In this episode, we cover a variety of topics including bizarre true crime stories, weather updates, weekend recaps, and personal health and wellness tips. Tune in for a mix of humor, insights, and practical advice.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Lazy Days

02:55 Shocking True Crime Stories

06:01 Weekend Recap and Family Activities

09:01 Listener Stories and Fan Interactions

11:56 Relationship Dynamics and Routines

24:07 Closing Thoughts and Future Plans

24:20 The Fun of Male Reviews

25:35 Communication Styles in Relationships

28:30 Navigating Arguments and Silence

29:56 Discussing Intimacy and Desires

32:32 The Importance of Sexual Connection

35:43 Exploring Peptides and Health Benefits

39:38 Hormone Replacement Therapy Insights

43:49 Dealing with Acne and Skin Care

47:10 Wrap-Up and Listener Engagement

Join us for a candid and humorous conversation covering aging, relationships, weekend activities, and practical life tips. Delve into personal stories, advice, and reflections on everyday life and health.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Wine Talk

02:53 Aging and Beauty Standards

05:46 Weekend Recap and Family Activities

09:11 Upcoming Events and Celebrations

12:15 Home Improvement and Maintenance Issues

18:11 Grocery Shopping Adventures

30:08 Listener Questions and Podcast Interaction

30:36 Navigating Family Dynamics and Distance

36:29 Understanding Boundaries and Relationships

43:24 Communication in Marriage: Secrets and Conflicts

50:40 Anniversary Expectations and Relationship Milestones

57:53 Listener Questions: Advice and Insights

Episode 123

In this episode, the host shares a personal milestone—buying his daughter her first car—and discusses the emotional journey, parenting insights, and practical tips for new drivers. The conversation also covers family life, social media, and health updates, providing a relatable look at modern parenting and life transitions.

Chapters

00:00

Introduction and Car Buying Journey

10:00

Surprising Kenzie with Her First Car

19:54

Reflections on Parenting and Growing Up

22:16

Garage Space and Family Dynamics

30:04

Kids and Technology: Tracking and Independence

36:39

Fitness Journey and Personal Growth

41:57

Podcast Updates and Community Engagement

Episode 122

A lively and humorous podcast episode covering family life, parenting teenagers, weekend activities, and a playful job interview segment. The hosts share personal stories, parenting challenges, and lighthearted banter, offering relatable insights into everyday life.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Holiday Reflections

02:50 Family Dynamics and Parenting Challenges

06:10 Teenage Curfews and Consequences

08:59 Driving Lessons and Responsibilities

11:45 Job Interview Role Play

24:02 Rapid Fire Questions and Fun Moments

27:38 Legal vs. Illegal: A Comedic Exploration

30:58 Interview Insights: Humor and Realism

32:34 Reflections on Past Jobs and Experiences

36:06 Listener Engagement: Messages from Fans

40:23 Family Dynamics: Kids, Money, and Responsibilities

43:12 Movie Reviews: Michael Jackson and More

46:02 Documentary Discussions: Crime and Society

51:19 Closing Thoughts and Future Plans

Join us as we chat about family life, summer plans, wedding officiating, music, and more in this relaxed episode. We share personal stories, upcoming events, and ideas for making the most of summer and special occasions. Sponsored by Key T Wellness, Ressentials Health and BuildScapes.

00:00

End of School Year Reflections

03:16

Summer Plans and Family Activities

06:33

Wedding Officiating Experience

12:28

Concerts and Music Memories

18:22

Friendship and Social Life Updates

27:27

Connecting with Influencers

30:35

Social Media and Personal Interactions

35:44

Family Dynamics and Celebrations

41:04

Health, Fitness, and Aging

47:07

Weathering the Storms of Life

52:13

Listener Engagement and Community

HEBPOD 120

Join us as we chat about everyday life, relationships, health, and humor. From tanning tips and family updates to AI relationship crises and wedding officiating, this episode is packed with insights and laughs. Sponsored by Key T Wellness, Ressentials Health, and BuildScapes.

