Today is a friendly reminder, if you are a father simply looking to be the best version of you for your family... Thank you! We acknowledge the fathers of the world today while taking the time to talk about the seriousness of withholding/suppressing our emotions. We also throw in a Ghost story and complain about the cost of everything these days! This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at BetterHelp.com/TLC and get on your way to being your best self. Learn more a...
Jun 20, 2023•44 min•Season 4Ep. 165
Is the saying true, no good deed goes unpunished ? why is it that when you try doing the right thing, it backfires? We dig into this and other unrelated topics on this weeks pod. Enjoy!! This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at BetterHelp.com/TLC and get on your way to being your best self. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 13, 2023•47 min•Season 4Ep. 164
Have you ever been overly-unprepared for something? Did you stay, run or hide? Join us as we discuss our adventures in NYC; which include but aren't limited to a wild sex show that wasn't a sex show.... my feelings exactly. Enjoy! This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at BetterHelp.com/TLC and get on your way to being your best self. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 06, 2023•45 min•Season 4Ep. 163
In good times, and bad times, I'll be on your side for evermore.... that's what friends are for. Good luck not having this song in your head all day!!! Alright, here is the skinny on today's episode. Hopefully you're surrounded by friends, assuming you are, the question is who are your real-real friends. Today we dig into this and ask a very important question. Friend, Enemy or Frienemy.... Also we play a fun little date night exercise courtesy of our friend Dr. Tracy : 100 Questions Enjoy! This...
May 30, 2023•43 min•Season 4Ep. 162
NOT FOR CHILDREN..... You and your partner have built and incredible life together. You love them, they love you, life is whole and complete but not quite perfect. Something is missing in the bedroom but you're certainly not willing to address this with your partner. We get it, it's not an easy conversation to have. The fear of resentment, rejection, making your partner feel inadequate are all reasons to keep this thought buried. Enter Luna Matatas, Sex and Pleasure Educator with over 15 years o...
May 23, 2023•38 min•Season 4Ep. 161
Have you ever considered using your fear to subside your fear? According to Sarah Landry (The Birds Papaya), if you're terrified of the worst case scenario, crime story podcasts are the way to go! On this episode we have the privilege of speaking to the famous, yet super humble Sarah Landry, known to many as The Birds Papaya. Sarah provides an insight into the world of social media in a way not often seen or heard. We highly recommend you take a listen, then take the key messaging back to your c...
May 16, 2023•49 min•Season 4Ep. 160
As many of you know, Ryan loves sports. He loves the comradery, the passion, the skill and the excitement of the game (all games); but little know how much he attributes his life to sports and how important is is for him, his friendships, his business and his style of parenting. That's why when SportChek asked us to partner up with them, Ryan and I jump at the opportunity. When they told us we'd be working alongside an 2x Olympic Gold medalist and 8x World Champion Meaghan Mikkelson (Team Canada...
May 09, 2023•46 min•Season 4Ep. 149
Sometimes the 11th hour is the perfect time to create magic, this was not one of those times. No sleep, 1.5 glasses of wine deep, forget to launch a podcast, no problem! Enjoy this debacle!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 02, 2023•38 min•Season 4Ep. 148
To our surprise, today marks the completion of 3 years worth of the Laughing Couple Podcast. So we thought we'd share some of our favorite clips over the last 3 years; some funny, some real, some aha moments, a few embarrassing stories & definitely a few clips you might want to pull the car over for. From the bottom of both our hearts, thank you so much for; listening, participating, sharing and laughing along with us. We hope this podcast puts a smile on your face while also educating you, ...
Apr 25, 2023•50 min•Season 4Ep. 157
Have you ever looked at another adult and said to yourself "what are you thinking?". There are a set of unspoken yet very clear rules we adults adhere to, and when other adults break those rules.... we talk behind their backs. Also, you're not going to want to miss the end of this episode, its explosive!!! Also, Also, this is the last episode of season 3. Next week is the official start to Season 4.... 3 years in the books, wow & thank you!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone....
