Midwest Married

Welcome back to another episode of Midwest Married. Maintaining a happy/healthy relationship, kids, friendship, intimacy and everything else that could come at you in this crazy thing we call life. Some weeks you show up polished and put-together… and some weeks, you show up disheveled. This is one of those weeks. In this episode of the Midwest Married Podcast, we’re embracing the messy hair, have...

Welcome back to another episode of Midwest Married. Maintaining a happy/healthy relationship, kids, friendship, intimacy and everything else that could come at you in this crazy thing we call life. It’s been a minute… okay, more like a few weeks. Between house buildilng, summer vacation, family wedding planning, and life throwing curveballs left and right, things have been a little chaotic. But th...

Welcome back to another episode of Midwest Married. Maintaining a happy/healthy relationship, kids, friendship, intimacy and everything else that could come at you in this crazy thing we call life. Ever have one of those nights where everything’s fine… but the vibe is just off? Yeah, us too. In this episode, we talk about what happens when you’re married but not exactly syncing up—whether it's tim...

Welcome back to another episode of Midwest Married. Maintaining a happy/healthy relationship, kids, friendship, intimacy and everything else that could come at you in this crazy thing we call life. We’re lighting the fuse on 4th of July chaos—because nothing says “America” like boating accidents, pool cacti (yes, really), and relatives who think your RSVP is mandatory. From Reddit stories that’ll...

Welcome back to another episode of Midwest Married. Maintaining a happy/healthy relationship, kids, friendship, intimacy and everything else that could come at you in this crazy thing we call life. 52 episodes in, and what better way to celebrate than by talking all things anniversary —from sweet traditions to total disasters. This week, we’re serving up hot takes on practical vs. passionate gifts...

Welcome back to another episode of Midwest Married. Maintaining a happy/healthy relationship, kids, friendship, intimacy and everything else that could come at you in this crazy thing we call life. We kicked off this episode with a throwback to middle school choir—warming up our voices like we were about to perform at a 7th grade talent show (spoiler: we weren’t). From there, it’s a wild ride thro...

Welcome back to another episode of Midwest Married. Maintaining a happy/healthy relationship, kids, friendship, intimacy and everything else that could come at you in this crazy thing we call life. From Dome Home to Dream Home — this week on Midwest Married , we're sharing a personal chapter that’s been a year in the making. We walk you through how we bought a collapsing dome home (yes, really), t...

Welcome back to another episode of Midwest Married. Maintaining a happy/healthy relationship, kids, friendship, intimacy and everything else that could come at you in this crazy thing we call life. From silent side-eyes to full-on betrayal, this week’s episode is all about Girl Code —what it is, how it’s broken, and why it matters. We get into the unwritten rules of loyalty, whether it’s backing y...

Welcome back to another episode of Midwest Married. Maintaining a happy/healthy relationship, kids, friendship, intimacy and everything else that could come at you in this crazy thing we call life. This week on Midwest Married , it's all about roommates. We’ve all had a roommate who left dishes in the sink or cranked the thermostat a little too high — but what about the one who stole your vibrator...

Welcome back to another episode of Midwest Married. Maintaining a happy/healthy relationship, kids, friendship, intimacy and everything else that could come at you in this crazy thing we call life. This week on Midwest Married , we get personal about the "Birds & the Bees" convo while reliving our own memories of the talk. We dive into some jaw-dropping Reddit stories that make puberty even mo...

Welcome back to another episode of Midwest Married. Maintaining a happy/healthy relationship, kids, friendship, intimacy and everything else that could come at you in this crazy thing we call life. Buckle up—our third episode of listener write-ins takes us everywhere. We kick things off with the excitement of moving out at 18... but make it spicy by adding a significant other to the mix. Nothing t...

Welcome back to another episode of Midwest Married. Maintaining a happy/healthy relationship, kids, friendship, intimacy and everything else that could come at you in this crazy thing we call life. It’s birthday season over at Midwest Married—and with all the candles comes all the chaos. In this episode, we unwrap everything from cake catastrophes to over-the-top efforts to make someone feel speci...

