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Reading Aloud199. Marisol Explains LifeBabies coming down from the cosmos on burlap sacks??? Yep, it's Marisol explains life. So strap in and listen to this wide ranging and hilarious episode. Check us out at https://readingaloud.captivate.fm (Subscribe, Download, and Review)Follow along on this journey through life on Instagram or facebook at @readingaloudpodcast or send us a message at readingaloudlove@gmail.comThanks for listening!2024-03-2834 minReading Aloud196. The Final IVF TransferListen in as Marisol and Adam recap the final IVF transfer of this seven year journey of building their family. How was this time so very different than all the others? Neo had some BIG FEELS about the whole situation, which impacted Marisol and Adam in completely different ways. They also give their thoughts on the recent Alabama Supreme Court decision that has impacted so many in that state who are in process of pursuing IVF. Check us out at https://readingaloud.captivate.fm (Subscribe, Download, and Review)Follow along on this journey through life...2024-03-0740 minReading Aloud194. On the threshold of new thingsMarisol and Adam discuss what has been going on in each others lives. Marisol recounts a work experience that was very Michael Scott in The Office and Adam talks about a work experience that sent him into a stressful trauma response. Marisol notes that something feels different within Adam and he breaks down how he has been feeling in the past few months. Adam lays out how he has been using his coping skills to take care of himself and navigate situations. Want more Reading Aloud Podcast? Become a member of our Pateron! Check us o...2024-02-2224 minReading Aloud187. Being IntentionalAs the year comes to a close, Marisol and Adam discuss why they set new years intentions and why being intentional is important to their relationship as a whole. The couple spends time discussing the differences between intention setting, manifesting, and resolutions and why they try to make intentionality a part of their lives as a whole. They discuss trust, tradition, and wrap up this past years "word of the year." Marisol and Adam also share news about their decision to have (or not have) a second child. Happy New Years! Want more Reading Aloud...2024-01-0433 minReading Aloud185. Holding Multiple TruthsYou can disagree with someone and still respect them. You can love parenthood and be resentful of what it did to your body. You can love your husband and not like him in the same moment. Holding two truths can be both difficult and necessary. Marisol and Adam reckon with dialectical thinking in this episode as they hold space for both not wanting to have their child undergo surgery, and having their child undergo surgery. Neo had eye surgery this past week and as he recovers, Marisol and Adam recount their experience with both Western...2023-12-2135 minReading Aloud184. You Ask Too Many QuestionsAs the end of the year nears, Marisol and Adam are starting to feel more stillness, space, and calm. Adam reflects that he is experiencing a welcoming back to his old identity and finding himself. One of his past enjoyments was the concept of group drawing activities and how he wants to do more of this again and how he sees this as deeply connected to building better conversations. Having to work as a group to both trust and respect each other in building something as one. 2023-12-1436 minReading Aloud181. Gratitude and MarriageMarisol and Adam share a little about their past weekend going to see Paw Patrol Live! and how they never imagined their lives revolving around a cartoon about dogs as much as it has. The couple spends time talking about gratitude as the Thanksgiving season is upon us and they ways that they show gratitude in their marriage. This sparks a discussion around the need for rest, burn out, and decision fatigue around parenting, family planning, career, and Marisols company, SolReflection. Want more Reading Aloud Podcast? Become a member of our Pateron! Check u...2023-11-2327 minReading Aloud178. Locker Room TalkWhen men are together in male-only spaces how does the dynamic of the conversation shift? Marisol and Adam recently had a construction crew working at their house and Marisol got to be a fly on the wall for this all-male construction crews daily interactions. The couple discuss Adams experience with locker room talk, Marisol's experience with a miscommunication with the project manager and how "her husband" was able to bridge the communications gap and smooth things over with the work crew. Want more Reading Aloud Podcast? Become a member of our Pateron! Check us out a...2023-11-0230 minReading Aloud175. Making Behavior Changes in a MarriageMarisol and Adam recount a weekend of arguments. During a