Ellis Ever After

This week Khadeen and Devale talk about past infidelities and how they each got through their moments of transgression, and Melissa Dumaz, LMFT from U Help You joins the Ellises to share her insights on how couples can rebuild trust after cheating. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.c...

Partnership takes work. But Devale and Khadeen have very different methods to getting things done: Khadeen is a procrastinator and Devale is a control freak who wants to do everything right away. This week, how to navigate your partner's work ethic as business partners to avoid resenting each other as husband and wife. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. Learn more about...

After ten years of marriage, Khadeen and Devale Ellis want to do it all over again. Your favorite millennial couple is renewing their vows this summer (#EllisVowRenewal2020!!) And on the next season of Dead Ass, starting March 4, they're gonna look back and reflect on what they want to bring into their second decade of matrimony. Subscribe so you don’t miss an episode! See omnystudio.com/policies/...

Visualizing, goal setting, and manifesting. We want you to live your best life and while we all experience setbacks, what defines us is how we don’t give up in pursuit of our dreams. To end Season 2 we’re sharing how we’ve been able to make our wildest dreams come to fruition. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcas...

Our live show at the Brooklyn Bellhouse was a culmination of our hard work and most importantly, your support. Thank you to our frambily (family, friends, and tribe) for showing up for us at our SOLD OUT live shows. You don’t want to miss this episode. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystud...

After 17 years together, we’ve set, overstepped, and reset boundaries. And through it all we’ve learned to trust that we are committed to choosing each other. This week we’re talking relationship boundaries and why we don’t set them. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for...

As the saying goes, you gotta put your oxygen mask on first. This week we’re talking self-care, yoga and rachet affirmations with Britteny Floyd-Mayo of Trap Yoga Bae.      This episode is sponsored by Morgan & Morgan (www.forthepeople.com/deadass), MVMT Watches (www.mvmt.com/DEADASS), Policygenius (www.policygenius.com), and Brooklyn Brewery (www.brooklynbrewery.com/SPECIALEFFECTS). See omnys...

So many of us are living with unresolved trauma and as a community we have a lot of healing to do. The first step is seeking help. This week forensic psychiatrist, Dr. Imani Walker joins us to share her insights on the state of mental health in the black community.   This episode is sponsored by Spotify - Dissect podcast, Zebit (www.zebit.com/deadass), Morgan & Morgan (www.forthepeople.com/dea...

This week on Dead Ass, our favorite part of the show is the whole show! We’re answering your listener letters and dropping some gems from our personal experiences.   This episode is sponsored by Zebit (www.zebit.com/deadass), Universal - Queen and Slim, JustFab (www.justfab.com/deadass), and MVMT Watches (www.mvmt.com/deadass). See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. Learn mo...

We all know it takes a village when it comes to raising kids, this week Khadeen is holding it down with mom, rapper and YouTube sensation, Jessica Rose of She Really Had a Baby.   This episode is sponsored by Morgan & Morgan (www.forthepeople.com/deadass), Universal - Queen and Slim, and ID Tech (www.idtech.com/DEADASS). See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. Learn more...

We got the power! Now we gotta get our facts straight when it comes to political participation. This week we are talking to A’shanti Gholar, the founder of The Brown Girls’ Guide to Politics (thebgguide.com) about how to exercise our voting rights and running for office.     This episode is sponsored by MVMT Watches (www.mvmt.com/deadass), MyBookie (www.mybookie.ag code: DEADASS) and JustFab (www....

Energy vampires be GONE! This week we're talking about how to navigate those relationships that you know ain’t no good.     This episode is sponsored by Policygenius (www.policygenius.com) and Morgan & Morgan (www.forthepeople.com/deadass). See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/l...

All rise for the honorable Judge Mablean as she talks with Khadeen and Devale on why some might decide to get a prenuptial agreement and what it really means to think deep before you leap!     This episode is sponsored by Audible (www.audible.com/deadass or text DEADASS to 500-500), MyBookie (www.mybookie.ag code: DEADASS), and Lola (www.mylola.com code: DEADASS30). See omnystudio.com/policies/lis...

It's no secret that we're constantly trying to get on the same page as it relates to our sex life, so today we're chatting with sexologist Shan Boodram to help us figure how to keep things spicy after 17 years. Dead Ass is headed to Philly on November 21st and in Brooklyn on November 22nd! Click the link to get your tickets today: https://www.deadasspodcast.com/     This episode is sponsored by Ze...

Does the fairytale really end after you say, "I Do?" Kevin and Melissa Fredericks from the podcast The Love Hour join Khadeen and Devale to talk about how they've managed to keep their marriages strong as they constantly evolve and go through all of life's changes. Dead Ass has two live shows coming up in Philly on November 21st and in Brooklyn on November 22nd! Click the link to get your tickets...

This week, Khadeen and Devale will have you saying FACTS FACTS FACTS when it comes to getting comfortable talking about the five taboo topics that can make or break your relationship. Dead Ass has two live shows coming up in Philly on November 21st and in Brooklyn on November 22nd! Click the link to get your tickets now: https://www.deadasspodcast.com/     This episode is sponsored by Policygenius...

Talking about that real love, the kind that doesn’t feel like a chore...until it does. Khadeen and Devale talk about when they realized their intimacy stopped being a priority and how they got their love life back on track.  Dead Ass is doing a live show in Philly on November 21st and in Brooklyn on November 22nd! Click the link to get your tickets now: https://www.deadasspodcast.com/   This episo...

You’ve left comments, you’ve left reviews, the people have spoken. It’s true, Khadeen and Devale Ellis are BACK BABY with season two of Dead Ass starting September 25th! Your favorite millennial couple is serving Martin and Gina realness this season with new guests, new topics, but of course with the same K & D antics that will have you cracking up and wanting more. Make sure to subscribe so y...

In the season finale, we're answering listener letters with candid examples from our biggest relationship struggles. We'll be back in September with new episodes.  This episode is sponsored by HBO - A Black Lady Sketch Show, Policygenius (www.policygenius.com), Care/of (www.takecareof.com code: DEADASS), and Betterhelp (www.betterhelp.com/deadass code: DEADASS). See omnystudio.com/policies/listene...

Khadeen & Devale discuss their reasons behind choosing a home birth as well as the high infant and mom mortality rates of Black women with midwife Takiya B. This episode is sponsored by HBO - A Black Lady Sketch Show, Betterhelp (www.betterhelp.com/deadass code: DEADASS), and SKYN. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.ihe...

The importance of understanding your S/O's culture and dissecting the tension between American & Caribbean blacks. This episode is sponsored by SKYN, HelloFresh (www.hellofresh.com/deadass80 code: DEADASS80), and Raycon (www.buyraycon.com/deadass). See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystud...

The Khadeen & Devale you don't get to see. If you don't know, now you know! This episode is sponsored by Policygenius (www.policygenius.com), Betterhelp (www.betterhelp.com/deadass code: DEADASS), and ButcherBox (www.butcherbox.com/deadass code: DEADASS). See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See o...

We discuss the stresses of fitness and body image in a relationship, as well as the benefits of working out w/ personal trailer Dolo. This episode is sponsored by Lola. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Here are our tips on how to argue respectfully.  This episode is sponsored by Skyn and Podswag (code: DEADASS). Come see Dead Ass LIVE at the Essence Festival on July 6! See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Children completely changed our relationship, we dive into exactly how.  This episode is sponsored by Freaknik: A Discourse On A Paradise Lost podcast, Raycon (www.buyraycon.com/deadass), Helix Sleep (www.helixsleep.com/deadass), and HelloFresh (www.hellofresh.com/deadass80 code: DEADASS80). See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://w...