The Untanglement

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  • #53 Should You Share Your Past With Your Partner Even If You’ve Changed?

    Should you share everything about your past with your partner, even if that version of you no longer reflects who you are today?

    In this episode of The Untanglement, hosts Fernannd’O and Miss Franco explore honesty, personal growth, and transparency in relationships. Through listener voice notes and honest conversation, the episode unpacks whether the past should still matter when someone has evolved and changed.

    In this episode we discuss:
    • Openness and vulnerability in relationships
    • Whether partners deserve full transparency
    • Personal growth and identity changes
    • Trust, judgment, and emotional security

    The Untanglement is a relationship-focused podcast where listeners share real experiences from romantic, platonic, and family relationships, creating space for reflection, connection, and honest conversation.

    Follow the podcast for weekly discussions exploring the complexities of modern relationships.

    2 hr 22 min
  • #52 Do Men and Women Show Love Differently or Is It Just an Excuse?

    Do men and women really express love differently, or is that idea sometimes used as an excuse in relationships?

    In this episode of The Untanglement, hosts Fernannd’O and Miss Franco explore how people give and receive love, and how differences in expression can either strengthen or confuse relationships. Through honest discussion and listener voice notes, the episode unpacks how expectations, communication styles, and emotional understanding shape the way we experience love.

    In this episode we discuss:
    • How men and women express love differently
    • Love languages and emotional needs
    • Miscommunication in relationships
    • When differences become excuses

    The Untanglement is a relationship-focused podcast where listeners share real experiences from romantic, platonic, and family relationships, creating space for reflection, growth, and connection.

    Follow the podcast to stay connected with weekly conversations and community perspectives.

    📩 Send voice notes or questions to be featured:

    🎙 Hosted by
    Fernannd’O (@justfernanndo)
    Miss Franco (@missfranco_official)

    1 hr 23 min
  • #51 Is the Silent Treatment Emotional Abuse or Self-Protection?

    Is the silent treatment a form of emotional abuse, or can it be a valid way to protect yourself in a relationship?

    In this episode of The Untanglement, hosts Fernannd’O and Miss Franco explore the role of silence in communication, conflict, and emotional boundaries. Through honest conversation and listener voice notes, the episode unpacks how people use silence — whether as a coping mechanism, a boundary, or a way to avoid conflict.

    In this episode we discuss:
    • Emotional withdrawal vs emotional abuse
    • The intention behind silence in relationships
    • When space becomes harmful
    • Communication, boundaries, and emotional safety

    The Untanglement is a relationship-focused podcast where listeners share real experiences from romantic, platonic, and family relationships, creating a space for reflection, growth, and connection.

    Follow the podcast to stay connected with weekly conversations and community perspectives.

    📩 Send voice notes or questions to be featured:
    [email protected]

    🎙 Hosted by
    Fernannd’O (@justfernanndo)
    Miss Franco (@missfranco_official)

    1 hr 57 min
  • #50 Should couples keep their arguments private, or is it ever acceptable to call your partner out in public?

    In this episode of The Untanglement, hosts Fernannd’O and Miss Franco explore the complex dynamics of conflict, respect, and communication within relationships. When disagreements happen in front of others, does it cross a boundary — or can public accountability sometimes be justified?

    Our listeners sent in voice notes sharing their honest opinions and personal experiences about how couples handle conflict and whether arguments should stay behind closed doors.

    In this episode we also discuss:
    • Why many women tend to prefer taller men in dating
    • A powerful video featuring parents and their teenage children asking each other deeply personal questions
    • The difference between healthy confrontation and public embarrassment
    • How communication styles affect trust, respect, and long-term relationships

    The Untanglement is a relationship-focused podcast that creates space for honest conversations about romantic relationships, friendships, and family dynamics. Through listener voice notes and open discussion, we untangle the complicated experiences that shape how we love and connect.

    Follow the show to join the conversation and be part of a growing community sharing real relationship stories.

