Reading Aloud
283 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 months ago - ★★★★★ - 37 ratingsWelcome to the Reading Aloud Podcast, a place where the creative, emotional and hilarious aspects of relationship communication are explored in real-time, by a real Married couple. Marisol and Adam are a married couple living in Asheville, North Carolina. Outside of the Podcast, Marisol is an entrepreneur, who owns SolReflection, a therapeutic image consulting firm (she's a style therapist) and Adam works for Dogwood Alliance, a environmental non-profit organization. After dating, marriage, and lots of travel, the couple went on a long fertility journey. That journey lead them to IVF, a tremulous pregnancy, post partum depression and an amazing life altering miracle kid, Neo (all while recording the ups & downs). These days Marisol and Adam are raising a toddler, navigating the surrogate process to add to their family, and starting the egg retrieval/IVF process again after a miscarriage. Tune in as the couple provides you insight into how they communicate, navigate and thrive through married life, parenting, being an adult, and living in the world today.
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103. Chama Woydak
May 05, 2022 04:00 - 45 minutes - 31.3 MBIn this final episode of a 10 part series we will have conversations with couples and individuals who continue to navigate the Pandemic either in partnership or without partnership and to dive deeper into how relationships are handling this ongoing pandemic as we enter the second full year. Marisol and Adam catch up with their doula, Chama Woydak and deep dive into the circular and interconnected understanding of family trauma, creating chosen families and deep friendships, the hurt and grie...
102. Kenya & Cheryl
April 28, 2022 04:00 - 53 minutes - 42.7 MBIn this 10 part series we will have conversations with couples and individuals who continue to navigate the Pandemic either in partnership or without partnership and to dive deeper into how relationships are handling this ongoing pandemic as we enter the second full year. Navigating the mother daughter relationship can be tough on a good day... Now imagine living with your mother through a global pandemic. Mother, Daughter, duo Cheryl and Kenya are best friends, roommates, and just a blast t...
102. Pandemic Partnership: Kenya & Cheryl
April 28, 2022 04:00 - 53 minutes - 42.7 MBIn this 10 part series we will have conversations with couples and individuals who continue to navigate the Pandemic either in partnership or without partnership and to dive deeper into how relationships are handling this ongoing pandemic as we enter the second full year. Navigating the mother daughter relationship can be tough on a good day... Now imagine living with your mother through a global pandemic. Mother, Daughter, duo Cheryl and Kenya are best friends, roommates, and just a blast...
101. Pandemic Partnership: Robin & Brian
April 21, 2022 04:00 - 54 minutes - 37.3 MBIn this 10 part series we will have conversations with couples and individuals who continue to navigate the Pandemic either in partnership or without partnership and to dive deeper into how relationships are handling this ongoing pandemic as we enter the second full year. All relationships end. In this metaphysical conversation Marisol and Adam speak with Robin and Brian about spending time apart, critical polyamory, silence, and about how everything in life is just a frame. Robin and ...
101. Pandemic Partnership- Robin & Brian
April 21, 2022 04:00 - 54 minutes - 37.3 MBIn this 10 part series we will have conversations with couples and individuals who continue to navigate the Pandemic either in partnership or without partnership and to dive deeper into how relationships are handling this ongoing pandemic as we enter the second full year. All relationships end. In this metaphysical conversation Marisol and Adam speak with Robin and Brian about spending time apart, critical polyamory, silence, and about how everything in life is just a frame. Robin and Bri...
100: Pandemic Partnership: Bill Nimelman
April 14, 2022 04:00 - 51 minutes - 35.5 MBIn this 10 part series we will have conversations with couples and individuals who continue to navigate the Pandemic either in partnership or without partnership and to dive deeper into how relationships are handling this ongoing pandemic as we enter the second full year. Can you be in partnership with your home? How does connection to a physical space and the idea of a home, actually open you up to new partnerships? Can your home lead you to new love? Listen in as Marisol and Adam speak w...
