Hello, hello, all you wonderful listeners out there, and welcome back to the Trying 2 Parent Podcast. We've got another exciting episode in store for you. Let's dive right in! First off, happy October, everyone! We're embracing the not so fall vibes of Mexico but we are finally settling comfortably into our new house, which we absolutely adore. Getting back into the groove with work has been both exciting and productive. In recent news, I decided to take the plunge and got my armpits blacked out...
Oct 02, 2023•57 min
What is up everyone. We are back and full of great stories. Here's another exciting episode of the Trying 2 Parent Podcast. We've got a lot to cover today, from an amazing baby shower to our adventures in Japan. So, let's dive right in! First things first, we recently had the most fantastic baby shower in AZ. It was an incredible gathering with all our friends and their adorable kids. We received so many thoughtful presents for our little man, and it was heartwarming to see so many people who ca...
Sep 25, 2023•53 min
We're back for another one! It's your hosts Shawn & Amanda King and welcome back to another episode of the Trying 2 Parent Podcast. Buckle up because we've got some exciting updates, baby talk, and of course, a splash of '90s nostalgia. Let's get right into it! First things first, I've got to share that I've never sweat more in my life than during our recent move into our new place. But hey, it's all worth it for the extra space and comfort for the little man. It seems like the people in our...
Aug 28, 2023•51 min
We're back baby, welcome to another exciting episode of the Trying 2 Parent Podcast. Get ready for a dose of parenting talk, some juicy updates, and of course, a touch of '90s nostalgia. Let's dive right in! So much is happening, friends! We're on the brink of moving in just a couple of days. The rain has been pouring down due to a tropical storm, but it's not dampening our spirits. We're absolutely thrilled about our upcoming baby shower—it's going to be an epic celebration. And speaking of exc...
Aug 28, 2023•1 hr 5 min
What's up everyone, we're back with another exciting episode of the Trying 2 Parent Podcast. We're ready to dive into all the juicy details, so let's jump right in! Big news, folks—we're making moves! We're upgrading to a larger space, and not just any space, it's a whole house! We're extremely excited. Plus, our weekly fruit stand got a cool facelift. We discuss everything from this Alien news that's been going on plus my new favorite Mexican candy called Swinkles? Trust me, you're missing out ...
Aug 21, 2023•1 hr 6 min
What's up fam! Welcome back to another episode of the Trying 2 Parent Podcast. We've got quite the recap for you, so let's dive right in! What an awesome week it's been. We were out in Denver for our National insurance conference, and let me tell you, it was fantastic. The energy, the smiles, the chance to reconnect with so many friends we haven't seen in a while—it was all simply amazing. And guess what? Our business is taking some incredible leaps, so you better believe we're excited about wha...
Aug 14, 2023•58 min
Hey, hey, hey welcome back to the Trying 2 Parent Podcast! It's been a bit of a slow week for us, but don't worry, we've got exciting things on the horizon. In a few days, we'll be heading to Denver for our National conference, and you know what that means—work, fun, and catching up with friends. And speaking of exciting travel plans, we're getting super pumped about our upcoming trip to Japan. The food, the sake, the whiskey—ah, can't wait! We even booked tickets to a sumo tournament. Hell yes!...
Aug 07, 2023•38 min
Hey everyone, welcome back to the Trying 2 Parent Podcast! Wow, what a week it has been! We had some interesting experiences, like my mom informing me she still saving mine and my sister's baby teeth—kinda gross! But hey, parents do all sorts of things out of love. Speaking of which, we did our gender reveal with great friends, and we're having a boy! It was a special moment, and I must admit, my heart is already melting just thinking about our little guy. However, not everything was smooth sail...
Jul 31, 2023•1 hr 8 min
Hey everyone, it's Shawn King, and welcome back to another episode of the Trying 2 Parent Podcast! Today, we're diving into some interesting parenting topics, starting with saving kids' baby teeth. It's a tradition that some parents follow, and we want to hear your thoughts on it. Do you keep your kids' baby teeth as a memento? Or do you think it's unnecessary and a weird gift? Speaking of kids and traditions, we'll be discussing what magical beliefs we will be instilling in our children and whi...
Jul 24, 2023•1 hr 9 min
What's up everyone, welcome back to another exciting episode of the Trying 2 Parent Podcast! We had a lot going on this week. We headed to Vegas for grandma's celebration of life, and it was heartwarming to be surrounded by family and reminisce about all the wonderful memories we shared with her. On the bright side, we helped a couple of families this week, and knowing that we made a positive impact on their lives brings mucho happiness. In some exciting news, we found out that Amanda's brother ...
