This week we're having a heart-to-heart chat with doula, Brandi Jordan, and her partner, Michael. We explore how to be the best partner for your partner, supporting them through pregnancy, and we even debunk some common misconceptions about childbirth. We also get real about the unique challenges of raising interracial children and the unfortunate bias black women face in the healthcare system. But don't worry, it's not all serious stuff – we also get to some of your listener questions and...

Have you ever felt overwhelmed or unsure about your parenting skills? Well today we're sitting down with parenting expert, Dr. Aliza Pressman, who shares her wisdom and insights on the journey of raising children. We explore the challenges that come with it, how to become a better parent, and bust some common myths surrounding parenting styles.   Whether you're a new parent or a seasoned pro, this episode will give you a fresh perspective and help you feel more confident in your parenting...

It's not that I want to change my partner, but I've been trying to figure out how to get him to do things I want him to do. For a long time, I couldn't find a way that worked; the timing was wrong, my approach was incorrect, and I just came across as bossy and demanding. So, I sat down with my partner, Philip, to get to the bottom of it. I feel like I'm always helping and doing things for our family as the homemaker, wifey, and mama, and even though Philip is helpful, there are times when I...

On this episode we sit down with relationship / dating podcast royalty, Lindsey Metz, of We Met At Acme. We Dissect the 3 major red flags that she uses to test whether he’s someone to date, and we got to answer one of your audience questions that definitely shocked us all!   Then we tackle jealousy and the mindset it takes to really take dating to the next level - it’s a good one hope you enjoy it and we’ll be back next Friday.   Love iskra and Philip Xoxo For more of Lindsey Metz...

It’s unrealistic to think you’ll go through any relationship without jealousy existing or impacting how you feel, but there are ways to make it productive. In today's episode we share personal anecdotes (honestly I cringe that I share this story) that made jealous moments actually bring us closer together.   Because it’s BS to think a jealous moment is enough to break up a relationship - you just have to know how to react and move forward. And in this episode that’s exactly what we aim to...

This episode is so fun. Joslyn is a friend of mine and an actual ball of sunshine, and it was so wonderful getting to go deeper and learn how committing to their church, taking pre-marriage counseling and the importance of communication has made it possible for them to start a super successful home flipping business with over 13 projects in just a few short years - all while they film the whole process on YouTube so we can try do it too.    I know you’ll be smiling through the whole episode...

For most people finding out you’re pregnant with someone you just met (on a trip to Costa Rica) would scare the crap out of you. But what if you were so aligned with your soul that you trusted your heart and knew they were your person and that this is exactly how it was meant to happen?   In this episode Mel and Sean share their very “unconventional” love at first sight story, how to fall in love with yourself first so you’re ready for earth-shattering love and how they both healed from...

After the recent news of Twitch’s passing our hearts break for his family and wife, Allison Holker, and it made us double take and realize we haven’t had an open conversation about depression publicly and there felt like no better time to really check in - especially when Philip has started to come to terms with his own feelings of depression and how we are working through it as a team, because far too often we put on a brave face or we avoid discussing it completely.   But on Coupelish we...

From fun on weekdays as friends to living together and becoming dog parents, Jenna and Connor know how to have a good time but are also entrepreneurs building powerful brands that they’re passionate about.   We loved getting to know how Connor's experience on the Hannah Browns season of The Bachelor impacted his perspective on love and how Jenna had to navigate falling in love with the world watching.   If you haven’t seen them online before - they are TikTok stars who keep it real and...

I hope you share this episode with everyone who may need to hear it because mental health and eating disorders do not discriminate and even if you haven’t experienced it first hand I’m sure someone you know has or is and doesn’t feel able to open up about it.   Because of my own experience with disordered eating and body dysmorphia I really wanted an expert to come on and have an insightful discussion to reply help navigate how you can show up, support or if you’re experiencing an ED ask...