    About MissFranco:

    IG:@missfranco_official

    AboutFernannd’O:

    IG:@justfernanndo

     

    For anyquestions or comments, you’d like read on the show, drop us an email on:

    [email protected] 

    WhatsAppGroup:

    https://chat.whatsapp.com/IS3WZu4NRbrJETzow4TYMF?mode=gi_t

    Instagram: @theuntanglement

    https://www.instagram.com/p/CEFOXOZpYte/?igshid=81vh3v1slc47

    YouTube: NeonStudio

    @neonpodcasts

    https://www.youtube.com/@neonpodcasts

    Spotify:The Untanglement

    https://open.spotify.com/show/1GLXHJnpleo8CA6AVAzO07?si=8782870081594eb8

    TikTok:@the_untanglement

    https://www.tiktok.com/@the.untanglement?_r=1&_t=ZS-93hHfBx7Gev

    Forbusiness contact:

    [email protected]

    www.neonbloom.co.za

    IG:@neonbloom_productions

    Producedby:

    Neon Studio

     

    MorePodcasts:

    Grow’d Upw/ Fernannd’O

    https://open.spotify.com/show/7eM0iqiC8ZAKq8u2DvVBZz?si=BloPTnSYRQ6F0zwB8_Z_2g  

    Black WomenBusiness w/ Thuli Mgwebile

    https://open.spotify.com/show/6JZa115f6Fc2J683QWPOvb  

    TheUntanglement w/ Miss Franco & Fernannd’O

    https://open.spotify.com/show/1GLXHJnpleo8CA6AVAzO07?si=dFcFgChDQQ2MEs6ntS_Ceg

    Music AndThe Mind w/ Melancolik

    https://open.spotify.com/show/4dq6abivzZQdsqn4eJgzGx?si=PPNBCbg9STeh_O16mAMdDA

     

    2 hr 53 min
  • #49 Is Honesty Always Necessary in Relationships? White Lies vs Protective Lies Explained

    Is honestyalways necessary for a healthy relationship, or can some lies actually protect the people we love?

    This week on The Untanglement, we unpack the complex role honesty plays in romantic, platonic, and even family relationships. From white lies to intentional omissions, we explore whether full transparency builds trust — or sometimes damages it.

    Our listeners sent in voice notes sharing personal stories about betrayal, protection, boundaries, and emotional safety. Their perspectives reveal how complicated “telling the truth” can be in real life.

    In this episode, we explore:

    •      The psychology behind lying in relationships

    •      White lies vs destructive lies

    •      Emotional intelligence and communication

    •      Trust, vulnerability, and boundaries


    If you've ever struggled with whether to tell the full truth or protect someone’s feelings, this conversation is for you.

    Follow The Untanglement and subscribe to stay updated with weekly relationship conversations designed to help you grow, reflect, and connect.

     

    About Miss Franco:

    IG: @missfranco_official

    About Fernannd’O:

    IG: @justfernanndo

     

    For any questions or comments, you’d like read on the show, drop us an email on:

    [email protected] 

    WhatsApp Group:

    https://chat.whatsapp.com/IS3WZu4NRbrJETzow4TYMF?mode=gi_t

    Instagram: @theuntanglement

    https://www.instagram.com/p/CEFOXOZpYte/?igshid=81vh3v1slc47

    YouTube: Neon Studio

    @neonpodcasts

    https://www.youtube.com/@neonpodcasts

    Spotify: The Untanglement

    https://open.spotify.com/show/1GLXHJnpleo8CA6AVAzO07?si=8782870081594eb8

    TikTok: @the_untanglement

    https://www.tiktok.com/@the.untanglement?_r=1&_t=ZS-93hHfBx7Gev

    For business contact:

    [email protected]

    www.neonbloom.co.za

    IG: @neonbloom_productions

    Produced by: Neon Studio

     

    More Podcasts:

    Grow’d Up w/ Fernannd’O

    https://open.spotify.com/show/7eM0iqiC8ZAKq8u2DvVBZz?si=BloPTnSYRQ6F0zwB8_Z_2g  

    Black Women Business w/ Thuli Mgwebile

    https://open.spotify.com/show/6JZa115f6Fc2J683QWPOvb  

    The Untanglement w/ Miss Franco & Fernannd’O

    https://open.spotify.com/show/1GLXHJnpleo8CA6AVAzO07?si=dFcFgChDQQ2MEs6ntS_Ceg

    Music And The Mind w/ Melancolik

    https://open.spotify.com/show/4dq6abivzZQdsqn4eJgzGx?si=PPNBCbg9STeh_O16mAMdDA

     

    2 hr 36 min
  • #48 Should married or long-term couples combine their finances?


