<![CDATA[The Curated Couple]]>The Curated Couple

What if a great relationship isn't something that happens to you — but something you build, on purpose?

The Curated Couple is a show about designing a life worth living and a love worth keeping. Hosted by Beau and Belle, it's an honest, warm, occasionally uncomfortable conversation about what it actually takes to stay close, stay curious, and keep choosing each other — especially in the second half of life, when the kids are older, the careers are real, and the question quietly becomes: now what?

Beau is a musician and tech executive. Belle is a fine art painter, gallery owner, and former university designer. Between them they've built a blended family of six — four kids spanning very different ages and stages — traveled to more than fifteen countries, and spent years figuring out, sometimes the hard way, that intimacy, adventure, and reinvention don't show up on their own. You have to be intentional about them.

Each episode sits at the intersection of the things that make a life feel full:

  • Relationships & intimacy — the unglamorous, real-talk version. Desire, presence, resentment, repair, and the small daily choices that keep a long partnership from going quiet.
  • Blended family life — raising four kids across different ages and histories, and protecting a marriage in the middle of it.
  • Travel & living abroad — the countries that changed them, and an in-progress plan to buy a place in Mexico and split their time there as they move toward early retirement.
  • Financial independence & reinvention — building toward freedom on purpose, and what it really means to redesign your life in your forties, fifties, and beyond.
  • Creativity & the arts — because a life with beauty in it is a different kind of life, and both hosts have built careers around making things.

This isn't a highlight reel. Beau and Belle get personal — about the patterns they've had to unlearn, the conversations most couples avoid, and the difference between waiting for your relationship to get better and actually doing something about it. Expect specific stories, genuine disagreement, and the occasional moment that hits a little too close to home.

If you're someone who refuses to coast — who believes the most interesting chapter might still be ahead — pull up a chair. This is a show for couples and individuals who want to be intentional about love, money, travel, family, and the whole shape of a well-lived life.

Curate the life you want. Start with the love at the center of it.

New episodes regularly. Follow the show so you never miss one — and if an episode speaks to you, send it to someone you'd build a life with.

🎙️ thecuratedcouple.com

]]>www.thecuratedcouple.comRiverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Thu, 15 Oct 2026 02:34:41 GMTTue, 30 Jun 2026 22:06:56 GMT60Beau and Belle<p><b>The Curated Couple</b></p><p></p><p>What if a great relationship isn't something that happens to you — but something you build, on purpose?</p><p></p><p>The Curated Couple is a show about designing a life worth living and a love worth keeping. Hosted by Beau and Belle, it's an honest, warm, occasionally uncomfortable conversation about what it actually takes to stay close, stay curious, and keep choosing each other — especially in the second half of life, when the kids are older, the careers are real, and the question quietly becomes: <i>now what?</i></p><p></p><p>Beau is a musician and tech executive. Belle is a fine art painter, gallery owner, and former university designer. Between them they've built a blended family of six — four kids spanning very different ages and stages — traveled to more than fifteen countries, and spent years figuring out, sometimes the hard way, that intimacy, adventure, and reinvention don't show up on their own. You have to be intentional about them.</p><p></p><p>Each episode sits at the intersection of the things that make a life feel full:</p><ul><li><b>Relationships &amp; intimacy</b> — the unglamorous, real-talk version. Desire, presence, resentment, repair, and the small daily choices that keep a long partnership from going quiet.</li><li><b>Blended family life</b> — raising four kids across different ages and histories, and protecting a marriage in the middle of it.</li><li><b>Travel &amp; living abroad</b> — the countries that changed them, and an in-progress plan to buy a place in Mexico and split their time there as they move toward early retirement.</li><li><b>Financial independence &amp; reinvention</b> — building toward freedom on purpose, and what it really means to redesign your life in your forties, fifties, and beyond.</li><li><b>Creativity &amp; the arts</b> — because a life with beauty in it is a different kind of life, and both hosts have built careers around making things.</li></ul><p></p><p>This isn't a highlight reel. Beau and Belle get personal — about the patterns they've had to unlearn, the conversations most couples avoid, and the difference between waiting for your relationship to get better and actually doing something about it. Expect specific stories, genuine disagreement, and the occasional moment that hits a little too close to home.</p><p></p><p>If you're someone who refuses to coast — who believes the most interesting chapter might still be ahead — pull up a chair. This is a show for couples and individuals who want to be intentional about love, money, travel, family, and the whole shape of a well-lived life.</p><p></p><p>Curate the life you want. Start with the love at the center of it.</p><p>New episodes regularly. Follow the show so you never miss one — and if an episode speaks to you, send it to someone you'd build a life with.</p><p></p><p>🎙️ <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://thecuratedcouple.com" target="_blank">thecuratedcouple.com</a></p>episodicBeau and Bellethecuratedcouple2026@gmail.comno<![CDATA[Dance out of Your Falls: How to Trust Yourself When the Stakes are High]]>The conversation revolves around the theme of decision-making and the challenges of trusting one's own decisions. It explores the fear of making the wrong decision, the struggle to find confidence, and the importance of trusting oneself in the face of uncertainty.