Chapters

00:00 Welcome and Casual Banter

03:23 Mother's Day Celebrations and Family Time

06:18 Food Talk: Cooking and Dining Experiences

09:32 Summer Plans and Kids' Activities

12:28 Reflections on Cruises and Travel Preferences

15:21 Kids' Sports and Future Aspirations

18:39 Wedding Officiating and Personal Stories

27:01 Nervous Moments at Weddings

32:33 The AI Relationship Crisis

38:00 Sleeping Apart: A New Trend?

42:30 Peptides and Hormone Therapy: A Modern Discussion

49:22 Wrapping Up: Reflections and Future Plans

Episode 119

This week we're getting real and personal! We're sharing some of our own health journeys, what's going on with family plans, and how we're navigating the beautiful (and sometimes chaotic) balance of fitness and family life. With Mother's Day just around the corner, it felt like the perfect time to have these conversations.

Kiki also sits down to answer a listener voicemail from a fan who's thinking about becoming a stay-at-home mom. Kiki opens up about her own experience — what it's really like, the good, the hard, and whether it's caused any tension in her marriage. If you're weighing that decision for yourself, you don't want to miss this one.

In this episode:

• Personal health updates and what's been going on behind the scenes

• Family plans and what's on the horizon

• Balancing fitness, life, and motherhood

• Celebrating the mamas ahead of Mother's Day

• Kiki answers a fan voicemail: Is being a stay-at-home mom right for you? The honest truth about how it's impacted her life and marriage.

Chapters

00:00 Cinco de Mayo Celebrations and Casual Conversations

03:13 Fitness Journeys and Running Challenges

05:56 Health and Wellness: Peptides and Hormones

09:02 Mother's Day Plans and Celebrations

11:50 Reflections on Parenting and Family Dynamics

14:51 Upcoming Milestones: Sweet 16 and College Prep

17:46 Entertainment: New Shows and Recommendations

24:25 Cinco de Mayo Lunch Experience

26:02 Voicemail from Pam: A Stay-at-Home Mom's Dilemma

32:59 Balancing Work and Family Life

39:40 Health and Wellness Journey

41:40 Listener Engagement and Future Plans

Episode 118

What does a divorce attorney who *loves* marriage actually know about keeping one together? A lot, it turns out.

This week, Uncle Dale and Kiki sit down with Nicole Sodoma — founder of Sodoma Law, national family law authority, and author of *Please Don't Say You're Sorry* — for one of the most honest, eye-opening, and surprisingly funny conversations we've ever had about marriage, divorce, and everything in between.

Nicole has seen thousands of marriages from the inside out. She's also lived it — as an ex-wife, a new wife, and a mom of three. And she's here to tell you: divorce doesn't have to be the end of the story. Neither does a struggling marriage.

Whether you're blissfully in love, quietly questioning things, or just nosy about what really happens behind a divorce attorney's closed doors — this episode is *for you.*

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In This Episode We Talk About

- What it means to be a “marriage-loving divorce attorney”

- The red flags Nicole sees in couples *before* they ever call a lawyer

- Why saying “I'm sorry” to someone going through divorce might be the wrong move

- Financial mistakes married women make that put them at a disadvantage

- What an empowered divorce actually looks like

- How Nicole balances being a mom, ex-wife, new wife, and founder of a 60+ person law firm

- The best marriage advice she's ever given — that had nothing to do with the law

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About Nicole Sodoma

Nicole Sodoma is the Founder and Managing Principal of Sodoma Law, one of the Southeast's premier family law firms with five offices across two states and over 60 employees. A nationally recognized authority on divorce and family law, Nicole has been featured in the Wall Street Journal, USA Today, The Washington Post, Parents Magazine, and Business Insider.

In May 2022, Nicole published *Please Don't Say You're Sorry* — an empowering, candid, and often humorous guide to navigating marriage, separation, and divorce with grace and strength.

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Resources & Links

- * *Order *Please Don't Say You're Sorry*:* * [nicolesodoma.com/order](https://nicolesodoma.com/order/)

- * *Get the Workbook & Journal:* * [nicolesodoma.com/shop](https://nicolesodoma.com/shop/)

- * *Nicole's Website:* * [http://nicolesodoma.com](https://nicolesodoma.com)

- ⚖️ * *Sodoma Law:* * [http://sodomalaw.com](https://sodomalaw.com)

- * *Follow Nicole on Social:* * @nicolesodoma

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