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Starter Marriage
Hosted by Allison Raskin, John Blakeslee, & Studio71 · EN
New York Times best-selling author and relationship coach, Allison Raskin, has spent the last few years researching what it really means to get married in today’s society. And now she is expanding her investigation with hands on experience as she navigates her first (and hopefully last) marriage with her husband and co-host, John Blakeslee. Pulling from the latest research, other couples and various experts, the duo will examine modern marriage from every angle including how it impacts the world on a societal level (think trad wives) and on the most personal (like losing a parent). Allison, a well-known mental health influencer, is used to sharing her life online, so opening up about the intimate details of her marriage to help others understand their own felt like a no-brainer. John, a former undercover CIA officer, who isn’t used to sharing his life so publicly, needed a little more convincing. But, hey, isn’t marriage all about compromise?
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Our Best Marriage Advice
Apr 1301:08:47Tap to summarizeIn the series finale of the podcast, Allison and John answer questions from the audience about how they deal with being attracted to other people, the process of online dating, and whether this show has been good for their marriage. During Marriage Moments, Allison finally reveals the results of the guest survey she gave out at their wedding. Plus, an announcement about the future of Starter Marriage. If you would like to submit a “Marriage Moment’ or suggest a future episode topic, email us at startermarriagepodcast@gmail.com. John's Substack : https://wrongmanforthejob.substack.com Learn more about the possibilities of modern marriage with a copy of I DO (I THINK): Conversations About Modern Marriage. Purchase Allison’s new romcom novel Save The Date. If you like the show, telling a friend about it would be helpful! You can text, email, Tweet, or send this link to a friend: https://bit.ly/StarterMarriage Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribe →When To Leave Your Marriage with Ash Perez
Apr 601:18:01Tap to summarizeAsh Perez joins the show to talk about his divorce and how to know when to walk away from a marriage that isn't working. It's a raw, vulnerable conversation about societal expectations, being in the public eye and finding yourself again. Former coworkers Ash and Allison also try to explain the Buzzfeed Video Universe to John, who still doesn't understand. Get Ash's new audiobook, SPEAK NOW: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Speak-Now/Ash-Perez/9781668117927 If you would like to submit a “Marriage Moment’ or suggest a future episode topic, email us at startermarriagepodcast@gmail.com. John's Substack : https://wrongmanforthejob.substack.com Learn more about the possibilities of modern marriage with a copy of I DO (I THINK): Conversations About Modern Marriage. Purchase Allison’s new romcom novel Save The Date. If you like the show, telling a friend about it would be helpful! You can text, email, Tweet, or send this link to a friend: https://bit.ly/StarterMarriage Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribe →Being Married To A Relationship Coach
Mar 3000:51:23Tap to summarizeJohn interviews Allison about her career as a relationship coach, including her reservations about coaching and the pressure she feels to be a perfect wife. During Marriage Moments, Allison appreciates being humored when she insists on an excessive pasta order and John wonders how often couples send each other calendar invites for major national holidays. If you would like to submit a “Marriage Moment’ or suggest a future episode topic, email us at startermarriagepodcast@gmail.com. John's Substack : https://wrongmanforthejob.substack.com Learn more about the possibilities of modern marriage with a copy of I DO (I THINK): Conversations About Modern Marriage. Purchase Allison’s new romcom novel Save The Date. If you like the show, telling a friend about it would be helpful! You can text, email, Tweet, or send this link to a friend: https://bit.ly/StarterMarriage Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribe →Being Responsible For Keeping Your Children Alive
Mar 2300:54:45Tap to summarizeAllison and John share the harrowing story of their dog Phantom’s medical emergency, a crisis that left them overstretched, emotionally exhausted, and reckoning with their newfound responsibility for three different lives. They open up about what makes them most anxious as new parents. During Stay or Leave, Allison considers hiring an exorcist and is surprised to learn that John has a lot of opinions about who is qualified to vanquish a demon. If you would like to submit a “Marriage Moment’ or suggest a future episode topic, email us at startermarriagepodcast@gmail.com. John's Substack : https://wrongmanforthejob.substack.com Learn more about the possibilities of modern marriage with a copy of I DO (I THINK): Conversations About Modern Marriage. Purchase Allison’s new romcom novel Save The Date. If you like the show, telling a friend about it would be helpful! You can text, email, Tweet, or send this link to a friend: https://bit.ly/StarterMarriage Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribe →The Mental Load of Parenting