fight, Marisol asks Adam to stop calling her "babe" during the argument and Adam just can seem to flip the switch and make the quick behavioral change Marisol was asking for. In this episode today, Adam asks Marisol how one is supposed to make that light switch behavioral change in the moment. The couple discusses respect, trust, giving over power in the marriage during this time of transition and transformation in their relationship. Want more Reading Aloud Podcast? Become a member of our Pateron! Check u...2023-10-1229 minReading Aloud173. Hormone StormMarisol and Adam are 1 day away from their egg retrieval as they go round two with IVF. Adam has been fighting an illness and Marisol has been feeling unsupported through this process. The couple takes time to talk through how each other are feeling and give an update on their sex goal for 2023. Want more Reading Aloud Podcast? Become a member of our Pateron! Check us out at https://readingaloud.captivate.fm (Subscribe, Download, and Review)Follow along on this journey through life on Instagram or facebook at @readingaloudpodcast or send us a m...2023-09-2824 minReading Aloud166. "Man Heart" & Calculated CourageMarisol asks Adam how he can both be open, venerable, and brave and at the same time have "man-heart" and send thumbs up emojis. Adam describes his experience with holding emotional boundaries, figuring out when and where he can have calculated courage and when he can shut off and compartmentalize for his own wellbeing. The couple discus how all of the hurt in the world, all of their personal hurt, and the weight of everyday things can pile on and become heartbreaking. Maybe practicing some "man-heart" can keep us all from feeling that heartbreak just a little less, so...2023-08-1035 minReading Aloud164. GriefMarisol and Adam discuss the grief they are experiencing after the miscarriage of their embryo that was implanted in their surrogate. One grief is all grief and Adam opens up about how he has been experiencing grief, how the loss of his mother has come back up, and how he has been falling into old habits and coping mechanisms. The couple continues to discuss how they will and are supporting one another through this difficult time. 2023-07-2723 minReading Aloud161. Finding Out About BabyThe Two Week Wait is over....sort of. Marisol and Adam's gestational carrier has blood work done to assess the viability of the embryo that was implanted the week prior. The blood work revealed a positive result, but the HCG levels were on the lower end. The surrogate has to go back in to have more bloodwork done to make sure that the levels have doubled after the weekend and this episode was recorded during the weekend while the couple waited to hear more news. Marisol and Adam discuss the "what-ifs," their fears, hopes, and plan B's. 2023-07-0629 minReading Aloud158. Embryo Transfer DayMarisol and Adam talk though the next steps in their surrogacy process. Marisol reflects on not being the birthing parent this time around and Adam shares his wisdom of ways to feel spiritually connected to the pregnancy and fetus when you are not the one carrying a child. Send us all the good vibes, thoughts, and prayers! Want more Reading Aloud Podcast? Become a member of our Pateron! Check us out at https://readingaloud.captivate.fm (Subscribe, Download, and Review)Follow along on this journey through life on Instagram or facebook a...2023-06-1523 minReading Aloud154. Like A MotherMom, mama, mother, mom, mommy... It's almost mothers day and Marisol and Adam sit down to talk about what it means to be a "mom" what society says motherhood is, and why Marisol feels like these terms don't fit her. Is motherhood a physical attribute? A certain way of life? a descriptor of a relationship between two people? What labels do you identify as? Want more Reading Aloud Podcast? Become a member of our Pateron! Check us out at https://readingaloud.captivate.fm (Subscribe, Download, and Review)Follow along on this journey through l...2023-05-1827 minReading Aloud152. Surrogacy Process, How-ToSurrogacy, its not just for Kim Kardashian! Since starting the surrogacy process Adam and Marisol have had many questions and preconceived notions from their community about starting the surrogacy process and what their experience has been like so for. Marisol and Adam use this episode to break down the main steps in the surrogacy process and how they have navigated it without a surrogacy agency. 