S1:E1   Meet The Amazing Clarks
The Black Love Podcast Network presents The Amazing Clarks. A brand new podcast featuring life and relationship coaches Anthony and Melanie Clark.
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The Amazing Clarks
116 EPISODES
The Black Love Podcast Network presents: The Amazing Clarks. A podcast featuring life and relationship coaches Anthony and Melanie Clark. Meet Anthony and Melanie Clark! Husband and Wife duo who have been passionately in love for nearly 30 years and rock stars of the life and relationship coaching world. Anthony and Melanie are going to bring their revolutionary approach to coaching to you!
EPISODES
SEASON 1
SEASON 1
season 1
33 min
Is your partner starting to feel more like a roommate? We know that there are A LOT of reasons as to why you might have lost that loving feeling, but you don't have to stay trapped in that sexless marriage! or sexless relationship No, we're not telling you to leave your partner. The Amazing Clarks are here to break down how to get that spark back! Plus how do we get to the root of what caused the loss of that sexy feeling in the first place!
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37 min
Mother's Day is fast approaching and Melanie has traveled back west to spend some time with her babies. That doesn't mean that doesn't mean that we can't celebrate moms while she's away! Anthony has invited his mom, Queen Jean, to the mic to get her thoughts on dating as an older woman, marriage she's had three, and what she thinks about his and Melanie's marriage. PLUS, what does Mama Jean think about needing a man at her age? Does she want to be in a relationship AND what is she hoping Anthony picks up for her for Mother's Day? Here's a hint, it comes in packs of 4, 12 or 48.
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22 min
Are you currently in your Waiting Season and feeling impatient for your happily ever after? Many of us have gone through periods of waiting, which can be challenging and cause doubts about whether our time will ever come. However, what we do during this season is crucial. In this episode, The Amazing Clarks provide valuable insight into how to make the most of your waiting season while your love story is still being written. We share practical tips on how to stay positive, focused, and motivated during this time. So grab a pen and paper and take notes because there's plenty to do while waiting for your love story to unfold.
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35 min
We've all been there, when you meet someone and they check every box externally. They're fine, they've got a good job, a nice place to live, they have a functional car, all of the things that make you say that this might be worth pursuing is there. Then... it happens. The connection just drops like internet in the 90s. You say something and they don't get it, or something they do just gets on you. But here's the thing...none of those things are new. You're just noticing their spirit. Spiritual love is something deeper than the surface and is what allows relationships to flourish beyond the differences. It allows you to see your partner for their full selves. Not sure what that ever means? No worries, The Amazing Clarks got you! Anthony and Melanie are ready to deep dive into everything that is spiritual love so you learn to see beyond the surface!
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31 min
Have you ever gone along to just get along? You know what we mean. Agreeing to do the dishes every day for a week even though you KNOW THAT YOUVE DONE THOSE DISHES EVERY DAY FOR THE LAST 13 DAYS EVEN THOUGH YOU HATE HATE DOING THE DISHES just to avoid a fight.... ok pause. We're good. Today The Amazing Clarks are breaking down compromising versus consensus. What are we as partners agreeing to without ever talking about? What do we need to do with potential partners BEFORE we commit to each other to ensure success in a relationship? There is a real difference between a compromise and a consensus and it's about time we talked about it!
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27 min
Do you keep attracting the things you don't want? Chances are your thermostat is off! What is your thermostat? Well The Amazing Clarks are here to set you right. Your thermostat is what regulates what you get around you. Just like the thermostat in your house, if it's set at 70 it doesn't matter what you do your house is going to stay at 70 degrees. If you've convinced yourself that online dating is trash and then go to try online dating, it's never going to work because you've convinced yourself it's trash! But it's okay! Anthony and Melanie will break down how you can fix that mindset and get you reset. Fixing your thermostat whether about dating or anything else in life is critical for anything you do in life. So let's get into it!
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25 min
Do you believe in love? Not just love, but true love? Now a while back on the TikTok a video from Season 4 of Black Love Doc where Anthony Melanie shared some of their love story had the people in the comments thinking it was a set up. The energy of love is what we're here to talk about today people. There's too much cynicism around love and The Amazing Clarks are here to remind all of you, whether you're in a relationship or not, that love is here for you. Love shows up in ways that you never expect and in this episode Anthony and Melanie break down what you need to keep on the look out for to make sure you're not standing in the way of love.
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26 min
Friendship, vulnerability, trust, and communication, these are the 4 components of intimacy that keep the Clarks love so strong In this episode, the Clarks break down each one of these components and explain how each relate to one another. Listen in as they discuss how vulnerability is the connector to all things intimate. By the end of this episode, you'll understand how being in an intimate, close relationship, can be an invitation to being who you really are.
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23 min
There's so much more to physical touch than we think. In this episode, the Clarks get into the fifth and last love language, physical touch. Listen in as Melanie expresses how she believes the impact of Covid19 has enhanced our need for physical touch. While Anthony explains how his need for physical touch hasn't always been met. By the end of this episode, you'll better understand why it's our natural instinct to want to be touched, loved, and wanted.
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29 min
We interrupt the 5 love languages to add a little spice to the mix. In this episode, the Clarks answer an important question. When is it time to commit? Well for Melanie, she knew Anthony was her's even after they broke up. So in Melanie fashion, she decided to get Anthony's named tattooed on her back side. Listen in as Melanie shares why she got this tattoo and how risk of love is worth taking. Because at the end of the day, we can't be afraid to get hurt in love.
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28 min
Quality time means, when I'm with you, I'm going to be engaged with you, and present. In this episode, the Clarks get into the fourth love language, quality time. After being together for 31 years and listening to spirit and pouring into others, the Clarks learned how to be aware of others love languages. Listen in as the Clarks discuss how what's quality time for others may not be quality time for you, but sometimes it's not about you.
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23 min
In this episode, the Clarks get into the third love language, receiving gifts. Ultimately we all have our top 3 love languages, however, sometimes they change due to certain events. Listen in on how Anthony realizes and reflects on how gifts was once his love language and why it changed. While Melanie expresses that she typically showers herself with gifts and how that helps her love on herself.
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