This Functional Family Podcast

Black women in America are rapidly becoming one of the most successful demographics. As they make more money and earn advanced degrees at a much higher clip than black men, Dashawn and Amanda entertain the question: are there enough successful black men for black women to marry?

Unpacking an antiquated and controversial topic, Dashawn and Amanda dive into what marital submission really means and aim to bring the beauty out of the word and concept.

Whether you're unsure of marriage or on the path to it, listening to this episode is a must. Dashawn and Amanda dive into some topics and conversations that are necessary for couple to have before tying the knot. They even discuss things they wish they talked about before getting married.

The thing about heartbreak is...we all will have to deal with it. Even couples with the most successful relationships have let each other down at some point. In this episode Dashawn and Amanda open up about how they've recovered from being hurt by one another, and how to have grace in relationships...because after all, we're all human.

Parental guilt is something that many parents can relate to feeling. Why do we feel guilty for taking a break? Why do we feel guilty when we tell our kids no? These are just a few of the questions that Amanda and Dashawn ask and unpack in this episode. Tune in as the Robinsons candidly discuss how they're learning to manage these feelings and support each other.

Reflecting on how their relationship has evolved over the course of nearly two decades, Dashawn and Amanda share why they no longer celebrate Valentine's Day. They also share the importance of prioritizing spontaneous love over commercialized days.

After a brief hiatus to enjoy holiday time with family, and a series of episodes released exclusively to patreon users, Dashawn and Amanda are back with a necessary discussion on technology! Technological advancements are an inevitable part of our future. In this episode, Dashawn and Amanda share concerns about raising digital children and how we can prepare the next generation to healthily balance humanity and technology.

Learning to accept and live with a partner who was raised in a different culture than yours can take time and patience. Dashawn and Amanda share how they adjusted to each others' culture with humor and love.

In an age where choice and transiency are in abundance, staying in long-term committed relationships is a rarity. In this episode, Dashawn and Amanda discuss the benefits of continually choosing your partner and union, and ways to keep your relationship enjoyable.

Every day won't be sunshine and butterflies. Showing up for your partner during their off days and admitting when you're not in high spirits can be tough. Join this conversation as the Robinsons talk through how they manage their own and each other's bad days.