{"version":"https://jsonfeed.org/version/1","title":"The Da Silva Lining Podcast","home_page_url":"https://thedasilvaliningpodcast.fireside.fm","feed_url":"https://thedasilvaliningpodcast.fireside.fm/json","description":"Hello and welcome to The Da Silva Lining Podcast. Here we explore the silver linings of life, everything from faith, to love, to personal growth and purpose. Join us as we centre these conversations around real life experiences as two young people figuring it all out. We’re happy to have you along for the ride. ","_fireside":{"subtitle":"Finding the silver linings in love, life, and everything in between. Welcome to the Da Silva Lining Podcast ","pubdate":"2025-05-15T12:45:00.000-04:00","explicit":false,"owner":"Mathew and Shannon Da Silva","image":"https://media24.fireside.fm/file/fireside-images-2024/podcasts/images/1/1a140e69-4698-45a2-9d16-aee1103c5e3c/cover.jpg?v=2"},"items":[{"id":"1ba48829-4228-4784-9110-629e12375a21","title":"After The Big Day: How To Deal With The Post Wedding Blues ","url":"https://thedasilvaliningpodcast.fireside.fm/postweddingblues","content_text":"Feeling empty or overwhelmed after your wedding? You're likely experiencing the post-wedding blues, and it's more common than you think. In this episde, we open up about our personal journey after the big day and share practical tips to overcome sadness after the wedding. From dealing with emotional shifts to creating a stronger connection in early married life, we offer honest advice to help you feel grounded and encouraged. Whether you’re already married or in the middle of wedding planning, these insights will help you prepare for the emotional side of what comes after “I do.”\n\n👋Follow us on social media:\n\nShannon Hyatali: \nInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/shannonhyatali17/\nTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@shannonhyatali\n\nMatt Da Silva: \nInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattdasilva42\nTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mattdasilva42\n\n🎧 Check out our podcast:\n\nYoutube: youtube.com/@dasilvaliningtv⁩\nSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7kcl3tC2P7F27c7jD9k0ox?si=SvRdaLHURQa3gsJK1T1f1A\nApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-da-silva-lining-podcast/id1790495720\nAmazon Music: https://music.amazon.ca/podcasts/813c67a7-e58c-4140-83f2-4a6c90c6bfe7/the-da-silva-lining-podcast\nPodcast Website: https://thedasilvaliningpodcast.fireside.fm/\nPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dasilvaliningtv","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eFeeling empty or overwhelmed after your wedding? You\u0026#39;re likely experiencing the post-wedding blues, and it\u0026#39;s more common than you think. In this episde, we open up about our personal journey after the big day and share practical tips to overcome sadness after the wedding. From dealing with emotional shifts to creating a stronger connection in early married life, we offer honest advice to help you feel grounded and encouraged. Whether you’re already married or in the middle of wedding planning, these insights will help you prepare for the emotional side of what comes after “I do.”\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e👋Follow us on social media:\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eShannon Hyatali: \u003cbr\u003e\nInstagram: \u003ca href=\"https://www.instagram.com/shannonhyatali17/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.instagram.com/shannonhyatali17/\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nTikTok: \u003ca href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/@shannonhyatali\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.tiktok.com/@shannonhyatali\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMatt Da Silva: \u003cbr\u003e\nInstagram: \u003ca href=\"https://www.instagram.com/mattdasilva42\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.instagram.com/mattdasilva42\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nTikTok: \u003ca href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/@mattdasilva42\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.tiktok.com/@mattdasilva42\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e🎧 Check out our podcast:\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYoutube: youtube.com/@dasilvaliningtv⁩\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nSpotify: \u003ca href=\"https://open.spotify.com/show/7kcl3tC2P7F27c7jD9k0ox?si=SvRdaLHURQa3gsJK1T1f1A\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://open.spotify.com/show/7kcl3tC2P7F27c7jD9k0ox?si=SvRdaLHURQa3gsJK1T1f1A\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nApple Podcasts: \u003ca href=\"https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-da-silva-lining-podcast/id1790495720\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-da-silva-lining-podcast/id1790495720\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nAmazon Music: \u003ca href=\"https://music.amazon.ca/podcasts/813c67a7-e58c-4140-83f2-4a6c90c6bfe7/the-da-silva-lining-podcast\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://music.amazon.ca/podcasts/813c67a7-e58c-4140-83f2-4a6c90c6bfe7/the-da-silva-lining-podcast\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nPodcast Website: \u003ca href=\"https://thedasilvaliningpodcast.fireside.fm/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://thedasilvaliningpodcast.fireside.fm/\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nPodcast Instagram: \u003ca href=\"https://www.instagram.com/dasilvaliningtv\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.instagram.com/dasilvaliningtv\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"No one talks about the emotional crash after the wedding...until now. We’re opening up about our own experience with post-wedding blues and sharing real, helpful ways to process the transition into married life.","date_published":"2025-05-15T12:45:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/1a140e69-4698-45a2-9d16-aee1103c5e3c/1ba48829-4228-4784-9110-629e12375a21.