Episodes

Date Nights! Dating is an important part of the life cycle of romantic relationships. It helps us to find a potential mate and understand our characteristics, desires, and needs. Once we get married, taking your spouse on dates should be natural. It’s an opportunity to learn about each other and spend time together outside your home. It can also help build trust and intimacy and strengthen the bond between you. Even with busy schedules and tight responsibilities of parenting, you should always b...

Ask Mo Anything We are all facing struggles in relationships. Everyone is dealing with something, and the goal of Ask Mo anything and the podcast, in general, is to help you rejuvenate and refresh, be energized, be motivated, answer your questions, and provide you with the space, tools, and resources to help you grow in your relationship. You are not alone. This podcast is here to help you speak up for who you are, make the right choices, and encourage you in your journey. Join the conversation...

Let's Talk About Sex Sex is a common concern. It’s affecting so many of us on a much broader scale, both inside and outside the bedroom. Yet most of us don’t talk about it the way we should. We are embarrassed to get real about sex and the things that really bother us, even with our spouses. Sex is something that we need to talk about, especially as Christians and believers. We talk about everything in the church but a lot of times, we don't talk enough about sex, and when we do talk about it, ...

Season 3 Finale; What Are You Afraid Of? What do you do when you have fears in your relationships and marriage? Or when you get triggered by your childhood and past experiences? Fear has a way of showing up in our relationship and/or marriage. Sometimes we fear that our marriage may not last, we won't be good parents, we won't manage money well making us doubt ourselves and question our very being. We can't always keep our fears at bay, but we don't have to be trapped by them. If what people sa...

Learning How to Create Healthy Boundaries with In-laws and Extended Family with Christ-Lynn Smith How do we create healthy boundaries with our in-laws and extended family members? How can we have conversations with our partners about protecting our relationships and marriage without it turning into a power struggle, or worse yet, the very thing that is being avoided by creating these boundaries? In-laws are a constant struggle for some. They don't always get along with our partners, or we don't ...

"Wives Night In" Getting Real About All Things Marriage From A Wife's Perspective As women, we are trained to do everything and care for everybody else, not ourselves. Sometimes, we get so caught up in being a wife and a mom that we forget who we are outside of those. This makes re-adjusting to the ever-changing marriage and family dynamics very hard. But knowing what you want to do as a wife and a mom, what makes you happy, and giving each other grace is what makes all the difference. You are n...

In today's episode Mo explains why she started, gives special shout-outs to those who have supported her over the last year and thanks all of her guests and listeners as she celebrates the podcasts one year anniversary!!! Tune In! Let’s Connect Monique Simmons Website: https://www.demowithmo.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/demowithmopodcast/ Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/demowithmo/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@demowithmo/ About The Show *****Thank you so much for listening ...

Relationship Panel Part 2: The Elements That Define a Successful Intimate Relationship Getting into marriage is something that we should take seriously. There are so many things that you should discuss before marriage, including finances, religion, and values. We all have our preferences on what we want our partners to look like and be, and it’s not shallow. To some of us, we look at looks, personality, and values. Whatever you seek, making sure it’s realistic and aligns with your long-term goa...

The Elements That Define a Successful Intimate Relationship: Relationship Panel 1 Relationships can be complex, especially with the numerous components that need to be balanced, and there is no perfect formula for their success. Regardless of how you got into your relationship or what you hope to achieve, it is important to communicate effectively with your partner, manage your finances, and cultivate or nurture intimacy between you. A successful intimate relationship allows people to enjoy e...

Saying Goodbye: Building An Authentic Friendship and Maintaining it The most important thing that you can do in your friendship is to show up for each other. Friendship is like a relationship or a marriage. You have to be there for each other to keep it alive. It will also not be a straight line. There will be ups and downs and conflicts along the way, and resolving your situations with respect and hearing each other out makes you stronger. Don’t end friendships so fast just because of conflicts...

How to Adjust When Your Village Moves Away It is difficult when our friends, family members, and loved ones move away. We can't help but feel a sense of loss when we lose contact with them. It can be particularly challenging when they move far away, and we have no means of being physically in contact with them. However, there are ways to make the adjustment easier on us. These include scheduling appointments, making new friends, participating in therapy, or planning in advance for future visits....

That One Time I Went to Jail! Trusting God in difficult times can be hard. Whether born again or not, painful seasons in life will be inevitable. Job 14 says, "Man born of woman is of few days and full of trouble…" He will use us in any circumstances, even in the darkest times, so His message of Love can be put right. Every trial God sends, even our daily frustrations, are meant to test us and grow us stronger in faith. Join this conversation as I share how I landed in jail and served God’s wi...

