"If you wish to get out of prison, the first thing you must do is realize you are in prison. If you think you are free, you can't escape." (G.I.Gurdjieff) In today's episode we talk: when you don't even realize you’re in prison, ways we imprison ourselves, ways we might be holding our children prisoner, and how to break out of these prisons! Just a warning: we do occasionally swear in these episodes. We don't curse like sailors, but if you are listening with younger kids around, we warned you! I...
Jun 04, 2023•47 min
We all want to get better, but sometimes thinking that we need to "fix" ourselves can actually be a trap... In today's episode we go deep on being a self-development junkie, how you could be missing the lesson if you're trying to "fix" yourself, creating the problems we're trying to avoid, "fixing" the kids & more! Just a warning: we do occasionally swear in these episodes. We don't curse like sailors, but if you are listening with younger kids around, we warned you! If you enjoyed the episo...
May 28, 2023•43 min•Ep. 78
"What's best for the child isn't always what's most convenient for the parent." We all probably know this on some level, but what does that look like in your life? This week, we cover adult temper tantrums, our job as parents, why you should allow your kids to question you, kids lying and much more! Just a warning: we do occasionally swear in these episodes. We don't curse like sailors, but if you are listening with younger kids around, we warned you! If you enjoyed the episode, would you please...
May 14, 2023•42 min
Conflict in any relationship is never fun, but it can be necessary, and is always an opportunity for growth. This week, we go deep on conflict, fighting, how to repair after a fight, how to fight fair, the difference between disagreement & disrespect, and much more! Just a warning: we do occasionally swear in these episodes. We don't curse like sailors, but if you are listening with younger kids around, we warned you! If you enjoyed the episode, would you please leave a quick rating or revie...
Apr 30, 2023•48 min•Ep. 76
There is no magic finish line in growth or life. So many of us miss enjoying the journey because we're focused on the destination. In today's episode, we talk "I'll be happy when...," magic finish lines, society's definition of success vs. yours, how it's never too late to start and more! Just a warning: we do occasionally swear in these episodes. We don't curse like sailors, but if you are listening with younger kids around, we warned you! If you enjoyed the episode, would you please leave a qu...
Apr 23, 2023•43 min•Ep. 75
We may know who we want to become, but so many of us struggle to actually get there. What if the reason we can't become who we want is because we're too attached to who we've been? In today's episode, we talk about why changing our stories is simple but not easy, being attached to the stories we tell, clinging to anger & resentment & more! Just a warning: we do occasionally swear in these episodes. We don't curse like sailors, but if you are listening with younger kids around, we warned ...
Apr 16, 2023•45 min•Ep. 74
"There is no greater burden on a child than the unlived life of a parent." These words from Carl Jung are a sobering reminder of one of the deepest dangers of being a parent. In today's episode, we go deep on legacy & burden, living vicariously through our children, why chasing our dreams is one of the greatest things we can do for our kids, and more! Just a warning: we do occasionally swear in these episodes. We don't curse like sailors, but if you are listening with younger kids around, we...
Apr 02, 2023•47 min•Ep. 73
Sometimes all we want is to know where the finish line is... but unfortunately, when it comes to any kind of personal growth, there is no magic finish line, and there is no guaranteed timeframe. This week, we talk about how these expectations actually hold us back, how to find the lesson in struggles, what a growth hangover is, and more! Just a warning: we do occasionally swear in these episodes. We don't curse like sailors, but if you are listening with younger kids around, we warned you! If yo...
Mar 26, 2023•30 min•Ep. 72
Everyone wants more joy, but sometimes we don't know how to find it... In today's episode, we talk clearing space for joy, how joy is a choice, when joy feels unsafe and more! Just a warning: we do occasionally swear in these episodes. It's who we are, and we believe in giving you an authentic picture of ourselves. We don't curse like sailors, but if you are listening with younger kids around, we warned you! If you enjoyed the episode, would you please leave a quick rating or review on Apple Pod...
Mar 19, 2023•39 min•Ep. 71
The bottom line is: no one is coming to save you. No one can heal you, make you into a better person, or "fix" you. You have to do it yourself. The bright side is: there are plenty of people who can help you, but only after you make the decision to save yourself. We go deep on this truth in today's episode, as well as how our problems aren't special, the desire for instant gratification, being a "self-development junkie" & more! Just a warning: we do occasionally swear in these episodes. It'...
