Podcasts by Sum It Up With The Sumners
Join Damon and KaToya, the hosts of Sum It Up With The Sumners, as they welcome you to a seat at their dining room table. This podcast will bring you laughs and encouragement as they dig into conversations that every couple has, but sometimes they don't want to talk about out loud. Each episode will run about thirty minutes, which is just enough time for you to finally decide what you're going to watch on Netflix. Be sure to subscribe here and follow them on Instagram and Facebook at: @sumitupsumners. Also, if you enjoy video, check out and subscribe to their youtube channel: Sum It Up With The Sumners. Plus, if you enjoy the podcast and would love to connect more with their online community, be sure to support The Sumners on Patreon for bonus episodes, early access, exclusive content and more!
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In The Bedroom from 2022-02-22T05:00
In this episode, we dive into PART ONE and talk about the fun that can go down in the bedroom. How much does foreplay matter in your sex life, what's our main strategy as parents to fight f...
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Sex in Society from 2022-02-15T05:00
In this episode, we dish about whether or not sex is overrated + why talking about sex with friends can be weird + how societal norms about sex are like sand and so much more!!! Turn us up, and...
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Sexpectations from 2022-02-08T05:00
In this episode, we talk about the necessary expectations with sex. How to make sure you are on the same page, where our sexual expectations actually come from, when and why should they change a...
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Sex is a Good Thing from 2022-02-01T05:00
In this episode, we kick off a new series all about SEX. We dig into this episode and talk about where sex falls on the "needs" list, benefits and challenges of maintaining a healthy s...
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Simple Solutions #9 from 2022-01-25T05:00
In this episode, we deliver a brand-new edition of SIMPLE SOLUTIONS! Some questions we unpack: Do I need to like my spouse's friends? How do I start a convo about wanting to be kinkier in t...
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Keeping a Track Record of Your Partner from 2022-01-18T05:00
In this episode, we explore the pros and cons of keeping an accurate track record of your bae. Are there benefits? What are the consequences? How can we do it well when we are in a relationship ...
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Are We the Same Couple? from 2022-01-11T05:00
In this episode, we ask the question: Are you the same couple? How similar and how different are you two since you first got together? What positive things have stayed over time? What areas of g...
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New Year New Y'all from 2022-01-04T05:00
It's our first episode of 2022!! In this one, we talk about the mentality to become a better couple, at the top of the year + why being gentle to yourself matters + what to do about setting...
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Simple Solutions: Relationship Advice #8 from 2021-12-28T05:00
On our final episode of 2021, we finish with one of our favorite type of episodes-- SIMPLE SOLUTIONS. All-new stories. All-new solutions. Turn us up, and if you have a moment-- FOLLOW US ON INST...
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Christmas Cards + Holiday Spirit + Ideal Christmas Day from 2021-12-21T05:00
In this episode, we finish off our Christmas special episodes right here with this one. On this episode, we breakdown our ideal Christmas day, how we truly feel about Christmas cards from our fr...
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Christmas Decor + Holiday Menus + Year-Round Trees from 2021-12-14T05:00
In this episode, we bring back our Christmas Special episodes!! On this one, we talk about when you should take the Christmas tree down, are rainbow lights dope, what ornaments should all trees...
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Speaking About Your Spouse from 2021-12-07T05:00
In this episode, we discuss the ins and outs of how we talk about our spouse. Are y'all on the same page about those "You better nots", how do you speak about your bae with your p...
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Simple Solutions: Relationship Advice #7 from 2021-11-30T05:00
In this episode, we get into one of our favorite type of episodes-- SIMPLE SOLUTIONS!! We hit the interwebs to find folks desiring and seeking relational support, so we share our solutions with ...
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The Thanksgiving Episode from 2021-11-23T05:00
In this episode, we talk all things THANKSGIVING! What's the best food that's mandatory for, how did our upbringing impact our view of this holiday, how carrying on traditions carry so...
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Handling Stress and Anxiety from 2021-11-16T05:00
In this episode, we talk about the importance of dealing with anxiety and stress, especially when in a relationship. How does stress impact our relationships + what makes stress hard to handle +...
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Simple Solutions: Relationship Advice #6 from 2021-11-09T05:00
In this episode, we deliver another installment of SIMPLE SOLUTIONS!! After searching the interwebs, we handout new solutions with simplicity. It's one of our favorite type of episodes so t...
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Openness and Vulnerability from 2021-11-02T05:00
In this episode, we talk about how and why being open and vulnerable in relationships are so needed + why getting on the same page about what is "enough" matters + how adjusting our ex...
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Things to Say Consistently in a Relationship from 2021-10-26T05:00
In this episode, we talk about seven things we should be saying consistently in our relationships--> "I love you," "I support you," "How was your day?" "Wha...
