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Ep. 82: Can You Predict Divorce? Parenting A Digital Childhood & Charlie Kirk, Iryna Zarutska & America's Mental Health

Author
Keonte and Kristin McDonald
Published
Thu 11 Sep 2025
Episode Link
https://redcircle.com/shows/97e56836-a924-4f9d-9f58-6cfb1f6c0206/episodes/df015566-211a-46db-ae9c-638ee30a27be

Ep. 82: Can You Predict Divorce? Parenting A Digital Childhood & Charlie Kirk, Iryna Zarutska & America's Mental Health

This episode is full of hot takes, tough questions, and a little pop culture fun as we tackle marriage debates, family dynamics, and celebrity relationships in the spotlight.


💔 Forever Segment — Marriage Doom or Bloom?

We unpack Dr. John Gottman’s groundbreaking research on how he can predict when a marriage is headed toward divorce. What are the red flags to watch out for, and how can couples shift toward growth instead of separation?


🎮 Roots & Bloom Segment — Gaming, Tech & Kids: A Digital Childhood

Roblox, YouTube, and endless screen time, how do we parent through the digital world? We share insights, strategies, and struggles for raising kids in a tech-saturated generation.


📰 Lifestyle Segment — Iryna Zarutska, Charlie Kirk & America’s Mental Health Crime Crisis

We discuss the tragic demise of Iryna Zarutska, Charlie Kirk, and examine the larger issue of mental health and crime in America. What does this mean for families, communities, and the future? How do we fix this?


Today we’ll be touching on: 

  • Our First Favorite Show (No Cartoons, Disney or Parent Influenced)
  • Oumuamua & 3I ATLAS: Aliens?
  • Marriage Doom or Bloom? How To Tell If You're Headed Towards Divorce
  • Gaming, Tech & Kids: A Digital Childhood and Parenting
  • Iryna Zarutska, Charlie Kirk & America’s Mental Health Crime Crisis: How Do We Fix It?


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