Just John and April

John and April continue their conversation with Tracye McQuirter from 10-Million Vegan Black Woman as we get ready for the beginning of the new year. They even take the pledge to become fully vegan in 2022 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/justjohnandapril/message

John & April interview vegan change agent Tracye McQuirter. Tracye created the 10,000 Black Vegan Women program, with more than 15,000 women signing up to go vegan together for 21 days, resulting in extraordinary health benefits. We talk to her about black women's health and how her program has encouraged and developed a space for radical lifestyle changes in thousands of black women. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/justjohnandapril/message

John and April discuss the uptick in loneliness in marriage because of the pandemic and how this impacts intimacy. #loneliness #intimacy #justjohnandapril --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/justjohnandapril/message

John and April discuss Kevin Durant's ashy leg and other self-care issues. Would he even have issues like these if he had a girlfriend? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/justjohnandapril/message

John and April discuss the recent upload by Lecrae of a podcast episode with 6 young women and 2 young men where they discuss their expectations for a relationship. The women revealed that they would like their man to be "traditional" but they themselves don't want to fill traditional roles as women. What does this mean for the future of relationships and how should couples navigate having conversations about their expectations with honesty and candor? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/justjohnandapril/message

John and April discuss Kim Kardashian wearing Yeezy's while out on a date with her new boyfriend, Pete Davidson from SNL. Should her new boyfriend have an issue with that? What is the rule here? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/justjohnandapril/message

John and April discuss one of the biggest benefits of sex that most people aren't aware of. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/justjohnandapril/message

John and April discuss Sarah Jessica Parker's latest rant about the misogynist ageism that exists within Hollywood. They expose the double standards that exist between men and women in relationships along these lines as well. #DoubleStandards #RealBeauty #JustJohnandApril --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/justjohnandapril/message

In this episode, John and April look back at the beginning of their show to see how it compares to their current show. They are mortified by how bad things looked when they first began. But they stuck with it and now they've recorded 100 podcast episodes. #Episode100 #DontGiveUp #JustJohnandApril --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/justjohnandapril/message

In this episode, John and April discuss their most recent date night in DC--their first since the lockdown began. #datenight #EmilyKing #Justjohnandapril To purchase our merchandise use this link https://teespring.com/stores/just-john-april If you want more videos like this one subscribe for free here http://bit.ly/JohnandApril --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/justjohnandapril/message

In this episode John and April discuss the 4th pillar of total intimacy -- physical intimacy. #physical #intimacy #justjohnandapril To purchase our merchandise use this link https://teespring.com/stores/just-john-april If you want more videos like this one subscribe for free here http://bit.ly/JohnandApril Instagram }} http://instagram.com/justjohnandaIfpirl Facebook }} http://facebook.com/johnandapril2000 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/justjohnandapril/message

In this episode John and April discuss pillar number 3 of the 4 pillars of total intimacy -- Choreplay. Choreplay is the idea that taking up one or more of your spouse's chores can act as a form of foreplay. #realforeplay #choreplay #justjohnandapril To purchase our merchandise use this link https://teespring.com/stores/just-john-april --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/justjohnandapril/message

In this episode, John and April discuss the importance of communication that is able to resolve conflict. To purchase our merchandise use this link https://teespring.com/stores/just-john-april If you want more videos like this one subscribe for free here http://bit.ly/JohnandApril --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/justjohnandapril/message

In this episode John and April discuss acceptance, one of the four pillars of total intimacy. You can take their free intimacy assessment at www.yourtotalintimacy.com To purchase our merchandise use this link https://teespring.com/stores/just-john-april --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/justjohnandapril/message

In this video John and April discuss how it is that we often allow our hurt and disfunction to effect our relationships with others. We sometimes even project our situations onto them and expect that their life will explode much the same way ours did in a particularly familiar situation. #HurtPeopleHurtPeople #Projection #JustJohnandApril To purchase our merchandise use this link https://teespring.com/stores/just-john-april --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/justjohnandapril/message

