Dax Shepard, the 50-year-old actor and podcast host, recently took a nostalgic trip down memory lane during a special segment of his podcast, Armchair Expert. In this segment, titled Mom’s Car, Shepard welcomed his ex-girlfriend Briegh Morrison to discuss their past relationship and its impact on their lives. This heartfelt conversation provided insights into their nine-year relationship, which ended amicably before Shepard married actress Kristen Bell.
During the podcast episode, Shepard and his co-host Aaron Weakley drove around in Bell's car while reminiscing about their time together. Shepard opened up about the emotional challenges he faced after their breakup, admitting that he initially feared he would never love anyone as deeply as he loved Morrison. "The breakup was manageable, but I will say, for a while, I did think, 'Well, I'll never be in love with someone again in that way. I had a deep fear,'" he shared. This vulnerability highlighted the lasting impact of their relationship on his life.
Briegh Morrison also shared her thoughts during the podcast, revealing how she coped with the end of their relationship. Her dreams of starting a family with Shepard made the breakup particularly difficult. “One of the hardest things about when we broke up was that I really had my head around we were gonna have kids; we had a house now,” she expressed. Morrison's reflections underscore the personal stakes involved in their relationship, illuminating the emotional complexities that come with love and loss.
Despite the challenges, both Shepard and Morrison have moved on to find happiness in their respective lives. Dax Shepard married Kristen Bell in 2013, after dating since 2007. Together, they have two daughters, Lincoln, 12, and Delta, 10. Morrison, on the other hand, has also found happiness and is now married to Brad Winderbaum, a production and development executive at Marvel Studios. This progression in their personal lives illustrates that both have successfully navigated the aftermath of their relationship.
As Dax Shepard transitioned into his relationship with Kristen Bell, he highlighted how she was initially apprehensive about his friendship with Morrison. "I think initially when Kristen and I started dating, you were still coming over a lot because my mom was living at my house," he recalled. Bell, who mentioned that she is not friends with any of her exes, eventually became comfortable with the situation, showcasing the importance of trust and communication in relationships.
The candid conversation between Dax Shepard and Briegh Morrison on the Armchair Expert podcast serves as a reminder of the complexities of love, relationships, and moving on. Both have found new paths, but their shared history remains a significant part of their respective narratives. This episode not only sheds light on their past but also highlights the growth that comes with time and new experiences.
