Reading Aloud

How often are you and your spouse having sex? How often do you want to be having sex with your spouse? Marisol and Adam discuss their ideal sex life and what they need to maintain a physical and erotic connection in the day to day of their busy lives. Managing a toddler and a sex life can be a tricky balance and should Marisol have stuck with her initial plan to become a sex therapist? Want more R...

Marisol continues to struggle with getting her hopes up with infertility. While they have a plan in place for next steps toward a second child; hope, luck, and chance are still at the back of her mind each month as they stop taking birth control. Marisol and Adam check in with each other around how they are dealing with this, their upcoming plans to leave on a beach vacation, and their next steps...

Should your marriage or your intimate relationships be difficult? Marisol and Adam discuss their recent anniversary and the age old sentiments that there are "ups and downs" or "good times and bad times." Should the hard times be a cornerstone of your relationship? If you are a good fit together, should you struggle to be together? Want more Reading Aloud Podcast? Become a member of our Pateron !&...

Marisol and Adam continue their conversation about deciding to have a second child. They take time to reflect on the knowing and intuition that comes with raising children (and growing them inside you). They share their fears about Neo as a sibling, and gender dynamics that may arise. The couple also shares some BIG news they have about the future of their family. Want more Reading Aloud Podcast?...

Marisol and Adam discuss adding another child to their family. The couple discusses their current family dynamic and their son, Neo's longing for being social. Marisol describes her experiences of swinging back and fourth between feeling really ready to have another baby and at times feeling like she absolutely could not handle it. Marisol and Adam both describe the institutive feeling of knowing...

How do you mark the momentous moments in your relationship, personal life, or professional life? How do you celebrate others and want to be celebrated? In the season 6 opener, Marisol and Adam discuss celebrating the little and big moments in their life. How they feel most appreciated and make space for celebrations and recognition within their relationship. They also discuss accomplishments profe...

It's Adam and Marisol's wedding anniversary & the season 5 finale! For this episode of Reading Aloud, they share the adventure that was their honeymoon. The couple celebrated by taking a three week trip to Bali. Listen in to hear them recount the ups, downs, and shittier sides of their trip. Want more Reading Aloud Podcast? Become a member of our Pateron !  Check us out at https://reading...

Have you talked about the "what if's" of marriage with your partner? What are your deal breakers? Who would divorce who? What is keeping your marriage together through hard times? Marisol and Adam talk about why they stay married, why they would get a divorce, and who is getting custody of the dog. Want more Reading Aloud Podcast? Become a member of our Pateron !  Check us out at https://read...

Adams shares his frustrations with societies propensity to make blanket statements. Marisol and Adam discuss broad sweeping generalizations and how being quick to judgement keeps people from making true connections and a sense of shared respect. Adam unpacks his feelings around the current flooding in Kentucky and a current situation he has found himself in that has been ruffling his feathers. Wan...

Marisol and Adam discuss the power dynamics between men and women and how that shows up in their own relationship. Mircopower and microagressions frame this conversation around experiences within society and within their home. Want more Reading Aloud Podcast? Become a member of our Pateron!  https://www.patreon.com/ReadingAloudPodcast Check us out at https://readingaloud.captivate.fm (Subscri...

Marisol and Adam had a major breakthrough in their relationship communication. A miscommunication that could have turned into a major fight, didn't. How? Why? Tune in to find out. Oh yeah, and they discuss what their opening lines would be a contestant on the Bachelorette and/or Bachelor, why Marisol is excited to see Neo, and who's been drinking all the water in the house!?! Want more Reading Alo...

As Marisol and Adam come back out into the world after COVID swept through their house, they dive into a deep conversation about the make-up of their friendships and community. Listen in as they explore how they can set intentions and diversify their community in the right way. What will that take, does it align with their values, and what does achieving that look like? Want more Reading Aloud Pod...

