Couple Things with Shawn and Andrew

BIG NEWS: Tour Dates, Our Book, & Life Updates

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 00:22:00 -0000

WE CAN'T WAIT TO MEET YOU GUYS!!! A lot is happening right now—and we’re talking about all of it. Tour prep is in full swing, we’re getting closer to meeting you, and we have so much more to say about the book (including some behind-the-scenes we’ve been holding back). This episode is part update, part chaos, and very real.Tour tickets, book order and more here ! https://thecouragetocommit.com/ Timeline’s clinically proven formula is now available at a new, lower price. Mitopure now starts at $71 when you subscribe at http://www.timeline.com/EASTFAM. Shop Everyday Cotton, and all of my favorite bras and underwear at http://www.skims.com/couplethings #skimspartner Treat yourself to the flavor and nutrition your body craves. Go to http://www.kachava.com and use code EASTFAM for 15% off your first order.

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308 | Unfiltered Marriage Advice (From Real Questions You Sent In)

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 19:34:00 -0000

We asked you to send in your real, unfiltered marriage questions… and you delivered.In this episode, we’re diving into everything—arguments that keep coming back, intimacy struggles no one talks about, parenting differences, and more. Nothing scripted, nothing off-limits.If you’ve ever thought “is this normal in marriage?”—this one’s for you!

Love you guys!

Shawn & Andrew

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TOUR!

June 7th — Nashville

June 8th — Philadelphia

June 9th — New York

June 10th — Chicago

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(00:00) “way to stay married!”
(02:00) should we start a new series?
(03:45) who is the most stubborn?
(07:55) breaking and rebuilding trust
(13:24) conflict when you’re on the same team
(16:22) having friends of the opposite sex
(25:40) boundaries with in-laws
(28:20) navigating different parenting styles
(31:45) our pet peeves with one another
(35:55) keeping it spicy
(37:17) best and hardest years of marriage
(41:40) how often do we fight?

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307 | Dear Newlywed Us… (10 Years Later)

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 19:33:00 -0000

In today’s episode, in honor of our 10-year anniversary, we looked back at an episode you all loved where we made a list of things we wish we could tell ourselves as newlyweds. It was so fun to reminisce on the “honeymoon phase” after we got married and reflect on all the ways we’ve grown individually and as a couple since then. We hope this episode encourages you in whatever stage of marriage you’re in. And to our single friends out there—don’t settle! Marriage is such a gift when it’s with the right person, and that person is worth the wait :) Love you guys! Shawn & Andrew Shop Everyday Cotton, and all of my favorite bras and underwear, at www.https://SKIMS.com. After you place your order, be sure to let them know we sent you! Select "podcast" in the survey and be sure to select our show in the dropdown menu that follows! IQJOE is offering our special podcast listeners 20% off plus FREE shipping. To get your twenty percent off, text EASTFAM to sixty-four thousand. Text EASTFAM to 64000. CHECK OUT OUR BOOK! The Courage to Commit releases June 9, and if you pre-order now, you’ll get access to our exclusive bonus video series. All the details and redemption steps are on the book landing page. https://thecouragetocommit.com/

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Mother & Daughter vs Husband & Wife: What Competing Together Really Does

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 16:36:00 -0000

In this episode, we sit down with Gia and Teresa Giudice to unpack their unforgettable journey on Special Forces. From the intense physical and mental challenges to the deep bond that carried them through, Teresa and Gia share what it was really like competing side by side and what it was like for Gia to ultimately take home the win with Shawn!! They open up about how the experience affected their relationship and the strength it takes to push past limits under pressure. Beyond the show, the conversation dives into the Giudice family- where everyone is now, what they’re up to, and how they’ve grown through the years in the public eye. We hope you love it!! Follow Gia here! https://www.instagram.com/_giagiudice/?hl=en Follow Teresa here! https://www.instagram.com/teresagiudice/?hl=en

(00:00) the mom and daughter duo we quickly became friends with

(01:12) teresa on raising such a strong, special daughter

(03:45) the personalities the show brought into our lives

(06:07) what it’s really like behind the scenes of reality tv

(07:24) protecting our family in the public eye

(08:37) gia and teresa’s individual goals on special forces

(12:50) teresa’s bodybuilding phase

(14:09) teresa’s mindset before leaving the show

(16:52) holding grudges

(18:48) why we don’t go against family

(21:10) do grudges get in the way of family?

(26:02) the milling fights

(26:59) gia’s strong sense of self

(31:33) getting lost in others’ opinions

(38:00) what special forces taught us

(39:30) teresa’s interrogations and ptsd

(40:30) what we want our legacy to be

(42:06) what teresa is really like

(47:39) has tv been worth it for the giudice family?

(50:37) gia, what did you take away from winning?

(56:50) the dunk and wrap-up

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306 | 10 year wedding anniversary Q+A LIVE

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 17:30:00 -0000

Can't believe it's been 10 years. HOW. So much of life has happened in that time & we wouldn't change it for the world! You can find the books we mentioned here ▶ https://www.amazon.com/shop/shawnjohnsoneast/list/LJALQY5VSMTD?ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ons_mixed_d Pre-order our book The Courage to Commit ▶ https://thecouragetocommit.com/Branch Basics is now available everywhere you shop: at Target, Target.com, Amazon, and of course, BranchBasics.com. Tossing the toxins has never been more convenient!Timeline’s clinically proven formula is now available at a new, lower price. Mitopure now starts at $71 when you subscribe at https://www.timeline.com/EASTFAM.Home Chef is offering my listeners FIFTY PERCENT OFF and free shipping for your first box PLUS free dessert for life! Go to https://www.HomeChef.com/EASTFAM.If you’re thinking about adding a sports court or upgrading your outdoor space, head to https://americasportsconstruction.com/?utm_source=Shawn+Johnson&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=Shawn+Johnson+Referral&utm_id=Shawn-Johnson-Referral Thanks for celebrating with us! shopbeam.com/beamkids Follow My Instagram ▶ https://www.instagram.com/ShawnJohnson Like the Facebook page! ▶ https://www.facebook.com/ShawnJohnson Follow My Twitter ▶ https://www.twitter.com/ShawnJohnson Snapchat! ▶ @ShawneyJ Follow AndrewsTwitter ▶ http://www.twitter.com/AndrewDEast Follow My Instagram ▶ http://www.instagram.com/AndrewDEast Like the Facebook page! ▶ http://www.facebook.com/AndrewDEast Snapchat! ▶ @AndrewDEast

(00:00) our 10-year anniversary q&a
(01:24) the very first date
(03:04) pre-order our book!
(05:26) disagreements around parenting
(07:29) how we knew “it was time”
(10:31) marriage seems like a lot of work
(11:59) would we change anything in the last 10 years?
(13:15) controlling what we can control
(16:20) new things we’ve learned about each other
(18:34) 6, 4, & 2 are iconic ages
(20:39) boundaries while being in the public eye
(22:09) i’m obsessed with you
(22:39) navigating budgeting
(25:04) keeping the marriage alive post-kids
(27:49) best trips ever (pre & post kids)
(31:54) our biggest arguments
(35:32) who made the first move
(36:18) most valuable shift in our marriage
(38:21) forgiveness changing everything
(43:34) sharing our faith journey
(45:01) when we became comfortable with each other
(48:19) the “roommate phase”
(54:33) complimenting vs. complaining
(55:20) do we watch tv anymore?
(56:34) top 5 marriage & parenting books

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Vision Without Execution Is Useless (Pat Lencioni Explains)

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 17:02:00 -0000

Everyone tends to fall into one of two patterns: thinking or doing. In this conversation, Pat Lencioni explores the tension between visionaries and doers and why some people generate ideas but struggle to act, while others execute but lack direction. More importantly, he breaks down why real progress requires both. This isn’t just about business, but it’s about how we all approach work, goals, and life. Why do we get stuck even when we know what to do? And what actually helps us move forward? We hope you enjoy this one with Pat Lencioni and make sure to check out his books!

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(00:00:00) meet pat
(00:01:30) how the working genius has changed the way we see ourselves and what they mean
(00:08:13) what are the different “genius”
(00:18:30) couples navigating their genius
(00:23:00) it’s okay to suck at something
(00:24:55) being comfortable with the uncomfortable
(00:28:30) how the working genius can be applied so quickly
(00:30:20) are there patterns with the working genius and different careers?
(00:33:45) the human part of business
(00:39:45) confidence vs arrogance vs humility
(00:43:15) how you are in work vs at home and balancing the two
(00:50:40) navigating finding your family’s core values
(01:00:00) this is not about virtue

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305 | Couples Therapy On Camera (With Dr. John Delony)

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 21:44:00 -0000

In our most recent series, we opened up about some of the hardest topics we've discussed: “I’m not here to make you happy.” “I will let you down.” “You don’t need me.” We couldn’t see eye to eye on what they really meant.. So for this episode, we did something different. We brought in Dr. John Delony and let him break it all down (Oh boy hahaha). What started as a conversation quickly turned into real, on-the-spot couples counseling… with all of you watching. 😂 Buy 4 cartons and get the 5th free when you go to https://davidprotein.com/EASTFAM. Sign up and get 10% off at https://BetterHelp.com/EASTFAM Go to https://kachava.com and use code EASTFAM for 15% off! Love you guys! Shawn & Andrew

(00:00:00) the end to this series...

(00:01:22) the three lines that started all of this

(00:05:20) i’m not here to make you happy

(00:08:18) you don’t need me

(00:21:00) being seen, known, celebrated

(00:26:11) learning how to speak a language your spouse can hear

(00:35:11) facts and feelings

(00:43:00) needs vs wants

(00:49:50) i will let you down

(00:54:14) figuring out our own layers and protection mechanisms

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304 | things no one warned us about marriage & parenting

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 17:24:00 -0000

Marriage and parenting are often painted as beautiful, fulfilling journeys (and they are!). But there are also parts no one really talks about until you’re in the middle of them. In this episode, we’re getting real about the unexpected challenges that catch couples and parents off guard. From shifting identities and communication struggles to the mental load, loneliness, and loss of spontaneity, we’re unpacking the truths people don’t always share before saying “I do” or bringing home a baby. Whether you’re preparing for marriage, navigating early parenthood, or deep in the trenches, this honest conversation will help you feel seen, understood, and a little more prepared for what’s ahead. Love you guys! Shawn & Andrew IQBAR ➡ To get your twenty percent off, text EASTFAM to sixty-four thousand. Text EASTFAM to 6400 Wayfair ➡ Head to www.https://Wayfair.com right now to shop all things home! Olipop ➡ You can actually get a free can of OLIPOP when you buy any two cans in store. They’ll pay you back for one!! Head to www.https://drinkolipop.com/COUPLETHINGS to get a free can when you buy two BranchBasics ➡ Tossing the toxins has never been more convenient. And if you’re grabbing the Premium Starter Kit, you can still get 15% off at www.https://BranchBasics.com with our code EASTFAM

(00:00) what a spring break that was

(03:22) things no one warned us about

(04:28) the “50/50” concept

(08:00) biggest fear going into our first child

(15:21) the different types of loads we all carry

(17:58) how parenting brings out new nuances

(21:38) connection vs compatibility

(26:38) selfish vs selfless

(29:16) the roommate phase (and the phases after)

(33:39) intimacy isn’t just “sexy time”

(37:00) how quickly we adapt

(38:28) apologizing, grief, and missing the past

(45:12) speed checks and finding the right cadence

(46:43) not just having “yes men” + accepting help

(47:30) having family nearby

(48:02) protecting our time together

(48:32) the “we” pronoun

(49:10) the four-month window

(52:54) don’t assume

(53:30) life is WONDERFUL

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303 | you asked, we gave our advice

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 19:44:00 -0000

Four years ago, we recorded an episode built entirely around questions from our community- real questions from you, and our unfiltered advice in response! It ended up being one of our most-loved episodes, and listening back, it still feels just as relevant today. We’re bringing it back because the core of it hasn’t changed: people are still figuring things out, still asking the same kinds of questions, and still looking for honest, thoughtful advice. There’s something special about revisiting where we were, what we said, and seeing how it all holds up now. Whether you were there the first time or you’re hearing it for the first time now, we hope you enjoy this throwback episode and maybe even find a few answers you didn’t know you needed. Love you guys! If you haven’t tried the SKIMS Everyday Cotton collection yet, it’s definitely worth checking out. Check out www.https://covesmart.com/EASTFAM or use code EASTFAM at checkout for up to 60% off your first order! Caraway’s cookware set is a favorite for a reason, it can save you up to $190 versus buying the items individually. Plus, if you visit www.https://Carawayhome.com/EASTFAM you can take an additional 10% off your next purchase.

(00:00) bringing back an old favorite

(00:40) advice from us 4 years ago

(02:12) flying with babies

(08:50) asking for a break from the kids

(09:32) supporting your partner’s mental health(

13:05) first-time parent experiences

(16:59) how to tell if a friend likes you romantically

(20:05) encouraging healthy habits

(25:48) living with intention

(27:11) practicing less judgment

(29:12) transitioning from one to two kids

(30:43) sharing a family vision

(33:10) knowing when you're ready for kids

(34:34) finding purpose as a mom

(35:12) handling in-laws with grace

(38:06) postpartum body confidence

(39:10) living life to the fullest

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The Lie You Don’t Know You Believe | Jennie Allen

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 16:25:00 -0000

In this episode, we sit down with our friend, bestselling author, and speaker Jennie Allen. Jennie is also the founder of IF:Gathering, a global movement that equips and disciples women around the world.

Jennie has just released her newest book, The Lie You Don't Know You Believe, which explores the hidden lies many of us carry about ourselves. In the book, she unpacks how these quiet but powerful beliefs influence our decisions, our identity, and the way we pursue success and fulfillment.

One of the themes we explore in this conversation is the surprising emptiness many people feel after reaching the goals they once believed would finally make them happy- whether it’s career success, influence, financial stability, or personal milestones.

Thank you for coming on our show, Jennie! https://www.jennieallen.com/

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302 | the courage to commit

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 18:46:00 -0000

In this episode, we’re talking about OUR NEW BOOK!! After years of conversations, ideas, and believing in this project, our book is finally coming out June 9 and you can pre-order it now! https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-courage-to-commit-shawn-johnson/1148323652 We briefly discuss the overlying topic of commitment and why it’s so hard, why it matters, and what happens when you decide to truly stick with something. We’re also incredibly excited because we’ll be going on a book tour to celebrate the launch. We’ll be traveling, hosting events, doing interviews and press, and most importantly, meeting so many of you in person!!! Getting to connect with the community that has supported us through this journey is something we’re truly looking forward to. Your opinions, feedback, and support have shaped so much of what we do. The conversations we’ve had with you, the messages you’ve sent, and the ideas you’ve shared have all played a part in bringing this book to life. Thank you for being part of this journey with us. Love you guys and wee can’t wait to see you on the road! Shawn & Andrew Get a free can of OLIPOP when you buy any two — learn more at https://drinkolipop.com/COUPLETHINGS David is offering our listeners a special deal: buy 4 cartons and get the 5th free when you go to www.https://davidprotein.com/EASTFAM. Stick with your wellness goals. Go to www.https://kachava.com and use code EASTFAM for 15% off. Home Chef is offering our listeners 50% OFF and free shipping for your first box PLUS free dessert for life! Go to www.https://HomeChef.com/EASTFAM.

(00:00) how has it already been almost 3 years
(01:06) why we decided to write this book
(04:00) how we actually wrote the book
(06:20) the book format and how it reflects our personalities
(08:11) how writing the book changed our lives
(10:05) unlocking fulfillment through commitment
(15:30) what the podcast has taught us over the years
(20:20) breaking down the three sections of the book
(27:10) the hardest and most surprising part of writing it
(36:20) why the new thing isn’t always the better thing
(38:31) who this book is really for
(43:25) everything happening around the book launch

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Wake Up Your Life: Hal Elrod on the Miracle Morning

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 19:48:00 -0000

In this episode, we sit down with Hal Elrod, bestselling author of The Miracle Morning, to explore the habits and mindset shifts that can transform your life. Hal shares the story behind his life-changing morning routine and how the S.A.V.E.R.S. method — Silence, Affirmations, Visualization, Exercise, Reading, and Scribing — has helped millions take control of their days before the world takes control of them. We also dive into his personal journey of overcoming a near-fatal car accident and a battle with cancer, and how those experiences shaped his philosophy on resilience, emotional responsibility, and choosing faith over fear. This conversation is packed with practical strategies for building discipline, elevating your mindset, and creating extraordinary results through small, consistent actions. If you're looking to upgrade your mornings — and ultimately your life — this episode delivers both inspiration and a clear roadmap to get started. We enjoyed this interview so much and hope you did as well! Love you guys, Shawn & Andrew (00:00:00) how we met hal (00:02:45) the milestones that changed hal’s life (00:07:45) the five-minute rule (00:09:25) accepting what we can’t change vs resisting reality (00:13:30) unwavering faith — but faith in what? (00:21:15) the miracle equation (00:31:10) learning to pay attention to feedback (00:33:19) the miracle morning (00:40:20) discovering your gifts and “divine” calling (00:44:44) chosen convictions vs personality traits (00:49:10) navigating cancer (00:57:50) unlimited potential (01:00:30) the “there is no other option” mentality (01:04:52) choosing the mindset that leads to a fulfilled life (01:10:07) balancing miracle morning in different seasons of life

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301| take this for what it’s worth

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 01:38:00 -0000

In this episode we dive into one of humanity’s oldest and biggest questions: faith. If thousands of religions exist, what does it really mean to choose a God? Is faith something we inherit, something we discover, or something we decide? This isn’t about winning an argument — it’s about exploring the deep questions that shape how we live our lives. Whether you're religious, spiritual, agnostic, or atheist, this conversation invites you to think critically about what gives life meaning. Join the discussion in the comments! Love you guys, Shawn & Andrew Check out www.https://covesmart.com/EASTFAM or use code EASTFAM at checkout for up to 60% off your first order! Sign up and get 10% off at www.https://BetterHelp.com/EASTFAM Join at www.https://RocketMoney.com/eastfam Head to www.https://Wayfair.com right now to shop all things home.

(00:00:00) our why for this

(00:02:45) how we broke down our thoughts on this

(00:04:40) faith in the uncertain

(00:18:08) the difference between faith, hope, and knowing it isn’t all “you”

(00:26:25) what faith really means

(00:28:46) the game you play in life is an indicator of what you serve

(00:39:25) what comes to mind when we think about god

(00:45:08) the christian definition of god and what it means to us

(00:52:34) how everyone makes sense of faith differently

(01:02:42) the benefits of daily practices and how we see faith

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300| what it's like competing in the olympics + the final recap

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 19:43:00 -0000

Two weeks. Countless moments. One unforgettable Olympics.

In this final episode of the series, we look back at the biggest highlights, surprise upsets, breakout stars, and powerful stories that shaped the Games.

With perspective from someone who has competed at the Olympics, we talk about what these moments truly mean for the athletes, the legacy of the competition, and what we’ll remember long after the torch goes out.

Let us know in the comments, what was your favorite sport or moment to watch?

Love you guys,

Shawn & Andrew

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(00:00) concluding the olympic series & lindsey vonn

(02:19) the u.s. hockey teams coming out on top

(06:56) medal count: the u.s. brings home 12 golds

(09:14) alysa liu bringing a new wave to the olympics

(13:33) a shutout streak & a few spoilers 😉

(15:07) all about the world of skating

(19:27) slope standards & weather delays

(28:45) the speed skating accident

(32:26) freeski madness

(34:40) monobob, monobob, monobob

(35:35) the u.s. flag bearers

(36:13) a married couple making history

(38:48) sub-six-minute miles

(40:34) most-watched u.s. games since 2014

(41:40) we love the olympics!

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Surviving Special Forces with Brianna LaPaglia: Our Story

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 18:34:00 -0000

In this episode, we sit down with Brianna LaPaglia (Brianna Chickenfry) for one of her most honest conversations yet. She opens up about her life, the relationships that shaped her, and what it was really like to face the grueling challenges of Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test. Brianna shares moments the cameras didn’t capture, the obstacles that pushed her to her limits, and the lessons she took away from an experience that changed her forever. On top of that, we dive into our unexpected friendship, how it started, and the bond that grew out of shared experiences. Laughs, raw honesty, and real-life stories make this conversation one you won’t want to miss!! Whether you’re a fan of reality TV, curious about the life of Brianna Chickenfry, or just love real, unfiltered conversations about life, love, and resilience, this episode has something for you. We love you Brianna!! Love you guys, Shawn & Andrew

(00:00) all about brianna
(01:06) end of an era
(03:37) the start of her journey
(05:57) the “party” background
(09:33) why special forces
(12:27) andrew’s soapbox
(14:28) negative self-talk & healing
(19:37) the impact of the internet
(23:00) toughest special forces challenge
(26:30) what really happened during “murder ball”
(31:29) bri’s creative process & heart for family
(39:17) how bri almost lost her leg
(41:32) hobbies, work, goals & purpose
(44:20) most shocking & favorite moments from special forces

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299 | What REALLY Happens at the Olympics… (Q&A)

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 18:15:00 -0000

We’ve been absolutely hooked watching the 2026 Winter Games and after our last breakdown, it was clear you had a lot of questions about my experience and what it’s really like as an athlete at the Olympics! So we went straight to Instagram, pulled your questions, and nothing was off limits. In this Olympics Q&A, we break down: • What the Olympic Village is really like • The pressure of competing on the world stage • What’s changed heading into 2026 • My honest thoughts on this year’s Winter Games There’s so much that doesn’t make the broadcast and as someone who’s lived it, I’m giving you the real perspective!

We mentioned this in the intro, but here is a list of our favorite sports movies for families https://familymade.com/sportmovies Also if we didn’t get to your question, drop it in the comments for part two, we love you guys!!

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(00:00) olympics being so unified for everyone and our family
(03:47) how do they navigate “cheating” and gear meeting all olympics standards
(14:47) “patriotic” for the world
(15:42) if we were in the olympic games…
(17:16) the inside look at the olympic villages
(23:58) food at the olympic villages
(26:44) two cities how many olympic villages?
(30:13) how often can you see family as a competing athlete?
(31:38) olympic rings tattoo
(32:30) dream olympic host city!
(36:39) different sports getting different attempts
(44:31) cherished olympic moment
(46:26) tuning out the noise
(49:00) navigating a hard coach vs a demeaning coach
(52:48) easier to watch on tv :)
(53:44) coming back to reality after the olympics

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298 | our honest reactions to the 2026 winter olympics

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 23:24:00 -0000

The 2026 Winter Olympics are already chaotic, emotional, and absolutely SO FUN to watch. This week, we’re breaking it all down from a perspective you don’t usually get. Let us know below what your favorites so far have been and if you're following along too!! Can't wait to hear from you guys :)

Here’s a page with all the family-friendly sports movies we mentioned at the beginning too: www.familymade.com/sportmovies Love you guys! Shawn & Andrew David is offering our listeners a special deal: buy 4 cartons and get the 5th free when you go to www.https://davidprotein.com/EASTFAM BetterHelp makes it easy to get matched online with a qualified therapist. Sign up and get 10% off at www.https://BetterHelp.com/EASTFAM. For a limited time, Home Chef is offering my listeners FIFTY PERCENT OFF and free shipping for your first box PLUS free dessert for life! www.https://homechef.com/EASTFAM for FIFTY PERCENT OFF your first box and free dessert for life! If you want to try it yourself, you can actually get a free can of OLIPOP — buy any two cans in store and they’ll pay you back for one. Just go to www.https://drinkolipop.com/COUPLETHINGS to learn more.

(00:00) the whole family is glued to the tv!

(02:55) our current media consumption

(07:18) our new series

(11:38) lindsey vonn’s comeback

(17:08) go team usa!

(19:05) opening ceremonies fits were so fresh

(23:27) our favorite parts of the olympics

(28:09) $200k for every team usa athlete

(34:04) team usa wins gold in figure skating

(37:38) madison chock and evan bates

(39:11) the curling squad

(41:45) slopestyle, halfpipe, and more

(43:10) team usa sends its largest-ever winter olympics delegation

(44:57) eileen gu and balancing life outside the olympics

(46:06) a mother–son duo

(47:22) a speed skating update

(49:03) snowboarding big air

(50:30) current medal count

(50:55) our favorite events

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an electric interview

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 18:12:00 -0000

In this conversation, we explore a very important conversation and touch on parenting in a modern world, making informed choices around health and wellness, and why legacy isn’t built through grand gestures, but through small, consistent decisions made over time. The daily ride to school is an overlooked public health issue, how diesel exhaust impacts children’s development, and why electric school buses offer immediate, tangible benefits for kids, families, and communities. Duncan breaks down what makes fleet electrification uniquely challenging — and how Highland removes the financial and logistical barriers so school districts can focus on what matters most: education. From local school districts to the global stage of the LA28 Olympic & Paralympic Games, this episode is a reminder that progress doesn’t always mean reinventing the wheel — sometimes it means making something familiar healthier, quieter, and better for the next generation. Love you guys! Shawn & Andrew

(00:00) duncan & highland electric fleets — overview

(02:40) meet duncan

(06:04) curating meaningful experiences with your kids

(07:44) duncan’s how and why

(10:29) why join a startup in this industry

(15:00) what highland electric fleets does

(17:23) the benefits of electric fleets

(20:50) a community-driven mission

(24:35) la school districts + la28

(30:35) efficiency of this energy source

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297 | I will let you down

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 00:15:00 -0000

This is the final episode in this series. After “It’s Not My Job to Make You Happy” and “We Don’t Need Each Other,” this conversation lands on a hard but honest truth: we will let each other down. This episode isn’t about blame or perfection—it’s about vulnerability, marriage, and the realities we don’t always say out loud. These conversations are shared with the hope that honesty might help someone else feel less alone. Please be mindful in the comments. If something resonates with you, we’d love to hear your thoughts and experiences. Love you guys! Shawn & Andrew Cove ▶ Check out Cove at https://www.covesmart.com/EASTFAM or use code EASTFAM at checkout for up to 70% off your first order. IQJoe ▶ To get your twenty percent off, text EASTFAM to sixty-four thousand. Text EASTFAM to 64000. That’s EASTFAM to 64000. Message and data rates may apply. See terms for details. Wildgrain ▶ Right now, Wildgrain is offering our listeners thirty dollars off your first box — plus free croissants for life — when you go to https://www.Wildgrain.com/EASTFAM to start your subscription today. Rocket Money ▶ Let Rocket Money help you reach your financial goals faster. Join at https://www.RocketMoney.com/EASTFAM Momentous ▶ Get up to 35% off your first order using our QR code on screen or use my code SHAWNANDREW to try Momentous Creatine Chews for yourself. Follow our podcast Instagram ▶ https://www.instagram.com/shawnandandrewpods/ Follow My Instagram ▶ https://www.instagram.com/ShawnJohnson Follow My Tik Tok ▶ https://www.tiktok.com/@shawnjohnson Shop My LTK Page ▶ https://www.shopltk.com/explore/shawnjohnson Like the Facebook page! ▶ https://www.facebook.com/ShawnJohnson Follow Andrew’s Instagram ▶ https://www.instagram.com/AndrewDEast Andrew’s Tik Tok ▶ https://www.tiktok.com/@andrewdeast?lang=en

(00:00:00) i will let you down

(00:00:50) life updates

(00:05:50) let’s dive into why “i will let you down”

(00:09:16) being self-sufficient out of a “need”

(00:11:03) the three statements in this series and how they were formed

(00:20:20) setting the bar for ourselves

(00:26:44) these words — what they mean to each other vs. their intent

(00:32:47) the halo around our vows and the future

(00:38:54) releasing silenced pressure

(00:44:30) preserving the promise

(00:47:50) humility and repair

(00:52:06) exceptions to the fairytale

(00:55:00) being each other’s beneficial adversary

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296 | we don't need each other anymore

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 21:59:00 -0000

This episode got raw. In Episode 2 of our series, we sit down as husband and wife and say the words that made us most vulnerable: we don’t need each other. What started as an honest conversation turned emotional—tears, tension, disagreements, and a level of vulnerability we’ve never shared publicly. We talk about breaking free from co-dependency, redefining partnership, and what it actually means to choose each other instead of needing each other to survive. We’d love to hear your thoughts— 👉 Did this episode resonate with you? 👉 Did it challenge how you see relationships? 👉 Any insights or personal experiences you want to share? Please keep the conversation respectful and open. This space is for reflection, not judgment.

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(00:00) we don’t need each other
(03:00) accolades, do they matter?
(10:43) what’s factual vs what’s emotional
(15:00) “it doesn’t mean anything if you’re by yourself”
(18:47) can you have an integrated, codependent marriage?
(26:05) we can, but we’re better as a team
(31:11) “i could, but is that what i want?”
(38:22) choosing each other
(43:56) we don’t know, but we’re trying
(52:16) is the grass greener? can i do this alone?

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295 | your happiness is not my responsibility

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 21:04:00 -0000

Well... This series wasn’t planned. It started with us unpacking three phrases that have hit our marriage the hardest: “It’s not my job to make you happy.” “We don’t need each other.” “I’m going to let you down.” Each episode breaks down one of these conversation starters—and what followed was not easy. There are tears. There are real-time arguments. And there are very honest conversations we almost kept private. This is Part 1 of a three-part series. Parts 2 and 3 are coming over the next two weeks—stay tuned. We’d love to hear your thoughts in the comments below. Do you agree? Have you had these conversations in your own relationship? ALSO — we have a BOOK. We’re so excited to finally share The Courage to Commit, releasing June 9, 2026.

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(00:00) the series we never planned for

(01:56) I’m not here to make you happy!

(04:09) life updates (reminder, this is a repost episode)

(06:10) why we are doing this & how we disagree

(14:20) “the point isn’t the “happiness”, it’s about support”

(23:23) viewing emotions (andrew's pov)

(29:50) being fully known and loved

(34:04) do you run away if there is no happiness?

(39:45) balancing the variables

(44:18) marriage isn’t about your happiness

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294 | holiday chaos is over.. now what?