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":7047677,"duration_in_seconds":440}]},{"id":"54e17149-002f-460a-8192-01ab01dcea97","title":"Unlearning Success: Finding Fulfillment Beyond Societal Pressure","url":"https://thedasilvaliningpodcast.fireside.fm/ep3","content_text":"In this episode, we discuss the pressures of societal expectations, particularly around getting older, and how it impacts mental health and personal growth. We explore feelings of being overwhelmed, FOMO, and the struggle to meet conventional success milestones while emphasizing the importance of self-compassion and defining success on our own terms. The conversation touches on the challenges of relationships, the emotional toll of loss, and the value of vulnerability in fostering genuine connections. We also highlight the role of discipline in maintaining mental, physical, and spiritual well-being, as well as the importance of seeking support when needed. Ultimately, we stress that life is a non-linear journey, and true fulfillment comes not just from achievements but from embracing the present and trusting our own path.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eIn this episode, we discuss the pressures of societal expectations, particularly around getting older, and how it impacts mental health and personal growth. We explore feelings of being overwhelmed, FOMO, and the struggle to meet conventional success milestones while emphasizing the importance of self-compassion and defining success on our own terms. The conversation touches on the challenges of relationships, the emotional toll of loss, and the value of vulnerability in fostering genuine connections. We also highlight the role of discipline in maintaining mental, physical, and spiritual well-being, as well as the importance of seeking support when needed. Ultimately, we stress that life is a non-linear journey, and true fulfillment comes not just from achievements but from embracing the present and trusting our own path.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"This episode explores the pressures of societal expectations around aging and success, discussing how they affect mental health, personal growth, and relationships. It emphasizes self-compassion, vulnerability, discipline, and the importance of embracing a non-linear journey to fulfillment, while trusting one's own path.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n","date_published":"2025-04-02T02:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/1a140e69-4698-45a2-9d16-aee1103c5e3c/54e17149-002f-460a-8192-01ab01dcea97.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":32362211,"duration_in_seconds":2022}]},{"id":"5bb4d7c9-01a8-4a40-a8fb-835c2d4062cb","title":"The Five Love Languages Explained","url":"https://thedasilvaliningpodcast.fireside.fm/ep2","content_text":"On this episode of The Da Silva Lining Podcast, we dive deep into the concept of love languages and how understanding them can transform relationships. As a couple, we take the Five Love Languages test live and discuss our results, reflecting on how our primary love languages have evolved since getting married. We explore the importance of self-awareness in relationships, emphasizing that you can't expect a partner to love you in the way you need unless you first understand and communicate your own needs. The conversation also touches on societal expectations, particularly the stigma around male vulnerability, and how therapy and journaling can be valuable tools for self-discovery. We discuss the dangers of treating love languages as a checklist or transaction rather than an ongoing, thoughtful expression of care. The episode concludes with a fun and insightful discussion about adapting love languages over time, finding creative ways to show love, and challenging listeners to take the test themselves. Whether you're single, dating, or married, this episode offers practical insights into how to love and be loved in a way that truly resonates.\n\n💬 What’s YOUR love language? Take the quiz below, drop a comment and let’s talk!\n\nhttps://blossomup.co/lp/love-styles/?utm_medium=cpc\u0026amp;utm_source=google\u0026amp;utm_campaign=20856951054\u0026amp;gad_source=1\u0026amp;gbraid=0AAAAAoP3mdCaZtqx2wRuUj-QFbYb4QTAW","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eOn this episode of The Da Silva Lining Podcast, we dive deep into the concept of love languages and how understanding them can transform relationships. As a couple, we take the Five Love Languages test live and discuss our results, reflecting on how our primary love languages have evolved since getting married. We explore the importance of self-awareness in relationships, emphasizing that you can\u0026#39;t expect a partner to love you in the way you need unless you first understand and communicate your own needs. The conversation also touches on societal expectations, particularly the stigma around male vulnerability, and how therapy and journaling can be valuable tools for self-discovery. We discuss the dangers of treating love languages as a checklist or transaction rather than an ongoing, thoughtful expression of care. The episode concludes with a fun and insightful discussion about adapting love languages over time, finding creative ways to show love, and challenging listeners to take the test themselves. Whether you\u0026#39;re single, dating, or married, this episode offers practical insights into how to love and be loved in a way that truly resonates.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e💬 What’s YOUR love language? Take the quiz below, drop a comment and let’s talk!\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://blossomup.co/lp/love-styles/?utm_medium=cpc\u0026utm_source=google\u0026utm_campaign=20856951054\u0026gad_source=1\u0026gbraid=0AAAAAoP3mdCaZtqx2wRuUj-QFbYb4QTAW\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://blossomup.co/lp/love-styles/?utm_medium=cpc\u0026amp;utm_source=google\u0026amp;utm_campaign=20856951054\u0026amp;gad_source=1\u0026amp;gbraid=0AAAAAoP3mdCaZtqx2wRuUj-QFbYb4QTAW\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"In this episode of The Da Silva Lining Podcast, we take a deep dive into the Five Love Languages—but with a twist. We’re not just breaking down what they are, we take the quiz live, share some surprising results, and get real about what works, what doesn’t, and how love languages might just be a cheat code to a healthier relationship. Whether you’re in love, looking for love, or trying to figure out why your partner keeps buying you gifts when all you want is a hug—this episode is for you!","date_published":"2025-03-14T19:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/1a140e69-4698-45a2-9d16-aee1103c5e3c/5bb4d7c9-01a8-4a40-a8fb-835c2d4062cb.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":43378779,"duration_in_seconds":2711}]},{"id":"312ac1b1-7824-4ab9-9715-19f4b7eab434","title":"The First Six Months: Love, Challenges, and Silver Linings","url":"https://thedasilvaliningpodcast.fireside.fm/ep1","content_text":"In our first episode of The Da Silva Lining Podcast, we reflect on out first six months of marriage, discussing the lessons learned and challenges faced during this transitional period. We explore the concept of \"leaving and cleaving,\" emphasizing the shift in priorities as we merge our lives together. Our conversation highlights the importance of personal faith, commitment, and open communication in navigating conflicts, revealing that disagreements often stem from underlying emotional needs. We discuss the necessity of understanding each other's triggers and finding a balance between individual needs and shared responsibilities. Ultimately, we underscore the significance of intentionality in maintaining a strong connection amidst the busyness of life, advocating for the cultivation of mutual respect and understanding as foundational elements of a lasting partnership.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eIn our first episode of The Da Silva Lining Podcast, we reflect on out first six months of marriage, discussing the lessons learned and challenges faced during this transitional period. We explore the concept of \u0026quot;leaving and cleaving,\u0026quot; emphasizing the shift in priorities as we merge our lives together. Our conversation highlights the importance of personal faith, commitment, and open communication in navigating conflicts, revealing that disagreements often stem from underlying emotional needs. We discuss the necessity of understanding each other\u0026#39;s triggers and finding a balance between individual needs and shared responsibilities. Ultimately, we underscore the significance of intentionality in maintaining a strong connection amidst the busyness of life, advocating for the cultivation of mutual respect and understanding as foundational elements of a lasting partnership.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"On today's episode we talk about the first 6 months of marriage and everything that we've learned. We discuss things like leaving and cleaving, learning to die to self, the transition of moving from living in your own home to now living in a home together and shifting your center of gravity. We hope you enjoy today's episode!","date_published":"2025-02-06T10:45:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/1a140e69-4698-45a2-9d16-aee1103c5e3c/312ac1b1-7824-4ab9-9715-19f4b7eab434.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":35931165,"duration_in_seconds":2245}]},{"id":"e69bd2a3-8556-46b4-9504-5a7fcb0d9861","title":"Trailer ","url":"https://thedasilvaliningpodcast.fireside.fm/trailer","content_text":"Hello and welcome to The Da Silva Lining Podcast. Here we explore the silver linings of life, everything from faith, to love, to personal growth and purpose. Join us as we centre these conversations around real life experiences as two young people figuring it all out. We’re happy to have you along for the ride. ","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eHello and welcome to The Da Silva Lining Podcast. Here we explore the silver linings of life, everything from faith, to love, to personal growth and purpose. 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