Beyond I Do

Byron and Margaret McKie
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The Beyond I Do Podcast is where married couples come to stay connected, communicate better, and build lasting friendship. Hosted by Byron and Margaret—married 27 years and still best friends—we share real conversations about love, marriage, conflict, intimacy, parenting, and everything in between. Whether you're newly married or decades in, we help you laugh more, fight less, and stay in love without losing yourself. Subscribe for honest talk, practical tools, and weekly episodes that help you divorce-proof your relationship.

  1. 4D AGO

    In Sickness and In Health: When the Vows Get Tested Early

    Jay and Renee Linsom are back. Last time, you heard their love story, the long-distance start, the doubts from others, the wheelchair, the faith, and the commitment. This time? You hear the storm. Jay spent much of the past year in and out of the hospital with serious health challenges. They spent their anniversary together in a hospital room. Four years into marriage. And already tested. In this episode, they talk about: Living out “in sickness and in health” earlier than expected Staying connected during hospital stays Protecting your marriage from outside voices Choosing commitment when it would be easier to quit Building a foundation that doesn’t crack under pressure If you've ever wondered what divorce-proofing really looks like… this is it.

    46 min

  2. FEB 11

    What Couples Get Wrong About Sex and Intimacy with Holly Eckelberger - Part 2

    Make sure to check out Part 1! Sex is one of the most talked-about topics online. And one of the least talked about at home. In this episode, we sit down with Holly Eckelberger, founder of That Sex Educator and host of Meet Me at the Spot, for a real conversation about sex, intimacy, shame, and why so many adults are still confused about their own bodies. We talk about: Why most adults never got real sex education How porn became the default teacher Why couples avoid talking to each other and ask the internet instead How gender roles, exhaustion, and resentment kill desire What healthy sexual communication actually looks like How parents can talk to kids without fear or shame Why reproductive justice is a relationship issue too This episode is honest, funny, and uncomfortable in the best way. If you’ve ever thought, “Why didn’t anyone teach us this?”This conversation is for you.

    35 min

  3. FEB 11

    What Couples Get Wrong About Sex & Intimacy with Holly Eckelberger - Part 1

    Sex is one of the most talked-about topics online. And one of the least talked about at home. In this episode, we sit down with Holly Eckelberger, founder of That Sex Educator and host of Meet Me at the Spot, for a real conversation about sex, intimacy, shame, and why so many adults are still confused about their own bodies. We talk about: Why most adults never got real sex education How porn became the default teacher Why couples avoid talking to each other and ask the internet instead How gender roles, exhaustion, and resentment kill desire What healthy sexual communication actually looks like How parents can talk to kids without fear or shame Why reproductive justice is a relationship issue too This episode is honest, funny, and uncomfortable in the best way. If you’ve ever thought, “Why didn’t anyone teach us this?” This conversation is for you.

    36 min

  4. FEB 3

    Stop Letting Your Marriage Get Comfortable

    You’re not arguing. You’re not unhappy. You’re just not connected. That quiet drift? That’s complacency. In this episode, we break down 11 signs of complacency in a marriage—the kind that sneaks in when life gets busy, and effort slows down. We talk about: Letting yourself go Robotic “I love yous” No date nights Loss of intimacy Shallow communication Avoiding hard conversations Not planning a future together Then we flip it. You’ll hear 11 practical ways to reconnect, rebuild intention, and stop guessing your way through marriage. No fluff. No perfection. Just real talk, laughs, and tools that work.

    23 min

  5. JAN 20

    You Can't Fix Them, but You Can Fix You.

    You don't just need love to stay married. You need to like each other. In this episode, we sit down with C. Natasha Richburg, author, storyteller, life coach, professor, and wife of 42+ years. Natasha breaks down what actually keeps a marriage alive after the honeymoon fades. You’ll hear: Why liking your spouse matters more than being right How values—not chemistry—hold a marriage together What couples get wrong about conflict and communication How grace, humor, and growth keep love sustainable Stories from a real 42-year marriage that still feels fun This conversation is honest. It’s funny. It’s practical. If you want a marriage that lasts and feels good, this one's for you.

    54 min

  6. JAN 6

    Boundaries, Blended Families, and Staying Married - Tyrone & Verlyn's Love Story

    Marriage takes effort. Not “work” that feels like misery. In this episode, we sit down with Tyrone and Verlyn Talton, married 18 years (together 19), and the conversation feels like family from minute one. You’ll hear: The mindset shift that changed everything: effort vs. work What “put your spouse first” looks like in a blended family The boundary lessons that come with being the youngest of 10… and an only child Verlyn’s take on service in marriage (and why feelings aren’t the whole point) A real gut-check on communication: listening in “3D” (deflection, denial, defense) There are laughs.There are receipts.And there are practical takeaways you can use this week. Connect with Verlyn: “Before You Do” Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/beforeyoudo.If you enjoyed this episode, share it with a couple you care about.

    57 min

  7. 12/17/2025

    Stop the Spiral: How to Calm a Marriage Crisis Before You Decide

    A marriage can feel shaky long before anyone says the D-word. In this episode, Byron and Margaret talk with Dr. Becky Whetstone, PhD, Marriage and Family Therapist, Life Coach, and "Marriage Crisis Manager” about what happens when one person thinks they want out, and what couples can do before panic and chaos take over. Dr. Becky shares why the "marriage crisis" creates a chase-and-run dynamic, why people make bad decisions when their nervous systems stay on high alert, and how her Managed Separation (MS) approach provides structure, purpose, and timelines when a separation occurs. You'll also hear her practical take on: “Checking in” and what it really signals in a relationship The 3 foundations Sue Johnson taught for secure attachment in marriage The “five stages of a dying marriage” and the early warning stage most couples ignore Why many divorces turn ugly even when both people say they want peace What she believes adults owe their kids if divorce happens Dr. Becky's book: I (Think) I Want Out: What To Do When One Of You Wants To End Your Marriage  Website: marriagecrisismanager.com If you've ever thought, "I'm not sure we're going to make it," this conversation gives you language, steps, and a calmer way forward.

    59 min

  8. 12/09/2025

    Breaking the Pattern with Relationship Coach Lindsay Jean

    What if one person could change the dynamic of a whole relationship? In this episode, we sit down with Lindsay Jean—Registered Nurse turned Relationship Coach—whose personal journey from breakup to breakthrough sparked a calling to help couples reconnect. We talk about: Why the power struggle in relationships is inevitable How to make change even when your partner isn’t interested in doing “the work” What it means to wonder and look under in moments of conflict How recurring arguments can actually be signs of growth Real examples from Lindsay’s own love story that will give you hope Whether you're in the roommate phase or deep in the trenches of conflict, Lindsay offers real-life tools that bring clarity, compassion, and connection. Connect with Lindsay Jean: Instagram: @loving.with.intention Email: lindsay@lovingwithintentioncoach.com YouTube: Loving With Intention

    40 min
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The Beyond I Do Podcast is where married couples come to stay connected, communicate better, and build lasting friendship. Hosted by Byron and Margaret—married 27 years and still best friends—we share real conversations about love, marriage, conflict, intimacy, parenting, and everything in between. Whether you're newly married or decades in, we help you laugh more, fight less, and stay in love without losing yourself. Subscribe for honest talk, practical tools, and weekly episodes that help you divorce-proof your relationship.

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  • Creator
    Byron and Margaret McKie
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    102
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Byron and Margaret McKie
  • Show Website
    Beyond I Do