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 21:14:00 -0000

Thank you to GoGURT for sponsoring today's episode! Try the GoGURT Simply we talked about in this episode, it’s amazing! ▶ https://bit.ly/3HCC0BY Life after the holidays hits different 😅 In this episode we’re talking all about getting back into routines — the emotions, the chaos, the resets, and the small things that are helping our family find rhythm again. From first-week-back realities to simple hacks for calmer mornings, we’re sharing what’s actually working (and what’s definitely still a work in progress). Plus, a big shoutout to Go-GURT Simply!! Our kid and parent approved, grab-and-go snack this new year that is simply delicious. We love having them stocked in the fridge (and freezer!) for busy days, quick breakfasts, and constant snack requests. Tell us in the comments.... what are your best family routine reset hacks? Love you guys! Shawn & Andrew ▶ David is offering our listeners a special deal: buy 4 cartons and get the 5th free when you go to https://www.davidprotein.com/EASTFAM. ▶ Rewild your nutrition at https://www.kachava.com and use code EASTFAM. New customers get twenty dollars off an order of two bags or more, now through the 31st. ▶ Let Rocket Money help you reach your financial goals faster. Join at https://www.RocketMoney.com/EASTFAM Subscribe to our newsletter ▶ https://www.familymade.com/newsletter Follow our podcast Instagram ▶ https://www.instagram.com/shawnandandrewpods/ Follow My Instagram ▶ https://www.instagram.com/ShawnJohnson Follow My Tik Tok ▶ https://www.tiktok.com/@shawnjohnson Shop My LTK Page ▶ https://www.shopltk.com/explore/shawnjohnson Like the Facebook page! ▶ https://www.facebook.com/ShawnJohnson Follow Andrew’s Instagram ▶ https://www.instagram.com/AndrewDEast Andrew’s Tik Tok ▶ https://www.tiktok.com/@andrewdeast?lang=en#GoGURTPartner #BacktoSchool #ShawnAndAndrewPods #Family

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293 | this will be your best year yet

Wed, 07 Jan 2026 19:32:00 -0000

We’re back with our goal setting methods for 2026! Today we sat down and went over our individual, relational and family goals for this year. This is something Andrew and I do every single year and it’s been so beneficial to set tangible goals for ourselves and re-evaluate as the year goes on. We would love for you to set your own goals and we’ve provided our free template below to help you get started. Let us know how it goes! Love you guys! Shawn and Andrew Download our FREE Goal Setting Method ▶ https://www.familymade.com/vision-setting

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(00:00) why this has changed our life in every way
(05:35) the power of reflecting on our goals
(12:04) what “goal setting” actually looks like
(25:55) after the five-minute timer
(28:12) how goal setting helps plan the year
(31:46) priming yourself for goal setting
(35:30) our personal goals for 2026

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292 | what a year it's been

Wed, 31 Dec 2025 22:43:00 -0000

In this episode, we’re taking a moment to reflect on our past year together- and honestly, what a year it’s been. We’re walking through everything that happened: the trips we never imagined we’d take, the amazing guests we've had on this show, the chaos that came with doing Special Forces, writing our upcoming book, settling into a new house, and all the unexpected highs and lows in between. This year challenged us, stretched us, and changed us in ways we’re still processing, but it also reminded us how lucky we are to do life- and this podcast, together. Most importantly, we just want to say thank you. We truly wouldn’t be here without you- our listeners. Your support, messages, and encouragement mean more to us than we can ever fully explain. We’re beyond grateful to have this community and so excited to celebrate another year of Couple Things with you. Here’s to what’s next 🤍 Love you guys! Shawn and Andrew Omaha Steaks ▶ Save big on gourmet gifts and more holiday favorites with Omaha Steaks. Visit https://www.OmahaSteaks.com. And for an extra $35 off, use code EASTFAM at checkout!!

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(00:00) why a year in review
(00:42) moving into our new house
(01:45) our special forces experience
(02:23) a brand new book
(03:39) the trip of a lifetime
(06:10) college game day and pvf
(06:35) beam kids + instant hydration
(07:14) charity involvement
(07:45) tijuana, family trips, a doctorate & more
(11:40) how much you all loved the special forces episodes
(16:25) connecting with arthur brooks
(20:14) more special forces love
(21:50) behind the scenes at the olympics
(24:42) special forces and cutting back commentary
(25:45) getting to interview the best people
(32:21) comments from you all
(32:55) this year’s stats
(34:26) what we’re grateful for in 2025 + looking ahead to 2026

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291 | Nothings Off Limits

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 22:00:00 -0000

We opened up a Q&A on Instagram and told you nothing was off limits… and you did not disappoint. In this episode, we’re answering the wild, vulnerable, uncomfortable, and spicy questions you sent in. If you’ve ever been curious, nosy, or just wanted the uncut version, this one’s for you. 😂

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(00:00:00) back to our regular programming

(00:04:58) let’s end the year with a nothing-is-off-limits q&a

(00:05:29) comment of the day

(00:07:59) how much do we care about what people think of us?

(00:10:31) what do we argue most about?

(00:13:29) how do we make our money?

(00:18:02) handling different sex drives

(00:21:41) cremated or buried?

(00:23:22) how long until you’d marry again?

(00:24:18) being intentional about my relationship with food and aware of triggers

(00:26:29) starting fresh on youtube

(00:27:37) how faith shapes partnerships

(00:27:47) working through parenting guilt

(00:29:55) what happened to our coffee project?

(00:30:54) our current insecurities

(00:33:45) postpartum mama on health, fitness, and supplements

(00:35:01) mental health check-in

(00:38:06) handling different political viewpoints

(00:40:20) celebrity look-alike

(00:41:20) some things are off-limits 👀

(00:42:07) how we handle it when our spouse “lets us down”

(00:45:25) our current plan for our dream compound

(00:47:25) supporting your spouse through a miscarriage

(00:49:46) social media and marriage

(00:51:56) how do we “chill”?

(00:53:40) relationships with our in-laws

(00:54:30) top-of-the-list spicy times

(00:56:45) the products we promote and why

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290 | the redemption episode

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0000

we decided to dedicate this episode of the podcast to a topic that’s both messy and powerful: redemption and second chances. in this episode, we talk through real-life examples, unpack what it actually means to see someone grow and change, and explore how to recognize when a second chance is deserved versus when boundaries need to stay in place. it’s a conversation about the complexity of human relationships, the courage it takes to offer grace, and the unexpected ways redemption can show up when you least expect it. we dive into the messy, emotional, and ultimately hopeful process of giving people the opportunity to do better—and what that can teach all of us about empathy, trust, and forgiveness.

Love you guys,

Shawn and Andrew

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(00:00) we believe everyone deserves redemption

(11:40) tabloids, social media, and headlines don’t tell the full story

(17:11) are there asterisks to redemption?

(20:46) how do we create a world with less harm?

(23:40) the idea of “good” or “bad” being tied to feeling loved

(27:20) we are all on the same playing field

(31:50) people’s comments on who is “deserving” of redemption

(37:40) the foundational lessons we teach kids but forget as adults

(40:45) marriage, redemption, and owning our mistakes

(47:40) pause, stay curious, and keep standing in “the race”

(51:51) practices and reflections for a redemption mindset

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Faith, Mental Health & MLB Life — The Burgers’ Story

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 16:10:00 -0000

In this episode, we sit down with Jake and Ashlyn Burger- a powerhouse couple whose story blends faith, resilience, and purpose. Jake is a MLB player known not just for his talent on the field, but for his openness about mental health and the challenges that shaped his career. Ashlyn, a former athlete herself, brings warmth, honesty, and strength, and together they’ve built a platform that goes far beyond sports. The Burgers are also the founders of the Burger Family Foundation, created to support mental health initiatives and give back to communities in meaningful, accessible ways. https://www.burgerfamilyfoundation.org/about Through their foundation, they’ve become advocates for transparency, encouragement, and breaking the stigma around mental health conversations, especially for young athletes. In this conversation, we dove into everything from Jake’s journey through injuries and setbacks, to how the couple balances life, marriage, and being parents. We touched on their heart behind the foundation, their passion for serving others, an inside look at their relationship and the realities of navigating MLB life as a family, and the vulnerable moments that shaped their perspective. We had lots of laughs with our new friends and can't wait to hear what you guys think!! Love you guys! Shawn and Andrew Subscribe to our newsletter ▶ https://www.familymade.com/newsletter Follow our podcast Instagram ▶ https://www.instagram.com/shawnandandrewpods/ Follow My Instagram ▶ https://www.instagram.com/ShawnJohnson Follow My Tik Tok ▶ https://www.tiktok.com/@shawnjohnson Shop My LTK Page ▶ https://www.shopltk.com/explore/shawnjohnson Like the Facebook page! ▶ https://www.facebook.com/ShawnJohnson Follow Andrew’s Instagram ▶ https://www.instagram.com/AndrewDEast Andrew’s Tik Tok ▶ https://www.tiktok.com/@andrewdeast?lang=en

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289 | end of year LIVE Q&A

Wed, 03 Dec 2025 18:10:00 -0000

Coming to you LIVE answering all your hot topic questions for us…. Special Forces, life updates, our new house, the past few weeks.. and even more exiting, maybe teasing a NEW project coming next year!! 👀 Drop all your questions below and we’ll cover as much as we can!! Love you guys, Shawn and Andrew SKIMS ▶ If you’re still working through your holiday list, the SKIMS Holiday Shop is officially open now at SKIMS.com/couplethings KACHAVA ▶ Go to kachava.com and use code EASTFAM for 15% off your next order! Omaha Steaks ▶ Visit OmahaSteaks.com for 50% off sitewide during their Sizzle All the Way Sale. And for an extra $35 off, use promo code EASTFAM at checkout. Terms apply. See site for details. Subscribe to our newsletter ▶ https://www.familymade.com/newsletter Follow our podcast Instagram ▶ https://www.instagram.com/shawnandandrewpods/ Follow My Instagram ▶ https://www.instagram.com/ShawnJohnson Follow My Tik Tok ▶ https://www.tiktok.com/Shawnjohnson Shop My LTK Page ▶ https://www.shopltk.com/explore/shawnjohnson Like the Facebook page! ▶ https://www.facebook.com/ShawnJohnson Follow Andrew’s Instagram ▶ https://www.instagram.com/AndrewDEast Andrew’s Tik Tok ▶ https://www.tiktok.com/Andrewdeast?lang=en

(00:00) WE ARE LIVE
(01:39) house and moving updates
(11:30) shout out to the best community
(12:43) being proud of andrew
(14:35) videos from home and how our family got updated
(15:40) the ds on dancing with the stars?
(16:48) no cameras on vs. cameras off for the interrogation
(19:08) shawn could never do the cold
(20:21) we want someone with the last name east to cross the finish line
(20:43) how it was reuniting after the show
(22:09) details about the mic pack we wore
(23:00) andrew’s broken ribs
(23:55) the after-show trauma
(25:26) did we ever want to vw? (let me know if this should be “volunteer” or something else!)
(33:00) our favorite trips from this year
(34:26) how we navigate trying to be present in the home
(37:30) our manuscript is done
(39:13) going from 2 to 3 kids
(43:00) how to balance 2 under 2
(46:12) send your baby shower and wedding invites our way :)
(47:09) navigating being active during pregnancy
(48:30) do we want more kids? 👀
(49:40) staying firm in our faith
(50:45) our christmas traditions
(53:35) our current 2026 goals

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288: THE FINALE: Our Honest Debrief (Shawn Won!)

Wed, 26 Nov 2025 17:17:00 -0000

We made it to the FINALE- and nothing could’ve prepared us for what this last episode threw at us. At this point, we were exhausted, worn down, and hanging on by whatever grit we had left. The DS pushed us into the most intense test of the entire course: capture, interrogation, zero sleep, and moments that forced us to stay locked in when our minds wanted to tap out. We are so proud of each other walking into that final challenge together and we’re even more grateful you’ve been watching along with us. This finale was raw, surreal, and honestly one of the hardest things we’ve ever done. Can’t wait to hear what you think and wrap up this wild journey with you. Love, Shawn & Andrew From Shawn: Self doubt has creeped in over the years… after retirement, a failed comeback, and 3 kids. I wondered if I could. I feared I couldn’t. But dang….. it sure feels good knowing I did! I finished! It hurt. I learned a lot. I healed a lot. I’m better for it. Thank you to the DS for pushing me. You taught me so much! Getting those smiles and hugs at the end was the greatest reward! Thank you for being the best coaches ever. And to Gia… I’m so fricken proud of you! You pushed so hard and never gave up! Love you lady!" Nurture Life ▶ Head to https://www.NurtureLife.com/EASTFAM and use code EASTFAM for 55% off your first order PLUS free shipping NOBLTravel ▶ Biggest sale yet!!! Head to https://www.NOBLTravel.com for up to 58% OFF your entire order. After you purchase, they will ask you where you heard about them. PLEASE support our show and tell them our show sent you. Subscribe to our newsletter ▶ https://www.familymade.com/newsletter Follow our podcast Instagram ▶ https://www.instagram.com/shawnandandrewpods/ Follow My Instagram ▶ https://www.instagram.com/ShawnJohnson Follow My Tik Tok ▶ https://www.tiktok.com/@shawnjohnson Shop My LTK Page ▶ https://www.shopltk.com/explore/shawnjohnson Like the Facebook page! ▶ https://www.facebook.com/ShawnJohnson Follow Andrew’s Instagram ▶ https://www.instagram.com/AndrewDEast Andrew’s Tik Tok ▶ https://www.tiktok.com/@andrewdeast?lang=en

(00:00) no more lies to hide!!!

(01:00) doing this together and what that meant to us

(02:27) the start of interrogation… but it should’ve been called something else 👀

(05:20) what we were most fearful of

(07:20) honoring my wife

(10:45) giving context as the hours ticked by

(13:50) clarifying the confusion and trying to understand the “game”

(27:20) weaving in and out of the different realities with the interrogators

(29:50) what happened for 12+ hours during interrogation

(32:50) them challenging our alibis during the dunking phase

(42:50) navigating all the processing since being off the show

(48:55) what happened after andrew left

(50:35) officially passing the course

(54:00) what it was like heading home

(56:15) closing thoughts

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287: episode 8: our hardest day on the show (so far)

Thu, 20 Nov 2025 02:57:00 -0000

Welcome to our second episode of the week to catch up with EPISODE 8! Episode 8 pushed us to another level. After an already emotional week, this episode forced us to dig deep, confront our breaking points, and show a level of vulnerability we hadn’t yet let surface. The DS stripped away anything we were still hiding, and what came out were some of the rawest, most honest moments we’ve had on the course. Tough, humbling, and a turning point in the whole experience. Let us know what you thought about this episode, and we’ll see you for the final time.... FOR FINALE EPISODE!!!!!!! Love you guys, Shawn and Andrew Rocket Money ▶ Cancel your unwanted subscriptions and reach your financial goals faster with Rocket Money. Go to https://www.RocketMoney.com/eastfam today. Kachava ▶ Your future self will thank you. Go to https://www.kachava.comand use code EASTFAM for 15% off your next order. Skims ▶ If you’re looking for the perfect cozy gift this season, Shop the best pajamas at https://www.SKIMS.com/couplethings. After you place your order, make sure to select “podcast” in the survey and choose Couple Things from the dropdown menu. Subscribe to our newsletter ▶ https://www.familymade.com/newsletter Follow our podcast Instagram ▶ https://www.instagram.com/shawnandandrewpods/ Follow My Instagram ▶ https://www.instagram.com/ShawnJohnson Follow My Tik Tok ▶ https://www.tiktok.com/@shawnjohnson Shop My LTK Page ▶ https://www.shopltk.com/explore/shawnjohnson Like the Facebook page! ▶ https://www.facebook.com/ShawnJohnson Follow Andrew’s Instagram ▶ https://www.instagram.com/AndrewDEast Andrew’s Tik Tok ▶ https://www.tiktok.com/@andrewdeast?lang=en

(00:00:00) check out our main channel youtube :)

(00:01:30) life updates

(00:07:03) answering some questions

(00:11:30) day 8’s schedule

(00:13:40) debriefing kody

(00:15:45) was shawn having an “epic downfall”?

(00:21:53) the “sickener” workout

(00:23:40) mental toughness and its different forms

(00:25:00) what does “better” really mean?

(00:27:54) anticipating the end while conquering the sickener

(00:36:35) the heat and the small moment of relaxation

(00:38:11) our perspective on the family videos and connecting with the ds

(00:40:55) waiting to get captured and getting briefed

(00:43:37) being attacked and the end beginning

(00:46:45) andrew’s perspective on navigating survival

(00:57:24) making it into the safe house and everything changing

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286 | Episode 7: The Rawest Moment of the Season

Mon, 17 Nov 2025 18:02:00 -0000

Welcome to today’s BONUS episode! We’re doing two reactions this week so we’re all caught up for the finale next week!! In Episode 7, we were hit hard. Shawn had a very real conversation with the DS about her perfectionism and what it means to keep her emotions in check. Then came the letters… and yep, they turned us into full on blubbery messes. It was emotional in the best way- probably the most meaningful challenge so far. Let us know what you thought about this episode, and we’ll see you again on Wednesday for EPISODE 8! Love you guys, Shawn and Andrew Subscribe to our newsletter ▶ https://www.familymade.com/newsletter Follow our podcast Instagram ▶ https://www.instagram.com/shawnandandrewpods/ Follow My Instagram ▶ https://www.instagram.com/ShawnJohnson Follow My Tik Tok ▶ https://www.tiktok.com/@shawnjohnson Shop My LTK Page ▶ https://www.shopltk.com/explore/shawnjohnson Like the Facebook page! ▶ https://www.facebook.com/ShawnJohnson Follow Andrew’s Instagram ▶ https://www.instagram.com/AndrewDEast Andrew’s Tik Tok ▶ https://www.tiktok.com/@andrewdeast?lang=en

(00:00) we are getting back on track

(00:58) mind maps and organizing our brains

(11:15) losing mark, christie, and the effects of murder ball

(16:16) the schedule for day 7

(17:34) the gas mask challenge and navigating our partners

(21:30) the tone change on day 7 and the power of disappointment

(23:10) letting the ds down and our own personal struggles

(25:09) andrew’s gas mask challenge

(30:08) the team’s constructive feedback moment and finding the breaking points

(32:30) shawn’s interview and the deep personal takeaways from this experience

(42:10) fox’s edits and how it has all been portrayed

(44:55) our death letters and the impact it had on us

(49:50) answering your questions

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Intentional parenting with Brook and Elizabeth Mosser

Thu, 13 Nov 2025 21:33:00 -0000

Today we sit down with Brook and Elizabeth Mosser, founders of Intentional Parents, to talk about marriage, parenting, and navigating life’s toughest challenges. From chronic illness to raising children with unique needs, they share their personal stories, practical advice, and faith-based strategies for building resilience in family life. Tune in for an honest, inspiring conversation about how to lead with intention, love, and purpose in your home :) Love you guys! Shawn & Andrew

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285 | There was a shift in Episode 5: Special Forces

Wed, 12 Nov 2025 19:40:00 -0000

We’re going back to talk about Episode 5! Last week we accidentally went ahead so let's take it back! Dang, this one was tough. We showed up to Day 5 knowing things were about to shift when the DS told anyone who had doubts to hand in their armband and leave. We saw a side of them we hadn’t seen before.We ran the brutal heat race, faced the backward dive, and left that episode more battered than we expected. We’re so grateful to have been a part of this show and can’t wait for you guys to watch how it all unfolds!

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(00:00) why we love special forces: world’s toughest test

(02:12) life updates and fall break

(04:10) thank you for your comments

(05:13) ravi and nick leaving

(07:40) honoring those who serve

(09:55) choosing to commit to the challenge and experience

(13:00) day 5 schedule and entering the psychological challenges

(18:12) the kit carry

(32:16) the candy chaos

(36:40) the trust fall begins

(41:08) andrew’s trust fall

(45:05) the nighttime beasting workout

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284 | Episode 6 Changed Everything

Thu, 06 Nov 2025 16:50:00 -0000

episode 6 hit different. after everything we’d already been through, this one pushed us to dig deeper- emotionally and mentally. We open up about the moments that broke us, the lessons that stuck, and the parts you didn’t see on screen. From exhaustion to breakthroughs, this debrief goes beyond the show and into what it really felt like to live it. Honest, raw, and a little emotional- this is our real Episode 6.

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(00:00) episode 6*

(01:03) did you catch the nash cast interview + episode 4 recap?

(02:30) last week’s highlights and halloween fun

(06:45) workouts, postman’s walk, and murderball madness

(08:08) shawn’s worst nightmare

(10:47) the memory game

(12:40) shawn takes on the postman’s walk

(17:45) andrew’s postman’s walk

(23:07) group temperature check + sprint challenge

(29:44) lunch break... and then things escalate 👀

(31:09) murderball enters the villa

(33:00) the dangers of murderball

(37:25) shawn’s possible concussion

(40:25) andrew trying to take care of shawn

(41:31) murderball injuries and a shift in tone

(47:00) losing the deckers + new team bonding

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trauma bonding with the special forces cast

Thu, 30 Oct 2025 21:31:00 -0000

GUYS!!! The full (nashville) Special Forces cast interview you’ve been waiting for! We’re spilling everything- the wildest behind-the-scenes stories, never-before-told details, emotional moments, and hilarious memories from our time on the show. From what really went down off-camera to the moments that changed us for good. It’s raw, funny, and full of surprises. We hope you're enjoying the season :) Subscribe to our newsletter ▶ https://www.familymade.com/newsletter Follow our podcast Instagram ▶ https://www.instagram.com/shawnandandrewpods/ Follow My Instagram ▶ https://www.instagram.com/ShawnJohnson Follow My Tik Tok ▶ https://www.tiktok.com/@shawnjohnson Shop My LTK Page ▶ https://www.shopltk.com/explore/shawnjohnson Like the Facebook page! ▶ https://www.facebook.com/ShawnJohnson Follow Andrew’s Instagram ▶ https://www.instagram.com/AndrewDEast Andrew’s Tik Tok ▶ https://www.tiktok.com/@andrewdeast?lang=en

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283 | We Weren't Ready For This: Episode 4

Wed, 29 Oct 2025 19:49:00 -0000

Episode 4 pushed us harder than ever- physically, mentally, and emotionally. We talk about the self-deprecating jokes which quickly turned into a deep, unexpected conversation. We also talk about the hardest challenge we've had on this show so far and the moment that almost broke us. Let us know what you think in the comments :) Love you guys! Shawn & Andrew Rocket Money ▶ Cancel your unwanted subscriptions and reach your financial goals faster with Rocket Money. Go to https://www.RocketMoney.com/eastfam today. Subscribe to our newsletter ▶ https://www.familymade.com/newsletter Follow our podcast Instagram ▶ https://www.instagram.com/shawnandandrewpods/ Follow My Instagram ▶ https://www.instagram.com/ShawnJohnson Follow My Tik Tok ▶ https://www.tiktok.com/@shawnjohnson Shop My LTK Page ▶ https://www.shopltk.com/explore/shawnjohnson Like the Facebook page! ▶ https://www.facebook.com/ShawnJohnson Follow Andrew’s Instagram ▶ https://www.instagram.com/AndrewDEast Andrew’s Tik Tok ▶ https://www.tiktok.com/@andrewdeast?lang=en

(00:00:00) was it the andrew east episode?

(00:02:55) coloring in the rest of the picture from what the episode showed

(00:06:00) when your timeline doesn’t look how you thought it would

(00:09:00) navigating the insecurity comments

(00:11:50) the bigger theme and what we learned from our time with the ds

(00:16:00) self-deprecation, why?

(00:18:00) it’s an “us” game… but who are we as individuals?

(00:21:00) thoughts on leadership

(00:27:24) being surrounded by incredible teammates

(00:29:18) this story isn’t over yet

(00:34:24) andrew’s closing thoughts on episode 4

(00:37:44) shawn’s take on the rappel

(00:42:48) andrew’s take on the rappel

(00:45:11) our housekeeping duties

(00:47:36) we thought we were done… but then came the tunnels

(00:48:50) a brand-new challenge they’ve never done before

(00:49:30) johnny didn’t make it…who’s next?

(00:50:55) crawling through gutters, tunnels, and more

(00:53:25) we have to get out of here

(00:55:25) shawn’s point of view

(00:59:00) the somber aftermath of the tunnels

(01:02:08) team and ds debrief

(01:02:55) the turning point of the show

(01:04:22) was any of it scripted?

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282 | special forces LIVE Q&A! | episode 4 and more

Thu, 23 Oct 2025 01:45:00 -0000

In this episode, we’re answering your questions LIVE about the season and sharing a few thoughts on Special Forces episode 4! (more to hear about next week!) We wanted to get to as many of your questions as we could and chat with you all in real time about this season :) Let us know what you think and tell us your favorite parts! So excited to be watching alongside all of you :) We’ll be doing this every week, so keep an eye on my Instagram for the question box with all your questions.

See you for the next episode!

Love you guys!

Shawn & Andrew

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(00:00) why a live q&a?
(00:45) advice from friends who were previously on special forces
(02:12) favorite recruits and the integrations
(04:52) the meals we ate
(07:23) how it felt to be recorded all day long
(09:19) medical exemption items
(10:24) did we lose weight on the show?
(11:11) any embarrassing moments from the show?
(13:20) was it harder physically or mentally?
(14:40) when people vw, do people leave right away?
(15:05) our toughest challenge
(16:15) was there a lot of snoring?
(16:50) our first shower and sleep after being on the show
(17:55) how it was watching each other vs doing it ourselves
(18:42) how the tunnels went…
(20:00) all about the ds
(24:10) would i join the special forces in real life?
(25:45) did gymnastics or football prepare us better?
(27:11) our first meals after the show
(29:25) another one bites the dust
(29:44) when we filmed special forces
(31:40) who surprised us the most from the cast
(32:26) how our kids navigated us being gone
(33:30) do we say bye to people who leave the show?
(34:35) what we learned from this experience
(36:50) navigating being on the show married
(39:27) everything happens for a reason
(40:20) staying in touch with the cast
(41:21) how accurate are the shows vs what we experienced in real life
(42:27) an all-star season?
(44:03) who we think should be on next season
(46:12) how the integrations worked
(47:13) if we could do it again, what would we do differently?
(48:14) how did this improve our marriage?
(51:50) new respect for military couples

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281 | episode 3: what really happened

Wed, 15 Oct 2025 19:53:00 -0000

In this episode, we’re answering your questions and sharing our honest thoughts on Special Forces episode 3! From moments you didn’t see on camera to how we really felt, we’re giving you the full, unfiltered experience. Let us know what you think and tell us your favorite parts! So excited to be watching alongside all of you :) We’ll be doing this every week, so keep an eye on my Instagram for the question box with all your questions. See you for episode 4! Love you guys! Shawn & Andrew Branch Basics ▶ Use code EASTFAM for 15% off your first order — that’s 15% off at https://www.BranchBasics.com with code EASTFAM. Omaha Steaks ▶ get an extra $35 off when you use promo code EASTFAM at checkout. Beam Kids ▶ Head to https://www.shopbeam.com/couplethings and use code COUPLETHINGS to get up to 40% off while supplies last! Subscribe to our newsletter ▶ https://www.familymade.com/newsletter Follow our podcast Instagram ▶ https://www.instagram.com/shawnandandrewpods/ Follow My Instagram ▶ https://www.instagram.com/ShawnJohnson Follow My Tik Tok ▶ https://www.tiktok.com/@shawnjohnson Shop My LTK Page ▶ https://www.shopltk.com/explore/shawnjohnson Like the Facebook page! ▶ https://www.facebook.com/ShawnJohnson Follow Andrew’s Instagram ▶ https://www.instagram.com/AndrewDEast Andrew’s Tik Tok ▶ https://www.tiktok.com/@andrewdeast?lang=en

(00:00) braces for 8 years and invisalign

(02:45) why we’re watching special forces

(04:30) heading to fall break

(05:35) dr. andrew east

(11:00) casualty carry

(17:07) we thought we had 100% of the information

(19:40) carrying a man to the helicopter

(25:49) finishing the course and everyone’s hands being ripped up

(28:00) we all failed and ran back to the cars

(30:00) camp cough, jussie leaving, and our 2-hour car ride

(33:10) the start of the ladder walk

(35:40) going in blind to the ladder walk

(37:55) our ladder walk and laughter

(43:11) the beautiful group share

(48:24) hearing everyone’s backstory and the power of it

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280 | episode 2: this episode was INTENSE

Wed, 08 Oct 2025 19:47:00 -0000

▶we’re back with episode 2 of special forces!!! in this one, we’re breaking down everything you didn’t see on camera- from how we were actually feeling in those wild moments to all the behind-the-scenes chaos that didn’t make the final cut. we’re sharing the real stories, the funny moments, and what surprised us most watching it back. grab a snack and debrief with us, it’s a good one :) Love you guys! Shawn & Andrew ROCKET MONEY ▶ Cancel your unwanted subscriptions and reach your financial goals faster with Rocket Money. Go to https://RocketMoney.com/eastfam today. BEAM ▶ Head to https://shopbeam.com/couplethings and use code COUPLETHINGS to get up to 40% off while supplies last! SKIMS ▶ Shop our favorite bras and underwear at https://SKIMS.com. NURTURE LIFE ▶ head to https://NurtureLife.com/EASTFAM and use our code EASTFAM for 55% off your first order PLUS free shipping. GOGURT ▶ Try the new GoGURT protein we talked about, it’s amazing! ▶ https://bit.ly/3HCC0BY Subscribe to our newsletter ▶ https://www.familymade.com/newsletter Follow our podcast Instagram ▶ https://www.instagram.com/shawnandandrewpods/ Follow My Instagram ▶ https://www.instagram.com/ShawnJohnson Follow My Tik Tok ▶ https://www.tiktok.com/@shawnjohnson Shop My LTK Page ▶ https://www.shopltk.com/explore/shawnjohnson Like the Facebook page! ▶ https://www.facebook.com/ShawnJohnson Follow Andrew’s Instagram ▶ https://www.instagram.com/AndrewDEast Andrew’s Tik Tok ▶ https://www.tiktok.com/@andrewdeast?lang=en

(00:00:00) there’s no way they can show it all
(00:01:25) our daily morning routine
(00:04:52) what wasn’t shown on the show
(00:07:45) getting the day started
(00:13:30) heading toward the dam
(00:15:00) a race to the top
(00:17:27) coming up on the plane
(00:20:00) it’s made to make you feel alone
(00:21:30) our plane experience
(00:30:44) figuring out strategies and executing them
(00:32:44) what happened to eva?
(00:38:24) loading up and heading to lunch
(00:39:46) heading to the fight
(00:45:20) the rules of the game and what it was like to watch
(00:48:35) our perspectives
(00:49:40) andrew’s fight
(00:53:40) shawn’s fight
(00:58:30) “don’t get blood on my gloves!”
(01:00:59) bonding with bri
(01:02:40) ending the day and the somberness

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The Science of Happiness with Arthur Brooks

Thu, 02 Oct 2025 18:48:00 -0000

Join us for an insightful conversation with Arthur Brooks, one of today’s leading voices on happiness, purpose, and living a meaningful life. We dive into what truly makes us fulfilled, how to navigate life’s transitions, and practical ways to build a life you love. Whether you’re seeking more joy, clarity, or balance, Arthur shares wisdom drawn from decades of research, teaching, and writing including his bestselling book The Happiness Files. We’d love to hear from you! Comment below with your own experiences, lessons, or questions about happiness and purpose, and share this conversation with someone who might need a little inspiration today :) Love you guys! Shawn & Andrew Subscribe to our newsletter ▶ https://www.familymade.com/newsletter Follow our podcast Instagram ▶ https://www.instagram.com/shawnandandrewpods/ Follow My Instagram ▶ https://www.instagram.com/ShawnJohnson Follow My Tik Tok ▶ https://www.tiktok.com/@shawnjohnson Shop My LTK Page ▶ https://www.shopltk.com/explore/shawnjohnson Like the Facebook page! ▶ https://www.facebook.com/ShawnJohnson Follow Andrew’s Instagram ▶ https://www.instagram.com/AndrewDEast Andrew’s Tik Tok ▶ https://www.tiktok.com/@andrewdeast?lang=en

(00:00:00) all about arthur (00:02:36) the academia journey of finding a university (00:03:53) why do you write so many books? (00:07:13) happiness business & loving your enemies (00:09:50) is happiness, meaning? (00:11:18) enjoyment vs. satisfaction (00:15:53) high ambition vs. wanting less (00:21:50) performance-related anxiety (00:25:40) strivers are going to strive (00:27:40) can we learn that things can be fulfilling and also difficult? (00:29:44) money does not = fulfillment (00:31:56) starting at ground level of happiness (00:36:15) do you feel happier? (00:38:07) how to know if your feeling is appropriate in arguments (00:41:33) immediate emotions and emotional reactions (00:46:29) dealing with gloom (00:48:05) how arthur organizes information in his mind (00:54:15) adding faith into the research of happiness (00:58:22) how can you make people curious of a faith-based life? (01:03:10) “is he stronger than daddy” (01:05:00) closing question

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279 | episode 1: the untold moments from Special Forces

Wed, 01 Oct 2025 22:43:00 -0000

In this episode, we’re answering your questions and sharing our honest thoughts on Special Forces episode 1! From moments you didn’t see on camera to how we really felt, we’re giving you the full, unfiltered experience. Let us know what you think and tell us your favorite parts! So excited to be watching alongside all of you :) We’ll be doing this every week, so keep an eye on my Instagram for the question box with all your questions. See you for episode 2! Love you guys! Shawn & Andrew ▶ Guys. https://www.Dupe.com really is that simple. No account, no signup. Just type “dupe.com/” before any product URL and watch the magic happen. ▶ Go to https://www.kachava.com and use code EASTFAM for 15% off your next order. Subscribe to our newsletter ▶ https://www.familymade.com/newsletter Follow our podcast Instagram ▶ https://www.instagram.com/shawnandandrewpods/ Follow My Instagram ▶ https://www.instagram.com/ShawnJohnson Follow My Tik Tok ▶ https://www.tiktok.com/@shawnjohnson Shop My LTK Page ▶ https://www.shopltk.com/explore/shawnjohnson Like the Facebook page! ▶ https://www.facebook.com/ShawnJohnson Follow Andrew’s Instagram ▶ https://www.instagram.com/AndrewDEast Andrew’s Tik Tok ▶ https://www.tiktok.com/@andrewdeast?lang=en

(00:00:00) why we are so stoked about this

(00:01:47) the psych evaluations

(00:05:40) our weeks at home prepping

(00:10:06) the packing list

(00:12:24) living the high life

(00:13:19) time away from the kids and why we said yes

(00:16:45) how real was it? was there an incentive?

