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In this 10 part series we will have conversations with couples and individuals who continue to navigate the Pandemic either in partnership or without partnership and to dive deeper into how relationships are handling this ongoing pandemic as we enter the second full year.  Can you be in partnership with your home? How does connection to a physical space and the idea of a home, actually open you up to new partnerships? Can your home lead you to new love? Listen in as Marisol and Adam speak with Bill Nimelman about journey home back home, him finding a physical space, and how creating, working, and living at home during the pandemic actually lead him to his current relationship. Bill touches on dating later in life, and reminds us all that "we all have our own shit!" Bill Nimelman was born in Niagara Falls, New York and after 25 years of living in Texas, he moved back to NY in 2007.  There he runs a freelance graphic design business and has been seriously painting since 2000, primarily mixed media in

In this 10 part series we will have conversations with couples and individuals who continue to navigate the Pandemic either in partnership or without partnership and to dive deeper into how relationships are handling this ongoing pandemic as we enter the second full year. Marcus and Marsha tell the story of love, life, death, and rebirth on this intimate conversation of Pandemic Partnership. During the Pandemic the couple thought their adoption plans had be put on hold, they took on the responsibility of taking care of Marcus's ailing mother and after losing his father, they received a text message from the adoption agency that changed their life forever. Listen to find out more about fatherhood, passing souls, and filling up one another's cups. Marcus and Marsha Davis are based in Asheville, North Carolina where they are raising their young son, Malcolm. They are both deeply engaged in social justice work and believe in incorporating Black queer feminist principles into their parenting, work and personal

In this 10 part series we will have conversations with couples and individuals who continue to navigate the Pandemic either in partnership or without partnership and to dive deeper into how relationships are handling this ongoing pandemic as we enter the second full year. Morgan and Natty have been together for six years and live in Greensboro NC. During the pandemic they had a baby, renovated a 1850's house in Vermont, and moved back to North Carolina with their three dogs and little daughter, Bex. Adam, Marisol, Morgan, and Natty recount how their lives intersect and intertwine from Morgan and Marisol's romantic past, Adam and Morgan's shared apartment, Natty and Marisol's fertility and pregnancy journeys lining up and now Natty working for the couple to edit and produce this podcast. Natty & Morgan recount couples therapy, spending way too much time together, and finding compassion and patience for one another. Want more Reading Aloud Podcast? https://www.patreon.com/ReadingAloudPodcast (Become a me

In this 10 part series we will have conversations with couples and individuals who continue to navigate the Pandemic either in partnership or without partnership and to dive deeper into how relationships are handling this ongoing pandemic as we enter the second full year. Stacey is an artist, illustrator and muralist based in Los Angeles and Sam is a Director and Filmmaker. They live in Glendale with their two cats Julius and Doug. During the Pandemic, the couple got engaged and they have been navigating planning their wedding during the pandemic. Listen in as the couple recounts their proposal story, goes over wedding plans, discusses how the algorithm of social media effects artists and talks about how the weather in Southern California afforded them some flexibility and their deck became the hottest spot in LA to grab a drink. Want more Reading Aloud Podcast? https://www.patreon.com/ReadingAloudPodcast (Become a member of our Pateron)!  Check us out athttps://readingaloud.captivate.fm/ ( https://rea

BONUS EPISODE! Marisol and Adam recourd a quick episode to give you more insight and "how to" about the newly launched Reading Aloud Patreon page. https://www.patreon.com/ReadingAloudPodcast When you become a Patreon supporter you become part of our Reading Aloud family and we LOVE our family members! At its core, this podcast is about providing insight and conversations that will support and inspire our listeners to deepen their relationships and build community through conversation. Every week we receive meaningful feedback on how the Reading Aloud podcast has supported someone through a challenging time and now we need your support to keep that going.  Please check out the four different levels of commitment and find the one that works best for you. Being a Patreon member not only provides you with curated, fun and interactive bonus content, it helps us cover the costs of producing a podcast at no cost to our listeners. Any amount per month goes a long way in supporting our ability to keep the c