Mar 1600:50:33Tap to summarizeIn this tension-filled episode, John and Allison discuss co-parenting (or--as John points out--just parenting). This leads to a difficult conversation around different styles and expectations of each other. Also, would you rather be married to a horse? If you would like to submit a “Marriage Moment’ or suggest a future episode topic, email us at startermarriagepodcast@gmail.com. John's Substack : https://wrongmanforthejob.substack.com Learn more about the possibilities of modern marriage with a copy of I DO (I THINK): Conversations About Modern Marriage. Purchase Allison’s new romcom novel Save The Date. If you like the show, telling a friend about it would be helpful! You can text, email, Tweet, or send this link to a friend: https://bit.ly/StarterMarriage Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribe →How To Marry A Widow with Nora McInerny
Mar 901:11:53Tap to summarizeNora McInerny joins the show to share what it's been like to remarry after losing her first husband to brain cancer in her early 30's. She opens up about the differences between the two relationships and why she (mistakenly) never thought she'd fall in love again. Also, an elaborate marriage moment involving a kitchen knife and shadow karate. Check out the interview with Allison's mom: https://feelingsand.co/podcasts/terrible-thanks-for-asking/overthinking-about-you/ If you would like to submit a “Marriage Moment’ or suggest a future episode topic, email us at startermarriagepodcast@gmail.com. John's Substack : https://wrongmanforthejob.substack.com Learn more about the possibilities of modern marriage with a copy of I DO (I THINK): Conversations About Modern Marriage. Purchase Allison’s new romcom novel Save The Date. If you like the show, telling a friend about it would be helpful! You can text, email, Tweet, or send this link to a friend: https://bit.ly/StarterMarriage Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribe →I Don't Like Your Friends
Mar 200:52:44Tap to summarizeJohn thinks everyone wants to be his friend. Which is a perfect segue into the main topic of the episode: your partner's social circle. Do you have to be friends with your partner's friends? Do you have to like them? Allison has some strong thoughts about one of the important people in John's life. If you would like to submit a “Marriage Moment’ or suggest a future episode topic, email us at startermarriagepodcast@gmail.com. John's Substack : https://wrongmanforthejob.substack.com Learn more about the possibilities of modern marriage with a copy of I DO (I THINK): Conversations About Modern Marriage. Purchase Allison’s new romcom novel Save The Date. If you like the show, telling a friend about it would be helpful! You can text, email, Tweet, or send this link to a friend: https://bit.ly/StarterMarriage Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribe →I Never Thought I'd Get Married
Feb 2300:57:13Tap to summarizeOne of John's best friends, Bri LeRose, joins the show to talk about her decision to get engaged even though she never thought she'd get married. The trio discuss what Bri and her fiance are doing to feel more prepared to tie the knot--including reading Allison's book (very exciting!). If you would like to submit a “Marriage Moment’ or suggest a future episode topic, email us at startermarriagepodcast@gmail.com. John's Substack : https://wrongmanforthejob.substack.com Learn more about the possibilities of modern marriage with a copy of I DO (I THINK): Conversations About Modern Marriage. Purchase Allison’s new romcom novel Save The Date. If you like the show, telling a friend about it would be helpful! You can text, email, Tweet, or send this link to a friend: https://bit.ly/StarterMarriage Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribe →The Danger of Viral Relationship Tests
Feb 1601:04:17Tap to summarizeThis week, Allison and John tackle the viral videos putting modern relationships to the test. Is it science, or just clickbait? The conversation takes a detour when John references the iconic door test from the 1993 film A Bronx Tale only to realize Allison thinks he's talking about a talking cartoon mouse. Plus, they talk about Michael Douglas… a lot. If you would like to submit a “Marriage Moment’ or suggest a future episode topic, email us at startermarriagepodcast@gmail.com. John's Substack : https://wrongmanforthejob.substack.com Learn more about the possibilities of modern marriage with a copy of I DO (I THINK): Conversations About Modern Marriage. Purchase Allison’s new romcom novel Save The Date. If you like the show, telling a friend about it would be helpful! You can text, email, Tweet, or send this link to a friend: https://bit.ly/StarterMarriage Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribe →Allowing Your Partner To Change
Feb 900:58:49Tap to summarizeJohn shares some of the first texts Allison sent him and they are...interesting. The couple then dives into how much they've each changed since getting together. This includes John learning a bananas amount of math and Allison feeling disconnected from the world after losing her mom. If you would like to submit a “Marriage Moment’ or suggest a future episode topic, email us at startermarriagepodcast@gmail.com. John's Substack : https://wrongmanforthejob.substack.com Learn more about the possibilities of modern marriage with a copy of I DO (I THINK): Conversations About Modern Marriage. Purchase Allison’s new romcom novel Save The Date. If you like the show, telling a friend about it would be helpful! You can text, email, Tweet, or send this link to a friend: https://bit.ly/StarterMarriage Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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