Have you ever snapped at your spouse or someone close to you in the heat of the moment? Have you ever said something horrible to someone you love dearly that you ended up regretting later? Chances are that we have all had this experience before and it got us wondering. In this episode, Will & Linda reflect on their own behaviors and relationships to find out how and why we might sometimes treat those closest to us in an unkind way, intentionally or not. 0:00 Intro 1:08 Welcome banter 4:39 St...
Nov 12, 2020•33 min•Ep. 35
Have you ever downloaded an app on your phone or gone to a website, but before you can get any further you must accept the company's terms and conditions? Be honest, did you really read the fine print or did you just blindly click accept? In today's digital age where the internet and social media reign supreme, it's no surprise that many if not all of us have been guilty of accepting terms and conditions we don't fully understand, cookies that track our behaviors or allowing access to our mobile...
Nov 05, 2020•41 min•Ep. 34
Happy Halloween! What a fun holiday, filled with candies, costumes, monsters, ghouls and ghosts. In this spooky special, we share our personal experiences and encounters with the paranormal and supernatural. Grab some treats, turn off your lights and join us for some scary stories just like when we were kids. 0:00 Intro 1:10 Welcome banter 2:38 Trick or treating 7:32 Start of topic 8:08 Haunted buildings 12:48 Grandma’s ghost stories 15:27 Bloody bride 19:13 Scary movies 21:00 Sixth sense 23:02 ...
Oct 29, 2020•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 33
Why does talking about death make us so uncomfortable? It’s definitely not a favorite dinner topic, but we all know that death is a part of life, and yet even just bringing up the word can make most of us feel uneasy. In this episode, we talk about our own experiences in dealing with the loss of a loved one, and how that forces us to confront our own mortality. We explore why we think it’s important to acknowledge that we all have an ending, but to not let that reality cripple us. Instead, you c...
Oct 22, 2020•38 min•Ep. 32
Have you ever felt the pressure to fall in love, get into a relationship or even married because that’s what you think you’re “supposed” to do? We sure have, and we’re willing to bet we’re not alone. Whether it’s coming from family, society, friends or whoever, there is oftentimes a feeling of being left out or missing out especially as we get older when it comes to finding a partner or spouse. Sometimes, that pressure can be so much that we simply fold and jump into bad relationships and worse ...
Oct 15, 2020•41 min•Ep. 31
Imagine if every marriage was a contract that had an expiration date. How would this change the dynamics of your relationship? Would you work harder and put more effort into making the marriage work if you knew that your partner could choose not to renew your marriage contract in 2 years? Oftentimes, we don't do a great job of checking in regularly with our partners about how they feel about the state of their relationship. Left too long unchecked, small problems could quickly turn into big prob...
Oct 08, 2020•39 min•Ep. 30
How much does physical attraction play in a healthy relationship? Is it possible for 2 people to stay together purely through that physical attraction alone? Would you still love and find your spouse attractive even as they age? In this episode, Linda & Will explore their thoughts on how physical appearance might play a role in the beginning of dating and how that evolves over time as a relationship matures. 0:00 Intro 1:14 Welcome banter 3:55 Start of topic 4:25 Beauty is subjective 6:03 Is...
Oct 01, 2020•33 min•Ep. 29
What if dating was like a reality TV show? Imagine if you could sign up for a program where you would live with other strangers in a house 3 months who share common interests and also have the goal of finding love by the end of the lease. Is it possible for people to find true love if the environment was designed specifically to encourage and facilitate romance? Would this be a good model to use in real life dating and increase the chances of finding love? 0:00 Intro 1:16 Welcome banter 3:08 Sta...
Sep 24, 2020•29 min•Ep. 28
How important is gift giving in relationships? If you don't give someone a gift in return, does that mean you don't love them or care about them? It can be awkward especially in relationships because oftentimes giving someone a gift is a symbol of their love, and the receiver may feel pressured or obligated to return the gesture. In this episode, Linda and Will chat about being empathetic and mindful when giving and receiving gifts especially within relationships. They share their own experience...
Sep 17, 2020•27 min•Ep. 27
Money can be a touchy subject and is often considered taboo. What’s even more interesting is that it’s even true for people who are married and are supposed to share everything else together. In this episode, Linda & Will reflect on their own spending habits and how they faced their own inner demons with money to improve their relationship. 0:00 Intro 1:15 Welcome banter 1:55 Start of topic 3:54 Combining finances 5:42 Splurging like a boss 7:16 Shift in spending 9:24 Time & money wasted...