Takeaways

  • Trusting Yourself
  • Dance Out of Your Falls

Chapters

  • 00:00 The Struggle of Decision-Making
  • 03:23 The Fear of Making the Wrong Decision
  • 13:25 Trusting Yourself in Uncertainty
  • 26:25 The Vulnerability of Decision-Making
]]>0dfeb40d-ff2a-4ba3-ba2b-02bc5debd93bFri, 21 Aug 2026 17:41:23 GMT<p>The conversation revolves around the theme of decision-making and the challenges of trusting one's own decisions. It explores the fear of making the wrong decision, the struggle to find confidence, and the importance of trusting oneself in the face of uncertainty.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Trusting Yourself</li><li>Dance Out of Your Falls</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 The Struggle of Decision-Making</li><li>03:23 The Fear of Making the Wrong Decision</li><li>13:25 Trusting Yourself in Uncertainty</li><li>26:25 The Vulnerability of Decision-Making</li></ul>yes00:37:575Dance out of Your Falls: How to Trust Yourself When the Stakes are Highfull<![CDATA[Better Sex Through Intimacy]]>The conversation delves into the topics of defining intimacy, the role of vulnerability and communication in relationships, challenges in intimacy, overcoming intimacy challenges, the impact of vulnerability, and the secret to good sex. The key takeaways include the importance of vulnerability in intimacy and the significance of communication and alignment in relationships. The conversation delves into the importance of intimacy, vulnerability, and thoughtful gestures in fostering desire and maintaining a healthy sexual relationship. It emphasizes the role of emotional connection and surprises in building intimacy and feeling desired. The discussion also highlights the mental and emotional aspects of intimacy, the significance of continuous effort, and the value of open communication in a relationship.

Takeaways

  • Vulnerability in intimacy
  • Communication and alignment in relationships Intimacy and vulnerability are essential for a healthy and fulfilling sexual relationship.
  • Surprises and thoughtful gestures contribute to feeling desired and sexy in a relationship.

Chapters

  • 00:00 Defining Intimacy
  • 02:56 Vulnerability and Communication
  • 06:08 Challenges in Intimacy
  • 09:02 Overcoming Intimacy Challenges
  • 12:01 The Impact of Vulnerability
  • 28:49 The Secret to Good Sex
  • 31:07 The Connection Between Intimacy and Desire
  • 32:05 Filling the Intimacy Bucket
  • 33:22 Building Emotional Vulnerability
  • 36:17 The Role of Surprise and Thoughtfulness
  • 49:14 The Mental and Emotional Aspects of Intimacy
  • 53:20 Creating Intimacy Through Vulnerability
  • 58:10 Continuous Effort and Communication
]]>3441dcd8-75fe-4449-83d7-6eb7372c5c0dWed, 29 Jul 2026 13:59:04 GMT<p>The conversation delves into the topics of defining intimacy, the role of vulnerability and communication in relationships, challenges in intimacy, overcoming intimacy challenges, the impact of vulnerability, and the secret to good sex. The key takeaways include the importance of vulnerability in intimacy and the significance of communication and alignment in relationships. The conversation delves into the importance of intimacy, vulnerability, and thoughtful gestures in fostering desire and maintaining a healthy sexual relationship. It emphasizes the role of emotional connection and surprises in building intimacy and feeling desired. The discussion also highlights the mental and emotional aspects of intimacy, the significance of continuous effort, and the value of open communication in a relationship.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Vulnerability in intimacy</li><li>Communication and alignment in relationships Intimacy and vulnerability are essential for a healthy and fulfilling sexual relationship.</li><li>Surprises and thoughtful gestures contribute to feeling desired and sexy in a relationship.</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Defining Intimacy</li><li>02:56 Vulnerability and Communication</li><li>06:08 Challenges in Intimacy</li><li>09:02 Overcoming Intimacy Challenges</li><li>12:01 The Impact of Vulnerability</li><li>28:49 The Secret to Good Sex</li><li>31:07 The Connection Between Intimacy and Desire</li><li>32:05 Filling the Intimacy Bucket</li><li>33:22 Building Emotional Vulnerability</li><li>36:17 The Role of Surprise and Thoughtfulness</li><li>49:14 The Mental and Emotional Aspects of Intimacy</li><li>53:20 Creating Intimacy Through Vulnerability</li><li>58:10 Continuous Effort and Communication</li></ul>yes00:56:184Better Sex Through Intimacyfull<![CDATA[Honesty Does NOT Equal Better Intimacy]]>The conversation begins with the hosts setting the scene in Mexico, discussing their experiences and challenges in finding the right beach town. They then delve into their journey of shopping for homes in Mexico and the unique experiences they encounter. The hosts explore the concept of the intimacy deck and share their thoughts on the questions it contains. They discuss the impact of honest questions on forming stronger bonds and deeper intimacy in a relationship. The conversation delves into the nature of intimacy, emphasizing the importance of vulnerability and safety in building a deep connection. It explores the significance of everyday acts in fostering intimacy and advises against using pre-made intimacy cards, instead encouraging the creation of personalized questions for deeper exploration.

