Podcast Episodes

Newlyweds in Our 50s: 4-Month Marriage Check-In

Episode 38

In Episode 38, we give an honest update on being four months into marriage—what we’ve learned, where we’re thriving, and what we’re still figuring out. Some might say, “You’ve only been married 4 mon…

Published on 4 months, 4 weeks ago

Quick Fix Nation: Can Society’s Problems Be Solved Overnight?

Episode 37

In this episode of Love, Growth, and Narratives, we ask a hard question: Are there really quick fixes for any of society’s biggest problems? With most political terms lasting just 2, 4, or 6 years, p…

Published on 5 months, 1 week ago

Breaking the Grind… and Suddenly We’re Old

Episode 36

We used to laugh at older folks complaining about sore backs, forgetting things, and needing reading glasses—but now, as aging Gen Xers, we’re becoming them. In this episode, we talk about the strang…

Published on 5 months, 2 weeks ago

Gen X: The Forgotten Middle Child of History

Episode 35

Stuck between the Boomers who raised us and the Millennials who reshaped culture, Gen X has always been the overlooked middle child of history. We grew up self-sufficient, shaped by a world that was …

Published on 5 months, 3 weeks ago

Are We Addicted to Grievance?

In today’s political climate, are we fighting for something meaningful, or are we just addicted to the fight itself? As both sides revel in outrage and mockery, we risk losing more than elections—we …

Published on 5 months, 4 weeks ago

Blended Families – The Love, The Struggles, and The Growth

Episode 34

Blending families is never simple—whether it’s navigating relationships with stepchildren, co-parenting with exes, or integrating in-laws, from parents and siblings to lifelong friends. In this episo…

Published on 6 months ago

California’s AB 1333: The Attack on Your Right to Self-Defense

California is facing a dangerous shift in self-defense laws with AB 1333, a bill introduced by Assemblymember Rick Chavez Zbur that would change the state from a Castle Doctrine state to a Duty to Re…

Published on 6 months ago

Reclaiming the Conversation – Why We Started This Podcast

Episode 33

In this 33rd episode of Love, Growth, and Narratives, we take a step back to remember why we started this journey in the first place. Frustrated by the extreme rantings on the news and social media, …

Published on 6 months, 2 weeks ago

Better Schools Start at Home

Episode 32

In this episode of Love, Growth, and Narratives, Tiffany, an experienced teacher, breaks down the critical collaboration between parents and teachers in shaping a child’s education. With growing deba…

Published on 6 months, 2 weeks ago

LGN 31: Growth - Expanding Circles: In-Group Pride Without Out-Group Divide

Episode 31

In episode 31 of Love, Growth, and Narratives, we revisit the in-group/out-group dynamic from a fresh perspective. Back in episode 4, we explored the cognitive bias that shapes how we view those insi…

Published on 6 months, 3 weeks ago