    Should married or long-term couples combine their finances — or keep their money separate? 💍💳

     

    In this episode of The Untanglement Podcast, hosts Fernannd’O and Miss Franco unpack one of the biggest relationship debates: joint accounts vs separate accounts in marriage.

     Money is one of the leading causes of conflict in relationships — so what actually works?

     

    We discuss:

     The pros and cons of combining finances

     Why some couples prefer separate bank accounts

     Financial independence vs financial unity

     Power dynamics and control in relationships

     How money affects trust, respect, and long-term stability

     Cultural expectations around marriage and finances


    Whether you're married, engaged, dating seriously, or simply thinking ahead — this conversation will challenge how you think about love and money.

      

    🎙 Hosted byFernannd’O & Miss Franco

    👉 Subscribe forweekly conversations on relationships, culture, and emotional honesty.

    👉 Like & comment: Would you combine finances or keep things separate — and why?

     

    About Miss Franco:

    IG: @missfranco_official

    About Fernannd’O:

    IG: @justfernanndo

     

    For any questions or comments you’d like read on the show, drop us an email on:

    [email protected] 

    Instagram: @theuntanglement

    https://www.instagram.com/p/CEFOXOZpYte/?igshid=81vh3v1slc47

    YouTube: Neon Studio

    @neonpodcasts

    https://www.youtube.com/@neonpodcasts

    Spotify: The Untanglement

    https://open.spotify.com/show/1GLXHJnpleo8CA6AVAzO07?si=8782870081594eb8

    TikTok: @the_untanglement

    https://www.tiktok.com/@the.untanglement?_r=1&_t=ZS-93hHfBx7Gev

    For business contact:

    [email protected]

    www.neonbloom.co.za

    IG: @neonbloom_productions

    Produced by:

    Neon Studio

     

    More Podcasts:

    Grow’d Up w/ Fernannd’O

    https://open.spotify.com/show/7eM0iqiC8ZAKq8u2DvVBZz?si=BloPTnSYRQ6F0zwB8_Z_2g  

    Black Women Business w/ Thuli Mgwebile

    https://open.spotify.com/show/6JZa115f6Fc2J683QWPOvb  

    The Untanglement w/ Miss Franco & Fernannd’O

    https://open.spotify.com/show/1GLXHJnpleo8CA6AVAzO07?si=dFcFgChDQQ2MEs6ntS_Ceg

    Music And The Mind w/ Melancolikhttps://open.spotify.com/show/4dq6abivzZQdsqn4eJgzGx?si=PPNBCbg9STeh_O16mAMdDA

    2 hr 35 min
  • #47 Love or Stability? What Do People REALLY Choose?


    Is it better to choose love or stability in a relationship? 💔💰

    In this thought-provoking episode of The Untanglement Podcast, hosted by Fernannd’O and Miss Franco, we unpack the real question people don’t always answer honestly:

    👉 When it comes down to it… do people choose love, or do they choose security?

    This week’s conversation gets real as listeners send in their voicenotes, sharing raw and honest opinions about relationships, financial stability, emotional connection, and long-term commitment.

    We also explore:

    ·       The psychology behind relationship choices

    ·       Feminine power vs masculine power dynamics

    ·       Emotional fulfillment vs financial security

    ·       Why modern dating feels transactional

    ·       How personal values shape who we choose

     

    Plus, enjoy fresh “June Music” from our featured artist Merely C, bringing smooth vibes to a deep conversation.

    This episode is perfect for anyone navigating dating, relationships, marriage decisions, or questioning what truly matters in partnership.

     

    👉 Subscribe for weekly conversations on relationships, culture, and emotional honesty.

