Couples, Holidays & Family Traditions (Plus Grief & Blended Families) | Ep. 12

Let’s Talk about sex BBBAAAAAABBBBBBBYYYYYYYY

One year of MarKei Unfiltered… and we’re still having the conversations people avoid. This week, we’re talking about sex — but not in the way you think. Not the performance. Not the stereotypes. The conversation. Why is it easier to have sex than it is to talk about it? Why do so many couples avoid expressing what they actually like? And what happens to a relationship when intimacy goes silent? In this episode, we unpack: • Why sex is still such an uncomfortable topic — even between partners • The real importance of sex in relationships (and what it represents beyond the physical) • How to teach your partner what you like without criticism or shame • Navigating different sex drives and expectations • Practical ways to start the conversation and build comfort Because good sex isn’t about perfection — it’s about communication. And comfort doesn’t happen by accident. It happens by intention. If couples can talk about this, they can talk about anything. 🎙 Stay real. Stay raw. Stay unfiltered. #MarKeiUnfiltered #Relationships #Intimacy #Communication #CouplesTalk

Couples, Holidays & Family Traditions (Plus Grief & Blended Families) | Ep. 12

Holidays can feel very different when you’re building a life together. In Episode 12 of MarKei Unfiltered, we have an honest conversation about couples and the holidays — how traditions change, how family expectations can create tension, how blended families navigate the season, and how grief reshapes what the holidays look like after loss. In this episode, we talk about: * Creating your own traditions as a couple * Navigating family time and holiday expectations * Blended and mixed families during the holidays * How grief and loss affect family traditions * Keeping families connected after loved ones pass We also kick off the episode with our favorite segment, Rapid Fire, before diving into the deeper conversation. This episode is for anyone in a relationship who has felt the emotional weight of the holidays and wants to approach the season with more intention, honesty, and grace.

No New Friends? Making Couple Friends in Your 20s & 30s (ft. Caleb & Sophie)

Making friends as adults is already hard… but making friends as a couple? That’s a whole different level. In this episode of MarKei Unfiltered — where we keep it real, raw, and unfiltered, we’re joined by guest couple Caleb & Sophie to talk about the realness of finding couple friends in your 20s and 30s — especially while building Black love as millennials. We get into: * Why couple friendships feel like dating again * “My friends vs your friends vs OUR friends” * Couple friendship red flags & green flags * Awkward double dates and vibe checks * Outgrowing friendships when your relationship gets serious * Social media friendships vs real life community If you’re trying to find your tribe without losing your peace, this one’s for you. 💬 Question for you: Is it harder to make friends as a couple than it was when you were single? Tell us your funniest or most awkward double-date story. Follow, rate, and share MarKei Unfiltered with somebody who needs this convo.

Full Circle: Our Growth, Grace, & Glow Up

We made it to Episode 10! 🎉 This milestone episode is all about reflection. The lessons we’ve learned, the growth we’ve experienced, and how this podcast has shaped our relationship, our mentality, and our voice. In this episode, we dive into: ✨ Our favorite episode so far and why it hit so deep ✨ How podcasting together strengthened (and challenged) us ✨ The biggest lessons we’ve learned since Episode 1 ✨ What we’ve discovered about communication, love, and partnership ✨ The behind-the-scenes moments y’all never saw ✨ Our Reflection Round: rapid-fire questions that get REAL This isn’t just a recap — it’s a celebration of growth, purpose, alignment, and showing up as our best selves. Thank you for listening, supporting us, and growing with us. The journey is just beginning. 💛 Stay real. Stay raw. Stay unfiltered. #MarKeiUnfiltered #PodcastCouple #RelationshipPodcast #GrowthJourney #Episode10 #FullCircle #PodcastLife #CouplesWhoPodcast #LoveAndGrowth #HealingJourney #RealConversations #UnfilteredTalk #BlackLove #PodcastCommunity #MindsetShift #LevelUpSeason #SelfGrowthJourney #NewEpisode #SpotifyPodcasts

Love, Duty, and New Beginnings (with CJ): Navigating Marriage, Military Life, Divorce & Co-Parenting

In this episode of MarKei Unfiltered, we welcome our very first guest — my stepbrother Chris (CJ), who currently serves in the Air Force. Together, we dive into what it really looks like to balance love, duty, and family in the middle of life’s toughest transitions. CJ opens up about: * The realities of marriage while serving in the military. * Navigating the pain and lessons of divorce. * Co-parenting through challenges and victories. * Finding strength and growth in new beginnings. This conversation is raw, honest, and relatable for anyone balancing relationships, family, and personal growth — especially when life doesn’t go as planned. 🔑 Key Takeaway: It’s not about having the perfect path, but about resilience, growth, and choosing to create healthy spaces for yourself and your loved ones. 💬 DM us or drop a comment: What’s your biggest challenge in co-parenting or moving on after divorce?