(00:26:33) the beginning of day 1

(00:32:50) first workout challenge

(00:35:00) changing into our new kit

(00:38:00) the helicopter rappel

(00:47:38) no rest, right into the next one

(00:51:40) gasping, pain, am i going to pass out?

(00:53:30) the running punishment

(00:55:45) the power of bonding

(00:56:40) hearing “recruits” and absorbing all the details

(00:59:10) what was in our bergen backpack

(01:00:00) our sleeping arrangements and food

(01:03:30) middle of the night wake up call

(01:06:43) reflecting on the first night

(01:07:40) what we were most shocked by

(01:09:15) were there any instructions?

(01:10:20) what can and can't we talk about?

(01:10:54) could we cheer one another on and show affection?

(01:11:35) when can you eat and go to the bathroom?

(01:12:28) co-stars we connected with

(01:13:29) are the ds that intense always?

(01:13:50) cast mates that we clashed with 👀

(01:14:07) all the mud!!!

(01:15:26) were medical teams always around?

(01:16:16) our favorite ds

(01:17:20) how’d you all sleep?

(01:17:45) who surprised us most and where can i watch?

(01:18:14) how did the helicopter rappel work?

(01:18:44) our why

(01:19:39) shortest and longest amounts we slept

(01:20:08) did it help having each other?

(01:20:40) ptsd?

(01:21:35) how often could we shower?

(01:22:25) how far until they intervene?

(01:23:42) was it scripted? could you drink coffee?

(01:25:59) were we worried about being injured?

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278 | WE’RE ON SPECIAL FORCES!

Wed, 24 Sep 2025 23:05:00 -0000

In this episode, we’re finally spilling a secret we kept for far too long.. which is all about our time on SPECIAL FORCES!! We take you through the experience day by day- what it was really like to be on the show, how we tackled it together as a couple, the ways it pushed us to our absolute limits, and how it broke us down (in the best way possible). Tune in tomorrow at 9PM Eastern on FOX (and every Thursday after that!)- and if you miss it live, you can catch it streaming the next day on Hulu. We’ll be recapping each episode here on the podcast, so we hope you watch along with us, share your thoughts, and join the conversation :) This was truly the most incredible journey we’ve ever been on, and we’re beyond honored to have been chosen. We are SO excited to relive it with you all, let’s do this! @RealityClubFox Love you guys! Shawn & Andrew ▶ Head to https://www.HomeChef.com/EASTFAM for 50% off your first box and free dessert for life ▶ Guys. https://www.Dupe.com really is that simple. No account, no signup. Just type “dupe.com/” before any product URL and watch the magic happen. ▶ You’ve never tasted strawberry like this. Go to https://www.kachava.com and use code EASTFAM for 15% off your next order. ▶ Click https://www.BranchBasics.com to shop their Premium Starter Kit and use our code EASTFAM for 15% off. ▶ Try the new GoGURT protein we talked about, it’s amazing! ▶ https://bit.ly/3HCC0BY Subscribe to our newsletter ▶ https://www.familymade.com/newsletter Follow our podcast Instagram ▶ https://www.instagram.com/shawnandandrewpods/ Follow My Instagram ▶ https://www.instagram.com/ShawnJohnson Follow My Tik Tok ▶ https://www.tiktok.com/@shawnjohnson Shop My LTK Page ▶ https://www.shopltk.com/explore/shawnjohnson Like the Facebook page! ▶ https://www.facebook.com/ShawnJohnson Follow Andrew’s Instagram ▶ https://www.instagram.com/AndrewDEast Andrew’s Tik Tok ▶ https://www.tiktok.com/@andrewdeast?lang=en

(00:00) we have a secret! (01:36) the strength it gave me and the confidence it gave me (02:15) what is special forces? (06:30) what we mean when we say “it was hard” (16:24) the beauty in the hard (19:20) the timing of keeping this secret (21:00) day one (26:50) adjusting to being back (28:30) day two (29:08) day three (29:50) day four (30:22) day five (31:06) day six (31:26) day seven (32:00) last days (34:08) takeaways from the show (36:13) being discharged and reflections moving forward

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277 | What We Would (and Wouldn’t) Have Done Differently as Parents

Wed, 17 Sep 2025 22:16:00 -0000

In today’s episode we looked back on those early parenting years, the sweet, messy, exhausting days, and shared what we’d do differently and what we definitely wouldn’t change. From little routines to bigger decisions, we open up about the lessons we’ve learned and the moments we’d do exactly the same all over again. Can’t wait to hear your thoughts and stories too!

Love you guys!

Shawn & Andrew

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(00:00) we are still in the early years of parenting

(01:35) comment of the day and some extra salt

(02:40) parenting never gets easier

(07:22) worry less about doing things the “right way”

(16:57) embrace a new era of sleep

(21:17) don’t stress about the “buying the right baby stuff”

(24:16) ask for help. it’s a blessing to the village!

(33:24) extend more grace to your spouse and yourself

(35:36) go with the flow more

(38:26) invest more in your marriage

(41:40) stop comparing yourself to social media moms

(44:12) get comfortable saying no

(49:30) trust that the season will pass

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276 | everyone's a bad choice (choosing your spouse)

Wed, 03 Sep 2025 23:11:00 -0000

In today’s episode we talked about how "everyone's a bad choice.’ Everyone comes with flaws, baggage, and annoying habits — the trick is realizing love isn’t about finding perfection, it’s about choosing someone imperfect and choosing them again and again. We go through why we think this and would love to hear your thoughts too! Love you guys! Shawn & Andrew ▶ Home Chef is giving our listeners 50% OFF your first box, plus free shipping, AND free dessert for life. Just go to https://www.HomeChef.com/EASTFAM ▶ Head to https://www.shopbeam.com slash beam kids and get up to 50% off while supplies last! ▶Try the new GoGURT protein we talked about in this episode, it’s amazing! https://bit.ly/3HCC0BY Beam Kids is now available online at https://www.shopbeam.com/COUPLETHINGS Take advantage of our exclusive discount of up to 40% off using code COUPLETHINGS Subscribe to our newsletter ▶ https://www.familymade.com/newsletter Follow our podcast Instagram ▶ https://www.instagram.com/shawnandandrewpods/ Follow My Instagram ▶ https://www.instagram.com/ShawnJohnson Follow My Tik Tok ▶ https://www.tiktok.com/@shawnjohnson Shop My LTK Page ▶ https://www.shopltk.com/explore/shawnjohnson Like the Facebook page! ▶ https://www.facebook.com/ShawnJohnson Follow Andrew’s Instagram ▶ https://www.instagram.com/AndrewDEast Andrew’s Tik Tok ▶ https://www.tiktok.com/@andrewdeast?lang=en

(00:00) why everyone is a bad choice to marry…

(00:59) fan interaction of the day

(02:12) jett the bull rider in the library

(03:58) we’re bad choices to marry and what that means

(05:55) phase 1 of marriage, the green phase

(06:27) phase 2, the discovery phase

(09:55) phase 3, the disappointment phase

(12:24) phase 4, the rebuilding phase

(14:37) phase 5, the deep love phase

(18:25) phase 6, the legacy phase

(21:04) the myth of the perfect person

(24:16) “finessing the choice”

(27:18) to know is to love

(34:50) “you should be in the honeymoon always”

(40:45) the trials of conflict and the power it has

(42:27) what you fell in love with is what may tear you apart

(46:50) love is extremely meaningful, maybe not magical

(48:04) conflict leading to intimacy

(51:21) you might as well try! DIG IN BABY!

(53:26) forgive quickly and prioritize time

(55:34) takeaways and reflections

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275 | is youth sports right for your child?

Wed, 27 Aug 2025 19:13:00 -0000

In today’s episode we talked about how to encourage effort over outcome, balancing competition with fun and enjoyment, when to push, when to step back, managing expectations if your child plays for fun vs. playing to compete, preventing burnout at a young age and much more!! Let us know your thoughts :) Love you guys! Shawn & Andrew ▶ Get EASTFAM for 15% off at https://www.kachava.com ▶ Use our code EASTFAM for up to 40% off at https://www.CozyEarth.com Beam Kids is now available online at https://www.shopbeam.com/COUPLETHINGS Take advantage of our exclusive discount of up to 40% off using code COUPLETHINGS Subscribe to our newsletter ▶ https://www.familymade.com/newsletter Follow our podcast Instagram ▶ https://www.instagram.com/shawnandandrewpods/ Follow My Instagram ▶ https://www.instagram.com/ShawnJohnson Follow My Tik Tok ▶ https://www.tiktok.com/@shawnjohnson Shop My LTK Page ▶ https://www.shopltk.com/explore/shawnjohnson Like the Facebook page! ▶ https://www.facebook.com/ShawnJohnson Follow Andrew’s Instagram ▶ https://www.instagram.com/AndrewDEast Andrew’s Tik Tok ▶ https://www.tiktok.com/@andrewdeast?lang=en

(00:00) number one cheerleaders of the east crew!

(01:34) 4-year-old flag football story to kick us off

(05:30) why we want to talk about youth sports

(08:08) youth sports today = no fun?

(15:38) we experienced the broken system

(18:20) the stats that scream volumes

(24:50) setting the perspective in participation numbers declining

(27:50) the best thing you can do as a parent

(32:20) sport impacting other areas of our lives

(34:42) but what if i want them to go pro?

(36:00) data on parental pressure

(40:02) ugly parent syndrome

(42:33) quitting and navigating worth

(45:35) you cannot want it more than your child

(47:16) how can we reshape youth sports?

(52:50) closing thoughts

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Dr. John Delony

Fri, 22 Aug 2025 23:38:00 -0000

Today we sat down with the incredibly wise mental health expert, author, and radio personality, Dr. John Deloney. With a passion for helping people thrive in their relationships, John tackles various questions from callers live on his podcast, “The Dr. John Deloney Show.” We brought some of those unique and challenging questions onto this episode and included additional questions sent in by our audience! After spending over twenty years in crisis response and finding real solutions and freedom in his own wellness journey, John knew he wanted to help as many people as possible heal from their past trauma and live whole, connected lives. We think he’s doing an amazing job at this and we hope this episode is enlightening! :) Follow our podcast Instagram ▶ https://www.instagram.com/shawnandandrewpods/ Subscribe to our newsletter ▶ https://www.familymade.com/newsletter Follow My Instagram ▶ https://www.instagram.com/ShawnJohnson Follow My Tik Tok ▶ https://www.tiktok.com/@shawnjohnson Shop My LTK Page ▶ https://www.shopltk.com/explore/shawnjohnson Like the Facebook page! ▶ https://www.facebook.com/ShawnJohnson Follow Andrew’s Instagram ▶ https://www.instagram.com/AndrewDEast Andrew’s Tik Tok ▶ https://www.tiktok.com/@andrewdeast?lang=en #Marriage #Relationships #ShawnAndAndrewPods

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274 | All the Back-to-School Feels (and Tips)

Wed, 20 Aug 2025 19:14:00 -0000

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In today’s episode we got all in our “back to school” feels as we talked about our daughter starting kindergarten. Where is time going?! We also chatted about tips and tricks we’ve implemented over the years to remove some of the back to school chaos and create peaceful mornings before school drop- off. If you’re a parent or educator out there, we see you and know that the back to school season can be WILD. Hang in there, we’re all in this together :) Love you guys! Shawn & Andrew Beam Kids is now available online at https://www.shopbeam.com/COUPLETHINGS Take advantage of our exclusive discount of up to 40% off using code COUPLETHINGS Subscribe to our newsletter ▶ https://www.familymade.com/newsletter Follow our podcast Instagram ▶ https://www.instagram.com/shawnandandrewpods/ Follow My Instagram ▶ https://www.instagram.com/ShawnJohnson Follow My Tik Tok ▶ https://www.tiktok.com/@shawnjohnson Shop My LTK Page ▶ https://www.shopltk.com/explore/shawnjohnson Like the Facebook page! ▶ https://www.facebook.com/ShawnJohnson Follow Andrew’s Instagram ▶ https://www.instagram.com/AndrewDEast Andrew’s Tik Tok ▶ https://www.tiktok.com/@andrewdeast?lang=en

(00:00) our baby starting kindergarten and the transitions we are navigating

(01:14) how is fall already almost here?

(02:02) gogurt protein for the win

(02:25) comment of the day

(03:00) emotions as parents right now and all the new phases

(05:35) navigating “selfishness” as a parent and what works for us

(08:40) kindergarten just feels different… this transition is hitting hard

(11:18) giving our kids the best chance we can to nurture their treasures

(15:27) back to school traditions: ourselves vs. our kids now

(21:20) catching shadows at home

(23:00) getting back in the zone for school

(31:18) tips and tricks for school mornings

(39:00) be excited for your kids… cry when you get home

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273 | The Hardest Times in Our Relationship (and What Helped Us Through)

Wed, 13 Aug 2025 22:40:00 -0000

Today’s episode was a vulnerable one. Andrew and I have walked through some hard times in our marriage that, at the time, were honestly really rough. Looking back now, they have brought us so much closer together and we’re better for it. Today we’re sharing some of the hardest seasons of our marriage in hopes that it encourages anyone out there to feel less alone. NOBODY has a perfect marriage and the more open we can be with each other about the struggles, the more we can support each other to keep fighting the good fight. If you’re going through a hard time in marriage just remember, It’s never too late to ask for help or bring people in to walk with you through it.

Love you guys,

Shawn & Andrew

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(00:00) argument or good conversation
(00:32) open diary about marriage
(02:30) comment of the week
(04:50) life updates
(07:15) challenging things in marriage
(08:40) when we moved to nashville
(19:40) first year of marriage and balancing careers
(27:30) navigating career transitions
(30:19) pursuing youtube
(31:21) our miscarriage
(38:40) new season after kids
(42:43) grieving and navigating each new season through communication

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Ramit Sethi: How to Get Rich

Thu, 07 Aug 2025 23:59:00 -0000

Today we interviewed the host of the Netflix series How to Get Rich , three-time bestselling author and financial expert, Ramit Sethi! Ramit answered some questions you all sent in about your finances and we honestly learned a lot from him ourselves! Ramit’s latest book, “Money for Couples” helps couples talk about their finances without stress or conflict and teaches them how to build a rich life together. Ramit is so passionate about helping people live their best lives, despite the amount of money in their bank account, and his passion for what he does is contagious. Let us know what you learned in the comments below! Love you guys! Shawn and Andrew To learn more about Ramit Sethi https://www.iwillteachyoutoberich.com/ To get Ramit’s latest book “Money for Couples” https://www.iwillteachyoutoberich.com/books/ Beam Kids is now available online at https://www.shopbeam.com/COUPLETHINGS Take advantage of our exclusive discount of up to 40% off using code COUPLETHINGS Subscribe to our newsletter ▶ https://www.familymade.com/newsletter Follow our podcast Instagram ▶ https://www.instagram.com/shawnandandrewpods/ Follow My Instagram ▶ https://www.instagram.com/ShawnJohnson Follow My Tik Tok ▶ https://www.tiktok.com/@shawnjohnson Shop My LTK Page ▶ https://www.shopltk.com/explore/shawnjohnson Like the Facebook page! ▶ https://www.facebook.com/ShawnJohnson Follow Andrew’s Instagram ▶ https://www.instagram.com/AndrewDEast Andrew’s Tik Tok ▶ https://www.tiktok.com/@andrewdeast?lang=en

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272 | The 25 Questions Every Couple Needs to Ask Each Other

Wed, 06 Aug 2025 22:59:00 -0000

Before you say "I do," ask these questions!. In today’s episode, we’re unpacking the top 25 questions every couple should ask before getting married. From family dynamics and money to love languages and boundaries, these questions will help deepen your connection, spark vulnerability, and prepare you for the commitment of marriage. So whether you're dating, engaged, or already married, this conversation is for you! Love you guys! Shawn and Andrew Skims ▶ Shop my favorite bras and underwear at SKIMS.com. After you place your order, be sure to let them know we sent you! Select "podcast" in the survey and be sure to select our show in the dropdown menu that follows :) Chomps ▶ Get 15% off plus free shipping on your next order of Chomps meat sticks at Chomps.com with code SHAWN. Beam Kids is now available online at https://www.shopbeam.com/COUPLETHINGS Take advantage of our exclusive discount of up to 40% off using code COUPLETHINGS Subscribe to our newsletter ▶ https://www.familymade.com/newsletter Follow our podcast Instagram ▶ https://www.instagram.com/shawnandandrewpods/ Follow My Instagram ▶ https://www.instagram.com/ShawnJohnson Follow My Tik Tok ▶ https://www.tiktok.com/@shawnjohnson Shop My LTK Page ▶ https://www.shopltk.com/explore/shawnjohnson Like the Facebook page! ▶ https://www.facebook.com/ShawnJohnson Follow Andrew’s Instagram ▶ https://www.instagram.com/AndrewDEast Andrew’s Tik Tok ▶ https://www.tiktok.com/@andrewdeast?lang=en

(00:00) why are we excited and passionate about this?

(04:14) let’s get started — what does marriage mean to you?

(06:06) if the answer is different, it doesn’t mean it’s over

(07:19) how do you handle conflict? how do people around you handle conflict?

(08:46) how was your parents' relationship?

(10:06) kids?

(12:02) what role does faith play in your life?

(14:13) how do you handle money vs. how do you want to handle money?

(16:57) what’s your love language?

(18:37) expectations around sexual intimacy?

(19:15) what are your political and social values, and what do they mean to you?

(21:54) what do you envision our roles in marriage and our relationship to look like?

(22:25) what are your biggest lifelong dreams and why?

(23:40) how do you handle stress or mental health challenges?

(24:29) have you ever been in therapy or counseling? are you open to it?

(25:09) how do you handle opposite-sex friendships?

(27:16) do you have any social media or phone communication boundaries?

(27:33) how would you navigate a health crisis or job loss?

(28:27) who are the most influential voices in your life right now, and do you see them sticking around?

(28:38) what’s your relationship like with your family, and how involved do you want them to be in our life?

(29:48) how do you recharge?

(29:55) why do you want to marry or be with me?

(30:40) how were you raised, and what do you want to replicate or change?

(30:48) how would you deal with unexpected parenting challenges?

(31:25) how much time do you want to spend together and/or apart?

(31:58) do you have any debt or financial obligations i should know about?

(34:21) what are your views on self-care?

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271 | how to build family values

Wed, 30 Jul 2025 23:07:00 -0000

Today we tackled a highly requested episode all about our family values, forming our family mission statement and why this is so important to do as a family unit. The topic of family values is so important to us so it was fun to dive into this one. Working toward a common goal (or mission statement) as a family is a great way to foster unity and add purpose to each moment. We hope this episode inspires you to sit down and reflect on what’s most important to your own family! Love you guys! Shawn and Andrew Andrew’s book recs: Family Wealth- Keeping it in the Family ▶ https://amzn.to/4ldTxhn Entrusted- Building a Legacy that Lasts ▶ https://amzn.to/4ldTxhn The Cycle of the Gift- Family Wealth and Wisdom ▶ https://amzn.to/4ldTxhn Habits of the Household ▶ https://amzn.to/4ldTxhn Get 15% off Branch Basics with the code EAST FAM at https://branchbasics.com/EASTFAM #branchbasicspod Upgrade your summer. Go to https://cozyearth.com/EASTFAM for up to 40% off Go to https://kachava.com and use code EASTFAM for 15% off your next order Get 15% off your order of Chomps meat sticks at Chomps.com with code SHAWN https://www.chomps.com/SHAWN Visit https://homechef.com/EASTFAM for 50% off your first box and free dessert for life! Beam Kids is now available online at https://www.shopbeam.com/COUPLETHINGS Take advantage of our exclusive discount of up to 40% off using code COUPLETHINGS Subscribe to our newsletter ▶ https://www.familymade.com/newsletter Follow our podcast Instagram ▶ https://www.instagram.com/shawnandandrewpods/ Follow My Instagram ▶ https://www.instagram.com/ShawnJohnson Follow My Tik Tok ▶ https://www.tiktok.com/@shawnjohnson Shop My LTK Page ▶ https://www.shopltk.com/explore/shawnjohnson Like the Facebook page! ▶ https://www.facebook.com/ShawnJohnson Follow Andrew’s Instagram ▶ https://www.instagram.com/AndrewDEast Andrew’s Tik Tok ▶ https://www.tiktok.com/@andrewdeast?lang=en #MissionStatement #FamilyValues #FamilyGoals #Family

(00:00) andrew is excited about this topic

(00:54) a 3-year project

(01:50) setting the scene

(03:24) looking into other people’s family cultures and histories

(05:58) books that have helped shape my thoughts on family culture

(06:12) four different outcomes in family heritage and the power of family culture

(10:00) my dad passed—what did he leave me?

(11:28) what makes family culture and what is a family culture starter pack

(18:29) diving into values, mission, and culture

(19:39) our journey with family values

(24:25) our first set of values and setting our now family values

(27:05) the impact family values has made on our kids and parenting

(29:00) my intentional dad and the importance of intention

(30:09) family values, missions, and culture create...

(36:15) 21 questions about your family and the positive correlations of family culture

(39:00) an exercise for your family

(42:37) steps on how to begin navigating your family culture

(45:09) family culture isn’t about forcing something

(47:48) shawn’s experience with family culture and its impact

(53:14) the impact family culture has on kids and connection points

(55:49) values help build words when you can’t find them

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John Crist

Thu, 24 Jul 2025 09:00:00 -0000

We loved catching up with John!!! Our conversation bounced between light and deep—covering everything from the chaos of his love life to the raw, honest truths about addiction, depression, and the road to healing. Of course, we somehow ended up laughing every other minute. We also talked about his upcoming comedy tour and everything there is to look forward to!! It was vulnerable, hilarious, and everything in between. Hope you enjoy! Love you guys! Shawn & Andrew You can find John's tour dates, book and more here! ▶ https://johncristcomedy.com/ Follow John ▶ https://www.https://www.instagram.com/johnbcrist/ Beam Kids is now available online at https://www.shopbeam.com/COUPLETHINGS Take advantage of our exclusive discount of up to 40% off using code COUPLETHINGS Subscribe to our newsletter ▶ https://www.familymade.com/newsletter Follow our podcast Instagram ▶ https://www.instagram.com/shawnandandrewpods/ Follow My Instagram ▶ https://www.instagram.com/ShawnJohnson Follow My Tik Tok ▶ https://www.tiktok.com/@shawnjohnson Shop My LTK Page ▶ https://www.shopltk.com/explore/shawnjohnson Like the Facebook page! ▶ https://www.facebook.com/ShawnJohnson Follow Andrew’s Instagram ▶ https://www.instagram.com/AndrewDEast Andrew’s Tik Tok ▶ https://www.tiktok.com/@andrewdeast?lang=en

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270 | interviewing our 4 year old son

Wed, 23 Jul 2025 20:39:00 -0000

the best episodes of the year. jett it's an honor to be your dad. keep watching until the end to see our past interviews at three and two years old & thank you for watching. love, dad newsletter ▶ https://www.familymade.com/newsletter podcast instagram ▶ https://www.instagram.com/shawnandandrewpods/ shawn's instagram ▶ https://www.instagram.com/ShawnJohnson shawn's tik tok ▶ https://www.tiktok.com/@shawnjohnson facebook page! ▶ https://www.facebook.com/ShawnJohnson andrew’s Instagram ▶ https://www.instagram.com/AndrewDEast andrew’s tik tok ▶ https://www.tiktok.com/@andrewdeast?lang=en

(00:00) happy birthday jett james!

(00:56) how is jetter, and what are you most excited for?

(01:27) tell us about your shoes

(02:23) what else do you like to dress up as?

(03:06) who is faster, stronger, good, and caring?

(03:57) what sport do you like to play, and what do you like to do at home?

(04:54) what do you want for your birthday?

(05:11) the best part of the summer was…

(06:45) what makes jett feel happy?

(07:16) tell us about your favorite things and your birthday party!

(08:08) who is your favorite superhero?

(08:26) when we found out about you being born…

(09:45) i am so proud of you…

(12:44) a letter to jett

(17:48) message to jett in 2024

(21:02) jett’s 3-year-old interview

(28:12) jett’s 2-year-old interview

(32:20) message to jett in 2023

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269 | reacting to your most awkward moments ever

Wed, 16 Jul 2025 21:23:00 -0000

Today we thought it would be fun to go through some of your most embarrassing stories and we honestly feel a little bad laughing at some of these because they were so bad. We had second hand embarrassment for some of you while reading these haha This was a fun one and a big thanks to everyone who sent stories in through our Instagram page @ShawnAndAndrewPods !!

Which story did you think is the most mortifying? Let us know in the comments below!Love you guys!

Shawn & Andrew

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(00:00) did anyone see me go to the bathroom on the mountain?

(01:21) comment of the week

(02:10) andrew’s postpartum protocol

(03:36) let’s start with the juicy stories

(05:40) “in jesus name, amen…”

(06:02) are you ready for this???

(08:30) calling the police on the pool boy

(09:35) farting on the job

(10:00) smacking someone else’s butt…

(11:20) my echoing fart…

(12:30) leaving chick-fil-a

(13:18) my pants fell off…

(14:15) falling down the stairs in high school

(14:54) meeting the mom for the first time in the bedroom

(16:43) being allergic to a horse

(17:59) sneezing too hard

(18:44) peeing on the floor at the gym

(19:24) snotting while flirting

(20:24) pulling my “day of the week” undies out

(22:54) my story as the mascot

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Sahil Bloom: personal growth, finance, and entrepreneurship

Thu, 10 Jul 2025 18:23:00 -0000

In this episode, we got to hang out with Sahil Bloom—entrepreneur, investor, author and all-around deep thinker—to chat about his new book, The 5 Types of Wealth. Spoiler alert: wealth isn’t just about money! Sahil breaks down the five types of wealth and shares why focusing on all of them (and not just your bank account) leads to a richer, more fulfilling life. If you’ve ever felt like you’re chasing success but missing the mark, this conversation will help you get back on track! Sahil is so inspiring and we love how open he is about his own personal struggles to get to where he is today. We hope this episode encourages you to wake up tomorrow and invest in what really matters! Love you guys! Shawn & Andrew Order Sahil Bloom’s Newest Book ▶ https://a.co/d/3xhbG5H Sahil’s Instagram ▶ https://www.instagram.com/sahilbloom/ Beam Kids is now available online at https://shopbeam.com/products/beam-kids-greens-superpowder?utm_medium=sponsorship&utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=couplethings&code=applied15&discount=COUPLETHINGS&variant=41465486508087 Take advantage of our exclusive discount of up to 40% off using code COUPLETHINGS Subscribe to our newsletter ▶ https://www.familymade.com/newsletter Follow our podcast Instagram ▶ https://www.instagram.com/shawnandandrewpods/ Follow My Instagram ▶ https://www.instagram.com/ShawnJohnson Follow My Tik Tok ▶ https://www.tiktok.com/@shawnjohnson Shop My LTK Page ▶ https://www.shopltk.com/explore/shawnjohnson Like the Facebook page! ▶ https://www.facebook.com/ShawnJohnson Follow Andrew’s Instagram ▶ https://www.instagram.com/AndrewDEast Andrew’s Tik Tok ▶ https://www.tiktok.com/@andrewdeast?lang=en #SahilBloom #Wealth #Book #TransformYourLife #Empowerment

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268 | necessary pruning in life

Wed, 09 Jul 2025 18:05:00 -0000

Today we dove into a topic we’ve been talking a lot about ever since we became parents of three kids and that’s “pruning” in our lives. After we became a family of five we really had to sit down and figure out what was the best use of our time and take a look at our top priorities. We ended up having several things we knew we needed to cut out for the sake of the goals we have for our family, marriage and career. We’ve talked so much about this topic and we would love to hear if you can relate :) We hope this episode inspires you to re-evaluate what’s really important to you and align your time and energy with those priorities. We love you guys!

Love,

Shawn & Andrew

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00:00 - why is pruning important for us?

05:34 - how we began to prune

06:56 - why pruning was hard for me

09:33 - our relationship with failure

18:00 - do you think you have freedom from failure because of your successes?

21:12 - what really is pruning?

22:07 - examples of pruning

25:45 - waking up excited because of pruning

26:27 - how do we discuss what to prune?

29:46 - what areas need the most pruning in our life?

30:40 - effects of pruning and how saying no gets easier

33:55 - how to make room for what matters most

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267 | are we lucky?

Wed, 02 Jul 2025 21:46:00 -0000

In today's episode we got to sit down, walk down memory lane and reminisce about how crazy the timeline of our lives has been. It’s wild to think if one thing was slightly off, our whole lives could look entirely different. We truly wouldn’t change a thing :) Let us know what topics you want us to cover in the comments below, we’re gearing up to film some highly requested episodes! 🙂

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Love you guys!

