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More Than What Made MeIsaac Rochell: Marriage, Identity, and the Power of Intentional GrowthCedric talks with NFL veteran and content creator Isaac Rochell about life after football, therapy, faith and what it means to grow as a man, husband, and leader at home. He reflects on the challenges of breaking generational cycles and learning how to show up with more intention in marriage, growth that’s clearly present in his relationship with Allison Kucharczyk.Check out Isaac's new podcast, Don't Worry I'll Ask.2025-05-151h 02
Babe and The Braids20. Raising Biracial Kids & How the NFL Affects our 'Baby Timeline'Allison & Isaac are BACK! And ready to start off 2022 with a bang - and that is…discussing babies and all the juicy details. Allison and Isaac were married back in April 2021 and ever since then, its been a reoccurring question. Listen in to find out their thoughts…2022-01-0530 min
Babe and The Braids19. When is the PERFECT Time to have Kids?After getting married in April 2021, Isaac and Allison are faced with a new question - when are you planning on having kids. Throughout your relationship, people are always looking forward to the next step, but when should you take that next step? Isaac and Allison sit down and talk about their thoughts on having kids - when, how many, and how the NFL affects this decision.2021-08-1122 minBabe and The Braids18. Being Married in the NFLIn today's episode, Isaac and I discuss the ins and outs of their relationship as it pertains to the NFL. They go into detail on the decisions in their relationship and when they felt it was the right time to make them. Did the NFL affect those decisions?2021-08-0541 minBabe and The Braids16. Life After THE WEDDING... Is the "Honeymoon Phase" Real?In this episode, Isaac and I talk about life after marriage. Everyone always emphasizes that "honeymoon phase"...but what's the reality? What is life like after marriage? We talk about the difficulties of living together, making big life decisions, and finding independence in your relationship.2021-07-2846 minBabe and The Braids17. Dating a College Athlete & Being Long DistanceIn this episode, Isaac and Allie discuss what life was like while dating in college. With Isaac being a college athlete, their relationship went through different stages compared to a typical college relationship, in addition to that, they were also long distance. Listen in to hear about their experience, struggles, and how their relationship was affected.2021-07-2834 minBabe and The Braids15. How We Handle STRESS + Where We've Been the Last 4 MonthsIt has been a crazy 4 months! With moving, planning a wedding, getting a job across the country, starting a new business, AND renovating a house.. it's been a whirlwind. Isaac and Allie sit down and go through everything they've been through the past few months and how it's affected their relationship.2021-04-2656 minBabe and The Braids14. Wedding Planning in COVID + What NOT to DoAn episode covering all of our wedding shenanigans. Planning your wedding isn't easy...but then throw COVID into the mix and hell why not add in a destination venue?! Isaac and Allison discuss all the problems they've faced while planning their wedding and how they've overcame these obstacles. Whether you're planning a wedding right now and want some tips, or are just here for the drama - tune in to this juicy episode!2021-02-0140 minBabe and The Braids13. How to Grow Together instead of Growing ApartIn this episode, Isaac and I talk about going through transition periods in your relationship. Whether that be graduating from college, moving to a new city, starting a new job, or even moving in together. Different transition periods can make or break a relationship. Are you growing with your partner or growing apart? Send in your relationship questions to babeandthebraidspodcast@gmail.com and I can be answered in an upcoming video!2020-10-3037 minBabe and The Braids12. We're ENGAGED! How It Happened + All The DetailsIn this episode, Isaac and I talk allllll things engagement + proposal! We discuss the proposal plans from our perspectives and dive deep into what the day looked like for both of us. We have some exciting announcements as well so be sure to tune in! Send in your relationship questions to babeandthebraidspodcast@gmail.com and I can be answered in an upcoming video!2020-10-0945 minBabe and The Braids11. Dating a Black Man + Getting Pulled Over by PoliceALL MONEY MADE FROM THIS PODCAST WILL BE DONATED TO THE BLACK LIVES MATTER MOVEMENT. Let’s continue talking about racism. In this episode, Isaac and Allie answer questions regarding racism and how they deal with it as a couple. Discussions such as getting pulled over, the perception of black men in society, and how we will discuss