2023-05-0427 minReading Aloud150. The little Things (re-release)A re-release of one of our most popular episodes; The little things. In 2019 Marisol and Adam each chose 5 little things(or pet-peeves) that the other one did and got two minutes to state their case as to why that other person should stop doing that thing. The couple debates little things from showing up to the dinner table late (and making a once hot dinner, now cold) to showing up to parties too early and denying a grand entrance. All couples have small habits that annoy their partner and Adam and Marisol use this opportunity to air some grievances...2023-04-2028 minReading Aloud149. Our Fertility Journey pt. 1 (re-release)Marisol notes that she does not like talking about her fertility, that it feels deeply personal and that she is nervous about talking about it publicly. Three years later and the Marisol and Adam have grown to talk about fertility, infertility, making babies, IVF and the surrogate process a whole lot! Join us as we listen back on pt. 1 of our fertility series. This was the first time we put out a deeply personal episode related to growing our family and adding children into our lives. This episode originally aired on 11/21/2019 and for those doing the math...2023-04-1335 minReading Aloud146. Grieving the "Only Child" stageAs Marisol and Adam move forward with surrogacy, Marisol recounts the feelings of grief and loss she is experiencing at this otherwise joyful and exciting time. The couple went out of town this weekend with their son, Neo and noted that it felt like Neo had recently taken a large developmental leap. They both shared how he felt more connected to Marisol more cuddly than ever before. Adding to your family and having a second child is a happy and good thing, but the underside of that is the feeling that you are abandoning your "only child." Changing your...2023-03-2325 minReading Aloud145. Fantasizing in your Marriage and the Role of EscapismTake the red pill or the blue pill... fantasizing about how your life might look if you weren't with the person you married, or if you didn't have kids, or if you never took that job offer. Perfectly normal and healthy form of escapism or a hurtful practice towards your partner? Marisol and Adam discuss the times where they feel distance from one another and what role escapism plays in resetting their togetherness or continues to push the pattern of separateness along. whether it is zoning out on the couch instead of actually reconnecting, nitpicking the others non-verbal cues...2023-03-1634 minReading Aloud139. Fighting about money & sticking to a budgetHow do you are your husband/wife/partner approach a budget? how do you get on the same page about saving money and reaching your financial goals? Marisol and Adam discuss a recent fight they had around the family budget and strategize ways the fight could have gone better and how they each tackle ways to save money. Spending and saving money can be a triggering subject for so many couples and is often a point of contention in many marriages, listen in as Marisol and Adam navigate their different perspectives. If you are curious about the...2023-02-0236 minReading Aloud131. The Emotional Toll of IVFAfter receiving some difficult news at their latest IVF appointment for baby number two, both Marisol and Adam are in an emotional state. As they recap the experience, different perspectives lead to an argument about how Adam was communicating his overwhelm. Listen in real-time as they hash out the emotional rollercoaster of this IVF journey while trying to find solid ground for their relationship. Want more Reading Aloud Podcast? Become a member of our Pateron! Check us out at https://readingaloud.captivate.fm (Subscribe, Download, and Review)Follow along on this j...2022-11-1733 minReading Aloud128. Affording A Second ChildKids can be expensive. Marisol and Adam discuss finances and check-in with one another about the cost and spending that comes along with adding another child into your life. Marisol and Adam talk about alternatives to the nuclear family and priorities when it comes to what they need to provide for a baby. Want more Reading Aloud Podcast? Become a member of our Pateron! Check us out at https://readingaloud.captivate.fm (Subscribe, Download, and Review)Follow along on this journey through life on Instagram or facebook at @readingaloudpodcast or send us a m...2022-10-2714 minReading Aloud126. Giving up on the Bachelor?Marisol and Adam discuss their recent experiences with ABC's The Bachelor and what has lead them to proclaim that they will no longer be tuning in. Did the show take things to far? where do you draw the line with over editing and the producers taking control over a storyline? Marisol and Adam discuss their perspectives, how they see themselves in the characters, and if they think they will ever tune in again. Want more Reading Aloud Podcast? Become a member of our Pateron! Check us out at https://readingaloud.captivate.fm (Subscribe, Download, and R...2022-10-1329 minReading Aloud125. Sex TherapyHow often are you and your spouse having sex? How often do you want to be having sex with your