Shawn and Andrew

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(00:00) how we work over here

(01:33) why i feel fortunate in life…

(06:35) today’s featured comment

(06:58) shawn’s all in… let’s get started

(14:14) we’ve lived through the greatest tech boom of the century

(15:55) medicine has never been better

(16:30) poverty is rapidly declining

(17:03) we have incredible education and personal freedoms

(18:37) but we’ve also lived through some dark times…

(19:34) our timing was “lucky” when we met

(28:28) not agreeing on what “luck” is

(29:47) being in nashville — is that luck?

(31:40) applying luck to the outcome vs. the process

(34:43) shawn working with her coach — was that luck?

(36:44) andrew’s personal timeline didn’t happen — was that luck?

(38:58) marrying young — was that luck?

(39:45) starting social media when we did — was that luck?

(40:52) i feel fortunate for when our kids were born

(41:06) i feel fortunate for where i was when my house burned down

(41:55) i feel fortunate for when you went to the olympics

(42:20) my football career ended — that feels fortunate

(42:50) i’m grateful for my team

(44:06) i’m grateful for my vandy experience and the timing of our wedding

(44:30) i feel fortunate that our growth came slowly… and that things didn’t happen how we thought they would

(45:17) “flukes” and letting things unfold

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266 | Assumptions About Our Family

Sat, 28 Jun 2025 07:13:00 -0000

Today we sat down for part TWO of your latest assumptions about us as a family of five. Not gonna lie, some of the assumptions from part one were spot on, seems like you’ve figured us out ;) Let us know if any of these caught you by surprise in the comments below!

Love you guys!

Shawn and Andrew

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(00:00) don’t look ahead, shawn

(00:32) comment of the day

(01:06) shawn finding her pink again

(03:43) let’s get started with these assumptions…

(04:50) is bear the last…?

(06:45) are we quick to forgive?

(07:40) jett the daredevil

(08:12) andrew never wakes up in the night

(08:48) east fam = go with the flow?

(11:02) east fam = great sleepers

(12:01) our kids are uniquely different

(13:20) traveling a lot and navigating our limits

(16:13) arguing when we are tired 😬

(17:28) loving supplements

(18:24) finding a system with the in-laws

(19:08) andrew flying the family

(20:33) eating fast food and finding moderation

(21:13) how we try to keep up with trends: creating vs. consuming

(21:42) navigating priorities

(22:27) using a night nurse

(25:53) different love languages and navigating it

(26:51) sometimes we don’t want to go on date night

(27:43) balancing our kids’ interests

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Rich and DawnCheré Wilkerson

Fri, 27 Jun 2025 16:49:00 -0000

Today we got to interview Rich and DawnCheré Wilkerson, a couple we’ve been wanting to meet for a while and the conversation didn’t disappoint! After an 8 year battle with infertility, DawnCheré and her husband Rich are here to share their story of God’s faithfulness after a long season of waiting. We talked about DawnCheré’s powerful new book that explores what it means to find purpose, joy, and strength in seasons of waiting, and how we are all waiting on something in our lives. Together, Rich and DawnCheré share how their journey through infertility, ministry, and unanswered prayers transformed their perspective on pain, purpose, and God’s timing. So whether you’re in a holding pattern or coming out of a hard season, we hope this conversation reminds you that your story is still unfolding. Love you guys! Shawn & Andrew Purchase DawnCheré’s Book ▶ https://www.thomasnelson.com/p/slow-burn/ Follow Rich ▶ https://www.instagram.com/richwilkersonjr/?hl=en Follow DawnCheré ▶ https://www.instagram.com/dawnchere/?hl=en Beam Kids is now available online at https://www.shopbeam.com/COUPLETHINGS Take advantage of our exclusive discount of up to 40% off using code COUPLETHINGS Subscribe to our newsletter ▶ https://www.familymade.com/newsletter Follow our podcast Instagram ▶ https://www.instagram.com/shawnandandrewpods/ Follow My Instagram ▶ https://www.instagram.com/ShawnJohnson Follow My Tik Tok ▶ https://www.tiktok.com/@shawnjohnson Shop My LTK Page ▶ https://www.shopltk.com/explore/shawnjohnson Like the Facebook page! ▶ https://www.facebook.com/ShawnJohnson Follow Andrew’s Instagram ▶ https://www.instagram.com/AndrewDEast Andrew’s Tik Tok ▶ https://www.tiktok.com/@andrewdeast?lang=en

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265 | Assumptions About Us: Let's Talk About It

Wed, 18 Jun 2025 20:37:00 -0000

We wanted to know your recent assumptions about us as a family of five and some of these were spot on while others couldn’t be further from the truth and made us laugh! Follow along with us on Instagram @ShawnAndAndrewPods so you can send in an assumption for part 2 and see if you’ve got us figured out ;) Love you guys! Shawn and Andrew Check out SKIMS best intimates including the Fits Everybody Collection and more at https://www.skims.com/couplethings #skimspartner Beam Kids is now available online at https://www.shopbeam.com/COUPLETHINGS Take advantage of our exclusive discount of up to 40% off using code COUPLETHINGS Check out https://www.homechef.com/EASTFAM for 50% off your first box and free dessert for life! Subscribe to our newsletter ▶ https://www.familymade.com/newsletter Follow our podcast Instagram ▶ https://www.instagram.com/shawnandandrewpods/ Follow My Instagram ▶ https://www.instagram.com/ShawnJohnson Follow My Tik Tok ▶ https://www.tiktok.com/@shawnjohnson Shop My LTK Page ▶ https://www.shopltk.com/explore/shawnjohnson Like the Facebook page! ▶ https://www.facebook.com/ShawnJohnson Follow Andrew’s Instagram ▶ https://www.instagram.com/AndrewDEast Andrew’s Tik Tok ▶ https://www.tiktok.com/@andrewdeast?lang=en

(00:00) comment of the week

(00:56) life updates & morning workouts

(04:07) rolling into the assumptions

(05:16) we have a wonderful community

(06:17) we go through each other’s phones

(08:28) we have help with our kids

(09:43) shawn wants to go back to school

(10:36) our kids are flexible and adapt easily

(12:30) marriage counseling changed us

(16:42) shawn can bench press andrew

(17:25) our videos are never planned

(18:35) we always seem happy… no no no

(20:10) we never sleep

(21:08) we like to keep the kids engaged

(22:18) we schedule sex

(23:00) we may have a fourth baby

(23:56) we don’t have time to be dialed in politically

(25:13) we don’t let our kids have fast food, nope

(26:26) we have never cleaned our toilet

(27:12) our kids never have tantrums

(28:54) andrew is laid-back and shawn is on top of it all

(31:07) we spend a lot of money and invest a lot

(31:45) our life is crazy but it’s the happiest we’ve ever been

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Sissy Goff and David Thomas: Teaching Kids Courage

Fri, 13 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0000

Today we sat down with two incredible resources and human beings, beloved counselors and best-selling authors, Sissy Goff and David Thomas from Daystar Counseling. We have learned SO much from them over the years. With decades of combined experience walking alongside children and families, Sissy and David bring wisdom, warmth, and practical tools to the table as they share insights from their highly anticipated book series for kids called “The Daystar Dog Series.” We dive into topics like childhood anxiety, emotional resilience, the importance of connection, and what parents can be doing to check in with their child’s emotions. Whether you're a parent, caregiver, teacher, or someone who simply loves the next generation, we hope conversation leaves you encouraged and equipped.

Love you guys!

Shawn and Andrew

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264 | Recapping Our Trip Around the World! (with 3 kids)

Thu, 12 Jun 2025 01:29:00 -0000

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(00:00) circling the globe with three little ones

(04:50) debunking “vacation is relaxing”

(07:22) travel logistics

(11:32) landing in tokyo, ramen, and the bullet train

(13:20) our time in osaka

(16:06) how we became our own travel agents

(21:20) timezone change parties :)

(22:11) story time: stressors 1 and 2

(29:00) stressors 3, 4, 5, 6...

(31:18) i thought i was prepared

(31:50) japan was amazing

(35:04) drew lost her first tooth

(35:27) more japan fun

(37:50) off to singapore

(44:00) time for dubai

(44:20) pause... hospital visit story first

(46:50) meeting our remote team member

(47:13) back to dubai

(50:28) dubai made up for every stressor

(54:30) back home we go

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263 | What Happens at the Olympics Off-Camera

Wed, 04 Jun 2025 18:37:00 -0000

In today’s episode we dove into all of your questions about the Olympics! We know this isn’t an olympic year but we get so many questions from you guys asking about the ins and outs of how the olympics work we wanted to answer them! From the food in the Olympic village and how kid-friendly of an environment it is to translators, tie breakers, coaches and more! We felt so grateful to attend the 2024 Olympic Games as a family and truly made memories we’ll never forget. Hope you learn something in this episode! Love you guys, Shawn and Andrew Beam Kids is now available online at https://www.shopbeam.com/COUPLETHINGS Take advantage of our exclusive discount of up to 40% off using code COUPLETHINGS Follow our podcast Instagram ▶ https://www.instagram.com/shawnandandrewpods/ Subscribe to our newsletter ▶ https://www.familymade.com/newsletter Follow My Instagram ▶ https://www.instagram.com/ShawnJohnson Follow My Tik Tok ▶ https://www.tiktok.com/@shawnjohnson Shop My LTK Page ▶ https://www.shopltk.com/explore/shawnjohnson Like the Facebook page! ▶ https://www.facebook.com/ShawnJohnson Follow Andrew’s Instagram ▶ https://www.instagram.com/AndrewDEast Andrew’s Tik Tok ▶ https://www.tiktok.com/@andrewdeast?lang=enng=en

(00:00) why are we talking about the olympics?

(02:14) how kid-friendly is the olympics?

(04:24) what are the languages like?

(06:49) how do they design the usa uniforms?

(10:50) do family members get in for free?

(14:46) food and drinks at the olympics

(16:00) how do you get tickets?

(17:48) staying for the paralympics and olympics

(18:33) if you could add another sport to the olympics...

(19:26) being a former olympian and my view of the games

(22:01) has the food at the olympics improved over the years?

(22:56) do the athletes actually eat in the village or prep their own food?

(25:22) how do the coaches work in gymnastics?

(28:24) my favorite event to watch at the olympics

(28:43) does being shorter help in gymnastics?

(30:13) when do olympians usually get their olympic ring tattoos?

(30:25) are there “bad seats” at the olympics?

(30:45) why aren’t all medal ceremonies broadcast?

(31:25) are there tie-breakers?

(32:00) when you’re done competing, do you have to move out right away?

(32:24) do alternates get medals?

(34:28) does anyone get paid to go to the olympics?

(37:00) snoop dogg at the olympics

(37:17) do you feel safe at the olympics?

(38:09) what’s in the medal box?

(39:10) will you be going to the la olympics?

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Child Development Experts Dr. Emily Heisey and Dr. Matt Otteman

Fri, 30 May 2025 00:05:00 -0000

Today we had the privilege of sitting down with Dr. Emily Heisey (Doctor of Physical Therapy) and Dr. Matt Otteman (Doctor of Chiropractic), Co-Owners of KinActive Kids and Pediatric Development Experts! As a parent it can feel overwhelming and often intimidating to focus on each milestone your child is supposed to hit at each age group, but Dr. Emily and Dr. Matt take the stress away by showing parents easy (and super fun) ways to play with your kids while also encouraging their brain development! They offered some amazing insights into what we all can be doing to stop comparing the progress of each of our kids and start honing in on each child’s unique way of learning. Such a cool conversation- we learned so much! Love you guys! Shawn and Andrew Learn more about KinActive ▶ https://kinactivekids.com/about/ Follow KinActive on Instagram for more fun ideas! ▶ https://www.instagram.com/kinactive_kids/?hl=en Are you a clinician? Join their KinActive University! ▶ https://www.kinactiveuniversity.com/ Follow our podcast Instagram ▶ https://www.instagram.com/shawnandandrewpods/ Subscribe to our newsletter ▶ https://www.familymade.com/newsletter Follow My Instagram ▶ https://www.instagram.com/ShawnJohnson Follow My Tik Tok ▶ https://www.tiktok.com/@shawnjohnson Shop My LTK Page ▶ https://www.shopltk.com/explore/shawnjohnson Like the Facebook page! ▶ https://www.facebook.com/ShawnJohnson Follow Andrew’s Instagram ▶ https://www.instagram.com/AndrewDEast Andrew’s Tik Tok ▶ https://www.tiktok.com/@andrewdeast?lang=en

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262 | Reacting to Your Hot Takes and Stories

Wed, 28 May 2025 17:00:00 -0000

It’s here! Part THREE of our series “Dear S&A”, where you send in your hot takes, questions and stories and we try our very best to give our input :) These episodes are really fun for us but dang some of these questions were tough to answer this round!! Send us a submission for next time through the link below! Love you guys! Shawn and Andrew Send in a submission on this page ▶ https://www.familymade.com/podcasts/couple-things Watch Dear Shawn and Andrew Part 1 ▶ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=guqIwLdtGDo Watch Dear Shawn and Andrew Part 2 ▶ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A7BD-ubPu8I Beam Kids is now available online at https://www.shopbeam.com/COUPLETHINGS Take advantage of our exclusive discount of up to 40% off using code COUPLETHINGS Shop the cutest Swimwear and use code MEETMINNOW15 for 15% off your order! ▶ https://shopminnow.com Follow our podcast Instagram ▶ https://www.instagram.com/shawnandandrewpods/ Subscribe to our newsletter ▶ https://www.familymade.com/newsletter Follow My Instagram ▶ https://www.instagram.com/ShawnJohnson Follow My Tik Tok ▶ https://www.tiktok.com/@shawnjohnson Shop My LTK Page ▶ https://www.shopltk.com/explore/shawnjohnson Like the Facebook page! ▶ https://www.facebook.com/ShawnJohnson Follow Andrew’s Instagram ▶ https://www.instagram.com/AndrewDEast Andrew’s Tik Tok ▶ https://www.tiktok.com/@andrewdeast?lang=en #DearS&A #Advice #Relationships #FamilyLife #HotTakes

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261 | Reacting to Relationship Headlines

Wed, 21 May 2025 19:20:00 -0000

Not sure how to even sum up this episode but let’s just say we covered A LOT of different relationship topics from the current “dating recession” and dating headlines to the draw of being a DINK (Dual Income With No Kids). This was an interesting one where Andrew and I got to give our takes on each of these topics and it was fun to hear each other’s perspectives! What do you think about these topics? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below! Love you guys! Shawn and Andrew Get 15% off Branch Basics with the code EASTFAM at https://branchbasics.com/EASTFAM #branchbasicspod #ad Want the best pillow ever? Go to https://LagoonSleep.com/EASTFAM and take their awesome 2 minute sleep quiz to find your match. Use code EASTFAM for 15% off first purchase Beam Kids is now available online at https://www.shopbeam.com/COUPLETHINGS Take advantage of our exclusive discount of up to 40% off using code COUPLETHINGS Follow our podcast Instagram ▶ https://www.instagram.com/shawnandandrewpods/ Subscribe to our newsletter ▶ https://www.familymade.com/newsletter Follow My Instagram ▶ https://www.instagram.com/ShawnJohnson Follow My Tik Tok ▶ https://www.tiktok.com/@shawnjohnson Shop My LTK Page ▶ https://www.shopltk.com/explore/shawnjohnson Like the Facebook page! ▶ https://www.facebook.com/ShawnJohnson Follow Andrew’s Instagram ▶ https://www.instagram.com/AndrewDEast Andrew’s Tik Tok ▶ https://www.tiktok.com/@andrewdeast?lang=en

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Carlos and Alexa Penavega

Thu, 15 May 2025 17:17:00 -0000

Today we were starstruck because we sat down with two stars (who we now consider friends) Alexa and Carlos PenaVega! Alexa played Carmen Cortez in the hit film series, Spy Kids, and Carlos starred as Carlos Garcia on the Nickelodeon series Big Time Rush so it’s safe to say they’re a power couple and our inner-child was freaking out a little. What we love most about this couple is how authentic they are, even in an industry where being yourself and standing strong in your faith can sometimes cost you a job. This couple has been through so much and their unwavering peace, joy and love for one another is truly an inspiration. We could have talked to Alexa and Carlos all day, they are seriously the best. Check out their new book, “Love Is The Point” out August 22, 2025!

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260 | Nothing's Off Limits...

Wed, 14 May 2025 23:00:00 -0000

Today was wild. You asked, and we answered some very personal and bizarre questions! In this new series we’re calling “Nothing’s off limits,” you all didn’t disappoint and brought some creative questions to the table that made us feel a little uncomfortable not gonna lie! Haha Stay tuned for part 2 if we didn’t get to your question and be sure to follow @ShawnandAndrewPods on Instagram to send in a question or leave one in the comments! Love you guys! Shawn and Andrew Get the most beautiful glass prints at FRACTURE! Check out https://fractureme.com/ and use our code COUPLE25 for 25% off your first order! Beam Kids is now available online at https://www.shopbeam.com/COUPLETHINGS Take advantage of our exclusive discount of up to 40% off using code COUPLETHINGS Subscribe to our newsletter ▶ https://www.familymade.com/newsletter Follow our podcast Instagram ▶ https://www.instagram.com/shawnandandrewpods/ Follow My Instagram ▶ https://www.instagram.com/ShawnJohnson Follow My Tik Tok ▶ https://www.tiktok.com/@shawnjohnson Shop My LTK Page ▶ https://www.shopltk.com/explore/shawnjohnson Like the Facebook page! ▶ https://www.facebook.com/ShawnJohnson Follow Andrew’s Instagram ▶ https://www.instagram.com/AndrewDEast Andrew’s Tik Tok ▶ https://www.tiktok.com/@andrewdeast?lang=en

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259 | Relationship Hot Takes

Thu, 08 May 2025 01:31:00 -0000

Today we sat down and read some relationship headlines that we found super interesting and it ended up leading to great discussion! PLUS, we got to sit down with Mary Borman, the first woman with Down Syndrome training to compete in a half Ironman! She was absolutely incredible and the perfect way to kick off our newest segment of inspiring stories. Love you guys! Shawn and Andrew Follow along with Mary ▶ https://www.instagram.com/mermaid_maryborman/?hl=en Check out the SKIMS Ultimate Bra Collection and more at https://www.skims.com/couplethings #skimspartner Want the best pillow ever? Go to https://LagoonSleep.com/EASTFAM and take their awesome 2 minute sleep quiz to find your match. Use code EASTFAM for 15% off first purchase Get the most beautiful glass prints at FRACTURE! Check out https://fractureme.com/ and use our code COUPLE25 for 25% off your first order! Beam Kids is now available online at https://www.shopbeam.com/COUPLETHINGS Take advantage of our exclusive discount of up to 40% off using code COUPLETHINGS

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Hunter and Devin Cordle

Thu, 01 May 2025 22:30:00 -0000

Today we sat down with Hunter and Devin Cordle, a couple we’ve been told we needed to meet for a long time and you guys were right, we loved them! Hunter and Devin, best known online as “The Cordle Family” share their hilarious and unfiltered take on marriage, parenting, faith, and everyday life with their online audience of over 6 million, but what stood out to us about them the most was their genuine hearts, vulnerability and authentic love for one another (plus they’re really funny so that helps too haha). We hope you enjoy this episode as much as we enjoyed meeting the Cordles! Let us know who we should book next in the comments below! Love you guys! Shawn and Andrew Follow Devin ▶ https://www.instagram.com/devincordle/?hl=en Follow Hunter ▶ https://www.instagram.com/hunter.cordle/?hl=en Their Tik Tok ▶ https://www.tiktok.com/@thecordlefamily?lang=en Beam Kids is now available online at https://www.shopbeam.com/COUPLETHINGS Take advantage of our exclusive discount of up to 40% off using code COUPLETHINGS Subscribe to our newsletter ▶ https://www.familymade.com/newsletter Follow our podcast Instagram ▶ https://www.instagram.com/shawnandandrewpods/ Follow My Instagram ▶ https://www.instagram.com/ShawnJohnson Follow My Tik Tok ▶ https://www.tiktok.com/@shawnjohnson Shop My LTK Page ▶ https://www.shopltk.com/explore/shawnjohnson Like the Facebook page! ▶ https://www.facebook.com/ShawnJohnson Follow Andrew’s Instagram ▶ https://www.instagram.com/AndrewDEast Andrew’s Tik Tok ▶ https://www.tiktok.com/@andrewdeast?lang=en

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258 | Our Take on Marriage Clichés

Wed, 30 Apr 2025 17:11:00 -0000

Today we did a deep dive into some of the most common marriage clichés and whoa this was a fun one! We touched on quotes from “never go to bed angry” and “marriage is 50/50” to “scratch my back and I’ll scratch yours” ;) things got spicy and it was a blast to hear each other’s perspectives on these. Let us know which clichés you agree and disagree with in the comments below! Beam Kids is now available online at https://www.shopbeam.com/COUPLETHINGS Take advantage of our exclusive discount of up to 40% off using code COUPLETHINGS Cutest bathing suits ever! ▶ Go to https://shopminnow.com and enter code SHOPMINNOW15 at checkout Print your memories on Glass with Fracture! ▶ https://fractureme.com Code COUPLE30 for 30% off until Mother’s Day Follow our podcast Instagram ▶ https://www.instagram.com/shawnandandrewpods/ Subscribe to our newsletter ▶ https://www.familymade.com/newsletter Follow My Instagram ▶ https://www.instagram.com/ShawnJohnson Follow My Tik Tok ▶ https://www.tiktok.com/@shawnjohnson Shop My LTK Page ▶ https://www.shopltk.com/explore/shawnjohnson Like the Facebook page! ▶ https://www.facebook.com/ShawnJohnson Follow Andrew’s Instagram ▶ https://www.instagram.com/AndrewDEast Andrew’s Tik Tok ▶ https://www.tiktok.com/@andrewdeast?lang=en #ShawnAndAndrewPods #MarriageClichés #Marriage #Couples

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257 | Parenting Advice from Grandparents You Didn't Know You Needed

Wed, 23 Apr 2025 20:21:00 -0000

There’s so much we can learn from the older (and wiser) generation of grandparents! Today we thought we’d tap into that wealth of knowledge by asking grandparents to send in their best life advice and sharing them on the podcast! It was so sweet to read advice from people who have already gone through the season we’re in now and we were reminded of what’s most important in life. We hope this episode makes you happy like it did for us 🙂

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Balancing the Mental Load & Building Intimacy

Fri, 18 Apr 2025 18:57:00 -0000

Today, we had the pleasure of sitting down with relationship expert, wife and mom of two- Dr. Morgan Cutlip to chat about managing the mental load in marriage for more joy, less resentment, and deeper intimacy. All topics she covers in depth in her new book, A Better Share! This conversation was both eye-opening and encouraging. We gained valuable insights on recognizing unhealthy patterns in how we carry our mental loads, how to prevent the resentment from creeping into your marriage and how to keep your marriage playful and fun despite how long it’s been! Let us know your thoughts in the comments 🙂

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256 | Reflecting on 9 Years of Marriage

Thu, 17 Apr 2025 00:41:00 -0000

Today's our 9th anniversary!! So we thought what better way to celebrate than to sit down and reminisce on the last nine incredible years together. We've come so far since the early days of our marriage and I'm so proud of us for continuing to choose each other every single day❤️

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Shawn and Andrew

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255 | Marriage isn't about your happiness

Wed, 09 Apr 2025 21:37:00 -0000

Today we tackled the countercultural topic that marriage isn’t just about your happiness. Oof, we know this one is a tough pill to swallow for a lot of people but in a world telling us to only pursue what makes us feel happy in the moment, we felt this episode was an important reminder that when it comes to your commitment to marriage, it’s always worth pursuing. We hope that whether you’re engaged, newlyweds, or have been married for a long time you find hope in this episode, knowing that marriage is a beautiful gift and wonderful tool for character refinement, compromise and selflessness- sometimes more than we’d prefer ;)

Love you guys!

Shawn & Andrew

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(00:00) - our biggest fight ever

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(24:00) - being fully known and loved

(28:17) - do you run away if there is no happiness?

(33:05) - balancing the variables

(37:40) - marriage isn’t about your happiness

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254 | Our Current Bucket Lists

Thu, 03 Apr 2025 17:00:00 -0000

Today we had a blast diving into our bucket lists and talking about all the things we would love to experience as a couple and as a family! We’ve been talking a lot about our bucket lists after getting back from one of our top bucket list experiences which was going to the Olympics as a family! Do you have a bucket list? We would love to know what’s on yours! Let us know in the comments 🙂

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rebuilding your life to one you love.

Thu, 03 Apr 2025 16:38:00 -0000

Today we made a new friend we know you’re going to love. Jessica N. Turner is a mom, content creator, blogging veteran, Wall Street Journal Bestseller, award-winning marketing professional, public speaker…you get the idea- she’s amazing! Jessica’s story is anything but ordinary and so is her optimism and perspective on how to get back on your feet. Her new book “I thought it would be better than this” touches on her story of losing her 16-year marriage when her husband came out as gay and how this life-shattering moment gave her the grit and determination to pick up the pieces and choose hope to build a beautiful next chapter. Whether you’ve faced disappointment in dating, at work, in marriage or anywhere else in your life (as we all have) this episode is for you!

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Shawn and Andrew

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lyrics, love, and little ones: a conversation with the doleacs

Thu, 27 Mar 2025 21:38:00 -0000

Today we sat down with critically acclaimed singer songwriter and breakout Country music star, Adam Doleac and his wife and number one supporter, MacKinnon Doleac! We became fast friends with this couple and loved chatting with them so much. Adam opened up about the inspiration behind his latest song “Bar Named Jesus” with Thomas Rhett and talked about how his own marriage often influences his music. Mackinnon shares her perspective on the ups and downs of being a wife and mom while being married to a country star. This couple was so relatable, genuine & fun and the conversation felt the same way :)

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253 | Reacting to Online Dating Advice

Wed, 26 Mar 2025 18:15:00 -0000

Today we decided to do a deep dive into the dating advice we found online and let’s just say…you definitely shouldn’t believe everything you read on the internet! Some of the advice we found online was helpful and some of it we highly disagree with so let us know your thoughts in the comments below! If you're currently in the dating scene, you’ve got this! Someone amazing is going to come along, don’t lose hope :)

Love you guys,

Shawn & Andrew

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252 | Our view of "success" and why it may shock you

Wed, 19 Mar 2025 15:00:00 -0000

In today’s episode we dug into the topic of “success” and what that means to both of us these days. This was a pretty deep one! It was cool to reflect on how our views of success have changed over time and talk about how we don’t usually agree with how the world defines “success.” We would love to hear your thoughts on this one so please let us know in the comments if you resonated with this one! We also share some books that have helped us with this topic—check out the links below.

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Shawn and Andrew

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00:00 – what’s today’s episode about?

01:30 – comment of the day!

02:00 – spring break update

05:00 – why success?

06:55 – shawn’s random thought

08:30 – the definition of success

12:00 – fulfillment vs. success

17:00 – our treasures vs. worldly definitions

21:30 – worldly fame, money, titles… vs. happiness and fulfillment

25:11 – setting your goals & finding your own “success”

28:08 – what success looks like now

30:00 – chasing other people’s definitions of success

34:25 – everyone has their own story

36:08 – is there such a thing as being “extra blessed”?

37:26 – is success a choice?

38:15 – how do you stay grounded?

40:38 – books that have helped us

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Healthy Habits for Toddlers: Tackling Nutrition and Picky Eating with Dr. Mona

Thu, 13 Mar 2025 16:39:00 -0000

It feels like everyone we know has been sick this winter, leaving us constantly thinking about ways to strengthen our kids’ immune systems and nutrition. There’s nobody better suited to dive into this topic with than our friend, board certified Pediatrician and mom of two, Dr. Mona. We talked all about picky eaters, supporting your child’s nutrition and immune system, when to worry if your kids aren’t getting enough variety in their diet, immune system myths and more! Dr. Mona has been such an incredible resource for us through each stage of parenting and we’re so honored she’s on our podcast today!

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251 | Dear S&A (part two)

Wed, 12 Mar 2025 16:59:00 -0000

Welcome to PART TWO of our new series “Dear S&A” inspired by the newspaper column “Dear Abby”. You all sent in stories, questions, hot takes and more and we dove into all of it in real-time for today’s episode! If you want to send a submission for part 3, click the link below- we love hearing from you guys! :)

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250 |Common courtesies in Marriage

Wed, 05 Mar 2025 19:12:00 -0000

Today we thought it’d be fun to go through some common courtesies in marriage, something we’ve been talking a lot about lately! We hope episodes like this encourage you to keep showing up for your marriage, choosing each other and putting effort into the little things. We’re in this fight with you!

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249 | Dear Shawn & Andrew (Part 1)

Thu, 27 Feb 2025 04:37:00 -0000

Today we decided to try our spin at an “Dear Abby” newspaper column styled episode! We asked you to send in questions, hot takes, fun stories or ask for advice and we read the submissions in real time. We love getting to know YOU all better, so episodes like this are really fun for us to record and we hope to do more of them! To send in a submission for part 2, click the link below 🙂

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navigating the happy and hard seasons of marriage

Fri, 21 Feb 2025 01:27:00 -0000

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Today we had the privilege of sitting down in-person with Jocelyn and Aaron Freeman, better known as the Freemans by their loyal following! Jocelyn and Aaron have been sought-after marriage coaches for 9 years and both hold a Master's Degrees in Psychology. Not to mention, they’ve sold out over 55 in-person couples workshops across the U.S. and are known for creating viral marriage resources that reach 8–10 million couples per month. This couple is amazing and their insights into relationships has helped improve and save marriages around the world!

🔹 Key Topics Covered:

✔️ The biggest communication mistakes that cause disconnection

✔️ How to stay emotionally connected during busy and stressful seasons

✔️ Why marriage is both challenging and rewarding—and how to embrace its meaning

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248 | Everything we wish we knew as newlyweds

Wed, 19 Feb 2025 12:00:00 -0000

In today’s episode we made a list of things we wish we could tell ourselves as newlyweds. It was so fun to reminisce on the “honeymoon phase” after we got married and think of all the ways we’ve grown individually and as a couple since then. We hope this episode encourages you in whatever stage of marriage you’re currently in and to our single friends out there, don’t settle! Marriage is such a gift when it’s with the right person and that person is worth the wait :)

Love you guys!

Shawn & Andrew

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247 | Biggest frustrations in marriage and parenting

Wed, 12 Feb 2025 16:28:00 -0000

Today we wanted to dive into our biggest frustrations in marriage and parenting, not to dwell on the negative but to encourage you all that you’re not alone in what you’re facing day-to-day and to say we’re all in this together! AND….big news! We’ve *officially* launched the product we’ve been working on perfecting for over a year and that’s an all-in-one superpowder for kids! Andrew and I co-founded Beam Kids with all the pickiest eaters in mind :) Check out the link below to get your own and let us know what you think, we can’t wait for you to try it!

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246 | these psychological principles will make your marriage thrive

Thu, 06 Feb 2025 17:16:00 -0000

Welcome back to Couple Things! Let’s just say in today’s episode Andrew had a field day because we dove into something he’s extremely passionate about and that’s psychology! Better yet, we dove into how different psychological principles apply to marriage and how they can improve your relationship and strengthen your bond. I know this may sound fancy, but they’re actually pretty simple ideas and it was so interesting to understand a bit more about how our brains are wired. We talked about attachment styles, gratitude, confirmation bias and more! We hope you learn something new in this episode because we definitely did!