It Is Hard Making Friends with Other Couples! Making friends with other couples can be done, but it is going to take you a little work if you want it to be real, authentic, genuine, or build something you can draw from time to time. Building real relationships with other couples is more than just meeting them; it takes more effort to know them, build friendships and grow meaningful relationships. It’s just like any other relationship; marriage, dating or building your own personal relationships ...

Why are Romantic Relationships so Hard? Relationships can be hard, especially when you are not equipped to deal with them. Whether you find yourself dating, in a long-term relationship, or married with kids, there's no denying that relationships can be complicated. There will be times when you will disagree and get into conflicts. But despite the difficulties in a relationship, people are still determined to have one. Communication is the key to solving many problems in a relationship, but ofte...

The Kids are Asleep, Now What! Once you get into a romantic relationship or marriage and have kids, your relationship dynamics can drastically change. It is very easy to lose a once romantic marriage if you don't take the necessary measures to protect it. You have to be very proactive about spending time together and making time for one another. How do you get on a schedule at the end of your long working day when your kids are asleep? What boundaries have you put in place with your partner? ...

It’s Our Anniversary! A wedding anniversary reminds you of one of the most important days in your life. It's a day that can be captured as a decoration or photo to remind you of all the milestones you visit over this season, month, and year. Anniversaries present couples with the opportunity to reflect on their relationship thus far, while the traditions allow couples to come together to celebrate one another's achievements and love. Today's episode is special because it is a celebration of o...

The Journey to Marriage Love is a beautiful thing and most of us are lucky to experience it. In this episode, we discuss the marriage journey of our guest couple, Elijah and Kristina. The two got married after dating for more than ten years. Elijah and Kristina take us through this beautiful journey, from how they met, to their engagement, their wedding, and the planning process. Tune in to listen to this and more! Key Highlights [3:21]How Elijah and Kristina met [5:52]What motivated Elijah to ...

You Don’t Really Expect Women To Do It All, Do You? Why are women expected to do it all? The world is changing, and women are coming into their own. Traditionally, women have been expected to be the primary caretakers of the home and children, but times are changing. In today’s episode, we are going to talk about why society expects women to do all things, why both parties need to contribute in a marriage, and the benefits of doing what you are good at in any relationship. Key Highlights [02:4...

Season 2 Finale- Thank you For Listening More often, we let fear deter us from achieving what we desire. However small it may seem, take a step of faith, get out there and trust God with the results. Today’s episode is bitter-sweet for me as it marks our Season 2 Finale. It all dates back to August 2021, when I decided to help people on their journey. While helping others, my audience has also encouraged me in my journey. In this episode, I appreciate everyone who has been part of the success. I...

The Best of Season 2 Interviews In today’s episode, we’re taking a dive into the best of Season 2 episodes, "interview style." So what we’re going to do is dive into specific episodes and pull out the nuggets and gems and put them altogether for this episode. We're going to start off with Episode Seven from season two chasing your dreams while in a relationship where I interview husband and wife Charles and Ashley Jenkins. And then we're going to Episode Eight where I interviewed Dr. Kia Monique...

How Stress Impacts a Relationship Have you ever felt overwhelmed? Like you had too much on your plate? Like you were just stressed and it was too much for you? And it began to impact your relationship or your marriage? Well, today’s episode is for you! The effects of stress can be far-reaching, impacting your emotional and mental well-being, as well as your relationships with others. While you may feel like there's little you can do to reduce the amount of stress you experience, there are step...

You Cannot Pour From an Empty Cup Are you always there for everyone else? Do you show up for everyone else except yourself? Are you always taking care of your family and your job, but you’re not on that list? In today’s episode, we’re going to discuss how this may not work for you in the end, and how you can always show up for yourself so that you're not pouring from an empty cup. Key Highlights [02:00] How to put yourself first [05:10] What God has to say [05:24] How Jesus spent time being f...

Who Are You Listening To? Have you ever had someone give you an opinion based on their experience? Maybe they told you not to try something or that wouldn't work out or you shouldn't do it that way because of their perspective? Because of how it worked out for them or did not work out for them? It's hard to make the right decision when so many people around you have their own opinions. It's easy to get confused and stressed out about what you should do. You have so many choices and it is hard ...

Why is Communicating in Relationships So Hard? Communicating in relationships is so hard. It's hard because we're all different. As much as we wish we could, we can't read each other's minds. We don't know what another person is thinking or feeling unless they tell us. And when it comes to relationships, it's hard to know when to tell your partner something. So the question I often get asked is, how do you communicate in a relationship? How do you talk about things? Or how do you tell someone ...