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Being Content- Good or Bad? from 2021-10-19T05:00
In this episode, we talk about the pros and cons to being CONTENT. Can contentment be a positive and a negative? Why being content starts at the individual level + ways to reignite a relationshi...
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Simple Solutions: Relationship Advice #5 from 2021-10-12T05:00
In this episode, we deliver another edition of Simple Solutions!!! How do you hug someone w/o being disrespectful to your partner? Should anyone have "full access" to your S.O as much...
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Traditional Norms vs Modern Norms from 2021-10-05T05:00
In this episode, we dig into the mindset that "Everything new ain't good. Everything old ain't bad" and how that plays a part in today's relationships. Plus, we compare...
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Being Confident as Couples from 2021-09-28T05:00
In this episode, we laugh about several types of couples and why it's key to be confident in your relationship. Because if you like it, we love it! Plus, are you the couple that feeds each ...
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Being Loved vs Being IN Love from 2021-09-21T05:00
In this episode, we talk about the difference between loving your bae and being IN love with them! Do you need both + what's the difference between the two + how do you rekindle that infatu...
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Kids Don't Run Your Relationship from 2021-09-14T05:00
In this episode, we talk about why you can not have your kids running your relationship! How it happens to every parent + Yellow flags to be aware of + Why planning is a big help + and so much m...
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Simple Solutions: Relationship Advice #4 from 2021-09-07T05:00
In this episode, we bring back another edition of SIMPLE SOLUTIONS. So. Much. Fun. This week, we answer: Is it okay for a man to cry + Should I be okay with another woman giving my husband food ...
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Complaining: Is It Worth It? from 2021-08-31T05:00
In this episode, we answer the question-- Complaining: Is it worth it? Plus, we dive into whether or not anything good can come from complaining + why having a trusted "inner circle" i...
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Public Display of Affection from 2021-08-24T17:00
In this episode, we talk all about public display of affection: How our level of PDA has come a long way + what type of PDA should be left at home + what holds people back from expressing affect...
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One-Year Celebration! from 2021-08-17T05:00
In this episode, we celebrate podcasting for ONE YEAR!! We share some of our favorite episodes + recap on why we started this podcast + how everyone needs to consistently do something with their...
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Technology in Relationships from 2021-08-10T05:00
In this episode, we talk about how we handle technology in our marriage! We discuss why boundaries can be essential for a relationship + how we aim to protect "our time" + what are soc...
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The Art of Apologizing from 2021-08-03T05:00
In this episode, we dig into the Art of apologizing in a relationship. What makes a quality apology + why timing matters + ways that we recover after a bad fight + why we don't always apolo...
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Simple Solutions: Relationship Advice #3 from 2021-07-27T05:00
In this episode, we bring back one of our favorite types of episodes--SIMPLE SOLUTIONS! For episode 53, we laugh about what doesn't make a man "weak", is it wrong to go through y...
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Finding Compatible Couples from 2021-07-20T05:00
In this episode, we laugh about the need to have compatible couples in your life. We discuss about the difficulty of finding these couples + how to really know you found a good couple + what mak...
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Turn-Ons Hit Different from 2021-07-13T05:00
In this episode, we dig into Turn-ons and Turn-off! We discussed why turn-ons will change over time + which ones need to stick around forever + major turn-offs for us and so much more!!! Turn u...
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Being Married to a Dreamer from 2021-07-06T05:00
In this episode, we laughed and talked about the task of being married to a dreamer. Plus, why all dreamers need a plan + how to support a dreamer's dream + one of our favorite mantras + wh...
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Spooning + Real Queens + Fighting Kindly from 2021-06-29T05:00
In this episode, we laugh about the reality that all men want to be spooned + how cutting a guy's food doesn't make you a real queen + why kindness during spats matter and so much mor...
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Dating Your Spouse from 2021-06-22T05:00
In this episode, we dove head first into why dating your significant other still matters!! We broke down the different types of dates + talked about why "frequency" isn't everythi...
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Hotels and Getaways from 2021-06-15T05:00
For this episode, we recored it while on a mini-getaway in Dallas, Texas! It was a fun one that got into traveling as a couple + when do you need to sit next to each other on a flight + why peo...
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Can You Change Your Spouse? from 2021-06-01T05:00
In this episode, we talk about the idea of trying to CHANGE your bae. Is there ever a time when it is called for + HOW to go about it + the different tiers of the desired changes + why change ca...
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Advice for Couples from 2021-05-25T05:00
In this episode, we broke down some of the best relationship advice we could find on the internet! Why the QUANTITY of your sex life is not as important as the QUALITY of your sex life + how you...