Sep 10, 2020•33 min•Ep. 26
Are you still you after getting into a relationship? Sometimes we lose our own individual identity when we spend so much time with one person. It's great to be a single unit with similarities and commonalities, but we believe that the unique differences that each person brings into a relationship is what truly brings makes it magical and exciting. In this episode, Will and Linda share their thoughts on the identity of a couple and also retain their own individuality as well. 0:00 Intro 0:47 Welc...
Sep 03, 2020•37 min•Ep. 25
Does your spouse support your dreams? We all have things that we want to do in life or have a vision of who we want to be. Sometimes, our own self-doubt, fears and lack of belief in our capabilities is what keeps us from unlocking our potential, and a supporting spouse could be the key. But what do you do if your spouse isn’t supportive of your dreams? What do you do then? In this episode, we share our thoughts on what it means to be supportive of your partner’s dreams, and how to truly listen t...
Aug 27, 2020•31 min•Ep. 24
We are our own biggest and harshest critic. Oftentimes, we are making more progress towards our goals than we think. In this episode, Linda and Will talk about their own struggles with being hard on themselves and forgetting to celebrate the small victories in life. It’s so easy to fall into the trap of always only focus on what we don’t have, what we haven’t done yet or how far behind we think we are compared to others. This is an important reminder to ourselves that we need to make a conscious...
Aug 20, 2020•37 min•Ep. 23
Do your friends and family hate your spouse or significant other? As the person stuck in the middle, it’s important to recognize that you need to be the mediator and facilitator of bringing these groups together. In this episode, we share our view on what to do before introducing your partner to your inner circle and recognizing the importance of being mindful of what we say or how we portray our spouses especially during times where we are emotionally charged. 0:00 Intro 0:57 Welcome banter 5:2...
Aug 13, 2020•34 min•Ep. 22
If you’ve ever tried to find love, you have probably experienced some disappointment and heartbreak, but how do you actually move forward and learn to love again? In this episode, Linda and Will share their strategies on how they were able to cope and move forward into new relationships after heartbreak. Sometimes it’s healthy and important to take some time off from dating to work on yourself, learn to be ok being alone, and learn to love yourself before you can truly love another person. 0:00 ...
Aug 06, 2020•31 min•Ep. 21
Do you remember your last heartbreak? It might be a distant memory now, but at the time it might have felt like your whole world was falling apart. In this episode, Linda and Will share some insight on their last relationships and how they overcame their emotions and feelings. More importantly, they share some of the lessons they learned and how that helped them to grow and learn as people. 0:00 Intro 1:16 Welcome banter 2:48 Start of topic 4:01 Broken heart 9:37 Linda is a heartbreaker 14:03 Dr...
Jul 30, 2020•31 min•Ep. 20
If you have found a partner whom you can share laughs, cries, ups, downs and all arounds with in life, consider yourselves very fortunate! However, don’t get too comfortable once you’ve found that person. It takes hard work and commitment to nurture and protect the beautiful relationship that you share. In this episode, Will & Linda remind the listeners and themselves the importance of regularly letting your spouse or partner know how much you appreciate having them in your life. Remember, t...
Jul 23, 2020•41 min•Ep. 19
Do you remember what you were like as a child? When you were fearless and didn't learn the limiting beliefs you have today as an adult? What about your boundless imagination, unlimited creativity, sense of wonder, adventure, and the biggest dreams you could think of? In this episode, Linda & Will have fun chatting about what traits they miss from their childhood that they wish they still had today. It might be surprising, but sometimes those child-like characteristics could actually be inval...
Jul 16, 2020•56 min•Ep. 18
We often hear that getting older sucks, and while there are definitely parts of it that do, we've found that life has gotten better as we've aged. There's a certain beauty that only comes with time and experience, pain and lessons learned. In this episode, we dive deep into what we want our old age to look like, and the things we want to accomplish during this short time on Earth because Time is truly our greatest asset. We share our thoughts on the importance of leaving a lasting impact and leg...
Jul 09, 2020•38 min•Ep. 17
When you think of home, what does that look like for you? What does it smell and feel like? To us, our home is where we can feel safe and truly be ourselves. It’s not necessarily the physical location that matters most, but who you’re with and what vibe you create that makes it home. In this episode, Linda and Will discuss their thoughts on what home is to them, and why it’s so important to build it with intention for a healthy relationship and life together. 0:00 Intro 1:08 Welcome banter 4:34 ...
