This week we talk about how we both felt like “damaged goods” before beginning our relationship, and how this fear and doubt can keep people from moving forward in a healthy relationship. September is National Recovery Month. If you’re interested in finding a Celebrate Recovery in your area, you can click here. Send Leslie an … Continue reading "Episode 096: Less Than Shiny"...
This week we talk about what it means to wait on love (“Do not awaken love until it’s time.” Song of Songs 2:7). We mention a song Leslie used to listen to about this, Love is Waiting – Brooke Fraser. September is also National Recovery Month! If you’re interested in finding a Celebrate Recovery in … Continue reading "Episode 095: Love Is Waiting"...
This week we talk about our restful weekend away, and Leslie shares a realization she had while listening to somebody else’s story. And Leslie reads an email! Send Leslie an e-mail at [email protected]. Like us on Facebook at So This is Love Podcast, and leave a review. Follow us on Twitter @SoThisIsLove10, and on Instagram @SoThisIsLovePodcast. Music by: … Continue reading "Episode 094: Not A Burden"...
This week we have our son, Daniel, on the podcast with us in celebration of his birthday. Daniel isn’t our child, but he is our son, and we love him! Enjoy as we talk about turning 18 and all the things we knew, and wish we had known. Send Leslie an e-mail at [email protected]. Like us … Continue reading "Episode 093: 17 Going On 18"
No, we’re not going back to school. But, this week Aaron and Leslie talk about how different their back to school shopping memories are. We kick off the episode with a recap of a cake order from Bocata Meriendas, a local cake shop where Leslie had her birthday cake from – a delicious Carrot Cake with … Continue reading "Episode 092: Back to School"
This week we talk about a lovely interaction that ended up in a necessary married person discussion. And another situation where Aaron should have listened to his wife. Enjoy! Send Leslie a birthday email at [email protected]. Like us on Facebook at So This is Love Podcast, and leave a review. Follow us on Twitter @SoThisIsLove10, and on … Continue reading "Episode 091: Always Listen to Your Wife"...
Today is Leslie’s birthday! This week we talk about all the free things Leslie likes to get for her birthday: Denny’s breakfast, Sephora gift bag, and coupons galore. Send Leslie a birthday email at [email protected]. Like us on Facebook at So This is Love Podcast, and leave a review. Follow us on Twitter @SoThisIsLove10, and on Instagram @SoThisIsLovePodcast. … Continue reading "Episode 090: Leslie’s Birthday!"...
This week we talk about or favorite/worst family vacations, and we have guests – Cheri, Mayra, and (first time ever) Robert join us for the episode! Sandstorms, crazy driving, and customs nightmares abound. Send us an email at [email protected]. Like us on Facebook at So This is Love Podcast, and leave a review. Follow us on … Continue reading "Episode 089: Family Vacations"...
This week we are wrapping up our trip to San Pedro, Belize. Here are some of the great places we found: The Baker – This is seriously the best place for breakfast. I will never eat a sausage roll as good as the one served here. Never. You HAVE to try this place if you’re … Continue reading "Episode 088: Belize It! – Part 2"
This week we are coming to you from San Pedro, Belize! Send us an email at [email protected] and tell us what you think. Like us on Facebook at So This is Love Podcast, and leave a review. Follow us on Twitter @SoThisIsLove10, and on Instagram @SoThisIsLovePodcast. Music by: Josh Woodward (listen to more of his music at JoshWoodward.com) Illustrations … Continue reading "Episode 087: Belize It! – Part 1"...
This week we talk about our upcoming vacation to Belize, and how the anticipation of vacation is often as exciting as the vacation itself…for people who aren’t Leslie. Send us an email at [email protected] and tell us what you think. Like us on Facebook at So This is Love Podcast, and leave a review. Follow us on … Continue reading "Episode 086: Anticipation"...
This we’re looking forward to everything that’s coming up real soon: the Celebrate Recovery Freedom Celebration (21 years!), the IDT7 CrossFit competition, and Belize! We talk about how Aaron is getting ready for it, and Leslie gets a little into how she’s been trying to improve our relationship in the last few weeks. Fun Fact: … Continue reading "Episode 085: Your Biggest Fan"...
This week we talk about our car’s A/C dying (which is a big deal in our almost 100 degree weather), and the odyssey that ended up being to get it fixed. Leslie calls Aaron a papalero, which he probably was being, and she complains about how much noise he’s making on the podcast. Send us … Continue reading "Episode 084: Aaron Makes Noises"
This week we talk about how Leslie stabbed Aaron in the back (a deep cut) by going out to eat without him – how dare she?!? – and the fallout of her actions. We’re also joined by some impromptu guests! Send us an email at [email protected] and tell us what you think. Like us on Facebook at … Continue reading "Episode 083: Betrayal"
This week we talk about an emotional situation sparked by the words “Que Milagro,” which means “What a miracle….” – a comment from Leslie to Aaron as she walked in the door earlier this week. Send us an email at [email protected] and tell us what you think. Like us on Facebook at So This is Love Podcast, … Continue reading "Episode 082: Que Milagro"...
