About this episode

The episode explores the realities of marriage, parenting during vacations, and racism in the WNBA.

This week’s episode goes beyond the highlight reel to explore the realities of relationships, parenting, and today’s culture. We reflect on the unseen moments that have shaped our 16 years of marriage, debate whether traveling with kids is truly a vacation, and unpack the recent racist attacks directed at Chelsea Gray and the larger conversation about accountability in sports. It’s an honest discussion about what happens behind the scenes, both in our homes and in the headlines. 💍♥️ Forever Segment: Behind the highlight reel - What you didn't see during our 16 years of marriage. Social media captures the highlight reel, but marriage is built in the moments no one sees. In this segment, we pull back the curtain on our 16-year journey together and talk about navigating disagreements, grief, disappointments, and the quiet seasons that never make it online. We share the lessons we've learned about choosing each other, even when life isn't picture-perfect. 🌱 Roots & Bloom: Vacationing with kids Vs. Without Is traveling with kids really a vacation or just parenting with a different view? We unpack the pros and cons of family vacations versus couples-only getaways, exploring what…

People in this episode

Hosts: Keonte McDonald, Kristin McDonald

Topics covered

• marriage
• parenting
• vacation
• racism
• WNBA
• relationships
• culture

Keywords

• marriage
• parenting
• vacation
• racism
• WNBA
• relationships
• culture

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