Comedian Chris Ramsey and influencer Rosie Ramsey discuss their experience during lockdown, coping with pressure, dynamics of their relationship, and their tendency to be open and overshare. They also share their fast-tracked relationship, approach to difficult situations, and gratitude for their podcast's authenticity and listeners.
Open and honest communication is vital for a strong and harmonious marriage.
Sharing experiences of miscarriage can provide healing and connection.
Understanding and accepting each other's strengths and coping mechanisms is crucial for a balanced family life.
Deep dives
The importance of open and honest communication in a marriage
Chris and Rosie Ramsey discuss the importance of open and honest communication in their marriage, acknowledging the differences in their personalities and coping mechanisms. They touch on how they balance their roles as parents and professionals, and the challenges they face in finding a sense of individuality and downtime. They also talk about the need for privacy and boundaries in their relationship, and how they have learned to support and understand each other's coping mechanisms and ways of dealing with stress.
The power of sharing personal experiences
Chris and Rosie share their personal experiences with miscarriage and the impact it had on their marriage. They discuss how opening up about their experience helped them find healing and connection with others who had gone through similar struggles. They emphasize the importance of destigmatizing conversations around pregnancy loss and the positive response they received from their audience.
Navigating balance and roles in parenting and marriage
Chris and Rosie talk about the challenges of finding balance in their roles as parents and partners. They discuss how they communicate and navigate practical and emotional aspects of their family life, while also being mindful of their own individual needs and well-being. They highlight the importance of understanding and accepting each other's strengths, differences, and ways of coping with stress to maintain a strong and harmonious marriage.
Coping with stress and anxiety
Chris and Rosie delve into how they individually cope with stress and anxiety. They discuss Rosie's ability to switch off and relax, while Chris tends to overthink and catastrophize situations. They share their ongoing efforts to understand and support each other in managing their stress and finding ways to relax and unwind.
Embracing the imperfections in a relationship
Chris and Rosie talk about the importance of embracing imperfections and communication in a relationship. They touch on their own arguments and differences, but emphasize the importance of acknowledging and resolving conflicts, while also finding humor and joy in the ups and downs of married life. They highlight that no relationship is perfect and that being open, understanding, and supportive are key foundations for a strong and happy marriage.
Through their own podcast and social media, they have shared their most intimate parenting highs and lows - and in this late night chat with Fearne, the Ramseys discuss how they've coped in lockdown, what topics are still out of bounds, and how to be themselves as well as a couple.
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