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: @sumit ...
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In this replay episode, we breakdown some of the biggest relationship myths and share if there's any truth behind them!! On each episode, we hope that you can have fun with us, as we have those conversations you probably have had too. Please LIKE, SUBSCRIBE and hit the BELL for those instant notifications. Be sure to follow us on other platforms: h…
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Social Media Woes Pt.2 + TikTok Humility + DM trust
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In the second part of our behind-the-scenes Patreon episode, we dive into the amount of trust for DMs, what it takes to be humble on TikTok, how social media really impacts relationships in 2022 and more!! Turn us up, and if you have a moment-- FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM & TIKTOK: @sumitupsumners. Like, comment, and SHARE! Your support means so much. L…
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In this Patreon-first-released episode, we laugh at the struggles of grammar in a relationship, handling social media in marriage and more!! Turn us up, and if you have a moment-- FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM & TIKTOK: @sumitupsumners. Like, comment, and SHARE! Your support means so much. LISTEN ANYWHERE: https://pod.link/1527027848…
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13 Ways To Be A Better Husband Now PART 2
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Another SOLO episode this week, but it's still a good time! Damon dives into PART TWO of this series with some vital ways to be a better husband like: Flirt more, Love her TV shows too, Make it point to be positive, Get past prior arguments and so much more!!! This one isn't just for the FELLAS! Turn us up, and if you have a moment-- Follow us on I…
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REPLAY: Lustful Hearts and Wandering Minds
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In this REPLAY episode, we focus in on protecting your relationship from hearts that can get entangled and eyes that can allow lust to enter your home and so much more!!! Turn us up, and if you have a moment-- FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM @sumitupsumners. Like, comment, and SHARE! Your support means so much. Enjoy the episode. ALL links: https://linktr.e…
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In this REPLAY 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've tried various routines + the benefits of technology and more!! Turn us up, and if you have a moment-- FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM & TIKTOK: @sumitupsumners. Like, …
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In this episode, we deliver a CLASSIC edition of SIMPLE SOLUTIONS!! Can your bae wear his bonnet to bed, should you have a system for choosing dinner options, what does an "unladylike" meal look like and so much more!!! Turn us up, and if you have a moment-- FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM AND TIKTOK @sumitupsumners. Like, comment, and SHARE! Your support m…
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REPLAY: 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 conflict and more! Listen, enjoy and please share our podcast with your friends, families and enemies. Connect with us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups…
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In this episode, we talk about the warning signs of a TOXIC relationship? Jealousy, disrespect, patterns of controlling behavior are just a few smoke signals wee talk about and so much more!!! Turn us up, and if you have a moment-- FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM @sumitupsumners. Like, comment, and SHARE! Your support means so much. Enjoy the episode. LISTE…
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Another SOLO episode this week, but it's still a good time! Damon dives into some vital ways to be a better husband like keeping your promises, leaving work at work, being the keeper of your love story, talking about your feelings honestly and so much more!!! This one isn't just for the FELLAS! Turn us up, and if you have a moment-- Follow us on IN…
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In this episode, we share a REPLAY of one of our favorite episodes!!! 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 and so much more!!! Turn us up, and if you have a moment-- FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM + TIKTOK @sumitupsumne…
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15 questions to ask your husband about your marriage
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In this episode, Damon goes solo and answers FIFTEEN questions on behalf of all husbands on the planet , with no supervision. Tap in for a good time!! Turn us up, and if you have a moment-- FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM + TIKTOK @sumitupsumners. Like, comment, and SHARE! Your support means so much. Enjoy the episode. LISTEN ANYWHERE: https://pod.link/1527…
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In this episode, we catch you up on the abundant amount of support we received, in light of the traumatic situation we recently faced, why support is needed inwardly and outwardly and so much more!!! Turn us up, and if you have a moment-- FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM @sumitupsumners. Like, comment, and SHARE! Your support means so much. Enjoy the episode…
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Investing in Your Marriage with The Adams from the "Bside of Marriage Podcast"
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In this episode, we are joined by the guests of the BSIDE OF MARRIAGE PODCAST-- Jason and Ra'Shunda Adams. We dive into why investing in your marriage is a non-negotiable, how marriage mentors play a role, answer a few SIMPLE SOLUTIONS and so much more!!! Turn us up, and if you have a moment-- FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM @sumitupsumners. Like, comment, …
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Things You May Not Know About Being a Partner in Marriage
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In this episode, we enjoy talking about aspects of being a partner in a relationship, what key attributes make a quality partner, why balancing being a lover and a partner is crucial too and so much more!!! Turn us up, and if you have a moment-- FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM @sumitupsumners. Like, comment, and SHARE! Your support means so much. Enjoy the …
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In this episode, we share a REPLAY episode as 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!! Tell ya people's about us!! Connect with us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/sumitupsumners Reflection + Planning FRE…