spouse? Marisol and Adam discuss their ideal sex life and what they need to maintain a physical and erotic connection in the day to day of their busy lives. Managing a toddler and a sex life can be a tricky balance and should Marisol have stuck with her initial plan to become a sex therapist? Want more Reading Aloud Podcast? Become a member of our Pateron! Check us out at https://readingaloud.captivate.fm (Subscribe, D...2022-10-0629 minReading Aloud124. Am I pregnant?Marisol continues to struggle with getting her hopes up with infertility. While they have a plan in place for next steps toward a second child; hope, luck, and chance are still at the back of her mind each month as they stop taking birth control. Marisol and Adam check in with each other around how they are dealing with this, their upcoming plans to leave on a beach vacation, and their next steps with their fertility journey. Want more Reading Aloud Podcast? Become a member of our Pateron! Check us out at https://readingaloud.captivate.f...2022-09-2926 minReading Aloud121. Having a Second Child? pt. 1Marisol and Adam discuss adding another child to their family. The couple discusses their current family dynamic and their son, Neo's longing for being social. Marisol describes her experiences of swinging back and fourth between feeling really ready to have another baby and at times feeling like she absolutely could not handle it. Marisol and Adam both describe the institutive feeling of knowing if your family is complete or not. Will they come to a decision by the end of the episode? ...probably not. Want more Reading Aloud Podcast? Become a member of our Pateron! C...2022-09-0828 minReading Aloud117. Making Blanket StatementsAdams shares his frustrations with societies propensity to make blanket statements. Marisol and Adam discuss broad sweeping generalizations and how being quick to judgement keeps people from making true connections and a sense of shared respect. Adam unpacks his feelings around the current flooding in Kentucky and a current situation he has found himself in that has been ruffling his feathers. Want more Reading Aloud Podcast? Become a member of our Pateron! Check us out at https://readingaloud.captivate.fm (Subscribe, Download, and Review)Follow along on this journey through life on Instagram o...2022-08-1124 minReading Aloud115. We Had a BreakthroughMarisol and Adam had a major breakthrough in their relationship communication. A miscommunication that could have turned into a major fight, didn't. How? Why? Tune in to find out. Oh yeah, and they discuss what their opening lines would be a contestant on the Bachelorette and/or Bachelor, why Marisol is excited to see Neo, and who's been drinking all the water in the house!?!Want more Reading Aloud Podcast? Become a member of our Patreon! Check us out at https://readingaloud.captivate.fm (Subscribe, Download, and Review)Follow along on this...2022-07-2829 minReading Aloud112. Roe v. WadeMarisol and Adam engage each other in a conversation about their feelings around the recent supreme court ruling that overturned Roe v. Wade. Marisol asks Adam to speak through his feelings and shares that she has felt his silence over the past week and it has felt overwhelming, even as she is coming into this conversation with such fire and anger. Have you and your partner shared openly about feelings and emotions surrounding charged topics? How do you navigate these "feelings" talks with a partner who may be more analytical or shut off to their emotional side? Listen in...2022-07-0714 minReading Aloud110. Where the Far Left Meets the Far RightIs it a political spectrum or is it a political circle? After Marisol posted on social media about the wellness and yoga community being a part of the insurrection at the Capital on January 6th she received a lot of feedback and comments surrounding the extremism that can be found in the wellness community. Adam describes this idea of a political circle, where the further you dig, you will eventually find common ground with someone digging from the other side. In the same way we see political moderates find commonality on an array of issues, political extremists from both...2022-06-2334 minReading Aloud109. Balancing positive and negative perspectives in a relationshipMarisol and Adam share that they are currently on lockdown after Neo, their son, tested positive for covid-19. Marisol explains how her birthday plans were effected by the families current health situation and how she is trying to balance finding the positive in the situation (family time, back in the bubble, reconnection) with her negative feelings (disappointment, fear, missing out on extended family and community time). The couple then has a contentious discussion around the balance of reactions and the ability to have your own