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Agree to Disagree in Relationships from 2021-05-18T05:00
In this episode, we had a GOOOD time talking about the idea to AGREE to DISAGREE. Is that a valid option in a relationship, how to do it respectfully, when doesn't it work, why is compromis...
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Being Committed with Brittany and Ryan Ostofe from 2021-05-11T05:00
In this episode, we had our first GUESTS!! This week we were joined by Brittany and Ryan Ostofe-- hosts of THE LAUGHING COUPLE PODCAST. We had a bunch of fun talking with them about being commit...
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Relationships&TV + Two Types of TV Watchers + What We Love to Watch from 2021-05-04T05:00
In this episode, we wanted to have some fun and talk about something we really enjoy--TV!! This week we discussed how television has helped our relationship + why great conversations come from g...
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Simple Solutions: Relationship Advice #2 from 2021-04-27T05:00
In this episode, we searched the interwebs for those seeking relationship advice, for another edition of SIMPLE SOLUTIONS. This week, we discuss a "dog vs girlfriend" ultimatum + when ...
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Do Men Want To Get Married? from 2021-04-20T05:00
In this episode, we dove head-first into a hot topic: Do men actually want to get married? This week, we looked at it from both angles and to be honest barely scratched the surface. We discussed...
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Think Differently About Weddings from 2021-04-13T05:00
In this episode, we share our strong feelings(lol) about weddings! Whether you've been married for a decade or are in the trenches of planning your dream wedding currently--this episode has...
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Self-Care in a Relationship from 2021-04-06T05:00
In this episode, we dig into the necessity of self-care even in a relationship. We tackle what that looks like in our marriage, how the support for one another is what keeps the relationship hea...
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Simple Solutions: Reddit Relationship Advice from 2021-03-30T05:00
In this episode, we did a brand new concept called SIMPLE SOLUTIONS. Essentially, we took a few relationship "problems" from Reddit and decided to offer up simple Sumner solutions. And...
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Couples Conversation Starters from 2021-03-23T05:00
In this episode, we dig into some fun questions that EVERY couple should ask each other!! Did your family grow up with any funny or weird rules? What is one thing you never did in high school th...
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Making BIG Decisions from 2021-03-16T05:00
In this episode, KaToya and Damon talk about what makes a decision BIG + how they processed moving across the world + why seeking counsel is never a bad idea + how trust is always a part of thei...
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How To Know You Are Ready For Marriage-Part 2 from 2021-03-09T05:00
In this episode, KaToya and Damon decided to share a few more insights to the infamous question, "How do I know if I am ready for marriage?" In this second installment, they breakdown ...
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How To Know You Are Ready For Marriage from 2021-03-02T05:00
In this episode, we dive head-first into a question as old as time, "How do I know if I am ready for marriage?" For starters, we talk about how big fights and conflict can't have ...
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How We Parent: Manners, Chores and More from 2021-02-23T05:00
In this episode, we share about THE word that is an absolute NO in our home, what we'd do if we saw a kid being disrespectful to their parents in these streets, why we don't pay our ki...
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How We Parent: Raising Life-Long Learners from 2021-02-16T05:00
In this episode, we talk about how we are raising life-long learners as parents. We dig into why it's essential to keep school in perspective, why "good grades" aren't everyt...
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How We Parent: Fun and Friends from 2021-02-09T05:00
In this episode, we dive into how we try to cultivate fun for our family + why we really care about making memories + the intentionality needed to help your kids make friends + so much more!! Te...
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How We Parent: Screen-Time from 2021-02-02T05:00
In this episode, we breakdown our parenting style around the infamous world of "screen-time" for our kids. We share several routines that we have created around screen-time + why we&ap...
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How We Parent: Discipline from 2021-01-26T05:00
In this episode, we talk about how we handle discipline as parents. We dig into why having our kids reflect on their mistakes is a must + how to validate our kids' emotions + why the "...
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How to Be a Better Listener from 2021-01-19T05:00
In this episode, we share about the importance of understanding the different roles as a listener + why you should never "hijack" a conversation + how quality listening can avoid confl...
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Work-Life Balance from 2021-01-12T05:00
In this episode, we laugh about the silly notion that "your life ends when you have kids", why you need to have HARD stops with work and how we've used a shared calendar to help u...
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Our 2021 Goals from 2021-01-05T05:00
In this episode, we talk about a few goals we didn't crush in 2020 and shared many of our goals for our marriage and family. Listen, enjoy and please share our podcast with your friends, fa...
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Lessons Learned in 2020 from 2020-12-29T05:00
In this episode, we laugh about some of the many lessons 2020 taught us. We learned that when we aren't pressured to eat out 5x a week, we actually can save some money. We learned that bein...
