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▶we’re back with episode 2 of special forces!!! in this one, we’re breaking down everything you didn’t see on camera- from how we were actually feeling in those wild moments to all the behind-the-scenes chaos that didn’t make the final cut. we’re sharing the real stories, the funny moments, and what surprised us most watching it back. grab a snack and debrief with us, it’s a good one :) Love you guys! Shawn & Andrew ROCKET MONEY ▶ Cancel your unwanted subscriptions and reach your financial goals faster with Rocket Money. Go to https://RocketMoney.com/eastfam today. BEAM ▶ Head to https://shopbeam.com/couplethings and use code COUPLETHINGS to get up to 40% off while supplies last! SKIMS ▶ Shop our favorite bras and underwear at https://SKIMS.com. NURTURE LIFE ▶ head to https://NurtureLife.com/EASTFAM and use our code EASTFAM for 55% off your first order PLUS free shipping. GOGURT ▶ Try the new GoGURT protein we talked about, it’s amazing! ▶ https://bit.ly/3HCC0BY Subscribe to our newsletter ▶ https://www.familymade.com/newsletter Follow our podcast Instagram ▶ https://www.instagram.com/shawnandandrewpods/ Follow My Instagram ▶ https://www.instagram.com/ShawnJohnson Follow My Tik Tok ▶ https://www.tiktok.com/@shawnjohnson Shop My LTK Page ▶ https://www.shopltk.com/explore/shawnjohnson Like the Facebook page! ▶ https://www.facebook.com/ShawnJohnson Follow Andrew’s Instagram ▶ https://www.instagram.com/AndrewDEast Andrew’s Tik Tok ▶ https://www.tiktok.com/@andrewdeast?lang=en Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Arthur Brooks, a Harvard professor and bestselling author, explores the intricate science of happiness and purposeful living. He reveals the distinctions between enjoyment and satisfaction, and critiques our culture’s chase for instant gratification. Arthur shares insights on navigating midlife transitions, the importance of meaningful relationships over wealth, and three key habits to improve marriage. Additionally, he emphasizes the impact of faith and how it can nurture happiness, demonstrating that self-understanding is crucial for lasting joy.

In this episode, we’re answering your questions and sharing our honest thoughts on Special Forces episode 1! From moments you didn’t see on camera to how we really felt, we’re giving you the full, unfiltered experience. Let us know what you think and tell us your favorite parts! So excited to be watching alongside all of you :) We’ll be doing this every week, so keep an eye on my Instagram for the question box with all your questions. See you for episode 2! Love you guys! Shawn & Andrew ▶ Guys. https://www.Dupe.com really is that simple. No account, no signup. Just type “dupe.com/” before any product URL and watch the magic happen. ▶ Go to https://www.kachava.com and use code EASTFAM for 15% off your next order. Subscribe to our newsletter ▶ https://www.familymade.com/newsletter Follow our podcast Instagram ▶ https://www.instagram.com/shawnandandrewpods/ Follow My Instagram ▶ https://www.instagram.com/ShawnJohnson Follow My Tik Tok ▶ https://www.tiktok.com/@shawnjohnson Shop My LTK Page ▶ https://www.shopltk.com/explore/shawnjohnson Like the Facebook page! ▶ https://www.facebook.com/ShawnJohnson Follow Andrew’s Instagram ▶ https://www.instagram.com/AndrewDEast Andrew’s Tik Tok ▶ https://www.tiktok.com/@andrewdeast?lang=en (00:00:00) why we are so stoked about this (00:01:47) the psych evaluations (00:05:40) our weeks at home prepping (00:10:06) the packing list (00:12:24) living the high life (00:13:19) time away from the kids and why we said yes (00:16:45) how real was it? was there an incentive? (00:26:33) the beginning of day 1 (00:32:50) first workout challenge (00:35:00) changing into our new kit (00:38:00) the helicopter rappel (00:47:38) no rest, right into the next one (00:51:40) gasping, pain, am i going to pass out? (00:53:30) the