authentic reaction without overshadowing the space your partner needs to experience their own feelings...2022-06-1626 minReading Aloud104. Welcoming BackMarisol and Adam kick off season 5 with updates on what's been going on in their lives these past 10 weeks. Dog missed connections, new family members, momentous occasions, and the idea of welcoming back memories within the body are all discussed. Marisol reflects on the one year anniversary of going into labor, connecting with Neo and how we can feel memories and traumas within the body and even passed down generationally. Want more Reading Aloud Podcast? Become a member of our Pateron! Check us out at https://readingaloud.captivate.fm (Subscribe, Download, and Review)F...2022-05-1232 minReading Aloud103. Pandemic Partnership: Chama WoydakIn 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 grief that comes with losing those friends, and the idea of collective community care. Covid really brought to light t...2022-05-0545 minReading Aloud102. Pandemic Partnership: Kenya & CherylIn 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 to be around. Marisol and Adam discuss with them how their relationship changed during the pandemic, how Cheryl i...2022-04-2853 minReading Aloud91. Ego and EmbarrassmentWhile 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 person is feeling in the moment? Marisol and...2022-02-1734 minReading Aloud89. Reading AloudWhy 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 where a presenter shows 20 slides for 20 seconds of commentary each. Their Pecha Kucha...2022-02-0323 minReading Aloud88. Modern ManWhat 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 connection that many men have in their lives. Marisol and Adam share several stories of men fee...2022-01-2738 minReading Aloud86. Relationship RollercoasterWhat 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 sports team) can impact the ability to have multiple championship...2022-01-1329 minReading Aloud85. 2022 Intention Setting2022 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, and refocusing. Adam's word came to him quickly, he...2022-01-0634 minReading Aloud84. Holding SpaceHow 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 energetic match and recounts past relationships where that were a mismatch...2021-12-3026 minReading Aloud83. Blue ChristmasMarisol 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 in others and their perspective on how the pressure of the holiday can add to this. Finding stillness, light, and...2021-12-2319 minReading Aloud82. Tequila ThoughtsIts 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 celebrities fit into Crush or No Crush...2021-12-1614 min
Reading Aloud70. So You Think You Know Me?Marisol 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. 2021-02-0425 min
Reading Aloud69. Our Fertility Journey Part 7In 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. 2021-01-2832 min
Reading Aloud68. Death Part DeuxWith 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. 2021-01-2130 min
Reading Aloud67. Should One Person Rule The Day?How 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! 2021-01-1432 min
Reading Aloud66. What's Your Word Of The Year?Happy New Year everyone! So, what's your word for 2021? Listen in as Marisol and Adam discuss their words, how they picked them and why it can be so meaningful. 2021-01-0723 min
Reading Aloud65. How We Believe In MiraclesHow do you keep your faith in miracles? Is it something that you just think about or say aloud? Or it is an active daily practice? Listen in as Marisol and Adam describe why they believe finding peace with the mystery is so very very important. 2020-12-2430 min
Reading Aloud64. Our Fertility Journey Part 6In part 6 of the fertility journey series, shit got real again as Marisol and Adam find out that they are at a high risk for pre-term labor. They sit down to discuss what this means and how they're both dealing with the news. 2020-12-1741 min
Reading Aloud62. Does A Baby Make You Grow ApartHow will having this new baby impact Marisol and Adam's relationship with each-other? Adam's interesting reactions to the baby's belly kicks bring up a conversation about their developing relationship with the baby and Marisol's fear of being left out. 2020-12-0329 min
Reading Aloud61. Groundhog Day, Thanksgiving and DepressionHow are you approaching this upcoming holiday season during the pandemic? Marisol and Adam discuss the ways that the pandemic is impacting their lives as it continues to drag on. Also - hear a teaser for a new ReadingAloud project coming on Jan. 1st!! 2020-11-2634 min
Reading Aloud60. Adams Solo JourneyAfter Marisol and Adam suss out an argument and some funny details about their days, Adam tells you the story and personal takeaways from his recent 8 day 7 night epic canoeing trip down the Buffalo River in Arkansas. If you ever struggled with prioritizing or trusting yourself - this episode if for you. 2020-11-1934 min