This week we’re getting ready for a friend’s birthday party, and we’re throwing her a “Triple Quince!” (Because 15 x 3 = 45). Find out what a Quinceñera is and what we’re planning for her. Send us an email at [email protected] and tell us what you think. Like us on Facebook at So This is Love Podcast, … Continue reading "Episode 081: Triple Quince"...
This week we chat about how HOT it is where we live (Aaron said the heat was “offensive” on Sunday). Leslie is feeling a little better in the coughing department. And we had a parking lot date. Fun! Send us an email at [email protected] and tell us what you think. Like us on Facebook at So This … Continue reading "Episode 080: Feeling Hot, Hot, Hot"...
This week we chat about the Royal Wedding (thankfully we don’t talk about it too long). Aaron mentions his deep and abiding desire to try clotted cream, and being able to play Dungeons & Dragons again. We also talk about having a better answer for the question, “How did you know when you were in … Continue reading "Episode 079: No Way, Jose!"
In this episode we announce the winners of the t-shirt give-away, and we explain where the phrase “Gavel Wrench Fish Match” originated. Happy Mother’s Day!!! I love you, mom. Send us an email at [email protected] and tell us what you think. Like us on Facebook at So This is Love Podcast, and leave a review. Follow us … Continue reading "Episode 078: Happy Mother’s Day!"...
In this episode, we talk about Aaron needing a haircut really bad (spoiler alert: get got a haircut), and why Aaron called Leslie a terrible person. Listen for a chance to win a free So This is Love t-shirt! Send us an email at [email protected] and tell us what you think. Like us on Facebook at So … Continue reading "Episode 077: A Terrible Person"
In this episode, we talk about how a funny show like Parks and Recreation can bring up some serious relationship conversations. We also mention a meme inspired by “No Me Queda Mas,” a song by Selena, that’s super sad. Send us an email at [email protected] and tell us what you think. Like us on Facebook at So … Continue reading "Episode 076: No Me Queda Mas"...
In this episode, we talk about how well Aaron helped Leslie prepare for her week, we share with each other one thing we did for ourselves this week that made us happy, and we get a little into how Aaron needs affirmation. Check out the Fajita Bonita blog! Leslie and her cousin, Crystal, are starting a monthly … Continue reading "Episode 075: You Liked it, Right?"...
In this episode, we talk about how Leslie spends her time. Aaron thinks he can help her make more time for herself. We’ll see… We also talk about her cousin, Crystal’s new blog Fajita Bonita, and a future team-up with Leslie. Send us an email at [email protected] and tell us what you think. Like us on Facebook … Continue reading "Episode 074: Time After Time"...
This week we talk about how this is NOT a fitness podcast -_- We also talk about the differences between how we view our time. Send us an email at [email protected] and tell us what you think. Like us on Facebook at So This is Love Podcast, and leave a review. Follow us on Twitter @SoThisIsLove10, and on … Continue reading "Episode 073: Not A Fitness Podcast"...
It’s Easter weekend, and people all over the world are celebrating! This week, we talk about the Easter traditions we had growing up, and some of the plans we have now. Check out this week’s artwork – “Happy Easter!” Send us an email at [email protected] and tell us what you think. Like us on Facebook at So … Continue reading "Episode 072: Happy Easter!"...
In this week’s episode we talk about the movie I Can Only Imagine, which we watched this last week; specifically how Aaron responded to the movie emotionally. Spoiler Alert: we talk about various plot points that WILL spoil the movie. If you’re planning to see it, please go watch it before listening to this episode! … Continue reading "Episode 071: I Can Only Imagine"...
In this week’s episode, we talk about some quotes that have been inspiring and encouraging to us in the last few weeks. We also get a little deep on some stuff that’s close to home right now. Check out this week’s artwork – “Torture Fit” Send us an email at [email protected] and tell us what you think. … Continue reading "Episode 070: Talk Quotey To Me"...
In this week’s episode, we’re joined by Crystal, Leslie’s cousin; who’s visiting the Valley for the week. We had dinner at Santuario (in Olmito, TX), then Crystal dropped in on the podcast, and we had so much fun! Check out this week’s artwork – “King of the Wild Frontier” Send us an email at [email protected] and tell … Continue reading "Episode 069: Crystal Drops In"...
In this week’s episode, we talk a little more in depth about the Crazy Cycle – the one in your marriage/relationship where one person feels hurt, so they hurt the other person back, and on and on and on. Leslie refers to a blog post from her website (www.mykitchenisopen.com), about the Crazy Cycle. Leslie has … Continue reading "Episode 068: It Makes Me Completely Insane"...
In this week’s episode, we get a little carried away with our new illustrator. Exactly how many times do we say Joey’s name? Leslie happily reads some comments we received over the week. We also talk about how, after almost 10 years of marriage, Leslie can still surprise Aaron; like knowing what Reddit is and … Continue reading "Episode 067: It’s the Joey Show"...
