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Ep. 100: Boundaries in Marriage, Summer Parenting Survival, and Drake’s ICEMAN Albums

This week’s SPECIAL episode is all about balance; balancing love with boundaries, freedom with structure, and artistry with legacy. We discuss why healthy boundaries are necessary for strong marriages, how to create a fun but productive summer for your kids, and we break down Drake’s surprise album run and what it says about his place in music today. From relationships to parenting to culture, this episode is packed with honest conversation, practical insight, and plenty of debate. + Listen closely for the code word within this episode to be entered to win a special prize from to celebrate our 100th episode. 💍♥️ Forever Segment: Boundaries In Marriage - Love Without Boundaries Turn Into Resentment We unpack what healthy boundaries actually look like in marriage, why communication is essential, and how protecting your emotional comfort doesn’t make you selfish, it makes the relationship healthier. We discuss balancing love, respect, individuality, and partnership without losing yourself in the process. 🌱 Roots & Bloom Segment: Summer Expectations For Kids - Fun With Structure School’s out… now what? We dive into the reality of summer parenting and the challenge of balancing freedom with structure. From screen time and snacks to chores and adaptive life skills, we discuss practical ways to create a summer that’s fun for kids while still building responsibility, independence, and healthier routines at home. 🧊 Lifestyle Segment: Drake, ICEMAN & 3 New Albums We break down the surprise three-album release from Drake, including ICEMAN, and discuss where he stands musically in 2026. Is the music actually good? Has he fully moved past the Kendrick Lamar battle? Our resident self-proclaimed “musicologist” gives his take on Drake’s longevity, cultural impact, and whether he’s still at the top of the game. Today we’ll be touching on:  * Funniest Scene From A Movie All-Time * What Is Michael Jackson's "Smooth Criminal" Actually About? * Boundaries In Marriage * Summer Expectations For Kids * Drake, ICEMAN & 3 New Albums Anything you want to hear us talk about? Loved a topic we touched on? Let us know in the review section! ___________________________________ Also, Follow us here! -The Crafted Podcast: IG: https://www.instagram.com/craftedpod/ [https://www.instagram.com/craftedpod/] @CraftedPod --Kristin: IG: https://www.instagram.com/yourstrulykristin/ [https://www.instagram.com/yourstrulykristin/] @Yourstrulykristin Cook Book: https://a.co/d/5pqsuYE [https://a.co/d/5pqsuYE] --Keonte: IG: https://www.instagram.com/keontemcdonald/ [https://www.instagram.com/keontemcdonald/] @Keontemcdonald My Music: https://keonte.bandcamp.com/album/a-loss-for-words [https://keonte.bandcamp.com/album/a-loss-for-words] Graphic Design: https://www.behance.net/gallery/170503095/Portfolio [https://www.behance.net/gallery/170503095/Portfolio] Graphic IG: https://www.instagram.com/kingsmold/ [https://www.instagram.com/kingsmold/] @Kingsmold Order our Children's Book: "Where Dreams May Take You" https://a.co/d/3KlouTY [https://a.co/d/3KlouTY] ___________________________________ Song of The Week: SIENNA SPIRO "The Visitor" https://music.apple.com/us/album/the-visitor/1882146992?i=1882146993 [https://music.apple.com/us/album/the-visitor/1882146992?i=1882146993] Show of the Week: Solo Leveling (Crunchyroll)

Ep. 99: Spirit Airlines Shutdown, Is Mothering Your Man Killing the Attraction? & Teaching Kids Social Skills,

