The Family Mess
Welcome to The Family Mess! We're a family of 4 that get at each other all while loving each other, but that's how all families work. Follow us as we talk about our struggles, successes, and everything in between. Look out for new episodes every other Tuesday.
Episodes
January 3, 2026 • 21 mins
In a world filled with complexity, Nathalie and Ian dive into two of life's most challenging topics. First, they tackle the difficult conversation of divorce finances and asset division, exploring the legal and emotional turmoil of "who gets what." The discussion then shifts to the classic and controversial question: can men and women truly be platonic friends?Ian argues against the possibility, while Nathalie shares her own experi...
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January 3, 2026 • 36 mins
Are you in a sexless marriage and don't know what to do? Is it almost impossible to find alone time with your partner? Maybe the kids are blockers....On this episode Ian and Nathalie discuss marriage and sex. Nathalie divulges Ian's theory on sex, while Ian thinks everyone should be having sex daily...tune in to the show as Ian and Nathalie discuss some of the daily issues that affect couples in the bedroom.
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January 3, 2026 • 40 mins
Is money important in your relationship? Do you hide money from your significant other? Do you hide credit card debt? Are you even comfortable talking about finances? In this episode, Ian and Nathalie discuss the importance of finances in a relationship. Nathalie decides to confess publicly about a secret that she's held for a very long time........What is this secret and will it jeopardize their future? It doesn't end there becaus...
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January 3, 2026 • 39 mins
How do you feel when you're sick? Do you just stay in bed and suffer for awhile? Do you whine and act like a child that needs constant attention?.... In this episode Ian explains why he's treated his family so bad. His recent bout with a serious illness is taking a toll on his mental and physical health. Nathalie takes the opportunity to air the laundry about Ian's issues the past several weeks. She's at the end of her rope and is ...
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January 3, 2026 • 46 mins
Are you in a relationship and wonder why you find your partner so annoying? Everything they do bothers you and you don't know why.. Maybe they don't help with the kids or pay the bills. Maybe they don't spend enough time with you or maybe they spend more time with their hobby than their family.Are they spending too much time working??? Do they even understand your needs or wants? Whatever the reason, you're already annoyed with the...
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January 3, 2026 • 42 mins
Do you remember the last time you were struggling with the flu or a bad round of the stomach virus? Do you remember how bad you felt? The majority of the time when we're sick, we get over it in a couple days. To get over our symptoms a little quicker, we go to our doctor who prescribes us medicine. Hopefully in a couple days, we're better. What happens when our sickness is something more. How do you balance the needs of a family wh...
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January 3, 2026 • 60 mins
Have you ever wondered why men do really dumb things? Have you asked yourself, why do they cheat? Don't they care? Better yet, how is it possible to have sex with so many women and not love any of them? On this episode of The Family Mess, Ian and Nathalie discuss the male psyche and what's really up with men. Ian reveals some of what men are thinking and Nathalie makes it known that penises are not very attractive. Don't tune away ...
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January 3, 2026 • 45 mins
In this week's episode, we speak with our kids Noah and Samuel. Nothing is planned as they take the audience into their crazy world. Their stories will make you smile and even wonder why you can't have this much fun. Enjoy!!
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January 3, 2026 • 45 mins
Have you wondered why your medical bills are so confusing? Do you find taking care of yourself and your family can be overwhelming? Now, imagine doing all of that and having to take care your of a parent. Join us this week as Ian and Nathalie discuss what it's like to take care for parents with medical issues. Nathalie reveals some great ideas for everyone to follow while Ian is finding it difficult to take care of his parents. Joi...
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January 3, 2026 • 55 mins
It's that time of year when we put away the Halloween candy and get ready for stuffing our bellies and visiting family and friends.. YES!! YES!! It's Thanksgiving. Nathalie and Ian are keeping things light in this episode as they answer online questions about what they are thankful for. Some of the answers will make you laugh and some will hopefully get you to think about your life and what you want to do with it. Tune in and enjoy...
