This podcast explores the inner workings, struggles, challenges, and beauty of being in a relationship. It goes deep in uncovering how people have overcome challenges to become engaged and then married. It intentionally focuses on getting perspective from married men of color, especially married Black men, while providing a platform where people can learn from their stories. This podcast also highlights the mental burdens that stem from societal pressures, generational curses, gender related norms, and personal expectations.
In this episode (Guilt-free sex), a few alums (Brandon, Jomar, and Paul) from the show wrap up their conversation with me as they dig into my journey to proposing to my wife.
They try to understand w…
In this episode (I chose to date differently), I switch places with a few alums (Brandon, Jomar, and Paul) from the show and they ask me questions about my current relationship and journey to proposi…
In this episode (The "head of household" misnomer), I wrap up my conversation with Aubrey as fatherhood and what it means to lead a household.
We debate whether there is a head of household in modern…
In this episode (Ess, Eff, Aye - Survive, Forgive, Advance), I continue my conversation with Aubrey as we discuss tough moments in his marriage and forward together.
We talk about the idea of failing…
In this episode (Intentionality comes with sacrifice), I begin my conversation with Aubrey as we discuss his journey in finding the right person and getting married.
We talk about the challenge men h…
In this episode (Fatherhood doesn’t start at birth), I wrap up my conversation with Terrence as we discuss fatherhood and his growth as a father and husband.
We talk about how to be more attentive du…
In this episode (Playing in the gray area), I continue my conversation with Terrence as we discuss the steps he took to build a solid foundation for his marriage.
We talk about how he was challenged …
In this episode (Trying to protect you from me), I begin my conversation with Terrence as we discuss him playing the gray prior to marriage and what changed for him in his journey to marriage.
We ta…
In this episode (You want someone that chooses you), I wrap up my conversation with Lamar as we discuss his journey in marriage and fatherhood.
We talk about navigating pregnancy issues and an atop…
In this episode (There was some healing that I needed), I begin my conversation with Lamar as we discuss his journey in marriage and learning to trust.
We talk about how to shoot your shot at a wom…
In this episode (Healing is not a one day thing), I wrap my conversation with LaDarius as we discuss his journey in marriage and faith.
We talk about the importance of communicating expectations up…
In this episode (Your joy is your responsibility), I begin my conversation with LaDarius as we tackle how he faced his history, created boundaries, and found happiness as he pursued his now-wife for …
In this episode (Sometimes you don’t want to hear $h!t about yourself), I wrap up my conversation with Allen and his evolution as a husband and father.
We discuss how “good sex” looks different to di…
In this episode (Nobody's perfect and no relationship is perfect), I continue my conversation with Allen, exploring the ups and downs of his relationship and journey to marriage.
We discuss his five…
In this episode (I gave her an ultimatum), I explore Allen's journey to marriage and challenges that come with dating. I talk to a friend, who's recently married after being engaged for five years, t…
In this episode (Selflessly Selfish), I discuss with Darrin how he navigated obstacles such as long distance, being an entrepreneur, and infidelity prior to getting married as well as how those lesso…
In this episode (The benefit of truly learning somebody), I wrap up my conversation with Carlton as we talk through the benefit of truly learning someone and having a healthy sex life in a marriage.
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In this episode (The unfortunate part of dating), I discuss the value of knowing your person’s heart with Carlton as he shares more of his journey in marriage and in fatherhood.
We talk about why guy…
In this episode (Am I really willing to do the work?), I discuss the feeling of knowing when you know and how they led to Carlton dating someone he randomly met prior to graduating college as well as…
In this episode (I could have went off the rails), I wrap up my conversation with Courtney discussing critical moments that challenged his marriage early onsuch as dealing with a miscarriage and over…