This Functional Family Podcast

During the NBA finals, Golden State Warrior's superstar Stephen Curry attempted to defend his wife, Ayesha, against claims that she can't cook. During this episode, Dashawn and Amanda explore the need for couples to defend each others' reputation, and ways to do so.

Is it possible to intentionally fall out of love? Dashawn and Amanda talk through the radical idea of whether or not we can choose to untether our hearts and lives from someone.

In this episode, Dashawn and Amanda explore the history behind Father's Day, challenge the societal norms of what makes a "good" father, and discuss the importance of fathers to families and communities.

In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, Dashawn and Amanda talk through how to normalize recharging individually and collectively to maintain healthy emotional and mental health. They address topics such as managing life in different stages with your partner and finding ways to implement therapy and self-care.

Marriage, like everything else, requires intentionality and hard work in order to be successful. After recently celebrating 8 years of marriage, Dashawn and Amanda talk through a few things that have worked for them so far and what they plan to continue to do to maintain a healthy relationship.

Black women in America are rapidly becoming one of the most successful demographics. As they make more money and earn advanced degrees at a much higher clip than black men, Dashawn and Amanda entertain the question: are there enough successful black men for black women to marry?

Unpacking an antiquated and controversial topic, Dashawn and Amanda dive into what marital submission really means and aim to bring the beauty out of the word and concept.

Whether you're unsure of marriage or on the path to it, listening to this episode is a must. Dashawn and Amanda dive into some topics and conversations that are necessary for couple to have before tying the knot. They even discuss things they wish they talked about before getting married.

The thing about heartbreak is...we all will have to deal with it. Even couples with the most successful relationships have let each other down at some point. In this episode Dashawn and Amanda open up about how they've recovered from being hurt by one another, and how to have grace in relationships...because after all, we're all human.

Parental guilt is something that many parents can relate to feeling. Why do we feel guilty for taking a break? Why do we feel guilty when we tell our kids no? These are just a few of the questions that Amanda and Dashawn ask and unpack in this episode. Tune in as the Robinsons candidly discuss how they're learning to manage these feelings and support each other.

Reflecting on how their relationship has evolved over the course of nearly two decades, Dashawn and Amanda share why they no longer celebrate Valentine's Day. They also share the importance of prioritizing spontaneous love over commercialized days.

After a brief hiatus to enjoy holiday time with family, and a series of episodes released exclusively to patreon users, Dashawn and Amanda are back with a necessary discussion on technology! Technological advancements are an inevitable part of our future. In this episode, Dashawn and Amanda share concerns about raising digital children and how we can prepare the next generation to healthily balanc...

Learning to accept and live with a partner who was raised in a different culture than yours can take time and patience. Dashawn and Amanda share how they adjusted to each others' culture with humor and love.

In an age where choice and transiency are in abundance, staying in long-term committed relationships is a rarity. In this episode, Dashawn and Amanda discuss the benefits of continually choosing your partner and union, and ways to keep your relationship enjoyable.

Every day won't be sunshine and butterflies. Showing up for your partner during their off days and admitting when you're not in high spirits can be tough. Join this conversation as the Robinsons talk through how they manage their own and each other's bad days.

Fostering an environment where your partner feels safe to share their ups and downs is crucial to any healthy relationship. Join this conversation as Dashawn and Amanda talk about practical things you can do to ensure that you are showing up for your partner and respecting their emotional needs.

Fostering an environment where your partner feels safe to share their ups and downs is crucial to any healthy relationship. Join this conversation as Dashawn and Amanda talk about practical things you can do to ensure that you are showing up for your partner and respecting their emotional needs.

Balancing all of the demands of life can be difficult, especially for those who are parents. Dashawn and Amanda have a candid discussion about how they parent effectively through constant self-reflection and ensuring their container is full before they pour into their children.

Living in today's unavoidable digital era, we are forced to consider the role that social media plays in the health and longevity of relationships. Tune in to Dashawn and Amanda's conversation about how to responsibly and respectfully use social media while in any relationship.

Being intentional about how their children experience, explore, and celebrate their blackness is important to the Robinsons. Tune in as they discuss things that they do to make sure their identity is always celebrated, even if the world doesn't always rejoice with them.

Compromise is one of the key components to any healthy marriage or relationship. Tune in as the Robinsons share tips on how finding a healthy and sustainable middle ground while resolving differences has helped them both inside and outside their home.

One of the leading causes for divorce in America is financial problems. In this episode, Dashawn and Amanda delve into some of the strategies that they have implemented in their household in order to establish and maintain healthy money habits for themselves and generations to come.

As the world heads back to normalcy post-pandemic, Dashawn and Amanda reflect on some of the lessons they learned during quarantine, and how these lessons impacted their marriage and parenting.

In this episode, the Robinsons discuss the importance of healthy communication for every family. They unpack wholesome ways to communicate with each other and their children, and how their personal upbringings have affected both.

In this episode, Dashawn and Amanda set the tone for an exciting encounter with them as they share stories of who they are and how they met. They also give listeners insight on what to expect in future episodes.