99. Pandemic Partnership: Marcus and Marsha
April 07, 2022 04:00 - 52 minutes - 30.1 MBIn this 10 part series we will have conversations with couples and individuals who continue to navigate the Pandemic either in partnership or without partnership and to dive deeper into how relationships are handling this ongoing pandemic as we enter the second full year. Marcus and Marsha tell the story of love, life, death, and rebirth on this intimate conversation of Pandemic Partnership. During the Pandemic the couple thought their adoption plans had be put on hold, they took on the re...
98. Pandemic Partnership: Morgan & Natty
March 31, 2022 04:00 - 29 minutes - 17 MBIn this 10 part series we will have conversations with couples and individuals who continue to navigate the Pandemic either in partnership or without partnership and to dive deeper into how relationships are handling this ongoing pandemic as we enter the second full year. Morgan and Natty have been together for six years and live in Greensboro NC. During the pandemic they had a baby, renovated a 1850's house in Vermont, and moved back to North Carolina with their three dogs and little daug...
97. Pandemic Partnership: Sam & Stacey
March 24, 2022 04:00 - 56 minutes - 46.3 MBIn this 10 part series we will have conversations with couples and individuals who continue to navigate the Pandemic either in partnership or without partnership and to dive deeper into how relationships are handling this ongoing pandemic as we enter the second full year. Stacey is an artist, illustrator and muralist based in Los Angeles and Sam is a Director and Filmmaker. They live in Glendale with their two cats Julius and Doug. During the Pandemic, the couple got engaged and they have ...
BONUS EPISODE! Our Patreon Launch
March 21, 2022 04:00 - 13 minutes - 13.9 MBBONUS EPISODE! Marisol and Adam recourd a quick episode to give you more insight and "how to" about the newly launched Reading Aloud Patreon page. https://www.patreon.com/ReadingAloudPodcast When you become a Patreon supporter you become part of our Reading Aloud family and we LOVE our family members! At its core, this podcast is about providing insight and conversations that will support and inspire our listeners to deepen their relationships and build community through conversation. Eve...
95. Pandemic Partnership: Kristen Masi
March 17, 2022 04:00 - 52 minutes - 41 MBIn this 10 part series we will have conversations with couples and individuals who continue to navigate the Pandemic either in partnership or without partnership and to dive deeper into how relationships are handling this ongoing pandemic as we enter the second full year. This week Adam and Marisol speak with Kristen Masi. She is an Astrologer and Coach who lives in Boulder Colorado. During the Pandemic she chose to take a conscious sabbatical from seeking romantic partnership and is now b...
94. Pandemic Partnership: Patrick & Ariel
March 10, 2022 04:00 - 38 minutes - 28.2 MBIn this 10 part series we will have conversations with couples and individuals who continue to navigate the Pandemic either in partnership or without partnership and to dive deeper into how relationships are handling this ongoing pandemic as we enter the second full year. This weeks couple is Patrick and Ariel. They are a married couple from Asheville who share a love of travel and their two dogs. Patrick Casale is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health and Addictions Therapist. He is the owner ...
93. Pandemic Partnership: Erica & Matt
March 03, 2022 04:00 - 47 minutes - 32.9 MBIn this 10 part series we will have conversations with couples and individuals who continue to navigate the Pandemic either in partnership or without partnership and to dive deeper into how relationships are handling this ongoing pandemic as we enter the second full year. Erica and Matthew met in 2004 in Maui and fell in love in New Orleans shortly thereafter. Since then, They spent a lot of time traveling the world, working and learning as they went. Ultimately they started their own busi...
92. To Raise a Boy
February 24, 2022 04:00 - 31 minutes - 24.3 MBFor the season three finale, a Reading Aloud first! Adam actually "reads aloud" an excerpt from the book "To Raise A Boy" by Emma Brown. The couple deep dives into what it means to raise a boy in todays society. Brown describes the "boy" box as having thick walls, a firmly engrained idea of what it means to be a male and highlights that in today's world girls have thinner walls and many examples of different ways to be a girl or woman. Adam and Marisol discuss their personal experiences with...
Ego and Embarrassment
February 17, 2022 05:00 - 34 minutes - 26.1 MBWhile Marisol was doing a Peloton workout, the instructor was acting goofy, she caught herself, and then decided you know what... "You will never be too much for someone who can't get enough of you." Living your true self can be liberating, it can connect you to your heritage, and it can even be a feminist act. But what happens when being your true self, becomes too much for your partner? Can you be "too much" "too forward" "too direct"? Do those things keep you from tuning into how the other...