running punishment (00:55:45) the power of bonding (00:56:40) hearing “recruits” and absorbing all the details (00:59:10) what was in our bergen backpack (01:00:00) our sleeping arrangements and food (01:03:30) middle of the night wake up call (01:06:43) reflecting on the first night (01:07:40) what we were most shocked by (01:09:15) were there any instructions? (01:10:20) what can and can't we talk about? (01:10:54) could we cheer one another on and show affection? (01:11:35) when can you eat and go to the bathroom? (01:12:28) co-stars we connected with (01:13:29) are the ds that intense always? (01:13:50) cast mates that we clashed with 👀 (01:14:07) all the mud!!! (01:15:26) were medical teams always around? (01:16:16) our favorite ds (01:17:20) how’d you all sleep? (01:17:45) who surprised us most and where can i watch? (01:18:14) how did the helicopter rappel work? (01:18:44) our why (01:19:39) shortest and longest amounts we slept (01:20:08) did it help having each other? (01:20:40) ptsd? (01:21:35) how often could we shower? (01:22:25) how far until they intervene? (01:23:42) was it scripted? could you drink coffee? (01:25:59) were we worried about being injured? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, we’re finally spilling a secret we kept for far too long.. which is all about our time on SPECIAL FORCES!! We take you through the experience day by day- what it was really like to be on the show, how we tackled it together as a couple, the ways it pushed us to our absolute limits, and how it broke us down (in the best way possible). Tune in tomorrow at 9PM Eastern on FOX (and every Thursday after that!)- and if you miss it live, you can catch it streaming the next day on Hulu. We’ll be recapping each episode here on the podcast, so we hope you watch along with us, share your thoughts, and join the conversation :) This was truly the most incredible journey we’ve ever been on, and we’re beyond honored to have been chosen. We are SO excited to relive it with you all, let’s do this!  @RealityClubFox  Love you guys! Shawn & Andrew ▶ Head to https://www.HomeChef.com/EASTFAM for 50% off your first box and free dessert for life ▶ Guys. https://www.Dupe.com really is that simple. No account, no signup. Just type “dupe.com/” before any product URL and watch the magic happen. ▶ You’ve never tasted strawberry like this. Go to https://www.kachava.com and use code EASTFAM for 15% off your next order. ▶ Click https://www.BranchBasics.com to shop their Premium Starter Kit and use our code EASTFAM for 15% off. ▶ Try the new GoGURT protein we talked about, it’s amazing! ▶ https://bit.ly/3HCC0BY Subscribe to our newsletter ▶ https://www.familymade.com/newsletter Follow our podcast Instagram ▶ https://www.instagram.com/shawnandandrewpods/ Follow My Instagram ▶ https://www.instagram.com/ShawnJohnson Follow My Tik Tok ▶ https://www.tiktok.com/@shawnjohnson Shop My LTK Page ▶ https://www.shopltk.com/explore/shawnjohnson Like the Facebook page! ▶ https://www.facebook.com/ShawnJohnson Follow Andrew’s Instagram ▶ https://www.instagram.com/AndrewDEast Andrew’s Tik Tok ▶ https://www.tiktok.com/@andrewdeast?lang=en (00:00) we have a secret! (01:36) the strength it gave me and the confidence it gave me (02:15) what is special forces? (06:30) what we mean when we say “it was hard” (16:24) the beauty in the hard (19:20) the timing of keeping this secret (21:00) day one (26:50) adjusting to being back (28:30) day two (29:08) day three (29:50) day four (30:22) day five (31:06) day six (31:26) day seven (32:00) last days (34:08) takeaways from the show (36:13) being discharged and reflections moving forward Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today’s episode we looked back on those early parenting years, the sweet, messy, exhausting days, and shared what we’d do differently and what we definitely wouldn’t change. From little routines to bigger decisions, we open