Not So Newlywed Podcast
29 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 4 years ago - ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsNot So Newlywed Podcast is hosted by Michael and Candice, a black newlywed couple nearing the end of the honeymoon phase. The duo are sharing their experiences navigating life, love, marriage, and parenting. Along the journey, they’ll have some amazing guests stop by from all walks of life to share their experiences on everything love, from single and dating, to divorced and dating, to marrying later in life. They explore love from different eyes and strip away the fairy tale filter. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/notsonewlywed/support
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Episodes
Ep. 30: Open To Pleasure
December 12, 2019 04:55 - 48 minutes - 44.7 MBLet’s Talk About Sex (Reprise) We hope we’ve been missed! On this episode, we discuss some of the common misconceptions surrounding sex toys, both individually and with your partner. We also discuss how communication is key in de-stigmatizing the use of toys in the bedroom. Enjoy! We appreciate you taking a chance on us and welcome all feedback and commentary. Articles 6 Myths About Vibrators 5 Biggest Misconceptions About Sex Toys and Pleasure Flawless Noises 1 Year Anniversary Live S...
Ep. 29: Fun for The Holidays
November 15, 2019 06:34 - 34 minutes - 31.5 MBWe hope we’ve been missed! On this episode, we gear up for the holidays by playing the ‘Not So Newlywed Game,’ seeing how well we know one another and learn new fun facts. We also reflect on the best and toughest moments in our relationship, and what new milestones we’re looking forward to achieving together. Lastly, we discuss the art of talking someone to an orgasm during sex. Enjoy! We appreciate you taking a chance on us and welcome all feedback and commentary. Flawless Noises 1 Year A...
Ep. 28: The Birds & The Bees (feat. Bre, Jayden, Colin, Chelsea, & Jameson)
October 17, 2019 04:48 - 1 hour - 56.9 MBWelcome BACK! On this episode, we finish out our ‘Let’s Talk About Sex’ series. We discuss sex positive ways to discuss the birds and the bees with adolescents. To help with the conversation, we’re joined by very special guests Bre (from Mama Meets World) and her daughter, Jayden (who has appeared on Mama Meets World and Gayside Stories). We also had a surprise appearance from Colin, Chelsea, and Jameson.The conversation included how Bre has been able to properly and healthily have open and...
Ep. 27: Exploring The Unknown (feat. Beanie)
October 03, 2019 05:57 - 1 hour - 88.9 MBWe continue our Let’s Talk About Sex series on this episode. We’re finally exploring the unknown as we discuss Polyamory. We sit down with a special guest to discuss terms often used, myths about poly-relationships, and her journey as someone living a polyamorous life. Enjoy! We appreciate you taking a chance on us and welcome all feedback and commentary. Guest Info Twitter: @Tbeanie97 Articles 7 Poly Terms Everyone Should Know, Whether You're New To Polyamory Or Monogamous 8 Myths Abo...
Ep. 26: Re-Thinking Male Sexuality
September 19, 2019 03:03 - 46 minutes - 42.9 MBOn this episode, we debunk some of the long-standing myths regarding male sexuality, such as libido and emotional desire. We also discuss how having a more current understanding of male sexuality can help men and women better connect sexually. Enjoy! We appreciate you taking a chance on us and welcome all feedback and commentary. Articles Debunking the Myths About Male Sexuality Busting Myths about Male Sexuality Not Always in the Mood: The New Science of Men, Sex, and Relationships Su...
Ep. 25: Sex Outside The Box
September 05, 2019 02:00 - 33 minutes - 31.1 MBOn this episode we are talking about sex! As a prelude to our upcoming episode about Polysexuality and Polyamory, we discuss the importance of communicating about wants/needs in your sex life. The discussion also includes examining how we’re socialized to look at sex once we’re in committed relationships and marriages and how to approach the topic with your partner! Enjoy! We appreciate you taking a chance on us and welcome all feedback and commentary. Support Purchase some merchandise! ...
Ep. 24: In Sickness & In Health
August 22, 2019 04:29 - 54 minutes - 50.8 MBOn this episode, we discuss how to keep a relationship strong when one partner has a chronic illness. To aid us, we go over the 7 steps outlined in an article by Karen Bruno, 7 Ways to Keep Your Relationship Strong Despite a Chronic Illness. We also go fully transparent by revealing how we navigate Candice’s journey living as a Type 2 Diabetic. Enjoy! We appreciate you taking a chance on us and welcome all feedback and commentary. Support Purchase some merchandise! Use the hashtag #NotSo...
