The Family Mess

In this episode of The Family Mess podcast, Nathalie and Ian interview Leslie. Leslie is a working mom of two daughters, wife and taking steps to become an administrator in the education field. How does someone with a busy schedule balance it all? How does she make time for herself as well as her family? Leslie is down to earth and doesn't take herself too seriously so this show is going to be fun...

As we continue with this environment of racial reform, some may be wondering; how do I fit into this movement? How do I relate to either side? I love my country but I don't like to see the unfair treatment of black people. Join us this week on The Family Mess Podcast as we interview a mother who is in an interracial marriage, has biracial children, and the trials that have come with it.

On this week's episode of the Family Mess podcast, Nathalie and Ian conduct their first phone interview with Nathalie's 2nd cousin. She just graduated from The University of South Florida but the Corona virus put a damper on her college graduation and career plans. She discuss' her recent experience and outlook on the future. Nathalie and Ian attempt to find out if she's gonna chill in Tampa or go...

In this atmosphere of racial segregation and injustice, our nation once again is in turmoil over the senseless murder of a black man by the police. In the age of social media and the smartphone, everything is captured on video. The police department can no longer hide as the videos are sent instantly around the world and everyone is seeing the truth. There is a significant way to help the communit...

If you had an opportunity to get rid of all your debt, would you do it? Do you like having a car payment? How about a credit card payment? I bet those student loans are weighing down on your life. Join Ian and Nathalie this week as they discuss why they hate David Ramsey.......Well it's not what you think. Nathalie was obsessed with David Ramsey and made a plan to get out of debt. She listened to...

Do you have a son, daughter, niece, or nephew in college? If so, things are different now. Did they experience more stress with the COVID 19 virus? Did they find it difficult to take classes and exams online? Was it just something else to past the time? Join Ian, Nathalie, and her niece Ellan, as they discuss the drama of being a college student with the COVID-19 outbreak.

Has this quarantine left you feeling tired? Are you slowly putting on the pounds because you don't know what to do? Have you considered new exercises such as walking, running, cycling, and playing games with your kids? Join Nathalie and Ian as they take you into their new way of quaratine life. Nathalie decides that booty shaking aerobics is the best exercises for her. Ian takes up cyling with his...

In this episode of The Family Mess Podcast, Nathalie and Ian invite their kids Sam and Noah to join in a conversation about the daily struggles of the Corona virus. What do the kids like? How do they stay entertained? Besides the family bantering, they discuss what they've learned about each other and what life will be after the virus.

Are you doing what you've always wanted to do? What did you want to become when you were younger? Did you decide on a career change because things weren't working out? Join Nathalie and Ian as they discuss how they chose their careers. The conventional ways of job interviews and internships weren't always followed. Both were determined to work hard and never give up on their goals and dreams. Tune...

How is your life right now? Are you happy? Are you scared? Do you regret not taking a chance on that job? Is fear holding you from experiencing success? Join us this week on The Family Mess Podcast with our guest, Rida Bakhsh. She is a certified Life Coach and Motivational speaker. She helps her clients identify any self-limiting beliefs that may be hindering them from achieving their next level g...

In this episode of the Family Mess Podcast, we invite Nathalie's cousin Jackie to join us in the fun. We discuss if parents should or should not pay for their child's college education. Jackie believes it's vital to be a part of your child's future even if it means paying for their education. Nathalie and Ian believe their retirements come before their kid's education......Who is right?? Who needs...

On this episode of The Family Mess Podcast, we invite Nathalie's other niece into the studio. Arteshia aka Teshia brings us her story of life after college. She reveals that listening wasn't her favorite thing to do. She tells stories of moving, major purchases, and making her own decisions. Little did she know life isn't fair and sometimes can be cruel. With the recent death of her mom, she's los...