up about the lessons we’ve learned and the moments we’d do exactly the same all over again. Can’t wait to hear your thoughts and stories too! Love you guys! Shawn & Andrew ▶ Head to https://www.shopbeam.com slash beam kids and get up to 40% off while supplies last! ▶ Check out https://www.CozyEarth.com and use code EASTFAM for up to 40% off! ▶ Visit https://www.OmahaSteaks.com for 50% off sitewide during their Red-Hot Sale Event. And for an extra $35 off, use promo code EASTFAM at checkout. ▶ Click https://www.BranchBasics.com to shop their Premium Starter Kit and use our code EASTFAM for 15% off. ▶ Stop wasting money on brand names and start saving with https://www.Dupe.com today! Subscribe to our newsletter ▶ https://www.familymade.com/newsletterFollow our podcast Instagram ▶https://www.instagram.com/shawnandandrewpods/Follow My Instagram ▶ https://www.instagram.com/ShawnJohnsonFollow My Tik Tok ▶ https://www.tiktok.com/@shawnjohnsonShop My LTK Page ▶ https://www.shopltk.com/explore/shawnjohnsonLike the Facebook page! ▶ https://www.facebook.com/ShawnJohnsonFollow Andrew’s Instagram ▶ https://www.instagram.com/AndrewDEastAndrew’s Tik Tok ▶ https://www.tiktok.com/@andrewdeast?lang=en (00:00) we are still in the early years of parenting   (01:35) comment of the day and some extra salt   (02:40) parenting never gets easier   (07:22) worry less about doing things the “right way”   (16:57) embrace a new era of sleep   (21:17) don’t stress about the “buying the right baby stuff”   (24:16) ask for help. it’s a blessing to the village!   (33:24) extend more grace to your spouse and yourself   (35:36) go with the flow more   (38:26) invest more in your marriage   (41:40) stop comparing yourself to social media moms   (44:12) get comfortable saying no   (49:30) trust that the season will pass   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today’s episode we talked about how "everyone's a bad choice.’ Everyone comes with flaws, baggage, and annoying habits — the trick is realizing love isn’t about finding perfection, it’s about choosing someone imperfect and choosing them again and again. We go through why we think this and would love to hear your thoughts too! Love you guys! Shawn & Andrew ▶ Home Chef is giving our listeners 50% OFF your first box, plus free shipping, AND free dessert for life. Just go to https://www.HomeChef.com/EASTFAM ▶ Head to https://www.shopbeam.com slash beam kids and get up to 50% off while supplies last! ▶Try the new GoGURT protein we talked about in this episode, it’s amazing! https://bit.ly/3HCC0BY Beam Kids is now available online at https://www.shopbeam.com/COUPLETHINGS Take advantage of our exclusive discount of up to 40% off using code COUPLETHINGS Subscribe to our newsletter ▶ https://www.familymade.com/newsletter Follow our podcast Instagram ▶ https://www.instagram.com/shawnandandrewpods/ Follow My Instagram ▶ https://www.instagram.com/ShawnJohnson Follow My Tik Tok ▶ https://www.tiktok.com/@shawnjohnson Shop My LTK Page ▶ https://www.shopltk.com/explore/shawnjohnson Like the Facebook page! ▶ https://www.facebook.com/ShawnJohnson Follow Andrew’s Instagram ▶ https://www.instagram.com/AndrewDEast Andrew’s Tik Tok ▶ https://www.tiktok.com/@andrewdeast?lang=en (00:00) why everyone is a bad choice to marry…   (00:59) fan interaction of the day   (02:12) jett the bull rider in the library   (03:58) we’re bad choices to marry and what that means   (05:55) phase 1 of marriage, the green phase   (06:27) phase 2, the discovery phase   (09:55) phase 3, the disappointment phase   (12:24) phase 4, the rebuilding phase   (14:37) phase 5, the deep love phase   (18:25) phase 6, the legacy phase   (21:04) the myth of the perfect person   (24:16) “finessing the choice”   (27:18) to know is to love   (34:50) “you should be in the honeymoon always”   (40:45) the trials of conflict and the power it has   (42:27) what you fell in love with is what may tear you apart   (46:50) love is extremely meaningful, maybe not magical   (48:04) conflict leading to intimacy   (51:21) you might as well try! DIG IN BABY!   (53:26) forgive quickly and prioritize time   (55:34) takeaways and reflections   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today’s episode we talked about how to encourage effort over outcome, balancing competition with fun and enjoyment, when to push, when to step back, managing expectations if your child plays for fun vs. playing to compete, preventing burnout at a young age and much more!! Let us know your thoughts :) Love you guys! Shawn & Andrew ▶ Get EASTFAM for 15% off at https://www.kachava.com ▶ Use our code EASTFAM for up to 40% off at https://www.CozyEarth.com Beam Kids is now available online at https://www.shopbeam.com/COUPLETHINGS Take advantage of our exclusive discount of up to 40% off using code COUPLETHINGS Subscribe to our newsletter ▶ https://www.familymade.com/newsletter Follow our podcast Instagram ▶ https://www.instagram.com/shawnandandrewpods/ Follow My Instagram ▶ https://www.instagram.com/ShawnJohnson Follow My Tik Tok ▶ https://www.tiktok.com/@shawnjohnson Shop My LTK Page ▶ https://www.shopltk.com/explore/shawnjohnson Like the Facebook page! ▶ https://www.facebook.com/ShawnJohnson Follow Andrew’s Instagram ▶ https://www.instagram.com/AndrewDEast Andrew’s Tik Tok ▶ https://www.tiktok.com/@andrewdeast?lang=en (00:00) number one cheerleaders of the east crew!   (01:34) 4-year-old flag football story to kick us off   (05:30) why we want to talk about youth sports   (08:08) youth sports today = no fun?   (15:38) we experienced the broken system   (18:20) the stats that scream volumes   (24:50) setting the perspective in participation numbers declining   (27:50) the best thing you can do as a parent   (32:20) sport impacting other areas of our lives   (34:42) but what if i want them to go pro?   (36:00) data on parental pressure   (40:02) ugly parent syndrome   (42:33) quitting and navigating worth   (45:35) you cannot want it more than your child   (47:16) how can we reshape youth sports?   (52:50) closing thoughts   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we sat down with the incredibly wise mental health expert, author, and radio personality, Dr. John Deloney. With a passion for helping people thrive in their relationships, John tackles various questions from callers live on his podcast, “The Dr. John Deloney Show.” We brought some of those unique and challenging questions onto this episode and included additional questions sent in by our audience! After spending over twenty years in crisis response and finding real solutions and freedom in his own wellness journey, John knew he wanted to help as many people as possible heal from their past trauma and live whole, connected lives. We think he’s doing an amazing job at this and we hope this episode is enlightening! :) Follow our podcast Instagram ▶ https://www.instagram.com/shawnandandrewpods/ Subscribe to our newsletter ▶ https://www.familymade.com/newsletter Follow My Instagram ▶ https://www.instagram.com/ShawnJohnson Follow My Tik Tok ▶ https://www.tiktok.com/@shawnjohnson Shop My LTK Page ▶ https://www.shopltk.com/explore/shawnjohnson Like the Facebook page! ▶ https://www.facebook.com/ShawnJohnson Follow Andrew’s Instagram ▶ https://www.instagram.com/AndrewDEast Andrew’s Tik Tok ▶ https://www.tiktok.com/@andrewdeast?lang=en #Marriage #Relationships #ShawnAndAndrewPods Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thank you to GoGURT for sponsoring today's episode! Try the new GoGURT protein we talked about in this episode, it’s amazing! ▶ https://bit.ly/3HCC0BY In today’s episode we got all in our “back to school” feels as we talked about our daughter starting kindergarten. Where is time going?! We also chatted about tips and tricks we’ve implemented over the years to remove some of the back