Ep. 23: Re-Thinking Female Sexuality
July 25, 2019 06:38 - 41 minutes - 38.6 MBOn this episode we discussed female sexuality. The discussion included debunking some myths regarding libido, monogamy, and how this can help men and women better connect sexually. Untrue: Why Nearly Everything We Believe About Women, Lust, and Infidelity Is Wrong and How the New Science Can Set Us Free by Wednesday Martin was cited during this episode Enjoy! We appreciate you taking a chance on us and welcome all feedback and commentary. Articles Spontaneous Desire vs Responsive Desir...
Ep. 21: Oh Baby
June 27, 2019 05:15 - 38 minutes - 35.8 MBLet’s discuss keeping the romance alive after you add kids into the equation. So many of us forget we're people outside of our children once we have them, so we have 7 tips for keeping the romance in the green. Enjoy! We appreciate you taking a chance on us and welcome all feedback and commentary. Article 5 Steps to Keeping the Romance Alive After Baby is Born Support Subscribe to our network’s Patreon for exclusive content! Purchase some merchandise! Use the hashtag #NotSoNewlywed...
Ep. 20: The I Means
June 13, 2019 04:26 - 36 minutes - 33.6 MBOn today’s episode we bring some humor to the grim topic of life insurance, and what state would your partner and children be in if you passed away. We joke about heirlooms, discuss time to hop back in the sack, and some of the basics when looking for an insurance policy; term vs. whole life, and more! Enjoy! We appreciate you taking a chance on us and welcome all feedback and commentary. Support Subscribe to our network’s Patreon for exclusive content! Purchase some merchandise! Use t...
Ep. 19: Can You Hear Me Now? (feat. Curtis)
May 30, 2019 03:44 - 1 hour - 73.6 MBThis episode is all about communication. We are joined by Curtis (from Gayside Stories and FNMN co-founder) as we discuss just how many people don’t communicate effectively and healthily in their romantic relationships, friendships, and otherwise. Enjoy! We appreciate you taking a chance on us and welcome all feedback and commentary. Guest Info Twitter: @trillificent Instagram: @trillificent Gayside Stories Podcast https://linktr.ee/gaysidestories Support Subscribe to our network’...
Ep. 18: Hi, Who Are You?
May 16, 2019 00:32 - 40 minutes - 37.6 MBYou knew it was coming. On this episode, the topic is Ayesha Curry’s sit down on Red Table Talk with her mother-in-law and sister-in-laws, where they discussed identities outside of marriage and kid(s) and insecurities in marriage. Red Table Talk: First Ladies of the NBA: Meet the Curry’s Enjoy! We appreciate you taking a chance on us and welcome all feedback and commentary. Support Subscribe to our network’s Patreon for exclusive content! Purchase some merchandise! Use the hashtag #N...
Ep. 17: Woman, Not Mule (feat. Bre)
May 02, 2019 03:07 - 51 minutes - 47.4 MBOn today’s episode, we have a super special guest, Bre of Mama Meet World Podcast and Birth Stories of Black Mamas. We discuss an article called “It’s Not A Woman’s Job To Help A Man Become ‘A Better Person,” written by Kristen Mae. Enjoy! We appreciate you taking a chance on us and welcome all feedback and commentary. Guest Info Instagram: @bretastical Twitter: @_ItsMissBre Mama Meets World Podcast https://linktr.ee/mamameetsworldpod Support Subscribe to our network’s Patreon for ...
Ep. 16: Trust or Bust
April 18, 2019 05:33 - 57 minutes - 53.2 MBOn today’s episode, we take a deep dive into trust, the violation of it, and what that means. We discuss some high profile examples we’ve seen in the media of trust violation. We also discuss the results of a poll we asked on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and we discuss the question, “Can you rebuild trust after it’s been torn apart?” Enjoy! We appreciate you taking a chance on us and welcome all feedback and commentary. Support Subscribe to our network’s Patreon for exclusive content! ...