Mar 12, 2023•41 min•Ep. 70
Do you feel like you're spinning your wheels in your relationship? Are you falling into the same mistakes and patterns over and over again? Here are 7 things we've learned to let go of in our relationship through experiencing how destructive they can be... Just a warning: we do occasionally swear in these episodes. It's who we are, and we believe in giving you an authentic picture of ourselves. We don't curse like sailors, but if you are listening with younger kids around, we warned you! If you ...
Mar 04, 2023•52 min•Ep. 69
These days, it's easy to feel like the world is full of darkness, but with the right perspective, there is plenty of light to see- and attract- in our lives. In today's episode, we go deep on gratitude & resentment, living on autopilot, how it can scary when the light comes, and more! Just a warning: we do occasionally swear in these episodes. It's who we are, and we believe in giving you an authentic picture of ourselves. We don't curse like sailors, but if you are listening with younger ki...
Feb 25, 2023•43 min•Ep. 68
One of the reasons we repeat patterns is because "nothing ever goes away until it teaches us what we need to know." Today, we go deep on learning life's lessons, why they repeat, acceptance of the lessons & more! Just a warning: we do occasionally swear in these episodes. It's who we are, and we believe in giving you an authentic picture of ourselves. We don't curse like sailors, but if you are listening with younger kids around, we warned you! If you enjoyed the episode, would you please le...
Feb 19, 2023•37 min•Ep. 67
Ever wonder why you repeat the same patterns and make the same mistakes over and over? In today's episode, we go deep on this, co-creation, the Will to Fail, Imposter Syndrome and more! Just a warning: we do occasionally swear in these episodes. It's who we are, and we believe in giving you an authentic picture of ourselves. We don't curse like sailors, but if you are listening with younger kids around, we warned you! If you enjoyed the episode, would you please leave a quick rating or review on...
Feb 11, 2023•53 min•Ep. 66
Often times we feel weighed down by the season of life we are currently in- illness, job loss, death in the family. But the seasons of life are like the seasons of the year: they all serve a purpose and benefit each other, even if the meaning and connections are hidden. In this episode, we go deep on the seasons of life, how they relate to the seasons of the year, special purposes for each season of the year, how to find meaning & purpose from the season you are in, and more! Just a warning:...
Feb 04, 2023•47 min•Ep. 65
You're hard to control when you're healthy. You're hard to manipulate when you're clear. You're hard to influence when you are sovereign. In today's episode, we go deep on the importance of being healthy, clear & sovereign, what that means, and how to find health, clarity, sovereignty, and more! Just a warning: we do occasionally swear in these episodes. It's who we are, and we believe in giving you an authentic picture of ourselves. We don't curse like sailors, but if you are listening with...
Jan 29, 2023•54 min•Ep. 64
The words "victim" and "victimhood" are touchy subjects these days... In today's episode, we go deep on the difference between being a victim and victimhood, how to own your shit, why accountability feels threatening and more! Just a warning: we do occasionally swear in these episodes. It's who we are, and we believe in giving you an authentic picture of ourselves. We don't curse like sailors, but if you are listening with younger kids around, we warned you! If you enjoyed the episode, would you...
Jan 22, 2023•43 min
We are hardwired to seek acceptance from the group, but is that programming serving still us? In today's episode, we dive deep into this tribal need to fit in, contrarian thinking, building your own tribe and more! Just a warning: we do occasionally swear in these episodes. It's who we are, and we believe in giving you an authentic picture of ourselves. We don't curse like sailors, but if you are listening with younger kids around, we warned you! If you enjoyed the episode, would you please leav...
Jan 14, 2023•36 min•Ep. 62
Dying for your kids is seen as a noble sacrifice (and it is!), but truly LIVING for your kids is not given the same recognition. And we're not talking about making your children the sole focus of your every day- just the opposite, in fact! Living the life that you were meant to live, as a model for your kids takes intention, discipline and consistency- and might just be as noble a cause as dying for your kids! In today's episode we talk: using your kids as an excuse, the backwards logic of putti...
Jan 08, 2023•53 min
All too often we find that we are our own biggest stumbling block on the path to growth. Forgiveness, or a lack of it, is a powerful example of this. When we resist forgiveness, we voluntarily put ourselves into the prison of victimhood. In today's episode, we go deep on the power of forgiveness, setting ourselves free from the prison of victimhood, how you need to feel your shit to heal your shit, being afraid of our dark side and more! Just a warning: we do occasionally swear in these episodes...
