We spent Christmas in Dubai as a family. Sun, space and time together. No pressure. No rush. Just memories.

This episode reflects on travel, parenting and money. You hear why shared experiences matter more than things. You hear how keeping costs low at home creates freedom later. You hear what discipline looks like after motivation fades.

We talk about children as travellers. Calm flights. No tablets. Pool days over presents. Those moments reshape how you view work and income.

We also unpack the new year mindset. No fake reset. Same people. Higher standards. Clear non negotiables. Discipline over motivation.

We speak on boundaries. Protecting energy. Choosing who gets access. Staying focused when noise grows louder.

There is a real dilemma too. One partner plans. The other rolls eyes. Vision boards. Fasting. Goals. One person fixes the fallout. We break down contentment versus growth. Leadership versus dragging someone along.

This episode speaks to families who want more and accept the work behind it.

Topics covered

• Christmas away from home

• Raising children through experiences

• Money choices and low fixed costs

• Motivation versus discipline

• Protecting time and energy

• Faith, focus and long term vision

• Marriage and mismatched drive

Watch. Reflect. Then decide how you want to move through 2026.

Christmas looked different when we were kids. One of us grew up with double celebrations in Nigeria but no real presents. The other waited years for one gift and saw parents stretch every pound to make the day special. Those early years shaped how we see the season now. We speak about childhood memories, immigration struggles, catalogue shopping, trees that came late, and the joy that came from food and family. We share how our own trauma pushed us to overspend in the early years with our children and how we learned to focus on meaning instead of piles of presents. We explain our simple gift plan. One thing they want. Something to read. Something to wear. A small extra treat. We talk about donating toys, buying smart after Christmas, and avoiding the trap of early pay that drains January. We open up about hosting. Why the load should be shared. Why guests need to bring something. Why you protect your home and your budget. We speak about loneliness at Christmas and give a reminder to call people who might be struggling. This year we prepare for our first Christmas abroad. We look forward to warmth, new sights, and watching our kids experience the season in a new country. You get honest talk. You get humour. You get a real look at how our family does Christmas, how far we have come, and why gratitude guides us through the season.

This episode asks a hard question. Do people stay in marriages they regret. You walk through real stories and raw moments. You look at partners who stay out of guilt. You look at people who fear being alone. You look at couples who stay for the kids while losing years they will never get back.

You speak about health issues that trap people in place. You speak about men who leave when sickness hits and the women who stay through it. You speak about partners who settle because their first choice moved on. You share a story about a wife hearing her husband admit he settled for her. You break down what regret does to a home.

You also show the other side. You talk about how real love is worth fighting for. You stress the value of time apart when tempers rise. You push couples to seek the root cause instead of jumping to divorce. Stress at work. Family pressure. Burnout. Silence. Loss of intimacy. All of these shape how someone shows up.

You explain why divorce should be the last step. You look at the cost of wasting ten years in a dead relationship only to start life over in your fifties. You talk about comfort zones and how they limit growth. You challenge people to choose honesty. You ask them to stop coasting.

The conversation ends with a reminder. People withdraw for reasons that have nothing to do with you. Give grace. Look for the root. Offer space when needed. Support your partner before you assume they have checked out.

This episode shows a softer side of our marriage. You hear honest moments about grief, growth, confidence, and commitment. Eman speaks about the waves of emotion that still hit after losing his dad. Small moments with the kids now trigger deep memories and gratitude for the years they shared. He talks through the early struggles, the seasons when money was tight, and the pressure of rebuilding his life from scratch. He reflects on humility, leadership, and why serving your family matters more than any public success.

Mimi shares her journey through self doubt and how she learned to see value in her own voice. She talks about walking into her speaking course feeling out of place, wanting to hide in the corner, and then leaving with a stronger sense of purpose. She explains how motherhood shaped her identity and why she often downplays her achievements. This episode shows her stepping into new confidence and being seen by her husband in a way she has not always allowed herself to be seen.