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Virala Convos: Men and nightshirts + Butt Slap Limits + Cutting off a friend for your partner
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In this episode, we reveal a new type of episode: VIRAL CONVERSATIONS. We unpack if men can pull off night-shirts, is it a good idea to have your wedding guests buy their own food at the reception, if your partner is DONE with a person then so are you and so much more!!! Turn us up, and if you have a moment-- FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM @sumitupsumners.…
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Simple Solutions: Relationship Advice #16
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In this episode, we dive into another SIMPLE SOLUTIONS episode. Can you really be a friend with your ex + should you lie to your kids about a dead pet + is it healthy to not hang with other couples + how petty can you be towards your bae and so much more!!! Turn us up, and if you have a moment-- FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM @sumitupsumners. Like, comment…
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In this episode, we bring back an OLDIE but a GOODIE! 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 us with our communication, to fight for balance. Listen, enjoy and please share our podcast with your friends, families and enemies. LI…
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Viral Conversations: Your bae's order, paying all the bills and respecting what your partner said
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In this episode, we reveal a new type of episode: VIRAL CONVERSATIONS. We unpack Lisa Raye's statement that she will only date men who will pay ALL of her bills + do you know your partner's order at their favorite restaurant and so much more!!! Turn us up, and if you have a moment-- FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM @sumitupsumners. Like, comment, and SHARE! …
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Simple Solutions: Relationship Advice #15
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In this episode, we bring back another edition of SIMPLE SOLUTIONS. These episodes include us sharing advice to couples who went to the world wide web for support. What do to if your wife low-key slaps you + should you still ask your bae to go on dates if y'all are married + what do you do when your spouse's sex is unsatisfactory and so much more!!…
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In this episode, we discuss the importance of finding time to get away with your bae + how these trips can strengthen a relationship + why money can't be an obstacle and so much more!!! Turn us up, and if you have a moment-- FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM @sumitupsumners. Like, comment, and SHARE! Your support means so much. Enjoy the episode. LISTEN ANYWH…
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In this episode, we giggle about managing the summertime with kids! Do we do camps or not? How similar is it today then when we were kids + do we do any academic work + why life skills can blossom in the summer and so much more!!! Turn us up, and if you have a moment-- FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM @sumitupsumners. Like, comment, and SHARE! Your support m…
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REPLAY: Comparing your relationship to others
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This episode is a REPLAY. Nonetheless, we're still bringing that VALUE. 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! *Sponsors* Beautiful Briny Sea is an Atlanta-based shop that makes the best dry artisan goods in the country. Wh…
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In this episode, we focus in on protecting your relationship from hearts that can get entangled and eyes that can allow lust to enter your home and so much more!!! Turn us up, and if you have a moment-- FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM @sumitupsumners. Like, comment, and SHARE! Your support means so much. Enjoy the episode. ALL links: https://linktr.ee/sumit…
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In this episode, we dive back into some more SIMPLE SOLUTIONS. This format is where we share straight-to-the-point insight and advice to people who asked the internet! Do you know to fight fair? Can me blow their hot food? When should you "let me ask my spouse?" and so much more!!! Turn us up, and if you have a moment-- FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM @sumi…
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In this episode, we talk about the difference between sacrificing and compromising. Are they the same, why all healthy relationships need them, what to do with ultimatums, why communication is always the main thread and so much more!!! Turn us up, and if you have a moment-- FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM @sumitupsumners. Like, comment, and SHARE! Your supp…
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In this episode, we dig into the idea that attraction still matters in a marriage. Whether it is physical, emotional or mental--being attracted to your partner still plays a part in the health of your relationship and so much more!!! Turn us up, and if you have a moment-- FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM @sumitupsumners. Like, comment, and SHARE! Your suppor…
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In this episode, we deliver another edition of Simple Solutions. Can you keep $3000 a secret from your partner, how do we stay having fun in a committed relationship, why does snoring impact couples, how Damon avoids the "put the seat down" pain at home and so much more!!! Turn us up, and if you have a moment-- FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM @sumitupsumner…
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How To Handle Traveling In A Relationship
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In this episode, we dived into the life of a relationship that has one or both partners traveling? What's great about it? What are the challenges? How do you work on the balance and feeling like there's no neglect? Plus, a few travel tips that everyone should know and so much more!!! Turn us up, and if you have a moment-- FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM @su…
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In this episode, we have our first REPLAY! We share a past episode where we discuss the necessity of friendships, should your lover be your BFF, can your spouse be viewed as a "friend with benefits" and so much more!!! Turn us up, and if you have a moment-- FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM @sumitupsumners. Like, comment, and SHARE! Your support means so much…
