2025 was not an easy year. It challenged us emotionally, mentally, and relationally in ways we didn’t anticipate. In this episode, we sit down and honestly reflect on what the year demanded of us, what we had to release, and how those endings shaped who we are now.This is not a highlight reel. This is a real conversation about growth, loss, clarity, and evolution inside a marriage. We talk about the moments that forced reflection, the patterns that became impossible to ignore, and the lessons that only show up when life gets uncomfortable.If 2025 stretched you, tested you, or made you question things you thought were settled, this conversation is for you. Sometimes growth does not look like winning. Sometimes it looks like letting go and choosing to move forward anyway.Join us as we look back honestly and talk about what had to end so something stronger could begin.What did 2025 reveal to you?*********Welcome to Legacy Journeys — Where Love, Life, and Laughter After 40 Take Center StageWe’re Liv and Mello, a real couple navigating the joys and challenges of love, marriage, and personal growth in midlife. On the Legacy Journeys Podcast, we spark honest conversations about dating, relationships, and building a fulfilling life together after 40. Our mission is to empower couples to deepen their connection, keep the spark alive, and leave a meaningful legacy.Every week, we bring you candid discussions, eye-opening stories, and practical wisdom on topics that matter: communication, intimacy, emotional wellness, and keeping your relationship fun — no matter your age.✅ Subscribe for new episodes filled with relatable moments, laughter, and insights.✅ Join our community of couples committed to creating lasting love.✨ Explore More:🌐 Website: http://www.LegacyJourneys.net🛍️ Merch: http://www.LegacyJourneys.net/Swag📸 Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/LegacyJourneysPodcast📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/legacyjourneys🎵 TikTok: tiktok.com/@LegacyJourneysPodcastRemember: it’s never too late to write your best love story — let’s take this journey together.Music by DJ Pocket for Serious Knock EntertainmentChapters00:00 Intro01:05 Welcome and holiday vibe03:10 January 3rd started the chaos06:45 Stroke, grief, and survival mode10:30 Money pressure and job loss15:20 Hospital scare and health wake up23:10 Boundaries, family, and freedom33:40 Lessons learned, 2026 mindset

Sometimes love doesn’t break.Sometimes it gets tested.In this episode, we pull back the curtain on a season we didn’t plan for but absolutely needed. We talk openly about our recent separation, the hard conversations we avoided for too long, and the uncomfortable truths we had to face about ourselves and our marriage.We don’t pretend we handled everything perfectly. We didn’t.But we also don’t regret the process.This experience forced us to identify the core issues we kept skating around, the patterns that kept showing up, and the work required to move forward with intention instead of emotion.This conversation is for couples who are:Navigating tension but still choosing commitmentWondering if struggle means failureLearning that love after the honeymoon phase requires courage, accountability, and growthWe didn’t quit on each other.We chose to pause, reflect, and recommit with clarity.If you’ve ever wondered whether hard seasons can actually strengthen love, this episode is for you.Welcome to Legacy Journeys... Where Love, Life, and Laughter After 40 Take Center StageWe’re Liv and Mello, a real couple navigating the joys and challenges of love, marriage, and personal growth in midlife. On the Legacy Journeys Podcast, we spark honest conversations about dating, relationships, and building a fulfilling life together after 40. Our mission is to empower couples to deepen their connection, keep the spark alive, and leave a meaningful legacy.Every week, we bring you candid discussions, eye-opening stories, and practical wisdom on topics that matter: communication, intimacy, emotional wellness, and keeping your relationship fun - no matter your age.✅ Subscribe for new episodes filled with relatable moments, laughter, and insights.✅ Join our community of couples committed to creating lasting love.✨ Explore More:🌐 Website: http://www.LegacyJourneys.net🛍️ Merch: http://www.LegacyJourneys.net/Swag📸 Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/LegacyJourneysPodcast📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/legacyjourneys🎵 TikTok: tiktok.com/@LegacyJourneysPodcastRemember: it’s never too late to write your best love story -let’s take this journey together.Music by DJ Pocket for Serious Knock Entertainment

00:00 Intro01:05 We’re back and staying transparent03:10 One year married, almost didn’t05:15 The argument that triggered the split08:10 Faith, church, friends kept us steady12:10 Trauma patterns: fight, flight, freeze17:10 Therapy tools: breathe, inquire, regulate24:30 New identity, new marriage mindset

In this episode of the Legacy Journeys Podcast, Liv and Carlton explore marriage challenges with humor and honesty. They dive into the funny side of married life while keeping it real about what couples face daily. From communication mishaps to everyday misunderstandings, they remind us that love and laughter go hand in hand. Join the conversation as they share stories about married life that prove marriage ain’t for wimps.Welcome to Legacy Journeys - Where Love, Life, and Laughter After 40 Take Center StageWe’re Liv and Mello, a real couple navigating the joys and challenges of love, marriage, and personal growth in midlife. On the Legacy Journeys Podcast, we spark honest conversations about dating, relationships, and building a fulfilling life together after 40. Our mission is to empower couples to deepen their connection, keep the spark alive, and leave a meaningful legacy.Every week, we bring you candid discussions, eye-opening stories, and practical wisdom on topics that matter: communication, intimacy, emotional wellness, and keeping your relationship fun — no matter your age.✅ Subscribe for new episodes filled with relatable moments, laughter, and insights.✅ Join our community of couples committed to creating lasting love.✨ Explore More:🌐 Website: http://www.LegacyJourneys.net🛍️ Merch: http://www.LegacyJourneys.net/Swag📸 Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/LegacyJourneysPodcast📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/legacyjourneys🎵 TikTok: tiktok.com/@LegacyJourneysPodcastRemember: it’s never too late to write your best love story — let’s take this journey together.Music by DJ Pocket for Serious Knock Entertainment

Chapters0:00 Intro: Marriage Ain’t Easy2:50 Marriage Gets Real4:30 Why We Bicker Over Nothing6:20 R. Kelly, Morris Day, and Marriage10:20 When Family Drama Hits the Marriage16:50 Letting Go of Family for Peace26:00 Protecting Your Energy and Each Other50:40 Closing Thoughts: Love, Therapy, and Growth