Midwest Married

Midwest Married

Two people who dated for a dozen years. Relationships. Babies. In-laws. Weddings. Losing friends, making friends. Not in that order, but we’re giving our takes on it all! Follow us on socials: https://www.instagram.com/midwestmarried/ https://www.youtube.com/@MidwestMarriedPodcast

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September 3, 2025 48 mins
Welcome back to another episode of Midwest Married. Maintaining a happy/healthy relationship, kids, friendship, intimacy and everything else that could come at you in this crazy thing we call life.

Some weeks you show up polished and put-together… and some weeks, you show up disheveled. This is one of those weeks.

In this episode of the Midwest Married Podcast, we’re embracing the messy hair, haven't-slept, e...
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Welcome back to another episode of Midwest Married. Maintaining a happy/healthy relationship, kids, friendship, intimacy and everything else that could come at you in this crazy thing we call life.

It’s been a minute… okay, more like a few weeks. Between house buildilng, summer vacation, family wedding planning, and life throwing curveballs left and right, things have been a little chaotic. But the mics are back on, t...
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Welcome back to another episode of Midwest Married. Maintaining a happy/healthy relationship, kids, friendship, intimacy and everything else that could come at you in this crazy thing we call life.

Ever have one of those nights where everything’s fine… but the vibe is just off? Yeah, us too. In this episode, we talk about what happens when you’re married but not exactly syncing up—whether it's timing, mood, or just st...
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July 2, 2025 72 mins
Welcome back to another episode of Midwest Married. Maintaining a happy/healthy relationship, kids, friendship, intimacy and everything else that could come at you in this crazy thing we call life.

We’re lighting the fuse on 4th of July chaos—because nothing says “America” like boating accidents, pool cacti (yes, really), and relatives who think your RSVP is mandatory. From Reddit stories that’ll make you laugh and cr...
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June 25, 2025 56 mins
Welcome back to another episode of Midwest Married. Maintaining a happy/healthy relationship, kids, friendship, intimacy and everything else that could come at you in this crazy thing we call life.

52 episodes in, and what better way to celebrate than by talking all things anniversary—from sweet traditions to total disasters.

This week, we’re serving up hot takes on practical vs. passionate gifts, debating if...
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Welcome back to another episode of Midwest Married. Maintaining a happy/healthy relationship, kids, friendship, intimacy and everything else that could come at you in this crazy thing we call life.

We kicked off this episode with a throwback to middle school choir—warming up our voices like we were about to perform at a 7th grade talent show (spoiler: we weren’t).

From there, it’s a wild ride through some of ...
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June 4, 2025 67 mins
Welcome back to another episode of Midwest Married. Maintaining a happy/healthy relationship, kids, friendship, intimacy and everything else that could come at you in this crazy thing we call life.

From Dome Home to Dream Home — this week on Midwest Married, we're sharing a personal chapter that’s been a year in the making. We walk you through how we bought a collapsing dome home (yes, really), tore it down, and began...
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May 21, 2025 81 mins
Welcome back to another episode of Midwest Married. Maintaining a happy/healthy relationship, kids, friendship, intimacy and everything else that could come at you in this crazy thing we call life.

From silent side-eyes to full-on betrayal, this week’s episode is all about Girl Code—what it is, how it’s broken, and why it matters. We get into the unwritten rules of loyalty, whether it’s backing your bestie, not dating...
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May 14, 2025 61 mins
Welcome back to another episode of Midwest Married. Maintaining a happy/healthy relationship, kids, friendship, intimacy and everything else that could come at you in this crazy thing we call life.

This week on Midwest Married, it's all about roommates. We’ve all had a roommate who left dishes in the sink or cranked the thermostat a little too high — but what about the one who stole your vibrator?

Or the one ...
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May 7, 2025 96 mins
Welcome back to another episode of Midwest Married. Maintaining a happy/healthy relationship, kids, friendship, intimacy and everything else that could come at you in this crazy thing we call life.