91. Ego and Embarrassment
February 17, 2022 04:00 - 34 minutes - 26.1 MBWhile Marisol was doing a Peloton workout, the instructor was acting goofy, she caught herself, and then decided you know what... "You will never be too much for someone who can't get enough of you." Living your true self can be liberating, it can connect you to your heritage, and it can even be a feminist act. But what happens when being your true self, becomes too much for your partner? Can you be "too much" "too forward" "too direct"? Do those things keep you from tuning into how the othe...
90. Relationship Hacks
February 10, 2022 04:00 - 29 minutes - 21.2 MBWe LOVE, LOVE! No, not the show, but the Holiday. As we approach Valentines Day, Adam and Marisol discuss relationship hacks. A "Hack" is a tip, trick, or advice that works to solve a relatively small problem and therefore optimizes your relationship. This episode is made up of advice from you, the listeners! The couple shares listeners hacks and gives feedback, if the hack has been successful for them or not and why. Understanding how couples work together and ways that they can work bett...
89. Reading Aloud
February 03, 2022 04:00 - 23 minutes - 17.8 MBWhy name your podcast "Reading Aloud" when you don't actually read aloud in the podcast? What effect has hosting a podcast had on your life? Marisol and Adam kick off the podcast with the explanation as to why the Reading Aloud Podcast, is called "Reading Aloud." The couple also discusses opening up their lives to let the world listen in. The Asheville couple explains that the podcast all got started when they presented a Pecha Kucha (pronounced PEA CHA KU CHA.) A storytelling format whe...
88. Modern Man
January 27, 2022 04:00 - 38 minutes - 40 MBWhat is the evolving role of men in the modern world? Men in today’s world are at a crossroads - one of both accountability and opportunity. Marisol and Adam discuss Adam's work in this space, passion for building male community and how he became interested in this work. More than ever before, men need networks of support, accountability and community to help them navigate and thrive through their personal and professional lives. The pandemic has highlighted the weak foundation of connecti...
87. Fashion Therapy
January 20, 2022 04:00 - 30 minutes - 23.5 MBWhat we wear and how we wear it is a powerful outlet for self-expression. It’s more than just a fashion statement; it’s a reflection of ourselves. Marisol talks all things fashion, therapy, and puffy coats in this episode dedicated to her Asheville based business, SolReflection. In this 2 part series Adam and Marisol take an episode each to talk about what they are passionate about, what they do for a living, and what fuels their fire. Marisol goes first, and talks about starting a busine...
86. Relationship Rollercoaster
January 13, 2022 04:00 - 29 minutes - 23 MBWhat if we are never as happy as we were before having a baby? There are ups and downs in every marriage or relationship. Marisol and Adam discuss their relationship as it stands now and how playing the long game can help get you through the rollercoaster of a relationship. Although Adam is not your "typical" sports fan he draws on a sports analogy for this episode; the idea that a relationship can have a "championship window" and how the foundation of a relationship (or the foundation of a ...
85. 2022 Intention Setting
January 06, 2022 04:00 - 34 minutes - 26 MB2022 is officially here and Marisol and Adam break down their intentions, hopes, goals, and words for the year ahead. Marisol warns listeners to be carful what word they chose for the year, noting that last year her word was "courage" and boy did that come up time and time again, with Covid, Fertility, pre-term birth concerns, and more. Sometimes you just don't know the power of your word until you are smack dab in the middle of a hurricane. The New Year is a time for reflection, rebirth, ...
84. Holding Space
December 30, 2021 04:00 - 26 minutes - 19.6 MBHow do we hold space for our partner's greatness? How do we hold space silently for others? How do you balance being quiet and strong while still holding one anther accountable? How has the Patriarchy kept men from being able to hold space for their wives or for friends? These questions and more shape the conversation on todays episode of Reading Aloud. Marisol and Adam contemplate men's emerging role in society and how we can give power to women rising. Marisol explains the concept of an...
