NeoTrad Life

Technoplogy and how it can affect your family and Relationship

In this episode of Neotrad Life Podcast, we talk about the complicated role technology plays in modern relationships and family life. From constant notifications to endless scrolling, Beth and I share how digital distractions can quietly chip away at connection, intimacy, and presence — and what we’re doing to protect our relationship from becoming another casualty of screen time.
We also open up about the real challenges of raising teens in a world designed to keep them hooked on phones and video games. We discuss the signs of unhealthy attachment, the boundaries we’re learning to set, and the ongoing balance between staying connected as a family and not turning into the “tech police.” Most importantly, we share how we’re approaching these struggles as a united team — with patience, consistency, and a commitment to keeping our home grounded in real-life connection.
If you’re trying to build a strong relationship while navigating the digital age — especially with teenagers in the mix — this episode offers honest insight, practical ideas, and reassurance that you’re not alone in the fight for your family’s attention.
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Keeping Score in Relationships

In this episode of Neotrad Life Podcast, we dive into the subtle but destructive habit of “keeping score” in relationships — who did more, who gave more, who messed up last — and how quickly it can erode connection. Beth and I share honestly about the moments we’ve caught ourselves slipping into this mindset and the intentional shifts we’re making to choose respect, love, and long-term commitment instead of quiet resentment.
We talk about what it looks like to honor each other even when things feel uneven, how communication changes when you stop tallying wins and losses, and why marriage works best when both people are playing on the same team. If you’ve ever felt stuck in the comparison trap or wondered how to reset the tone in your relationship, this conversation offers practical perspective, personal stories, and encouragement for building something stronger than scorekeeping.
Because real partnership isn’t about being even — it’s about being faithful to each other.
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Catching Up, Leaning In: Church, Community, and the Questions Shaping Our Marriage

In this episode, Beth and I sit down for a real, unfiltered catch-up on what life has been teaching us lately. We share about our recent experiences exploring a new church and getting involved in a marriage group that’s been stretching, refining, and encouraging us in unexpected ways. From navigating new community dynamics to the personal growth that comes from doing intentional relationship work, we open up about what’s been both challenging and life-giving.
We also dive into thoughtful questions submitted by listeners — along with a few we’ve been asking ourselves behind the scenes — covering marriage, faith, communication, seasons of change, and what it actually looks like to grow together instead of apart. Expect honest stories, a little humor, and practical reflections from two people committed to building something meaningful together.
If you’re curious about strengthening your relationship, finding community, or just want to feel less alone in the messy, beautiful work of marriage, this conversation is for you.
 
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Travel Without Tension: Leadership, Peace, and Presence

Canceled flights, delays, and long days can expose stress - or discipline. In this solo episode, Charles shares how calm leadership, faith, and intentional planning turned a disrupted trip into a peaceful experience. A conversation about presence, pressure, and what steady leadership really looks like.
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SOS Kelly's Story

In this week's episode Kelly shares her story of strength. Her story is one of hope and love. The tattoo we created combines love for her friend who lost a battle with CF, her mom who was diagnosed with Breast Cancer, and her own struggles with MCAS and POTS. She shares how "Faith Over Fear" and a belief there's a plan for our lives keep her going. Hear her story and see the tattoo athttps://www.instagram.com/inkedbybethlargofl/?hl=en
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Love Behind the Ink

What’s it like to share your spouse with a tattoo machine, hundreds of clients, and a calling that never really clocks out?
In this episode, Charles opens up about what it’s really been like to date—and then marry—a tattoo artist. From the outside, it looks creative, exciting, and a little edgy. But inside the marriage, there’s so much more: long days, emotional energy poured into clients, blurred boundaries, and learning how to love someone whose work is deeply personal and public.
Charles shares both the easy parts—the passion, creativity, and shared vision—and the hard parts that don’t always get talked about, including sacrifice, patience, and navigating seasons where the craft demands a lot. Together, Beth and Charles talk honestly about how they’ve learned to respect each other, communicate intentionally, and protect their marriage while still honoring the work.
This conversation dives into how they navigate marriage as a team, set healthy boundaries, and stay aligned as they build a legacy together—one rooted in faith, mutual respect, and purpose beyond the ink.
If you’ve ever loved an artist, entrepreneur, or someone with a calling that doesn’t clock out—or you’re curious what life really looks like behind the tattoo machine—this episode is raw, real, and deeply relatable.
🎙️ Tune in for honest conversation, perspective from both sides of the marriage, and a behind-the-scenes look at love, commitment, and legacy.
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The Never Ending Battle... Groceries!

We blended families... and have 4 teen boys at home with BIG appetites! Like every other big American family... we are in a never ending battle with rising prices, grocery bills, and have discovered a few things that help us feed our kiddos on a budget. 
We would LOVE to hear your tips and tricks if you have any to share!
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Word of the Year

Intentional.It’s more than our word of the year—it’s the filter for how we live our lives.
On this season of Neotrad Life, we’re slowing down and choosing on purpose. Every decision. Every habit. Every “yes” and every “no.” We’re talking honestly about what it looks like to live intentionally in a world that constantly pulls us in every direction.
From faith and marriage to parenting, health, work, and creativity, we’re committed to doing only what honors God, protects our marriage, and serves our family. That means setting boundaries, breaking old cycles, and choosing growth—even when it’s uncomfortable.
This isn’t about perfection. It’s about alignment.It’s about building a life that reflects our values, not just our schedules.
If you’re craving deeper conversations, real-life struggles, and encouragement to live with purpose instead of pressure, this podcast is for you. Follow along as we navigate what it truly means to be intentional—together.
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SOS Strength Heather

Heathers story of strength has it all, resilience, rebuilding, motherhood, and emotion. Her fight for sobriety, honesty, and willingness to lay it all out in her book.
In Drinking to Forget, Healing to Remember, and My Fight to Become Whole, Heather L. Sympson shares her powerful story of loss, addiction, and redemption through faith. What began as a battle to escape pain became a journey toward God’s grace and self-forgiveness. Through tears, prayer, and perseverance, Heather discovered that healing isn’t about erasing the past—it’s about learning to rise from it. Her words shine a light for anyone walking through darkness, reminding us that even in our most broken moments, God’s love can make us whole again.
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Charles’s Weight Loss & Reinvention Journey

In this NeoTrad Life episode, we highlight Charles’s powerful transformation — a journey shaped by major lifestyle changes, personal growth, and bariatric sleeve surgery. Charles opens up about the years he spent putting himself last, relying on food for comfort, and carrying the weight of stress and unhealthy habits.
He shares honestly about choosing bariatric sleeve surgery as a tool to help him get his life back — and how it’s only that: a tool, not a magic fix. The real work came afterward. From rebuilding discipline to changing his mindset, habits, and daily choices, Charles had to put in the effort that surgery alone could never provide.
This episode explores how the combination of surgical help and personal commitment led him to a healthier body, a clearer mind, and a renewed sense of purpose.
And woven through his journey is his relationship with Beth — a supportive NeoTrad partnership built on accountability, mutual growth, and rediscovering joy together.
A story of courage, honesty, and the determination to create a life you’re proud to live.
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