Marriage and Martinis

In this episode, Danielle challenges Adam to a Jeopardy-style game in which she asks him questions all about the history of Women's Rights, famous female badasses, and tons of miscellaneous knowledge concerning feminist topics.

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In this episode, Danielle and Adam discuss new ventures on which they've both recently embarked. Adam opening a new store, and the first that's just his, and Danielle launching her new Virtual Community. The two discuss taking risks and delving into unknown territory in their late 40s: their excitement, concerns, and how it's impacted their relationship.

Some things they discuss:

• What made Adam finally take the leap and do s...

Walter English has always loved history, but was always told that his family's history didn't exist. In 2021, a historian friend offered to help Walter fill in his family tree. Eventually with their help, Walter saw a slave census with his second great grandfather’s name on it. After that, everything changed for him.

In this eye-opening, thought-provoking conversation, Danielle sat down with her friend Gina (who introduced her t...

Admittedly, Danielle hasn't been very involved in the environmental lane of activism. We each have our lanes in which we feel most "qualified" and experienced to make an impact. And while this isn't one Danielle has concentrated on very deeply, members of her family have dedicated their life to this exact lane of activism. So when Danielle's incredible sister-in-law and her team at the Environmental Defense Fund, asked her to help ...

When Danielle asked Adam to watch Adolescence, he was a little confused at first. But as he kept watching, he started to put the pieces together as to why. In this episode, they discuss aspects of the series, including how much there's still to learn about teenage life nowadays, and how much we, as parents, have to keep up with.

Topics include:

• Andrew Tate's influence on our younger generation.
• How" Adolescence" relates to th...

In this "catch up" episode, Danielle and Adam do their best to keep things more on the lighthearted side despite everything being complete chaos. Of course, it's virtually impossible to do that right now, so it winds up being a blended conversation of a lot of different timely subjects for them, including:

• Adam selling his Tesla, which he also calls, "his favorite thing he ever bought."
• Adam's thoughts about Danielle's episod...

Danielle has been wanting to sit down with some people who have been inspiring her throughout this new movement to fight for Democracy and humanity. Gina is a content creator whom Danielle has come to really respect and admire for her incredible voice and insight. She was so excited that Gina agreed to be a guest on the podcast. Danielle and Gina discuss:

• How Gina's brand has morphed and evolved recently.
• Gina's thoughts abou...

Danielle fully realizes what a privilege it is to be able to sit down with her mom, Linda, and discuss eight decades of her life! And right now, we need to learn from the wisdom and experiences of older women more than ever! In this episode, Danielle and her mom discuss:

• Linda's childhood: growing up in Trenton, NJ. Which inventions/advancements she most remembers
• Polio and the vaccine
• Whether or not there was ever a thought t...

Adam and Danielle discuss Danielle's most recent diagnosis. Danielle talks about how this new "revelation" about herself has been somewhat emotional, even though the diagnosis is something she's known about herself for so long. Other subtopics include:

• Why didn't Danielle tell Adam she was going to get evaluated?
• What aspect of ADHD has been the most eye-opening for Danielle?
• How ADHD is further exposing the unfairness of gend...

In this part follow-up to the post election episodes, part "how do we best support one another in hard times?" episode, Danielle highlights an obvious shift in Adam's overall attentiveness and sensitivity towards her recently. She wonders what has prompted this change, and how Adam feels since making it. What is Adam doing differently that Is totally making Danielle feel seen and heard in a way she never has before? She also asks w...

Following up to their episode from two weeks ago, "What does Adam REALLY need?" it's Danielle's turn to discuss what it is she most wants and needs from a partner at this stage of life. Danielle and Adam discuss:

• What does "romance" even mean anymore?
• What's the difference between being "sweet" and being "romantic?"
• What did Adam ask Danielle for the first time a few days ago that he had never asked her before?
• Why "companions...

In this highly requested episode, Danielle gives her perspective concerning the current F*ckedupedness happening in our country. Things seem REALLY bleak. And yes, we have a sh*t ton of work to do. But Danielle also wants everyone to remember, that this HAS always been our country. This time, we just have no choice but to not look away. In this episode:

• Why Danielle is optimistic, while also enraged and of course, worried.
• How ou...

After what was possibly the most volatile year of their relationship, Danielle asks Adam what he truly, at this point in his life, needs from a partner. Also, how is Danielle doing satisfying these needs? How have his needs changed over the years?

Some other things discussed:

• Why did Adam recently think Danielle might be cheating on him, and how did he react?
• What romantic gesture did Danielle make in an attempt to kickstart ...

One week after throwing their third child a "DIY" Bar Mitzvah, Adam and Danielle reflect on the process leading up to the event, and the service/party themselves. Some questions/topics include:

• What's involved with becoming a Bar/Bat Mitzvah, anyway?
• What untraditional practices did they decide to include, and which traditions did they not follow?
• How do they feel their family's connection to their religion might change moving...

In Danielle and Adam's yearly birthday episode, the two reflect on things from the past year, including accomplishments, funniest moments, what was lacking, and what they want to do more of in the coming year. Adam talks about what happened last night that reminds him he's been missing an important component of life and about which he wants to step up and make more of a priority. Danielle discusses the heaviness of the past year, a...

In what was supposed to be a "tamer" follow-up to their first election episode, Danielle and Adam just can't seem to get on the same page concerning influential commentators, and the impact they think listening has on opinions and mindset. Adam feels like he can listen without being truly "affected" by what they say, while Danielle is frustrated that Adam doesn't understand that some voices are more intrusive and influential than w...

Five days after the election, a tension has been brewing: in households, in friendships, and in society. While Danielle and Adam voted the same way, that doesn't at all mean they share the same experiences concerning politics and advocacy. Even though they've been together for 25 years, there have been a lot of times in which they felt differently concerning what type of role and voice they should each have in the world of social i...

It has taken over 22 years for Adam and Danielle to be able to have a conversation about the topic of finance without it ending in a fit of rage, resentment, and frustration. For the first time, they can each admit to their mistakes, and the ways they individually and cohesively have contributed to the mistakes they've made, and their negligence concerning preparing for the future. Yes, this is definitely a testament to the progres...