Reading Aloud59. #1 or #2?This is a question that we must all ask ourselves, especially in our relationships and busy lives. But are Marisol and Adam talking about what you think they're talking about? Listen to find out and get ready to give us your answer!2020-11-1213 minReading Aloud56. This Is The Last TimeMarisol and Adam begin to contend with the fact that getting closer to welcoming a new family member means that their doing things as a couple (+Trouser) for the last time. We also figure out why Adam has stopped drinking! 2020-10-2230 min
Reading Aloud55. Sex and PregnancyListen in as Marisol and Adam get real real about sex during pregnancy. 'Nuf said. Not safe for (our) parents! 2020-10-1527 min
Reading Aloud53. Dealing With FearAs Marisol and Adam navigate through the first stages of pregnancy, their unique ways of handling the situation begin to shine through. So when Marisol has to deal with a little baby scare in the first trimester, it sparks a conversation about how each of them handle fear and what they can learn from each-other. 2020-09-2417 min
Reading Aloud52. Our Fertility Journey Part 5In part 5 of this fertility journey series, Marisol and Adam talk about the outcomes of IVF . It's a whole lot of feelings and, as always, a lot of laughs and a lot of love. 2020-09-1733 min
Reading Aloud51. Our Fertility Journey Part 4In part 4 on this ongoing series, Marisol and Adam continue through the IVF process and dive into deep conversation about how this journey is beginning to impact their interactions and relationship. 2020-09-0327 min
Reading Aloud50. Our Fertility Journey Part 3In part 3 on this ongoing series, Marisol and Adam begin the IVF process after over 3 years of trying to get pregnant. Emotions run high as all of a sudden multiple difficult decisions are presented. Which direction will they go? 2020-09-0155 min
Reading Aloud49. Dreams into realityOne thing that Marisol and Adam do really well together as a couple is bring dream to fruition. In this episode, they use the example of planning their wedding as an example of seeing a big idea into reality - and all the joy and difficulty that process brings! 2020-08-2026 min
Reading Aloud48. Let's Talk About FoodWhat's your fast food guilty pleasure? Is dinner time intentional space or a free for all? Find out who's the better cook as Marisol and Adam dive into the topic of food and their relationship. 2020-08-1331 min
Reading Aloud47. PolitickingHow do you have a friendly politics conversation as a couple? Get ready to laugh and debate as Marisol and Adam bounce around in this impromptu kitchen conversation from School House Rock to Nancy Pelosi to how smart they think they are. 2020-08-0624 min
Reading Aloud46. DeathMarisol and Adam have been reading lots of poetry lately and a recent poem on death resulted in this deep conversation about a topic that's not discussed enough. :TW: The conversation does cover the topic of suicide. 2020-07-3024 min
Reading Aloud44. Time Of The MonthIn this wide ranging conversation, recorded in the car, Marisol and Adam discuss the emotions of Marisol's monthly cycle - with Adam talking WAY TO MUCH - while also diving into their thoughts on LSD, existing within the grey area, hairy armpits and how some people thing Marisol is actually tall! 2020-07-1622 min
Reading Aloud42. Money Money MoneyWant to know how Marisol and Adam discuss MONEY in their relationship?? Want to hear them talk about their money with other couples!!! Well your in luck. In this special episode, the Reading Aloud podcast welcomes in their money focused book club for a groups couple conversation on one of the most scary and difficult topics relationships have to deal with. 2020-06-2640 min
Reading Aloud41. Love In The Time Of Corona: Part 11It's the final episode of the "Love In The Time Of Corona" series. Listen in and DREAM with Marisol and Adam as they keep the conversation going about how they dream together and support one another to be more creative in their relationship. It's a podcast full of endless possibilities!! 2020-06-2541 min
Reading Aloud39. Love In The Time Of Corona: Part 9In this episode, Marisol and Adam dive into the groundswell of awareness and change that is occurring in our country around issues of racial justice and the fight for equality. Listen in as they navigate how they discuss these times and issues within their own relationship. All the way from thoughts into actions. 2020-06-1150 min
Reading Aloud38. Love In The Time Of Corona: Part 8Listen in and hear Marisol and Adam turn a difficult situation - yes, they had a fight right before recording - into an intuitive, emotional and informative conversation about empathy. 2020-05-2838 min