Apr 18, 2023•45 min•Season 3Ep. 156
Its true, sometimes we say things we shouldn't... often those time involve our children. Join us today as we share our stories as well as yours. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 11, 2023•49 min•Season 3Ep. 155
Is it just us or is life getting harder, longer and more stressful? We thought tech was designed to bridge the gap, make life easier so we had more free time... lies. To add to that, when did making fun of people in a friendly manner become socially unacceptable? On this week's episode, we discuss parenting fails, buying our kids love and how to cover up the accidental toot. PLUS a big set up for next week's pod is revealed. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Apr 04, 2023•46 min•Season 3Ep. 154
Today we discuss how far removed we are from having our Sh*t together. Not only do we not have a will but we haven't even discussed our dying wishing; oh and the whole missing a party by 24 hours thing, ya we are not winning at this adulting game. Also, getting trippy in vegas is always a fun way to end a podcast! Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 28, 2023•48 min•Season 3Ep. 153
Do you ever let your mind wander into really dark places? Dark like catastrophic-end-of-the-world stuff... us to and we're rather confident how we would handle ourselves post First Wave; cause everyone knows the first wave is a crapshoot. Join us on our alien invasion success story and discover why we're not cool anymore. Also is it weird that we celebrate the conception of our relationship - Our Boomboomiversary ? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 21, 2023•45 min•Season 3Ep. 152
Birthdays are filled with many emotions; some good and some not so good. What's important to know is how you celebrate your birthday, may not be how your partner wishes to celebrate theirs. This is a perfect time to check in and create conditions of satisfaction around something very impactful in your lives. MEN: it's also an opportunity to not screw up again lol. ALSO: Are we too old for clubs, and do people inside the clubs know? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 14, 2023•45 min•Season 3Ep. 151
We get it, you're not here for lovey dovey peaceful vacation stories... no, you're here for the real stuff, the stuff that happens off the Gram. So that's what we're gonna do :) Enjoy the following stories: Roam like you're at home, stranger edition Drunk on a Plane Soccer at the Disco Can I borrow your toothpick Party likes its 3am and; RumPunch'd you in the Face Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 07, 2023•50 min•Season 3Ep. 150
Drinking with your parents is the best rollercoaster to go on - and it's free. In this episode, we are on-location in Florida with my parents. We play some games, rehash old stories, my dad re-lives his first french kiss, my mom has an intervention - and at one point, we get DEEP... REAL DEEP, I don't know how we made it through. We hope you just sit back and enjoy the chaos that is our family. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 28, 2023•50 min•Season 3Ep. 149
We get it; life is tiring, parenthood is tiring, marriage is tiring.... so why not have fun with it? On this episode we find out that Ryan is... tired. So much so that if you planned on having a fun date night with your partner and you're looking for an excuse to amplify it. Try our new drinking game where you take a drink everytime Ryan says, I'm tired! Over tiredness and Giggles can be found in this episode. Enjoy!!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 21, 2023•41 min•Season 3Ep. 148
Today we embark to answer the questions that's been puzzling men for 1,000's of years. Is there a proper way to argue with my partner? Calmly and Factually = Manipulative, Gaslighting Mansplainer Emotional and Angry = Controlling, Dominating Narcissist Oh and we discuss our most recent fight (and by recent we mean earlier today) when Brit chose to leave the house if a fit of frustrations... this is a fun one! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 14, 2023•41 min•Season 3Ep. 147
From lack of sleep, parenting alignments, insane grocery bills to shitting your pants on the ride home. We're all human and being human isn't always easy. It's an important reminder however to know that your experience, although unique to you as a whole, is not that far off from others.... and knowing is half the battle. Today we share in some of our own experiences as well as our communities... they stories are embarrassing, and that's okay! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/...