In this episode John & April discuss the things that they sacrificed for the sake of their relationship. To purchase our merchandise use this link https://teespring.com/stores/just-john-april --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/justjohnandapril/message

In this episode, John and April discuss the last 18 months and how that has impacted their romance in the relationship. Sometimes a lack of romantic gestures can communicate that you're really not that into your significant other. To purchase our merchandise use this link https://teespring.com/stores/just-john-april --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/justjohnandapril/message

In this episode John and April discuss the importance of saying I'm sorry to one another. They reveal their apology language to each other for the first time and realize some things they didn't know about the other before, as it pertains to saying I'm sorry. They talk about the idea that people need an apology but that everybody's way of needing it, is their own way and we should adjust to that specific way. John and April also note that they do not need the same type of apology from every relationship. #sorrybabe #iappologize #justjohnandapril For the Apology Language Quiz click this link https://www.5lovelanguages.com/quizzes/apology-language To purchase our merchandise use this link https://teespring.com/stores/just-john-april --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/justjohnandapril/message

In this episode John and April discuss the idea of gender roles and how relevant they are these days. Jay-Z tweeted about his relationship with Beyonce and said that they both do things equally in their relationship, essentially saying that gender roles are obsolete. #RelationshipRoles #GenderRoles #JustJohnandApril To purchase our merchandise use this link https://teespring.com/stores/just-john-april --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/justjohnandapril/message

In this episode John and April discuss one of the biggest roadblocks to conflict resolution in a relationship, namely defensiveness. Why is it so hard to keep defensiveness at bay when in a conflict with someone? #Defensiveness #Conflict #JustJohnandApril To purchase our merchandise use this link https://teespring.com/stores/just-john-april --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/justjohnandapril/message

In this episode John and April discuss the importance of verbal validation especially when a person is doing something they're supposed to do. #Validation #Affirmation #JustJohnandApril To purchase our merchandise use this link https://teespring.com/stores/just-john-april --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/justjohnandapril/message

In this episode John and April talk about how couples go through growth spurts as they work through issues in their relationship. They point out how growth spurts can cause growing pains and how these growing pains can last for several days. It is something couples should be ready for if they want their union to develop and thrive. John and April have discovered that this is not something to be afraid of but to recognize it so that couples can work on what is needed in order to grow effectively. #growthspurt #growingpains #justjohnandapril To purchase our merchandise use this link https://teespring.com/stores/just-john-april --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/justjohnandapril/message

In this episode John and April discuss the idea that all men want their women to baby them like their mothers used to do. They react to a picture someone posted on FaceBook with a woman bottle-feeding her man with a caption that said, "This is how men want to be treated behind closed doors." Do all men really want their women to be like their mother? #BabyMe #AintYourMama #JustJohnandApril To purchase our merchandise use this link https://teespring.com/stores/just-john-april --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/justjohnandapril/message

In this episode John and April discuss the true essence of communication in response to MrsKevOnStage and KevOnStage on #TheLoveHour. According to them true communication must have honesty, vulnerability and transparency in order to be real communication. #KevOnStage #JustJohnandApril To purchase our merchandise use this link https://teespring.com/stores/just-john-april --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/justjohnandapril/message

In this episode John and April discuss Kevin Samuels and his philosophy on relationships. They react to the what constitutes a high value man and a high value woman. To purchase our merchandise use this link https://teespring.com/stores/just-john-april --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/justjohnandapril/message

Stop Your World for your significant other is where John and April discuss the idea of stopping everything when you bae is in need of physical or emotional support. They talk about the importance of being their without any distractions when our partner shares their pain and being emotionally connected with them. It is so important to listen and not judge if your person comes to you with some type of pain. We should halt, drop everything, and stop our world to give them what they need. John and April suggests that when this happens, each person will feel loved and cared for to a level that will ultimately increase intimacy throughout the relationship. #stopyourworld #empathy #justjohnandapril To purchase our merchandise use this link https://teespring.com/stores/just-john-april --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/justjohnandapril/message

