The Name Game

This week on Race for the Ring, Mindie is joined by Consultant, Researcher, Trainer and Author of “Should I Change My Name? The Impact of Your Last Name on Identity, Marriage, and Happiness!", Dr. Marcia Morgan, Ph.D! In this episode, Mindie and Dr. Morgan discuss 'The Name Game". The number of decisions you have to make for your wedding, let alone decisions that will impact the rest of your life, can feel overwhelming. Taking on a life-long partner may also mean a new, life-long name. Changing the name you’ve had since birth is a big decision. Whether in same-sex or heterosexual nuptials, names play an important role and can impact children, career, identity, and ultimately, your happiness. That's why it's one of the most stressful (yet rarely discussed) decision among couples. Dr. Morgan walks you through how to choose a last name that’s right for you and your future spouse. She explains the six most common married-name options, including separate, merged, linked, and newly-created names, and reveals the benefits and challenges of each - shining a light on the little-known history of married names and reveals the meaning behind today’s naming traditions. Listen closely as Dr. Morgan shares some of the most important questions (for both your partner and yourself) in order to find a name that is right for you. Follow Dr. Marcia Morgan: Website: https://marciakmorgan.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/marcia.k.morgan Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCH6Azefr-1TiWwj8X200zRg/featured Mindie Barnett Website: https://mbandassociatespr.com/ Instagram: @mindie.barnett Follow The Race for the Ring Podcast Instagram: @racefortheringpodcast ------------------------------------------------ Produced by Liz Hartshorne Edited by Danielle Gordon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.