race with our future children are all discussed in this episode. We’re using our platform to talk about racism and address these topics head-on. We discuss from both of our perspectives, isaac being a black man, and myself being a whit...2020-07-021h 14Babe and The Braids10. Let's Talk About Racism + The Black Lives Matter MovementLet's talk about racism. This topic is long overdue. In this podcast episode, Isaac and I sit down and discuss racism in America, the Black Lives Matter Movement, and most importantly, George Floyd. Isaac and I have taken the past week away from social media, allowing black voices to be amplified. During the time away, we've been educating ourselves and diving deeper into this very necessary discussion. Now, we're using our platform to talk about racism and address these topics head-on. We discuss from both of our perspectives, isaac being a black man, and myself being a white woman. T...2020-06-1145 minBabe and The Braids09. Questions All Interracial Couples Get AskedToday we sit down and answer the most commonly asked questions that interracial couples get asked. We talk about our families and how they feel, if we're attracted to only white/black, and some more interesting topics.2020-05-0735 minBabe and The Braids08. Surviving a Relationship in Quarantine + Handling FightsIn today's podcast, Isaac and I discuss how we've been coping with quarantine. Being in a relationship during a situation like this can be tough, especially when living in a small apartment. Listen in to hear how we're dealing with disagreements. Send in your relationship questions to babeandthebraidspodcast@gmail.com and I can be answered in an upcoming video! 2020-04-0944 minBabe and The Braids07. Splitting Rent with My NFL BoyfriendIn today's podcast, Isaac and I discuss how we split expenses and why we split rent between the two of us. We answer a few questions and discuss what it's like being in a relationship with someone that makes significantly more money. Should the guy have to pay every time? Why?
Send in your relationship questions to babeandthebraidspodcast@gmail.com and I can be answered in an upcoming video!2020-02-0845 minBabe and The Braids06. Dealing with Racism in Our RelationshipIn today's podcast, Isaac and I discuss some of the comments on recent videos pertaining to our relationship. We answer a few questions and discuss what it's like being in a relationship with someone of a different race.
Send in your relationship questions to babeandthebraidspodcast@gmail.com and I can be answered in an upcoming video!2020-01-0444 minBabe and The Braids05. Moving In Together Before Marriage | Why We DidIsaac and Allison sit down and discuss the idea of moving in together before marriage. After dating for 5 years, they struggled with their previous decision to wait until marriage. When Allison moved to California, the idea became more and more appealing. Listen in to hear more!2019-12-0455 minBabe and The Braids04. Are Long-Distance Relationships Worth It?In today's podcast, Isaac and I discuss what it was like being in a long-distance relationship. 3 out of the 5 years Isaac and Allie have been dating were long distance. In this episode, listen in to hear how they dealt with certain situations and if they think it's worth it.2019-11-221h 04Babe and The Braids03. Dating Someone with a Different ReligionIn today's episode, Isaac and Allison dive into dating someone with a different religion. Isaac, growing up in the Baptist church, lived a more conservative and stricter upbringing when it came to religion. When they met, they were in two different places, religion wise. Listen in to see how they handled the important topic that is religion and how they have gotten to the place they're at now. 2019-11-0759 minBabe and The Braids02. Introducing My Interracial Boyfriend to My ParentsIn today's episode, Isaac and Allison discuss how Isaac was introduced to Allison's parents. They dive into the topic of race and how it pertains to people's perceptions regarding the character of an individual. Listen in to see how Isaac and Allison approached "meeting the parents". 2019-10-3130 minBabe and The Braids01. I Found My Engagement Ring Prank!!In this episode, we prank my sister and tell Allie found an engagement ring and doesn't like it. Listen in to hear Allie freak out to her family and her sister reacts big time!2019-10-2434 minBabe and The BraidsIntro. A Look Into Our Interracial RelationshipWhat's up everyone! Welcome to our first official podcast! In today's podcast, Isaac and Allie discuss their unique relationship and how they came to be Babe and the Braids. They're different races, different religions, and grew up in totally different environments. Listen in to hear how they first met and what you can expect from the Podcast!2019-10-1526 min