In this episode John and April discuss the idea of being a workaholic and how that is detrimental to a marriage. They go into things that come into marriages that may cause one to be neglected. John and April introduce their 30-Day Intimacy Boot Camp, bootcamp.justjohnandapril.com, as a way to focus on your relationship because we forget to do that some times. They suggest that taking 30 days to focus on marriages will level-up relationships and they will never go backwards but stay growing even when obstacles come. #Workaholics #Intimacy #JustJohnandApril To purchase our merchandise use this link https://teespring.com/stores/just-john-april --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/justjohnandapril/message

In this episode John and April discuss the effects of having a purely transactional relationship with your partner. Can your relationship thrive when it's all about what you can get out of your significant other or should you be spending more time trying to give of yourself to them? #Overcoming #TransactionalIntimacy #JustJohnandApril To purchase our merchandise use this link https://teespring.com/stores/just-john-april --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/justjohnandapril/message

In this episode John and April discuss the idea of fixing a negative situation that happened. Something that is not that deep but that could change the mood for the rest of the day. They relate this idea to mulligans in golf where you can replay a bad shot to make it better. They share how John used a couple of mulligans this week in their relationship and how well it worked for them. April discovered the benefit of this as she saw the results when John used his mulligans. Watch and see how this is played out. #doover #fixit #justjohnandapril To purchase our merchandise use this link https://teespring.com/stores/just-john-april --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/justjohnandapril/message

In this episode John and April discuss nagging and whether or not it's an effective method of getting what you want in your relationship. To purchase our merchandise use this link https://teespring.com/stores/just-john-april --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/justjohnandapril/message

In this episode John and April discuss what you should do when you have involuntary negative feelings about your significant other. They reveal what their involuntary negative feelings are and that they wish those feelings could be controlled. They share what situations bring about these feelings and what they do to help try to keep them from creating a negative situation. It is usually hard for them to control their feelings but they want to make sure they do not take over and cause conflict. They suggest couples are aware of their feelings and that they share their feelings sooner than later. To purchase our merchandise use this link https://teespring.com/stores/just-john-april --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/justjohnandapril/message

In this episode John and April discuss a couple that has been married for 85 years. The couple got married at a very young age but stayed together into their hundreds. They discuss how you have to have love and friendship to keep a relationship going this long. They also point out life trials and situations that had to try them but those circumstances may be what kept them together and made them stay strong in their relationship. #growingoldtogether #tilldeathdouspart #justjohnandapril --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/justjohnandapril/message

In this episode John and April talk about whether or not like or love is more important. They talk about the meaning of like compared to the meaning of love and which one do couples need the most. To purchase our merchandise use this link https://teespring.com/stores/just-john-april --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/justjohnandapril/message

In this episode John and April discuss what happens when the relationship feels like the focus is all on one person. Sometimes relationships feel one-sided like the focus is always on one person instead of the two of you. What should a person do if they feel like they never get any attention because the "world revolves" around their significant other? #AllAboutYou #OnesidedLove #JustJohnandApril To purchase our merchandise use this link https://teespring.com/stores/just-john-april --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/justjohnandapril/message

In this episode John and April discuss how keeping score in your relationship actually destroys it from the inside out. #ScoreKeeping #Competition #JustJohnandApril To purchase our merchandise use this link https://teespring.com/stores/just-john-april --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/justjohnandapril/message

In this episode, John and April discuss what happens when a person marries someone that their family doesn't really like. #FamilyIssues #Perspective #JustJohnandApril To purchase our merchandise use this link https://teespring.com/stores/just-john-april If you want more videos like this one subscribe for free here http://bit.ly/JohnandApril --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/justjohnandapril/message

In this episode John and April talk about couples who see what they think are perfect couples on the outside and want to be like them. They discuss wives or even husbands who look at other wives and husbands on the outside and strive to be like them rather than being who they are. They point out being your authentic self is the only way to being the best wife or husband, girlfriend or boyfriend to your significant other. #authentic #couplegoals #justjohnandapril To purchase our merchandise use this link https://teespring.com/stores/just-john-april --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/justjohnandapril/message

