

The Laughing Couple
Ryan and Brittany Ostofe
An unfiltered and realistic conversation regarding the shitstorm we call; sex, marriage, parenthood and relationships, all with a healthy dose of humour.
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Feb 9, 2021 • 43min
S1 E43 - Dating in Covid w Marni Battista
Here at the Laughing Couple Podcast our aim is to bring laughter, communication and love into the relationships of our amazing community. Often that looks like bringing those thing BACK into a relationship; but today we talk about building it from Day 1... and by day 1, we mean is the first date.Here to help us with the first date, and dating within today's Covid Restrictions is Dating/Relationship Expert Marni Battista; Certified Professional Dating and Relationship Coach and Expert, writer, and nationally recognized; TV (CBS & ABC - Dr. Drew, Dr. Phil and Ryan Seacrest ), print, and online magazine (Cosmopolitan Magazine, Yahoo! Shine, Huffington Post, YourTango.com, CupidsPulse.com, Men’s Fitness, Glamour and more).Marni’s is the host of a weekly dating and relationship podcast, “The Dating Den,” and she was named one of the 10 Best Women’s Dating Experts by @DatingAdviceCom.Connect with our Guest:https://datingwithdignity.com/https://www.facebook.com/Datingwithdignity/https://www.instagram.com/datingwithdignity/https://twitter.com/marnibattista Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 2, 2021 • 37min
S1 E42 - Relationships w Simone Milasas & Brendon Watt
Relationship - Do you Want One?This is a question we dive deeply into on this week's episode and we do so with relationship expert Simone Milasas & Brendon Watt, co-authors of the best-seller Relationship, Are You Sure You Want One? Straight shooting, ex-partners, Simone & Brendon have a no sugar-coating approach. They are renowned global speakers and hold classes across the world, called Relationship Done Different, all about relationships with others including parents, lovers, family but most importantly the relationship you have with yourself.We discuss the following:
Creationship over Relationship
Would you rather be in a Bad Relationship or No Relationship
Signs you and your partner are in a funk
Loving yourself First
Connect with our Guests:https://www.facebook.com/RelationshipsDoneDifferent/https://www.instagram.com/relationshipsdonedifferent/https://www.youtube.com/watch?list=PLbCrFBZ9ef8JxqBALf-n--nRkbRhbGOnP&v=jAzYT9c2cAs&feature=youtu.behttps://www.relationshipsdonedifferent.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 26, 2021 • 42min
S1 E41 - Control what you can Control
Another Brittany Ryan exclusive; and by exclusive we mean: start with a good intention, go off on a tangent, fall off the rails and forget why we came here in the first place... kind of episode. Although all of the above is true, it doesn't remove the fact this in this episode some really good content, tips and perspectives are shared that we know will make a difference for you... or at least make you laugh. NOTE: In the episode we challenge you and your partner to take on something truly magical this year. Trust us, it's a challenge worth accepting.Enjoy! R&B Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 19, 2021 • 44min
S1 E40 - Dumb Dad
Have you ever just wanted a small break from the seriousness of what's going on in the world today... If so, this podcast episode is for you. Join us as we sit down with the hilarious tandem, Kevin and Evan from wildly successful podcast ~ Dumb Dad Podcast. We share stories about:
Unsolicited parenting advice
How Women never forget the things we're supposed to remember
Kids and Co*kblocks
Dad Jokes
and for some strange reason, a lot of 90's nostalgia
Connect with our Guest:https://www.buzzsprout.com/307307 https://www.instagram.com/dumbdadpod/https://www.tiktok.com/@dumbdadpod? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 12, 2021 • 42min
S1 E39 - Are we Terrible Parents? with Tia Slightham
Just when you thought you had your shit together... an expert comes and tells you you have it all wrong.All joking aside, on this episode we sit down with Best Selling Author Tia Slightham, who provides us with so much "on the court" strategies to implement with your misbehaving children. 100% you'll start using these strategies immediately; and they will make a massive difference. We learn:
The difference between a tantrum vs a meltdown
Replacing IF with WHEN (Game Changer)
Why Time-outs aren't always a good thing
Strategies for hitting/biting
Why we're literally Matilda's parents/teacher
and so much more
Tia is a teacher, business owner, best selling author (You’ve Got This Mama, Too) and most importantly a MOM. She is the founder of Tia Slightham- Parenting Solutions and The Parenting With Purpose Method,Takeaways/links:Free Guide : http://www.tiaslightham.click/guide Time Tracker Timer: https://amzn.to/2XgdsoRThe Children’s Book Corner: https://tiaslightham.com/book-resources-childrenThe Parenting Solutions Handbook: https://tiaslightham.com/product/the-parening-solutions-handbookThe Parenting With Purpose Method: https://tiaslightham.com/services/parenting-coaching-small-group Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 5, 2021 • 39min
S1 E38 - Rocket Fuel with Mike C-Roc & Jennifer
What does it take for a couple to build two successful businesses, launch a 3rd business, run a top 100 Podcast & write a book; all while maintaining a strong marriage and entertaining two children? HINT* WORKJoin us as we sit down with Mike C-Roc and his powerhouse of a wife Jennifer to discuss these topics and more. Mike C-Roc - Ciorrocco
Author, Rocket Fuel
CEO, People Building Inc.
Top 100 Podcast, What are you made of?
Yahoo! Finance Top Business Leaders to Follow 2020
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Dec 29, 2020 • 42min
S1 E37 - New Years Celebration
2020.... ya, it was a bitch; but guess what, 2021 is just around the corner. So to help you ring in the new year, we'd thought we'd bring you something less depressing than 2020.... Laughter! On this episode we discuss:
Our New Years Experiences as a:
Child
Teenager
Parent
Tell funny and not so funny stories
as well as share stories from our community
All in all, just good times all around! Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 22, 2020 • 39min
S1 E36 - TikTok Famous w Alex & Jon
It's a few days from Christmas, Covid-19 is shutting everything down, you're stressed, anxiety is likely elevated... So we thought we'd simply entertain you by bringing in an entertaining couple.... that isn't us. Join us as we sit down with Alex and Jon, known for their hilarious TikTok videos with well over 11 millions "likes" to discuss life as a couple who work and create together. We talk all things:
Annoying bodily sounds and smells
Funny Wedding stories
TikTok fame
The mens role as professional Thespians
and the begin stages of a Bromance
Connect with our Guest @TikTok: alexandramadison_Instagram: madisongreymediaWebsite: https://madisongreymedia.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 15, 2020 • 43min
S1 E35 - Saved By The Bell
High School days.... was it a fun, memorable and positive experience for you... or did it suck. Join us as we discuss our High School experiences; including:
Funny Stories
Embarrassing Stories
Silly Lies we told
We share some of your most embarrassing stories... Also, if you listen till the end, you'll experience Brit and I challenging each other to a game of Utter Nonsense. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 8, 2020 • 40min
S1 E34 - Ignite the Passion with Shana James
Lost the Passion, Excitement and Connection in your Relationship; or Perhaps you're looking to maintain it.... Either way, this episode is for you. Join us as we sit down with Shana James, M.A. to discuss this and more. Shana James has coached more than a thousand men and women — leaders, CEOs, authors, speakers and those with big visions — to find love, rekindle spark, create a legacy, become effective and impactful leaders and be personally inspired and fulfilled. Key takeaways from this episode:
Ignite the Passion in a Relationship
Discover your Partner Newly
Why Women say NO to their Husbands
Intimacy VS Sex
"Come as You Are"
& Many more...
Connect with Shana James:SHANA JAMEShttps://podcastconnection.org/shanajames/TEDx Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices