WE GRWN? WE in Our Mid Thirties?!
Nov 5, 2025
The hosts dive into the realities of being in their mid-thirties, sharing tales of morning 5Ks, dehydration, and charley horses. They explore their nightly New York Times Games routine and the mental benefits of puzzles. Kids are a highlight too, with stories about Crazy Hair Day and bilingual milestones. Parenting challenges arise during travel, from snoring companions to maintaining routines. Plus, they share DIY triumphs and disasters, including disastrous bathroom renovations and ghosting contractors.
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Opus Clips Billing Fight
- Jess discovered Opus Clips overcharged credits when importing Riverside clips and escalated with screenshots and tickets.
- She plans to call or use social media if the company ignores her further.
Morning Exercise Vs. Mid-30s Reality
- Morning workouts made Sean feel accomplished but also highlighted mid-30s recovery limits like charley horses.
- Maya and Jess noted playing NYT games at night is a definitive grown-up bedtime ritual.
Make Puzzles A Nightly Routine
- Buy a New York Times games subscription if you like daily brain puzzles and want archive access.
- Play mini crosswords first then progress to harder puzzles to keep a nightly routine.