Ep. 36 - Grieving A Divorce, Pt. 1

Ep. 39 - Situationships, Pt. 2 - Are They Ever Healthy?

In this episode, Sam and Gen sit down for a candid conversation about what people are really looking for when they say they do not have capacity for full commitment.Gen shares why a situationship can make sense in a season where long term investment is not possible, but the desire for connection, affirmation, romance, and companionship is still very real. Sam reflects on his own version of that dynamic, including what he calls a “holy grail friend with benefits,” while also arguing that situationships may be more convenient than healthy.The conversation explores clarity, honesty, unmet needs, and the tension between what feels good in the moment and what actually builds strong relationships over time. Sam and Gen also wrestle with whether situationships are helping people relate more honestly, or simply giving them a more socially acceptable way to stay in undefined spaces.-- ☎️ Have a question you’d like Sam and Gen to answer about divorce, relationships, or emotional intelligence? DM us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/samandgengotdivorced/👀Follow Kwesi:https://www.instagram.com/kwesi_jamaal👀 Follow Gen:https://www.instagram.com/cornercounsellor/https://www.facebook.com/genevieve.alao.5/👋🏾 Follow Sam:https://www.instagram.com/samueltheconnector/https://www.linkedin.com/in/sr3ms/👩🏿‍🤝‍👨🏾 Follow The Podcast:https://www.instagram.com/samandgengotdivorced/https://tiktok.com/@samandgengotdivorced/

Ep. 38 - Situationships, Pt. 1

Our funniest episode yet... Join Sam, Gen, and guest host Kwesi as they share their perspectives on situationships and the value (or harm) they bring, as well as their own situationship experiences post-divorce.

Ep. 37 - Grieving a Divorce, Pt. 2

In this episode, Sam and Gen are joined by guest host Shereen for Part 2 of their conversation on grieving divorce. Sam reflects openly on his regrets surrounding children, legacy, and the future he once imagined. Gen shares how her parents’ marriage and divorce shaped her expectations of commitment, conflict, and what love was supposed to look like. Together, they explore how early narratives influence adult decisions, and how grief often extends far beyond the end of a relationship. The former couple discuss regret, generational patterns, and the tension between accepting what happened and mourning what never did. This is a conversation about loss, perspective, and the slow work of healing after a shared dream ends. -- ☎️ Have a question you’d like Sam and Gen to answer about divorce, relationships, or emotional intelligence? DM us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/samandgengotdivorced/ [https://www.instagram.com/samandgengotdivorced/] 👩🏾 Follow Shereen: 👀 Follow Gen: https://www.instagram.com/cornercounsellor/ [https://www.instagram.com/cornercounsellor/] https://www.facebook.com/genevieve.alao.5/ [https://www.facebook.com/genevieve.alao.5/] 👋🏾 Follow Sam: https://www.instagram.com/samueltheconnector/ [https://www.instagram.com/samueltheconnector/] https://www.linkedin.com/in/sr3ms/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/sr3ms/] 👩🏿‍🤝‍👨🏾 Follow The Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/samandgengotdivorced/ [https://www.instagram.com/samandgengotdivorced/] https://tiktok.com/@samandgengotdivorced/ [https://tiktok.com/@samandgengotdivorced/]

Ep. 36 - Grieving A Divorce, Pt. 1

In a deeply relatable episode for anyone who has been touched by divorce, whether their own or that of a loved one , Sam and Gen outline how their respective grieving processes started before the marriage ended, and share the aspects of grief that are still with them today.

Ep. 35 - We Remember It Differently, Pt. 2

In Part 2 of this conversation, Sam and Gen turn their attention to the stories we tell after a relationship ends, and who those stories are really for. They explore whether Sam has shared the full story of their separation in a way that feels authentic to Gen, and what it means to tell the truth publicly while still honoring personal boundaries. The discussion moves into when full disclosure is helpful, when it can be harmful, and why some details belong in support circles rather than on a public platform. Along the way, Sam and Gen continue to debate parts of their separation, sometimes seriously and sometimes lightheartedly, revealing how time, healing, and perspective change the way the same events are understood. -- ☎️ Have a question you’d like Sam and Gen to answer about divorce, relationships, or emotional intelligence? DM us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/samandgengotdivorced/ 👨 Follow Simone: https://www.instagram.com/sim.livelaughlove/ 👀 Follow Gen: https://www.instagram.com/cornercounsellor/ https://www.facebook.com/genevieve.alao.5/ 👋🏾 Follow Sam: https://www.instagram.com/samueltheconnector/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/sr3ms/ 👩🏿‍🤝‍👨🏾Follow The Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/samandgengotdivorced/ https://tiktok.com/@samandgengotdivorced