Ep. 15: A Vicious Cycle (feat. Randi Simone)
March 28, 2019 02:00 - 57 minutes - 52.7 MBMarch is Women’s History Month! This episode is heavy, but real and transparent. We discuss the effects of growing up without seeing healthy romantic relationships, as well as being honest about growing up with an absentee parent. To help facilitate this conversation, we’re joined by special guest Randi Símone. Guest info: Twitter: @peacelovenafros Instagram: @simonebnfree https://www.simonebnfree.com/ Enjoy! We appreciate you taking a chance on us and welcome all feedback and comme...
Ep. 14: The New Normal (feat. Jamila M. Dawson)
March 14, 2019 03:00 - 1 hour - 57.5 MBMarch is Women’s History Month! Trigger Warning: This episode discusses sexual trauma. If you’re someone that has been a victim of sexual trauma or if there’s any chance of this affecting your mental health, please don’t force yourself to listen. This episode is an important and personal one. We discuss reclaiming your sex life after sexual trauma. To help us facilitate this conversation, we are joined by an industry professional, sex therapist Jamila Dawson from Wildfire Therapy. Guest ...
Ep. 13: Womanist Fist?
February 28, 2019 04:00 - 50 minutes - 46 MBMarch is Women’s History Month! On this episode, we discussed what womanism/feminism is and how womanism and a healthy marriage go hand-in-hand. And of course, we laughed at a lot of the myths about womanism/feminism ruining marriage. Reference articles: What is Womanism Feminist Marriage Feminism Has Destabilized The American Family Enjoy! We appreciate you taking a chance on us and welcome all feedback and commentary. Support Subscribe to our network’s Patreon for exclusive cont...
Ep. 12: The Chicken or the Egg?
February 14, 2019 05:00 - 36 minutes - 33.2 MBOn today’s episode, we weigh in on who comes first: the husband (chicken), or the kids (egg)? The inspiration for the discussion comes from a USA Today interview from celebrity chef Ayesha Curry, where she explains the key to a lasting marriage is putting your spouse first, even over the kids. Article: https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/allthemoms/2019/01/20/ayesha-curry-puts-marriage-stephen-curry-before-kids/2633705002/ Enjoy! We appreciate you taking a chance on us and welcome all fee...
Ep. 11: Bills, Bills, Bills
February 01, 2019 05:00 - 35 minutes - 32.6 MBWelcome to the premiere episode of Not So Newlywed Podcast on the Flawless Noises Media Network! On this episode, we explore how to discuss and merge finances in a way that is beneficial to all involved in long-term relationships or marriages. Enjoy! We appreciate you taking a chance on us and welcome all feedback and commentary. Support: Subscribe to our network’s Patreon for exclusive content! Use the hashtag #NotSoNewlywedPC on social media when live listening and posting about the ...
Ep. 10: Mental Health and Love (feat. Byron)
January 17, 2019 04:18 - 1 hour - 61.7 MBToday we have a special guest, Byron Taylor (@Capt_Ingenuity), a master’s level Mental Health Therapist. Byron is here with us discussing ways to navigate mental illness within a romantic relationship and how to seek help. Byron works with Canopy Children’s Solution, and you can find them at www.mycanopy.org Also if you’re suffering a mental health crisis, you can contact the Suicide Hotline: Suicide Prevention Lifeline or 800-273-8255, and/or the National Alliance on Mental Illness: Natio...
Ep. 9: Back on the Scene (feat. DeeAsia Ali)
January 17, 2019 04:15 - 1 hour - 78.5 MBToday we have a special guest, DeeAsia Ali (@BrainsNBuns) from the Bad And Boozy Podcast (@badandboozypod). Dee is here with us discussing her journey through love as a woman that’s been single for 9 years after ending an on again-off again engagement. DeeAsia is an avid supporter of Marian House, which offers rehabilitative services and housing to homeless women and their children. If you know someone in the area they service in need of housing and rehabilitation, or looking to donate to ...
Ep. 8: No Such Thing As Late (feat. Kamala & Carla)
January 17, 2019 04:13 - 56 minutes - 51.9 MBToday we have a special guests, Kamala (@KamTheLeo) and her wife Karla. They’re here to discuss their journey marrying later in life. If you’re in the LGBTQ community and looking for a great church home that will love, praise, and pray for all that you are and what you want to be, Kamala and Karla and their family belong to Oakland Presbyterian Church in Laurel, MD. Link is below: oaklandspres.org/#all-are-welcome Karla works with Pathways to Housing in Washington, DC, an organization co...
