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Wounds In The Way | Role Battles: Masculinity, Femininity, and Modern Relationships S01e11

You won’t believe how real they get. On this episode of Wounds in the Way on the Stronghome Network, Apryl Jones, Melissa Reed, and relationship coach Danai Maraire break down the dynamics of femininity and masculinity in today’s relationships. Apryl shares her personal struggle of trying to embrace her femininity in a world that often forces women to lead with masculine energy. The panel doesn’t hold back—calling out the discomfort of women having to “step up” when men don’t, and touching on the awkwardness (and unattractiveness) of a man asking a woman on a date and expecting herto pay.

It’s raw, honest, and filled with the kind of insight that will have you reevaluating your own relationships. Catch the full episode and join the conversation.

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SHN: Deflection Danger Zone: Can Danai Help This Relationship? S01E11

Whew, get ready for some serious heat in today’s episode! 🌡️ Our resident relationship coach, Danai Mararie from the Black Marriage Movement, takes over the hosting duties on the StrongHome Network Podcast and puts your usual hosts, Jeff and Melissa Reed, on the hot seat 🔥. This week, we’re diving deep into deflection—how it sneaks into our conversations, messes with our relationships, and can lead to distrust, shutdowns, and stalled growth. Spoiler alert: things get real tense when Jeff’s impeccable deflection skills come to light, and let’s just say Melissa is not impressed. 😬

As Danai presses Jeff, Melissa’s frustration practically jumps off the screen! She tries to hold it together, but her expressions say it all, pleading with Danai to help her get through to Jeff. And then the twist: Danai actually takes Jeff’s side! 😱 What happens next? You’ll have to watch to find out!

So if you’ve ever had a “deflector” in your life, or maybe you’re one yourself, you won’t want to miss this one. Tune in for tips, insights, and let’s see if Melissa’s patience makes it through this episode!

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Her Side: Is Our Generation Commitment Adverse? s01e08

In this eye-opening episode of HerSide on the StrongHome Network, Relationship Coach Danai Mararie from The Black Marriage Movement, joins hosts Melissa Reed and Paulette Maxwell to tackle the question: Is our generation commitment-averse? Together, they uncover the complex dynamics of modern relationships, exploring why feminism might not be the answer to getting what you want and need from a man. Instead, they discuss the importance of staying in our lane as women and understanding the unique roles we play in relationships.

Want to know how to get a man to commit? This episode uncovers the best strategies and the positions women should take to yield the best results in their relationships. They also take a closer look at the surprising statistics showing that cohabiting before marriage may actually harm your chances of a lasting marriage—and explore why that is.

Don’t miss this candid and thought-provoking conversation! Make sure to watch, like, and subscribe to stay updated with more insights from HerSide. And be sure to follow us on Instagram @StrongHomeNetwork for more relationship tips and advice.

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