The Married Therapists: A Relationship Podcast

S2: E14 | Could Your Marriage Survive a Major Health Crisis?

What happens when a serious health crisis changes the course of a relationship? In this episode, Luis and Amber talk about the difficult realities couples may face when chronic illness, disability, or major health challenges become part of a marriage. They explore the emotional and practical sides of caregiving, decision-making, communication, and maintaining mental health when life doesn't go according to plan. The conversation also touches on dating with chronic illness, when and how to disclose health conditions, navigating body image concerns, and building emotional resilience in relationships. Through personal reflections and honest discussion, Luis and Amber examine how couples can face uncertainty together while balancing love, commitment, personal capacity, and choice.

S2: E13 | Modern Masculinity & the Rise of the Red Pill

In this episode, we take an honest look at the Manosphere and Red Pill culture and how they’re influencing conversations around masculinity, relationships, and modern gender roles. We explore the tension between feminism, gender equality, and the rise of online spaces that many men turn to for advice, validation, and identity. We also talk about toxic masculinity, emotional suppression, and the growing connection between men’s mental health struggles and the messages being spread online. Rather than turning it into a battle between men and women, this episode focuses on understanding the deeper emotional and cultural issues behind these movements and why emotional intelligence and emotional health matter now more than ever.

S2: E12 | Pre-Kid Parenting Opinions (Part 2): Social Media, Spanking & Financial Transparency

In part two of our pre-kid parenting opinions, we continue the conversation and discuss important topics around modern parenting, including children’s social media use, healthy discipline strategies, and the conversation around spanking and abuse. We also discuss how understanding child development impacts expectations, why sleep hygiene matters for behavior and growth, and how supporting emotional health helps build resilience. Finally, we talk about financial transparency in the home and share practical parenting tips for building strong family foundations.

S2: E11 | Pre-Kid Parenting Opinions (Part 1): Sleepovers, Sex Talks & Discipline

What kind of parents do we think we’ll be before kids are even in the picture? In this episode, we get real about our pre-kids thoughts on parenting and the conversations that matter most, from navigating teen relationships and whether sleepovers are a yes or no, to how we plan to handle sex education, discipline, and big decisions like college. We also get into child development, what it takes to raise confident and emotionally healthy kids, and the kind of open communication we hope to build in our future family. If you’re a parent, planning to become one, or just curious about different parenting tips and perspectives, give this one a listen.

S2: E10 | Dating Later in Life: Love, Prenups & Future Planning

In this episode, Amber and Luis explore the realities of dating for older adults and building healthy relationships later in life. They unpack the emotional work that comes with life after divorce, healing, and learning how to love again while navigating long-term relationships and future planning. From prenups and estate planning to therapy, finances, and preparing for the future, this conversation gets into the practical and emotional sides of aging and love. They also discuss what it takes to build a secure, lasting partnership.