This week on Midwest Married, we get personal about the "Birds & the Bees" convo while reliving our own memories of the talk. We dive into some jaw-dropping Reddit stories that make puberty even more complicated than it...
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April 30, 2025 39 mins
Welcome back to another episode of Midwest Married. Maintaining a happy/healthy relationship, kids, friendship, intimacy and everything else that could come at you in this crazy thing we call life.

Buckle up—our third episode of listener write-ins takes us everywhere. We kick things off with the excitement of moving out at 18... but make it spicy by adding a significant other to the mix. Nothing tests young love quite...
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Welcome back to another episode of Midwest Married. Maintaining a happy/healthy relationship, kids, friendship, intimacy and everything else that could come at you in this crazy thing we call life.

It’s birthday season over at Midwest Married—and with all the candles comes all the chaos. In this episode, we unwrap everything from cake catastrophes to over-the-top efforts to make someone feel special (and the ungratefu...
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April 16, 2025 102 mins
Welcome back to another episode of Midwest Married. Maintaining a happy/healthy relationship, kids, friendship, intimacy and everything else that could come at you in this crazy thing we call life.

The in-laws… oh yeah, we’re going there.

This week, we’re diving into the beautiful disaster that is in-law dynamics — and we brought our buddy Joe Polecheck along for the ride. From family group chat drama to the ...
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April 9, 2025 79 mins
Welcome back to another episode of Midwest Married. Maintaining a happy/healthy relationship, kids, friendship, intimacy and everything else that could come at you in this crazy thing we call life.

This week on Midwest Married, we explore the wild, emotional ride of discovering long-lost family members you never knew existed. From uncovering half-siblings to the heart-wrenching choice between adoptive and biological p...
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March 5, 2025 64 mins
Welcome back to another episode of Midwest Married. Maintaining a happy/healthy relationship, kids, friendship, intimacy and everything else that could come at you in this crazy thing we call life.

Buckle up, because this week, we’re talking near-death experiences—the kind that make you rethink all your life choices… or at least laugh about them later. 😅

It all started when Matt took a dive off a ladder (yes...
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February 26, 2025 85 mins
Amy’s bestie Sarah Karl is back as we dive into the real side of travel—because let’s be honest, bringing kids means it's a trip, not a vacation. We’re talking about the joys (and challenges) of traveling with parents, the importance of having a solid friend crew to travel with, and, of course, some wild Reddit travel stories that will make you rethink your next trip.

From family traditions on the road to how the righ...
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February 19, 2025 75 mins
House projects: A true test of love, patience, and whether or not you’ll make it out still speaking to each other. From quick fixes that turn into weekend-long sagas to the ultimate challenge—building bunk beds without a meltdown, Matt and Amy dive into the reality of tackling projects as a couple.

  • Hanging curtains? Should’ve hired a professional.
  • Grocery runs? Why do we even have a list if we’re not foll...
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February 12, 2025 60 mins
Second chances – are they a blessing or a big ol’ mistake? In this episode of the Midwest Married Podcast, we dive deep into the messy, heartwarming, and sometimes straight-up chaotic world of giving people another shot. From stories of rekindled connections (and regrets ) to wild Reddit tales of love, betrayal, and redemption, this episode has it all.

Can people truly change? Is a second chance a fresh start or just ...
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February 5, 2025 77 mins
Welcome back to another episode of Midwest Married. Maintaining a happy/healthy relationship, kids, friendship, intimacy and everything else that could come at you in this crazy thing we call life.

is week, we’re diving into listener write-ins that hit deep. We’re talking about body image struggles after giving birth and the desire to still feel attractive, the emotional rollercoaster of facing potential infertility, ...
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January 29, 2025 98 mins
Welcome back to another episode of Midwest Married. Maintaining a happy/healthy relationship, kids, friendship, intimacy and everything else that could come at you in this crazy thing we call life.

Parenting isn’t for the faint of heart, and this week, we tackled the latest Surgeon General warning highlighting the critical importance of parental mental health. We unpacked the unique stressors parents face, the delicat...
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