Flirting & Farting: The Marriage Chronicles

Honest conversations on Love & Marriage with the Shallahs
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Flirting & Farting isa refreshingly honest podcast about marriage— the love, the awkward moments and everything in between. Hosted by LaVianca and Shakim, we keep it real with unfiltered conversations on intimacy, communication and the quirks of partnership. We’re not experts — just students of marriage and life, sharing laughs, lessons, real talk. Whether you’re a newlywed, seasoned or just curious, join us for relatable, raw and often hilarious insights into love, commitment and connection. 🎙 Produced by an Incredible Team 🎙 A huge thank you to Drum Major Studios, the ultimate one-stop

Episodes

  1. 03/26/2025

    Healing the Inner Child & Strengthening the Heart of Marriage

    What if the key to a thriving marriage wasn’t just love, but healing? This week, we dive deep into the inner child—how unhealed wounds show up in our relationships, the power of individuality, and how proactively doing the work before conflict arises creates a foundation for love to breathe, expand, and last. We’re unpacking the patterns, the aha moments, and the real work that leads to healthier, stronger, more fulfilling marriages. Because when we heal ourselves, we heal the way we love. Tap in, reflect, and let’s grow together. 💫✨ 🎧 Listen now on Apple, Spotify, and YouTube! Special thank you to DMD2W Productions; a family owned, full service production company located in Birmingham, AL. Working with clients to create compelling audio and visuals that create an emotional connection between the brand and audience. #FlirtingAndFartingPodcast #HealingInMarriage #InnerChildWork #ThrivingRelationships #MarriageGrowth #EmotionalHealing

    23 min

  2. 03/19/2025

    Date Nights, Romance & Real Talk: How We Keep Our Marriage Strong With Kids

    Ever feel like you and your spouse are just roommates? In this episode, we get real about what it looks like to prioritize dating each other while raising kids, running businesses, and navigating everyday life. We share our favorite date night experiences — from spontaneous game nights at home to unforgettable moments at the gun range and surprise blessings from strangers. We also talk about the importance of keeping romance alive, growing together through every season of marriage, and making intentional time for each other (even when life gets hectic). Plus, we play a fun Q&A game to see how well we really know each other — you might just pick up some ideas for your own relationship! If you’re looking for real, unfiltered conversation about love, marriage, and keeping the spark alive, this one’s for you. We’d love to hear your favorite date night ideas too! Drop them in the comments or tag us on social with #DateNightVibes Timestamps: 00:00 Welcome & intro 02:15 Our first date nights after kids 05:45 The “roommate” trap & why we avoid it 10:20 Our favorite date night memories 15:00 Q&A game: How well do we know each other? 20:30 Affordable date night ideas 24:00 Why we prioritize each other over everything 28:00 Closing thoughts & your turn! Connect with The Shallahs: Subscribe for weekly episodes: ⁠ YouTube: https://youtube.com/@flirtingandfartingmarriage?si=nHt0NzT8jiA0vkvi Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/flirting-farting-the-marriage-chronicles/id1795826263?i=1000691265056 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2aGGezxbYwjDZZZBJftH7a?si=UgKrXS9ESkOE2TDGhzn1Tw Follow us on Instagram: @FlirtingandFartingpodcast A special thank you to DMD2W Productions, our incredible production team! 🎬✨ They are a family-owned, full-service production company based in Birmingham, AL, helping brands create compelling audio and visuals that foster a real emotional connection. Learn more about their work at DMD2W.com.

    18 min

  3. 03/12/2025

    Love, Business & Babies

    Running a business together is one thing—doing it while raising a family and keeping the spark alive? Now that’s a journey. In this episode, we get real about what it takes to be business partners, lovers, and parents all at once. From the power of calendar planning to leaning into our network and playing to each other’s strengths, we’re sharing the lessons, laughs, and love that keep us moving forward—without losing ourselves (or our sanity) in the process. This episode is brought to you by DMD2W Productions, a family-owned, full-service production company based in Birmingham, AL. They specialize in creating compelling audio and visuals that forge an emotional connection between brands and their audiences. If you’re looking to bring your vision to life, connect with them at http://dmd2w.com/about 📌 Listen now on [Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube] and let us know: How do you and your partner navigate building together? #FlirtingAndFarting #LoveAndLegacy #EntrepreneurCouple

    16 min

  4. 03/05/2025

    Marriage Expectations vs. Reality: Building Our Union, Not Just a Wedding

    In this episode of Flirting & Farting with The Shallahs, we peel back the curtain on marriage expectations versus reality — from our untraditional wedding to the daily choices that keep our love alive. We share why we chose an intimate, budget-friendly garden wedding, went Dutch for dinner, and focused on investing in our marriage, not just the wedding day. From pre-marital counseling to navigating gender roles and solo dates after kids, this is the honest conversation about what it really takes to build and sustain a marriage beyond the altar. We get real about the challenges of staying connected in busy seasons, the importance of communicating needs as parents, and how to create space for both partnership and individuality. Whether you’re preparing for marriage, newly married, or deep in the trenches of parenthood, this episode is packed with insights, laughter, and love. Join the journey — build with us, laugh with us, love with us. Connect with The Shallahs: Subscribe to binge-watch season 1: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjspvvvQ1hlFWszGk56eMG6fUB-g3wB3R Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/flirting-farting-the-marriage-chronicles/id1795826263 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0fo8HVsm8dqTTgf19EqzuG?si=OPNIx0UmTF6ol21RFhP3Vg Follow us on Instagram: @Flirtingandfartingpodcast Special thank you to DMD2W Productions; a family-owned, full-service production company located in Birmingham, AL. Working with clients to create compelling audio and visuals that create an emotional connection between the brand and audience. #MarriageRealTalk #MarriageExpectations #BuildingOurUnion #FlirtingAndFartingPodcast #CouplesPodcast #MarriageGoals #CommunicationInMarriage #BlackLove #IntentionalMarriage #ParentingAndMarriage #RelationshipGoals