In this 10 part series we will have conversations with couples and individuals who continue to navigate the Pandemic either in partnership or without partnership and to dive deeper into how relationships are handling this ongoing pandemic as we enter the second full year.  This week Adam and Marisol speak with Kristen Masi. She is an Astrologer and Coach who lives in Boulder Colorado. During the Pandemic she chose to take a conscious sabbatical from seeking romantic partnership and is now back in the dating game. Listen to Kristen give insight from the stars on the pandemic, cringe-worthy stories from dating during Covid, and hear her speak to finding relationship with ones self in order to better seek relationship with others. Learn more about Kristen Masi at https://www.kmastrology.me/ (https://www.kmastrology.me/) and on instagram at @KM_astrology  Bonus! the couple code to get 10% off a 50 minute reading: READINGALOUD10 Want more Reading Aloud Podcast? https://www.patreon.com/ReadingAloudPodca

In this 10 part series we will have conversations with couples and individuals who continue to navigate the Pandemic either in partnership or without partnership and to dive deeper into how relationships are handling this ongoing pandemic as we enter the second full year. This weeks couple is Patrick and Ariel. They are a married couple from Asheville who share a love of travel and their two dogs. Patrick Casale is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health and Addictions Therapist. He is the owner of All Things Private Practice. He is a Private Practice Coach, Strategist and a Group Practice Owner, Motivational Speaker, and Podcast Host. Patrick helps mental health entrepreneurs break the mold, work through their fears and insecurities, and to embrace their authenticity. Ariel Casale is a supervisor with the Federal Probations officer over the court services unit, a polymer clay earring designer, an actress, and signer. The Pandemic obviously effected their ability to connect together outside of their home, but l

In this 10 part series we will have conversations with couples and individuals who continue to navigate the Pandemic either in partnership or without partnership and to dive deeper into how relationships are handling this ongoing pandemic as we enter the second full year. Erica and Matthew met in 2004 in Maui and fell in love in New Orleans shortly thereafter. Since then, They spent a lot of time traveling the world, working and learning as they went. Ultimately they started their own businesses (Matthew as a leadership consultant and Erica as a landscape designer), got a dog and finally got married 11 years after they met. Now, after 5 years of trying to get pregnant, They have 14 month old, Oliver. Oliver's journey here was nothing short of a miracle, as he was conceived amid a global pandemic all while Erica was going through chemotherapy to battle breast cancer. Erica and Matthew share their powerful and moving story with Marisol and Adam and reflect back on how they have changed personally as well as a

For the season three finale, a Reading Aloud first! Adam actually "reads aloud" an excerpt from the book "To Raise A Boy" by Emma Brown. The couple deep dives into what it means to raise a boy in todays society. Brown describes the "boy" box as having thick walls, a firmly engrained idea of what it means to be a male and highlights that in today's world girls have thinner walls and many examples of different ways to be a girl or woman. Adam and Marisol discuss their personal experiences with parenting a boy in todays world and how their own internalized patriarchy has shown up in moments. Is it time to let the walls down in the boy box or is it time to continue to push forward on the path to female equality? Can they both be done at the same time? Should they? In this episode, Reading Aloud also announces that they have launched a Patreon! What is Pateron you ask? Pateron is a membership platform that grants you access to additional content, merchandise, and direct contact with the Colette's. Financially sup

While Marisol was doing a Peloton workout, the instructor was acting goofy, she caught herself, and then decided you know what... "You will never be too much for someone who can't get enough of you." Living your true self can be liberating, it can connect you to your heritage, and it can even be a feminist act. But what happens when being your true self, becomes too much for your partner? Can you be "too much" "too forward" "too direct"? Do those things keep you from tuning into how the other person is feeling in the moment? Marisol and Adam discuss their personalities, ego's, feelings of embarrassment and how they have to recognize when their "true self" is overshadowing the needs of the other person in the relationship. How does our ego keep us from showing up for one another? How does embarrassment separate us from our partners in moments of shame? All is discussed in this very anecdotal episode of Reading Aloud. Want more Reading Aloud Podcast? Check us out athttps://readingaloud.captivate.fm/ ( https://

