Tina and Chris were rocked today by the news that Charlie Watts died at the age of 80. We remember him here and hope the discussion helps those of you who feel like we do today.

SPOUSING: Episode 8 "Domestic Territoriality"

Aug 24th, 2021 14m 7s

This week Tina drops a bombshell! Or just announces something she's been inching us towards for about a year. Will our spousing survive? Will Chris have to leap to the rescue, Cheerios close at hand? Find out how we negotiate this subtly huge c

SPOUSING: Episode 7 - "The Values of Names"

Aug 17th, 2021 17m 50s

Tina and Chris check in on international superstar Poppy Rebel, recommend some great summer reading, and then discuss the value of the names we call each other, and why it is important to respect what your spouse wants to be called.

SPOUSING: How to Stay Married During Menopause

Aug 10th, 2021 21m 28s

In this episode, Tina and Chris discuss the unique and often fiery challenges of menopause. We explore hot flashes, becoming a human torch, and other aspects of the "change of life" and what husbands and wives can do to survive the ordeal toget

SPOUSING: Episode 5 - Wedding Day Multiverse!

Aug 3rd, 2021 14m 50s

Tina and Chris go to a wedding long delayed by Covid and come back with some great insights about what such a ceremony means to Spousers. #wedding #newlyweds #staymarried #BillyIdol #MaryJane #JessicaAnyaBlau #ThePersonalLibrarian #MarieBenedi

SPOUSING: Episode 4 - Trying New Things

Jul 27th, 2021 23m 36s

We're back!Tina and Chris return, refreshed, reformatted, and rededicated to bringing you thoughts on how to stay married.This week we introduce a new opening segment, "What Caught Tina's Eye", discussing entertainment, social media, brain wo

SPOUSING- Keeping Valentine’s Day Fresh

Feb 13th, 2021 16m 29s

In this episode Tina the goddess and Chris discuss how to keep Valentine’s Day fresh after 35 years. With some help from students we’ve come up with some great fun ideas that we hope you enjoy.

SPOUSING S2, E5: The Croissant War

Jan 17th, 2021 9m 48s

When the goddess Tina hears that Chris is experimenting with intermittent fasting, things get very active in the kitchen. And we talk about how cultural differences can present challenges to spousing.

SPOUSING S2 Ep4: “Supporting Each Other Through Tense Times”

Jan 10th, 2021 5m 4s

Tina and Chris discuss the blessing of understanding each other‘s needs during tense times like this past Wednesday. Sidestepping politics, they talk about the virtues of being there for each other and knowing how each other processes crisis.

SPOUSING S2, Ep. 3: “Defenses Against the January Blues”

Jan 3rd, 2021 9m 37s

in this episode, Tina and Chris get serious. Chris brings up concerns about what to do when the January blues hit and Tina’s calm guidance gives us all a hint of why Chris calls her the goddess.

SPOUSING S2, Ep 2: “Exercise, or How My Wife Tried to Kill Me”

Jan 2nd, 2021 4m 49s

In this episode, Tina and Chris discuss exercising together and separately, and the need to set realistic expectations. And yes, Chris has to get better at the introduction.

SPOUSING: Season 2, Ep. 1 - “A 2021 New Year’s Resolution That Can Succeed”

Jan 1st, 2021 9m 4s

SPOUSING is a podcast done by a couple married for 34 years. They don’t have doctorates, clinical training, or are specialist in any field other than staying married. In this episode, Tina and Chris discuss a New Year’s resolution that might ac

Spousing: How to Stay Married - The Quarantine Episode

Apr 6th, 2020 14m 26s

Tina and Chris Ryan have been married for over thirty-three years and have faced many challenges, but quarantined together for almost a month? That takes some doing, and they offer suggestions on how to get through flattening the curve without