This is a special Un Valentine's Day episode of The Family Mess Podcast. This week Nathalie explains her reasons for not celebrating Valentines Day. Ian believes the show is about Nathalie not liking this holiday but little does he know he's about to be blindsided. Will Nathalie give up and accept her life without Romance? Will Ian ever figure things out... Tune in this week for the bantering and...

Do you find yourself spending all your time with your children? Do you find joy when they are with you? Maybe you get really anxious or sad when they leave. Are you that parent that dreads the day the kids go off to college? Maybe you're the parent that finds your children annoying. Whatever category you fall into, join Nathalie and Ian as they discuss life with their boys. Ian believes they are t...

As a couple, when you disagree, are insults thrown? Do you find yourself being defensive? Maybe you feel like being right is always best....... In this week's episode of The Family Mess Podcast, Nathalie and Ian invite their longtime friend, Diedre Hillary Askew into their mess to help them resolve a fight. Ian can't get over what Nathalie recently did to him. Is Ian being overly sensitive or is h...

In this episode, Ian and Nathalie invite her niece to the show. Yes!!!! This is their second guest and Ian is excited......They discuss how fun and not so fun Christmas was for them. Ian talks about his love for Nathalie's extended family. They all look back at their successes and failures in 2019 and speak about their plans and goals for 2020. Will Ian get his physique back? Will Nathalie launch...

In this podcast, Ian and Nathalie discuss the challenges of life and what's truly important. Things change when the topic shifts to marriage. It's not what you're thinking though. They aren't talking about ways of keeping a marriage together but how a marriage can fail if you're not aware of the warning signs. They speak about the article found at https://www.amenclinics.com/blog/9-ways-to-ruin-yo...

Are you in your 30s and 40s and realize you don't have many friends??? Nathalie and Ian discuss why it's so hard to make new friends in your 40s. Nathalie's feelings are hurt because she can't get over her recent friendship loss. Ian thinks his best friend is crazy but the possibility exists that he might have found a new friend.. Can best friends really be replaced...Is it true that friendships r...

In their first ever episode, Ian and Nathalie talk about how they met each other in high school. Nathalie is hesitant about opening up her life to everyone but ends revealing the time she assaulted Ian........They also ask the question, how do you know you met the right life partner... tune in. and find out

It's that time of year when we put away the Halloween candy and get ready for stuffing our bellies and visiting family and friends.. YES!! YES!! It's Thanksgiving. Nathalie and Ian are keeping things light in this episode as they answer online questions about what they are thankful for. Some of the answers will make you laugh and some will hopefully get you to think about your life and what you wa...

Have you wondered why your medical bills are so confusing? Do you find taking care of yourself and your family can be overwhelming? Now, imagine doing all of that and having to take care your of a parent. Join us this week as Ian and Nathalie discuss what it's like to take care for parents with medical issues. Nathalie reveals some great ideas for everyone to follow while Ian is finding it difficu...

In this week's episode, we speak with our kids Noah and Samuel. Nothing is planned as they take the audience into their crazy world. Their stories will make you smile and even wonder why you can't have this much fun. Enjoy!!

Have you ever wondered why men do really dumb things? Have you asked yourself, why do they cheat? Don't they care? Better yet, how is it possible to have sex with so many women and not love any of them? On this episode of The Family Mess, Ian and Nathalie discuss the male psyche and what's really up with men. Ian reveals some of what men are thinking and Nathalie makes it known that penises are no...

Do you remember the last time you were struggling with the flu or a bad round of the stomach virus? Do you remember how bad you felt? The majority of the time when we're sick, we get over it in a couple days. To get over our symptoms a little quicker, we go to our doctor who prescribes us medicine. Hopefully in a couple days, we're better. What happens when our sickness is something more. How do y...

Are you in a relationship and wonder why you find your partner so annoying? Everything they do bothers you and you don't know why.. Maybe they don't help with the kids or pay the bills. Maybe they don't spend enough time with you or maybe they spend more time with their hobby than their family. Are they spending too much time working??? Do they even understand your needs or wants? Whatever the rea...