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n this episode of Undressed Conversations, Mark and Tonya pull back the curtain on the lesson that changed everything in their marriage, the moment they realized play wasn’t just something couples do when they’re young, it was the foundation that kept their intimacy alive. From the early years of pure silliness and spark, to the long stretch of parenting and religion that smothered their connection, to the unexpected rebirth of play when they moved to Florida, this episode traces the full arc of how they lost each other, found each other, and discovered why play is the oxygen of intimacy. If you’ve ever wondered why your relationship shifted after kids, why desire faded, or how to reconnect in a way that feels effortless again, this episode is the roadmap.

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We’re Mark and Tonya, high school sweethearts married for 30 years. After decades of trying to fit into roles that weren't ours, we finally dropped the masks and started telling the truth about marriage, intimacy, shame, healing, and what it actually takes to stay connected for life. Our goal is simple, to help couples build relationships that feel alive again.

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For 32 years we’ve survived every kind of Christmas, from broke newlywed gift disasters to the pressure cooker incident, the garage vacuum (when we didn’t even have a garage), the rings bought on credit, and the years we finally stopped buying presents for the kids and started taking trips instead. In this rapid-fire holiday special, we cover 32 Christmases in 30 minutes, every gift we regret, loved, or still laugh about. If you’ve ever wrapped something questionable, forgotten a gift entirely, or had a Christmas meltdown, this episode is your people. Settle in, hit play, and enjoy the chaos.

⭐ About Undressed Conversations

We’re Mark and Tonya, high school sweethearts married for 30 years. After decades of trying to fit into roles that weren't ours, we finally dropped the masks and started telling the truth about marriage, intimacy, shame, healing, and what it actually takes to stay connected for life. Our goal is simple, to help couples build relationships that feel alive again.

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Every family swears they’re not like the Griswolds, but if you’ve lived through even one chaotic holiday, you know the truth, you might be lying to yourself. In this episode of Undressed Conversations, we break down Christmas Vacation scene by scene and prove why it might be the most accurate holiday movie ever made. From overhyped traditions, credit-card Christmases, awkward in-law dynamics, Cousin-Eddie-level relatives, and that inevitable holiday meltdown, we connect every unforgettable movie moment to our own 30 years of Christmas stories. If you’ve ever tried to engineer the perfect holiday, bought gifts on credit, fought expectations, or quietly wondered why your family feels like a comedy waiting to happen, this episode is going to feel way too real.

And in After Hours, we go even deeper, sharing the behind-the-scenes holiday moments the Griswolds definitely didn’t show, including the money fights, the intimacy droughts, and the private chaos that every couple lives through but no one talks about.

If Christmas Vacation felt like a documentary to you too, welcome home. 🎄🔥

⭐ About Undressed Conversations

We’re Mark and Tonya, high school sweethearts married for 30 years. After decades of trying to fit into roles that weren't ours, we finally dropped the masks and started telling the truth about marriage, intimacy, shame, healing, and what it actually takes to stay connected for life. Our goal is simple, to help couples build relationships that feel alive again.

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Apple Podcasts: https://bit.ly/undressedapple
Spotify: https://bit.ly/undressedspotify
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Email Us: stories@undressedconversation.com

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We share only items we genuinely use and love.
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2nd Mirror Link (alternative listing): https://amzn.to/4pXZD8E

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