Marriage and Martinis
Danielle & Adam
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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Marriage and Martinis episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Marriage and Martinis for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Marriage and Martinis episode by adding your comments to the episode page.
1. What I Would Tell My Younger Self
Marriage and Martinis
07/01/18 • 48 min
If you could go back in time and give your younger self advice, what would you say? Danielle and Adam explore this and how turning 40 and being married for 15 years has affected them.
Movie clips: This Is 40
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Life Is One Big Tangent
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08/26/24 • 68 min
This episode is not AT ALL what Adam and Danielle had planned. But that's actually a good thing, because it winds up being one that's pretty impactful. After dropping Mia off at her second year of college, they reflect on her acknowledgement that after years of wanting to be a teacher, so has been brave enough to admit that maybe it isn't actually the path she wishes to pursue. As nervous as she was to admit this, Adam and Danielle are trying to convince her that sometimes life takes twists and turns, because we haven't been given the proper space to truly know what it is we want THE REST OF OUR LIVES to be like. At 40 years old, Adam and Danielle finally pursued a journey that felt more authentic to them, but both wish they had been given more options earlier in life. This leads them to discuss what is lacking along the way so that each of us can more openly and honestly decide the future that's "right" for us. What could schools and communities do to better open doors that otherwise young adults might not even know are there to open in the first place? How do we allow our youth to explore options without spending a fortune or giving them false hope? How much time is the right amount to try something before saying, "this isn't for me," and pivot in another, safer direction? For anyone who has had a child voice that they no longer have the same goals, despite the money, time, and effort spent on that dream, this episode is will offer the room needed to reflect on this redirection. For anyone who feels they were misguided, or rushed into a career or lifestyle, this episode is for you, too. We've all had moments where we wonder, "whose dream is this, anyway?" Let's figure out what to do with those REAL reflections.
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140. Unconditional Acceptance, with special guest Mia Silverstein
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10/19/20 • 60 min
This episode is by far one of the most personal and vulnerable of the Marriage and Martinis podcast yet. In this special episode, Adam and Danielle's oldest child, 15-year-old Mia Silverstein comes on to discuss her experience grappling with sexual identity, and what she wants kids and parents everywhere to know about self, family, and social acceptance as someone in the LGBTQ community. What was "coming out" like for her? How has social media both helped and hindered her experience with self-confidence and establishing her identity? Why have movies, TV, and books been such a source of solace and connection for her, and which have had the most impact on her experience? Mia's hope in doing this episode is that people will feel more comfortable and less alone in whatever they are going through concerning sexual identity, and also to help parents everywhere with some tips and advice from the perspective of a teenager who is truly in the thick of growing up. Send this episode to family, friends, or anyone you know who might benefit from some open and honest conversation with someone from the next generation, who also happens to be the generation who just might save the world.
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149. MnM vintage: I'm a Horrible Housewife
Marriage and Martinis
12/21/20 • 71 min
Original Airdate: October 21, 2019
It's incredible how the roles and careers we choose to partake in as adults turn out to be nothing like we expected, and how little we were warned what is truly involved in life at work and at home. In this episode, Danielle discusses how shocking it is that being a stay-at-home-mom is not at all how she pictured it, and she's constantly feeling like a failure because she's terrible at the aspects of being a "homemaker" that she never thought about. She also discusses how she spent years being a high school teacher, and that job too came with so many unexpected responsibilities that they don't warn you about when getting your degree. Adam discusses the physical aspects of being an adult that are beginning to wear him down, and the shocks of parenting that are still thrown at him all the time. On the other hand, Danielle and Adam talk all about the awesome things involved in being "grown-ups" and how cool it is to have the freedom that comes with getting older. No matter your role or career, if you ever feel like you had no freaking clue what was coming your way, you'll definitely want to listen to this episode.
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"Were You Raised By Wolves?" with Nick Leighton and Leah Bonnema
Marriage and Martinis
11/21/22 • 61 min
In this light, fun episode just in time for the holiday season, Danielle and Adam ask the hosts of this popular "etiquette-ish" podcast about everything from tipping, to regifting, to what to do when you seriously just don't want to go to that party. Danielle reveals what weird thing happened when she neglected to send a thank you note to an older member of her extended family after having her first child, and Adam asks if it's ok for customers to just leave their crap all over the aisles. Are snail-mail thank you notes ever going to be a thing of the past? Is it rude to invite guests to a party that starts way too late at night? Listen to hear Danielle and Adam find out if their thoughts on these topics are appropriate, or just plain incorrect.
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Is It Too Late To Say 'Happy New Year?'
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01/23/23 • 69 min
Ok, so Adam and Danielle are a little late with their New Year's episode, but hey, what else is new? 2022 was the year that felt like ten years. Adam and Danielle go deep about what stunk, what was great, what they learned, and what they are really hoping for in 2023.