In this episode John and April discuss being attracted to someone else while you're married and whether or not that should be an acceptable practice. #SexualAttraction #HappilyMarried #JustJohnandapril To purchase our merchandise use this link https://teespring.com/stores/just-john-april --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/justjohnandapril/message

In this episode John and April discuss the apprehension that many men have about going to counseling for their relationship. April wants to know why men don't like counseling and John reveals what his issues with it were when they were young. #MenHateCounseling #Courage #JustJohnandApril To purchase our merchandise use this link https://teespring.com/stores/just-john-april --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/justjohnandapril/message

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In this episode John and April talk about April being an introvert and the hang-ups she has because of it. They go into why introverts feel that needing to get away and be alone can be seen as negative when really it is a way to recharge. They discuss feelings of guilt that may go along with introverted moms who feel bad because they need time even away from their families, which also brings a form of anxiety. They tend to worry about whether or not things will be done the way it should be if not present. John and April give some good tips on how to enjoy your introvertedness and to embrace the core you. #introvert #selfaware #justjohnandapril --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/justjohnandapril/message

In this episode John and April talk about anxiety within relationships. They point out reasons why people have anxiety and what couples may need from each other. They reveal their own anxiety and what they need from each other in order for it to be eased. John and April also note that there are those who think having anxiety means something is wrong with you when in reality it is a common emotion that most people get but some just may not realize it. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/justjohnandapril/message

In this episode John and April define phubbing and how it can be a negative action within relationships. They go on to discuss other communication issues that might irritate or annoy couples because they happen so frequently. John and April explore their own problems dealing with phubbing and how it has effected their marriage. They realize it has caused some feelings of neglect and feeling ignored. #phubbing #communicationfauxpas #justjohnandapril --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/justjohnandapril/message

In this episode John and April go back to the past to warn their younger selves about pitfalls that they will encounter if they don't change certain behaviors. Problem is, will their younger selves be self aware enough to listen. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/justjohnandapril/message

In this episode John and April discuss how women really want their men to take charge. April was happy with the way John planned their 20th Anniversary weekend and she said she thinks most women really want their men to take charge in certain situations. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/justjohnandapril/message

In this episode John and April discuss what couples should do when they have differing philosophies about spending money. This is especially important now that we're in the spending season of Christmas. Many couples struggle with this and their relationship could be in jeopardy because their spending habits are so divergent. But if the couple is intent on being balanced they can find that their personal differences in this area can become strengths in their relationship. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/justjohnandapril/message

In this episode John and April discuss how a wife can influence her husband's behavior in positive and respectful ways that will build their relationship instead of undermining their positive progress. They discuss some specific things to help when the wife it tempted to be too controlling about the outcome of things, especially when the alternative won't gravely impact the relationship or home life. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/justjohnandapril/message

In this episode John and April discuss the thing that may be keeping your man from being all that he can be in the home as protector, provider and priest. To purchase our merchandise use this link https://teespring.com/stores/just-john-april --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/justjohnandapril/message

In this episode John and April discuss the idea of having balance in your relationship when it comes both work/life balance and duties in your home. John and April believe that you should strive for work/life balance but having equality in the home chores is not a reasonable expectation. At least not in homes where both partners work outside the home. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/justjohnandapril/message

In this episode John and April talk about the effects of feeling unseen in your relationships. They share their experience with each other with feeling unseen from time to time. Feeling unseen can be a physical and emotion thing that can cause contempt if couples ignore that this is possible. Showing appreciation towards one another and fulfilling each other sexually are ways to show that you see your partner daily. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/justjohnandapril/message

In this episode John and April discuss the fact that chauvinism in marriage can be a reality, especially if the couple isn't actively doing something to make sure it's not a factor in the relationship. When husbands decide not to be chauvinists they are helping to bring true equality into their marriage so that it can really thrive. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/justjohnandapril/message