Ep. 7: Let’s Talk About Sex - Chore No More
January 17, 2019 04:10 - 49 minutes - 45.4 MBToday we discuss sex and what to do when sex becomes and a chore and how to change that mindset, the misconceptions and expectations within marriages and long-term relationships. This is the first full episode in the Let’s Talk About Sex Series. We discuss an amazing article titled “When Sex Becomes a Chore and How To Change Things Around” by Maya Melamad, the link to the article is below: psiloveyou.xyz/when-sex-becomes-a-chore-and-how-to-change-things-around-8614e87e98b4 Enjoy, and we ...
Ep. 6: New Beginnings (feat. Adina)
January 17, 2019 04:06 - 1 hour - 68.8 MBToday we have a special guest, Adina (@TheHoneyGawdess) discuss life as she navigates a divorce, re-discovers herself, and steps back into the dating world. Enjoy, and we appreciate you taking a chance on us! We welcome all feedback and commentary. Follow @NotSoNewlywedPC on Twitter and use the hashtag #NotSoNewlywedPod when live listening and discussing! Also check out our page of Facebook, @NotSoNewlywedPod. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/notsonewl...
Ep. 5: Boundariesx3
January 17, 2019 04:04 - 59 minutes - 54.5 MBOn this episode we’ll be discussing maintaining boundaries in your relationship/marriage where friends and family are concerned. Enjoy, and we appreciate you taking a chance on us! We welcome all feedback and commentary. Follow @NotSoNewlywedPC on Twitter and use the hashtag #NotSoNewlywedPod when live listening and discussing! Also check out our page of Facebook, @NotSoNewlywedPod. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/notsonewlywed/support
Ep. 4: Zero To 100 (feat. Inca & Travis)
January 17, 2019 04:03 - 53 minutes - 49.2 MBToday we have a special guests, newlywed couple Inca (@SoAlmondie) and Travis here to discuss life as newlyweds. Enjoy, and we appreciate you taking a chance on us! We welcome all feedback and commentary. Follow @NotSoNewlywedPC on Twitter and use the hashtag #NotSoNewlywedPod when live listening and discussing! Also check out our page of Facebook, @NotSoNewlywedPod. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/notsonewlywed/support
Ep. 3: Love Languages
January 17, 2019 04:00 - 46 minutes - 43.1 MBToday we discuss the 5 Love Languages by Gary Chapman and the 5 Apology Languages. The love languages test can be found at the link below: www.5lovelanguages.com Enjoy, and we appreciate you taking a chance on us! We welcome all feedback and commentary. Follow @NotSoNewlywedPC on Twitter and use the hashtag #NotSoNewlywedPod when live listening and discussing! Also check out our page of Facebook, @NotSoNewlywedPod. Be sure to become a patreon subscriber for exclusive content https://www....
Ep. 2: Woke In Love (feat. Jeremey)
January 17, 2019 03:58 - 1 hour - 93.2 MBToday we have a special guest, Jeremey aka @Blike_Dante here to discuss unlearning society’s patriarchy. We cover online dating, long distance dating, being catfished and an array of other topics . Enjoy, and we appreciate you taking a chance on us! We welcome all feedback and commentary. Follow @NotSoNewlywedPC on Twitter and use the hashtag #NotSoNewlywedPod when live listening and discussing! Also check out our page of Facebook, @NotSoNewlywedPod. --- Support this podcast: https://...
Ep. 1: Honey We’re Home
January 17, 2019 03:56 - 39 minutes - 36.1 MBWelcome to the premier episode of the Not So Newlywed podcast with Candice and Michael (@Brilliantdum_e). Today we discuss the 7 stages of marriage/relationships and the type of content Michael and I plan to bring to our listeners with this show. You can find the article we used for the 7 stages of marriage/relationships here: www.readersdigest.ca/health/relationships/7-stages-marriage/view-all/ Enjoy, and we appreciate you taking a chance on us! We welcome all feedback and commentary. ...