    👉 Like & comment

     

    About Miss Franco:

    IG: @missfranco_official

    About Fernannd’O:

    IG: @justfernanndo

     

    For any questions or comments you’d like read on the show, drop us an email on:

    [email protected] 

    Instagram: @theuntanglement

    https://www.instagram.com/p/CEFOXOZpYte/?igshid=81vh3v1slc47

    YouTube: Neon Studio

    @neonpodcasts

    https://www.youtube.com/@neonpodcasts

    Spotify: The Untanglement

    https://open.spotify.com/show/1GLXHJnpleo8CA6AVAzO07?si=8782870081594eb8

    TikTok: @the_untanglement

    https://www.tiktok.com/@the.untanglement?_r=1&_t=ZS-93hHfBx7Gev

    For business contact:

    [email protected]

    www.neonbloom.co.za

    IG: @neonbloom_productions

    Produced by:

    Neon Studio

     

    More Podcasts:

    Grow’d Up w/ Fernannd’O

    https://open.spotify.com/show/7eM0iqiC8ZAKq8u2DvVBZz?si=BloPTnSYRQ6F0zwB8_Z_2g  

    Black Women Business w/ Thuli Mgwebile

    https://open.spotify.com/show/6JZa115f6Fc2J683QWPOvb  

    The Untanglement w/ Miss Franco & Fernannd’O

    https://open.spotify.com/show/1GLXHJnpleo8CA6AVAzO07?si=dFcFgChDQQ2MEs6ntS_Ceg

    Music And The Mind w/ Melancolik

    https://open.spotify.com/show/4dq6abivzZQdsqn4eJgzGx?si=PPNBCbg9STeh_O16mAMdDA


    2 hr 5 min
  • #46 Valentine’s Day: Overrated or Special?


    In this episode of The Untanglement, hosts Fernannd“O and Miss Franco break down one of the most debated holidays of the year: Is Valentine’s Day overrated or truly special? 💘

    We talk modern dating, relationship expectations, love languages, single vs. partneredperspectives, and the pressure Valentine’s Day puts on romance. From social media hype to real emotional connection, this episode untangles what Valentine’s Day actually means in today’s dating culture.

    Whether you’re single, in a relationship, or questioning the whole idea of romantic holidays, this conversation is for you.

     

    👉 Subscribe forweekly conversations on relationships, culture, and emotional honesty.

    👉 Like &comment: Is Valentine’s Day overrated—or special to you?

     

    About Miss Franco:

    IG: @missfranco_official

    About Fernannd’O:

    IG: @justfernanndo

     

    For any questions or comments you’d like read on the show, drop us an email on:

    [email protected] 


    Instagram: @theuntanglement

    https://www.instagram.com/p/CEFOXOZpYte/?igshid=81vh3v1slc47

    YouTube: Neon Studio

    @neonpodcasts

    https://www.youtube.com/@neonpodcasts

    Spotify: The Untanglement

    https://open.spotify.com/show/1GLXHJnpleo8CA6AVAzO07?si=8782870081594eb8

    TikTok: @the_untanglement

    https://www.tiktok.com/@the.untanglement?_r=1&_t=ZS-93hHfBx7Gev

    For business contact:

    [email protected]

    www.neonbloom.co.za

    IG: @neonbloom_productions

    Produced by:

    Neon Podcast Network

     

    More Podcasts:

    Grow’d Up w/ Fernannd’O

    https://open.spotify.com/show/7eM0iqiC8ZAKq8u2DvVBZz?si=BloPTnSYRQ6F0zwB8_Z_2g  

    Black Women Business w/ Thuli Mgwebile

    https://open.spotify.com/show/6JZa115f6Fc2J683QWPOvb  

    The Untanglement w/ Miss Franco & Fernannd’O

    https://open.spotify.com/show/1GLXHJnpleo8CA6AVAzO07?si=dFcFgChDQQ2MEs6ntS_Ceg

    Music And The Mind w/ Melancolik

    https://open.spotify.com/show/4dq6abivzZQdsqn4eJgzGx?si=PPNBCbg9STeh_O16mAMdDA

    Mommys in the Dark w/ Miss Unique & Fernannd’O

    https://open.spotify.com/episode/6Thf77zTmVYm9loZ2qG0lm?si=fpvIMbGbSJiZ5crfssiSSw


    1 hr 46 min
  • #45 Backsliding and Farewell?

    Hey family.

    This is our final recording for 2022. We reflect on the year 2022, we discuss our highs and lows and we also talk about our hope for 2023.

    We discuss the law student and mother or 5 who is losing sight for tattoing her eyes.

    We also discuss the concept of women choosing to be single mothers.

    This week we have no topic, we decided to to do some backsliking.

    Hope you enjoy.

    Topic of the day this week: Backsliding Bananza?

    Links mentioned in the episode:

    Mom loses sight after eyeball tattoo:

    https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-11507029/Mother-tattooe

    I chose to be a single mom:

    https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/life/parenting/a39692831/single-mother-by-choice/

    Neon Bloom Productions WhatsApp Group

    https://chat.whatsapp.com/IS3WZu4NRbrJETzow4TYMF

    About Miss Franco:

    IG: @missfranco_official

    About Fernannd’O:

    IG: @justfernanndo

    For any questions or comments, you’d like read on the show, drop us an email on:

    Instagram: @theuntanglement

    https://www.instagram.com/p/CEFOXOZpYte/?igshid=81vh3v1slc47

    YouTube: The Untanglement

    https://youtu.be/ebZ7Ng1okCg

    For business contact:

    www.neonbloom.co.za

    IG: @neonbloom_productions

    Produced by:

    Neon Bloom Productions Podcast Network

    More Podcasts:

    Growed Up w/ Fernannd’O

    https://open.spotify.com/show/7eM0iqiC8ZAKq8u2DvVBZz?si=BloPTnSYRQ6F0zwB8_Z_2g

    Black Women Business w/ Thuli Mgwebile

    https://open.spotify.com/show/6JZa115f6Fc2J683QWPOvb

    The Untanglement w/ Miss Franco & Fernannd’O

    https://open.spotify.com/show/1GLXHJnpleo8CA6AVAzO07?si=dFcFgChDQQ2MEs6ntS_Ceg

    Music And The Mind w/ Melancolik

    https://open.spotify.com/show/4dq6abivzZQdsqn4eJgzGx?si=PPNBCbg9STeh_O16mAMdDA

    Mommys in the Dark w/ Miss Unique & Fernannd’O

    https://open.spotify.com/episode/6Thf77zTmVYm9loZ2qG0lm?si=fpvIMbGbSJiZ5crfssiSSw

    1 hr 27 min
  • #44 Should You Be Arguing With Your Partner?

    Hey family.

    This week we talk about how we hate pretty girl previllage. We also talk about expirior attaction bs interior attraction.

    We discussion into the biology or human sexual interactions as well as the power dynamic between

    Topic of the day this week: Is arguing really that important in a relationship?

    Neon Bloom Productions WhatsApp Group

    https://chat.whatsapp.com/IS3WZu4NRbrJETzow4TYMF

    About Miss Franco:

    IG: @missfranco_official

    About Fernannd’O:

    IG: @justfernanndo

    For any questions or comments you’d like read on the show, drop us an email on:

    Instagram: @theuntanglement

    https://www.instagram.com/p/CEFOXOZpYte/?igshid=81vh3v1slc47

    YouTube: The Untanglement

    https://youtu.be/ebZ7Ng1okCg

    For business contact:

    www.neonbloom.co.za

    IG: @neonbloom_productions

    Produced by:

    Neon Bloom Productions Podcast Network

    More Podcasts:

    Growed Up w/ Fernannd’O

    https://open.spotify.com/show/7eM0iqiC8ZAKq8u2DvVBZz?si=BloPTnSYRQ6F0zwB8_Z_2g

    Black Women Business w/ Thuli Mgwebile

    https://open.spotify.com/show/6JZa115f6Fc2J683QWPOvb

    The Untanglement w/ Miss Franco & Fernannd’O

    https://open.spotify.com/show/1GLXHJnpleo8CA6AVAzO07?si=dFcFgChDQQ2MEs6ntS_Ceg

    Music And The Mind w/ Melancolik

    https://open.spotify.com/show/4dq6abivzZQdsqn4eJgzGx?si=PPNBCbg9STeh_O16mAMdDA

    Mommys in the Dark w/ Miss Unique & Fernannd’O

    https://open.spotify.com/episode/6Thf77zTmVYm9loZ2qG0lm?si=fpvIMbGbSJiZ5crfssiSSw

    1 hr 9 min

About The Untanglement

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The Untanglement is a podcast about relationships that aims to create a community where people come together to share their experiences in past and present relationships. These include but are not limited to romantic, platonic, and family related experiences.