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Rebecca St James & Cubbie

Thu, 30 Jan 2025 16:00:00 -0000

Today’s conversation was such a meaningful one, wow we loved this couple. Rebecca St. James has won countless Grammy and Dove awards, is an accomplished actress and the author of more than a dozen books. You probably recognize her husband, Cubbie Fink, as a founding member of the multi-platinum Grammy-nominated band Foster the People. While they’ve both experienced high success, one of the coolest things about them is that they’ve been so open about the hard seasons they've walked through together and it’s helped so many people. In their new book, they open up about their journey with infertility, childhood trauma, depression, processing emotions, career, parenting and more. Honestly anyone can learn something from their story, they’re amazing. We hope if you’re going through a hard season, after listening to this episode you feel encouraged to keep going.

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Shawn & Andrew

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Home Edit: Clea and Joanna

Thu, 23 Jan 2025 16:00:00 -0000

Have you ever wondered how early is too early to start teaching your kids some responsibilities around the house? We have and that’s why we absolutely loved this conversation about teaching our kids how to clean up in a fun and helpful way with the world-renowned experts themselves, Clea Shearer and Joanna Teplin from “The Home Edit!” Clea and Joanna recently released their newest children’s book “The Rainbow Cleanup” to show kids that cleaning can be fun! Now, as the hosts of “Extreme Makeover Home Edition,” Clea and Joanna are helping kids and adults alike stay organized and live a more simplistic, peaceful life! Parents out there- definitely give this one a listen :)

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245 | Goal Setting Q&A

Wed, 22 Jan 2025 20:06:00 -0000

We recently posted an episode sharing how Andrew and I set our goals for the year and the feedback has been amazing! We have received so many wonderful follow up questions about the system we use so we wanted to spend time answering them for you guys! We hope this episode encourages you to sit down, either alone or with a loved one, and dream about the year ahead. Download our free goal setting method below to make it as easy as possible to set yourself up for success :)

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Jeremy Pryor

Thu, 16 Jan 2025 21:56:00 -0000

Today we got to talk about one of our biggest passions in life and that’s family. Our incredibly wise guest, Jeremy Pryor, is basically an expert on this, as he’s founded several businesses and nonprofits including FamilyTeams, which provides training content for families around the world. He’s also a husband and dad of five so he really knows what he’s talking about :) We got to dive into how to build a strong family unit, what we can learn about the importance of family from different cultures, leaving a legacy for generations to come and more! This was a really important conversation and one we’ll definitely revisit to stay on track with our own family “team” :)

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244 | your strange family traditions

Wed, 15 Jan 2025 18:16:00 -0000

We absolutely had to make a part two of this “Weirdest Family Traditions” episode because we had such a blast recording part 1! Seriously you guys, getting to read through your family’s weirdest traditions for each holiday made us SO incredibly happy and honestly inspired us to introduce a few new traditions into our own family this year! Let us know in the comments if you plan to incorporate any of the traditions from part 1 or part 2 into any upcoming holidays :)

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243 | Couple Goals: Our Full Family Planning System

Thu, 09 Jan 2025 15:08:00 -0000

We’re back with our goal setting methods for 2025! Today we sat down and went over our individual, relational and family goals for this year and it feels GOOD to have a fresh perspective going into the new year! This is something Andrew and I do every single year and it’s been so beneficial to set tangible goals for ourselves and re-evaluate as the year goes on. We would love for you to set your own goals and we’ve provided our free template below to help you get started. Let us know how it goes!

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242 | our 2024 highlights

Fri, 03 Jan 2025 17:06:00 -0000

How is 2024 coming to an end already?! This year was amazing in so many ways. Between the Olympics in Paris to getting in a groove as a family of five, 2024 was filled with so many wonderful memories, both big and small. We are beyond grateful for all of your support and it’s been such an honor to go through this last year with you.

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John Eldredge

Fri, 03 Jan 2025 16:38:00 -0000

Today we got to interview someone we’ve been hoping to meet for a long time and that’s a personal favorite author, counselor and teacher, John Eldredge! You may know John from his most popular book, Wild at Heart, a book Andrew recommends to everyone. “Wild at Heart” has inspired a ministry that currently includes events, retreats , a podcast and several additional books published by John. As parents of two boys, it was really impactful to talk to John about how to best support, encourage and raise confident young men in today’s world. We hope you learn as much from this conversation as we did :)

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241 | who's more likely to (couples "shoe game")

Wed, 18 Dec 2024 16:17:58 -0000

Want to know what happens when a couple that’s been married for 8 years plays the same game that engaged couples play at their rehearsal dinner? Then you’re in the right place! ;) Grab your significant other and play the “shoe game” with us in real-time! Crazy how after eight years of marriage we somehow still learn so much about each other through these games and we hope you feel the same!

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240 | Weirdest Family Traditions

Wed, 11 Dec 2024 15:15:15 -0000

Today’s episode had us laughing and that’s because we asked you all to send in your WEIRDEST family traditions and you did not disappoint! We had so much fun reading through these really odd but fun traditions and it made us want to implement more funny traditions into our own family! Thank you to everyone who sent questions in :)

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Jeremy Bloom

Thu, 05 Dec 2024 20:10:00 -0000

Today we sat down with our friend, Jeremy Bloom, an entrepreneur, philanthropist, and the first dual-sport athlete to ski in the Winter Olympics and be drafted into the NFL. You guys, Jeremy has the craziest stories ever! We knew we wanted to have him on our podcast to share more about his life because it’s truly unbelievable. We hope you’re just as fascinated with Jeremy’s story as we are and enjoy this episode!

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239 | answering your questions about traveling with kids (part 2)

Wed, 04 Dec 2024 12:41:49 -0000

Today’s episode is part 2 of our “traveling with kids” series where we answer your questions about what it takes to travel as a family. We asked you all to send in questions on our instagram (@ShawnAndAndrewPods) and like always, you sent in so many awesome questions we were excited to answer. From traveling with car seats and strollers to how we get our kids to sleep on a redeye flight, we cover it all in this one! We hope you find this episode helpful! :)

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238 | Busting Marriage Myths part 2

Wed, 27 Nov 2024 16:03:00 -0000

Today we debunked some common myths about marriage that, honestly, we really disagreed with! It was interesting to look at some misconceptions people have about what happens when you say “I Do” and share our take on them. Marriage is so special to us and although it takes work, it’s SO worth it! Let us know if you’ve heard any other marriage myths in the comments below!

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Stephen Nedoroscik

Thu, 21 Nov 2024 18:20:00 -0000

Today is a big day for us because we got to interview the legend known as “The Pommel Horse Guy” and that’s 2-time Olympic medalist, Stephen Nedoroscik! We’ve been dying to interview Stephen from the moment we saw him compete at the 2024 Paris Olympics. He stole the crowd with his contagious smile and lovable energy and he has continued his incredible journey on Dancing With the Stars, where he’s been absolutely crushing it! We left this interview loving Stephen even more than we did before meeting him and we hope you feel the same way :)

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237 | Traveling With Kids - “Our Tips & Tricks”

Wed, 20 Nov 2024 16:08:00 -0000

Want to know how we tackle traveling with three young kids?! Well, in today’s episode we’re sharing all our tips, tricks and must-haves along with what we’ve learned along the way. Stay tuned for a future episode where we’ll be answering all of your questions about traveling with kids, we got so many good questions sent in that we wanted to dedicate a full episode to answering those! If you have any additional tips please leave them in the comments for all the fellow parents out there because traveling with kids isn’t easy and we’re all in this together :)

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236 | Busting Marriage Myths

Mon, 18 Nov 2024 16:17:13 -0000

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235 | interviewing my five-year-old daughter

Wed, 06 Nov 2024 17:44:00 -0000

our favorite interviews. so proud of her

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234 | marriage and business Q&A

Wed, 30 Oct 2024 17:16:00 -0000

We had the honor of speaking at Vanderbilt University's Owen Graduate School of Management all about balancing our business with marriage, family and everything in-between. We loved this interview and Q&A and couldn't wait to share it with you all.

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233 | red, beige, and green flags in relationships

Wed, 16 Oct 2024 16:24:00 -0000

Today we dove into Red, Beige and Green “Flags” in a relationship! We talked about our personal “flags” and what we think you should look out for when dating someone and then went through a list of “flags” you all sent in and wow, there were some funny ones haha Have you ever ended a relationship because of glaring red flags? Let us know in the comments!

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232 | answering vulnerable questions

Wed, 09 Oct 2024 17:18:45 -0000

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231 | dad tell ALL! (Andrew answers your questions)

Thu, 03 Oct 2024 00:08:00 -0000

Andrew felt left out so it's his turn to answer all your questions from Instagram.. Haha, enjoy!!

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230 | Mom Tell ALL!! (answering your questions live!)

Wed, 25 Sep 2024 19:22:10 -0000

Answering all your questions from Instagram.. Haha let's do this.

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229 | reacting to your worst date stories of all time (part 2)

Wed, 18 Sep 2024 17:13:59 -0000

Today we brought back a reaction style episode where we read some of your WORST date stories and we’re once again blown away by some of these experiences! You really can’t make this stuff up! Thanks to everyone who took the time to send in your worst dates. If you missed it, follow our Instagram (linked below) so you can send in a story for the next one :)

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228 | the different phases of parenting

Wed, 11 Sep 2024 15:36:59 -0000

In today’s episode, we dove into the different stages of parenting and the incredible yet difficult moments that come with each one. From Infancy to young adulthood, it was cool to walk through each age range and talk about what we’re looking forward to (or terrified about) the most. If you’re a parent out there, let us know if you can relate!

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227 | family reunion: 60 people, 1 cabin

Wed, 04 Sep 2024 20:09:00 -0000

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226 | answering your questions about our trip to paris

Wed, 28 Aug 2024 16:18:00 -0000

We took our three kids to the Olympic Games and made a month-long trip out of it where we adventured through France, London and Italy. It was incredible in so many ways and we’re beyond thankful for our time as a family but if you’re a parent out there you know that traveling anywhere with three kids can bring a whole different set of challenges. Overall, our trip was amazing and we wanted to spend this episode answering some of the questions you had for us! We hope you enjoy :)

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225 | recapping the paris olympics from paris

Wed, 14 Aug 2024 17:13:28 -0000

We’re baaaaaack (from Paris that is!) We took our three kids to the Olympic Games and made a month-long trip out of it where we adventured through France, London and Italy. It was incredible in so many ways and we’re beyond thankful for our time as a family but if you’re a parent out there you know that traveling anywhere with three kids can bring a whole different set of challenges. Overall, our trip was amazing and we wanted to spend this episode answering some of the questions you had for us! We hope you enjoy :)

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224 | reacting to your WORST date stories of all time

Wed, 07 Aug 2024 15:00:00 -0000

Today we sat down and reacted to some of your WORST date stories and whoa… you weren’t joking!! We laughed, we cringed and we felt your pain with some of these unbelievable dates that sound too cringy and hilarious to be true. We’re going to have to do a “Part 2” of this because we had so much fun and there’s more to share so stay tuned! Let us know what we should react to next ;)

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223 | get to know your spouse (and us)

Wed, 24 Jul 2024 15:00:00 -0000

In today’s episode, we wanted to bring back a beloved “Couples Quiz” to see which one of us knows the other best…any guesses on who won before listening? ;) Play along with us by asking your significant other the same questions and see how many you get right. Let us know in the comments who won!

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222 | your assumptions and our answers (part 2)

Wed, 17 Jul 2024 15:00:00 -0000

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Welcome to Part 2 of “Assumptions About Our Marriage!” We got so many assumptions sent in when we asked you all on social media that we had to break it into two episodes! These are always interesting and funny episodes for us to record and it’s fun to read what some of you assume about us…even though some of them are very interesting to say the least :)

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221 | interviewing our three year old son

Wed, 10 Jul 2024 15:39:00 -0000

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we may be bias but these are our favorite episodes to record. we love you jett and we are so honored to be your parents. we hope you enjoy this as much as we did.

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220 | addressing your assumptions about us

Wed, 03 Jul 2024 15:01:00 -0000

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In this episode, we decided to throw it back old school YouTube style and do an “Assumptions” episode! We asked you all to send in your latest assumptions about our marriage on social media and we were honestly shocked with the amount of assumptions (both good and…well, interesting) we got! We ended up getting so many good ones sent in we decided to break this up into two episodes! We hope you find this episode interesting and get to know us a little better :)

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219 | you asked for our advice again

Wed, 26 Jun 2024 14:00:00 -0000

We’re back with PART TWO of our advice episode, where we pretend like we have the answers to all of your questions 🙂 We dug into some REALLY interesting questions in this one, from advice on burnout, dating, faith, weddings, vacations, hairstyles, and more! Make sure you’re following us over at @CoupleThingsPod on Instagram so you don’t miss out on the next one! Hope you have as much fun listening to this as we had recording it! :)

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218 | postpartum depression.

Wed, 19 Jun 2024 14:00:00 -0000

In today’s episode we talked about postpartum depression, something that affects nearly one in seven women and 10% of men in the postpartum period. We hope this episode resonates with any parents out there who are really in the thick of it. If you or someone you know is struggling with postpartum depression please consult with your doctor, it’s nothing to be ashamed of. You can also fill out the brief form below to contact a professional:

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217 | how i met my husband (part 3)

Wed, 12 Jun 2024 10:00:00 -0000

our dating series continued... let us know if you guys are enjoying these!

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216 | this changed our lives (and it could change yours too!)

Wed, 05 Jun 2024 19:51:00 -0000

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Today we’re diving into our East family method for vision casting! Whenever we’ve posted things about our family goal-setting and vision casting sessions Andrew and I do for the year, we get a lot of interest in what we talk about so we’re so excited to share our thoughts with you! We want to encourage you all to set your own family vision and goals because it’s made such a huge impact in our house. To help you get started, Andrew and I created a free downloadable resource that walks you through our vision-casting method in depth! Let us know what your family visions are for 2024, we would love to hear them!

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215 | unromantic love.

Wed, 29 May 2024 18:59:15 -0000

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In this episode, we share our couples panel from the 2024 I Am Mom Summit! Thank you to everyone who came out to the event this year!! We love seeing your faces in person and getting to meet and hear your stories. Stay updated to find out when our next event is!

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214 | thoughts on the gymnastics competition

Wed, 22 May 2024 18:30:24 -0000

our thoughts on the gymnastics competition, the current girls competing, simone biles and more!

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213 | how i met my husband (part 2)

Wed, 08 May 2024 16:54:37 -0000

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212 | how our marriage is doing with three kids

Wed, 01 May 2024 16:39:00 -0000

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Today we had an open conversation about how our marriage has been doing with three kids. From conflict and identity shifts to intimacy and our journey through marriage counseling, we touched on a lot of topics today we hope you can relate to. It can be difficult to prioritize your marriage and make time for each other when you have little kids but it’s something we’re really passionate about. We hope this episode encourages you to keep choosing each other, no matter how hard the season!

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211 | answering inappropriate questions

Wed, 17 Apr 2024 17:25:40 -0000

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210 | when the dating coach gets married

Wed, 10 Apr 2024 16:25:00 -0000

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Today we got to interview the one and only Matthew Hussey, a New York Times bestselling author, speaker, and coach who specializes in confidence and relational intelligence. Matthew is known by millions for his guidance on relationships and his YouTube channel is number one in the world for love advice! Today we got to pick his brain on all aspects of finding and staying in love and whoa we learned A LOT! Whether you’re single, dating, married, trying to put yourself out there or just looking for ways to improve your everyday relationships and live a more fulfilling life...this episode is for YOU!

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209 | getting through the "roommate" phase

Wed, 03 Apr 2024 14:05:00 -0000

We’re back with part two of answering your questions about being a family of five! In this episode, we hit on just about everything under the sun from Intimacy and being in a “roommate phase” to Bear’s blue eyes and jealousy with the kids. We love doing Q&A episodes so be sure to follow us on Instagram so you can send in a question for the next one!

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208 | olympics intimacy ban, intimacy after having a baby and other advice you asked for

Wed, 27 Mar 2024 15:44:00 -0000

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We’re back with another advice episode but this time we’re one child wiser so let’s just say we felt a little more confident sharing words of wisdom with you all ;) Thanks to everyone who sent in topics they wanted advice on and if you missed it, be sure to follow our instagram over at @CoupleThingsPod so you can send in a question next time! Although we probably aren’t the best people to be giving advice on all these topics, we love pretending like we know what we’re talking about and our goal is to hopefully provide helpful insights and second opinions for you! Thanks for trusting us to give you advice and we hope you have fun listening to this one 🙂

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207 | wonderfully challenging marriage with daryl ann and daniel denner

Wed, 20 Mar 2024 17:25:00 -0000

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Today we sat down with social media sensation and our friend, Daryl-Ann Denner and her husband, Daniel, to talk about what’s been happening in their lives. Daryl-Ann is currently pregnant with baby #3 and we loved hearing about what’s been working for their relationship and what they’ve been struggling with. We touched on everything from wanting a large family and adoption to learning when to say no and how to prioritize your marriage. We love the direction this conversation went and we always love when we can have honest and vulnerable conversations with our guests. We’re grateful to have friends in similar seasons of life as us because let’s be honest, the struggle is real with toddlers and some days your marriage unintentionally takes a back seat. We hope you relate to this episode!

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206 | did 3 kids wreck our life?

Wed, 13 Mar 2024 15:56:00 -0000

In today’s episode we answered your questions about what it’s like being a new family of five! You guys always send in the best questions on our Instagram and it’s so fun to answer them on the spot for our podcast. We hope this episode is helpful to anyone going through a similar season and entertaining for anyone interested in how things have been going over here in the East house. Let’s just say…it’s been a bit of a wild ride :)

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205 | infidelity, divorce, suicide, addiction, bankruptcy, and redemption with John and Ash Marsh

Wed, 06 Mar 2024 16:35:00 -0000

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Today we sat down with John and Ash Marsh and wow do they have a story for you! Their life is a living testament to their faith and perseverance in both their relationship and career. This couple has overcome addictions, extreme debt, infidelity, pregnancy loss, separation and divorce and are now stronger than ever and running their highly successful company, Marsh Collective. We were blown away by this couple’s story and we know you will be too.

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204 | family and fatherhood with NBA star chris paul

Wed, 21 Feb 2024 19:50:00 -0000

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Today we wanted to share an episode of “Lunch with Lindsay,” a show on our FamilyMade Network hosted by journalist, sportscaster, mom and wife, Lindsay Czarniak! Lindsay recently sat down with NBA star Chris Paul where they talked about all things basketball, family, fatherhood, his new book “Sixty-One” and more! Check out “Lunch with Lindsay” using the links below, this show is an incredible part of our FamilyMade Network.

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203 | an unbelievable marriage (literally)

Wed, 14 Feb 2024 17:23:12 -0000

Today we sat down with Anil Menon, SpaceX’s first flight surgeon and his wife, Anna Menon, a Lead Space Operations Engineer at SpaceX! So let’s just say, this couple is really smart and had a lot of interesting things to share. It’s not every day we get to interview people who work on sending people to space, so this was really cool! In the words of Andrew’s dad joke “This interview was out of this world!” haha so cheesy but we hope you enjoy! :)

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202 | experiencing tragedy and addiction with your partner | doug and jamie hehner

Wed, 07 Feb 2024 20:14:50 -0000

We’re so excited to introduce you to Jamie Otis and Doug Hehner who have a podcast called, “Hot Marriage, Cool Parents” on our FamilyMade network! We did an interview with Jamie and Doug for the new season of their show and we share that full interview with you all in this episode. To learn more about the Hehners and their podcast, check out the links below!

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201 | the secret to inner happiness and a 40 year marriage | erwin and kim mcmanus

Wed, 31 Jan 2024 19:05:40 -0000

Today we sat down with Erwin McManus and his wife, Kim for an incredible conversation about mental toughness, mental clarity and mental health, all premises of Erwin’s newest book, “Mind Shift.” Erwin is an award-winning author and artist and his books have sold over one million copies. He is the lead pastor of Mosaic church, based in Los Angeles, and has spent the last thirty years advising and coaching CEOs, professional athletes, celebrities, and world-leaders to reach their full potential.

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200 | when parents don’t approve with Mandie and Danae

Wed, 24 Jan 2024 16:40:00 -0000

Today we sat down with social media content creators Danae Hays and Mandie Kaii. After meeting this couple at the Nashville Celebrity Softball game earlier this year, we really wanted to get to know them better and thought what better way to do that than by having them on the podcast! Danae makes hilarious videos on TikTok for her 2 million followers and her wife, Mandie, creates content about fashion, fitness, and everything in between. We had deep conversations about judgment and religious trauma, and we also had conversations where we laughed until we cried. There's a little bit of everything in this episode and we are so honored to have had them on our show!

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199 | third baby birth story

Wed, 17 Jan 2024 16:21:00 -0000

The birth story of our third baby, Bear :) The past month has been a dream soaking all of this in but we can't wait to share more. Head to our Youtube channel to watch our vlogs of bringing him home and showing the nursery! Thank you all for being a part of our journey.

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198 | mental health, marriage and faith with gabe and jess conte

Wed, 10 Jan 2024 22:20:00 -0000

Today we sat down with YouTubers, podcast hosts, authors, recording artists, and social media sensations, Jess and Gabriel Conte! With a collective social media following of over 15 million, Jess and Gabe have definitely made a name for themselves, but what we love most about this couple is their authenticity, openness about the hard seasons they’ve walked through and their love for one another after 7 years of marriage. We hope you enjoy this episode as much as we loved this couple!

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197 | the best of 2023. + GIVEAWAY

Thu, 04 Jan 2024 17:29:23 -0000

We can’t believe that 2023 is coming to an end, where has the time gone?! This has been such an incredible year and we’re so thankful we got to share it with all of you. From getting pregnant to hosting our very first FamilyMade Live event, this has been a huge year. Don’t forget to enter the giveaway we mention in this episode and let us know what you want to hear from us in 2024! Thanks for coming along for the ride :)

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196 | wild stories pt 5: olympic and NFL life-altering moments, broken bones and marathon tribulations

Wed, 27 Dec 2023 16:56:58 -0000

In this episode, we continue our new series where we tell our wildest stories! In part 5 we discuss the life changing moments that led shawn to the olympics, and andrew to his college and NFL career. We also share the moment shawn broke her toe while 9 months pregnant with Drew and all the crazy moments in between. It's crazy to think how many moments can ultimately ripple and change the course of your entire life. We love reflecting back on these and have vlogged so many of these chapters so check out our youtube channel to see more! Leave a comment below if you're enjoying this series and tell us one of your wild stories!! We love hearing from you guys and don't forget to follow along @couplethingspod on Instagram!

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195 | Olympic Swimmer Katie Hoff and NFL Player Todd Anderson

Wed, 20 Dec 2023 18:19:43 -0000

Today we sat down with two people we are honored to call friends: Former Olympian, Katie Hoff and her husband, Former NFL player, Todd Anderson!

We talked about finding your identity again after sports, something that we believe not enough people talk about. We know you’ll love this couple as much as we do! Comment below who we should have on the show next :)

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194 | don't do this to your kids

Wed, 13 Dec 2023 19:53:02 -0000

In today’s episode we talked allllll about Youth Sports. There are so many kids in youth sports these days and while we love to see kids outside trying new things, learning responsibility and making friends, we can’t help but notice how much more intense sports have gotten for kids. Not to mention how stressful the games have gotten for the parents! This topic led to some good conversation on how to be a good parent in youth sports and how to make sure your kids are out there having a good time. It makes us thankful we got to enjoy sports for fun in our childhood and we hope our kids one day can do the same. Let us know your thoughts on this in the comments below, we would love to hear from you!

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https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/products/databriefs/db441.htm#:~:text=Key%20findings-,Data%20from%20the%20National%20Health%20Interview%20Survey,were%20to%20participate%20in%20sports.

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193 | naming a baby

Wed, 06 Dec 2023 16:22:03 -0000

So many people have been sending us a Tik Tok video where a world-renowned name expert, Sophie Kihm, predicts what we’ll be naming baby #3! Apparently, she’s been right on several celebrity baby name predictions so we wanted to have her on the show and do a deeper dive into this topic. We talked about current name trends, name predictions, what people are paying to use baby naming services and more! Do you think one of the names we talked about today could be the one? ;)

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192 | Is baby here yet? And other pregnancy q+a

Wed, 29 Nov 2023 16:40:31 -0000

You guys asked us to do an “any and everything Q&A” so here it is!! We had so much fun with this one and you guys definitely didn’t hold back on your questions! :) There were so many good ones sent in it was hard to narrow down the list but we hope you enjoy this episode and if we didn’t get to your question make sure you’re following our Instagram at @CoupleThingsPod so you can send in more questions next time we do an episode like this! We love you guys and based on a lot of the questions that were asked, it’s always so nice to see that we’re all just out here trying to be the best spouses, parents and friends we can! Let us know what you think in the comments below!

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191 | interviewing our 4 year old daughter

Wed, 22 Nov 2023 18:21:58 -0000

favorite tradition. view our past ones here!

interviewing our 3 year old daughter: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FvGLMxu7gqc&t=244s

mommy-daughter interview | our three year old: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GB_z_iK6H0Q&t=1s

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190 | new parents mark ballas and bc jean

Wed, 15 Nov 2023 20:40:07 -0000

Today we’re joined by the one and only Mark Ballas and his wife, BC Jean Ballas! Mark and I go way back to season 8 of Dancing with the Stars where we won the Mirrorball trophy and became the champions together! Earlier this year, Mark announced his retirement from DWTS and a few months later, he and BC announced they were pregnant! We couldn’t be happier for them and it’s been so fun knowing BC and I are both pregnant at the same time! We hope you enjoy this interview with this incredibly talented couple and be sure to check out their latest song, “Rainbow.” Link below!

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Check out their song RAINBOW 🌈 https://ffm.to/alexanderjean_rainbow

"We lost a baby last year, just when we thought we were in a good place to tell friends + family we received the heavy news that our little one wasn’t going to make it, we’ve both been through hard things in our lives but this was a different kind of sadness, this song is for anyone that has experienced loss in any form, We hope it brings the listener some kind of peace & reminds them that a rainbow isn’t far behind."

Check out their song SO SMALL: https://ffm.to/alexanderjean_sosmall

"This song is a musical diary of the beautiful chaos and transformative journey of becoming a parent. It all started with a guitar riff and concept we were saving for when we had a baby of our own. Once we got the good news that we were expecting, we were able to tap into our raw emotions that this next chapter of life brings, painting an intimate portrait of this new overwhelming love for our tiny human we have yet to meet. This lullaby is for anyone who is a parent or expecting to be. "

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189 | Newlyweds Derek Hough and Hayley Erbert

Wed, 08 Nov 2023 19:25:09 -0000

Today we got to interview 3X Emmy Award Winner, 6X “Dancing With The Stars” Champion, New York Times Best Selling Author and our friend, Derek Hough, along with his beautiful wife, Hayley Erbert! After getting married a few months ago, Derek and Hayley are now on tour together for “A Symphony of Dance,” and we’re counting down the days until we get to see the show later this month! It still feels surreal that we get to call this incredible couple friends, I remember meeting Derek for the first time on “Dancing With the Stars” back in 2012 and I was so starstruck. We hope you love this episode as much as we love this couple!

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188 | pregnancy q&a

Wed, 01 Nov 2023 17:21:27 -0000

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187 | 7 things your family should do differently with money with Rachel Cruze

Wed, 25 Oct 2023 15:03:47 -0000

Today we sat down with Two-time New York Times best-selling author, financial expert, podcast host, fellow Nashvillian, wife and mom of three, Rachel Cruze! Rachel is the daughter of Dave Ramsey, the founder and CEO of the company Ramsey Solutions and currently works as a Ramsey Personality and certified financial coach. In this episode, Rachel shares the best approaches to teaching your child about finances and finding contentment, something that she also brings to life in her new Children’s Book, “I’m Glad For What I Have”. This was such a helpful conversation for us and we hope you find it helpful too!

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186 | wild stories pt 4: meeting tswift, driving through the night and confronting marshawn lynch

Wed, 18 Oct 2023 16:11:19 -0000

In this episode, we continue our new series where we tell our wildest stories! In part 4 we discuss the time Shawn got to meet Taylor Swift, when she almost missed her flight to my brother's wedding and had to drive 8 hours through the night, and the hilarious interaction we had with Marshawn Lynch. Leave a comment below if you're enjoying this series and tell us one of your wild stories!! We love hearing from you guys and don't forget to follow along @couplethingspod on Instagram!

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185 | unlocking intimacy with joey and heath

Wed, 11 Oct 2023 14:56:00 -0000

In today’s episode, we tackled the topic of phone addiction and how it can interfere with your relationships. So many of us are truly addicted to using our phones and if we’re being honest, it can cause us to miss out on little moments with our spouse and kids. Today we’re joined by Joey Odom, co-founder of Aro, a company dedicated to helping families manage their screen time and be fully present. Joey was an executive in commercial real estate until he realized his phone was distracting him from the most important thing in life - his family. He now works alongside co-founder Heath Wilson to help families remove that distraction and form a healthier relationship with their phones. I think this episode can really resonate with all of us and is definitely worth a listen!

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184 | answering your pregnancy and motherhood questions! baby #3 q+a | Shawn Johnson + Mallory Ervin

Wed, 04 Oct 2023 14:51:00 -0000

Today I'm joined with my best friend Mallory to do a Q&A for the mamas out there! We definitely aren’t mom experts of any kind but it was fun to have candid conversations about some of the real joys and struggles of motherhood. We hope you find this episode helpful and know that you’re not alone in whatever you’re going through. Don’t forget to follow us on Instagram @CoupleThingsPod so you can send in a question for our next Q&A!

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183 | wild stories pt 3: napa nightmare, awful first date, NFL honeymoon

Wed, 27 Sep 2023 10:00:00 -0000

In this episode, we continue our new series where we tell our wildest stories! In part 3 we discuss our awful first date, a honeymoon that quickly turned into an NFL recruitment, and our 2018 nightmare Napa trip.. Leave a comment below if you're enjoying this series and tell us one of your wild stories!! We love hearing from you guys and don't forget to follow along at couplethingspod on Instagram!

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182 | regaining sanity as a parent with Justin Whitmel and Lauren Earley

Wed, 20 Sep 2023 15:00:00 -0000

Today we sat down with writer, author and lawyer, Justin Whitmel Earley, to chat all about the impact of friendship. Deep friendships have the power to change your life but because of today’s “hustle culture,” busyness, and the fear of vulnerability many people have, these deep friendships are harder to come by. Justin’s newest book, “Made For People” is all about how we are made for community and connection yet in today’s world, people are lonelier than ever. This episode will inspire you to deepen your friendships, fight loneliness, prioritize friendships in a faced-pace world and more!