Jul 17, 2023•57 min
What’s up everyone and welcome back to another exciting episode of the Trying 2 Parent Podcast! We've got a lot to cover in this episode, so let's dive right in. Tomorrow, we're heading out to Vegas for my grandma's celebration of life. It's a bittersweet occasion, but we're grateful for the opportunity to honor her memory and be there with family. In other news, Amanda helped a lovely old man this weekend get some coverage, and it was such a rewarding experience. Making a positive impact in som...
Jul 10, 2023•1 hr 22 min
Hey there, it's Shawn King, and welcome back to another exciting episode of the Trying 2 Parent Podcast! Guess what? We're still pregnant! Speaking of pregnancy, have you ever found yourself walking around holding your pregnant belly just so people don't mistake it for being fat? Well that's what Amanda's doing and to be honest I would do the same thing at this middle stage of the pregnancy. And let's not forget about those crazy pregnancy dreams! They can be so vivid and bizarre. We discussed s...
Jul 02, 2023•1 hr 2 min
What's up everybody and welcome back to another episode of the Trying 2 Parent Podcast! Big news, everyone—we're finally pregnant! We'll be sharing our pregnancy story with you, and let me tell you, the stress of constantly worrying if everything is okay was absolutely insane. But we're grateful that our baby is healthy and everything is going well so far. Last week, we had our first mommy guest caller, and we hope you enjoyed that episode. The response has been amazing, and our list of upcoming...
Jun 26, 2023•59 min
Welcome back to another episode of the Trying 2 Parent Podcast! We've got some exciting things to share with you today so buckle up! While not much happened this week, we have some cool news coming up, so make sure to stay tuned for next week's episode. Now, let's jump right into it. We had our first parent call-in on the show, and I must say, the process went pretty smoothly. We had a fantastic conversation about all things parenting with our good friend Catherine Dolan, who's been a long-time ...
Jun 19, 2023•1 hr 3 min
Welcome back, everyone, to another episode of the Trying 2 Parent Podcast! Buckle up we've got a lot to cover today. First off, let's talk about the amazing time we had hanging out with our buddy Tom and his family. We went over to Cozumel for the first time and had an unforgettable experience. We even went out on a boat, where we swam with a bunch of stingrays and encountered a very scary giant barracuda. We also ate some fresh caught fish and just had an all around great time. During our trip,...
Jun 12, 2023•55 min
Welcome back to another episode of the Trying 2 Parent Podcast! We've got a lot to cover today so let's hop right in. First off, let's talk about the delicious streak dinner Amanda and I made. It was absolutely incredible, and I highly recommend you coming over next time. On a different note, I must admit that I got a bit too high from a tiny little edible. I mean I was blasted! I had Captain Crunch for breakfast this morning, and now the roof of my mouth hurts. Ah, the joys of old school cereal...
Jun 05, 2023•44 min
What's up everyone and welcome back to another episode of the Trying 2 Parent Podcast! We've got a lot to cover today, so let's dive right in. We recently watched the Super Mario Bros. movie, and let's just say it Amanda has an issue with Peach. We'll share our thoughts on that later in the episode. In other news, things are getting pretty heated with the Florida Governor, and it's been quite a spectacle to witness. Glad we don't live there. This week, we're reflecting on our relationships with ...
May 29, 2023•1 hr 16 min
What's up everyone. Welcome back to another episode of the Trying 2 Parent Podcast! We've had quite the eventful week, and we're excited to share all the details with you. Last week, our friends came to town, and we had a decent time in Tulum. The beach club and cenote we visited was absolutely stunning, with crystal-clear water which still blows us away. We also had the honor of helping our buddy set up a surprise proposal for his now-fiancée, which was an incredible experience. Unfortunately, ...
May 22, 2023•58 min
Welcome back to the Trying 2 Parent Podcast! On this episode, we have some exciting news to share, and some fun discussions to have. Firstly, our friends are coming into town today, so we're recording this episode a little early. In the world of sports, the Lakers beat the Warriors in six games, while the Suns fell to the Nuggets and the Heat beat the Knicks. In business news, I had my biggest day and week ever, with a 12k day and 14k for the week. But it wasn't all sunshine and roses - we had a...
May 15, 2023•1 hr
Welcome to episode 25 of the Trying 2 Parent Podcast. We start off by diving into some updates from this past week. The Lakers are up 2-1 on the Warriors and the Suns are down 2-1 to the Nuggets. Not much happened this week, work was busy as shit and it flew by. Highlight, tonight we're making cheeseburger tacos, but we'll see how that goes because I may have overindulged on mangoes today - 6 to be exact - which could lead to some major bathroom problems. On the entertainment front, we watched s...