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In this episode, we get back to SIMPLE SOLUTIONS! Would you vacay with your in-laws? What to do if your bae can't cook? How can you find more couple friends and is makeup sex a real thing? Plus, so much more!!! Turn us up, and if you have a moment-- FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM @sumitupsumners. Like, comment, and SHARE! Your support means so much. Enjoy …
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In this episode, KaToya is away, so Damon does a SOLO episode. Dive into this one as Damon peels back a few layers of what husbands think, are there any roles that are specific for certain genders, how do you rank yourself as a partner and so much more!!! Turn us up, and if you have a moment-- FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM @sumitupsumners. Like, comment, …
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In this episode, we discuss what's the difference between secrets and lies, is there ever a time to lie, what is the impact of lies on our marriages and one of us spill a CURRENT secret and so much more!!! Turn us up, and if you have a moment-- FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM @sumitupsumners. Like, comment, and SHARE! Your support means so much. Enjoy the e…
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In this episode, we talk about why friendships are very important for a healthy marriage. Why do we tend to let friendships fade, how to refresh old friendships, what's your marker for a real "friend" and so much more!!! Turn us up, and if you have a moment-- FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM @sumitupsumners. Like, comment, and SHARE! Your support means so mu…
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Will, Rock, Jada and Protecting your Spouse
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In this episode, we unpacked the SLAP that was heard around the world! Did Rock deserve it? Was Will justified? Was the joke too far so much more!!! Turn us up, and if you have a moment-- FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM @sumitupsumners. Like, comment, and SHARE! Your support means so much. Enjoy the episode. ALL links: https://linktr.ee/admin *Sponsors* Bea…
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In this episode, SIMPLE SOLUTIONS are back for the 11th edition!! We found couples asking the internet questions, so we gave them our thoughts. LOL. -"Ladies, do yall intentionally hold stuff for days so you can wait for the right moment to argue?" -"Am I the only one who keeps cash if I find it in the laundry? My spouse hates that!" -"Ladies, if y…
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In this episode, we dive into the convo around what does success do to relationships + how to become more emotionally healthy as a couple + why success can be a pitfall in marriage and so much more!!! Turn us up, and if you have a moment-- FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM @sumitupsumners. Like, comment, and SHARE! Your support means so much. Enjoy the episod…
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In this episode, we get back to SIMPLE SOLUTIONS! Is coming out the shower nude an automatic initiation of sex + would you be cool with ya bae co-signing an apartment for their child's other parent + is there a friend who you'd be fine with marrying your spouse if you died today and so much more!!! Turn us up, and if you have a moment-- FOLLOW US O…
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In this episode, we going INNNNNN! We dig into sex toys, is there a difference between sex and love-making, how much lingerie is needed and so much more!!! Turn us up, and if you have a moment-- FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM @sumitupsumners. Like, comment, and SHARE! Your support means so much. Enjoy the episode. ALL links: https://linktr.ee/admin *Sponso…
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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 for our sex life, and so much more!!! Turn us up, and if you have a moment-- FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM @sumitupsumners. Like, comment, and SHARE! Your support means …
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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 if you have a moment-- FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM @sumitupsumners. Like, comment, and SHARE! Your support means so much. Enjoy the episode. *Erotic Blueprint Qu…
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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 and so much more!!! Turn us up, and if you have a moment-- FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM @sumitupsumners. Like, comment, and SHARE! Your support means so much. Enjo…
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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 sex life and so much more!!! Turn us up, and if you have a moment-- FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM @sumitupsumners. Like, comment, and SHARE! Your support means so much. Enjoy…
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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 the bedroom? Should I listen to the marital advice of my divorced friend? And so much more!!! Turn us up, and if you have a moment-- FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM @sumit…
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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 and so much more!!! Turn us up, and if you have a moment-- FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM @sumitupsumners. Like, comment, and SHARE! Your support means so much. Enj…
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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 growth have improved? What's something that still needs to get work? We dive into our lives in hopes that it springboards to healthy convos for you and yours…
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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 realistic goals and so much more!!! Turn us up, and if you have a moment-- FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM @sumitupsumners. Your support means so much. Enjoy the episode…
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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 INSTAGRAM @sumitupsumners. Like, comment, and SHARE! Your support means so much. Enjoy the episode. ALL links: https://linktr.ee/admin *Sponsors* Beautiful Brin…
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Christmas Cards + Holiday Spirit + Ideal Christmas Day
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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 friends, the definition of "Holiday Spirit" and so much more!!! Turn us up, and if you have a moment-- FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM @sumitupsumners. Like, comment, …
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