Diving deeper into a conversation that happened on episode 91. Marisol finds herself still caught between being ones own authentic self, and changing parts of who you are for the betterment of a relationship. This is further illustrated by Adams southern background to be agreeable and gracious, while Marisol is asking him to speak up more, with Marisol's Latin influence to be upfront and in your f...

Marisol and Adam engage each other in a conversation about their feelings around the recent supreme court ruling that overturned Roe v. Wade. Marisol asks Adam to speak through his feelings and shares that she has felt his silence over the past week and it has felt overwhelming, even as she is coming into this conversation with such fire and anger. Have you and your partner shared openly about fee...

What is the first thing you say to your partner when they walk in the door after a long day or after being out of town? This transition, or interruption of flow can throw off a whole reunion. Marisol and Adam discuss these experiences all while juggling a babbling baby and a very religious puppy. Want more Reading Aloud Podcast? Become a member of our Pateron !  Check us out at https://readin...

Is it a political spectrum or is it a political circle? After Marisol posted on social media about the wellness and yoga community being a part of the insurrection at the Capital on January 6th she received a lot of feedback and comments surrounding the extremism that can be found in the wellness community. Adam describes this idea of a political circle, where the further you dig, you will eventua...

Marisol and Adam share that they are currently on lockdown after Neo, their son, tested positive for covid-19. Marisol explains how her birthday plans were effected by the families current health situation and how she is trying to balance finding the positive in the situation (family time, back in the bubble, reconnection) with her negative feelings (disappointment, fear, missing out on extended f...

Adam and Marisol continue to recount the recent wedding they attended and the religious aspect of the ceremony. The couple then dives into how they planed their wedding ceremony, the intention that went into every detail and how they really had to focus in on a purpose statement and having that ritual be a true reflection of themselves as a couple. Want more Reading Aloud Podcast? Become a member...

Marisol and Adam take a moment to pause and reflect on the tragic and traumatic events that have recently swept across the country. They talk about ways in which these events show up as conversations in their relationship and ways that we as individuals and as a society can better process this trauma. If you struggled to talk about or feel safe to share your emotions and feelings concerning recent...

Marisol and Adam recounted their first couples trip since having their child. Reconnecting as a couple, finding their flow, and having revelations around survival mode and anxieties of a new born, and of course deep descriptions of wedding attire. Want more Reading Aloud Podcast? Become a member of our Pateron !  Check us out at https://readingaloud.captivate.fm (Subscribe, Download, and Revi...

Marisol and Adam discuss their relationship with regrets and what regrets they have had in their lives. Want more Reading Aloud Podcast? Get exclusive content, bonus episodes, and Reading Aloud Merch- Become a member of our Pateron !  Check us out at https://readingaloud.captivate.fm (Subscribe, Download, and Review) Follow along on this journey through life on Instagram or facebook at @readi...

Marisol and Adam kick off season 5 with updates on what's been going on in their lives these past 10 weeks. Dog missed connections, new family members, momentous occasions, and the idea of welcoming back memories within the body are all discussed. Marisol reflects on the one year anniversary of going into labor, connecting with Neo and how we can feel memories and traumas within the body and even...

In this final episode of a 10 part series we will have conversations with couples and individuals who continue to navigate the Pandemic either in partnership or without partnership and to dive deeper into how relationships are handling this ongoing pandemic as we enter the second full year.  Marisol and Adam catch up with their doula, Chama Woydak and deep dive into the circular and interconn...

In this 10 part series we will have conversations with couples and individuals who continue to navigate the Pandemic either in partnership or without partnership and to dive deeper into how relationships are handling this ongoing pandemic as we enter the second full year.  Navigating the mother daughter relationship can be tough on a good day... Now imagine living with your mother through a g...

In this 10 part series we will have conversations with couples and individuals who continue to navigate the Pandemic either in partnership or without partnership and to dive deeper into how relationships are handling this ongoing pandemic as we enter the second full year. All relationships end. In this metaphysical conversation Marisol and Adam speak with Robin and Brian about spending time apart,...