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Finance F*ckery
Marriage and Martinis
10/21/24 • 79 min
It has taken over 22 years for Adam and Danielle to be able to have a conversation about the topic of finance without it ending in a fit of rage, resentment, and frustration. For the first time, they can each admit to their mistakes, and the ways they individually and cohesively have contributed to the mistakes they've made, and their negligence concerning preparing for the future. Yes, this is definitely a testament to the progress they've made and the incredible work they've done, but it doesn't change the fact that they'll be feeling the impacts of their poor decisions for years to come. This is a topic that is so seldom discussed by couples in a way that's so public and especially, so honest, that they weren't sure if they should edit some of it out. However, they decided not to touch it. Hopefully, their vulnerability will inspire other couples to have similar conversations, and even learn from Adam and Danielle's mistakes. More specifically, some of the issues they discuss surrounding money and finances in this episode are:
- How differently they grew up regarding money and spending.
- How being a stay-at-home-mom impacted Danielle's ideas about financial decision making within their family.
- The frustration of being the person in charge of buying the daily necessities for the household vs. the frustrations of being the one in charge of paying the bigger bills.
- How "keeping up with the joneses" has impacted them, especially regarding raising kids.
- How honest should we be with our kids about our financial situation?
- What has caused this shift in Danielle's mentality concerning budgeting, and being an active participant in solving their financial issues?
- How our past experiences, as well as expectations about spending/money affects our overall mindset about what we need/want/deserve regardless of whether or not we can afford it.
Stay tuned for part two of this topic, in which we delve even further into these issues and so much more!
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139. "The Upside," With Callie and Jeff Dauler
Marriage and Martinis
10/12/20 • 68 min
Callie and Jeff are fellow married podcasters, and they are about to have their first baby. Adam has a blast "initiating" Jeff into the world of parenthood with stories of "choose your own adventure"c-sections and instilling a good, healthy fear of living without sleep. Callie and Danielle share their stories about being on anxiety medication during pregnancy, decisions to bottle or breast feed, and Adam and Danielle let Callie and Jeff in on all the hidden gems of an elongated hospital stay. Plus, Jeff reveals his plan if anyone attempts to convince Callie to do something with which she's not comfortable concerning herself and the baby. If you are pregnant, are having a baby, or know someone who is, this is an episode you definitely don't want to miss.
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116. Dr. Lisa Damour: Tween and Teen Life During Coronavirus
Marriage and Martinis
04/16/20 • 40 min
Danielle had the incredible privilege of talking to one of the nation's most respected experts concerning tweens and teens. Dr. Lisa Damour is a top parenting columnist for the New York Times, a regular contributor on CBS News, and a profound public speaker. In this episode, she and Danielle discuss tactics for parents to use when navigating adolescents and the world of social media during quarantine, what rules and boundaries we should have concerning privacy, how sleep is playing a critical role for kids during the time of the pandemic, and so much more. Dr. Damour is both calming and no-nonsense when discussing her philosophies on teenagers. She explains viewpoints in a manner that makes so much sense and can help all parents feel like we can absolutely get through this and communicate with our kids in a way that is firm yet understanding. Right now, her guidance is so incredibly valuable, and Marriage and Martinis is so grateful to be able to share her insight with their community.
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A Short Stroll Down Gaslit Lane
Marriage and Martinis
03/18/24 • 64 min
Recently, Danielle heard something on Tik Tok that really struck her: "are we all just spending the second half of our lives recovering from the first half?" This got her thinking about all the things we're taught for so long while growing up, only to figure out that all of those messages and concepts are all just a bunch of BS. Are we all too "gaslit" to even know what we, as individuals, even want in life? How can we separate our own goals and desires with those we've been TOLD we should want? In this interestingly nostalgic-yet-eye-opening episode, Adam and Danielle discuss:
- why weren't they taught more preparedness strategies for life in school, rather than subject matter that has proven to be almost totally obsolete
- why Danielle is no longer looking back on elementary school through rose-colored glasses, and how she thinks the whole experience affected her self-esteem
- who the "cool kids" were in school, as opposed to who should have been deemed "cool"
- what messages were Adam fed about what being a boy means?
- what messages was Danielle fed about what being a girl means?
- what did they both get wrong about body image, and what do they now realize?
- in what ways have movies and TV shows helped in disseminating so many false messages
- is chivalry still allowed?
and so much more!
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How many episodes does Marriage and Martinis have?
Marriage and Martinis currently has 305 episodes available.
What topics does Marriage and Martinis cover?
The podcast is about Society & Culture, Personal Journals, Podcasts and Relationships.
What is the most popular episode on Marriage and Martinis?
The episode title '1. What I Would Tell My Younger Self' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Marriage and Martinis?
The average episode length on Marriage and Martinis is 64 minutes.
How often are episodes of Marriage and Martinis released?
Episodes of Marriage and Martinis are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of Marriage and Martinis?
The first episode of Marriage and Martinis was released on Jul 1, 2018.
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