

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While Danielle and Adam are always open and vulnerable, this episode takes certain things to a new level. What will Danielle not do because she's worried that at 41 years old she'll still disappoint her dad? What sexual position does she despise? What are Adam's serial killer tendencies? Why is he embarrassed about his bathroom habits? They both reveal insecurities that are not easy to admit. If you are easily offended or uncomfortable, this will definitely NOT be the episode for you.

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People in Danielle and Adam's life know them to be....how shall we say...."serial movers." They're currently getting ready to move into their sixth home together, and especially during a pandemic, to say this has been stressful is an understatement. People are asking, why the move again? What mistakes have they made that has led to so many relocations? How do they deal with big change and uncertainty? What advice to they have for people going through big readjustments in life? How do they deal with the speculation and judgment from acquaintances who can't wait to find out why they've made this decision. If you're thinking about making hard changes sometime in the near future, this is definitely an episode to which you'll want to listen.

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Danielle and her mom, Linda, sat down to talk about ways parenting has changed since the 1960s. How did parents in the 1960s explain how babies are made? Why did moms in the 80s leave their kids in the car while they food shopped for an hour? In this funny, revealing conversation about "who had it tougher," one thing was definitely determined: parenting has always been ridiculously confusing and overwhelming.

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What makes a person sexy? How has Danielle and Adam's ideas of sexiness changed over the years? Turn offs? How does body image affect their sexual identity and confidence? This episode covers so many different aspects of sexiness, lust, compliments, and all the things we try to keep going throughout the years of our relationship. Plus, what's the sexiest place Danielle and Adam have ever been, sexiest movie they've ever watched, etc.

Mentions in the episode:

Erika Lust's TED Talk

Marta Meana study of female desire

50 Shades of Grey

Outlander

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