In this episode of 2 Poor Kids, Liz and Christian share personal stories about the most financially challenging times in their lives, including experiences with homelessness, food insecurity, and rebuilding stability.

They reflect on how those experiences shaped their perspective on money, relationships, and intentional connection.

The conversation also explores what it means to maintain a relationship during difficult seasons and how meaningful connection doesn’t require financial abundance.

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In this episode of 2 Poor Kids, Liz and Christian explore the idea of work-life balance and challenge the assumption that it should look the same for everyone.

Through real-life examples of their daily routines, relationship dynamics, and long-term goals, they discuss how they’ve built a life that prioritizes intentional choices over traditional balance.

This episode focuses on redefining success, understanding personal priorities, and designing a life that aligns with your values rather than external expectations.

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Self-love isn’t linear—and neither are we.

In this episode, Liz and Christian unpack a difficult but honest truth: healing doesn’t happen in a straight line. Some weeks feel grounded, and others feel like you’re unraveling in real time.

Anchored by “The Path to Self Love” from the poetry collection Black Bird by Wendy Nylander, this conversation explores negative self-talk, burnout, emotional resilience, and the ongoing process of learning how to be kind to yourself.

Using prompts inspired by Steven Bartlett’s Diary of a CEO cards, they reflect on:

1. What winning really means
2. What they’re still searching for
3. And how growth actually feels in the moment

This episode is real, reflective, and a reminder that progress doesn’t have to be perfect to be meaningful.

This episode is personal.

Liz leads a conversation that explores one of the most defining mindset shifts in Christian’s life — sparked by the poem “10 Responses to the Phrase ‘Man Up’” by Guante @GUANTESOLO.

Together, they unpack what masculinity used to look like… and what it looks like now.

From toxic language and learned behavior to becoming a safe person, choosing your inner circle, and doing the work to grow — this episode is about transformation in real time.

Christian shares how changing his words changed his thinking.

Liz shares what it means to feel safe, supported, and seen.

And together, they ask a bigger question:

👉 Who are you becoming… and who’s shaping that?

In this episode:

1. Letting go of harmful language and identity norms
2. The impact of your “5 closest people”
3. What it means to be a safe person
4. Masculinity, vulnerability, and emotional connection
5. Growth through intentional behavior change

🎙️ Referenced work:

Spoken word poetry by Guante @GUANTESOLO(search: “Man Up poem”)

If this episode hit you, share it with someone who needs it.

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1. masculinity
2. personal growth
3. relationships
4. mental health
5. emotional intelligence
6. self improvement
7. identity
8. communication
9. safe spaces
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11. guante
12. vulnerability
13. mindset

Another late night discussion with Liz and Christian. Christian is back from a very recent work travel and the discussion is framed around some of the family and personal costs to building and impact on those around us.

“Team” sounds good in theory — but what does it actually look like in a marriage?

Liz and I share how we build an equal partnership without traditional roles — and why contribution matters more than control. We don’t have a traditional-values relationship. There isn’t a single “provider,” a single “homemaker,” or a rigid script we’re trying to follow. We both contribute — financially, emotionally, logistically, creatively. We both carry family responsibilities. We both do chores. We both drop the ball sometimes. Being a team, for us, isn’t about roles. It’s about responsibility. It’s about respect. It’s about choosing each other — over and over again. This conversation is part teaching, part reflection, and part us being a little silly because… it was late. And yes, our dog Tramp makes a guest appearance, because apparently he has thoughts about teamwork too.

In this episode, we talk about:

What “team” actually means inside a relationship

Why contribution matters more than control

Balancing family expectations and shared responsibility

What happens when ego gets in the way

If you’re building a partnership that doesn’t fit a traditional mold — or you’re trying to figure out how to move from “me vs. you” to “us vs. the problem” — this one’s for you.

🎙 2 Poor Kids is about real conversations, shared growth, and learning how to build something strong without pretending to be perfect.

If this episode resonates, let us know what “team” looks like in your relationship.

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In this episode of 2 Poor Kids, Liz and Christian sit down with a brand-new conversation game we’d never played before — and let it guide us into some surprisingly intimate territory.Using a simple two-step format, we each draw a depth prompt designed to spark meaningful conversation, then pair it with an archetype card. From there, we’re asked to rate how closely we identify with that archetype — and guess how the other person will rate themselves. What follows is honest reflection, a little vulnerability, and the kind of dialogue that doesn’t usually happen unless you slow down long enough to make space for it.This isn’t about winning or losing. It’s about:How well you actually know the person sitting across from youWhat we assume about our partners (and where we’re wrong)How intentional questions can open doors to deeper connectionIf you’re curious about tools that encourage real conversation — or you just want to listen in on a candid, unscripted moment between two people navigating life together — this episode is for you.🎙 2 Poor Kids is a podcast about real conversations, shared growth, and choosing connection over performance.

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In Episode 5 "Community and Network" Liz and Christian recognize the role they play in relationships with others and how connection and networking has made everything possible. Community is important and we should constantly be evaluating how we are showing up in for others. And as always "What you permit, you promote #podcast #relationship #relationships #realtionshipgoals #networking #community #support #love #lovestory