This week’s episode dives into the pressures, habits, and cultural shifts shaping relationships, parenting, and everyday life. We explore how “mothering” in marriage can affect attraction and partnership dynamics, discuss the importance of intentionally teaching kids social and life skills in a screen-heavy world, and react to the shocking shutdown of Spirit Airlines and what it could mean for travelers and employees alike. It’s an honest conversation about balance, responsibility, and staying connected in today’s world. 💍♥️ Forever Segment: Are You "Mothering" Your Man & Is It Killing The Attraction? At what point does helping your husband turn into parenting him? In this segment, we unpack the fine line between support and “mothering” in marriage, and how constant managing, reminding, and carrying the mental load can slowly impact attraction and connection. We discuss modern relationship pressures, emotional labor, and the difference between helping your partner versus taking over for them. 🌱 Roots & Bloom Segment: Socially Appropriate Behaviors That We Are Intentionally Teaching Our Kids Are screens replacing social skills for this generation of kids? We talk about the socially appropriate behaviors we are intentionally teaching our children, from manners and hygiene to eye contact, conversation, and self-awareness. In a world dominated by devices, this conversation focuses on raising kids who are academically capable and socially equipped. ✈️ Lifestyle Segment: R.I.P. Spirit Airlines We react to the shocking shutdown of Spirit Airlines and the reports that many employees were blindsided by the news. We discuss what this means for travelers, airline competition, affordable flights, and the larger conversation around corporate responsibility and employee treatment in today’s economy. Today we’ll be touching on:  * Irrational Fears * The Days Being Longer * Are You "Mothering" Your Man & Is It Killing The Attraction? * Socially Appropriate Behaviors That We Are Intentionally Teaching Our Kids * R.I.P. Spirit Airlines Anything you want to hear us talk about? Loved a topic we touched on? Let us know in the review section! ___________________________________ Also, Follow us here! -The Crafted Podcast: IG: https://www.instagram.com/craftedpod/ [https://www.instagram.com/craftedpod/] @CraftedPod --Kristin: IG: https://www.instagram.com/yourstrulykristin/ [https://www.instagram.com/yourstrulykristin/] @Yourstrulykristin Cook Book: https://a.co/d/5pqsuYE [https://a.co/d/5pqsuYE] --Keonte: IG: https://www.instagram.com/keontemcdonald/ [https://www.instagram.com/keontemcdonald/] @Keontemcdonald My Music: https://keonte.bandcamp.com/album/a-loss-for-words [https://keonte.bandcamp.com/album/a-loss-for-words] Graphic Design: https://www.behance.net/gallery/170503095/Portfolio [https://www.behance.net/gallery/170503095/Portfolio] Graphic IG: https://www.instagram.com/kingsmold/ [https://www.instagram.com/kingsmold/] @Kingsmold Order our Children's Book: "Where Dreams May Take You" https://a.co/d/3KlouTY [https://a.co/d/3KlouTY] ___________________________________ Song of The Week: Lute "Be Okay" https://music.apple.com/us/album/be-okay/1586713059?i=1586713323 [https://music.apple.com/us/album/be-okay/1586713059?i=1586713323] Show of the Week: Solo Leveling (Crunchyroll)

Ep. 98: ADHD & Anxiety in Marriage, Are We Spoiling Our Kids?, & KevOnStage vs The Internet Church

