What if a video game could expose your communication style, your trauma response, and the way you really handle conflict in your relationship?In this episode of the Legacy Journeys Podcast, Liv and Mello Melanin break down how a simple Nintendo Switch game (Overcooked) turned into a powerful mirror for their marriage. What started as teamwork quickly revealed deeper issues around control, communication, defensiveness, and emotional safety.Liv opens up about a moment she regrets, what it taught her about her trauma response, and how childhood experiences still show up in adult relationships. Mello shares what it takes to stay present instead of shutting down when conflict gets uncomfortable. Together, they unpack the biggest lesson their therapist gave them: it’s not your way or my way… it’s "The Way of Us".If you are over 40, in a long-term relationship, engaged, or married and trying to grow without pretending everything is perfect, this episode is for you.In this episode, we discuss:• How conflict shows up in everyday moments• Trauma responses in marriage (fight, flight, or shutdown)• Why communication breaks down even when both people want the same thing• Emotional safety and “safe love” after years of survival mode• How to stop defending yourself and start building together***********Welcome to Legacy Journeys — Where Love, Life, and Laughter After 40 Take Center StageWe’re Liv and Mello, a real couple navigating the joys and challenges of love, marriage, and personal growth in midlife. On the Legacy Journeys Podcast, we spark honest conversations about dating, relationships, and building a fulfilling life together after 40. Our mission is to empower couples to deepen their connection, keep the spark alive, and leave a meaningful legacy.Every week, we bring you candid discussions, eye-opening stories, and practical wisdom on topics that matter: communication, intimacy, emotional wellness, and keeping your relationship fun — no matter your age.✅ Subscribe for new episodes filled with relatable moments, laughter, and insights.✅ Join our community of couples committed to creating lasting love.✨ Explore More:🌐 Website: http://www.LegacyJourneys.net🛍️ Merch: http://www.LegacyJourneys.net/Swag📸 Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/LegacyJourneysPodcast📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/legacyjourneys🎵 TikTok: tiktok.com/@LegacyJourneysPodcastRemember: it’s never too late to write your best love story — let’s take this journey together.Music by DJ Pocket for Serious Knock EntertainmentChapters00:00 Intro05:23 The Long Game Announcement10:01 Overcooked Sparks a Real Argument15:37 Why Restarting the Game Hit a Nerve22:30 The Blow Up and Name Calling26:27 Therapy Insight: Fight vs Flight, The Way of Us

In this episode of the Legacy Journeys Podcast, Liv & Carlton get real about the conversations couples don’t always want to have...We unpack whether secrets shared by friends should stay private in marriage, react to the viral pastor conversation about women’s orgasms and sexual morality, and talk honestly about intimacy, desire, and connection in long-term relationships including what some people call “skinny sex.” This is grown-folk relationship talk about trust, boundaries, faith, pleasure, and what it really takes to stay emotionally and physically connected over time.Welcome to Legacy Journeys - Where Love, Life, and Laughter After 40 Take Center StageWe’re Liv and Mello, a real couple navigating the joys and challenges of love, marriage, and personal growth in midlife. On the Legacy Journeys Podcast, we spark honest conversations about dating, relationships, and building a fulfilling life together after 40. Our mission is to empower couples to deepen their connection, keep the spark alive, and leave a meaningful legacy.Every week, we bring you candid discussions, eye-opening stories, and practical wisdom on topics that matter: communication, intimacy, emotional wellness, and keeping your relationship fun - no matter your age.✅ Subscribe for new episodes filled with relatable moments, laughter, and insights.✅ Join our community of couples committed to creating lasting love.✨ Explore More:🌐 Website: http://www.LegacyJourneys.net🛍️ Merch: http://www.LegacyJourneys.net/Swag📸 Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/LegacyJourneysPodcast📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/legacyjourneys🎵 TikTok: tiktok.com/@LegacyJourneysPodcastRemember: it’s never too late to write your best love story — let’s take this journey together.Music by DJ Pocket for Serious Knock EntertainmentChapters00:00 Intro05:30 The Long Game11:40 Sharing Friends’ Secrets22:10 Sex, Faith & Morality34:45 Skinny Sex Talk50:30 Final Thoughts & Call to Action

2025 was not an easy year. It challenged us emotionally, mentally, and relationally in ways we didn’t anticipate. In this episode, we sit down and honestly reflect on what the year demanded of us, what we had to release, and how those endings shaped who we are now.This is not a highlight reel. This is a real conversation about growth, loss, clarity, and evolution inside a marriage. We talk about the moments that forced reflection, the patterns that became impossible to ignore, and the lessons that only show up when life gets uncomfortable.If 2025 stretched you, tested you, or made you question things you thought were settled, this conversation is for you. Sometimes growth does not look like winning. Sometimes it looks like letting go and choosing to move forward anyway.Join us as we look back honestly and talk about what had to end so something stronger could begin.What did 2025 reveal to you?*********Welcome to Legacy Journeys — Where Love, Life, and Laughter After 40 Take Center StageWe’re Liv and Mello, a real couple navigating the joys and challenges of love, marriage, and personal growth in midlife. On the Legacy Journeys Podcast, we spark honest conversations about dating, relationships, and building a fulfilling life together after 40. Our mission is to empower couples to deepen their connection, keep the spark alive, and leave a meaningful legacy.Every week, we bring you candid discussions, eye-opening stories, and practical wisdom on topics that matter: communication, intimacy, emotional wellness, and keeping your relationship fun — no matter your age.✅ Subscribe for new episodes filled with relatable moments, laughter, and insights.✅ Join our community of couples committed to creating lasting love.✨ Explore More:🌐 Website: http://www.LegacyJourneys.net🛍️ Merch: http://www.LegacyJourneys.net/Swag📸 Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/LegacyJourneysPodcast📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/legacyjourneys🎵 TikTok: tiktok.com/@LegacyJourneysPodcastRemember: it’s never too late to write your best love story — let’s take this journey together.Music by DJ Pocket for Serious Knock EntertainmentChapters00:00 Intro01:05 Welcome and holiday vibe03:10 January 3rd started the chaos06:45 Stroke, grief, and survival mode10:30 Money pressure and job loss15:20 Hospital scare and health wake up23:10 Boundaries, family, and freedom33:40 Lessons learned, 2026 mindset