Overview
Ned Fulmer and Ariel Fulmer publicly discuss the aftermath of Ned's infidelity, the resulting scandal, their personal and emotional recovery, and their plans for moving forward as co-parents and individuals. The conversation addresses the pain, societal judgment, their shifting relationship, and future intentions.
Acknowledgment of Past Events
- Ned admits to having an affair with a producer, causing significant public scandal and personal betrayals.
- He recognizes the damage caused to his spouse, family, colleagues, and audience.
- Ned expresses deep regret and apologizes, seeking to make amends and learn from his mistakes.
Public and Personal Consequences
- The scandal became a widely recognized, invasive event, causing both to feel unsafe and mistrustful.
- Ariel describes the trauma of learning about the affair through public leaks and the burden of public scrutiny.
- Both share their experiences hiding from the public and the difficulty in moving past the event as public figures.
Evolution of Their Relationship
- Ned and Ariel have spent the past three years adjusting their relationship to a platonic friendship focused on co-parenting.
- Ariel states she has not forgiven Ned, but values their ability to function well together for their children.
- They emphasize accepting and building a new dynamic rather than trying to reconstruct the old one.
Impact of Public Perception and Media
- The couple discusses the challenge of living under constant public observation and managing their images as influencers.
- Both reflect on the desire to be authentic and the pressures of maintaining a consistent public persona.
- Ariel chooses to avoid public-facing roles to focus on personal well-being and self-acceptance.
Moving Forward: Personal Growth and Plans
- Ariel has started a pottery studio and intends to stay out of the influencer spotlight.
- Ned wants to create meaningful media, focusing on stories of curiosity and empathy rather than personal narratives.
- Both prioritize authenticity, self-growth, and raising their children with honesty and integrity.
Co-Parenting and Future Hopes
- They remain committed as co-parents and aim to provide a supportive, honest, and respectful environment for their children.
- Both hope to maintain honest communication, mutual respect, and personal happiness moving forward.
Decisions
- Not resuming past podcast or previous public work.
- Redefining their relationship as platonic co-parents and friends.
- Prioritizing authenticity and personal growth over public personas.
Action Items
- TBD – Ned: Host future podcast episodes featuring other guests' stories, starting with Lara Love Harden.
- TBD – Both: Continue co-parenting their children with honesty and integrity.
- TBD – Ariel: Develop and expand her pottery business.