We LOVE, LOVE! No, not the show, but the Holiday. As we approach Valentines Day, Adam and Marisol discuss relationship hacks. A "Hack" is a tip, trick, or advice that works to solve a relatively small problem and therefore optimizes your relationship. This episode is made up of advice from you, the listeners! The couple shares listeners hacks and gives feedback, if the hack has been successful for them or not and why. Understanding how couples work together and ways that they can work better together ultimately leads to more love. Things like physical touch, better ways to fight and erotic connections are all discussed in this episode. Adam and Marisol share their wisdom of things that work (and don't work) in their relationship and how they can fix the age old problem "What are we having for dinner?" Adam and Marisol finish out the episode by sharing what their plans are for the upcoming holiday. Happy Valentines Day! Want more Reading Aloud Podcast? Check us out athttps://readingaloud.captivate.fm/ ( htt

Why name your podcast "Reading Aloud" when you don't actually read aloud in the podcast? What effect has hosting a podcast had on your life? Marisol and Adam kick off the podcast with the explanation as to why the Reading Aloud Podcast, is called "Reading Aloud." The couple also discusses opening up their lives to let the world listen in. The Asheville couple explains that the podcast all got started when they presented a https://www.pechakucha.com/ (Pecha Kucha) (pronounced PEA CHA KU CHA.) A storytelling format where a presenter shows 20 slides for 20 seconds of commentary each. Their Pecha Kucha touched on the idea that a shared lens creates a deeper understanding of one another and builds a united foundation on which to learn. The conversation turns to the idea of "letting it all hang out." Recording their lives through the good, the bad, the difficult, and the drunk. When you listen to the Reading Aloud podcast you are opening a door into their lives, but are Marisol and Adam really comfortable with

What is the evolving role of men in the modern world? Men in today’s world are at a crossroads - one of both accountability and opportunity. Marisol and Adam discuss Adam's work in this space, passion for building male community and how he became interested in this work. More than ever before, men need networks of support, accountability and community to help them navigate and thrive through their personal and professional lives. The pandemic has highlighted the weak foundation of connection that many men have in their lives.  Marisol and Adam share several stories of men feeling isolated during these times and how few options men have for support.  What type of "mens work" is out there for the everyday man?  Adam also discusses the need for men to come together at this moment in history to define their role moving forward within the context of modern social and environmental movements such as MeToo, BLM and the climate emergency. There is conversation happening about what men shouldn't be doi

What we wear and how we wear it is a powerful outlet for self-expression. It’s more than just a fashion statement; it’s a reflection of ourselves. Marisol talks all things fashion, therapy, and puffy coats in this episode dedicated to her Asheville based business, SolReflection. In this 2 part series Adam and Marisol take an episode each to talk about what they are passionate about, what they do for a living, and what fuels their fire. Marisol goes first, and talks about starting a business, how she has married her passion and her profession, and a little about her style journey. She is a Personal Stylist and Psychotherapist who married her expertise in fashion consulting and personal identity with a decade-plus long career working and teaching in the field of trauma healing. her background as a therapist brings a level of consciousness that is not incorporated in traditional styling, ultimately helping align style to soul. She remarks that Therapeutic Image Consulting is not about leading you to the lates

What if we are never as happy as we were before having a baby? There are ups and downs in every marriage or relationship. Marisol and Adam discuss their relationship as it stands now and how playing the long game can help get you through the rollercoaster of a relationship. Although Adam is not your "typical" sports fan he draws on a sports analogy for this episode; the idea that a relationship can have a "championship window" and how the foundation of a relationship (or the foundation of a sports team) can impact the ability to have multiple championship windows. While driving in the car, Marisol and Adam have a discussion based around Marisol's question "What if we are never as happy as we were before having a baby?" Which unfolds into an even more personal question for Marisol, "Will I ever be happy again?" Adam and Marisol then break down what their life looked like prior to having the responsibility of a child, when they felt like they could place priority on travel, experience, and adventure. The answ

