Life, love, sex, relationships, parenting, and finding the joy and connection in all of it. Matt Chapman and Melanie Nasso discuss all this and more, sharing their insights, experiences, and love of life.
Episode 13: From High Tech to High Touch: The Journey of a Men's Coach Towards Personal Fulfillment and Happiness
Have you ever felt that despite your professional triumphs, there's still a void gnawing at your happiness? Charlie McKeever, founder of Happy Man Coaching, knows that feeling all too well. In today's episode, Charlie takes us through his transitory journey from the lucrative tech industry to men's coaching, prompted by an insatiable desire for personal fulfillment and happiness. As he unravels his tale of marital struggles and self-discovery, you'll come to realize how labels can limit your ...
5 Feb 2024
Episode 11: Melanie's Menopause Journey
Imagine hitting the road on a journey with no map or GPS, that's how it can feel navigating menopause and the accompanying hormonal shifts. Join Melanie as she shares her direct experiences with menopause, grief from losing loved ones, and the notable impact of these transitions on her relationships. She's walked this path and comes armed with research, tips, and a heartfelt recount of her journey, offering a roadmap for those traversing the same terrain. Our conversation then transition...
5 Feb 2024
Episode 12: Mastering the Art of Being Present: Evicting Negativity and Embracing Positivity
Life is a journey, and sometimes we need to evict some unwanted guests from our mind to make room for the positives. Ever wondered why some people, even long after they've vacated our lives, continue to occupy precious space in our thoughts? We'll shed light on this intriguing concept, drawing wisdom from Carl Young and personal experiences, and arm you with strategies to liberate your mind and savor the joys of being present. Switching gears, we venture into the delicate realm of co-parentin...
5 Feb 2024
Episode 5: Dating apps disillusion, danger, and delight
Did you know that Matt and Melanie met on a dating app? Listen as they share some of the pitfalls and lessons they both learned as they navigated the trenches of online dating. This is not a silver bullet episode for online dating success, just our experiences and sharing of perspectives on how to market yourself. The two talk about how they first met, who made the first move, and what they did to get themselves ready for the relationship they have now.
5 Feb 2024
Episode 9: The importance of speaking your partner's love language
Do you ever feel like you are showing your partner how much you love and care about them but it’s not as received as you want it to be? Listen in on this episode as Matt and Melanie discuss the importance of understanding your partner’s love language so you can “speak” to them in a way they will understand. The couple shares their thoughts about the concepts in Dr. Gary Chapman’s book “The five love languages”.
5 Feb 2024
Episode 10: Parenting in the Digital Age: Navigating Kids, Smartphones, and Social Media
Ever find yourself at odds over your child's relentless quest for a social media presence? Trust us, we've been there. As my daughter turned 14 and eagerly anticipated her high school years, her demand for a Snapchat account became a hot topic in our home. Join Matt and I as we traverse the digital landscape, sharing personal anecdotes and exploring the complex relationship between children, smartphones, and social media. We differentiate between the device itself and the apps it houses and d...
5 Feb 2024
Episode 6: Patience, intention, and not settling - a dating app interview
In a follow-up to episode 5, Matt & Melanie sit down with Heather, a dear friend of Melanie’s who is currently online dating. Listen to Heather share her online dating experience, how she approaches it and what she’s discovered. Learn about Heather’s flag system that helps her stay true to her intentions as she shifts through a sea of profiles. This is the couple’s first interview, and you’ll want to stay til the end to hear Heather’s advice if you’re out there online dating.
5 Feb 2024
Episode 8: Take your connection on a road trip
Intentional time together is crucial to help maintain and reinvigorate your connection with your significant other. In this episode, Matt and Melanie talk about the importance of travel and adventure together. They share the first time they went away together and how it helped to elevate their relationship. Don’t miss the funny story about the family vacation where Melanie’s son makes a comment that reminds the couple they aren’t as quiet as they think they are. If you’re feeling caught up in...
5 Feb 2024
Episode 7: Raising boys, recovering from heartbreak and rocking through life
Join Melanie and Matt for their second interview where the couple chats with Melanie’s dear friend Mark Spafford. Mark shares his experience of raising and co-parenting his two boys. The value of getting them involved in team sports and off their devices is discussed. The trio also talks about the struggle of getting kids to clean their rooms and some revelations are made. Mark dives deep into how he’s worked to recover from the heartbreak of two divorces and the best advice he received from ...
4 Feb 2024
Episode 4: The toxicity of withholding sex
Mad at your partner and trying to stick it to them without letting them in between the sheets with you? Finding yourself locked out of your lover's loins? Join Matt and Melanie as they discuss their experiences with withholding and being withheld from. They explore what sex represents for a couple. It is the glue that helps hold your pair bond together. Late in the episode, Melanie has an emotional epiphany you will want to hear.
4 Feb 2024
Episode 3: Pows and Wows: How to get a conversation flowing with your kids or partner.
In this episode, Matt and Melanie talk about a nightly ritual she started with her kids when they were younger. It helps give a framework to how to share more about everyone's day and cultivate an environment in which kids can feel seen and heard. Later in the episode, the couple parlays how that premise plays out in their relationship and how it could help create more intimacy in your relationship. A recent hard conversation the couple had is shared to highlight the importance of cr...
1 Feb 2024
Episode 2: Be your kids Google.
Join Matt and Melanie as they discuss cultivating trust with their kids and how it leads to asking questions. Melanie recounts a funny story about questions her son had about a movie he saw and how it led to a teachable moment. The pair also touch on co-parenting and the importance of a united front between homes.
31 Jan 2024
Episode 1: Intentional Intimacy
In the premiere episode, Matt and Melanie talk about how to have better intimacy in your relationship.
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