The beginning of Summer of 2022 was supposed to be "the time of Adam and Danielle...." sleeping in, relaxing, having romantic dinners, and doing the dirty deed whenever they felt like it. Because, the beginning of the summer, all three of their kids were supposed to be away, having fun in different parts of the country. Nothing went as planned. In fact, so much went wrong, that there almost isn't enough time to talk about it all. In this episode, Adam and Danielle break down what went wrong and how they were forced to quickly and reluctantly change course. What was supposed to be the best July ever turned drastically wrong. What was supposed to be the summer of romance turned into the summer of hardcore parenting. But, there were also good things that came out of it all. Lessons were learned, and a lot of growth wound up occurring for everyone. Still, the two are hopeful that the second half of summer will be smoother and steadier than the first half. In this episode, Danielle and Adam reveal a lot of personal details in hopes that other parents who are "going through it" will know that they absolutely are not alone.Date Night QuestionsLet Yourself GoCall and leave us a message to play on our podcast! ‪(848) 863-8134‬ Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

P-I-V-O-T!!

Danielle's away for the night so I have to do this description thing. It was a fun episode, love you all, and hope you enjoy. Stay Orange (That will make sense after you listen). -AdamDate Night QuestionsLet Yourself GoCall and leave us a message with questions, comments, thoughts about ANYTHING and it may wind up in a podcast episode! Remain anonymous or leave your first name and where you're from!‪(848) 863-8134‬ Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

Getting Real About Body Image, Part Two

In the first-part of the follow up episodes to Danielle's solo episode, Adam is finally confronted with questions concerning how he really feels about Danielle's changing body. The two discuss the numerous and honest reactions to the solo episode, the miscommunication about self-esteem they've had for so long, and why Danielle feels the word, "laziness" is so problematic. Plus, why is sex based on connection so much better and deeper than sex based on physicality? What really turns them on about one another, and what do they need to work on in the future to ensure that neither of them feels self conscious? This episode is raw, real, and extremely vulnerable. It's also dedicated to any couples out there who are struggling with the harsh expectations we face concerning bodies and intimacy.Date Night Questions ebook - "MNMPODCAST" for 20% offLet Yourself GoDid you enjoy this episode? You might also enjoy, Episode 217, Episode 219Call and leave us a message with questions, comments, thoughts about ANYTHING and it may wind up in a podcast episode! Remain anonymous or leave your first name and where you're from!‪(848) 863-8134‬ Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

Getting Real About Body Image, Part One

Warning: This episode discusses body image, disordered eating, and other complex relationships with food and exercise. Please take care while listening.This is Danielle's first solo episode in over three years. However, the response she's gotten to some more recent episodes in which she gets very vulnerable about body image and the all-consuming aspects of trying to attain a certain physique, made it clear to her that she needed to dig deeper into the topic by herself before tackling the the subject with Adam. Danielle discusses everything from what she was told about her weight growing up, to the numerous diet plans she's tried (and failed), to her biggest fears regarding body acceptance. This episode is raw, emotional, and will most likely be relatable to many who have endured the shame and scrutiny caused by diet culture. What does she want Adam (and so many partners) to understand? How does she want to live her life from this point forward? What struggles have exhausted her emotionally and physically? It's all in this episode. Listen, and then send it to someone else who might need a little more self-love and to feel less alone.Date Night Questions ebook - "MNMPODCAST" for 20% offLet Yourself GoDid you enjoy this episode? You might also enjoy, Episode 147, Episode 218, Episode 219Call and leave us a message with questions, comments, thoughts about ANYTHING and it may wind up in a podcast episode! Remain anonymous or leave your first name and where you're from!‪(848) 863-8134‬ Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is She....Letting Herself Go??

