Sam And Gen Got Divorced

Sam and Gen

We're Sam and Gen, a formerly married couple currently navigating the complex landscape of divorce. Our journey has been filled with heartache, confusion, and doubt, but it has also been a path to healing, growth, and hope. Together, we're on a mission to create a space where those experiencing divorce can find support, understanding, and practical guidance. We're committed to sharing our stories and insights to help others on their own journeys. #divorce #healing #marriage #relationships #mentalhealth

  1. Aug 10

    Ep. 41 - They Stayed Together! Pt. 1

    In this episode, Sam and Gen welcome Dean and Jackie Richards, a couple who have been married for 24 years, for a candid conversation about what it actually takes to stay together. Dean and Jackie share the highs and lows of their marriage, including the unmet expectations, unresolved trauma, and painful patterns that nearly brought their relationship to an end. They reflect on what had to change, what they had to confront, and how healing became possible when they stopped pretending everything was fine. Jackie also shares how God checked her attitude and challenged the way she was showing up in her marriage. Together, the conversation explores faith, humility, responsibility, forgiveness, and the difference between simply staying married and actually rebuilding connection. Sam and Gen also reflect on why they continue to do this podcast, what they hope others can learn from their divorce, and why conversations like this matter for couples who still have a chance to choose healing before it is too late. -- ☎️ Have a question you’d like Sam and Gen to answer about divorce, relationships, or emotional intelligence? DM us on Instagram!https://www.instagram.com/samandgengotdivorced/ 👀 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/

  2. Jun 20

    Ep. 40 - Sam Tells... Some?

    ⚠️ Trigger Warning: This episode discusses addiction, childhood abuse, trauma, and the impact these experiences can have on marriage and relationships. (Note that Sam goes more deeply into the exact nature of addiction and the specific effects it had on his marriage in the episodes that follow. ) This was a difficult episode for Sam to record. In this one-on-one conversation, Shereen sits down with Sam to ask about parts of his story that have only been touched on briefly until now. Sam shares when he first began to understand his struggles through the lens of addiction, how his childhood and upbringing shaped him, and how trauma affected the way he showed up in marriage. The conversation also explores whether Sam believes he was predisposed to addiction, how early experiences shaped his coping mechanisms, and what it has taken for him to begin telling the truth about his own story. -- ☎️ Have a question you’d like Sam and Gen to answer about divorce, relationships, or emotional intelligence? DM us on Instagram!https://www.instagram.com/samandgengotdivorced/ 👩 Follow Shereen:https://instagram.com/perspectivestudioproductions/ 👀 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/

  3. Apr 2

    Ep. 39 - Situationships, Pt. 2 - Are They Ever Healthy?

    In this episode, Sam and Gen sit down for a candid conversation about what people are really looking for when they say they do not have capacity for full commitment.Gen shares why a situationship can make sense in a season where long term investment is not possible, but the desire for connection, affirmation, romance, and companionship is still very real. Sam reflects on his own version of that dynamic, including what he calls a “holy grail friend with benefits,” while also arguing that situationships may be more convenient than healthy.The conversation explores clarity, honesty, unmet needs, and the tension between what feels good in the moment and what actually builds strong relationships over time. Sam and Gen also wrestle with whether situationships are helping people relate more honestly, or simply giving them a more socially acceptable way to stay in undefined spaces.-- ☎️ Have a question you’d like Sam and Gen to answer about divorce, relationships, or emotional intelligence? DM us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/samandgengotdivorced/👀Follow Kwesi:https://www.instagram.com/kwesi_jamaal👀 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/

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We're Sam and Gen, a formerly married couple currently navigating the complex landscape of divorce. Our journey has been filled with heartache, confusion, and doubt, but it has also been a path to healing, growth, and hope. Together, we're on a mission to create a space where those experiencing divorce can find support, understanding, and practical guidance. We're committed to sharing our stories and insights to help others on their own journeys. #divorce #healing #marriage #relationships #mentalhealth