Ellis Ever After

You can never really know your partner until you live with them. Unlike their parents’ advice, the Ellises think shackin’ up is a good idea. Dead Ass.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The conversation about who foots the bill in relationships comes up every day on social media. Some think, if a man is a true provider, he’ll take on all of the financial responsibility. But others think, if a woman truly wants equality, she’ll be willing to split the bills 50/50. In this episode, Khadeen and Devale discuss what they think, and how they’ve made money work in thei...

Social media can be a tool that you use for knowledge, inspiration and connection, that enriches the life you already love. Or social media can be a nagging reminder of all the things you hate about yourself. It all depends on what you choose to believe. In this episode, Khadeen and Devale talk about the ups and downs of social media. Dead Ass. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We all like to feel helpful and important to our friends and loved ones. We help them when they’re sick, give them comfort when they’re sad, and advice when they complain. But all advice ain’t good advice. That’s why the Ellises have learned to keep people outside of their marriage out of their married business. Dead ass.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy infor...

It’s Khadeen’s favorite part of the show…for the whole show. In this episode, the Ellises are getting all in your business to answer your listener letters! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

They say, when you’re up, your friends know who you are, but when you’re down you know who your friends are. The burden of being the one who made it is heavy, and in this episode, the Ellises talk about what it’s like to carry the weight. Dead ass. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The same thing you do to get him, is what you gotta do to keep him, right? In this episode, Khadeen and Devale reveal all the little things they did during their days of dating that turned them into #MarriageGoals almost 20 years later. Dead ass. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In moments of high frustration with kids, and there are many frustrating moments, parents can let their emotions get the best of them. Khadeen and Devale explain how they admit when they’re wrong and apologize to their kids. Dead ass. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When a man is available and willing to be a father, his child’s mother should let him do so. Do you agree? In this episode, Khadeen and Devale discuss the challenges of trusting Dad to do what Mom can. Dead Ass. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When it comes to family, the Ellises are sure to put theirs first. But with Khadeen’s parents living with them full time, it can get tough. In this episode, Khadeen and Devale tell us the whole truth about what it’s like to live with their parents. Dead Ass.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We all know someone that’s too clingy. Or we’ve had a partner that can’t or won’t express how they feel. But what you may not know, is that a person’s emotional response in relationships is an attachment style that they developed in their first 18 months of life! This episode is like group therapy when Khadeen and Devale talk to licensed therapist, Delena Zimmerman about attachment styles and how...

The term “Black excellence” can be a double edged sword. The pressure to be twice as good, and the burden of being Black enough can be a heavy task to bear. But in this episode, Khadeen and Devale explain the way they encourage and embrace their Princes on their journey to becoming Kings. Dead ass. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener...

When it comes to religion, Millennials are questioning what we were taught to believe. From the judgment we faced in church, to the condemnation of people whose lifestyles don’t gel with church folk, nowadays, adults are finding their own way to connect with God. In this episode, author, mother and born again Christian, Christina Price, shares her story. Dead ass. Learn more about your ad-choices...

Traditions are the cornerstones of a family. But sometimes those traditions are things like: keeping secrets, validating abusive behavior, and upholding toxic patterns. Khadeen and Devale think it’s time to break those family traditions and settle into some healthier traditions of your own. Dead ass. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listen...

When you have a spouse, a job and multiple kids, it’s hard to find a moment for yourself. That’s why some parents are opting to hire help with their newborn’s needs while they take a few hours to do other things. But how much help is too much? In this episode, Khadeen and Devale discuss their method for getting help at home. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com...

The access we have to information in today’s world has created a generation of people who are much more equipped to deal with life’s ups and downs. And for social media personalities like Katryce Pedro AKA The Funny Momma, sharing their journey through hardships and triumphs helps create communities of people all over the world who are dealing with similar issues. In this episode, Khadeen and Deva...

Now that the Ellis crew has added another whole boy, are Khadeen and Devale done having kids? In this episode, the couple discuss if they’re done populating their village. Dead ass. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When a woman is handling the changes in her body during pregnancy, her partner may want to be creative with ways to keep her feeling good and sexy. In this episode, Devale shares the ways he kept Khadeen feeling sexy to make sure the intimacy never wavered during pregnancy. Dead ass. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy in...

After 40 weeks of pregnancy, the work of having a baby isn’t over. Khadeen and Devale bust the myths and discuss the facts to prepare you for the 4th trimester. Dead Ass. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The line between life and death becomes its thinnest during childbirth. In this episode, the Ellises discuss their brush with death after Khadeen developed postpartum preeclampsia. Dead ass. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Baby E4, Dakota Marley Ellis is here and the Ellises are savoring each moment with him as he starts to make his mark in the world. In this episode, Khadeen and Devale share their experience giving birth at home to their fourth whole boy. Dead Ass.   Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Congratulations to the Ellises who welcomed baby Dakota to the world! Come back for a new episode of Dead Ass on Wednesday, December 8th! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The countdown to baby E4 is almost over, and the Ellises are getting ready for another home birth. In this episode, they answer all your questions about exactly what takes place during the birthing process and what’s different about giving birth at home. #DeadAss Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From Brooklyn to Atlanta, and hospitals to home births, the Ellises have stories for days about how the births of their 4 boys have been different. How’d they prepare for each of them? In this episode Khadeen and Devale explain. #DeadAss. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Well into the third trimester, Khadeen’s ready for Baby E4 to make his appearance. But as Devale plays super Dad to make sure she’s ready for delivery, Khadeen’s got her hands full keeping Devale’s head in the game. In this episode, Khadeen gives her top 10 suggestions for what Dad needs during pregnancy. #DeadAss Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystu...