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For Better Or Best Podcast

For Better Or Best Podcast

著者： Charles and Shireen Kuykendoll
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 Hosts Charles Beloved and Shireen Kuykendoll talk marriage, family life, Black love, and entrepreneurship. Join them every Wednesday where they share their experiences and give the audience a taste of how they balance chaos with blessings.2023 人間関係 社会科学
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  • Why Did I Get Married?

    Why Did I Get Married?
    2026/01/28
    Marriage isn’t just the highlight reel, it’s the quirks, the compromises, the petty debates, and the deep love that keeps two people choosing each other every day. In this episode, Charles and Shireen pull back the curtain on ten years of partnership, from fur‑coat miracles to thermostat wars to the art of minding your business in your friends’ relationships. It’s honest, hilarious, and a reminder that real love is built in the everyday moments. 00:00-02:20 The Fur Coat Enters the Chat Shireen arrives in a full fur and Charles is stunned; the story behind how she got it is even wilder. 02:2-04:40 The 'Buy Nothing' Blessing A Facebook group, perfect timing, and a free fur coat that feels like divine provision. 04:40-07:00 “You Can’t Receive With a Closed Fist” Charles drops a quote (that may or may not be T.D. Jakes) and they unpack the magic of unexpected gifts. 07:00-09:00 Married to Medicine & Marriage Commentary Watching reality TV sparks a conversation about boundaries, friendships, and who gets to comment on your relationship. 09:00-12:00 Should Friends Give Relationship Advice? Charles explains why he minds his business, and Shireen admits she had to learn that lesson the hard way. 12:00-15:00 Complaints vs. Crisis Why venting doesn’t always mean disaster; and how to listen without absorbing someone else’s relationship energy. 15:00-17:30 Dating Advice vs. Marriage Advice Shireen draws a clear line: dating is flexible, marriage is commitment; and the guidance should reflect that. 17:30-20:00 The 80/20 Rule & Choosing Your 90% They break down focusing on what works instead of obsessing over the 10% that doesn’t. 20:00-23:00 Signature Annoying Habits From accountability avoidance to questioning directives; the couple lovingly calls each other out. 23:00-27:00 Money, Shoes & The Great Organizer Debate A $1,000 pair of Louboutins, a garage project, and a disagreement about hiring help. 27:00-31:00 | Clutter, Hoarding & Household Mental Load They unpack generational habits, home management, and the invisible labor that shapes daily life. 31:00-36:00 Cooking, Cleaning & Kitchen Chaos Charles cooks like a king and cleans like… absolutely not. Shireen testifies. 36:00-40:00 Feet Cuddling & Thermostat Wars Cold feet, warm bodies, and the eternal battle over the house temperature. 40:00-44:30 Protecting Your Partner & Public Commentary Why nobody gets to talk about your spouse; not friends, not castmates, not strangers online. 44:30 Vows, Reddit Drama & A 10‑Year Celebration The Kuykendolls tease their upcoming vow renewal, vow-writing rules (no ChatGPT allowed), and the joy of choosing each other again xoxo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    46 分
  • Home For The Holidays

    Home For The Holidays
    2026/01/21
    The holidays get real when you’re hosting two full families, juggling gift expectations, assigning rooms, and trying to keep the peace. In this episode, the Kuykendolls break down their first big Christmas in the new house — the joy, the chaos, the “Hunger Games” sleeping chart, and the sweet moments that made it all worth it. If you’ve ever tried to host during the holidays, you can relate! 0:00–2:00 - Beyoncé Date Night & Destiny’s Child Chaos; Shireen defends her vocals, Charles critiques, and they spiral into a Beyoncé/Kelly/Michelle debate. 2:00–3:40 - New Year Rules & “Elevation Information” Debuts; When is it too late to say Happy New Year? The couple sets the official cutoff and launches their new segment. 3:40–5:00 - Holiday Greetings, Inclusivity & December Etiquette; Why “Happy Holidays” is the safest bet, and how to avoid offending people during the season. 5:00–7:10 - The Africa Trip That Didn’t Happen; The plan for Ghana + Cape Town, why it fell through, and why staying home turned out to be the blessing they didn’t know they needed. 7:10–8:30 - Hosting Christmas in the New House; Inviting both families, rushing to furnish the house, and preparing for the biggest holiday gathering yet. 8:30–10:00 - Weeks of Visitors & The Bed‑and‑Breakfast Era; The house becomes a rotating inn, and the kids get to see both sides of the family together for the first time in years. 10:00–12:15 - How They Navigated Holidays While Dating; Food diplomacy, family priorities, and why splitting up for the holidays was never an option. 12:15–16:00 - Tradition vs. “New Age” Holiday Boundaries; The debate around creating your own nuclear‑family traditions vs. showing up for your people. 16:00–22:00 - The Housing Hunger Games: Who Gets a Room?; Assigning rooms, managing expectations, grandma guilt trips, hotel diplomacy, and the complicated holiday‑hosting matrix. 22:00–27:00 - Who Counts as an Adult? Gift‑Giving Rules; The official cutoff for receiving gifts, introducing White Elephant for adults, and the “new adults” stepping into their gifting era. 27:00–29:00 - CJ’s Generosity & The Spirit of Giving; A sweet moment: CJ chooses giving over receiving and surprises his parents with a thoughtful gift from his own savings. 29:00–33:00 - The Dior Saddlebag Mission; Charles’ Amsterdam layover adventure, the Chanel rejection, and the Christmas surprise that almost made Shireen cry. 33:00 - Final Reflections & Future Holiday Traditions; Gratitude, repairing family relationships, and the vision for an elevated White Elephant with friends next year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    36 分
  • Thank You For Being A Friend!

    Thank You For Being A Friend!
    2026/01/14
    In this Meta World Peace episode (number 37), Charles and Shireen sit with close friends/chosen family Bridget Kelly and René Daniela for a warm, funny, and honest conversation about real friendship in your 30s - showing up, building a village, and celebrating each other through every season. 00:00 - 03:18 Charles opens the show mid‑obsession with rewatching his own IG stories, setting the tone for a hilarious conversation about self‑love, storytelling, and friendship energy. 03:18 - 04:56 Shireen steps in as the “phenomenal host” while Charles showers her with praise. Bridget and René join as official “friends of the pod,” kicking off the theme: Thank You for Being a Friend. 04:56 - 05:27 Shifting to positive friendships: Shireen reflects on leaving behind the 10% of negativity and choosing to focus her energy on the 90% of supportive, loving friendships. 05:27 - 06:36 A conversation inspired by KevOnStage: choosing to acknowledge positive comments first and how that shift changes your emotional landscape. 06:36 - 09:40 Charles’ IG story ritual exposed: The group roasts Charles for watching his own IG stories on loop at full volume for 24 hours straight, even static photos with music. A masterclass in New York trolling-as-love-language. 09:40 - 11:01 The Newer Friends Who Became Family: Shireen and Charles reflect on how Bridget and René, despite being newer friends, consistently show up — flights booked, schedules rearranged, no hesitation. 11:01 - 12:38 Friendship Methodology: Intentionality & Inconvenience; Bridget breaks down how adult friendships require time, intention, and sometimes inconvenience — and why showing up matters more as life gets fuller. 12:38 - 14:46 The Alaskan King Crab Chronicles: A comedic detour into René’s obsession with telling people she gets “Alaskan king crab” at their house — not snow crab, not blue crab — Alaskan king crab. A running joke that reveals how reciprocity shows up in their circle. 14:46 - 20:54 Building a Village & Being a Villager; René shares her perspective as a single, globally raised woman who pours deeply into her friendships — and why having a village requires being an active villager. 20:54 - 25:30 Full Cup Friendships & Re‑Categorizing with Grace; René explains how she starts everyone at 100%, gives grace, and adjusts expectations based on reciprocity — without taking things personally. A powerful framework for adult friendship. 25:30 - 33:19 The Five Pillars of Successful Friendship: Communication, Presence, Prioritization, Quality over quantity, Showing yourself friendly, plus a bonus: giving grace. 33:19 - 34:47 Celebrating Growth & Being Each Other’s Cheerleaders; Charles reflects on his Art Basel evolution; from plus‑one to having “Charles Beloved Productions” on the screens, and honors Bridget and René for being unwavering supporters through every season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    47 分
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