This week’s episode is all about understanding, intention, and navigating real-life tensions. We explore how different mental and emotional needs show up in marriage, the balance between supporting and spoiling our kids, and unpack the conversation sparked by KevOnStage around faith, love, and accountability. It’s a thoughtful discussion on how to show up with grace, wisdom, and clarity in the relationships and conversations that matter most. 💍♥️ Forever Segment: Different Brains, Same Marriage Two people, two different brains, one marriage. In this segment, we talk about navigating relationships when anxiety, ADHD, or other challenges are part of the dynamic. From communication to grace to practical adjustments, we explore how couples can better understand each other and build a marriage that works with (not against) those differences. 🌱 Roots & Bloom Segment: Spoiled or Supported? Raising Kids with Gratitude in a World of Excess Are we raising grateful kids, or just well-provided ones? We dive into the fine line between supporting your children and unintentionally spoiling them. In a world where access is easy and abundance is normal, we ask the tough question: just because you can give them everything… should you? 📱 Lifestyle Segment: KevOnStage Vs. The Internet Church We unpack the viral conversation sparked by KevOnStage and his comments about loving LGBTQ people. With praise from some and backlash from others, especially within Christian spaces, we explore the tension between faith, love, accountability, and how public voices navigate complex cultural conversations. Today we’ll be touching on:  * Favorite TikToks * What Happens If You Try To Escape From A Prison? * Different Brains, Same Marriage * Spoiled or Supported? * KevOnStage Vs. The Internet Anything you want to hear us talk about? Loved a topic we touched on? Let us know in the review section! ___________________________________ Also, Follow us here! -The Crafted Podcast: IG: https://www.instagram.com/craftedpod/ [https://www.instagram.com/craftedpod/] @CraftedPod --Kristin: IG: https://www.instagram.com/yourstrulykristin/ [https://www.instagram.com/yourstrulykristin/] @Yourstrulykristin Cook Book: https://a.co/d/5pqsuYE [https://a.co/d/5pqsuYE] --Keonte: IG: https://www.instagram.com/keontemcdonald/ [https://www.instagram.com/keontemcdonald/] @Keontemcdonald My Music: https://keonte.bandcamp.com/album/a-loss-for-words [https://keonte.bandcamp.com/album/a-loss-for-words] Graphic Design: https://www.behance.net/gallery/170503095/Portfolio [https://www.behance.net/gallery/170503095/Portfolio] Graphic IG: https://www.instagram.com/kingsmold/ [https://www.instagram.com/kingsmold/] @Kingsmold Order our Children's Book: "Where Dreams May Take You" https://a.co/d/3KlouTY [https://a.co/d/3KlouTY] ___________________________________ Song of The Week: Absolutely "I Just Don't Know You Yet" https://music.apple.com/us/album/i-just-dont-know-you-yet/1869706468?i=1869706757 [https://music.apple.com/us/album/i-just-dont-know-you-yet/1869706468?i=1869706757] Show of the Week: Invincible (Amazon)

Ep. 97: Say It So They Hear You, Parenting on Empty, and LeBron vs Memphis

This week’s episode is all about communication, capacity, and accountability. We dive into how to communicate with your spouse in a way that builds connection instead of conflict, what it looks like to parent well when you’re running on empty, and we unpack the viral comments from LeBron James and the conversation around honesty versus responsibility. It’s a real and reflective conversation about how we show up when it matters most. 💍♥️ Forever Segment: Say it so They Hear You, Not Fight You! How you say something matters just as much as what you say. In this segment, we break down how to communicate with your spouse in a way that invites understanding instead of defensiveness. From tone to timing to word choice, we share practical ways to say it so they hear you, not fight you. 🌱 Roots & Bloom Segment: Parenting on Empty & What to do When You're Maxed Out Parenting while exhausted is real, and it can bring out the worst in us. We talk about what to do when you’re emotionally maxed out, how to pause instead of react, and ways to reset so you can respond to your kids with intention instead of frustration. This one is honest, relatable, and full of real-life strategies. 🏀 Lifestyle Segment: LeBron Vs. Memphis We unpack the viral comments from LeBron James about traveling to Memphis and the reaction that followed. Is it simply his personal opinion, or do public figures carry a responsibility to be more mindful of what they say? We discuss perspective, influence, and where the line is between honesty and respect. Today we’ll be touching on:  * Favorite Dish To Cook and Why? * How Far is The Moon From The Earth? * Say it so They Hear You, Not Fight You! * Parenting on Empty: What to do When You're Maxed Out * LeBron Vs. Memphis Anything you want to hear us talk about? Loved a topic we touched on? Let us know in the review section! ___________________________________ Also, Follow us here! -The Crafted Podcast: IG: https://www.instagram.com/craftedpod/ [https://www.instagram.com/craftedpod/] @CraftedPod --Kristin: IG: https://www.instagram.com/yourstrulykristin/ [https://www.instagram.com/yourstrulykristin/] @Yourstrulykristin Cook Book: https://a.co/d/5pqsuYE [https://a.co/d/5pqsuYE] --Keonte: IG: https://www.instagram.com/keontemcdonald/ [https://www.instagram.com/keontemcdonald/] @Keontemcdonald My Music: https://keonte.bandcamp.com/album/a-loss-for-words [https://keonte.bandcamp.com/album/a-loss-for-words] Graphic Design: https://www.behance.net/gallery/170503095/Portfolio [https://www.behance.net/gallery/170503095/Portfolio] Graphic IG: https://www.instagram.com/kingsmold/ [https://www.instagram.com/kingsmold/] @Kingsmold Order our Children's Book: "Where Dreams May Take You" https://a.co/d/3KlouTY [https://a.co/d/3KlouTY] ___________________________________ Song of The Week: RAYE "I Know You're Hurting" https://music.apple.com/us/album/i-know-youre-hurting/1871085677?i=1871085698 [https://music.apple.com/us/album/i-know-youre-hurting/1871085677?i=1871085698] Show of the Week: The Pitt (HBOMax)