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181 | Together through Addiction, Achievement, and Athletics with power couple Ken and Shelby Rideout

Fri, 15 Sep 2023 16:25:54 -0000

Today we sat down with Ken and Shelby Rideout for an awesome conversation that left us feeling really motivated! Ken speaks on his struggle with addiction and athletics. Ken is an incredible athlete who didn’t start taking running seriously until his 40’s but has won countless marathons and recently took first place at the Gobi March- a 155-mile, self-supported, 6-day race across the Gobi Desert in Mongolia. His wife, Shelby, is not only supportive of Ken’s athletic endeavors but she herself is inspiring and is a former ASL interpreter and now runs her own children’s learning program. We hope you feel motivated to go out and do something awesome after listening to this episode because we sure did :)

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180 | wild stories pt 2: almost dying, house fire, and more

Wed, 13 Sep 2023 15:00:00 -0000

In this episode, we continue our new series where we tell our wild stories! In part 2 we discuss a hiking trip to the Grand Canyon that took a bad turn, Andrew's family house fire, and the biggest argument we've ever been in. Leave a comment below if you're enjoying this series and tell us one of your wild stories!! We love hearing from you guys and don't forget to follow along at couplethingspod on Instagram!

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179 | this interview with a 2 yr old will make you cry

Fri, 08 Sep 2023 17:40:15 -0000

for this episode we got to continue our favorite tradition ever- interviewing our 2 year old son, Jett James. we love drew and jett so much and can't wait to see how they grow and change over the years. hope you guys enjoy this one with Jett, and stay tuned for year four with Drew :)

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178 | NINJA SPECIAL: Caleb and Ashley Bergstrom on ANW finals, babies, marriage

Wed, 06 Sep 2023 14:32:00 -0000

Today we sat down with the first ever couple to make it to the American Ninja Warrior Finale in Las Vegas- Caleb & Ashley Bergstrom! They’re not only extremely fit and talented on the ninja course, but they’re also the sweetest couple, soon-to-be parents and run a business together as husband and wife! Andrew was especially pumped for this interview after his run on American Ninja Warrior and by the end of our conversation we felt like we were all friends :)

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177 | our wildest stories: part 1

Wed, 30 Aug 2023 14:42:00 -0000

In this episode, we begin our brand new series where we tell our wild stories. In part 1 we discuss a graphic incident while Andrew was pursuing an interesting new hobby overseas, a close encounter with a bear, and the reason we received a call from the CDC. It's so fun for us to share these stories with you guys and take a look back at everything we've been through together. If you like this series or have an idea for another episode please drop a comment on our youtube channel! We can't wait for you guys to hear this one and stay tuned for more!!

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176 | shawn and andrew interview their favorite band

Wed, 23 Aug 2023 13:45:00 -0000

In today’s episode we got to sit down in-person with the incredibly talented singer, songwriter and guitarist, Bear Rinehart, and his wife, Mary Reams Rhinehart. Bear is a founding member and lead singer of the band NEEDTOBREATHE and also launched a solo career under the name Wilder Woods. Bear and Mary have three boys, Wilder, Woods and Waters, and have so much wisdom to share on parenting, marriage, career and more. We’re huge fans of Bear’s music and hope you check it out using the links below!

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175 | soulmates don’t exist.

Wed, 16 Aug 2023 15:17:00 -0000

In today’s episode we tackled the controversial question, Does THE ONE exist? We shared our opinions about whether or not you can have multiple soulmates, if non-romantic soulmates are possible, choosing to love your spouse and more! Let’s just say, Andrew was really passionate about this one. Let us know your thoughts on finding “the one” in the comments! We would really love to hear your opinion on this topic!

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174 | ENGAGED! Hannah Brown and Adam Woolard’s Love Story

Wed, 09 Aug 2023 15:04:00 -0000

In today’s episode we sat down with former Bachelorette star & fellow “Dancing with the Stars” champion, Hannah Brown, and her boyfriend, Adam Woolard! We talked all about what sets their relationship apart, where they currently stand with marriage and kids and their recent big move to Nashville! We’re so excited that they’re now in the same city as us and we can’t wait to keep this friendship going!

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173 | asking my husband vulnerable questions

Wed, 02 Aug 2023 15:24:00 -0000

In this episode we sat down and asked each other some vulnerable questions about pregnancy. We love doing this podcast because it creates a space for Andrew and I to have open conversations and learn more about each other while also getting to share them with all of you. We’re so glad you’re on this pregnancy journey with us. Let us know what other questions you would want us to answer :)

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172 | Living purposely with Brian and Sonia Nhira

Wed, 26 Jul 2023 16:04:44 -0000

We’re so excited to introduce you to Brian and Sonia Nhira, the hosts of the podcast “Growing with the Nhiras” that you can find on our network, FamilyMade! We got to be the first guests on their third season and it was seriously one of our favorite interviews we’ve ever done. Seriously. In this episode, we shared the full interview with all of you and we hope you love it as much as we loved recording it! To find out more about the “Growing with the Nhiras” podcast, check out the links below.

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171 | swapping embarrassing stories with the Hopkins

Wed, 19 Jul 2023 15:00:00 -0000

Today we had an incredible and honest conversation with NFL kicker, Dustin Hopkins, and his wife Gabby! We chatted about how Gabby overcame her struggles with postpartum depression, how they keep their marriage strong through different seasons, the importance of faith in their lives and their new non-profit organization “The Well Foundation,” which was inspired by their son, Wake. The Hopkins are great friends of ours and we know by the end of this episode they’ll feel like friends of yours, too!

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170 | we’re having a third baby

Wed, 12 Jul 2023 16:50:00 -0000

The word is out…WE’RE PREGNANT!! We couldn’t be more excited to share this journey with you and bring another sweet baby into this world. In this episode, we give you all the details about trying for our third, finding out we’re pregnant, telling family and friends and more! We’re so happy the news is finally out and we can’t wait to bring you along for the ride.

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169 | talking about touchy subjects

Wed, 05 Jul 2023 14:00:00 -0000

In today’s episode we talk about how to bring up “touchy subjects” to your spouse, something that can be really uncomfortable if not approached correctly BUT with good communication, it doesn’t have to be so bad. We would love to hear your personal experiences with this as well so please share in the comments below!

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168 | GETTING ENGAGED with Jeanine Amapola and Kaleb

Wed, 28 Jun 2023 13:00:00 -0000

Today we interviewed YouTube sensation Jeanine Amapola and her NEW FIANCE, Kaleb Ward. We talked all about their exciting new engagement, how they knew they wanted to get married and also why they broke up. We officially consider Jeanine and Kaleb new friends! We loved talking to this couple!

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167 | Jessie James and Eric Decker's First Podcast

Wed, 21 Jun 2023 14:31:00 -0000

This week on Couple Things, we dive into a fun conversation with two big-time guests, The Deckers! Eric is a former NFL wide receiver and his wife, Jessie James Decker is a singer-songwriter, author, and founder of her own clothing lin!! We talked about ambition and how they balance chasing their dreams with having a family and maintaining a strong marriage.

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166 | how well do you know your partner?

Wed, 14 Jun 2023 14:00:00 -0000

In today’s episode, we decided to test each other’s knowledge on how well we know each other 7 years into marriage and things got…interesting. Ask your spouse these same questions and see how many you get right. Let us know in the comments who won and what your stakes were :)

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165 | a life of raising 15 kids with katie davis and benji majors

Wed, 07 Jun 2023 15:19:00 -0000

In this episode, we got to speak with Katie Davis and Benji Majors about their incredible family life and the journey of adopting 13 girls from Uganda. We are in awe of this couple. Their story is amazing and you won't want to miss this one!!

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164 | keeping curiosity in marriage

Wed, 31 May 2023 14:00:00 -0000

In this episode, we had the honor of speaking with Barbara Grossman PhD and Michael Grossman MD who have guided more than 30,000 clients to successful marriages. To accompany their highly successful book, The Marriage Map, they hold classes to help couples enhance their relationship and satisfy cherished dreams.

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163 | how an olympian became a youtuber

Wed, 24 May 2023 18:59:00 -0000

This week on Couple Things we talk about our journey of how we became Youtubers. We chat about our past with the olympics and NFL, pregnancy, loss, and creating our network FamilyMade Media. Let us know what you think in the comments below!

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162 | forbes fortune couple dani austin and jordan ramirez

Wed, 17 May 2023 14:00:00 -0000

This week on Couple Things we got to interview the social media sensation, Dani Austin Ramirez and her husband, Jordan Ramirez! We talked all about the crazy world of social media, what it’s like working with your spouse, how to balance being parents and entrepreneurs and more!

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161 | the sweetest mommy-daughter interview

Wed, 10 May 2023 14:00:00 -0000

Today’s episode was so special because now Shawn got to interview our all-time favorite guest, our sweet daughter Drew. Can’t wait to recreate these episodes as she gets older and see how much she’s grown. This episode made my mama heart so happy & we hope you love it too 🤍

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160 | having "the talk", relationship funks, and managing expectations

Wed, 03 May 2023 14:59:00 -0000

Welcome to part 3 of our advice series! In this episode, we answered questions you submitted via Instagram all about marriage, parenting, relationships, and hot takes. We had so much fun hearing from you guys so be sure to follow along on our Couple Things Podcast Instagram so you can send in questions for next time!

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159 | family culture with richard and linda eyre

Wed, 26 Apr 2023 14:00:00 -0000

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158 | a room full of olympic gold medalists with missy franklin + hayes johnson

Wed, 19 Apr 2023 14:00:00 -0000

In today’s episode we got to interview the incredible 5x Olympic Gold Medalist, Missy Franklin Johnson, and her husband, world champion and the president of Swimmingly LLC, Hayes Johnson! We talked about their life in and out of their athletic careers, how they met, their marriage story and more! We loved getting to hang out with this couple in person for this interview and we’re honored to call them new friends!

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157 | a one in a million family with the willardsons

Wed, 12 Apr 2023 14:53:00 -0000

In today’s episode, we got to talk to our friends Shannon and Chase Willardson! You'll get to know them as a family and couple including how they met, their daughter's rare disease called Congenital disorders of Glycosylation (CDG) as well as a little of their IVF journey. We are also super excited that they just recently launched their podcast, "Don't Judge, Just Love!", which we'll link below!! We hope you enjoy it!

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156 | teen pregnancy with ben and katie gonzales

Wed, 05 Apr 2023 21:37:00 -0000

In today’s episode, we got to interview Katie and Ben Gonzales, better known as KBandBaby on YouTube, about how they overcame the odds as teen parents. Katie and Ben opened up about how they got pregnant at 19 and how they learned to prioritize their marriage in order to make it to where they are today. They now have a thriving marriage, three beautiful children and have built a social media following around their adorable family and relationship. We hope you enjoy this episode!

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155 | nashville school shooting

Thu, 30 Mar 2023 16:03:00 -0000

Today we talked with Licensed Professional Counselor, Sissy Goff, who has been helping parents have impactful conversations with their children about the tragic school shooting at the Covenant School in Nashville, TN. Our hearts are absolutely broken that our community is going through something like this and we hope this interview is helpful in guiding you through these difficult but important conversations with your children. Praying for each family affected by this awful tragedy. If you’d like to donate, please see the links below.

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To donate to the Scruggs family, who lost their 9-year-old daughter, Hallie:

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To donate in honor of Evelyn Dieckhaus, a 9-year-old who lost her life while pulling the fire alarm to alert others of the active shooter: https://www.gofundme.com/f/in-loving-tribute-to-evelyn-dieckhaus

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154 | traveling to 100 countries with 3 kids with the bucket list family

Wed, 22 Mar 2023 15:00:00 -0000

This week we had the privilege of interviewing The Bucket List Family! We talked about the joys of living an unconventional life, the hardships that come with traveling as a family of five, how they keep their relationship strong on the road and more! It was so much fun to interview them and we’ve loved following along with their travel adventures for years. After talking to them we now feel the urge to travel somewhere awesome as a family and we know you will too!

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153 | 26 weeks pregnant and competing at the world championships

Wed, 08 Mar 2023 16:00:00 -0000

Today we interviewed Mallory Weggemann & Jay Snyder! Mallory and Jay have navigated their own IVF journey and have shared every step with the world as they believe vulnerability is what makes us most connectable. It is their hope that they have played a role in helping reduce the stigma around male infertility, raise more awareness of the conversation of infertility and parenthood as it relates to professional female athletes, and change the perception of what parenthood and the journey looks like for women living with disabilities. It is with great joy that they embark on their greatest journey yet as they prepare to welcome their first child in March of 2023. Mallory has broken eight world records as a paralympic swimmer and by the 2012 Paralympic Games, she held fifteen world records and thirty-four American records. It was an honor to speak with these two and we hope you enjoy this episode!

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152 | how to ask for what you need in a relationship

Thu, 02 Mar 2023 04:00:00 -0000

Today we interviewed Khadeen & Devale Ellis! We spoke about the importance of communicating what you need out of your partner in your relationship, maintaining a good family balance, and prioritizing marriage. We hope you enjoy this interview and let us know below if you have any tips for our community!

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151 | why our marriage changed

Wed, 22 Feb 2023 20:30:00 -0000

There’s no doubt your relationship changes once you have kids, but I think we may have underestimated how much it changes! Most of the change is for the better but there’s definitely a learning curve! Let us know how your relationship changed after kids in the comments below- we’d love to hear from you :)

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150 | how fame changes family | the d’amelios

Wed, 15 Feb 2023 17:08:00 -0000

Today we interviewed Heidi and Marc D'amelio! You've probably seen this family everywhere from their hit reality show, The D'Amelio Show, Dancing with the Stars, or on Tik Tok. Marc and Heidi are the parents of Charli and Dixie D'Amelio and have secured their spot as one of the internet's biggest families. Marc D'Amelio has also worked for a number of organizations within the apparel industry and they are excited to announce a new shoe line, dropping this June! Behind all of the success of this couple, we talk to them about the importance of setting boundaries and protecting your family, how the limelight can affect marriage, and how their life has changed over the years. We hope you enjoy this episode with Heidi and Marc D'amelio!

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149 | I've been married to three different people

Wed, 08 Feb 2023 18:44:00 -0000

Do you feel like you’ve been married to multiple people based on how much your spouse has changed over the years? We do too! And we loved talking about it in today’s episode. We love learning and growing together, but it’s crazy to look back on all the years we’ve known each other and see how much we’ve changed since the very beginning. Hope you enjoy it!!

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148 | Laughing with Trey + Katie Kennedy

Wed, 01 Feb 2023 19:12:00 -0000

Today we interviewed the hilarious social media sensation Trey Kennedy and his wife, Katie! Trey has nearly 12.5 million followers who have been following his journey from the previous social media app Vine until now, where he’s gotten so popular he has his own comedy tour! We’re big fans of Trey’s videos and he’s always cracking us up on social media so we’ve been wanting to have him as a guest on our podcast for so long! There’s a good chance you’ve seen some of his hilarious videos but check out the links below to learn more about him!

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147 | should i coach my wife?

Wed, 25 Jan 2023 19:41:00 -0000

In today’s episode, We have an awesome conversation with Jason Jaggard which we are so excited about.

Jason Jaggard is an entrepreneur, producer, coach, and author whose work has been translated into over 50 languages and featured in Fast Company, Forbes, and Entrepreneur magazines. Jason is the founder of Novus Global, an executive coaching firm working with leaders of Fortune 100 companies, professional athletes, elected officials, and some of the most famous entertainers on earth. He is also a co-founder of the Meta Performance™ Institute, which helps people create six- and seven-figure incomes by learning how to powerfully coach high-performing leaders. In addition, he is the executive producer and co-host of the award-winning podcast Beyond High Performance, featuring interviews with coaches and people at the top of their fields, exploring the question, "What am I capable of?"

The new book from Jason Jaggard, the Executive Coaches at Novus Global, and the Faculty for the Meta Performance™ Institute, Beyond High Performance: What Great Coaches Know About How the Best Get Better, releases this summer. Beyond High Performance is a manifesto for leaders and teams who are ready for the question: What do you do after you're good at what you do? Join the Beyond High Performance Network and Get Early Access to the Book and other Valuable Resources.

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146 | Good Grief

Wed, 18 Jan 2023 21:50:00 -0000

In this episode we talk about grief. Not just in our own personal experience recently but about grief in general in hoping that it will help one of you through your journey as well. We also wanted to thank each and every one of you who have reached out in condolences to Andrew’s dad, Guy, who recently passed away unexpectedly on December 27th, 2022. We hope you take something away from this episode and appreciate your support during this time.

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145 | Recapping our 2022

Thu, 12 Jan 2023 20:11:00 -0000

For today's episode, we talk all about 2022. We go through our favorite episodes, the milestones we accomplished, everything we got to experience with you guys, and everything we have to look forward to. This was an amazing year and we appreciate you guys taking this journey with us. EXCITED ABOUT 2023!

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144 | Tales from the World Cup with the Zimmerman’s

Wed, 14 Dec 2022 21:52:00 -0000

For today's episode, we got to sit down with professional soccer player Walker Zimmerman and his hilariously funny wife Sally Zimmerman. We talked all about the World Cup, their relationship and nerve-wracking birth journey with their son Tucker and what it looks like to be a professional athlete while raising a family.

It was an honor to be able to sit and have a conversation with them for an hour as guests and as new friends. We hope you enjoy it and be sure to check back every Wednesday for new episodes!

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143 | the biggest one yet

Fri, 09 Dec 2022 20:54:00 -0000

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142 | Parenting Coach and Pediatrician Dr. Mona

Wed, 30 Nov 2022 22:04:00 -0000

Today’s interview is with Dr. Mona, a Board Certified General Pediatrician, parenting coach, and mother! We had the pleasure of interviewing Dr. Mona at this year’s “I Am Mom Summit” and we had so many additional questions for her we knew we had to have her on our show to continue the conversation. Dr. Mona is such a good resource and has a passion for sharing educational information on parents' most common concerns. Find out more about Dr. Mona below!

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141 | Things We're Thankful For & GIVEAWAY

Wed, 23 Nov 2022 21:44:00 -0000

Happy Thanksgiving!! There is so much to be thankful for this year and to show how thankful we are for YOU, we wanted to do a giveaway!

To enter for your chance to win, comment (either on YouTube or on Apple/Spotify) FIVE things you’re thankful for this year! Make sure you’re also following @FamilyMadeMedia, @ShawnJohnson and @AndrewEast on Instagram and that you’re subscribed to the FamilyMade Media YouTube channel linked HERE to be submitted for an entry!! We will select three random listeners to each win $500. If you are selected as a winner, we will reach out to you to get you your prize! We hope you all have a wonderful thanksgiving with people you love and take time to reflect on all we have to be grateful for. Love you guys!

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140 | the founders behind Good Ranchers

Fri, 18 Nov 2022 15:10:00 -0000

In today’s episode, we got to interview Ben and Corley Spell, a couple who took a leap of faith in 2018 and started their own meat company called Good Ranchers! Their business focuses on ethical practices, transparency, and animal wellness, something they felt was lacking among other companies today. Not only are they paving the way for other meat companies in terms of product quality, but over the past 4 years, their customers have helped donate over 500,000 meals to food banks across the country! We loved getting to learn about their lives and how they make their marriage work despite having busy lives. We hope you enjoy our conversation!

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139 | interviewing our 3 year old daughter

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 17:49:00 -0000

Today’s episode was so special because Andrew got to interview our all-time favorite guest, our sweet daughter Drew. I love watching their father-daughter relationship grow and we can’t believe she’s already three years old! Can’t wait to recreate this episode next year and see how much she’s grown. This episode made my mama heart so happy & I hope you love it too 🤍

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138 | Judah and Chelsea Smith

Thu, 03 Nov 2022 19:35:00 -0000

Today we got to interview Judah and Chelsea Smith- the lead pastors of “Churchome” - a church in Los Angeles, CA. Not only are they incredible people, but they have incredible insight on all things related to relationships and they’ve been married for nearly 23 years! You don’t want to miss this one!

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137 | gymnastics and body image

Wed, 26 Oct 2022 17:57:00 -0000

This episode touches on a topic we feel is very important - body image. After we had our daughter, Drew, we felt a sense of responsibility for the way we teach our kids about different aspects of life, and this was a big one! If you have children and aren’t sure how to start the conversation about body image or want to know when to start laying the foundation for body positivity- this one is for you and we hope you leave encouraged! And if you don't have kids but are struggling with body image- we hope you can take something away from this episode :)

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136 | Potty Training 101 with Allison Jandu

Wed, 19 Oct 2022 17:34:00 -0000

Today we interviewed a highly successful potty training expert…yep, you heard that right!! Allison Jandu, known as The Potty Training Consultant, has helped over 4,500 families successfully potty train their children and has dedicated her life to helping other families learn the ins and outs of research-based potty training methods. As if that’s not cool enough, Allison has partnered with us over here at FamilyMade Media to create an all-inclusive “Potty Training Course” that is available now!! We’re so excited for you to have access to her course and we’re confident that through Allison’s 5,000+ hours of potty training research that we ALL have something we can learn from her! Trust us, if you have kids or know kids, you don’t want to miss this episode OR her new course. Hope you enjoy!

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135 | Steven Curtis Chapman + Mary Beth

Fri, 14 Oct 2022 22:58:00 -0000

Today we interviewed Steven Curtis Chapman, The most awarded artist in the Christian music industry! He’s sold over 10 million albums, has won five Grammy awards & 59 Dove awards. In addition to all of his career success, Steven is an incredibly loyal husband and father and strives to always put his family first. We loved having Steven on the show to talk about his upcoming album, Still, which is out TODAY, and talk about his family life, which includes non-profit work he does with his wife and kids. We were pretty starstruck for this one, we have known Steven‘s songs for years so it was really cool to have him on the show!!

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134 | elite marriage with nick and stefany bare

Wed, 05 Oct 2022 17:25:00 -0000

For today’s episode, we got to interview Nick and Stefany Bare! Nick is an athlete, a father, and the founder+CEO of the highly successful performance supplement company Bare Performance Nutrition. Nick and his wife, Stefany, recently welcomed their first child into the world and we loved getting to chat with them about how that transition has been going, how they balance being entrepreneurs with parenting, and what training looks like for both of them in this season. We loved this conversation and we know you will too!

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133 | supporting each other through hard times with jordan lee dooley

Thu, 29 Sep 2022 10:54:00 -0000

In today’s episode, we were joined by the powerhouse couple the Dooleys! Jordan Lee Dooley is a national best-selling author of Embrace Your Almost and Own Your Everyday and the host of the top-rated podcast SHE. Her husband, Matt Dooley, is a former NFL long snapper turned realtor and entrepreneur.

We talked about all things relationship, success, and burnout- and we think you’ll love it!

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132 | most common things we argue about

Wed, 21 Sep 2022 19:04:00 -0000

Want to know what we argue most about? Well, we talk all about it in this episode! We also talk about the most common things couples argue about, how we go about resolving arguments, and more!

We hope you enjoy it!

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131 overthinking with jon and jenny acuff

Wed, 14 Sep 2022 17:20:00 -0000

We loved this week’s episode with the hilarious Jon and Jenny Acuff! Jon is a New York Times bestselling author of SEVEN books, so we definitely learned a lot from him and his wife! We can’t wait for you to hear!

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130 | our biggest flaws

Wed, 07 Sep 2022 16:02:00 -0000

In this episode we talked openly about something nobody wants to talk about…our biggest flaws. We also talked about each other’s biggest flaws and let’s just say things got interesting. We hope this inspires you to be open and transparent with yourself and your spouse so your relationship can reach its full potential and be the best it can be!

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129 | dude dad on marriage and parenting

Wed, 31 Aug 2022 18:34:00 -0000

Magnolia Network Star, better known as Dude Dad, Taylor Calmus and his wife Heidi sit down with us to encourage couples’ that marriage and parenting are grand adventures. What’s important is the journey, not the result, as they share fun facts about the growing baby during pregnancy, dos and don’ts for expecting dads, and tips to help mom-to-be.

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128 | how to raise a good human

Wed, 24 Aug 2022 16:01:00 -0000

Today’s episode got a little heated, but for good reason! We are talking about raising good humans and sharing some things we believe are important to instill in our kids. I’m sure all parents can relate that raising a good human is something we all want to do, but it takes time, energy and effort to get there! Leave a comment below and tell us what you’re doing to raise a good human!

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127 | navigating divorce

Wed, 17 Aug 2022 16:45:00 -0000

In today's episode, we talked with Rabbi Wolpe about his perspective on divorce, navigating the meaning of marriage, leading a life of empathy, and more! It's always nice to learn from someone with a different perspective and we enjoyed our conversation with him.

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126 | idk why but you wanted our advice

Wed, 10 Aug 2022 16:18:00 -0000

We LOVE these episodes because we get to try to give you advice about a bunch of different topics. We asked what you needed advice on and, as always, you came through with some great questions!

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125 | the fatherless epidemic

Wed, 03 Aug 2022 16:32:00 -0000

We’re PUMPED for today’s episode because we get to introduce you to Alec Lace, the host of the highly-rated podcast “First Class Fatherhood.” What’s even better is that FamilyMade Media is going to be working with Alec on all upcoming episodes so you can find them under the “FamilyMade” channel on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts! Alec has a passion for encouraging dads to be “first-class fathers” and he’s interviewed some A-list stars such as Matthew McConaughey, Tony Hawk, and Steve Harvey, which you’ll get to hear a bit from today.

We hope you enjoy and don’t forget to share Alec’s podcast with all the dads you know!

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124 | building your dating profile with a dating app executive

Wed, 27 Jul 2022 17:23:00 -0000

If you're wondering how to freshen up your dating profile and find love- this episode is for you! Today we interviewed Melissa Hobley, the Global Chief Marketing Officer of OkCupid, one of the largest online dating sites in the world!

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123 | things i wish i knew as a young adult

Wed, 20 Jul 2022 12:00:00 -0000

In this episode, we talk about things like comparison, learning how to do 'adult' things, finding a mentor, and LOTS more. We wish we knew half of this stuff when we were entering adulthood, but you live and you learn! Hope you enjoy!

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122 | will + charo compton

Wed, 13 Jul 2022 17:42:00 -0000

Today, we talk with our friends Will and Charo Compton about their dating, engagement, and wedding experience! We also touch on pregnancy and the sacrifices families make with their careers and relationships before having children.

We touch on Will Compton's NFL journey and podcast Bussin' With The Boys with Barstool Sports! This was such a fun conversation and we can't wait to have them back on the podcast. Hope you enjoy it! Links below :)

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121 | reasons people don't want kids

Wed, 29 Jun 2022 21:02:00 -0000

In this episode, we read and react to reasons people don't want kids. Some of these are funny, some are serious but overall we just wanted to share a lighthearted episode reacting to reasons people have shared. There are many ways to live a fulfilled life and having kids is only one of them!

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120 | kaitlyn bristowe + jason tartick

Wed, 22 Jun 2022 17:31:00 -0000

In this episode we sat down with one of our favorite couples and friends, kaitlyn bristowe and jason tartick! In one of our most authentic conversations, we talked about the different stages of life, balancing your career and personal life, and how to prioritize your time. Jason just released his book, The Restart Roadmap: Rewire and Reset Your Career and you can grab your copy below!

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119 | things i wish i knew before planning a wedding

Wed, 15 Jun 2022 15:00:00 -0000

In this episode we touched on a much-requested topic- things we wish we knew before planning a wedding! Wedding planning can be stressful, but it doesn't have to be! Looking back, I wish we had thought about these things before planning ours.

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118 | happy people are annoying with josh peck

Thu, 09 Jun 2022 01:27:00 -0000

This was truly our favorite interview of all time. We had the honor of talking to Josh Peck about his robust TV and movie career, the pressure of being enough, parenting, marriage, overcoming body issues and of course, his new book, Happy People Are Annoying. Josh had so much incredible wisdom to share and we hope you enjoy it as much as we did. You can grab a copy of his book below!

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117 | pregnancy questions with dr. mae hughes

Fri, 03 Jun 2022 00:27:00 -0000

Today we went LIVE to answer your questions all about how to stay healthy during pregnancy! Dr. Mae Hughes and her husband Casey are close friends of ours and it was incredible how much we learned from them about safe exercises and prenatal health.

Dr. Mae is also launching a full COURSE tomorrow (6/3) that takes you through day-by-day exercises while you're pregnant. This course includes educational content and workout examples broken down by each trimester. Follow Dr. Mae's Instagram to learn more!

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116 the end of this channel as you know it

Thu, 26 May 2022 21:09:00 -0000

the end of his channel as you know it.

IT'S FINALLY HERE! The episode where we fill you in about our latest (& biggest) project yet- FamilyMade Media. In this episode, we explain why we started FamilyMade, tell you what to expect from us and from this channel in the future, and even introduce you to our team (who had no idea they would each be interviewed on the spot). So tune in! And be sure to follow us so you can be up to date on all the fun that's about to come!

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115 comedian elyse myers

Wed, 18 May 2022 16:56:00 -0000

This week we sit down with comedian Elyse Myers and her husband and Jonas. We talk through navigating through new fame, the hilarious love for Jonas on the internet, and how they’re navigating being in the spotlight as a couple.

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114 having the third baby talk..

Wed, 11 May 2022 21:14:00 -0000

You guys requested this one so much so here it is! In this episode Andrew and I discuss the idea of having a third child. We talk about what that journey would look like, address why some people choose not to have more kids and how this could change our lives. If you have any questions, comments or just want to reach out for future episodes please head over to our instagram @couplethingspodcast. We love this community and appreciate you guys so much!

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113 adversity and long-distance with the olympic power couple

Thu, 05 May 2022 17:48:00 -0000

This week we are joined by two USA track and field legends, Hunter Woodhall and Tara Davis! The Olympic couple talked to us about how they met, what it was like dating long-distance, their engagement and the adversities they've had to face during their career. We hope you enjoy listening!

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112 relationship advice for instagram

Wed, 27 Apr 2022 14:54:00 -0000

You asked, we answered! We are not professionals in any way but we wanted to give you guys our take on your questions! Hope you enjoy!

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111 Jordan Davis and Kristen O'Connor

Fri, 22 Apr 2022 22:25:00 -0000

SUCH an honor interviewing Jordan and Kristen. His song, "Buy Dirt" is one of our favorites and Kristen seems way smarter than all of us. We loved this interview- You can check out his website at Jordandavisofficial.com.

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110 the power duo behind Tiff's Treats

Wed, 06 Apr 2022 18:02:00 -0000

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109 the $100M marriage

Wed, 30 Mar 2022 16:52:00 -0000

This week we sit down with Alex and Leila Hormozi and talk about how they view purpose in life, the $100 million dollar company they've built together, and their journey as a couple. We learned a lot from Alex and Leila and think you'll enjoy this one too.

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108 reading and reacting to your positive comments

Wed, 23 Mar 2022 19:50:00 -0000

This week on Couple Things, we sit down and read your positive comments! We love this community and appreciate every single one of you.

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107 singer-songwriter ben rector

Wed, 16 Mar 2022 15:17:00 -0000

This week we sit down with Ben Rector and talk about his highly anticipated album, The Joy Of Music which is available now and features collaborations with award-winning rapper Snoop Dogg, iconic jazz musician Kenny G, Taylor Goldsmith from folk-rock band Dawes, as well as the YouTube sensation One Voice Children’s Choir.

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106 our personality types clash

Wed, 09 Mar 2022 17:02:00 -0000

This week on Couple Things, we sit down with Susan Drumm: CEO Advisor and Leadership Coach, founder of the Meritage Leadership, and an expert on leading teams and discovering how her enneagram personality test can affect your team, relationships and help guide you to better understand yourself and the people around you.

We also took our own tests and found out some interesting insights on why we may clash on certain things 😂 You won’t want to miss this one!

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105 how to put yourself out there for dating

Wed, 02 Mar 2022 20:21:00 -0000

This week on Couple Things, we talk about how to put yourself out there for dating. We cover topics like how to know you're ready to be in a relationship, where to meet people, tips on putting yourself out there, and more!!

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104 Matt and Abby Howard

Wed, 23 Feb 2022 16:00:00 -0000

This week on Couple Things, we sit down with Matt and Abby Howard!

We talk about their journey to marriage and internet success, boundaries with protecting your (future) children from the internet, and play a fun game at the end! At only 23, Matt and Abby shared so much knowledge on their experiences as a couple. You won't want to miss this one!

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103 How To Make Friends ft. Jennie Allen

Wed, 16 Feb 2022 16:50:00 -0000

This week on Couple Things, we sit down with Jennie and Zac Allen!

.We talk about how to gain deeper relationships with your friends and family, the ebbs and flows of marriage, and working through conflict. We also discuss her upcoming book 'Find Your People,' which focuses on how to build a meaningful community around you.

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102 things we wish we knew before marriage

Wed, 09 Feb 2022 16:00:00 -0000

This week on Couple Things, we discuss all the things we wish we knew before getting married!

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101 Hype House Stars Alex Warren and Kouvr Annon

Wed, 02 Feb 2022 16:00:00 -0000

In this episode, Shawn and Andrew sit down with Alex Warren and Kouvr Annon! Alex discusses how he went from living in his car to a TikTok star, with over 14 million followers on the platform. We also chat about what it's like having a relationship in the public eye, who said 'I love you' first, and the boundaries they set when working with each other. You won't want to miss this one!

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100 new years goals

Wed, 26 Jan 2022 15:53:00 -0000

This week on Couple Things, we talk through our goals for 2022!

In this episode, we cover how you can create a template for your own goals, what we've learned from setting goals, and the best strategies to achieve them.

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99 shawn's 30th birthday

Wed, 19 Jan 2022 16:01:00 -0000

Rewinding the past 2 years of podcasts and celebrating Shawn's 30th birthday!

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98 what you need to do before starting dating, marriage, or a family: developing core values

Thu, 13 Jan 2022 16:02:00 -0000

This week on Couple Things, we got to talk with Robert Glazer. We dive into how developing core values plays a key role in your dating life as well as marriage, creating a family, and where you choose to live and work. He shares exercises you can practice straight from his book and helps us discover how these core values affect our daily life.

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97 Mattie Jackson Selecman

Wed, 05 Jan 2022 15:57:00 -0000

This week on Couple Things, we got to talk with Mattie Jackson Selecman. We dive into how Mattie navigates through grief after the death of her husband Ben in 2018. She also shares hilarious stories of her favorite memories with Ben, writing songs with her father and country-singer Alan Jackson, and all about her newly released book, 'Lemons on Friday'!

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96 The Best of 2021

Thu, 30 Dec 2021 01:52:00 -0000

This week on Couple Things, we recap our favorite moments from the year! We've had so much fun over the last year and we wouldn’t be able to do any of it without our incredible community. Thank you so much to everyone who has tuned in this year. We can’t wait for 2022.

In this episode, we look back at our pregnancy announcement, conversations with incredible guests, awkward moments, live therapy sessions, and more!

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95 Working With Your Spouse

Wed, 15 Dec 2021 16:03:00 -0000

In this episode, Shawn and Andrew discuss everything that comes along with working with your spouse including the importance of setting boundaries and making sure to carve out family time. You won't want to miss it!

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94 Award Show Stories

Wed, 08 Dec 2021 20:36:00 -0000

This week on Couple Things, Shawn and Andrew talk all about their experience at the People's Choice Awards!! We discuss all the chaos leading up to the event, behind-the-scenes stories, and all the big names we got to see!

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93 The Holderness Family

Wed, 01 Dec 2021 16:00:00 -0000

Get ready to laugh! We had the pleasure of chatting with the Holderness family on Couple Things this week and it was an absolute joy. We talked about how they shifted into the creator world, if there are boundaries on what they share online and the unseen truth about the broadcasting and gymnastics world.

0:00 introduction

4:12 everybody fights audiobook

6:35 advice from their experience

11:46 establishing roles and getting help

14:21 transitioning from news to youtube

16:22 creating with your spouse

19:24 what is too much to share online?

24:16 is it possible to overshare feelings?

28:16 most proud accomplishment

33:03 the fear of diving into a new career

36:16 being an introvert vs extrovert

39:28 favorite tv shows

41:31 the truth about harassment in broadcasting

46:40 speaking out about sexual assault

50:27 navigating mental health

53:20 supporting your spouse

55:05 what they love most about each-other

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92 The Scotts

Wed, 24 Nov 2021 16:06:00 -0000

This week we chat with the Scotts. They are another married couple who works together like us, and we learned a LOT from them. They are hilarious, deep, fun, and super talented. So don't miss this one!

Here are a few topics that we cover:

0:00 introduction

2:28 celebrity followers

3:43 how they got into social media

5:00 who is more creative?

5:35 transitioning from filmmakers

8:35 are the prank videos authentic?

13:57 how they met

17:55 relationship lessons and boundaries

20:37 the proposal

26:07 working with your spouse

30:30 branding as the humor couple

32:42 adding humor into your relationship

36:35 common themes in couples

39:55 couples they look up to

40:40 what inspires them

45:00 building a house together

46:15 favorite pranks

51:10 favorite thing about each-other

53:30 what’s next for the scott’s

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91 Are We Still Together?

Wed, 17 Nov 2021 21:10:00 -0000

Shawn and Andrew get VERY candid about their relationship and delve into some really deep questions. You don't want to miss this one.

Here are a few topics that we cover:

0:00 introduction

1:48 discussing current hot topics

20:21 lightning round questions

28:45 addressing headlines about ourselves

35:20 reading your comments

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90 Carlos and Heather Whittaker

Wed, 10 Nov 2021 16:03:00 -0000

We are joined by Carlos and Heather Whittaker. Carlos is a best-selling author, speaker, and hope dealer! Our conversation touches on sacrifice in marriage, seeking help and mentorship in tough times, how to cope in healthy ways, and the importance of faith in marriage.

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Here are a few topics we covered:

0:00 introduction

6:06 carlos' massive career shift

8:15 the sacrifices and perspective from heather

10:00 the realization that carlos wasn’t happy

13:20 dangers of thinking suffering needs to be a part of the journey

15:08 the kite vs the kite holder

17:36 medicators and coping mechanisms

22:42 getting outside help

26:16 how they met

28:06 the dating to married timeline

30:00 the adoption process and journey

38:17 balancing striving vs surrendering

42:08 carlos' most proud accomplishments

45:30 heather's most proud accomplishments

48:18 best piece of advice for marriage

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89 Setting Boundaries

Wed, 03 Nov 2021 15:00:00 -0000

This week on Couple Things, Shawn and Andrew dive into setting boundaries. From in-laws to kids, and work to social media, they cover it all, and it all comes down to communication.

Here are a few topics that we cover:

0:00 introduction

2:30 social media

14:35 parents and in-laws

19:06 friends

32:33 communication

38:28 kids

43:50 divorce

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88 FullmHouse

Wed, 27 Oct 2021 15:00:00 -0000

FullmHouse creators Caleb and Kelsi Fullmer join us this week! We had such a FUN and heartwarming chat with them talking about their love story, a very quick engagement, being full time content creators, and the importance of laughter in marriage.

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0:00 introduction

3:06 how sharing their life on social media got started

6:16 how they met

7:29 engaged and married in 5 months

8:30 the proposal

11:45 the timeline for kids

14:13 balancing work and kids

18:04 biggest takeaway from marriage

19:47 dealing with the effects of outside critisism

20:42 becoming full time creators

24:21 feeling old on tik tok

27:19 long term goals

29:37 the importance of laughter in marriage

33:41 favorite creators

35:44 favorite quality about each other

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87 ShrinkChicks

Wed, 20 Oct 2021 15:16:00 -0000

This week we are joined by the "Shrink Chicks." They are a LMFT female duo (Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists), giving their professional thoughts on marriage and relationships!

Here are a few topics that we cover:

0:00 introduction

6:10 doing the work

7:45 what does it look like to fight

10:45 importance of healthy and happy relationships

14:34 how shawn and andrew's parents dealt with conflict

17:47 what a typical blow up looks like

23:35 analysis by paralysis

27:47 fear of detachment

32:02 coming up with a safe word

34:00 phrasing a response vs reaction

42:02 catering or pandering behavior

46:00 not using your tactics against your partner

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86 Postpartum Struggles

Thu, 14 Oct 2021 16:41:00 -0000

Shawn and Andrew go LIVE talking about their postpartum life after having their second baby. From mental health, to identity, to daily routine changes, they delve deep into the struggles and joys of life after baby.

Here are a few topics that we cover:

0:00 introduction

2:18 statistics of women who struggle with postpartum depression

3:45 dealing with postpartum with your second child

6:53 hormones after birth

8:31 talking to someone about your mental health

11:13 having the postpartum conversation before birth

12:42 the mom guilt

13:21 ways we've found that may help you through postpartum

13:57 leaning on each other

16:45 losing your identity once you become "mom"

20:58 take care of yourself

23:45 dad struggles

26:57 having a community

27:45 c-section recovery

28:16 the TSA story

32:47 how drew is doing with jett

33:30 getting your husband to understand postpartum

35:09 c-section recovery must haves

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85 Laura Heck and Zach Brittle

Thu, 07 Oct 2021 15:00:00 -0000

Laura and Zach have a research-based approach to relationships. Join us in our conversation with them on red flags in marriages, if marriage is worth saving and what single people should be looking for in a spouse. We learned SO much and know you will too!

Here are a few topics that we cover:

0:00 introduction

4:00 what is the Gottman Institute?

8:20 the most common piece of advice for couples

12:36 why is marriage worth saving?

15:45 advice for single people searching for a spouse

25:35 separating the identity of being parents vs being married

31:28 the four horsemen of the apocalypse

34:40 defensiveness

41:52 strategies for dealing with conflict

47:07 practicing emotional intelligence

1:03:03 importance of switching things up during a rut

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84 Ask Me Anything

Fri, 01 Oct 2021 20:47:00 -0000

Shawn and Andrew are LIVE answering all of your most burning questions about life, relationships, and all couple things! Tune in to hear all the juicy details!

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83 Matt and Leslee Holliday

Mon, 27 Sep 2021 16:03:00 -0000

This week we chat with Leslee and Matt Holliday, former MLB all-star! We loved chatting with them about some things we can relate to, like building a relationship while pursuing professional sports, but also learned so much from them in other areas like finding your identity and creating a legacy.

Here are a few topics that we cover:

0:00 introduction

3:26 Matt’s dream to play baseball

5:34 the story of how they met

9:09 balancing your marriage and your relationship with your coaches/team

11:35 the pivotal moments when your spouse has an athletic career

15:30 dealing with identity changes when you retire from your sport

21:37 Leslee’s journey with seminary

26:00 how seminary has reshaped their way of thinking

31:50 marriage in the limelight

37:32 what would be the legacy you’d want to leave?

43:05 Table 40 podcast

47:58 best piece of marriage advice

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82 Our Baby Boy's Birth Story

Fri, 17 Sep 2021 15:25:00 -0000

In this episode, Shawn and Andrew give the FULL story on the birth of their son, Jett James East. All the juicy details from, breastfeeding, Drew's reaction to becoming a big sister, Shawn's thoughts on VBAC, deciding on a name, advice for first-time parents, and adjusting to being a family of four!

Here are a few topics that we cover:

0:00 introduction

3:00 emotions leading up to the birth

14:05 medications and surgery prep

17:59 jett's birth

22:50 post-surgery side effects

28:47 comparing births with drew and jett

30:14 the post birth support and set-up

32:27 drew gets sick

35:03 deciding on jett’s name

37:22 postpartum differences with drew and jett

40:55 what drew calls him

41:18 the breastfeeding journey

42:50 how andrew stayed calm

44:06 how drew has adapted

45:17 how to know if you’re ready for kids

47:17 advice for first-time parents

48:45 the transition with two kids under two

49:34 shawn’s thoughts on not doing a VBAC

50:55 how nash is adapting to jett

51:40 shoutouts

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81 Shane and Hannah Burcaw (Squirmy and Grubs)

Sat, 11 Sep 2021 16:11:00 -0000

This week we were joined by Shane and Hannah Burcaw, also known as "Squirmy and Grubs." They talked about how to reframe adversity, normalizing their relationship in today's society, having a sense of humor, and discussed misconceptions. We thoroghly enjoyed this special conversation and hope you guys do too!

Here are a few topics that we cover:

0:00 introduction

4:13 how they met

8:37 laughing at my nightmare

11:17 reframing your adversities

12:00 the first date

16:12 misconceptions about their relationship

19:46 hannah and her family’s perspective

22:16 approaching dating with the judgments of society

23:25 why they started their YouTube channel

31:32 the mission behind their channel

32:01 upcoming book

33:34 how to talk about our differences without amplifying them

39:09 rethinking behind the word “inspiration”

44:15 helpful language to learn

47:33 honeymoon and upcoming projects

50:47 best advice you’ve been given or would give

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80 Rebekah and Gabe Lyons

Thu, 02 Sep 2021 00:36:00 -0000

Gabe and Rebekah Lyons join us this week on Couple Things! Rebekah is a national speaker and best-selling author. Gabe is the founder of Q Ideas, a movement designed for building and sustaining a vision for restoring the credibility of the Christian faith in Western culture for new generations. They are a Christ-centered, family-focused couple with 4 beautiful children. They are proud spokesparents for downsyndrome and adoption!

Here are a few topics that we cover:

3:37 how gabe and rebekah met

6:27 the decision to date

13:10 gaining the courage to have the break-up conversion

17:14 building their visions and life together

22:44 balance between drive and contentment

31:35 how stress has effected their relationship

36:33 raising a child with special needs

43:16 how the trauma of childbirth affected wanting a second child

47:26 rhythms of renewal and Q ideas

50:15 one piece of advice

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79 Stephen and Amanda Miller

Wed, 25 Aug 2021 17:06:00 -0000

This week on Couple Things, we got to chat with power couple Stephen and Amanda Miller! We dive into marriage, family, and adoption with these two beautiful souls. Join us for an amazing and powerful conversation!

Here are the topics that we cover:

0:00 introduction

7:29 what it was like jumping into parenting

8:15 the journey of becoming pregnant as teenagers

21:15 what fears did you have going into adopting?

25:27 what type of parents would do well with adoption?

28:58 how do you deal with the identity of all your children?

33:06 how do you keep the identity in your relationship with 7 kids?

38:42 the importance of reminding yourselves why you fell in love

40:31 how did you get into youtube?

46:50 why they didn’t do youtube from the start

51:35 advice for adoption and parenting

55:35 lessons from Lincoln's brain surgery

59:20 best piece of advice

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78 Marlo Thomas and Phil Donahue

Wed, 18 Aug 2021 18:24:00 -0000

This week on Couple Things, we dive into a fun conversation with arguably two of the largest guests we've had on the show, Marlo & Phil Donahue. We talk all things relationship and career with these two and it ends up being a conversation we don't want to end. You're not going to want to miss this one!

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77 Emily Oster

Wed, 18 Aug 2021 17:58:00 -0000

This week on Couple Things, we dive into a fascinating conversation with professor and author, Emily Oster. She touches on all things parenting with a mindset of pairing data with personal preferences. You're not going to want to miss this one!

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76 All Things Baby

Wed, 28 Jul 2021 17:39:00 -0000

Time to talk about babies! We put together a compilation of our big talks on the topics surrounding pregnancy, and we talk through how relationships go through this amazing and crazy journey.

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75 The One on the Olympics

Thu, 22 Jul 2021 14:31:00 -0000

Listen to Shawn Johnson herself chat about the Olympics as we near opening ceremonies in just 3 days! She and Andrew give their thoughts on the long-awaited 2020 Tokyo Olympics!

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74 The One About Intimacy (round 2)

Wed, 14 Jul 2021 17:08:00 -0000

This week on Couple Things, we followed up with one of our most requested episodes, The One About Intimacy! You guys loved the first one so much, we decided to dive deeper with some questions submitted by you!

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73 Mathew Hussey

Wed, 07 Jul 2021 13:30:00 -0000

This week on Couple Things, we got to chat with dating expert, Matthew Hussey. Matthew talks with us about his advice for anyone that is starting, ending, or currently in a relationship. We even ask him what his #1 pick ups line is… We think you’ll want to tune into this one. It gets juicy.

Here are a few topics that we cover:

0:00 Timestamps

2:37 Is Mathew single?

3:30 living up to the pressure

5:53 how andrew won over shawn

8:07 andrew’s first impression of shawn

9:42 are there certain qualities that everyone is attracted to?

13:23 what should someone look for when dating?

14:32 investment and timing

17:56 what are the true compatibility factors?

20:30 key principals to follow while dating

27:03 going back to people who aren’t good for you

30:08: improving your confidence

34:24 marriage and mathew’s goals

39:14 do pick-up lines work?

41:50 first impressions

44:12 the importance in how you react

47:40 what attracted mathew to his girlfriend

51:30 why mathew is constantly learning

53:26 the absence of judgement

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72 Red, Yellow and Green flags

Wed, 30 Jun 2021 19:30:00 -0000

This week on Couple Things, we had a lot of fun talking about some things that could be red flags or dealbreakers. We went to Instagram to hear what you guys think are some red flags in dating and relationships...and we dove in.

Here are some of the topics that we cover:

Your red flags from Instagram

Complicated relationship with their family

If they are divorced

If their parents don't like you or approve of you

If they don't text or respond back right away

They are friends with their exes

If they call all of their exes crazy

Their best friend is of the opposite sex

If it's long-distance

If they want to spend all of their time with you

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71 Teddi Mellencamp and Edwin Arroyave

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 03:58:00 -0000

This week on Couple Things, we got to chat with Teddi Mellencamp and Edwin Arroyave. You might know Teddi from Real Housewives of Beverly Hills. They are very real and open about their relationship and we loved this conversation.

Here are a few topics that we cover:

- How they met, it's not what you think!

- How they grew as a couple

- Raising a family in the spotlight

- Balancing a work/life balance

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70 Pregnancy Q&A Round 2

Wed, 16 Jun 2021 14:38:00 -0000

This week on Couple Things, we are answering your questions about our pregnancy with little man!

A few topics that we cover:

how this pregnancy been different than the last
what we have done differently this pregnancy that we wished we had done with drew?
do we feel more prepared for this pregnancy?
lessons learned from pregnancy
how we think drew will react to the new baby
starting new chapters
what life will look like with a boy
how shawn feels about having a boy
some ways we think we will parent differently with the second child?

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69 Jordan and Cheyna (Williams) Mathews

Wed, 09 Jun 2021 14:40:00 -0000

This week on Couple Things, we got to sit down with (in person!) Jordan and Cheyna Williams. Andrew and Jordan are friends, so this was a fun conversation. We talked about navigating the athlete lifestyle and creating a balance within a relationship.

Here are some of the other things that we talked out:

how andrew and jordan met
how jordan and cheyna met
the moments that made jordan and cheyna close
can guys and girls be just friends?
jordan and cheyna’s break from each other
jordan’s spiritual journey
jordan’s 4 rules when starting a relationship
the proposal
cheyna’s athletic brand
words of advice

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68 Ten Lessons in Communication

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 19:13:00 -0000

This week on Couple Things, we talk about some of the things that we have learned over the past 5 years of marriage as it pertains to communication. We aren't professionals, but we want to pass along some things that have worked for us and really upgraded how we communicate with each other.

Here are some of the topics that we cover:

saying thank you instead of I’m sorry
monthly check-ups/ having a system
expectations when your partner is away
the importance of accurate ETA’s
meeting your partner halfway in conversation
the harm of blanket statements
owning your mistakes
being aware of your mood
always try to have a conversation
using your words wisely
being involved in your partner's excitement
your tone

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67 Bode and Morgan Miller

Wed, 26 May 2021 14:48:00 -0000

This week on Couple Things, we got to talk to Bode and Morgan Beck Miller. If you've heard the name Bode, it's probably because he is an Olympic and World Championship gold medalist, a two-time overall World Cup champion in 2005 and 2008, and the most successful male American alpine ski racer of all time. No big deal. On top of that, Morgan is a model and professional volleyball player. They have a really powerful story.

Some of the topics that we cover are:

When they first met
How they bonded
The rollercoaster of the first six months
Getting through the ups and downs
The experience of a homebirth
Relationship advice they want to pass on

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66 Walking Through Anxiety with Your Partner

Wed, 19 May 2021 21:38:00 -0000

This week, we are continuing our series for Mental Health Awareness Month and we are talking about Andrew's story and his journey while facing anxiety.

Here are a few topics that we covered:

Andrew’s football backstory
Losing confidence
Struggling with balance in life
Shawn and Andrew’s life apart
Coming face to face with anxiety
Not being able to turn it off
How anxiety affected Andrew's lifestyle
Pulling yourself out of a dark place
Finding balance in life
Shawn's Olympic experience
Getting help

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65 Justin and Emily Baldoni

Sun, 16 May 2021 15:33:00 -0000

This week on Couple Things, we got to chat with Justin and Emily Baldoni. You may be familiar with Justin from the hit show "Jane the Virgin", but he's gone on to direct and produce movies and he also just released a brand new book. The book is called "Man Enough: Undefining My Masculinity", so we dove into the topic of masculinity along with so many other subjects.

Here are a few other topics that we cover:

Defining Masculinity
Their proposal
Putting in the hard work in relationships
Is there “the one?"
Faith and spirituality
Self-reflection and criticism
Keeping your marriage healthy and growing
Relationship advice for their kids

Here are a few places that you can learn more about Justin and Emily:

Check out Justin's Book ▶ https://www.amazon.com/Man-Enough-Undefining-My-Masculinity/dp/0063055597

Justin's TED Talk ▶ https://www.ted.com/talks/justin_baldoni_why_i_m_done_trying_to_be_man_enough?language=en

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Emily's Instagram ▶ https://www.instagram.com/emilybaldoni/?hl=en

Emily's Company Amma ▶ https://www.instagram.com/weareamma/?hl=en

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64 Walking Through an Addiction with Your Partner

Wed, 05 May 2021 16:01:00 -0000

This month on Couple Things, we are going to talk about topics that highlight Mental Health Awareness Month.

This week, we are talking about eating disorders, addiction, and walking through those things with a partner. Shawn talks about her story and struggles with her mental health and how she and Andrew walk through them together.

Here are a few topics that we cover:

Shawn's story
A turning point
Bringing an addiction into a relationship
The day to day with an eating disorder
Andrew and Shawn's first date
When Shawn started to get help
Understanding the core person that you're in a relationship with
Shawn's view of mental health
Trying to understand the addiction as the partner
Is addiction nature vs nurture?
Shawn facing it in the spotlight
How gymnastics is judged
Shawn's healing journey
The first time Shawn told Andrew
How you can walk with your partner through mental health struggles
Asking for help
How Shawn's addictions changed
Athletes and mental illness
Who should go to therapy?

If you are struggling with anything or want to talk to a therapist, please find the help that you need. Here are a few places to start:

Online Therapy with Betterhelp ▶ https://www.betterhelp.com/

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You are loved. You have a purpose. Thank you for being here.

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63 Allison and Isaac Rochell

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 16:58:00 -0000

This week on Couple Things, we talked with Allison and Issac Rochell who just had the most dreamy wedding in Cabo. Our guests often bring up this topic during our conversations when asked what's helped their communication, so we wanted to dive deeper into the subject.

Here are a few topics that we cover:

Their wedding
How it feels to be married
Navigating the NFL lifestyle
Deciding to move in together
Being a multi-religious couple
Navigating being in an interracial couple
How they met
How Allison got started on Youtube
Their mission as a couple

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62 Love Languages

Wed, 21 Apr 2021 14:09:00 -0000

This week on Couple Things, we're talking about Love Languages. Our guests often bring up this topic during our conversations when asked what's helped their communication, so we wanted to dive deeper into the subject.

Here are the topics that we cover:

Learning the concept of love languages
Words of affirmation
Quality time
Acts of service
Gifts
Physical Touch
Communicating your love language

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61 Karl Pillemer, Ph.D.

Wed, 14 Apr 2021 13:20:00 -0000

We are so excited to have our first solo episode! Today, we talk to Karl A. Pillemer, Ph.D. Karl is a professor of human development at Cornell University and a professor of gerontology in medicine at the Weill Cornell Medical College. An internationally renowned gerontologist, his research examines how people develop and change throughout their lives. He has authored five books and over 100 scientific publications and speaks throughout the world on aging-related issues.

He has interviewed hundreds of couples to learn why they fall in love and why they stay in love. We have read all of his books and have learned so much. This episode was so fun!

Here are few things we cover:

Karl Pillemer’s mission and passion behind his books
Dealing with difficult political conversations
Honesty within marriage
Communication in marriage
Three buckets of family estrangements
How to deal with differing values in marriage
Is finding your spouse: luck or choice?
How people change within marriage
How money can cause estrangements
Hardest conflicts in marriage
Can there be a perfect marriage?
Qualities to develop for healthy conflicts

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60 Gender Reveal Q+A

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 17:55:00 -0000

We loved getting to talk all about our gender reveal with all of you.

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59 Rita and Mirthell Onyx

Wed, 31 Mar 2021 11:00:00 -0000

This week on Couple Things, we got to talk to Rita and Mirthell Onyx. They've created an extremely successful YouTube empire with the help of their entire family. It was fascinating to learn how they balance it all.

Here are a few topics that we cover:

0:00 Introduction
Family advice
Navigating having a content creation career with your family
Making decisions as a couple against the norm
How Mirthell and Rita Onyx met
How religion plays a role in the marriage
How to set boundaries for your family
When it’s time to speak up
The biggest priorities in teaching children
Rita’s position as CEO
Onyx family projects
Advice for marriage and relationships

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58 The One About Dealbreakers

Wed, 24 Mar 2021 13:25:00 -0000

This week on Couple Things, we talk about some potential dealbreakers when it comes to relationships.

You guys asked for it, so here are a few of the "dealbreakers" that we cover:

Can you have a relationship with an ex?
Can your spouse have friends of the opposite sex?
Differences in faith.
Is diet a dealbreaker within a relationship?
Kids
Marriage
Cheating and infidelity
Rapid-fire questions
Physical abuse

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57 Jon and Amy McLaughlin

Wed, 17 Mar 2021 13:27:00 -0000

This week on Couple Things, we have Jon and Amy McLaughlin. Jon and Amy both live in Nashville. And we are big fans of Jon's music! We loved this conversation talking about the different seasons of marriage.

Here are a few other topics that we cover:

How Jon and Amy met

When they knew that they wanted to marry each other

Why Amy loves marriage

How marriage evolves once you have kids

Jon’s journey with addiction

Self-improvement within a marriage

Amy’s approach with Jon’s struggle

How to approach having your kids on social media

Biggest pet peeves

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56 We're talking about our Babymoon...live!

Thu, 11 Mar 2021 15:39:00 -0000

We just got back from our Babymoon and so many of you had questions about it. So, today, we're answering them...live!

Unedited and unfiltered coming at you.

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55 Josh and Abbie Herbert

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 13:00:00 -0000

This week on Couple Things, we talk with Josh and Abbie Herbert.

Here are a few of the topics that we cover:

how josh and abbie met

what happened that made their relationship move quickly

early dating stories

proposal story

abbie’s journey as a model

how josh approached his concerns about abbie

becoming parents and surrounding yourself with good people

getting on the same page about having children as a couple

how to approach social media v. reality

creating boundaries with social media and your relationship

what to with social media and children

what is the hardest part about having your career be social media?

josh’s career transition

best piece of advice for couples

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54 The One About Intimacy

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 14:44:00 -0000

This week on Couple Things, we tackle the topic you've all been asking for...Intimacy. What it means to us, how we view intimacy, and so much more.

Some of the other topics that we cover are:

- what is intimacy?

- some of your questions

- how we have kept it alive

- how things change in different seasons of life

- how to stay intimate during pregnancy

- how to not make intimacy a chore when trying to have kids

- balancing different sex drives

- intimacy with a baby in the room?

- who should initiate it?

- non-physical things to keep intimacy alive in the relationship

- how often?

- is it normal to struggle with intimacy during marriage

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53 Lauren and Chris Lane

Wed, 17 Feb 2021 10:00:00 -0000

This week on Couple Things, we chat with Chris and Lauren Lane. We were so excited to hear them tell their story of how they met, fell in love, and how they are feeling about their first child.

Here are a few other topics that we cover:

How Chris and Lauren started dating

Finding the balance of sharing your personal life in the public eye

How Chris jumped into Lauren's world (reality tv), and how they fell in love

What making mistakes in marriage look like

Are there personal boundaries when songwriting?

Chris and Lauren's proposal story "Big Big Plans"

Shawn and Andrew's proposal story

Prepping for a first-born child

Relationship advice from Chris and Lauren

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52 Money and Relationships

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 10:00:00 -0000

This week on Couple Things, we're talking about money. Shawn and I tackle a few of your questions and talk about some things that have worked for us in our relationship when it comes to finances.

Here are a few of the topics that we cover:

how we approached money while dating, habits, and compromises
should you have money dealbreakers at it comes to relationships?
how early is too early to talk about money?
how to talk about money before marriage
how to talk about debt before marriage
how we made our decision to blend our finances and our thoughts on prenups
the importance of discussing your family plan before marriage
some money habits that we’ve grown to adopt

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51 Dr. Josh and Dr. Chelsea Axe

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 05:13:00 -0000

This week on Couple Things, we sat down with our good friends Josh and Chelsea Axe.

We dove into a ton of topics including:

Their purpose in life
A strong definition of love
How to keep priorities straight
Relearning your spouse is through different seasons
Their home birth experience
How the 4 of us workout
Chelsea's Blog
Creating a family schedule
Rhythms that help their marriage
And of course, Joshs' new book, "Ancient Remedies"

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And don't forget to check out Josh's book "Ancient Remedies" here: https://www.amazon.com/Ancient-Remedies-Essential-Powerful-Medicine/dp/0316496456

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50 Drew and Ellie Holcomb

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 18:01:00 -0000

Today, in episode 50 of Couple Things with Shawn and Andrew, we talk with Drew and Ellie Holcomb.

A few topics we cover:

- How children change the relationship

- What Showing up for life means

- How Drew and Ellie met

- Dealing with grief

- Articulating feelings

- What going to counseling for the first time is like

- What creative conflict looks like

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49 Pregnancy Announcement Q&A

Wed, 20 Jan 2021 22:18:00 -0000

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Andrew and I wanted to do this live stream to answer your questions about our newly announcement pregnancy :)

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48 Our 2021 Goals

Wed, 13 Jan 2021 14:24:00 -0000

Today, in episode 48 of Couple Things with Shawn and Andrew, we talk about our goals for 2021.