In this episode, Danielle and Adam spend some time catching everyone up on their crazy recent adventures, including new kittens being born in their backyard, and how Danielle had to learn to trap the feral mama cat in order to get her spayed. Plus, what's on their summer bucket list, considering all three kids will be out of the house at the same time for almost three weeks. As always, life is nuts in the Silverstein household, but luckily it also makes for some hilarious conversation.We Have Awesome Pride Merch!!Purchase HereDate Night Questions ebook - "MNMPODCAST" for 20% offDid you enjoy this episode? You might also enjoy Episode 197.Call and leave us a message with questions, comments, thoughts about ANYTHING and it may wind up in a podcast episode! Remain anonymous or leave your first name and where you're from!‪(848) 863-8134‬ Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

Don't Slut-Shame the Cat and Other Musings on Life

In what has quickly and unexpectedly become one of Adam and Danielle's favorite episodes, the two get to the bottom of why most conversations surrounding death are so serious, and why we should be able celebrate a person's life in the unique, personality-centered ways they deserve. This episode explores the role of Disney movies as a child's first impressions of death, how the couple wants to talk to their own children about the topic, and how Danielle and Adam each feel about "the afterlife." Plus, what characters' deaths have each of them never gotten over, and what do they want done at their own funeral?Merch: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/marriage-and-martinisDate Night Questions ebook - "MNMPODCAST" for 20% offDid you enjoy this episode? You might also enjoy Episode 134, Episode 170, Episode 189.Call and leave us a message with questions, comments, thoughts about ANYTHING and it may wind up in a podcast episode! Remain anonymous or leave your first name and where you're from!‪(848) 863-8134‬ Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

A Lighthearted Episode About Death

In this episode, Danielle sat down with author, journalist, and podcaster Jo Piazza, to talk all about the importance of hard conversations in relationships (romantic and platonic) and why we need to stop avoiding them. The two of them discuss Jo's new book, We Are Not Like Them, which Jo co-wrote with her friend, Christine Pride. The story follows tan interracial friendship which is tested in many ways when one of their husbands (a police officer), shoots a black teenage boy. Danielle asks Jo all about the writing process and how nerve-wracking it must have been to tackle such an intensely polarizing topic. They also discuss why this was such a topic to explore head on no matter how uncomfortable, and how the timing played a huge role. Danielle and Jo also talk about Jo's podcast, Under The Influence, and how Jo is now delving into the complexities of social media and how it affects women especially, and why these platforms are such a mixture of positives and negatives. According to Jo, we need to talk about all of these truths in society, no matter how much it makes us nervous and uncomfortable. You do not need to have read Jo Piazza's books or listened to her podcasts to enjoy this episode. However, after listening, we're pretty sure you'll want to.Date Night Questions - "MNMPODCAST" for 20% offDid you enjoy this episode? You might also enjoy Episode 167, Episode 176, Episode 213Call and leave us a message with questions, comments, thoughts about ANYTHING and it may wind up in a podcast episode! Remain anonymous or leave your first name and where you're from!‪(848) 863-8134‬ Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

Permission to Have Hard Conversations, With Jo Piazza

Danielle and her sixteen-year-old daughter, Mia, sit down to talk all about the journey they've been on together for the last couple of years for Mia to get some answers about why she's always felt "different." What made her start wondering about how her brain functions? Why was she worried to tell her mom that she wanted to get evaluated? What was it like to be evaluated and ultimately, diagnosed? Listen to this heartfelt episode to hear all about the this teenager's experience with Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, and an unspecified learning disability.Date Night Questions - "MNMPODCAST" for 20% offDid you enjoy this episode? You might also enjoy Episode 140, Episode 145, Episode 166, Episode 191, Episode 192Call and leave us a message with questions, comments, thoughts about ANYTHING and it may wind up in a podcast episode! Remain anonymous or leave your first name and where you're from!‪(848) 863-8134‬ Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

Long Awaited Answers About Myself, A Conversation With Mia Silverstein

Danielle and Adam discuss the misconceptions about "happiness," why it's a multi-layered emotion. The two contemplate the connection between money and happiness, and if they felt "happier" after winning the jackpot in Las Vegas. When do they feel the greatest sense of happiness, and why is there so much pressure for happiness to be the ultimate goal in life?pompflowers.com promo code "Marriage15" for 15% offDate Night Questions - "MNMPODCAST" for 20% offDid you enjoy this episode? You might also enjoy Episode 155, Episode 160Call and leave us a message with questions, comments, thoughts about ANYTHING and it may wind up in a podcast episode! Remain anonymous or leave your first name and where you're from!‪(848) 863-8134‬ Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

I'll Be Happier When....

