This Functional Family Podcast

What do you do when you have big dreams that threaten to disrupt your life and your relationship? Dashawn and Amanda talk through how to navigate disruptive seasons without compromising the well-being of your relationship.

In this episode, Dashawn and Amanda talk through the dangers couples face in living for public approval and the importance of working on your relationship behind closed doors.

Any couple in a long-term relationship is going to experience different phases of life together. Dashawn and Amanda share some of their recent losses, both good and bad, and share advice on how to manage transitions together.

In this special Father's Day episode, Dashawn challenges the stigmas and stereotypes surrounding fathers while encouraging men to tap into their full potential.

Fruitful and healthy functioning relationships do not happen by osmosis, but they require ongoing, intentional work and effort. In this episode, Dashawn and Amanda talk through the importance of nurturing your relationship to promote longevity.

What are some of the ways that trust is built and destroyed in relationships? Tune in as Dashawn and Amanda explore the notion that trust is one of the most important elements in any healthy, long-term relationship.

What are some of the ways that unforgiveness can impact your relationship? Tune in as Dashawn and Amanda talk through what true forgiveness means, the importance of forgiving your partner, and the value in forgiving yourself, too.

Is jealousy in a relationship always a bad thing? In this episode, Dashawn and Amanda talk through identifying when we feel jealous and how to manage that emotion.

In part two of the What I Wish I Knew as a Newlywed series, Dashawn and Amanda continue to reflect on the start of their marriage, and share more advice they think will help newlyweds.

In part one of this two-part series, Dashawn and Amanda reflect and share a few things they wish they knew at the start of their marriage.

Purpose or partner: Do you have to sacrifice one in order to fully immerse yourself in the other? In this episode, Dashawn and Amanda talk through the idea that when you are with the right person, you don't have to give up your dreams, and how a marriage can be boring if you are with someone who doesn't have the right soil to help cultivate your passions.

Does culture play a role in our belief that marriage is boring? Dashawn and Amanda confront this theory and offer practical ways to revive and maintain a vibrant and fruitful marriage.

Sometimes, we get so caught up in trying to be the best partner and parent that we neglect showing up for ourselves. In this episode, Dashawn and Amanda talk through the importance of individual development and not losing yourself to your relationship.

In part two of this conversational series, Dashawn and Amanda dive into the importance of understanding the history that informs your partner's parenting style, and being cautious about not neglecting your marriage.

Every relationship has disagreements, but some disagreements are more common than others. In this episode, Dashawn and Amanda unpack the two most frequent causes for conflict in marriages, and talk through solutions for tackling these problems.

As parents, it is our job to protect our children from making bad decisions, but are there times when we should listen to our children when they try to protect us? In this episode, Dashawn and Amanda talk through recognizing moments when we should heed our children's advice and elevate their voices.

As Dashawn celebrates Amanda's birthday, she talks through hopes for her next year of life. Dashawn also gives fool-proof gift-giving tips for any occasion for your loved one.

Anything that we don't maintain eventually breaks down. In this episode, Dashawn and Amanda talk through overcoming hardships in relationships by acknowledging our baggage and putting in the work to pour into our partner.

If we are not careful, some of the content that we consume can plant seeds of unhealthy relationship habits. In this episode, Dashawn and Amanda review some of our favorite songs and talk through whether or not they have contributed to a lack of longevity and success in relationships.

Is corporal punishment an effective tool for parenting in this generation, or should parents utilize the gentle parenting method? In this episode, Dashawn and Amanda discuss the delicate line between fathers being seen as both disciplinarian and esteemed protector.

How important are gender roles in a marriage? Does it matter who cleans, as long as the house is tidy? Does it matter who cooks, as long as the food is good? Does it matter who makes the money, as long as the bills are paid? In this episode, Amanda and Dashawn explore the significance (or lack thereof), of gender roles in a healthy marriage.

Is dating or marrying a partner who reminds you of your mother or father a subconscious journey that we all pursue? In this episode, Dashawn and Amanda unpack the idea that we seek partners who mirror the relationships we had/have with our parents.

Standing behind your children's ideas and encouraging them to be risk takers lays the foundation for them to grow into fearless adults. Dashawn and Amanda talk about how fulfilling their daughters' request to sell lemonade will have long-lasting positive effects.

Amazing cuisine is part of the richness of black and brown culture. The dark side to this, however, is the high rate of mortality in communities of color due to diet-related diseases. Amanda and Dashawn address the challenges and benefits of leading healthier lifestyles, and how to implement generational change for their children's diets as well.

Choosing the right one to spend your life with is one of the biggest decisions that we will make. Dashawn and Amanda talk through the possibility that our willingness to share a bathroom and money with someone is a huge indicator that we have found our true love.