83. Blue Christmas
December 23, 2021 04:00 - 19 minutes - 14.7 MBMarisol and Adam discuss the complexities of Christmas in the time of Corona. The episode starts off with Adam and Marisol sharing favorite holiday traditions of quite, Christmas lights, church services, and music. Moving into current day, Marisol and Adam get vulnerable about their experience of anxiety, fear, expectations, joy, sadness, and anger surrounding Covid-19 at Christmas. They discuss the relenting variants that cause a whiplash of emotions in some and exhaustion and burn out i...
82. Tequila Thoughts
December 16, 2021 04:00 - 14 minutes - 14 MBIts taco soup night at Colette house which means...Tequila! Marisol and Adam discuss the lure of celebrities over dinner and attempt to play a game of crush or no crush. Enjoy this fun and light episode of Reading Aloud Podcast. Send us a DM and let us know if you like the new proposed podcast name! In this episode the couple has been watching Making the Cut, and Adam recognizes that he may have developed a celebrity crush on Heidi Klum. This sparks the larger discussion of if all celebrit...
81. Parenting Roles
December 09, 2021 04:00 - 26 minutes - 27.2 MBMarisol and Adam discuss what roles they play as new parents and how they try to navigate self-care with caring for the family.
80. Finding Joy
December 02, 2021 04:00 - 23 minutes - 25.2 MBHaving a newborn baby and full time jobs while navigating a global pandemic can be stressful but Marisol and Adam are still able to find peace, love and joy. Listen in to hear them talk about how.
79. How's Our Relationship Doing
November 25, 2021 04:00 - 28 minutes - 29.2 MBAs Marisol and Adam get ready to return to work from baby leave they dive into how this time together has both positively and negatively impacted their relationship.
78. Ode To Trouser
November 18, 2021 04:00 - 53 minutes - 54.9 MBIn this powerful and emotional episode, Marisol and Adam pay homage to their beloved dog Trouser who passed away 10 days after Neo (their first child) was born.
77. The First Three Days
November 11, 2021 04:00 - 31 minutes - 32.5 MBMarisol and Adam recap the high-lights and low-lights of the first three days after Baby Neo's birth. Tune in as they learn to appreciate the special moments while navigating a low milk supply.
76. Our Birth Story
November 04, 2021 04:00 - 43 minutes - 45.4 MBWhat better way to kick off Season 3 than with the story of our baby, Neo Luther, arriving earthside! Listen to Marisol & Adam's birth story and try not to cry, or just join them as they cry.
75. We're having the baby!
March 11, 2021 09:00 - 15 minutes - 19.5 MBIn this last episode of Season 2, Marisol and Adam celebrate making it to term with their pregnancy and discuss how they plan to get this baby out! Hint: It includes sex and walking like a penguin.
Reading Aloud: We're having the baby!
March 11, 2021 09:00 - 15 minutes - 19.5 MBIn this last episode of Season 2, Marisol and Adam celebrate making it to term with their pregnancy and discuss how they plan to get this baby out! Hint: It includes sex and walking like a penguin.
74. Our Thoughts On The Bachelor
March 04, 2021 09:00 - 46 minutes - 51.9 MBAfter recent events, the entire Bachelor franchise is having to deal with it's deeply rooted issues of perpetuating systemic racism - about damn time! But as fans of the show, Marisol and Adam have some issues to talk though as they determine their own relationship and accountability with the show.
Reading Aloud: Our Thoughts On The Bachelor
March 04, 2021 09:00 - 46 minutes - 51.9 MBAfter recent events, the entire Bachelor franchise is having to deal with it's deeply rooted issues of perpetuating systemic racism - about damn time! But as fans of the show, Marisol and Adam have some issues to talk though as they determine their own relationship and accountability with the show.
Reading Aloud: Our Thoughts On The Bachelor
March 04, 2021 09:00 - 46 minutes - 51.9 MBAfter recent events, the entire Bachelor franchise is having to deal with it's deeply rooted issues of perpetuating systemic racism - about damn time! But as fans of the show, Marisol and Adam have some issues to talk though as they determine their own relationship and accountability with the show.
