You Get What You Give

Christina considers her 11th wedding anniversary as a mark of her winning moment. In her third year of independence, Christina takes us in on a journey of how she managed to get through her day. She walks us through what her morning looked like and how she spent her time enjoying the sunrise, the quiet, and the breeze. Christina recalls how she took her heartbreak and crawled up from the depths of...

An expectation is a strong belief that something will happen or be the case in the future. In this episode, Christina explains why the general problem with today’s society is lazy expectations. You have to be intentional at fulfilling it. So if you’re looking for a fulfilling relationship, have a conversation with your partner about your goals. If the other person does not take the opportunity to...

Juggling dating while also taking care of raising children can be overwhelming. In this episode, Christina opens up about what dating, or lack of it, has been like for her after divorce and while doing her best as a single parent. She also talks about what prompted this topic—a recent crush she met on one of her son’s games. Listen in as Christina talks about her struggle with online dating, and w...

Casual dating is a physical and emotional relationship between two people who may have casual sex without demanding the additional commitments of a more formal relationship. In this episode, Christina shares about the casual dating experience she’s currently onto and the rules you need to know about. First rule: if you don't want anything serious, the person you’re dating must know that from the b...

Making the decision to start a family can be a complicated, yet exciting, process. But choosing to stop having babies can be, too. With various factors surrounding this choice, there is never a one-size-fits-all resolution. Today, Christina shares her reasons for saying no more to having babies. A single mother of three, she retells the things she had to go through that made her arrive at this lif...

Physical, mental, and emotional stress and exhaustion can take a toll. You need to remember to take care of yourself when you feel down. In this episode, Christina shares her past week’s experience battling exhaustion. We hear about her struggles with other people and what she did to recharge and reenergize herself. Tune in for more of Christina and her experiences in this special episode.

It's time for more Tuesdays with Tim! This time, Tim and Christina talk about living with intention and facing your fear of attachment. Tim talks to Christina about her talking to the local baseball coach. Tim shares insights on why he thinks Christina isn't approaching the man, and encourages her to give it a try. After all, what's the worst that could happen? Tune in for more great talk from Tim...

Situationships can put a damper on a person’s sex life. While maintaining a healthy sexual relationship can be difficult for couples in such circumstances, there are alternatives that can actually help. In this episode, Christina sits down with her friends Jamie and Brittney to talk about sex toys and orgasms. They share their experiences with getting these exciting toys and why men should not be...

In today's episode of You Get What You Give, it's Tuesdays With Tim! Join Christina and Tim as they play a game of “Would You Rather.” Listen in as they ask important questions like would you rather have lobster claws or hedge clippers for hands? Would you rather have Velcro hands or Velcro feet? Would you rather be germaphobic with OCD or have multiple fun personalities? Find out their crazy answ...

Parenting is tough enough, but with all the judgemental moms everywhere, it's even tougher than we thought it would be. We don't realize that each of us has a different parenting style that fits our child's needs. It is absolutely no fun to deal with. In this episode, Christina talks about the six types of judgemental moms. We all judge, but some of them judge out loud, and it gets frustrating. We...

What are the things you look for in an ideal partner? What are your deal breakers? Will you let a single pet peeve outweigh their entire personality? It’s true that getting into a serious relationship is no joke, but knowing who to get into a relationship with is even harder. Christina and Tim sit together for another episode to discuss how setting up boundaries and deal-breakers are essential in...

If you're dating on Tinder, then you can relate to these horrible experiences Christina went through. In this episode, Christina shares with Tim how men can be confusing with their mixed signals. Why do they say they're interested then ignore you afterward? Join in the conversation and dive deep into a man's perspective as Tim shares some dating advice and explains some characteristics of men that...

After discussing how to fulfill them, Christina now focuses the discussion on meeting expectations. This time, she opens up about her own dating life. Christina shares how she started a situationship with a guy living in another state and why she dreads that he cannot deliver according to her hopes and expectations. Christina explains how this impacts her divorce decree and what she must do to put...

In the last episode, Christina talked about her experiences with dating apps and gave her insights on their use. In this follow-up episode, Christina talks to Melissa about her experiences on dating apps and meeting potential dates online. We get to hear what she thinks of the difference in today’s dating modes and why dating apps aren’t all that hot. We also get to hear some thoughts on why datin...

Do you know what your love languages are? In today’s episode, Christina is once again joined by Tim to talk about love languages and how the concept applies to real-life relationships. There are five types: quality time, receiving gifts, physical touch, acts of service, and words of affirmation. They share their top love languages and dig deep to understand why they are what they are. Tim also ope...

Dating apps are a mixed bag. For every sweet and romantic story, we get a tale of a horrible experience. In this episode, Christina discusses her experiences on dating apps and passes her verdict. She talks about unresponsive matches and ghosting, and take a peek at the struggles of dating for the thirty-something crowd. Tune in and learn more on Christina’s take on dating apps.

No thanks to technology, today’s kids are getting more spoiled every day. How can you be there for your kids and get them talk to talk to you, face to face? Get some expert parenting advice with your host, Christina, and Tim. Join them as they discuss various topics about parenting, from mental health issues to questioning sexuality. Learn how children can fabricate lies so that they can fit in wi...

Have you ever had a dream that just feels real? So real that you can feel and smell it? Join your host, Christina as she talks about a very specific dream that involves the cartel and loving affection. I hope you’re interested because Christina sure is. Learn if your dreams are reflecting how your life, in this case, the lack of affection. Listen and understand if having a dream about human connec...

In a world that is spinning so fast, there is nothing like a good conversation with an old friend to ground you back into the simple life. Are you in for a weekly catch-up among two friends, simply speaking their truth and experiences? Then you’re in for a treat! Christina sits down with her high school friend, Tim, every Tuesday for a weekly round of sharing their rich experiences in life, the le...

Young love. We all had it, but now that we're parents, we can't help but get concerned about our children exploring the world of dating and intimate relationships. Nevertheless, these are experiences worth having. Kicking off the regular segment called Tuesdays with Tim, Christina Paxton introduces her high school friend, Tim, who will join us every Tuesday to explore various topics from love to l...

Ladies, you are not alone. Christina starts things with a bang in this first episode as she begins sharing the dirty deets. We talk dating for thirty-somethings, relationships and the challenges of relationships. With each exciting and provocative discussion, Christina hopes to reach out to everyone. Tune in for more juicy details and relationship advice.

Life has several twists and turns. We’ve all had our struggles. Wouldn’t it be great if there is someone we could turn to for practical tips and advice? Welcome to You Get What You Give, a podcast for anyone and everyone. In this trailer episode, host Christina Paxton digs deep into life experiences, divorce, sex, parenting, co-parenting, marriage, friendship, and anything in between. Don’t face t...