Midwest Married

With Thanksgiving feasts and Christmas chaos right around the corner, we're diving headfirst into the joys of family holiday drama. You know the drill—who’s hosting, who’s bringing the pie, and who’s causing all the unnecessary stress. 🍂🎁 In this episode, we share our personal family experiences, tackle the tricky family dynamics, and unpack the impossible task of trying to make everyone happy (...

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’re getting cozy and diving into all things sleep. From how we snooze best to the debates around separate beds (and how it might actually spice up your love life), we’re...

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’re tackling the inevitable: fights in relationships. From those petty disagreements to the arguments that can actually end things, navigating differences is never easy. We dive into strate...

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. In this Midwest Married episode, we're exploring spicy reads, booktok, and reading obsessions! Need your next book fix? Amy has recommendations. From the differences in men’s and women’s reading habits...

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. In this week’s Midwest Married episode, we’re joined by our friends Sarah and Ryan to dive headfirst into the candy corn-filled cauldron that is Halloween! 🍬 From costumes, to candies, to controversies...

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’re joined by Morgan Absher from Two Hot Takes! This is an out of pocket chat on the joys (and headaches) of adulting -  featuring a bunch of your  listener write-ins! Fr...

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, return guests Sarah and Nate hilariously share their insights and skepticism regarding all things psychic. Whether you’re a full-on believer or the mere thought of it all f...

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’re digging into the awkward, hilarious, and downright weird situations that pop up when dealing with the whole “’til death do us part” thing. From catching your spouse m...

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 tackle some of the toughest challenges a relationship can face: cheating, divorce, and coparenting. Because nothing says “modern love” quite like balancing a breakup wit...

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 dive into how being on opposite ends of the social spectrum can create unique challenges, but also bring unexpected strengths. We discuss communication styles, social energy, and how to nav...

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. In this episode of Midwest Married, it’s all about one of the most important aspects of any relationship—boundaries. Whether it’s with a partner, family member, or friend, setting and maintaining bounda...

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. Contraceptive controversies, Morgan from 2 hot takes joins us as we explore the different types of birth control options available, sharing our own personal journeys and the ups and downs that come with...

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 joined by our good friend Joe for a rollercoaster of medical madness. Joe’s personal journey with his own health takes some wild turns just like this episode! It’s not all serious talk; we’ve 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. Amy crashed boys’ night on this episode with Matt and Nate, and laughed her way through topics such as gambling, a baby shower in Vegas, and many other shenanigans. From the excitement of a night out to...

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. Friendships can be a real circus act, can’t they? Whether you’re tightrope-walking the line between too much honesty or juggling awkward boundaries, this episode dives into how to keep your balance when...

How far have you gone to make a great first impression, and how far is too far? 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. In this episode of the Midwest Married Podcast, we're exploring the highs and lows of first impressions. From first dates...

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 all about you this week! We’re excited to share our first-ever episode focused on your personal write-ins! In this special edition of Midwest Married , we provide solid advice on: Failing friends...

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 feel like you're caught in a whirlwind of chaos? From chasing after kids and cleaning up the never-ending mess to juggling full-time jobs, side hustles, and even building a house, it’s easy to get...

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. In this episode, we dive deep into the complex world of cheating and its aftermath. From the differences between physical and emotional cheating to the ripple effects on relationships, we cover it all....

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.   Join us as we dive into the often avoided but oh-so-important topic of personal hygiene, with a special focus on everyone's favorite subject: poop! From the proper way, or improper way, to use toilet...

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.     In this week’s episode we tackle the craziness of kids' sports and the trials of parenting from the sidelines. From athlete tantrums to sideline shenanigans by adults,. we've got the full play-by-pl...

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.     In this episode we dive into the wild world of keeping up with the Joneses – because who knew trying to match your neighbor’s perfectly manicured lawn, shiny new car, and Instagram-perfect vacations...

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. In this episode, we tackle the complex emotions of resentment in relationships, within families, and among friends. Join us for an honest and insightful discussion as we explore how these feelings impac...

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.  Pack your bags and brace yourself as we chat travel mishaps! In this episode, we are joined by Amy's bestie Sarah Karl, where we explore the hilarious and often disastrous side of traveling with friend...

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. Midwest Married hosts, Matt and Amy, tackle the age-old question: is college a golden ticket or an overpriced scam? 🎓💸 Should you follow the traditional 4-year plan or skip straight to becoming a YouT...