The Podd Couple

Ep. 9: Dysfunction Junction

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Total running time: 44 minutes and 29 seconds.

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--Dysfunction Junction. A listener asked: "How can one overcome one's dysfunctional upbringing to have a healthy marriage? Is it possible?" We take a crack at answering the question by sharing our own family's stories and how to work together, giving practical tips on what works for us. 

What is The Podd Couple Podcast?

The Podd Couple... on what happens when opposites attract--and breed. The Podd Couple podcast is a weekly audio podcast in which we discuss everything from finances, child rearing, communicating in your relationship and anything else we can think up. The show is a good mix between serious topics that might help you understand how this couple navigates through the world and more light-hearted parts that will keep you entertained. So download the show, listen and have fun!

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Ep. 8: Being True to One's Self Redux

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Total running time: 35 minutes and 43 seconds.

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--Being true to one's self redux. We received lots of great feedback on last episode's topic. How do you make "me" time when you're in a relationship and there's a lot on your plate? Listen to some great feedback and learn the answer. However, keeping a healthy balance is not as simple as you might think.

What is The Podd Couple Podcast?

The Podd Couple... on what happens when opposites attract--and breed. The Podd Couple podcast is a weekly audio podcast in which we discuss everything from finances, child rearing, communicating in your relationship and anything else we can think up. The show is a good mix between serious topics that might help you understand how this couple navigates through the world and more light-hearted parts that will keep you entertained. So download the show, listen and have fun!

Creative Commons License:

The Podd Couple Podcast by Karen and Ron Vitale is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 3.0 United States License.
Based on a work at www.ThePoddCouple.com.
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History of our Wedding Rings

When it came to picking out rings, we wanted something unique and meaningful to both of us. And after doing some research, we found we really liked the symbolism behind Celtic knotwork motifs. 

Ancient Celts believed that life was a riddle or "eternal journey," and their knot patterns symbolized the path that lead through the Labyrinth of life to its sacred center - the point at which heaven touches earth. Every curve and bend in the knot signifies yet another level of spiritual discovery that faces us before we can find the center.

Cool, huh? But there were still a lot of knot patterns out there, and we wanted to pick one that meant something to us. After doing some more searching (isn't the Internet great?), we found a neat design called the Tibetan Dancing Knot, which symbolizes "commitment in balance with individuality." And even though every married couple laughs when we tell them that, we like it! 

Next step was finding a designer who could incorporate our knot into a Celtic band, and here's where we really lucked out. We found a gentleman by the name of Bob Knopf, who owns a custom jewelry business called deSignet. Bob took on the task and, after sending a few designs back and forth on the web, created a set of spectacular looking rings in 14 karat white gold.

In fact, Bob liked the end product so much, he used our design for a ring he was working on for his wife's anniversary present. Since he was going to post the ring design on his website, Bob was kind enough to let us name the knot pattern. So, as a surprise for Ron, I asked if he would name it the Mohan Knot, after a character in Ron's novel. Since it's debut on the website, we've been told that the ring is selling very well! There are even several variations: Check them out.

 So then one of these little rings traveled all the way to Paris with us, where Ron pulled it out in the shadow of the Porte de Mars (which is probably as old or older that Celtic knotwork itself) and asked me to marry him. Say what you will about diamond rings, but ours have a meaning and history to them that we'll always remember!

Us

Welcome to The Podd Couple website. Karen and I hope you take the time to check out the episodes we've put up and know that we've put this show together to share our experiences with people. That's it. We don't have an agenda, don't believe we have "The Secret" and are stumbling through life making our way as best we can. Our podcast is for people who are single, married and everywhere in between. So enjoy the shows and be sure to send us feedback! Thanks.

Episode 7: Being True to One's Self

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Total running time: 46 minutes and 15 seconds.

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--Subscribe to the show in iTunes (it's free!).
--Being true to one's self. If you're in a relationship and have a lot going on (work, family, responsibilities, etc.), how do you remember to keep in touch with your self? Is it important? Or do you just get lost in couplehood?

What is The Podd Couple Podcast?

The Podd Couple... on what happens when opposites attract--and breed. The Podd Couple podcast is a weekly audio podcast in which we discuss everything from finances, child rearing, communicating in your relationship and anything else we can think up. The show is a good mix between serious topics that might help you understand how this couple navigates through the world and more light-hearted parts that will keep you entertained. So download the show, listen and have fun!

Creative Commons License:

The Podd Couple Podcast by Karen and Ron Vitale is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 3.0 United States License.
Based on a work at www.ThePoddCouple.com.
Permissions beyond the scope of this license may be available at www.ThePoddCouple.com.

Contact Us:
To send feedback, send an e-mail to poddcouple@gmail.com.

Episode 6: Vacation Blues

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Total running time: 45 minutes and 39 seconds.

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--Subscribe to the show in iTunes (it's free!).
--Vacation blues. Reflecting back on our vacation and trials and tribulations with the kids. What we did and what we could have done better.

What is The Podd Couple Podcast?

The Podd Couple... on what happens when opposites attract--and breed. The Podd Couple podcast is a weekly audio podcast in which we discuss everything from finances, child rearing, communicating in your relationship and anything else we can think up. The show is a good mix between serious topics that might help you understand how this couple navigates through the world and more light-hearted parts that will keep you entertained. So download the show, listen and have fun!

Creative Commons License:

The Podd Couple Podcast by Karen and Ron Vitale is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 3.0 United States License.
Based on a work at www.ThePoddCouple.com.
Permissions beyond the scope of this license may be available at www.ThePoddCouple.com.

Contact Us:
To send feedback, send an e-mail to poddcouple@gmail.com.

Episode 5: Best Dates

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Total running time: 50 minutes and 49 seconds.

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--Subscribe to the show in iTunes (it's free!).
--Best dates. Reflecting back on our top five dates of all time. Learn a bit about how to spice up your dates with some creative ideas. Romance, imagination and spontaneity--the recipe for success.

What is The Podd Couple Podcast?

The Podd Couple... on what happens when opposites attract--and breed. The Podd Couple podcast is a weekly audio podcast in which we discuss everything from finances, child rearing, communicating in your relationship and anything else we can think up. The show is a good mix between serious topics that might help you understand how this couple navigates through the world and more light-hearted parts that will keep you entertained. So download the show, listen and have fun!

Creative Commons License:

The Podd Couple Podcast by Karen and Ron Vitale is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 3.0 United States License.
Based on a work at www.ThePoddCouple.com.
Permissions beyond the scope of this license may be available at www.ThePoddCouple.com.

Contact Us:
To send feedback, send an e-mail to poddcouple@gmail.com.