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Christmas Special-Part 2+ Debunking Santa +Splitting time with the In-Laws from 2020-12-22T05:00
In this episode, we share about some possible solutions for splitting time with each other's families, when is a good time to debunk Santa Claus and how we handle gifts for our kids. Share ...
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Chrismas Special + Worst Gifts + Favorite Christmas Songs from 2020-12-15T05:00
In this episode, we giggle about our differences when it comes to Christmas music, the few traditions we are building with our family and the worst gift we've ever received. Plus, we get to...
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Reflecting and setting goals from 2020-12-08T05:00
In this episode, we dive into a practical activity that we've done for the past five years: reflect on the past year + set goals for the upcoming year. We share how reflection can be helpfu...
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Comparing Your Relationship to Others from 2020-12-01T05:00
In this episode, we share about the dangers of comparing you relationship to others, how comparison can be a slippery slope and why you have to water your own grass!
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Lovers and Friends from 2020-11-24T05:00
In this episode, we laugh a lot about being friends in a relationship, how we differ on having friends and why it is vital to be good friends when married. Plus, we share about having friends of...
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Healthy Habits in a Relationship from 2020-11-17T05:00
In this episode, we share several healthy habits that have helped us, for more than a decade. Everything from "touch points" throughout the day, tag-teaming kids, stealing moments, we...
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Ten Things I Wish I Knew Before Being In a Relationship-Part 2 from 2020-11-10T05:00
In this episode, we continue to laugh about the ten things we wish we knew before getting into a relationship. Regardless of where you are in your life, we can all can relate to a few of these! ...
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Ten Things I Wish I Knew Before Being In a Relationship from 2020-11-03T05:00
In this episode, we laugh about the ten things we wish we knew before getting into a relationship. Regardless of where you are in your love life, we all can relate to a few of these! Whether it&...
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Why Love Languages are Important from 2020-10-27T05:00
In this episode, we talk about love languages! What they are, how they are beneficial and why understanding them has been vital for our relationship. If you aren't sure what all the love la...
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Family Boundaries in a Relationship from 2020-10-20T05:00
In this episode, we open up about our family backgrounds, why setting boundaries for our families is beneficial, how building our own traditions are a necessity and a bunch of other good stuff. ...
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How Do You Know Someone from 2020-10-13T05:00
In this episode, we talk about how there are only three ways to really know someone: live with them, work with them and play with them. Plus, we laugh about our journey of playing games together...
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Making Small Things, Big from 2020-10-06T05:00
In this episode, we share one of our most important family mantra's--Making Small Things Big. Noticing one another, focusing on the positive and celebrating small victories are just a few t...
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Relationship Myths-Part Two from 2020-09-29T05:00
In this episode, we dig into the second part of relationship myths like the "ball and chain" mentality, do we have to do EVERYTHING together and so much more. Get into it!
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Relationship Myths-Part One from 2020-09-22T05:00
In this episode, we dig into a handful of relationship myths like "Happy Wife. Happy Life", do opposites actually attract, does a relationship have to be HARD and so much more. Enjoy! ...
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Dealing with Money from 2020-09-15T05:00
In this episode, we share about how our perspectives on money started quite different and how we have grown over the years into a couple who is on the same page, when it comes to finances.
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Married During a Pandemic from 2020-09-08T05:00
In this episode, we laugh about how needing personal time is essential during a pandemic, why routines are a must for parents and how date-nights have to survive, even in tough times.
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Expectations in a Relationship from 2020-09-01T05:00
In this episode, we talk about why it's important to a conversation about expectations-often. And why unspoken expectations can lead to eventual tension.
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Roles In A Relationship from 2020-08-25T05:00
In this episode, we discuss how we've restructured traditional roles to fit our family.
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Resolving Relationship Conflict from 2020-08-11T05:00
In this episode, we talk about why conflict isn't necessarily a bad thing. We get into what has helped us improve with keeping conflict healthy and share our philosophy on why there's ...
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How We Met from 2020-08-09T21:00
In this episode, we get into our origin story and take you all on the journey of how we became the Sumners. From the two-word text message, to traveling across the globe with a toddler--we bring...
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Our Parenting Journey from 2020-08-09T21:00
In this episode, we share a little more about our life as parents. Each one of our kids get highlighted as we laugh about what makes them uniquely different.
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How We Met from 2020-08-09T21:00
In this episode, we get into our origin story and take you all on the journey of how we became the Sumners. From the two-word text message, to traveling across the globe with a toddler--we bring...
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Relationship Growth from 2020-08-09T21:00
In this episode, we talk about growing as a couple and how change is inevitable. To be honest, if we were still the same exact person since 2005, something went really wrong.
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Relationship Growth from 2020-08-09T21:00
In this episode, we talk about growing as a couple and how change is inevitable. To be honest, if we were still the same exact person since 2005, something went really wrong.
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