2022 is officially here and Marisol and Adam break down their intentions, hopes, goals, and words for the year ahead. Marisol warns listeners to be carful what word they chose for the year, noting that last year her word was "courage" and boy did that come up time and time again, with Covid, Fertility, pre-term birth concerns, and more. Sometimes you just don't know the power of your word until you are smack dab in the middle of a hurricane. The New Year is a time for reflection, rebirth, and refocusing. Adam's word came to him quickly, he wants to become a sponge, listening and soaking up all of the knowledge he can. Adam's hope for 2022 is to "Use that learning to feed and fertilize what I am planting this year." While Marisol, in true Gemini fashion, has refused to narrow it down to one word, instead having a word that is also an acronym, then following it up with a hand motion for the year, Reverberating equal parts and finding balance. The couple looks back on their intention setting from 2017 where

How do we hold space for our partner's greatness? How do we hold space silently for others? How do you balance being quiet and strong while still holding one anther accountable? How has the Patriarchy kept men from being able to hold space for their wives or for friends? These questions and more shape the conversation on todays episode of Reading Aloud. Marisol and Adam contemplate men's emerging role in society and how we can give power to women rising. Marisol explains the concept of an energetic match and recounts past relationships where that were a mismatch. She elaborates on how being in relationship with Adam has helped her to find a energetic balance. They both discuss how parenthood and having a baby has changed their energy and they way the show up in their marriage for each other. Adam explains to Marisol that he spoke with a friend this week about his friends desire to date an spectacular woman and how he needed to show up in that space to both feel worthy of finding a partner and how he naviga

Marisol and Adam discuss the complexities of Christmas in the time of Corona. The episode starts off with Adam and Marisol sharing favorite holiday traditions of quite, Christmas lights, church services, and music. Moving into current day, Marisol and Adam get vulnerable about their experience of anxiety, fear, expectations, joy, sadness, and anger surrounding Covid-19 at Christmas. They discuss the relenting variants that cause a whiplash of emotions in some and exhaustion and burn out in others and their perspective on how the pressure of the holiday can add to this. Finding stillness, light, and peace Marisol and Adam hope for all of their listeners experiencing a blue Christmas, a little bit of magic this season. We hope this episode resonates with you. Thanks for listening in, Happy Holidays, and Happy New Year! Want more Reading Aloud Podcast? Check us out athttps://readingaloud.captivate.fm/ ( https://readingaloud.captivate.fm) (Subscribe, Download, and Review) Follow along on this journey th

Its taco soup night at Colette house which means...Tequila! Marisol and Adam discuss the lure of celebrities over dinner and attempt to play a game of crush or no crush. Enjoy this fun and light episode of Reading Aloud Podcast. Send us a DM and let us know if you like the new proposed podcast name! In this episode the couple has been watching Making the Cut, and Adam recognizes that he may have developed a celebrity crush on Heidi Klum. This sparks the larger discussion of if all celebrities fit into Crush or No Crush? Hear Marisol and Adam's take on Kiera Knightly, Jennifer Love Hewitt, Angelia Jolie, Gael Garcia Bernal, and if Marisol would actually be friends with Lady Gaga, Enjoy! Want more Reading Aloud Podcast? Check us out at https://readingaloud.captivate.fm (https://readingaloud.captivate.fm )(Subscribe, Download, and Review) Follow along on this journey though life on https://www.instagram.com/readingaloudpodcast/ (Instagram) or https://www.facebook.com/ReadingAloudPodcast (facebook) at @rea

Marisol and Adam discuss what roles they play as new parents and how they try to navigate self-care with caring for the family.