to school chaos and create peaceful mornings before school drop- off. If you’re a parent or educator out there, we see you and know that the back to school season can be WILD. Hang in there, we’re all in this together :) Love you guys! Shawn & Andrew Beam Kids is now available online at https://www.shopbeam.com/COUPLETHINGS Take advantage of our exclusive discount of up to 40% off using code COUPLETHINGS Subscribe to our newsletter ▶ https://www.familymade.com/newsletter Follow our podcast Instagram ▶ https://www.instagram.com/shawnandandrewpods/ Follow My Instagram ▶ https://www.instagram.com/ShawnJohnson Follow My Tik Tok ▶ https://www.tiktok.com/@shawnjohnson Shop My LTK Page ▶ https://www.shopltk.com/explore/shawnjohnson Like the Facebook page! ▶ https://www.facebook.com/ShawnJohnson Follow Andrew’s Instagram ▶ https://www.instagram.com/AndrewDEast Andrew’s Tik Tok ▶ https://www.tiktok.com/@andrewdeast?lang=en (00:00) our baby starting kindergarten and the transitions we are navigating   (01:14) how is fall already almost here?   (02:02) gogurt protein for the win   (02:25) comment of the day   (03:00) emotions as parents right now and all the new phases   (05:35) navigating “selfishness” as a parent and what works for us   (08:40) kindergarten just feels different… this transition is hitting hard   (11:18) giving our kids the best chance we can to nurture their treasures   (15:27) back to school traditions: ourselves vs. our kids now   (21:20) catching shadows at home   (23:00) getting back in the zone for school   (31:18) tips and tricks for school mornings   (39:00) be excited for your kids… cry when you get home   #GoGURTPartner #BacktoSchool #ShawnAndAndrewPods #Family Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s episode was a vulnerable one. Andrew and I have walked through some hard times in our marriage that, at the time, were honestly really rough. Looking back now, they have brought us so much closer together and we’re better for it. Today we’re sharing some of the hardest seasons of our marriage in hopes that it encourages anyone out there to feel less alone. NOBODY has a perfect marriage and the more open we can be with each other about the struggles, the more we can support each other to keep fighting the good fight. If you’re going through a hard time in marriage just remember, It’s never too late to ask for help or bring people in to walk with you through it. Love you guys, Shawn & Andrew Branch Basics ▶ Head to https://www.BranchBasics.com to shop their Premium Starter Kit and save 15% off with code EASTFAM CHOMPS ▶ Get 15% off plus free shipping on your next order of Chomps meat sticks at https://www.Chomps.com with code SHAWN Beam Kids is now available online at https://www.shopbeam.com/COUPLETHINGS Take advantage of our exclusive discount of up to 40% off using code COUPLETHINGS Subscribe to our newsletter ▶ https://www.familymade.com/newsletterFollow our podcast Instagram ▶ https://www.instagram.com/shawnandandrewpods/ Follow My Instagram ▶ https://www.instagram.com/ShawnJohnson Follow My Tik Tok ▶ https://www.tiktok.com/@shawnjohnson Shop My LTK Page ▶ https://www.shopltk.com/explore/shawnjohnson Like the Facebook page! ▶ https://www.facebook.com/ShawnJohnson Follow Andrew’s Instagram ▶ https://www.instagram.com/AndrewDEast Andrew’s Tik Tok ▶ https://www.tiktok.com/@andrewdeast?lang=en #Marriage #Hardship #Relationships #Vulnerability #ShawnAndAndrewPods (00:00) argument or good conversation(00:32) open diary about marriage(02:30) comment of the week(04:50) life updates(07:15) challenging things in marriage(08:40) when we moved to nashville(19:40) first year of marriage and balancing careers(27:30) navigating career transitions(30:19) pursuing youtube(31:21) our miscarriage(38:40) new season after kids(42:43) grieving and navigating each new season through communication Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices