Sam and Gen, like you've never seen them before...

In this podcast episode, hosts Sam and Gen welcome guest hosts Timo and Valeria for a lively debate about who was more of an emotional "pillar" in their marriage. The former couple delves into the emotional dynamics of their past relationship, exploring key pillars of emotional intelligence such as self-awareness, empathy, and emotional regulation. Both Sam and Gen provide candid reflections on their own experiences.

As you'll see, Sam and Gen have strongly differing opinions on emotional support in relationships, which they unpack in even greater detail in Pt. 2 (released in June 2025).

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Divorce podcast, relationship advice, emotional intelligence, marriage dynamics, self-awareness, empathy, emotional regulation.

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In the second round of our "Who Carried The Relationship?" series, Sam and Gen continue their deep dive into the spiritual aspects of their relationship. Together with Joel, our hosts delve deeper into the complexities of spiritual leadership and discuss the burden of spiritual expectations, the impact of addiction, and the challenges of merging lives with differing spiritual priorities.

Guest host Joel Witton helps Sam and Gen uncover the role of community, brutal transparency, and consistent spiritual practices in sustaining a relationship.

01:26 Living Together and Addiction Struggles

02:36 Spiritual Leadership and Equally Yoked

05:38 The Breaking Point and Confession

06:59 Reflecting on Spiritual Efforts

15:59 Advice for Their Younger Selves

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Exciting news! We're starting a new series called "Who Carried The Relationship?" In this batch of episodes, Sam and Gen will vote on, then debate, who they believe did a better job in their marriage at leading in various areas (finances, emotional intelligence, spirituality, and more).In today's episode, Sam and Gen discuss the significance of a spiritual connection in relationships, highlighting how shared spirituality can form a robust foundation and exploring various interpretations of spirituality beyond conventional religious practices.Sam and Gen examine the necessity of aligning faith and relationships. They discuss how differing spiritual beliefs can affect marriage dynamics and share personal anecdotes reflecting the influence of their shared Christian faith on their marriage, both positively and negatively.Our guest host Joel, who has known Gen since high school, opens up a debate on whether spiritual responsibilities should be equally shared.Sam and Gen also talk through some of the distinctions between religion and spirituality, and offer advice on supporting a partner’s spiritual growth. Please support the show by subscribing!☎️ Have a question you’d like Sam and Gen to answer? DM us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/samandgengotdivorced/Please support the show by subscribing!👨 Follow Joel:https://www.instagram.com/cornercounsellor/https://www.facebook.com/genevieve.alao.5/👀 Follow Gen:https://www.instagram.com/cornercounsellor/https://www.facebook.com/genevieve.alao.5/👋🏾 Follow Sam:https://www.instagram.com/samueltheconnector/https://www.linkedin.com/in/sr3ms/👩🏿‍🤝‍👨🏾Follow The Podcast:https://www.instagram.com/samandgengotdivorced/https://tiktok.com/@samandgengotdivorced