In today's solo episode Michele and Elliot discuss how marriage is viewed and shown today vs past generations. They ask the question if people are even getting married anymore in today's world compared to 50 years ago. 

In today's episode, we sit and talk with a couple that has over 30 years of marriage on their life's resume. Jeremiah and Verdel were such a treat to have on. Make sure to have you pen and paper ready because they drop some jewels today! We covered
How the met
Mindset of dating while in high school
Coming from different family structures
Breaking up and getting back together
Jeremiah joining the military
Verdel finishing up college
Being so young and getting married
Dealing with life add-on's to the marriage
Advice they gave us on preparing to become empty nesters

You can learn more about Verdel's online show Conversations with Verdel Jones by visiting her website www.verdeljones.com

In this week's Rewind for the holidays we chose to replay our most downloaded episode in YGLL podcast history! Take a listen! We enjoyed Dudley and Magdalina. 

Today we will hear an interview with Dudley and Magdalina Sylvain. This young couple has a great story/testimony as to how they became to be. So much so that Magdalina wrote a book titled "How I Lied My Way To The Altar...And Now I'm Happily Married". In this episode we spoke about....

• moving cities to find love and marriage
• how Dudley and Magdalina met
• the importance of self-evaluation and self-transformation
• the challenge of celibacy
• getting pregnant soon after meeting
• knowing your worth
• manifesting your vision
• the "change" after getting married

To work with Magdalina or purchase a copy of her book visit her website: www.allwayzredd.com 

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-- Michele and Elliot Allen

Happy Holidays everyone! Today's episode is a rewind of one of our favorite couples we interviewed. These marriage veterans dropped many nuggets so make sure to take a few notes. 
In this episode we had a candid conversation with Former NFL Linebacker Ken Harvey and his amazing wife Janice Harvey. Full disclosure...these wonderful people are Michele's aunt and uncle. LOL!
Some things we covered included...

• How they met
• Their hilarious engagement story
• Being married to a professional athlete
• Have a trusted inner circle of married friends
• Learning to fight/argue fairly
• Handling this new season of being empty nesters

Mentioned in the episode: 

• @kenharvey57 on Instagram
• Janice Harvey Designs- Janice's interior design and event design business @jhdesignsteam on IG
• Studio 2857- Janice's boutique with close friend Jewell Green @studio2857_decor on IG

Correction: our website is www.mentalconditioningmovement.com 

In today's episode Michele and Elliot talk about the importance of "liking" your spouse and supporting your spouse. Words we don't usually hear often when speaking about what you want in a relationship. 

In our first episode in the Informational series for Season 2, Elliot and Michele sit with NY state licensed realtor Yadlynd Cherubin-Eide and discuss the in's and outs of home ownership. These informational episodes are meant to educate. No one knows everything so these episodes are to help you learn. In this episode we covered:

• How and Why she became interested in real estate
• The process of becoming a realtor
• Home buying process
• Pre-approval process
• Credit Scores
• Real Estate taxes
• Down payment amounts
• Home selling process
• Short Sales

You will find out Yadlynd has realtor connections in other states so if you're interested in buying/selling a home contact her.
email: [email protected]
website: www.yadlynd.com
FB: Yadlynd Cherubin-Licensed Realtor 
IG @yadlynd

In today's episode, we talk with Sean and Michelle Clarke (founders of Double Dutch Aerobics). They were so great to speak with and their story is even more profound. We cover a lot of things but some areas covered include

• How "jail time" brought them together
• How Michelle didn't realize she was in a relationship with Sean
• Their mindsets before getting together
• Importance of being happy for yourself
• Praying for their next relationships
• Becoming more than friends
• Knowing when it's right
• Arguing clean as a married couple
• Creating Double Dutch Aerobics
• Combining business and marriage

Website: Double Dutch Aerobics
IG @doubledutchaerobics
FB: Double Dutch Aerobics Atl & NYC

Today's episode is sponsored by Couples Night of Love. For more details on this romantic evening for married couples visit link here

In today's episode, Michele and Elliot have a very transparent moment and discuss Michele having a midlife crisis this past summer. 

In today's episode, Team Allen interviews a former high school classmate of Michele's. When we say this episode was a powerful testimony for marriage. It was a Blessing to interview these guys and we know it will Bless you also. 
Some things covered in this episode include:

• How a cat brought them together
• Mindset prior to meeting
• Love of 90's music
• How a breakup sealed their commitment to one another
• Starting couples therapy while dating
• Popping the question and eloping
• Mindset going from engaged to married
• Sharing tools learned in therapy
• Dealing with a cancer diagnosis
• Joys of snow boarding

In today's episode Elliot and Michele give their thoughts on how the State of Womanhood and State of Manhood Panels went. They answer a few of the questions given to the panels like

• What is a quality man?
• What is a quality woman?
• What do you think about Fantasia's comments regarding "submission"?
• Roles in a marriage