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Ep. 78: A Trip To Turkey, Greece & Time Apart! How Distance Impacted Our Marriage, Kids, and Mindset

Author
Keonte and Kristin McDonald
Published
Thu 17 Jul 2025
Episode Link
https://redcircle.com/shows/97e56836-a924-4f9d-9f58-6cfb1f6c0206/episodes/f394744b-5885-4947-a924-26e0ee64d98d

Ep. 78: A Trip To Turkey, Greece & Time Apart! How Distance Impacted Our Marriage, Kids, and Mindset

On today’s episode, we’re diving into some real conversations that challenge and inspire families to grow together!

💍 Forever Segment: Solo Flight, Shared Life!

We reflect on what it meant for Kristin to travel alone as a wife and mom, plus what it taught us about trust, independence, and the strength of our marriage as we approach our 15-year anniversary.

👩‍👧‍👦 Roots & Bloom Segment: Refreshed Mom, Stronger Family!

Being away from your kids is no joke! The guilt, the freedom, the constant mental check-ins & time away. We talk through the emotional roller coaster of mom travel and how stepping away can actually lead to deeper family connection.

🌍 Lifestyle Segment: Turkey & Greece: The Highlights (and Lowlights)

Kristin shares her favorite moments (and a few not-so-favorite ones) from her travels, from ancient ruins and rooftop views to unexpected surprises abroad, we discuss it all.

Today we’ll be touching on: 

  • Our Top 3 World Monuments
  • The City Of Chicago Did What?
  • Solo Flight, Shared Life: Traveling Solo While Married
  • Refreshed Mom, Stronger Family: How Long Is Too Log To Be Away From Your Kids?
  • Turkey & Greece! The Highlights And The Lows


Anything you want to hear us talk about? Loved a topic we touched on? Let us know in the review section!

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