Takeaways

  • Honesty does not always equal deeper intimacy
  • Forming stronger bonds through open and honest questions Intimacy is not solely about sexual exploration
  • Vulnerability and safety are essential for building intimacy

Chapters

  • 00:00 Setting the Scene in Mexico
  • 01:15 Shopping for Homes in Mexico
  • 03:30 The Intimacy Deck
  • 04:49 Exploring Deeper Intimacy
  • 28:49 The Impact of Honest Questions
  • 30:16 The Nature of Intimacy
  • 47:22 The Importance of Vulnerability
  • 54:32 Building Intimacy Through Everyday Acts
]]>744b9b97-eb14-492d-8cc2-a400ec84bbf3Thu, 09 Jul 2026 14:19:49 GMT<p>The conversation begins with the hosts setting the scene in Mexico, discussing their experiences and challenges in finding the right beach town. They then delve into their journey of shopping for homes in Mexico and the unique experiences they encounter. The hosts explore the concept of the intimacy deck and share their thoughts on the questions it contains. They discuss the impact of honest questions on forming stronger bonds and deeper intimacy in a relationship. The conversation delves into the nature of intimacy, emphasizing the importance of vulnerability and safety in building a deep connection. It explores the significance of everyday acts in fostering intimacy and advises against using pre-made intimacy cards, instead encouraging the creation of personalized questions for deeper exploration.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Honesty does not always equal deeper intimacy</li><li>Forming stronger bonds through open and honest questions Intimacy is not solely about sexual exploration</li><li>Vulnerability and safety are essential for building intimacy</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Setting the Scene in Mexico</li><li>01:15 Shopping for Homes in Mexico</li><li>03:30 The Intimacy Deck</li><li>04:49 Exploring Deeper Intimacy</li><li>28:49 The Impact of Honest Questions</li><li>30:16 The Nature of Intimacy</li><li>47:22 The Importance of Vulnerability</li><li>54:32 Building Intimacy Through Everyday Acts</li></ul>no01:00:223Honesty Does NOT Equal Better Intimacyfull<![CDATA[Retiring Early to Mexico (Tips and Tricks to Get You Started!)]]>The hosts share their experience exploring Sayolita, Mexico, discussing their property search, reasons for choosing Mexico, insights into real estate, town comparison, sunset and sunrise experiences, daily life observations, and renting considerations. They also highlight unmet expectations and property search challenges. The conversation covers essential features of a rental property, challenges in property search, financial considerations, preparation and planning, key steps for property exploration, and reassessing and refining plans. It provides insights into the process of finding and evaluating properties in a new location, emphasizing the importance of patience, communication, and financial awareness.

Takeaways

  • Property search challenges
  • Unmet expectations
  • Reasons for choosing Mexico
  • Insights into real estate
  • Town comparison
  • Sunset and sunrise experiences
  • Comparison of daily life
  • Renting considerations Patience and thorough exploration are crucial in finding the right rental property.
  • Financial planning and realistic expectations are essential for a successful property search.