Note: This is episode is just two people sitting down to try to get acquainted with kinks and fetishes. This episode will be followed up by several others with experts as well as couples who are already immersed in the kink culture. Adam and Danielle are open about the fact that they sometimes participate in kink-adjacent activities. However, there is a whole world out there about which they know very little and would like to become more comfortable with so that it can be spoken about and experienced without share, guilt, or embarrassment.A brief history of kinksThe differences in the two terms, kinks and fetishesWhat are some things couples can do just to spice things up a bit if they don't want to get too risquesome kinks or fetishes they would be interested in"Hard no's" for both of themWhy is there so much shame surrounding the topicsHow do we make our partners become confident enough to try new, exciting acts in the bedroomDate Night Questions - "MNMPODCAST" for 20% offDid you enjoy this episode? You might also enjoy Episode 157, Episode 177, Episode 193Call and leave us a message with questions, comments, thoughts about ANYTHING and it may wind up in a podcast episode! Remain anonymous or leave your first name and where you're from!‪(848) 863-8134‬ Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

MnM Vintage - Kinks and Fetishes For Beginners, A Conversation

Danielle was thrilled to have the chance to talk with esteemed teacher and teaching advocate, Nicholas Ferroni, to ask all the questions so many of us are wondering about the state of education and teaching nowadays. The two discuss:Why are so many teachers leaving the profession?How can we fix the issues with education and support our teachers and staff more?Why he couldn't keep quiet anymore concerning the struggles he and so many others face?What would he tell young people who want to have a career in teaching?Is he optimistic about the future of education?And so much more!After listening, go follow Nicholas Ferroni on Instagram, twitter, and tik tok. Then, go and thank as many teachers as possible and ask how we can best support them.Date Night Questions - "MNMPODCAST" for 20% offDid you enjoy this episode? You might also enjoy Episode 101, Episode 136, Episode 166Call and leave us a message with questions, comments, thoughts about ANYTHING and it may wind up in a podcast episode! Remain anonymous or leave your first name and where you're from!‪(848) 863-8134‬ Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

Teachers Deserve So Much More, With Nicholas Ferroni

Danielle and Adam loved researching and recording this episode, which feels refreshingly different from most other episodes. The two talk all about their memories of such campaigns as "stranger danger," "D.A.R.E," "Fire Prevention," assemblies, After School Specials, and so much more! If you were a child of the 1970s and 1980s you aren't going to want to miss this fun, interesting and nostalgic discussion!Call and leave us a message with questions, comments, thoughts about ANYTHING and it may wind up in a podcast episode! Remain anonymous or leave your first name and where you're from!‪(848) 863-8134‬ Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

"Stranger Danger" and Other Reasons We're Anxious AF

It all started with The Hulk and Freddy Krueger, and only escalated from there. In this episode, Danielle and Adam talk all about fears: rational fears, irrational fears, and how their parents' fears impacted them growing up. What fears do they have as parents, for their marriage, and for the future? What does Adam fear most about the Zombie Apocalypse, and what were some of the worst fears Danielle had during her struggle with OCD? Plus, what fears have they gotten over and how did they do it?Call and leave us a message with questions, comments, thoughts about ANYTHING and it may wind up in a podcast episode! Remain anonymous or leave your first name and where you're from!‪(848) 863-8134‬ Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

So Many Fears, So Little Time

Ty Tashiro is a social scientist and relationship expert whose research and data has been shared all over for its valuable insight about how to find lasting true love. Using his philosophy of "the three wishes," Ty explains why the most commonly sought after traits in a partner often have a very low "return rate" in life. Which traits are undervalued when it comes to dating? How are Disney movies and teen romance series hindering people's perceptions about real, thriving relationships? How come we tend to falter when it comes to sensing whether someone will be a good mate in life? Plus, how can we apply all of these incredible strategies to existing relationships to ensure couples who have been together a long time can also have a "happily ever after."Date Night Questions - "MNMPODCAST" for 20% offTyTashiro.comIf you enjoyed this episode, please don't forget to take a moment to rate and review on Apple Podcasts and/or Spotify.Call and leave us a message with questions, comments, thoughts about ANYTHING and it may wind up in a podcast episode! Remain anonymous or leave your first name and where you're from!‪(848) 863-8134‬ Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Science of Happily Ever After, With Ty Tashiro

