Some weeks are just… a lot. In this episode of Yes, Dear, we start with jokes about putting each other on “shut the hell up” mode, fighting over the remote, and fantasy football meltdowns—and end up in a really honest conversation about heroes.

Not the movie kind. The real-life kind sitting at your dinner table.

Patrick shares how one hard week shifted after a simple phone call with our son Chris, and how that reminded him that our kids and a few key people in our lives are truly his heroes. Dana talks about walking through cancer with a “heroes binder” full of photos of the people who kept her going: their five kids, her husband, and her mom.

This one is funny, tender, and very real. It’s about the people who hold you together when life feels heavy… and why we should probably tell them more often.

In this episode, we talk about:

• The “shut the hell up” mode we wish our phones had
• Why it’s so hard to show up on the tough weeks
• How a coaching call with our son completely changed Patrick’s mood
• Why each of our five kids is a hero in their own way
• Dana’s cancer journey and the “mindset binder” she built around her heroes
• Fantasy football, Jets fans, puke stories, and subs for dinner (real marriage, real life)

If you’re married, a parent, a grandparent, or just someone trying to do life with your people the best you can, this one’s for you.

Question for you:
Who’s one unsung hero in your life—and do they know it?

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The holidays are here — which means food, family, expectations, stress, joy, and sometimes… a whole lot of tension.

In this episode of the Yes, Dear Podcast, we get real about the messy, funny, challenging, and meaningful parts of navigating the holidays as a couple. From forgotten recordings and outdated vocabulary (“knapsack,” anyone?) to family conflicts, boundaries, grief, and choosing to show up differently this year — we cover it all.

We talk about:

• Why expectations shape every holiday
• How to stay grounded when family dynamics get tough
• Why old conflicts feel louder during the holidays
• The power of showing up with no “sparring gloves”
• Healthy boundaries that bring peace, not distance
• Seeing each other as teammates instead of opponents
• What it looks like to leave a holiday saying, “We’re better than we’ve ever been.”

Whether your holiday season brings joy, heaviness, tension, or a mix of everything, this episode offers support, perspective, and a whole lot of real-life encouragement.

You’re on the same team.
You get to hold each other’s hearts.
And you get to write a new story this season.

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In this episode of the Yes, Dear Podcast, Dana and Patrick dive into one of the most overlooked (and most needed) parts of marriage, dating your spouse. Whether you’ve been married a few years or a few decades, it’s easy to slip into “robot mode” and forget to intentionally pursue each other.

They get real about the rhythms, ruts, and realities of long-term love—how to stoke the fire, rekindle friendship, and keep fun, laughter, and playfulness alive. From scheduling date nights to rediscovering what makes you laugh together, this episode is equal parts truth, humor, and heart.

You’ll laugh, nod, and probably feel convicted (in a good way) as they share their own marriage lessons, why “intentional romance” matters, and what happens when work, kids, and life take over.

Topics include:

• Dating your spouse vs. going on a date
• Why friendship is the foundation of romance
• How to stay curious about each other
• What to do when work and family crowd out connection
• And why keeping the playfulness alive really matters

Real marriage. Real laughter. Real talk.

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If your marriage feels stuck or distant, this episode is for you. We talk about how to begin again—not by fixing your spouse, but by doing the inner work that reignites connection, peace, and partnership. Whether you’re starting over or simply need a reset, this conversation will remind you that it’s never too late to rebuild something beautiful together—because every great marriage begins again, sometimes more than once.

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How do you communicate with your spouse? Do you get stuck in power struggles fighting over who's right and who's wrong? Maybe you freeze or hold it all inside because you struggle to share your heart. No one is perfect at communicating. There's always room to improve so that we can move closer and closer to intimacy with each other. Join us as we talk about communication.

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Parenting is the greatest honor and comes with some challenging moments and days. Today we're talking about parenting adult children. How do we transition and grow with them rather than drift apart? How do we let them fly and stay connected? We'll unpack some of these questions today.

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We all have ways we react with passive-aggressive behavior. We all have different ways it comes out. Today we're talking about ways this manifests in our lives, and how it affects our relationships, and we share tips on what to do about it.

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In today's episode, we're talking all about boundaries.

Do you struggle with healthy boundaries in your life? If so we hope you join us today as we dive into how we each learned and maintain them.

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