Jul 02, 2020•33 min•Ep. 16
As a young adult in your 20s, the world is still full of possibilities, excitement, and everything is still so new, waiting to be discovered. It's also a time when you might not really know who you are, what you stand for or what you want out of life yet, and that's totally OK. In this episode, Will & Linda have fun discussing what they wish they knew in their 20s now that they are "smarter and wiser" in their 30s. We hope to share important lessons, habits, and perspectives that we've learn...
Jun 25, 2020•42 min•Ep. 15
How has technology changed the way we date today? Having grown up during the pre and post smart phone era, Linda and Will share their unique insight on how they feel technology has changed the social dynamics and the way we interact with each other today especially when it comes to dating and romantic relationships. Listen in as they talk about both the positive and negative impact of social media, online profiles, and dating apps and how they have perhaps created an overwhelming amount of optio...
Jun 18, 2020•49 min•Ep. 14
Did you grow up in the 90s? We sure did! In this episode, we take a trip down memory lane and share some fond memories about what it was like growing up in a simpler time before the internet, smart phones and social media consumed our society. Come reminisce and laugh with us as we share stories about floppy disks, dial-up internet, Will’s first PC, beepers, childhood cartoons, and many more! It was a really fun episode to make, and we plan on doing a part 2, so stay tuned! 0:00 Intro 1:02 Welco...
Jun 11, 2020•55 min•Ep. 13
Are you taking care of yourself regularly? Whether it's a relaxing day at the spa, a energetic workout or just a nice chat over coffee with friends, it's critical to practice self care. Life can get so busy that sometimes we forget to pay attention to our own well-being, and this can have a major impact on our relationships as well as our overall health. In this episode, Linda & Will discuss what self care means to them from the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual aspects. They share h...
Jun 04, 2020•58 min•Ep. 12
Does money buy you happiness? It certainly is a big part of our lives, and we work every day to obtain more. Yet, have you ever truly taken the time and effort to ask yourself exactly why you get up every day to work for money? What makes you happy, and how much money do you really need to make that happen? Linda & Will share their thoughts about money growing up, and how that changed over time as they became aware of their own limiting beliefs. 0:00 Intro 1:02 Welcome banter 4:12 Start of t...
May 28, 2020•40 min•Ep. 11
Let's face it, marriage is TOUGH! No matter how much you may love each other in the early stages of your relationship, life happens and things change. No one decides to get married expecting the relationship to fail, but the reality is that sometimes it just doesn't end up working out as planned. That's why we believe that it's important to at least discuss and consider if a prenup might be in the best interest of both you, your partner, and kids/loved ones. It's a touchy subject to be sure, so ...
May 21, 2020•29 min•Ep. 10
Should you have a traditional or modern wedding? If you're like us, we wanted our special day to not only be memorable, but also make sure that our parents feel like they had their input as well. Not an easy task! Growing up in America with Asian immigrant parents, we definitely struggled with finding a balance between having a more modern western style wedding, and including more traditional elements from our cultural heritage. In this episode, we share some hilarious stories about Will's clash...
May 14, 2020•43 min•Ep. 9
**IMPORTANT NOTE: this episode was recorded before the quarantine!** Should you get into a long distance relationship? Linda and Will share their experiences and thoughts on what they've learned from their 1 year living apart in separate states, and how it actually strengthened their relationship. They also talk about strategies and tactics they've used to maintain and rekindle relationships with friends and family who live far away. 0:00 Intro 0:33 Welcome banter 4:48 Start of topic 7:41 Plan f...
May 07, 2020•46 min•Ep. 8
IMPORTANT: This was recorded before the quarantine. We talk about how our friendships have evolved over time as we’ve gotten older, and what we value now in our 30s. We share our views on self love, outgrowing and cutting out toxic people, expanding our social circle, and maintaining quality friendships as life gets busier. 0:00 Intro 0:42 Welcome banter 2:26 Start of topic 3:52 Young vs old 5:57 Bullying 8:39 Need to be accepted 10:21 No tolerance for BS 12:50 Real vs fake friends 14:41 Get rid...
Apr 30, 2020•44 min•Ep. 7
Traveling is one of the best experiences you will ever have in your life. Go on an adventure, see historical wonders, meet interesting people, and eat delicious food all over the world. We talk about how traveling has helped us expand our perspective, be more empathetic, resourceful, and grow as people. Come discover the invaluable lessons we've learned through exploring and experiencing this amazing place we call Earth. 0:00 Intro 0:55 Welcome banter 1:44 Thank you to our listeners 4:14 Start o...
Apr 23, 2020•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 6