Feb 07, 2023•48 min•Season 3Ep. 146
Welcome to a mixed episode full of whimsical thoughts, experiences and embarrassing discoveries. This is a fun "fire-side chat" between Brit and Ryan where they also tackle 2 big relationship questions; do kids fix relationships and does distance bring you closer to your partner. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 31, 2023•42 min•Season 3Ep. 145
Today we debate the idea of soulmates. Is it possible that on a planet with 8 Billion people, there is only ONE person you were destined to be with? Or is it more likely that you simply met someone you're lucky enough to enjoy for a really long time? Spoiler... Brit and Ryan don't agree on this one. But they do agree on a few other Marriage Myths that they aim to break on this week's episode. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 24, 2023•45 min•Season 3Ep. 144
On today's episode we discover that Ryan has little to no empathy when he's tired... or maybe it just trust issues with the kids. The main focus of this episode however is a game we call - How well you do you know your partner? You've seen it, likely played it before; but today is a new day so come play along. The "newlywed game" is a great way to check in with your partner. It could be used as a game night, exploratory night or used as a gap between a light and fun check in vs a full blown quar...
Jan 17, 2023•49 min•Season 3Ep. 143
We're back; new year, same us! Following an episode from December where we talked about Quarterly/Yearly check-ins. We heard from a lot of you who... let's say struggled with the exercises. First, let us say, that's okay and quite normal. Second, let us take responsibility for that and correct or put in what may have been missing. We believe it might help and what better time to set new couple goals than the 2nd week of the new year! Also: We talk funny stories (massive parent fail) and offer up...
Jan 10, 2023•52 min•Season 3Ep. 142
The truth is, we all want love. Everything we do is in pursuit of it. But as we count likes on social media and measure our worth by the numbers in our bank accounts, we are programmed to see love as something to earn or win. That programming obscures the simple truth behind what we are: beautiful, infinite, eternal sources of love. Introducing, international best-selling author, acclaimed artist, and social media powerhouse HUMBLE THE POET. In his highly anticipated forthcoming book, HOW TO BE ...
Jan 03, 2023•56 min•Season 3Ep. 141
Now that the Holidays are behind us, let's shift our focus to the NEW YEAR. Like all new years, it's time to start thinking about you... specifically the version of you that has you hitting your financial goals. To assist you with this, we brought in Tori Dunlap, globally-recognized personal finance educator, podcast host, and social media star behind Her First $100K. Tori’s upcoming book, Financial Feminist: Overcome the Patriarchy's Bullsh*t to Master Your Money and Build a Life You Love hits ...
Dec 27, 2022•51 min•Season 3Ep. 140
WARNING - NOT FOR "THE MAGIC OF CHRISTMAS" AGED KIDS So this is Christmas week... its hectic, it's stressful, you're likely running behind... we get it. So rather then filling you full of Christmas Know-How, we thought we'd give you laughs instead. If you're looking for inspiration and direction, this one isn't for you. But if you're looking to sit back, turn your brain off and enjoy knowing that you're smarter than Brittany.... this is it! Enjoy! This Podcast is Brought to you by: KiwiCo : Get ...
Dec 20, 2022•45 min•Season 3Ep. 139
Are you the type of person who stresses over travelling, stresses during travelling and need 3 days to recoup from travelling... same. During our most recent trip we discovered a few things about ourselves and our habits that simply don't lead to positive outcomes. As a result of this discovery, we created solutions for future travel experiences so that we can achieve what we set out to achieve; and we're doing it in a fun way where our kids get the major say in the outcome... you're welcome Als...
Dec 13, 2022•46 min•Season 3Ep. 138
We're all guilty of it. We coast through life thinking everything is okay while little fires start to build. It's our belief that the fire extinguisher is needed every 3 months to ensure a safe, secure and loving environment continues. That is why we suggest the Quarterly Check-ins. This is a topic we've discussed many times, and with the holiday season/new year approaching, we thought it wise to bring it up again. This time we do our own Check-in - live - and we encourage you to join along. The...
Dec 06, 2022•49 min•Season 3Ep. 137
With the completion of US Thanksgiving, we now enter "The Most Wonderful Time of the Year".... for some. The truth is, this season isn't easy for all families and it can be very difficult on relationships. From the hustle and bustle to the multi-family traditions, to the gift giving and spending; this season is filled with stressors not seen in other seasons. To help you not only overcome the holidays but actually enjoy the experience start to finish, we've brought back one of our all time favor...
Nov 29, 2022•50 min•Season 3Ep. 136