Reading Aloud: Boy or Girl? Who cares!
February 25, 2021 09:00 - 28 minutes - 33.8 MBTune is as Marisol and Adam share their feelings about wanting the baby to be born as one sex or the other. Is this something that's even worth caring about? Everyone seems to have an opinion!
73. Boy or Girl? Who cares!
February 25, 2021 09:00 - 28 minutes - 33.8 MBTune is as Marisol and Adam share their feelings about wanting the baby to be born as one sex or the other. Is this something that's even worth caring about? Everyone seems to have an opinion!
72. Our Fertility Journey Part 9
February 18, 2021 09:00 - 23 minutes - 27.6 MBMarisol is feeling "dark days" ahead but that's super confusing to Mr. Positive (Adam) because they're about to have a baby! So which is it dark days or happy joy? Listen in for the discussion.
Reading Aloud: Our Fertility Journey Part 9
February 18, 2021 09:00 - 23 minutes - 27.6 MBMarisol is feeling "dark days" ahead but that's super confusing to Mr. Positive (Adam) because they're about to have a baby! So which is it dark days or happy joy? Listen in for the discussion.
71. Our Fertility Journey Part 8
February 11, 2021 09:00 - 23 minutes - 27.3 MBIn part 8 of the fertility journey series, it's time to celebrate because Marisol and Adam have been taken out of the high-risk category! And now that full-term feels possible, they discuss what each of them is going to need to make it through the rest of the pregnancy.
Reading Aloud: Our Fertility Journey Part 8
February 11, 2021 09:00 - 23 minutes - 27.3 MBIn part 8 of the fertility journey series, it's time to celebrate because Marisol and Adam have been taken out of the high-risk category! And now that full-term feels possible, they discuss what each of them is going to need to make it through the rest of the pregnancy.
Reading Aloud: So You Think You Know Me?
February 04, 2021 09:00 - 25 minutes - 30.6 MBMarisol and Adam get into a fun discussion about things people assume about them that are anything but true. Also, tune in for their thoughts on this latest season on The Bachelor and why 's time for some accountability.
70. So You Think You Know Me?
February 04, 2021 09:00 - 25 minutes - 30.6 MBMarisol and Adam get into a fun discussion about things people assume about them that are anything but true. Also, tune in for their thoughts on this latest season on The Bachelor and why 's time for some accountability.
69. Our Fertility Journey Part 7
January 28, 2021 09:00 - 32 minutes - 37 MBIn part 7 of the fertility journey series, Marisol and Adam celebrate the fact that they've reached 31 weeks of pregnancy while trying to figure out how to both prepare for Baby Comet and stay connected to actually being pregnant.
Reading Aloud: Our Fertility Journey Part 7
January 28, 2021 09:00 - 32 minutes - 37 MBIn part 7 of the fertility journey series, Marisol and Adam celebrate the fact that they've reached 31 weeks of pregnancy while trying to figure out how to both prepare for Baby Comet and stay connected to actually being pregnant.
Reading Aloud: Death Part Deux
January 21, 2021 09:00 - 30 minutes - 35.7 MBWith death surrounding us a lot these days, Marisol and Adam return to discuss one of their favorite topics - heavily informed by their obsession with the hit series Pose.
68. Death Part Deux
January 21, 2021 09:00 - 30 minutes - 35.7 MBWith death surrounding us a lot these days, Marisol and Adam return to discuss one of their favorite topics - heavily informed by their obsession with the hit series Pose.
67. Should One Person Rule The Day?
January 14, 2021 09:00 - 32 minutes - 37.3 MBHow do you handle your partner when they want to "guide" your family through the day but things don't end up working out? How do you ask for what you need, while paying attention to their request? Marisol and Adam find themselves having to work out a difficult part of their day - and recorded it all for your listening pleasure!
Reading Aloud: Should One Person Rule The Day?
January 14, 2021 09:00 - 32 minutes - 37.3 MBHow do you handle your partner when they want to "guide" your family through the day but things don't end up working out? How do you ask for what you need, while paying attention to their request? Marisol and Adam find themselves having to work out a difficult part of their day - and recorded it all for your listening pleasure!