Ep. 96: Work Crushes While Married, Teaching vs Fussing, and Filming in Public: Is It Legal?

This week’s episode is all about awareness, boundaries, and how we show up in everyday moments. We talk about navigating attraction while protecting your marriage, the difference between teaching and simply reacting as parents, and the growing trend of public filming and what it really means to know your rights. It’s a conversation that challenges you to move with intention in your relationships, your parenting, and the world around you. 💍♥️ Forever Segment: Just My Type, Now What? Dealing With Attraction While Married Attraction doesn’t stop just because you’re married, but what you do with it matters. In this segment, we talk about navigating those moments when someone at work is your “type” and how to protect your marriage without being awkward or inappropriate. It’s about boundaries, self-awareness, and keeping things respectful while staying committed. 🌱 Roots & Bloom Segment: Teaching or Fussing? Are We Guiding our Kids or Just Reacting to Them? Are you teaching your child or just fussing at them? We dive into the difference between reacting emotionally and responding with intention. This conversation challenges parents to reflect on their tone, their approach, and whether their kids are truly understanding the lesson or just hearing the noise. 🎥 Lifestyle Segment: Filming People in Public and Your First Amendment Rights! What happens when someone pulls out a camera in public and starts filming you? We go down the rabbit hole of First Amendment auditors and the rise of public filming content online. From legal rights to personal comfort, we unpack what’s actually allowed, what people misunderstand, and how you might respond in that moment. Today we’ll be touching on:  * Favorite Albums from Women * How Many Islands Make Up The Philippines? * Dealing With Attraction While Married * Are We Guiding our Kids or Just Reacting to Them? * Filming People in Public: Is It legal? Anything you want to hear us talk about? Loved a topic we touched on? Let us know in the review section! ___________________________________ Also, Follow us here! -The Crafted Podcast: IG: https://www.instagram.com/craftedpod/ [https://www.instagram.com/craftedpod/] @CraftedPod --Kristin: IG: https://www.instagram.com/yourstrulykristin/ [https://www.instagram.com/yourstrulykristin/] @Yourstrulykristin Cook Book: https://a.co/d/5pqsuYE [https://a.co/d/5pqsuYE] --Keonte: IG: https://www.instagram.com/keontemcdonald/ [https://www.instagram.com/keontemcdonald/] @Keontemcdonald My Music: https://keonte.bandcamp.com/album/a-loss-for-words [https://keonte.bandcamp.com/album/a-loss-for-words] Graphic Design: https://www.behance.net/gallery/170503095/Portfolio [https://www.behance.net/gallery/170503095/Portfolio] Graphic IG: https://www.instagram.com/kingsmold/ [https://www.instagram.com/kingsmold/] @Kingsmold Order our Children's Book: "Where Dreams May Take You" https://a.co/d/3KlouTY [https://a.co/d/3KlouTY] First Amendment Video: https://youtu.be/77gQmHsLsAI?si=u2yFve7Xp9D2fIxY ___________________________________ Song of The Week: Little Simz "Woman" https://music.apple.com/us/album/woman-feat-cleo-sol/1561184260?i=1561184269 [https://music.apple.com/us/album/woman-feat-cleo-sol/1561184260?i=1561184269] Film of the Week: Project Hail Mary