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)...

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 backin...

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 vibra...

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 mor...

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. Nothi...

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 s...

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 c...

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 ...

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 o...

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...

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...

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 chan...

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 facin...

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 ...

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. Winter: the season of cozy nights, frosty mornings, and frigid frustrations. In this week’s Midwest Married, we’re bundling up to tackle the icy truths of winter living. From the misery of clearing ...

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, we were a little late because Matt caught influenza—but that didn’t stop us! In this episode, we’re diving into the feverish (and funny) realities of being under the weather in a relation...

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 calendar flipped, but has your motivation? Same. In this episode, we’re diving headfirst into the chaos of finding that spark for 2025. From personal stories of almost sticking to resolutions to...

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 holidays are here, and with them come the pressures of family, festivities, and juggling it all. This week, we’re talking about the chaos of holiday gatherings—from navigating multiple parties i...

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, we are joined by Morgan from Two Hot Takes in California for an in-studio episode packed with relatable drama and laughs. Together, we dove into listener write-ins and shared our own real...

With Thanksgiving feasts and Christmas chaos right around the corner, we're diving headfirst into the joys of family holiday drama. You know the drill—who’s hosting, who’s bringing the pie, and who’s causing all the unnecessary stress. 🍂🎁 In this episode, we share our personal family experiences, tackle the tricky family dynamics, and unpack the impossible task of trying to make everyone happy...

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’re getting cozy and diving into all things sleep. From how we snooze best to the debates around separate beds (and how it might actually spice up your love life), we...

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, we’re tackling the inevitable: fights in relationships. From those petty disagreements to the arguments that can actually end things, navigating differences is never easy. We dive into st...

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. In this Midwest Married episode, we're exploring spicy reads, booktok, and reading obsessions! Need your next book fix? Amy has recommendations. From the differences in men’s and women’s reading hab...

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. In this week’s Midwest Married episode, we’re joined by our friends Sarah and Ryan to dive headfirst into the candy corn-filled cauldron that is Halloween! 🍬 From costumes, to candies, to controvers...

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’re joined by Morgan Absher from Two Hot Takes! This is an out of pocket chat on the joys (and headaches) of adulting -  featuring a bunch of your  listener write-ins...

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, return guests Sarah and Nate hilariously share their insights and skepticism regarding all things psychic. Whether you’re a full-on believer or the mere thought of it a...

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’re digging into the awkward, hilarious, and downright weird situations that pop up when dealing with the whole “’til death do us part” thing. From catching your spou...

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 tackle some of the toughest challenges a relationship can face: cheating, divorce, and coparenting. Because nothing says “modern love” quite like balancing a breakup...

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 we dive into how being on opposite ends of the social spectrum can create unique challenges, but also bring unexpected strengths. We discuss communication styles, social energy, and how to...

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. In this episode of Midwest Married, it’s all about one of the most important aspects of any relationship—boundaries. Whether it’s with a partner, family member, or friend, setting and maintaining bo...

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. Contraceptive controversies, Morgan from 2 hot takes joins us as we explore the different types of birth control options available, sharing our own personal journeys and the ups and downs that come ...

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 joined by our good friend Joe for a rollercoaster of medical madness. Joe’s personal journey with his own health takes some wild turns just like this episode! It’s not all serious talk; we’ve ...

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. Amy crashed boys’ night on this episode with Matt and Nate, and laughed her way through topics such as gambling, a baby shower in Vegas, and many other shenanigans. From the excitement of a night ou...

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. Friendships can be a real circus act, can’t they? Whether you’re tightrope-walking the line between too much honesty or juggling awkward boundaries, this episode dives into how to keep your balance ...

How far have you gone to make a great first impression, and how far is too far? 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. In this episode of the Midwest Married Podcast, we're exploring the highs and lows of first impressions. From first d...

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 all about you this week! We’re excited to share our first-ever episode focused on your personal write-ins! In this special edition of Midwest Married, we provide solid advice on: Failing frien...

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 feel like you're caught in a whirlwind of chaos? From chasing after kids and cleaning up the never-ending mess to juggling full-time jobs, side hustles, and even building a house, it’s easy to ...

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. In this episode, we dive deep into the complex world of cheating and its aftermath. From the differences between physical and emotional cheating to the ripple effects on relationships, we cover it a...

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. Join us as we dive into the often avoided but oh-so-important topic of personal hygiene, with a special focus on everyone's favorite subject: poop! From the proper way, or improper way, to use toile...

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.  In this week’s episode we tackle the craziness of kids' sports and the trials of parenting from the sidelines. From athlete tantrums to sideline shenanigans by adults,. we've got the full play-by-p...

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.  In this episode we dive into the wild world of keeping up with the Joneses – because who knew trying to match your neighbor’s perfectly manicured lawn, shiny new car, and Instagram-perfect vacation...

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. In this episode, we tackle the complex emotions of resentment in relationships, within families, and among friends. Join us for an honest and insightful discussion as we explore how these feelings i...

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. Pack your bags and brace yourself as we chat travel mishaps! In this episode, we are joined by Amy's bestie Sarah Karl, where we explore the hilarious and often disastrous side of traveling with fri...

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. Midwest Married hosts, Matt and Amy, tackle the age-old question: is college a golden ticket or an overpriced scam? 🎓💸 Should you follow the traditional 4-year plan or skip straight to becoming a Yo...

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's episode looks at all of the angles that comes along with adoption. Ryan Miller joins this week's episode providing his unique perspective and even gives us a peak at his own adoption sto...

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's episode is all about the impact that screen time has on our closest relationships and children’s development. From screen time's influence on family dynamics to its effects on mental hea...

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's episode is all about intimacy.. and we have special guest, Morgan Absher, from Two Hot Takes joining us!  From the pressure of performing well, how online depictions can change reality, ...

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's episode is all about proposals.. Is waiting 10 years to propose too long? Is there a perfect way to propose? Does the ring really matter? Do you need to have all your ducks in a row or i...

From toxic tango to relationship rehab, we spill the tea on navigating those treacherous love waters. Submit your personal write-ins or issues to us!!: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeoO0au8ykFtaJ-FdF10iLXEa4LkHiLlWDk6ra6CRfAGqyhLg/viewform Full length video episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MidwestMarriedPodcast/f Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/midwe...

Welcome to the Midwest Married Podcast with your hosts Amy and Matt! In this debut episode, we're diving deep into the ever-changing landscape of friendships. Have you ever found yourself making friends in the most unexpected places? Or perhaps realizing that your social circles are shifting as you journey through different stages of life? Or maybe you're struggling to make friends.. Well we'v...