This week’s episode starts with a shower epiphany and spirals—delightfully—from there. Adam and Julia broadcast live from the adjustable lifestyle (if you know, you know) and dive into everything from parenting burnout to spa date superiority. Julia opens up about the emotional toll of solo parenting and why she’s asking Adam to actually hold her accountable when she’s stuck in the mud. Adam, in turn, pitches in with the controversial take that the secret to parenting might just be… drugs.

Don’t worry—it’s (mostly) satire.

Expect heartfelt vulnerability, laugh-out-loud moments, a few too many hot tub references, and a surprise drop-in from the ghost of Howard Stern sign-offs. If you’ve ever been a tired parent, a wellness spa convert, or someone who dips when their partner dips—this one’s for you.

Topics include:

• Shower thoughts and emotional labor

• When parenting feels unsustainable

• Being high while parenting (but not like that)

• Crying in front of your kids

• Spa days > date nights

• The power of a no-phone home

• Rage-listening to Taking Back Sunday

• The ONE BONE playlist pick of the week

It’s vulnerable. It’s hilarious. It’s a little all over the place. Welcome back to Marriage Maintenance.

Another family milestone has arrived! In this episode of Marriage Maintenance, Julia and Adam reflect on a big moment—getting their eldest daughter’s ears pierced. They share the excitement, nerves, and everything in between as she took this step like an absolute rock star (with a perfectly timed joke about a tattoo right after).

From navigating childhood milestones as a team to discussing how parents handle big decisions differently, this episode dives into the dynamics of marriage, parenting, and supporting each other through life’s little (and big) moments. Plus, Julia’s got girl dinner planned for when Adam is out of town—spoiler: it sounds incredible.

Join us for a cozy, candid chat filled with laughs, heartfelt moments, and the usual chaos of family life. Grab a blanket, settle in, and let’s talk about the little things that make marriage and parenthood an adventure.

In this free-flowing episode of Marriage Maintenance, Adam and Julia hit record without a plan—and the result is an unfiltered, hilarious, and heartfelt conversation about everything from Valentine’s Day confusion to the unexpected emotional depth of Fast & Furious. They dive into the chaos of parenting, active listening in relationships (with a side of therapy talk), and Julia’s tiny psychology experiments on their kids.

Plus, find out why a handwritten apology from their daughter melted Adam’s heart, why silence is the secret weapon of a good listener, and why nephews and uncles are absolutely not the target audience for this podcast.

Oh, and straws are apparently back? Buckle up for this one.