    17 min

  5. 02/26/2025

    When Lovebirds Become Parents: Growth, Healing & Hard Truths

    🎙️ In this episode of Flirting & Farting with The Shallahs, we dive deep into the raw, unfiltered journey of transitioning from lovebirds to first-time parents. From finding out we were expecting in the middle of working overnight shifts at a mental health facility, to navigating pregnancy during the height of the pandemic, this is the real story of how parenthood forced us to grow up — fast. We unpack how becoming parents reshaped our views on marriage, tested our mental health, and brought old wounds to the surface while birthing not just our son, but new versions of ourselves. We share the unexpected twists in our birth plan, our emotional journey from couch-surfing to creating a home for our family, and the powerful lesson that children come to teach us more than we could ever teach them. Whether you’re expecting, already parenting, or preparing for that chapter, this conversation is packed with transparency, tenderness, and real talk about love, legacy, and healing. Join the journey — build with us, laugh with us, love with us. Connect with The Shallahs: Subscribe to binge-watch season 1: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjspvvvQ1hlFWszGk56eMG6fUB-g3wB3R Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/flirting-farting-the-marriage-chronicles/id1795826263 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0fo8HVsm8dqTTgf19EqzuG?si=OPNIx0UmTF6ol21RFhP3Vg Follow us on Instagram: @Flirtingandfartingpodcast Special thank you to DMD2W Productions; a family-owned, full-service production company located in Birmingham, AL. Working with clients to create compelling audio and visuals that create an emotional connection between the brand and audience. #ParenthoodJourney #MarriageAndFamily #LoveAndLegacy #FlirtingAndFartingPodcast #HealingThroughParenthood #FirstTimeParents #BlackLove #BuildingLegacy #ParentingPodcast #RealTalk #CouplesPodcast

    19 min

  6. 02/19/2025

    Dating with Intention: Courtship, Boundaries & Building Trust Before Marriage

    In this episode of Flirting & Farting with The Shallahs, we dive deep into the journey of courtship and intentional dating. From long drives every weekend to no-sex-before-marriage dating, this is the real story of how we built a solid foundation of trust and friendship before saying “I do.” We unpack what healthy boundaries look like (with family, friends, and even social media), how we navigated conflict without throwing in the towel, and why pursuing your partner — even after marriage — keeps the relationship alive. Whether you’re dating, married, or somewhere in between, this conversation is packed with laughs, lessons, and love. Join the journey — build with us, laugh with us, love with us. Connect with The Shallahs: Subscribe to binge watch season 1: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjspvvvQ1hlFWszGk56eMG6fUB-g3wB3R Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/flirting-farting-the-marriage-chronicles/id1795826263 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0fo8HVsm8dqTTgf19EqzuG?si=OPNIx0UmTF6ol21RFhP3Vg Follow us on Instagram: @Flirtingandfartingpodcast Special thank you to DMD2W Productions; a family owned, full service production company located in Birmingham, AL. Working with clients to create compelling audio and visuals that create an emotional connection between the brand and audience. #DatingWithIntention #Courtship #RelationshipGoals #BuildingTrust #SettingBoundaries #TheShallahs #CouplesPodcast #RealTalk #LoveAndLaughter #FlirtingAndFartingPodcast

    25 min

  7. 02/12/2025

    Our Unscripted Love Story: From Random Encounters to Real Commitment

    In this very first episode of Flirting & Farting with the Shallah’s, we take you all the way back to where it all began. From chance run-ins under the moonlight at UNC Pembroke to fumbled first meetings, military distances, and unexpected reconnections — this is our origin story. We’re sharing the real, unfiltered, unscripted journey of how two millennial creatives became best friends, partners, and now a family. Along the way, we talk persistence, personal growth, and the surprising twists that led us to build a life of love and legacy together. Whether you’re single, dating, or married with kids like us, you’ll find lessons and laughter in our story. This episode sets the tone for the season — expect transparency, humor, and heartfelt conversations as we navigate marriage, parenting, and everything in between. Follow the journey. Build with us. Laugh with us. Love with us. Connect with The Shallahs: Subscribe for weekly episodes: ⁠ YouTube: https://youtube.com/@flirtingandfartingmarriage?si=nHt0NzT8jiA0vkvi Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/flirting-farting-the-marriage-chronicles/id1795826263?i=1000691265056 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2aGGezxbYwjDZZZBJftH7a?si=UgKrXS9ESkOE2TDGhzn1Tw Follow us on Instagram: @FlirtingandFartingpodcast 🎙 Produced by an Incredible Team 🎙 A huge thank you to Drum Major Studios, the ultimate one-stop shop for turning dreams into reality. Their expertise and dedication helped bring this podcast to life, and we couldn’t have done it without them! M

    14 min
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Flirting & Farting isa refreshingly honest podcast about marriage— the love, the awkward moments and everything in between. Hosted by LaVianca and Shakim, we keep it real with unfiltered conversations on intimacy, communication and the quirks of partnership. We’re not experts — just students of marriage and life, sharing laughs, lessons, real talk. Whether you’re a newlywed, seasoned or just curious, join us for relatable, raw and often hilarious insights into love, commitment and connection. 🎙 Produced by an Incredible Team 🎙 A huge thank you to Drum Major Studios, the ultimate one-stop

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    Honest conversations on Love & Marriage with the Shallahs
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