Jan 01, 2023•56 min•Ep. 60
As we wrap up the current year and head into a new one, it's important to spend time intentionally setting ourselves, our relationships and our families up for success. In today's episode we go through our process for reviewing the past year and planning the next for our relationship, parenting & selves. We'll go deep on the importance of vision & values, reflection questions for the past year, important things to plan for the next & more! Just a warning: we do occasionally swear in ...
Dec 26, 2022•26 min
Looking for an instant boost in all areas of your life for the New Year? Join us as we make the case for how Implementation will improve your relationship, parenting, business, and every other area of your life! In this episode, we talk implementation & execution, being addicted to education, "knowledge is power," and more! Just a warning: we do occasionally swear in these episodes. It's who we are, and we believe in giving you an authentic picture of ourselves. We don't curse like sailors, ...
Dec 18, 2022•30 min•Ep. 58
In today's episode, as a salute to the fact that we've been doing this for a full year, we share the lessons we've learned from the past year of podcasting and how they can apply to life! From accountability to consistency, from the nuances of working with your spouse to the importance of implementation, and more! Just a warning: we do occasionally swear in these episodes. It's who we are, and we believe in giving you an authentic picture of ourselves. We don't curse like sailors, but if you are...
Dec 11, 2022•32 min•Ep. 57
"Your reality is not problematic. You are the problem." Are you willing to take total accountability for the ways you've been sabotaging your own life? In this episode we go deep on our perceptions affecting our reality, falling in love with accountability, the foundation of self-growth and more! Just a warning: we do occasionally swear in these episodes. It's who we are, and we believe in giving you an authentic picture of ourselves. We don't curse like sailors, but if you are listening with yo...
Dec 03, 2022•53 min•Ep. 56
We all worry about the legacy we will leave for our children. Will it be a positive one or a negative one? Will they carry on our same flaws and fight the same demons? In this episode we talk about our responsibility to fight our demons so that our children don't have to, reparenting ourselves, the gifts that our children give us and more! Just a warning: we do occasionally swear in these episodes. It's who we are, and we believe in giving you an authentic picture of ourselves. We don't curse li...
Nov 27, 2022•44 min•Ep. 55
Men: want the ultimate cheat code to your partners moods? Then start paying attention to & learning about her cycle. Women: share this with your men! There is so much stereotype and discomfort around this topic, but there doesn't need to be! Join us as we talk about what you need to know about the woman's cycle, and 4 big reasons (from a man) why every man should track his partner's cycle. Just a warning: we do occasionally swear in these episodes. It's who we are, and we believe in giving y...
Nov 20, 2022•42 min•Ep. 54
Society has taught us that anger is bad, but is that true? Is there a constructive use of anger? What is your mind trying to tell you when you feel anger? Join us as we dive deep on anger: why anger is good, why we hold on to our anger sometimes, why it's important to let yourself feel, love and honor your anger & more! Just a warning: we do occasionally swear in these episodes. It's who we are, and we believe in giving you an authentic picture of ourselves. We don't curse like sailors, but ...
Nov 12, 2022•53 min•Ep. 53
"A calm sea never made a skilled sailor, so I thank the heavens for the stormy weather." How do you adopt an attitude of thankfulness for the storms that you encounter in life? It seems easier said than done... In this episode, we do a deep dive on many aspects of this question, including embracing the storm, recognizing when you are the one creating the storm, why it's ok to feel sorry for yourself and more! Just a warning: we do occasionally swear in these episodes. It's who we are, and we bel...
Nov 06, 2022•51 min
In today's fast-paced and confusing world, it's becoming increasingly important to create the foundation for our kids' success in the home. Instead of relying on others to do it for us, parents need to step up and proactively create the environment necessary for our children to succeed, excel and find happiness in life. Here are a whole bunch of things that we do in our house that we've found to work, from daily structure to mindfulness practices, from screen time rules to family meetings... Jus...
Oct 30, 2022•48 min•Ep. 51
You've probably heard the quote "Your life is your story. Write well. Edit often." But how deeply have you actually thought about this? Today, we talk about editing our stories, how to shift the role you are playing in your story, how you play roles in other people's stories & more! Just a warning: we do occasionally swear in these episodes. It's who we are, and we believe in giving you an authentic picture of ourselves. We don't curse like sailors, but if you are listening with younger kids...
Oct 22, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 50