Reading Aloud37. Love In The Time Of Corona: Part 7Love is in the air AND being created on television! In this weeks live episode, Marisol and Adam dive into one of their favorite topics - TV shows about love! The Bachelor, Love Is Blind ..... all the shows. Listen in to hear their conversation about why these shows are a must watch and how they feed Marisol and Adam's obsession about people finding true love. 2020-05-1448 min
Reading Aloud36. Love In The Time Of Corona: Part 6In this goofy yet meaningful conversation, Marisol and Adam are all "keyed up!" and SUPER tired. Tune in are listen to them explore how and why being in quarantine brings forward a new meaning of being "busy" and how they can support eachother to take personal space. 2020-05-0737 min
Reading Aloud35. Love In The Time Of Corona: Part 5In episode 5! of the Love In The Time Of Corona series, Marisol and Adam are seriously riding the highs and lows - ups and downs of quarantine. Join the conversation and listen to how each of them are trying to approach growth during this time. 2020-04-3041 min
Reading Aloud34. Love In The Time Of Corona: Part 4Are you finding yourself doing more dishes during quarantine? In this quick conversation, Marisol and Adam dive into how the quarantine impacts roles within the relationship; while Adam explores ways in which he can better ask for help. 2020-04-2320 min
Reading Aloud32. Love In The Time Of Corona: Part 2As the forth week of quarantine sets in Marisol and Adam discuss new ways of loving each other in the face of goofy fun and plenty of irritation. 2020-04-0947 min
Reading Aloud31. Love In The Time Of CoronaIn this first (virtual and LIVE) episode of the Love In The Time Of Corona series, Marisol and Adam discuss what it like for them to be in quarantine and how it's impacted their relationships - both with each-other and with their community. 2020-04-0239 min
Reading Aloud30. LIVE in OaklandMarisol and Adam gather with friends and friends of friends at a house party in Oakland, CA and discuss the significance of marriage, the deeper meaning behind the engagement period before marriage and what happens when you take an inventory of your life through your friendships. Fun fact: At least three of the couples there that night were engaged to be married in 2020. Wishing them all interesting and loving engagement periods, especially as they experience them through these odd pandemic times!2020-03-2647 min
Reading Aloud28. What our ex's would say about usAs usual, Marisol surprises Adam with a question out of left field and asks him to name what he thinks his ex’s would say were his worst qualities. Tune in to hear what both Marisol and Adam believe were the qualities their ex’s hated the most in them.2020-02-0621 min
Reading Aloud27. Anger Part DeuxFollowing up on a previous conversation this season on anger, Marisol and Adam dive in again to talk about how learning to constructively express this potent emotion can lead to a ton of personal growth in relationship. If you haven’t listened to the “Merry Christmas,” episode, catch up there for part 1 of this meaningful conversation.2020-01-3027 min
Reading Aloud26. Adam explains Star WarsIn this hilarious and amazing conversation, hear Adam's attempt to explain the entire Star Wars series to Marisol. Come for the bad Star Wars puns and stay to hear them master the art of complex explanations between opposite communicators. 2020-01-1628 min
Reading Aloud25. Endings & BeginningsIn this episode, Marisol and Adam challenge each another to define how they plan to take their new year's intentions from vision into tangible action in their day-to-day lives. It's easy to dream. It can be more challenging to do something about those dreams. Listen as they explore what they each intend to compost and seed in 2020.2020-01-0234 min
Reading Aloud24. Anger Part OneIn this episode, Marisol and Adam dive deep into what anger means in their relationship - how it helps and how it hurts. Should we be transforming our anger OR just let it flow with no shame? Tune in to hear the vastly different approaches, while finding out some things that this couple can work on. 2019-12-1936 min
Reading Aloud23. Our Fertility Journey Part 2In part two of this series, Marisol and Adam continue their "in the moment" discussions during a single month or their multi-year journey of trying to get pregnant. Tune in, more real talk. 2019-12-0535 min
Reading Aloud22. Our Fertility Journey Part 1In part one of the Our Fertility Journey series, Marisol and Adam begin to discuss their multi-year journey of trying to get pregnant. Tune in, real talk. 2019-11-2135 min
Reading Aloud21. SexIn this episode, Marisol and Adam talk about sex. They discuss how they learned about sex, how they current relate to sex, and how they would approach talking to a teen about sex. It's sexy, tune in. 2019-11-0725 min