Chapters

  • 00:00 Exploring Mexico: Finding a New Home
  • 06:11 Exploring Different Regions
  • 30:23 Essential Features of a Rental Property
  • 36:21 Financial Considerations
  • 46:21 Preparation and Planning
  • 51:25 Key Steps for Property Exploration
  • 57:04 Reassessing and Refining Plans
]]>3f2afeb5-889a-4e47-b2e2-719f50b7762aMon, 06 Jul 2026 20:44:34 GMT<p>The hosts share their experience exploring Sayolita, Mexico, discussing their property search, reasons for choosing Mexico, insights into real estate, town comparison, sunset and sunrise experiences, daily life observations, and renting considerations. They also highlight unmet expectations and property search challenges. The conversation covers essential features of a rental property, challenges in property search, financial considerations, preparation and planning, key steps for property exploration, and reassessing and refining plans. It provides insights into the process of finding and evaluating properties in a new location, emphasizing the importance of patience, communication, and financial awareness.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Property search challenges</li><li>Unmet expectations</li><li>Reasons for choosing Mexico</li><li>Insights into real estate</li><li>Town comparison</li><li>Sunset and sunrise experiences</li><li>Comparison of daily life</li><li>Renting considerations Patience and thorough exploration are crucial in finding the right rental property.</li><li>Financial planning and realistic expectations are essential for a successful property search.</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Exploring Mexico: Finding a New Home</li><li>06:11 Exploring Different Regions</li><li>30:23 Essential Features of a Rental Property</li><li>36:21 Financial Considerations</li><li>46:21 Preparation and Planning</li><li>51:25 Key Steps for Property Exploration</li><li>57:04 Reassessing and Refining Plans</li></ul>no01:00:012Retiring Early to Mexico (Tips and Tricks to Get You Started!)full<![CDATA[Red Flags!]]>The conversation delves into the definition of red flags, reflecting on past relationships, revisiting past emails and texts, recognizing hindsight's clarity, creating a podcast to help others, gaining wisdom with age, misconceptions about marriage, realizing the importance of personal happiness, the naivety of youth and hopefulness, the difficulty of addressing red flags, the slow erosion of a person's soul, the impact of red flags on relationships, recognizing red flags in communication, the growth of red flags over time, the challenge of recognizing red flags in the past, the fear of making mistakes and overlooking serious issues, the pressure to embrace responsibility and settle down, differences in life phases and expectations, struggles with identity and responsibility, societal influence on emotional expression, the impact of childhood upbringing on emotional expression, and managing and reckoning with red flags. The conversation delves into the recognition and reckoning of red flags in relationships, emphasizing the significance of shared hobbies, vulnerability, and communication in addressing red flags. It concludes with advice on recognizing and addressing red flags, highlighting the importance of communication and vulnerability in relationships.

Takeaways

  • Recognizing red flags is a complex and evolving process
  • Hindsight provides clarity on overlooked red flags Recognizing red flags is crucial in relationships
  • Shared hobbies and lifestyle changes impact relationships
  • Vulnerability and communication are key in addressing red flags

Chapters

  • 00:00 Managing and Reckoning with Red Flags
  • 32:06 Shared Hobbies and Lifestyle Changes
  • 48:12 Dealing with Red Flags
  • 56:27 Conclusion and Advice
]]>ffbb1e87-ada5-4410-8c56-4c4a6ceab855Tue, 30 Jun 2026 22:09:11 GMT<p>The conversation delves into the definition of red flags, reflecting on past relationships, revisiting past emails and texts, recognizing hindsight's clarity, creating a podcast to help others, gaining wisdom with age, misconceptions about marriage, realizing the importance of personal happiness, the naivety of youth and hopefulness, the difficulty of addressing red flags, the slow erosion of a person's soul, the impact of red flags on relationships, recognizing red flags in communication, the growth of red flags over time, the challenge of recognizing red flags in the past, the fear of making mistakes and overlooking serious issues, the pressure to embrace responsibility and settle down, differences in life phases and expectations, struggles with identity and responsibility, societal influence on emotional expression, the impact of childhood upbringing on emotional expression, and managing and reckoning with red flags. The conversation delves into the recognition and reckoning of red flags in relationships, emphasizing the significance of shared hobbies, vulnerability, and communication in addressing red flags. It concludes with advice on recognizing and addressing red flags, highlighting the importance of communication and vulnerability in relationships.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Recognizing red flags is a complex and evolving process</li><li>Hindsight provides clarity on overlooked red flags Recognizing red flags is crucial in relationships</li><li>Shared hobbies and lifestyle changes impact relationships</li><li>Vulnerability and communication are key in addressing red flags</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Managing and Reckoning with Red Flags</li><li>32:06 Shared Hobbies and Lifestyle Changes</li><li>48:12 Dealing with Red Flags</li><li>56:27 Conclusion and Advice</li></ul>no00:56:391Red Flags!full