One of the most popular questions Danielle and Adam get is about how they started couples' counseling, and how and why Adam finally agreed to go to therapy himself. It was a long road before they sought therapy together, something they now wish they had done sooner. In this episode, the two talk about their own history with therapy from childhood until now. Danielle breaks down her OCD treatment, and discusses a time when red flags told her she was not seeing a therapist who really understood what she was going through. Adam talks about why he thinks men are so reluctant to seek therapy. The two also discuss medication, what they've told their kids about therapy, and why their current therapist is such a good fit for them. Date Night Questions - "MNMPODCAST" for 20% offWoodloch.com Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

I'll Have My Therapist Call Your Therapist

One of the most common messages Danielle and Adam receive from listeners is that they and their partner mismatched libidos. Truthfully, 80% of couples experience one partner having a higher libido than the other. We all think that we're the only ones struggling with this, and we tend to take it personally when our partner isn't in the mood as often (or ever). But there are so many misconceptions and myths surrounding sex drives and compatibility. This episode breaks down some of those misconceptions, and sheds light on the issues in Danielle and Adam's own marriage that have led to little or no sex over extended periods of time. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

MnM Vintage - Let's Talk About Libido

In this extremely fun, funny episode, Danielle and Adam sit down with their 16-year-old daughter, Mia, and 13-year-old son, Ean, for the opportunity to ask each other all about what it's like to grow up in Gen Z vs. what it was like to grow up in Gen X. Plus, it's the teens against their "cringeworthy" parents in a "Battle of the Generations." This a great episode to listen to with a teen or tween (warning: there are a few curse words) to ignite your own conversation about generational differences and similarities. If you enjoy this episode, please take a moment to rate and review on Apple Podcasts and/or Spotify.Order the Date Night Questions at www.marriageandmartinis.com/dnq with our biggest discount for our listeners only "MNMPODCAST" for 20% off.  Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

Talkin' 'Bout My Generation, With Special Guests Mia and Ean Silverstein

Danielle sat down with Margaret and Amy from the comedy podcast, "What Fresh Hell." The three moms (who have a combined nine kids), talked about whether or not they are worried that their kids are seeing enough healthy relationships, between the world of social media, at home, and from the people who surround them. They talk about everyone from Taylor Swift, to Harry and Megan, to their own personal marriages and friendships. Plus, what are some of the new euphemisms the kids are using to describe dating? How do we handle fighting in front of our kids? Sometimes you just need to hear moms commiserate about everything from romance to platonic relationships, and this is exactly that conversation. Check out Margaret and Amy on the What Fresh Hell podcast and on instagram. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

Are Our Kids Seeing Healthy Relationships? With Margaret Ables and Amy Wilson

Danielle and Adam have recently had a fight that was bigger than any fight they've had in years. The two discuss what led to this, how they finally dealt with it, and what they hope to do from now on to prevent it from happening again.  Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're A Tad Contentious

In this comforting and informative episode. the tone and cadence are slower than usual. But that makes sense because it is all about sinking into the powers of rest and retreat, both during the season of Winter, and during the periods of our life when we are forced to "winter," or go into a state of disconnection, shame, and isolation from the world around us. These periods could include a struggle with mental health, the loss of a loved one or job or friendship, infertility or pregnancy loss, a diagnosis, and so much more. Danielle and Amy share their own thoughts about times when they have "wintered," how these periods help us become more compassionate humans, and how cultures around the world celebrate the cold and darkness rather than wish it away. An individual does not have to have read the book Wintering to appreciate this episode. However, it is a fabulous work and we highly recommend it.Date Night Questions Promo Code: MNMPODCAST for 20% Off! Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

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