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January 3, 2026 • 28 mins
In their first ever episode, Ian and Nathalie talk about how they met each other in high school. Nathalie is hesitant about opening up her life to everyone but ends revealing the time she assaulted Ian........They also ask the question, how do you know you met the right life partner... tune in. and find out
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January 3, 2026 • 42 mins
Are you in your 30s and 40s and realize you don't have many friends??? Nathalie and Ian discuss why it's so hard to make new friends in your 40s. Nathalie's feelings are hurt because she can't get over her recent friendship loss. Ian thinks his best friend is crazy but the possibility exists that he might have found a new friend.. Can best friends really be replaced...Is it true that friendships require the same amount of work as a...
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January 3, 2026 • 41 mins
In this podcast, Ian and Nathalie discuss the challenges of life and what's truly important. Things change when the topic shifts to marriage. It's not what you're thinking though. They aren't talking about ways of keeping a marriage together but how a marriage can fail if you're not aware of the warning signs. They speak about the article found at https://www.amenclinics.com/blog/9-ways-to-ruin-your-marriage/. It's titled 9 Ways to...
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January 3, 2026 • 64 mins
In this episode, Ian and Nathalie invite her niece to the show. Yes!!!! This is their second guest and Ian is excited......They discuss how fun and not so fun Christmas was for them. Ian talks about his love for Nathalie's extended family. They all look back at their successes and failures in 2019 and speak about their plans and goals for 2020. Will Ian get his physique back? Will Nathalie launch her real estate empire? Will Dekker...
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January 3, 2026 • 45 mins
As a couple, when you disagree, are insults thrown? Do you find yourself being defensive? Maybe you feel like being right is always best....... In this week's episode of The Family Mess Podcast, Nathalie and Ian invite their longtime friend, Diedre Hillary Askew into their mess to help them resolve a fight. Ian can't get over what Nathalie recently did to him. Is Ian being overly sensitive or is he justified in his feelings? As Nat...
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January 3, 2026 • 42 mins
Do you find yourself spending all your time with your children? Do you find joy when they are with you? Maybe you get really anxious or sad when they leave. Are you that parent that dreads the day the kids go off to college? Maybe you're the parent that finds your children annoying. Whatever category you fall into, join Nathalie and Ian as they discuss life with their boys. Ian believes they are taking his life away but Nathalie ta...
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January 3, 2026 • 36 mins
This is a special Un Valentine's Day episode of The Family Mess Podcast. This week Nathalie explains her reasons for not celebrating Valentines Day. Ian believes the show is about Nathalie not liking this holiday but little does he know he's about to be blindsided. Will Nathalie give up and accept her life without Romance? Will Ian ever figure things out... Tune in this week for the bantering and craziness.
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January 3, 2026 • 51 mins
On this episode of The Family Mess Podcast, we invite Nathalie's other niece into the studio. Arteshia aka Teshia brings us her story of life after college. She reveals that listening wasn't her favorite thing to do. She tells stories of moving, major purchases, and making her own decisions. Little did she know life isn't fair and sometimes can be cruel. With the recent death of her mom, she's lost her best friend. How is she copin...
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January 3, 2026 • 44 mins
In this episode of the Family Mess Podcast, we invite Nathalie's cousin Jackie to join us in the fun. We discuss if parents should or should not pay for their child's college education. Jackie believes it's vital to be a part of your child's future even if it means paying for their education. Nathalie and Ian believe their retirements come before their kid's education......Who is right?? Who needs to rethink their stance? Tune in t...
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January 3, 2026 • 67 mins
How is your life right now? Are you happy? Are you scared? Do you regret not taking a chance on that job? Is fear holding you from experiencing success? Join us this week on The Family Mess Podcast with our guest, Rida Bakhsh. She is a certified Life Coach and Motivational speaker. She helps her clients identify any self-limiting beliefs that may be hindering them from achieving their next level goals. Rida understands the challeng...
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