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A Rollin' With The Dolans journal

Rollin' Through Life

The part of the story that isn't a trip.

An interracial marriage, a blended family full of teenagers, and goals we chase on the record. This is where we write about the life that travels with us.

The Dolans, with the dog, overlooking Jerome
Meet the Dolans

Positive, but real.

We're Patrick and Tamekia - married, blending a big family, and figuring it out in public. We share what's working, what isn't, and what we'd tell a friend across the table.

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Goals & Mindset

Marriage, mindset, and the goals we chase together, all in one place.

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The podcast

Rollin' With The Dolans, in your ears

Marriage, blended-family parenting, teen drivers, holiday pivots, fitness goals - short, honest episodes recorded at our kitchen table.

We Almost Didn't Record This Episode

What happens to a marriage once the kids are gone.

It's Never Too Late to Reinvent Yourself

Mindset, business, and why done beats perfect.

From Permit to License

Teen drivers, insurance sticker shock, and responsibility before freedom.

The journal

Latest from Life

Marriage, family, goals - written the way we talk.

Sep 25, 2026

We Almost Didn't Record This Episode

What happens to a marriage once the kids are gone? Our take on the empty nest.

Sep 30, 2026

Our First Cruise

What we loved and learned on Royal Caribbean's Enchantment of the Seas.

Sep 30, 2026

Empathy vs. Sympathy

How we care deeply without burning out.

Jun 27, 2026

Reinventing Yourself

Mindset, business, social media, and why done beats perfect.

Jan 6, 2026

Accountability Partners

Why accountability is about honesty, not weakness.

Sep 30, 2025

Goal Setting After 50

How we set and chase goals together, no matter our age.

May 31, 2025

Starting a Business With Your Spouse

Couplepreneur advice from real life, not a business book.

May 17, 2025

Dealing With Disappointment

Turning failure into fuel.

Mar 10, 2025

Our Reluctant Journey Into Social Media

From Facebook skeptics to TikTok regulars.

Nov 4, 2024

Sleeping Separately

A new trend for couples, but not for us.

Oct 7, 2024

From Goals to Growth

How we stay motivated every day.

Oct 13, 2025

How Vacations Reduce Stress and Anxiety

Five ways getting away improves your mental health - without breaking the bank.

May 9, 2024

Travel to Europe

Our first trip together: Zurich, a conference in Germany, and a quick jaunt to France.

Mar 2, 2026

Travel With Kids Before They Become Free Agents

Why we're taking our four kids to Japan now, before life makes it harder to coordinate.

May 23, 2026

Parenting Teen Drivers

From permit to financial responsibility, with four teenagers at once.

Dec 17, 2025

Letting Holiday Traditions Bend Without Losing the Joy

Why flexibility during the holidays often leads to more joy, not less.

Jul 26, 2025

Reason, Season, or Lifetime

The phrase that shaped how we think about every relationship in our lives.

Jul 6, 2025

Cash, Cooking & Chaos: Summer Parenting With Teens

We handed our four teens a budget and said, you're in charge of meals.

Jun 10, 2025

Happy Loving Day

Honoring Loving v. Virginia and celebrating our multicultural family.

Feb 20, 2025

Our First Podcast Guest Experience

Before our own podcast, we were guests talking about blending families.

Jan 4, 2025

Happy New Year from Rollin' With The Dolans

Kicking off the year with traveling as a couple over 50.

Nov 23, 2024

Soulmates & Stereotypes

Our story of unity in diversity, and the history that made it possible.

May 24, 2025

5 Best Shows for Couples in 2025

The shows we actually agree on, at least from our couch.

Feb 8, 2024

Love Is Blind: Our Reviews

We haven't missed a season since the COVID lockdown.

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