Welcome back to another episode of Midwest Married. Maintaining a happy/healthy relationship, kids, friendship, intimacy and everything else that could come at you in this crazy thing we call life. The in-laws… oh yeah, we’re going there. This week, we’re diving into the beautiful disaster that is in-law dynamics — and we brought our buddy Joe Polecheck along for the ride. From family group chat d...

Welcome back to another episode of Midwest Married. Maintaining a happy/healthy relationship, kids, friendship, intimacy and everything else that could come at you in this crazy thing we call life. This week on Midwest Married , we explore the wild, emotional ride of discovering long-lost family members you never knew existed. From uncovering half-siblings to the heart-wrenching choice between ado...

Welcome back to another episode of Midwest Married. Maintaining a happy/healthy relationship, kids, friendship, intimacy and everything else that could come at you in this crazy thing we call life. Buckle up, because this week, we’re talking near-death experiences —the kind that make you rethink all your life choices… or at least laugh about them later. 😅 It all started when Matt took a dive off...

Amy’s bestie Sarah Karl is back as we dive into the real side of travel—because let’s be honest, bringing kids means it's a trip, not a vacation. We’re talking about the joys (and challenges) of traveling with parents, the importance of having a solid friend crew to travel with, and, of course, some wild Reddit travel stories that will make you rethink your next trip. From family traditions on the...

House projects: A true test of love, patience, and whether or not you’ll make it out still speaking to each other. From quick fixes that turn into weekend-long sagas to the ultimate challenge—building bunk beds without a meltdown, Matt and Amy dive into the reality of tackling projects as a couple. Hanging curtains? Should’ve hired a professional. Grocery runs? Why do we even have a list if we’re...

Second chances – are they a blessing or a big ol’ mistake? In this episode of the Midwest Married Podcast, we dive deep into the messy, heartwarming, and sometimes straight-up chaotic world of giving people another shot. From stories of rekindled connections (and regrets ) to wild Reddit tales of love, betrayal, and redemption, this episode has it all. Can people truly change? Is a second chance a...

Welcome back to another episode of Midwest Married. Maintaining a happy/healthy relationship, kids, friendship, intimacy and everything else that could come at you in this crazy thing we call life. is week, we’re diving into listener write-ins that hit deep. We’re talking about body image struggles after giving birth and the desire to still feel attractive, the emotional rollercoaster of facing po...

Welcome back to another episode of Midwest Married. Maintaining a happy/healthy relationship, kids, friendship, intimacy and everything else that could come at you in this crazy thing we call life. Parenting isn’t for the faint of heart, and this week, we tackled the latest Surgeon General warning highlighting the critical importance of parental mental health. We unpacked the unique stressors pare...

Welcome back to another episode of Midwest Married. Maintaining a happy/healthy relationship, kids, friendship, intimacy and everything else that could come at you in this crazy thing we call life. Winter: the season of cozy nights, frosty mornings, and frigid frustrations. In this week’s Midwest Married, we’re bundling up to tackle the icy truths of winter living. From the misery of clearing snow...

Welcome back to another episode of Midwest Married. Maintaining a happy/healthy relationship, kids, friendship, intimacy and everything else that could come at you in this crazy thing we call life. This week, we were a little late because Matt caught influenza—but that didn’t stop us! In this episode, we’re diving into the feverish (and funny) realities of being under the weather in a relationship...

Welcome back to another episode of Midwest Married. Maintaining a happy/healthy relationship, kids, friendship, intimacy and everything else that could come at you in this crazy thing we call life. The calendar flipped, but has your motivation? Same. In this episode, we’re diving headfirst into the chaos of finding that spark for 2025. From personal stories of almost sticking to resolutions to Red...

Welcome back to another episode of Midwest Married. Maintaining a happy/healthy relationship, kids, friendship, intimacy and everything else that could come at you in this crazy thing we call life. The holidays are here, and with them come the pressures of family, festivities, and juggling it all. This week, we’re talking about the chaos of holiday gatherings—from navigating multiple parties in on...

Welcome back to another episode of Midwest Married. Maintaining a happy/healthy relationship, kids, friendship, intimacy and everything else that could come at you in this crazy thing we call life. This week, we are joined by Morgan from Two Hot Takes in California for an in-studio episode packed with relatable drama and laughs. Together, we dove into listener write-ins and shared our own real-lif...