A few topics we cover:

How we make them
Why we think it is important
What our big goals for 2020 were
What did we hit? And what did we miss?
What our big goals for 2021 are

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47 A Look Back

Wed, 30 Dec 2020 14:21:00 -0000

Today in episode 47 of Couple Things with Shawn and Andrew, we recap our favorite moments from our first year of this podcast!

We've had so many great conversations this year and have learned so much. We couldn't have done it without our amazing guests who were willing to open up and get real about relationships with us. We talk about parenting, how everyone fights for their partner differently, and the ways that we have became closer.

We were honored to be joined by Andy Roddick + Brooklyn Decker, Glennon Doyle + Abby Wambach, PK Subban + Lindsey Vonn, Kaitlin Bristowe + Jason Tartick, Madilyn Bailey + Jimmy Benrud, Sadie Robertson + Christian Huff, Arielle Vandenburg + Matt Chutshall, Ellie + Jared Mecham, Jeremy + Adie Camp, Jana Kramer + Mike Caussin, Matthew + Emily West, Travis + LynZ Pastrana, Luke Combs + Nicole Hocking, Tim + Demi Tebow, Rachel + Harold Earls, Jeremy + Audrey Roloff, Drew + Ellie Holcomb, LaurDIY + Jeremy Lewis, Mallory Ervin + Kyle Dimeola, Jonathan + Monica Pokluda, Doug + Jamie Otis, Raelynn + Josh Davis , Lauren + Arie Luyendyk , Jessica Graf + Cody Nickson, Carly Waddell + Evan Bass, Cedric + Charlotte Thompson, and Steve and Linda Znacho.

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46 LaurDIY + Jeremy Lewis

Wed, 09 Dec 2020 16:34:00 -0000

Today in episode 46 of Couple Things with Shawn and Andrew, we sit down with Lauren Riihimaki (LaurDIY) & Jeremy Lewis.

Many of you might know Lauren as LaurDIY, but today we sit down and learn all about their life and relationship outside of the public eye.

A few topics we cover:

how they impressed each other from the first date
what its been like adjusting from each others polar different lifestyles
strategy with dating apps
good and Bad pick up lines
having a podcast and a normal job
Dating someone who is famous
Dealing with baggage

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45 Trying for a second

Wed, 02 Dec 2020 14:16:00 -0000

Today in episode 45 of Couple Things with Shawn and Andrew, we sit down and have a discussion all of you have been asking us about.... a second kid.

We talk about our thoughts and hesitations with having another child; what we're fearful, anxious, but most importantly, excited about.

A few topics we cover:

- will we have enough time for another child?

- how will this affect Drew?

- can we love another child as much as we love her?

- how does that fit into our lifestyle?

- what if there are complications?

We really get deep in this one, but it's a conversation we are excited to bring you. Let us know if there is anything we missed or should be considering at a time like this.

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44 Jonathan + Monica Pokluda

Wed, 25 Nov 2020 14:29:00 -0000

Today in episode 44 of Couple Things with Shawn and Andrew, we chat with Jonathan and Monica Pokluda.

Jonathan, a pastor, and Monica, his partner in ministry, chat with us about their conflict series… we both felt impacted by this series and we’d recommend it to all of you.

We also spoke about:

dating in a healthy way
expectations of a pastor family
verbal escalation
the greatest mistake a couple can make in conflict
tools for couples

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43 i'm not here to make you happy

Thu, 19 Nov 2020 00:21:00 -0000

Welcome to our first ever LIVE Couple Things episode!

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Today we chatted about:

- Why your partner isn't with you to make you happy

- Pop Culture (Kaitlyn Bristowe CRUSHING it on DWTS and how her boyfriend Jason is supporting her)

- How special Halloween was

- Answered questions from you guys

- Long distance dating and how we got through it

- How Olympic qualifications work

- How we found mentors

- Our feelings on transitioning from 1 to 2 kids

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42 Aloe Blacc + Maya Jupiter

Wed, 11 Nov 2020 14:08:00 -0000

Today in episode 42 of Couple Things with Shawn and Andrew, we chat with powerhouse couple, Aloe Blacc and Maya Jupiter.

In our conversation with them, we talked about everything from their personal life to the importance of teaching our children history. Aloe and Maya are both musicians, activists, parents, and incredibly talented individuals. Listening to them shed light on a some really important topics was truly an honor and we're excited to hear your thoughts. Without further ado, we bring you Aloe Blacc and Maya Jupiter.

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41 Jessica + Cody Nickson

Wed, 28 Oct 2020 14:32:00 -0000

Today in episode 41 of Couple Things with Shawn and Andrew, we chat with some new friends of ours, Jessica and Cody Nickson.

Jessica and Cody just welcomed their second little baby girl and were only just pregnant with her when we had this conversation several months ago - so things have changed for this growing family quite a bit! We discuss their past lives on Big Brother & Amazing Race and go into detail talking about what it's like raising a family in the spotlight. This was a really fun & dynamic conversation that we're excited to bring you.

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40 how baby changed our marriage

Wed, 21 Oct 2020 13:00:00 -0000

Today in episode 40 of Couple Things with Shawn and Andrew, we continue our mini-series to discuss how our relationship changed after having Drew.

Let’s just say… we really dive into it this episode. We talk about having to start over as a couple. We had to relearn how to communicate and be together after a 3rd person was thrown into our relationship. Your hobbies. Your passions. Your priories. All of it changes. We’ll walk you through those feelings and how our relationship ultimately provided a source of support through it all.

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39 Doug + Jamie Otis

Wed, 14 Oct 2020 13:00:00 -0000

Today in episode 39 of Couple Things with Shawn and Andrew, we chat with some new friends of ours, Doug and Jamie Otis.

Doug and Jamie are parents, entrepreneurs and hosts of their own podcast, Hot Marriage Cool Parents. It was such a pleasure to talk with these two today about parenting and their journey as a couple. They are both incredibly open and vulnerable during this episode, and we commend them for that. Make sure to tune in to their podcast... you might just hear us on there!

Last but not least, learn more about Doug, Jamie, and all they do at the links below.

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38 Glennon Doyle + Abby Wambach

Wed, 07 Oct 2020 13:00:00 -0000

Today in episode 38 of Couple Things with Shawn and Andrew, we’re SO excited to be chatting with powerhouse couple Glennon Doyle and Abby Wambach. They’re activists, thought leaders, mothers, bestselling authors – the list goes on and on.

Things we discuss:

Nontraditional relationships
Resistance
Not being confined by the box society puts relationships in
Relatability factor
Not having to understand someone to love them
Religion as a relationship with God
Identity

Last but not least, learn more about Glennon, Abby, and all they’ve got going on at the links below.

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Glennon’s website, Momastery ▶ https://momastery.com

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37 Jana Kramer + Mike Caussin

Wed, 30 Sep 2020 15:05:00 -0000

Today in episode 37 of Couple Things with Shawn and Andrew, we chat with one of our favorite couple friends, Jana and Mike! They’re parents, authors, podcast hosts, and more.

Jana and Mike just released a book called “The Good Fight,” so we go deep into what it means to fight and work through a relationship, to claim your baggage, and to support each other. We might even work through an issue of our own...

Last but not least, learn more about Jana, Mike, and all they do at the links below.

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36 Tough times during pregnancy

Wed, 23 Sep 2020 13:00:00 -0000

Today in episode 36 of Couple Things with Shawn and Andrew, we’re bringing you the next part in a mini series all about our relationship. You’ve been with us for this whole journey—trying to get pregnant and miscarrying, talking through how our miscarriage affected our relationship, mixed emotions trying to get pregnant again, and now how actually *being* pregnant affected our relationship.

It was different, that’s for sure! So we’ll walk you through those feelings and how our relationship provided a source of support through it all.

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35 Harold + Rachel Earls

Wed, 16 Sep 2020 13:00:00 -0000

Today in episode 35 of Couple Things with Shawn and Andrew, we chat with inspiring couple Harold and Rachel Earls! They’re parents, vloggers, authors, and *literal* mountain climbers. Get this: They climbed Mount Everest to deepen their faith, strengthen their commitment, and sharpen their vision to make a difference in the world!

Last but not least, learn more about Harold, Emily, and all they do at the links below.

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34 why we had mixed emotions when we found out we were pregnant

Wed, 09 Sep 2020 17:30:00 -0000

Today in episode 34 of Couple Things with Shawn and Andrew, we’re bringing you the next part in a mini series all about our relationship. We started with a conversation about trying to get pregnant and miscarrying, then we we talked through how our miscarriage affected our relationship, and now we’ll share our journey trying to get pregnant again.

When something so traumatic and emotional happens, it’s definitely hard to find moments to look forward to. How do you celebrate something so exciting while still mourning an incredible loss at the same time? How do you celebrate something so exciting when you’re so apprehensive you’ll experience loss again? So we’ll walk you through those feelings and how our relationship provided a source of support through it all.

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33 Matthew + Emily West

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 11:00:00 -0000

Today in episode 33 of Couple Things with Shawn and Andrew, we’re chatting with contemporary Christian musician Matthew West and his incredible wife, Emily.

Topics we cover:

- First impressions (Matthew and Emily were engaged after 3 months!)

- Pursuing a friendship first

- Using laughter to get through hard times

- Loving who you are, not what you do

- Enduring hardship and finding gifts in trials

- Refusing to fail

- Being an example for daughters

- How not to succumb to the pressure of perfection

- Forgiveness and grace—grace for each other, grace from God

Last but not least, learn more about Matthew, Emily, and all they do at the links below.

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Matthew West ▶ https://www.matthewwest.com

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“Brand New” – album ▶ https://www.matthewwest.com/music/brandnew

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32 Dealing with the miscarriage

Wed, 19 Aug 2020 13:00:00 -0000

Today in episode 32 of Couple Things with Shawn and Andrew, we’re bringing you the next part in a mini series all about our relationship. We started with a conversation about trying to get pregnant and miscarrying, and today, we’re talking through how our miscarriage affected our relationship.

There’s no denying that miscarriage takes a toll on your relationship. So today, we talk through how it affected us, how we worked through our grief and our emotions, and how we knew we were ready to start trying to get pregnant again.

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31 Travis + Lyn-Z Pastrana

Wed, 12 Aug 2020 20:56:00 -0000

Today in episode 31 of Couple Things with Shawn and Andrew, we’re chatting with extreme athlete legends, Travis and Lyn-Z Pastrana.

We delve into relationships and family in terms of adventure, and how important it is to inspire a sense of adventure in your children from a young age – within reason, of course! We also talk about being engaged in the public eye and living a lot of life on the road. A whole lot of different topics to discuss, and we so appreciate their perspective on life.

Last but not least, learn more about Travis, Lyn-Z, and all they do at the links below.

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30 Our miscarriage story

Wed, 05 Aug 2020 12:52:00 -0000

Today in episode 30 of Couple Things with Shawn and Andrew, we’re bringing you a little something different – a mini series all about our relationship! Today, we’re starting with trying to get pregnant and our miscarriage.

If you wanted to take a look at the YouTube video we were referencing in this conversation, check it out here. ▶ https://youtu.be/BidMbVRT8NU

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29 Jeremy + Audrey Roloff

Wed, 29 Jul 2020 14:02:00 -0000

Today in episode 29 of Couple Things with Shawn and Andrew, we chat with special guests Jeremy and Audrey Roloff. You might remember them from “Little People, Big World,” but they’re up to so much more these days! They’re parents, accomplished authors, successful Podcast hosts, and entrepreneurs, to name a few.

Here, we talk about all those things and more – pursuing intentional relationships even after you’re married, maintaining a loving marriage, and everything family and parenting (the Roloffs have a daughter, Ember, and welcomed a son, Bode, earlier this year).

This is a great episode, and our conversation applies no matter where you are in your love story: single, dating, or married. So we’ll let the Roloffs take it from here.

Last but not least, learn more about Jeremy, Audrey, and their incredible work at the links below.

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28 Steve + Linda

Thu, 23 Jul 2020 16:00:00 -0000

Today in episode 28 of Couple Things with Shawn and Andrew, we chat two very special friends of ours, Linda and Steve Znachko, who share the transformative power of ministry in their lives.

Several years ago, after seeing a headline about a ‘Baby Doe’ abandoned in a dumpster, Linda was inspired to start He Knows Your Name Ministry, giving children a name in life – and dignity and honor in death.

And Steve, who runs his own business, is a pastor with Mission to Ukraine, which provides support for under-resourced families and youth with disabilities, in addition to crisis pregnancy support.

Phew, powerful stuff. We’ll let the Znachkos share the rest of their story from here.

Last but not least, learn more about Linda, Steve, and their incredible work at the links below.

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He Knows Your Name Ministry ▶ https://heknowsyourname.org

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Born Close to Heaven: The Short, Beautiful Life of Baby Abigail – article ▶ https://www.indystar.com/story/news/l...

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27 Cedric + Charlotte Thompson

Wed, 08 Jul 2020 14:37:00 -0000

Today in episode 27 of couple things with Shawn and Andrew, we chat with some friends of ours, Cedric and Charlotte Thompson. Cedric was drafted by the Miami Dolphins and played in the NFL for a few years, but decided to retire to focus on his family and pursue his passion of making Youtube videos. These two open up with us and discuss how they dealt with infidelity in their relationship, living together before marriage, and the NFL lifestyle. We loved hearing about their beautiful family and what they’re up to today. We think you’ll want to tune in to this one. Without further ado, Cedric and Charlotte Thompson.

If you want to follow Cedric and Charlotte, you can find them on instagram as @ced and @ca.pt. Also, be sure to check out their Youtube, CEDbyme, for some really great content. We’re big fans!

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26 Tim + Demi Tebow

Wed, 24 Jun 2020 14:20:00 -0000

This week, in episode 26 of couple things with shawn and andrew, we chat with Tim and Demi Tebow. Tim, as many of you may know, was a Heisman trophy winner at the University of Florida, and continued on to the NFL. After having a great career there, Tim decided to enter the MLB - a feat only few have been able to accomplish. He is currently still playing baseball, and walks us through what his life looks like with his new wife, Demi-Leigh, and their 3 pups! Demi and Tim chat with us about some of the great charities they support and operate, and how they are using their platform for some incredible causes. We are so thankful these two were able to sit down with us and are excited to bring you this conversation! Without further ado, we hope you enjoy, Tim and Demi Tebow. If you want to follow Tim and Demi, you can find them on instagram as @timtebow and @demitebow. Also, be sure to check out Tim's website where you can find all of his work and charities! https://timtebow.com/

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25 Chuck + Kasi Wicks

Wed, 17 Jun 2020 17:08:00 -0000

This week, in episode 25 of couple things with shawn and andrew, we chat with some of our best friends, Chuck & Kasi Wicks. These two got married last summer and have been really enjoying their time together. They speak with us today about how they’ve been navigating marriage, and they have some VERY special news to share with us…. make sure to listen to the whole episode to see what they have to say! We’re really excited to bring you this episode and share with you all of the great advice they have to offer. Without further ado, Chuck and Kasi Wicks.

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24 Lauren + Arie Luyendyk

Wed, 10 Jun 2020 13:00:00 -0000

This week, in episode 24 of couple things with Shawn and Andrew, we sit down with our friends Lauren and Arie Luyendyk. These two were a ton of fun to have on. As you'll hear in the episode, we have actually interviewed them before for Couple Things, but ran into a few different obstacles. We're so glad we got to do this not once, but TWICE with them. We chat with these two about what life is like after life on the Bachelor and how they've overcome the struggles that came with falling in love on reality TV. They even talk with us about their journey to parenthood, and their beautiful little girl Alessi. We're so excited to share this one with you, so without further ado, Lauren and Arie Luyendyk.

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23 Tom + Lisa Bilyeu

Wed, 27 May 2020 13:50:00 -0000

This week, in episode 23 of couple things with Shawn and Andrew, we sit down with Tom and Lisa Bilyeu. These two are founders of Quest Nutrition, Impact Theory, and Women of Impact. It was an absolute pleasure to chat with them about their businesses and experience as entrepreneurs. Tom and Lisa also give us some great advice on how they maintain a healthy relationship with each other, and it's some of the best advice we've ever heard. It was so nice to learn a little bit more about their dynamic as partners and we're so excited to share this conversation with you guys. Without further ado, Tom and Lisa Bilyeu. If you haven't yet, please rate and subscribe to the show to hear more! And if you have suggestions/recommendations for the show, send us your ideas in a video format - we might just choose yours! Email us at couplethingspod@gmail.com.

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22 Common Corona Conversations

Wed, 20 May 2020 13:00:00 -0000

This week, in episode 22 of Couple Things with Shawn + Andrew, we do a solo episode to talk about what's been going on lately. As much as we didn't want to contribute to the conversation, we knew that it was important to share our feelings on it all with you guys. How we've been dealing with it, how we've been able to support each other, and how we can keep our family safe. It's not an easy conversation, but again we knew that it was necessary to talk about at some point. We hope that in sharing this, it brings some level of comfort to you -- you are not alone in this! We will get through this. Together.

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21 Jeremy + Adie Camp

Wed, 13 May 2020 13:50:00 -0000

This week, in episode 21 of Couple Things with Shawn + Andrew, we chat with Jeremy and Adie Camp. These two were an absolute pleasure to talk with. Jeremy and Adie have been married for 16 years now, and speak with us about how they’ve kept their relationship so strong all of these years. These two singer songwriters shed light on what it’s like raising 3 kids together and really offer up some amazing advice. They also talk about their non-profit they’ve built together called, “Speaking Louder Ministries”, which spreads help and hope all across the globe. Both Jeremy and Adie have had a huge start to 2020; they’ve released a new book, In Unison, and a movie, I Still Believe. We’re such big fans of all the work these two have done and are currently doing. Without further ado, Jeremy and Adie Camp.

If you want to follow Jeremy and Adie, you can find them on instagram as @jeremycampofficial and @adiecamp. You can check out their new book, “In Unison” and brand new film, I Still Believe, on his website here! https://www.jeremycamp.com/

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20 Luke Combs + Nicole Hocking

Wed, 06 May 2020 13:00:00 -0000

This week, in episode 20 of Couple Things with Shawn + Andrew, we sit down with one of our favorite singers and his amazing fiancé, Luke Combs and Nicole Hocking. We were both really honored to sit down with these guys and are thankful they gave us an inside look at their relationship. Both Nicole and Luke open up about how they met, their proposal story, and how they manage their relationship in the public eye. We really respect these two and how they handle scrutiny, and it was really interesting to hear about the evolution of their relationship; from friends to fiancé. We love hearing that despite the craziness, they are both each others #1's. We hope you enjoy this one as much as we did. Without further ado, Luke Combs and Nicole Hocking.

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19 Lindsey Vonn + PK Subban

Wed, 29 Apr 2020 13:06:00 -0000

This week, in episode 19 of Couple Things with Shawn + Andrew, we sit down with an absolute powerhouse couple, Lindsey Vonn and PK Subban. It was such an honor chat with these guys, they had so many great and insightful stories to share with us. Both PK & Lindsey are very high accomplished as athletes - between the two, they have top awards in the NHL, Gold medals, World championships, Stanley Cups, and SO many more. They share the story of how they first met, how they got engaged, and even talk about what their lives look like now. We're also big fans of the charity work PK and Lindsey are involved in - it was such a pleasure to chat with them about it all. We hope you love this one as much as we did, PK and Lindsey.

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18 Matt Cutshall + Arielle Vandenberg

Wed, 22 Apr 2020 12:59:00 -0000

This week, in episode 18 of Couple Things with Shawn + Andrew, we sit down with our new friends, Matt Cutshall and Arielle Vandenberg. Now today, is an episode unlike any other because we sit down, for the first time on Couple Things, with two comedians! These two had us laughing for most of this episode. Both Matt and Arielle are two very accomplished individuals. They produce some of the funniest content out there and both are co-hosts of their new podcast Riled Up! Matt and Arielle walk us through one of the most important pieces of advice I've ever gotten: how to keep a sense of humor in a relationship. This is a fun one, and is guaranteed to make you laugh at least once. Without further ado, Matt and Arielle.

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17 Brooklyn Decker + Andy Roddick

Wed, 15 Apr 2020 13:19:00 -0000

This week, in episode 17 of Couple Things with Shawn + Andrew, we sit down with our new friends, Andy Roddick and Brooklyn Decker. We met Andy + Brooklyn over a month ago at a conference in Boston and immediately fell in love with their infectious personalities. We knew we had to get them on the show so you guys could see just how amazing these two are. Andy & Brooklyn walk us through their journey, how they met, & what it’s been like parenting during this crazy time we’re all living in. It was great to get their perspectives on making a relationship work, while both at the peak of their careers. This was a fun one and we're excited to bring to you, Andy Roddick and Brooklyn Decker.

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16 Ellie + Jared Mecham

Wed, 08 Apr 2020 13:00:00 -0000

This week, in episode 16 of Couple Things with Shawn and Andrew we sit down with our new friends, Jared and Ellie Mecham. We haven't yet gotten the chance to meet these guys in person but it sure feels like we've known them for a while after this conversation. They didn't know it at the time, but they helped us through some of the toughest times in our life. Jared and Ellie Mecham are big time YouTubers, podcasters, bloggers, and all around great people. We speak with them about the struggles of infertility, how to raise a family in this day and age, and how they've inspired others through their work. We even get their take on some of the best snacks out there. Tune in for a fun one, Ellie and Jared Mecham.

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15 Sadie Robertson + Christian Huff

Wed, 01 Apr 2020 13:50:00 -0000

This week, in episode 15 of Couple Things with Shawn and Andrew, we sit down with our friend Sadie Robertson & Christian Huff. These newlyweds walk us through how their first few months of marriage have been treating them and how they're keeping busy these days. These two speak their truth and speak it well. Sadie is one of the most inspirational speakers and her words have so much power and meaning to them. For a majority of the episode, you'll see that we are marveled by these two and the wisdom they share. It was an absolute pleasure to hear them share some much needed words of encouragement and give us a few laughs. Tune in for a fun one, Sadie & Christian Huff.

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14 Best Friends

Wed, 25 Mar 2020 13:00:00 -0000

This week, in episode 14 of Couple Things with Shawn and Andrew, we sit down with some of our best friends & fellow Nashvillians, Mallory Ervin & Kyle Dimeola. Mallory & I go way back, I was one of her judges at a Miss America pageant actually. Turns out, we were just meant to be best friends when we ran into each other at a local Michael’s store (where else would we be?). Kyle and Mallory walk us through their love story, how they met, what happened when they faced obstacles in their relationship, and how it’s kept their relationship so strong today. One of the more interesting parts to hear is how they dealt with a breakup in their relationship. They give some great advice. Guys, to see the love between these two is so special and we were so thankful to have them join us. Wait until you hear them just gushing about each other in this episode. We look up to these people so much. It’s our pleasure to give to you, Mallory Ervin and Kyle Dimeola.

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13 Cabin Fever

Wed, 18 Mar 2020 13:00:00 -0000

This week, in episode 13 of Couple Things with Shawn and Andrew, we thought it would be fitting to walk you guys through 25 activities that you can do while we're in this period of self isolation. We do our best to share a list that we think would both keep you occupied, and help to make your time in isolation productive. We would love to see which of these you guys try out - make sure to tag us if you do any of these!

Before we get started, we just waned to say - it will be okay. We are all going through this together. Be there for your neighbor. Call a friend to check up on them. Take time to reflect on your goals. There are so many opportunities that have come from this. From one family to another, we're gonna get through this. We love you guys & are here for you all.

Check out the article we referenced about 100 things to do while stuck inside here.

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12 monthly check ups

Wed, 11 Mar 2020 15:55:00 -0000

Today in episode 12 of Couple Things with Shawn and Andrew, we walk you through what we do each month with each other - check ups. We think it's really important for a relationship to constantly be checking up and providing a safe space for each other to speak about what they did well that month, and what you think they could work on. We even give you an example of what one of our monthly check ups looks like. Now before you go shooting down this idea, we challenge you guys to just give it a try for one month. See if it has an affect on your relationship. We'd love to hear what you guys think of it.

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11 Love Languages

Wed, 04 Mar 2020 16:00:00 -0000

Today in episode 11 of Couple Things with Shawn and Andrew, we sit down and talk with you guys about our love languages. We always ask our guests what their love languages are on our podcast, so we thought it was about time we walked you through ours. We are big fans of learning your partners love language, and we do our best to walk through why it's important to us. We even go so far as to talk through a few of the questions we found interesting on the quiz & how we answered them. Give the quiz a try, and let us know how you like it!

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10 Madilyn + Jimmy

Wed, 26 Feb 2020 16:15:00 -0000

Today in episode 10 of Couple Things with Shawn and Andrew, we sit down with our good friends Madilyn Bailey & Jimmy Benrud. This was a fun one guys. We've known both Jimmy & Madilyn for over 3 years now, and it was such a pleasure to catch up with them. Madilyn Bailey is a pop singer and songwriter originally from a small Wisconsin town, now residing in Los Angeles. Over the last ten years, Madilyn has worked hard to foster a community of nearly 10 M fans (6.5M on YouTube alone) of her and her powerful voice. We talk about advice they received from a couple in a nursing home, how Madilyn gets to be creative for 8 hours a day, and how Jimmy manages all of the behind the scenes of her business - all while still maintaining a successful relationship. We both learned a lot from them and can't wait to see where they go from here. Tune in for an exciting one, Jimmy & Madilyn.

You'll hear us tease it in the episode, but Madilyn has a song coming out soon, Wisconsin, so stay tuned for more details on that! We can't wait for you guys to hear just how amazing this song is. If you want to follow Madilyn & Jimmy, they can be found on instagram as @madilynbailey and on YouTube as @Madilyn!

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09 Exes

Wed, 19 Feb 2020 15:00:00 -0000

Today in episode 9 of Couple Things with Shawn and Andrew, we sit down to talk about the exes in our life and how they’ve shaped us into the people we are today. This was a tricky one, we aren’t gonna lie. Sitting down and talking about previous failed relationships is never easy, but as you’ll hear, we both think it’s important to revisit these moments instead of erasing them. And in the end, we’re incredibly thankful for the lessons we learned prior to meeting each other. We encourage you to listen closely on this one. Let us know what you think.

And of course, a huge thanks to Lauren for submitting the topic!

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08 Kaitlyn + Jason

Wed, 12 Feb 2020 16:42:00 -0000

Today in episode 8 of Couple Things with Shawn and Andrew, we sit down with our new friends Kaitlyn Bristowe & Jason Tartick. What a pleasure this one was. We talk with Jason and Kaitlyn today for the first time and do a very special 2 part episode, where you can find different stories in both of the versions posted (be on the lookout for the Off The Vine version!!) We learn all about Kaitlyn and Jason's story and how they've supported each other from the start. We also hear (and end up revealing) a few embarrassing confessions between the four of us... these have never been shared before, so it's quite the revealing episode. One of our favorite interviews to date, please enjoy Kaitlyn Bristowe & Jason Tartick.

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07 Carly + Evan

Wed, 05 Feb 2020 17:01:00 -0000

Today in episode 7 of Couple Things with Shawn and Andrew, we sit down with our friends Carly Waddle and Evan Bass. Many of you guys likely know them from the Bachelor and the Bachelor in Paradise, where their relationship first started. This was our first time meeting them both, and as you'll hear, we feel like we've known them for a while. It was a lot of fun to chat with these guys at our home studio in Nashville about their relationship and how they've been able to manage it in the public eye. We loved hearing all about their story, and what they have going on now. Tune in to hear more from Carly and Evan Bass!

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06 Pillow Talk

Fri, 31 Jan 2020 12:00:00 -0000

BONUS EPISODE for you guys!! Today’s podcast is brought to you by Sleep Number where we’re recording LIVE at the Miami Super Bowl from Sleep Number’s booth in the Super Bowl Media Center. We sit down today to discuss all things sleep and how important it is in all phases of life. Tune in to hear us laugh together as we re-visit old stories about our first time having a sleepover, sleep walking over fire pits, and what our sleep schedule looks like today. Let us know what crazy sleep stories you have, we'd love to hear them!

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05 Raelynn + Josh

Wed, 29 Jan 2020 20:40:00 -0000

Today in episode 5 of Couple Things with Shawn and Andrew, we sit down with our good friends, Raelynn Woodward & Josh Davis. Many of you might know the married couple through the public eye, but today we pull back the curtains a bit to talk about long distance, what's worked for them, and how they've managed their relationship in the spotlight. This was an hour full of laughs and hard hitting questions between the four of us. We hope you enjoy as much as we did! If you haven't yet, please rate and subscribe to the show to hear more! And if you have suggestions/recommendations for the show, send us your ideas in a video format - we might just choose yours! Email us at couplethingspod@gmail.com. If you want to hear more from Raelynn or be the first to know about new music coming out, make sure you follow her on instagram at @raelynnofficial and check out her website http://www.raelynn.com/ :) We are supported by the following AMAZING companies! Make sure to check them out using our special code & link below! Rothys! The most comfortable, sustainable shoe around. Try them now! Rothys.com/COUPLE Lola! For 30%off your first month’s subscription, visit mylola.com and use promo code EASTFAM when you subscribe. ButcherBox! The best place to get high quality meats. Try yours today at ButcherBox.com/COUPLE OR enter promo code COUPLE at checkout.

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04 Distance

Wed, 22 Jan 2020 17:00:00 -0000

Today in episode 4 of Couple Things with Shawn and Andrew, we talk about how we made it through our relationship when we were long-distance. When we started asking you guys for your requests on what you wanted us to talk about, this was one of the most asked questions! We spoke with a few of our good friends about how they managed long distance and they give some great advice. Let us know how you guys have managed long distance and what advice you'd give others about managing a long distance relationship.

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03 Embarrassing

Wed, 15 Jan 2020 15:17:00 -0000

Episode 3 of Couple Things with Shawn and Andrew is a fun one. Today we walk you guys through some of our most embarrassing moments together that we've never shared before. Though it all, we've learned that nobody is perfect and at the end of the day, we're all human :) We'd love to hear your thoughts on this episode & if you've ever been embarrassed in front of your significant other.

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02 Arguments

Wed, 08 Jan 2020 16:00:00 -0000

Episode 2 of Couple Things with Shawn and Andrew! We asked you recommend topics you wanted us to talk about on the show, and this was one of the most popular... arguments. Andrew and I sit down to talk about some of our most ridiculous arguments, but also share how we try to approach and work through arguments. If you haven't yet, please rate and subscribe to the show to hear more! And if you have suggestions/recommendations for the show, share using the following link!

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01 The Birth Story Start to Finish

Wed, 18 Dec 2019 17:00:00 -0000

Episode 1 of Couple Things with Shawn and Andrew! As promised, this is a special episode where we walk you through Drews birth story from start to finish telling ALL the details. We walk you through all the delightfully painful things Shawn went through before eventually being advised to get a C-section.

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https://www.shawnjohnson.com/podcast

watch on youtube! https://www.youtube.com/user/andrewdeaneast

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Couple Things Trailer

Fri, 25 Oct 2019 19:05:00 -0000

Welcome to Couple Things, where Olympic Gold Medalist Shawn Johnson and Andrew East sit down to share their most embarrassing stories from dating, engagement, and marriage and talk about the lessons they have learned.

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