I’m fangirling hard that we have Victoria, host of the Real Pod, and her hubby Max on to talk about newlywed life, how they worked together to support their mental health, athletic careers and creating a life together that’s imperfectly real af.   I knew I was going to love this conversation and I know you will too, but seriously - I feel like I relate to Vic so much from her eating disorder and social media realness, while Philip and Max both connected on sharing these intense athletic...

This episode is dedicated to all fertility warriors - you are not alone. We hope this conversion with TikTok sensations, Demi & Tom, gives you hope and support if you are navigating IVF, PCOS, MS or miscarriage.   And even if you aren’t going through any of the above, these conversations are so needed and we are so grateful for how vulnerable and open Demi & Tom are with us and how they show up online.   There are some really powerful takeaways in today's show that we know can...

On this episode of Coupleish we're talking all about how having set expectations before a relationship can get in the way of your own happiness.   We also give a listener advice on what to do if you feel like your partner just isn't taking the relationship seriously enough. You can submit your very own question at www.speakpipe.com/coupleish   For more of us follow @iskra and @philipapayne on IG   Produced by Dear Media

Want to know how to date men or how to date women? Today's episode is for you. We bring on Violetta Benson whose been studying the art of dating for years, and interviews countless experts on her own podcast, Almost Adulting, and shared hilarious relationship and sex memes on her IG, Daddy Issues.   You’re going to hear why it can be so hard to date or find a compatible partner, and learn the tips, tricks and tools to recognize red flags, communicate to save your relationship and identify a...

We are often told you have to sacrifice your career or slow down to make room for a relationship and that it’s impossible to balance both (queue Hollywood movies showing unhappy, unfulfilled couples that work too hard and don’t have enough time for their relationships).   Honestly I think it can be challenging… BUT, what if you find your person, and they are equally ambitious and can actually help support you and your career? Well, get ready to meet a couple that has done just that.   ...

Get ready for all the feels! We are so grateful that Scheana and her new husband, Brock, were willing to get so vulnerable with us. Maybe it’s because they’re used to having the whole world watch them on Vanderpump rules - but we actually feel like they know this conversation could help others not think love, relationships and parenthood has to be perfect.   The highlight of this episode is when Scheana admits sometimes she doesn’t feel like a good enough Mom and that had Iskra tearing up...

Our first ever Coupleish guests are our friends, Amber and Ethan, who met 9 years ago on the first season of MTV's “Are You The One?”. Then, Ethan surprised Amber on the reunion show by proposing, and fast forward - they now have two beautiful daughters and live here in Austin, Texas. We are so grateful to know them because they truly are the most kind, loving family and we can’t wait to share this episode with you. We not only talk about the reality of reality TV and the manipulative ways...

This is a fun one because we do not agree (which is ironic seeing that it’s all about how to win a fight). You’re going to have to listen to actually hear what we think, but let’s just say I’m all about deescalating and being a team player - BVE - big Virgo energy. But seriously, we feel like in previous relationships neither of us knew how to fight, disagree and resolve, but we worked on it and we wanna share with you what's been working!   Oh and we have a WILD confessional question for...

How it all began in 2018 on a magical night, aka the Grammys, when she wore a sparkly outfit and Philip found Iskra after having a crush for 5 years. Little did she know that crush would turn into a relationship and only 2 years later - a baby.    But it wasn’t all smooth sailing. There’s an Ex, long distance and a lot of outside opinions that could have ended this love story before it even began.   So if you’ve followed them for years or never heard of Iskra and Philip this is the place...

Check out Dear Media's new show, Coupleish, hosted by Iskra Lawrence and Philip Payne - Coming October 14th!   Coupleish is your invitation to check in with your partner or ask yourself if you’re fulfilled in your relationship in a judgment-free zone where no question is off limits. We know there’s no rulebook to relationships, but we’re here to dish out those tips and tricks to help you become real life relationship goals. We’ll be bringing on your favorite celebs, experts and guests to...

Get a sneak peak of the new podcast Coupleish, hosted by Iskra Lawrence and Philip Payne - coming to Dear Media October 14th.   Produced by Dear Media