Together we speak about partnership, faith, and responsibility. We explore what support looks like when life is heavy, why couples must put each other first, and how outside opinions damage relationships that were never theirs to judge. We talk about building a home where love sits above ego, raising children who feel safe, and creating a life that protects your peace. You also hear why we want to move our family to Dubai and the practical challenges that come with that decision.

This episode is for anyone carrying grief, raising children, rebuilding confidence, or trying to grow with their partner. You hear honesty, humour, love, and two people choosing each other through every season.

Today we talk about something many women whisper about but avoid in public. Feeling like you married a man child.

You hear us break down weaponised incompetence, men who forget basic tasks once they marry, and women who start off doing everything then feel trapped. We look at the men who want to be head of the home yet avoid criticism, the emotional labour women carry, and the double standards around soft life and responsibility. We also speak on why some wives feel like mums in their own marriage and how boundaries shift everything.

We move into why some people fear arguments more than resentment, how children sense tension, and why leadership means taking the most criticism. We talk about tone, timing and respect, and why you need to see a person’s habits before marriage. We also speak on the danger of one person holding all the domestic work and how shared responsibility protects connection.

If you want honest talk about marriage, gender roles and the mental load, this episode will help you breathe and think.

This episode of the 3L’s Podcast brings our four children to the table. We asked them honest questions about our parenting, and they gave direct answers. They spoke about screen time, food, schoolwork, rules, and the effort they see from us when we are present and off our phones. They notice small things. They link structure to safety even when they argue about limits.

They also gave clear feedback on where we need to improve. They want more outdoor time, more activities, a better garden, and space to cook. They opened up about loneliness, sibling differences, and sharing rooms. You hear how each child views home life through their own stage of growth.

We asked how they feel about a dad on TV and doing events. They enjoy the pride, but they also feel the waiting and the interruptions when people stop us. Their answers show the balance every family faces when work touches public life.

The episode closes with them sharing what they enjoy about our family. They speak about support, fun, and encouragement. Their honesty gives a simple look at parenting from their side and reminds you to ask your own children how they see you.

Is your marriage working or are you both on autopilot.

In this 3L’s episode, Eman and Mimi get honest about seasons where marriage feels flat. No spark. No big arguments. Just house admin, kids, and memes.

They talk about: • Staying “for the kids” vs choosing each other on purpose • Why you must build shared dreams for life after the kids leave • Dating the version of your partner they are now, not who they were at 19 • How side hustles and working together shift respect and attraction • Why some couples fear leaving more than they value growth • Little changes that bring back connection without a huge overhaul

They also read a dilemma from a listener: together since 19, married at 25, now 37 and feeling like flatmates. No intimacy, no arguments, no depth. She suggests therapy, he says “we’re not broken.” Eman and Mimi share straight, practical steps for the partner who feels the distance first.

If you want a marriage that still has laughter, touch and shared vision when the kids move out, this one speaks to you.

THE 3L’S PODCAST The 3L’s Podcast is hosted by Eman and Mimi, married nearly 15 years with four children. They talk life, love and legacy with humour, honesty and faith, so you feel seen and leave with things you can try in your own relationship.

Are you parenting like a team or winging it alone in the same house? We break down how to stay aligned without a running commentary. We share why our defaults differ, how trauma feeds the “fun parent” role, and why rules keep peace. We talk fizzy drinks, screens, reading, and how to say no with reasons so kids learn, not resent. We also answer a listener who feels like a single mum inside a marriage, and we give a practical plan to fix it.

You will hear: • United front vs mixed messages, and how kids exploit gaps • Defaults: one says yes, the other says no, and how to meet in the middle • House rules that stick, written and signed • Saying no with reasons, building resilience for the real world • Grandparents, culture, and changing standards • Trauma, overcompensating, and becoming the “fun” parent • Reading before screens, water before sugar, balance over vibes • Accountability without shaming your partner • How to ask friends and elders for help without oversharing

Watch, comment, and drop your questions for our Q&A segment at the end of each show.