Reading Aloud20. Positively MarriedIn this episode. Marisol and Adam talk about how positive reinforcement and a focus on cultivating healthy attributes works better as a long term game-plan for not getting a divorce than criticism and fixing problems. 2019-10-2420 min
Reading Aloud18. Fighting ForwardArguments happen. It's simply a part of being in relationship. But can "fighting" actually help move your relationship forward? It is possible to experience growth while experiencing the pain of conflict with your partner. In this episode, Marisol and Adam explore how, since returning from sabbatical, they have implemented the concept of "fighting forward" and even created positive momentum out of conflict. Can you actually enjoy fighting? Tune in and find out. 2019-09-2629 min
Reading Aloud17. Adam Stole My Job!!First off, Marisol has small toes and Adam has one that is longer than any of the others, and it's not the one you might expect. Second, Marisol geeks out about the true meaning of shopping (trust us, it's deep!) and how Adam may or may not be better at it than her - and it's her JOB! Enjoy mindless entertainment that meets meaningful conversation. xo2019-09-1227 min
Reading Aloud16. CommitmentMarisol and Adam dive into what it is to commit to transforming their lives and relationships. 2019-08-2928 min
Reading Aloud15. Taking SpaceNeed some space? Well, don't space out on this episode of ReadingAloud! Take some time and listen to Marisol and Adam's short conversation on what it means to take space in a relationship, why transitions of personal time and space are so hard and how you can create a solid foundation. 2019-08-1519 min
Reading Aloud13. Silly Stress SymptomsLet's talk about stress baby! From hysterical laughing and galactic travels to deep feelings and expert insights (yes Marisol is actually an expert on this topic) this episode HAS IT ALL. Tune in and listen to Marisol and Adam work though difficult topics and current emotions impacting their relationship. This one is a can't miss. 2019-07-1834 min
Reading Aloud12. The Grocery ListFollow along as Marisol and Adam turn the simple act of trying to make a grocery list into a hysterical conversation about their shopping and eating habits. 2019-07-0426 min
Reading Aloud11. FamilyGet a glimpse into the upbringings of Marisol and Adam through the eyes (and voices) of their family. Beginning with some insightful and honest conversation about the ways that family, specifically parents, have impacted their lives and their relationship, Marisol & Adam explore how their ancestral gifts ultimately brought them together.2019-06-2049 min
Reading Aloud10. Friends!Friends are awesome AND totally hard to find when you're older. In this episode, Marisol and Adam talk about the qualities they want in friends, laugh about the ways in which they wouldn't be friends and dive into the importance of having friendships outside your relationship. Tune in for this fun episode that'll make you want to immediately go hang with your friends! 2019-06-0625 min
Reading Aloud9. Manifestation and PrivilegeMarisol and Adam what they think about manifestation, how it impacts their relationship, why the heck everyone is talking about it and the difference between manifestation and privilege. They end by sharing their greatest manifestation! 2019-05-2333 min
Reading Aloud8. Travel BugMarisol and Adam talk about one of their favorite topics - travel! Including how they budget for it, how they decide where to go and how to get along while they're there. This year, they took a month-long sabbatical to Eastern Europe! 2019-05-0934 min
Reading Aloud7. Forgiveness and HealingMarisol and Adam had a rough week. In this episode they explore, both with humor and truth, the concept of forgiveness as a pathway to self-love and healing. 2019-04-2525 min
Reading Aloud6. PrayerIn this episode Marisol and Adam go deep with a discussion on prayer in their lives and relationship. Why does it matter, why doesn't it and why Marisol thinks Adam's so devout! 2019-04-1124 min
Reading Aloud5. The Little ThingsIn this episode, Marisol and Adam debate the "little things," that drive them crazy about the other person. The debates are timed and totally ridiculous. Enjoy!2019-03-2828 min
Reading AloudBONUS Content: Toxic MasculinityMarisol and Adam record a difficult spur-of-the-moment conversation to follow up from Episode 3: "Toxic Masculinity." The podcast they reference is Radiotopia's, "The Heart: No."2019-03-1512 min
Reading Aloud2. IntentionsMarisol and Adam discuss the importance of setting intentions. They share about how they set weekly, monthly, seasonal and yearly intentions both individually and in their marriage. 2019-02-2827 min