May 08, 2023•1 hr 5 min
What's up guys, welcome back to episode 24 of the Trying 2 Parent Podcast titled "Is Medellin Colombia Our Next Home." So, in this episode, Amanda and I broke down our rating of 10 different areas that we consider when looking to move to a new country. We gave each area a score out of 10 and the total score we got for Medellin was 55 out of 100. We talked about the things we loved about Medellin, such as the beauty and street art which both scored a perfect 10. We also enjoyed the food and thoug...
May 01, 2023•1 hr 12 min
What's up ya'll? Here we go back again with another episode of the Trying 2 Parent podcast, and let me tell you about our latest happenings. After 13 years Amanda is finally leaving her job to take on this career in life insurance full-time with me. We're also super excited to be heading to Medellin, Colombia for the first time on Tuesday which we can not wait for. Nina's skin is really starting to get better, so she's a happy dog. In our news segment, we talked about a surprising parenting styl...
Apr 24, 2023•1 hr 6 min
What's up everyone and welcome back to Trying 2 Parent! On this week's episode, we're excited to share that our pup Nina's skin is finally getting better, and we're getting ready to leave for our trip to Medellin, Colombia in just nine days, super excited for that! But before we go, we wanted to catch up with you all on our latest adventures. We went to a beautiful cenote today and did some free diving which was amazing. We've also been eating tacos legit every night (and I ain't mad at it). Plu...
Apr 17, 2023•1 hr 20 min
What's up everyone, welcome to this week's episode of Trying 2 Parent podcast. Well folks, it seems like we're having a bit of a rollercoaster ride this week. On the one hand, we had a great week of helping families and putting some great life insurance policies in place. But on the other hand, our dog Nina has some health issues that don't seem to be getting better but we're keeping our fingers crossed for her. In the news this week, we have an interesting story from Western Australia where a t...
Apr 10, 2023•1 hr 4 min
Hey y’all, it's Shawn King, and welcome back to the Trying 2 Parent podcast. Today, we're discussing a range of updates, starting with finally rebooking our appointment with the internet people and setting up our Mexican bank account - phew, it's been a long time coming. But, let's talk about the elephant in the room - we're still not pregnant. It's frustrating, and we know many of you can relate. People often say don't think about it, don't worry about it, but it's not that easy, is it? On a hi...
Apr 03, 2023•1 hr 4 min
It's episode 19 and boy do we have a good one in store for ya'll. One this weeks episode we discuss what's been going on in our daily lives while living in Mexico. We officially book our trip to go visit Columbia. We hit you with the classic highs a& lows, a great article about parenting styles, we get the listeners involved and of course we discuss a very interesting episode of The Parent Test. We hope ya'll had a fantastic March as we close out this months episode with a bang! As always be...
Mar 27, 2023•1 hr
What's up everyone. On this weeks episode of the podcast we discuss some of the conveniences of living in Mexico. We talk about the cost difference in laser hair removal vs the price in the US. We also finally visit the beach directly down the street from our place and surprise surprise we love it. When it comes to the parent talk we discuss an article written in Feb talking about children's consumption of too much sweets and too few greens. We touch on some classic memories from the 90's and we...
Mar 20, 2023•58 min
Wow what a week. On this episode of the podcast we talk about all the incredible adventures we had with my parents exploring cenotes and making our first trip to the Maldives of Mexico to celebrate my 31st birthday. We finally get our green cards. We experience our first bout of food poisoning and we discuss episode 3 of The Parent Test. Buckle up my friends As always be sure to call in & leave us a voicemail or a sweet text with some advice or responses to the questions we ask and we'll be ...
Mar 13, 2023•1 hr 5 min
On this weeks episode, we've officially set up the podcast studio, we're back to filming, and we talk about all sorts of fun shenanigans. Fresh cuts, new eyelashes, and of course an update on how things are going in Mexico. To close out the podcast we talk episode 2 of The Parent Test and touch on some really important topics that every parent should pay close attention to. Thanks for all the support everyone As always be sure to call in & leave us a voicemail or a sweet text with some advic...
Mar 06, 2023•1 hr 18 min
On this weeks episode of the podcast we finally finish moving into our new place. We talk updates on all things Mexico and we hit our first Cenote which was a blast. We discuss our usual high's and lows as well as our love for the 90's along with a new feature section we'll be doing for the next 10 weeks which is breaking down the amazing new show The Parent Test on Hulu. As always be sure to call in & leave us a voicemail or a sweet text with some advice or responses to the questions we ask...
Feb 27, 2023•1 hr 38 min
