Couple Things with Shawn and Andrew

Shawn and Andrew get VERY candid about their relationship and delve into some really deep questions. You don't want to miss this one.Here are a few topics that we cover:0:00 introduction1:48 discussing current hot topics20:21 lightning round questions28:45 addressing headlines about ourselves35:20 reading your commentsANDD....WE ARE GOING ON TOUR!! Check out the link below to see if we are coming to a city near you in 2022!Click here to get your tickets now ▶ https://www.couplethingspod.com/We are sponsored by these companies that we love. Check them out below:Modern Fertility ▶ modernfertility.com/EASTFAMBite ▶ trybite.com/EASTFAMEnso Rings ▶ ensorings.com/EASTFAMIf you haven’t yet, please rate Couple Things and subscribe to hear more. Follow us on Instagram to keep the conversation going at https://www.instagram.com/couplething...And if you have suggestions/recommendations for the show, send us your ideas in a video format – we might just choose yours! Email us at couplethingspod@gmail.com.Subscribe for more! http://bit.ly/3rnOdNoFollow My Instagram ▶ http://www.instagram.com/ShawnJohnsonLike the Facebook page! ▶ http://www.facebook.com/ShawnJohnsonFollow My Twitter ▶ http://www.twitter.com/ShawnJohnsonSnapchat! ▶ @ShawneyJFollow AndrewsTwitter ▶ http://www.twitter.com/AndrewDEastFollow My Instagram ▶ http://www.instagram.com/AndrewDEastLike the Facebook page! ▶ http://www.facebook.com/AndrewDEastSnapchat! ▶ @AndrewDEast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We are joined by Carlos and Heather Whittaker. Carlos is a best-selling author, speaker, and hope dealer! Our conversation touches on sacrifice in marriage, seeking help and mentorship in tough times, how to cope in healthy ways, and the importance of faith in marriage.WE ARE NOMINATED FOR A PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARD! you can vote here! bit.ly/3jW0aImHere are a few topics we covered:0:00 introduction6:06 carlos' massive career shift8:15 the sacrifices and perspective from heather10:00 the realization that carlos wasn’t happy13:20 dangers of thinking suffering needs to be a part of the journey15:08 the kite vs the kite holder17:36 medicators and coping mechanisms22:42 getting outside help26:16 how they met28:06 the dating to married timeline30:00 the adoption process and journey38:17 balancing striving vs surrendering42:08 carlos' most proud accomplishments45:30 heather's most proud accomplishments48:18 best piece of advice for marriageYou can follow Carlos on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/loswhit/?hl=enCarlos Whittaker’s website here: https://carloswhittaker.comANDD....WE ARE GOING ON TOUR!! Check out the link below to see if we are coming to a city near you in 2022!Click here to get your tickets now: https://www.couplethingspod.com/We are sponsored by this company that we love. Check them out below: HoMedics receive a FREE filter with your purchase by going to HoMedics.com/COUPLETHINGS and using code: COUPLETHINGS If you haven’t yet, please rate Couple Things and subscribe to hear more. Follow us on Instagram to keep the conversation going at https://www.instagram.com/couplething...And if you have suggestions/recommendations for the show, send us your ideas in a video format – we might just choose yours! Email us at couplethingspod@gmail.com.Subscribe for more! http://bit.ly/3rnOdNoFollow My Instagram http://www.instagram.com/ShawnJohnsonLike the Facebook page!  http://www.facebook.com/ShawnJohnsonFollow My Twitter  http://www.twitter.com/ShawnJohnsonSnapchat! @ShawneyJFollow AndrewsTwitter http://www.twitter.com/AndrewDEastFollow My Instagram http://www.instagram.com/AndrewDEastLike the Facebook page! http://www.facebook.com/AndrewDEastSnapchat! @AndrewDEast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on Couple Things, Shawn and Andrew dive into setting boundaries. From in-laws to kids, and work to social media, they cover it all, and it all comes down to communication.Here are a few topics that we cover:0:00 introduction2:30 social media14:35 parents and in-laws19:06 friends32:33 communication38:28 kids43:50 divorceWE ARE NOMINATED FOR A PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARD!! You can vote here ▶ bit.ly/3jW0aImANDD....WE ARE GOING ON TOUR!! Check out the link below to see if we are coming to a city near you in 2022!Click here to get your tickets now ▶ https://www.couplethingspod.com/We are sponsored by these companies that we love. Check them out below:Ten Thousand ▶ Ten Thousand is offering our listeners 15% off your purchase! Just go to TENTHOUSAND.CC and enter the code: EASTFAM to redeem the discount!If you haven’t yet, please rate Couple Things and subscribe to hear more.Follow us on Instagram to keep the conversation going at https://www.instagram.com/couplething...And if you have suggestions/recommendations for the show, send us your ideas in a video format – we might just choose yours! Email us at couplethingspod@gmail.com.Subscribe for more! http://bit.ly/3rnOdNoFollow My Instagram ▶ http://www.instagram.com/ShawnJohnsonLike the Facebook page! ▶ http://www.facebook.com/ShawnJohnsonFollow My Twitter ▶ http://www.twitter.com/ShawnJohnsonSnapchat! ▶ @ShawneyJFollow AndrewsTwitter ▶ http://www.twitter.com/AndrewDEastFollow My Instagram ▶ http://www.instagram.com/AndrewDEastLike the Facebook page! ▶ http://www.facebook.com/AndrewDEastSnapchat! ▶ @AndrewDEast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

FullmHouse creators Caleb and Kelsi Fullmer join us this week! We had such a FUN and heartwarming chat with them talking about their love story, a very quick engagement, being full time content creators, and the importance of laughter in marriage.Here are a few topics that we cover:0:00 introduction3:06 how sharing their life on social media got started6:16 how they met7:29 engaged and married in 5 months8:30 the proposal11:45 the timeline for kids14:13 balancing work and kids18:04 biggest takeaway from marriage19:47 dealing with the effects of outside critisism20:42 becoming full time creators24:21 feeling old on tik tok27:19 long term goals29:37 the importance of laughter in marriage33:41 favorite creators35:44 favorite quality about each otherYou can follow FullmHouse on Instagram here ▶ https://www.instagram.com/fullmhouse/?hl=enFullmHouse’s website here ▶ https://fullmhouse.comANDD....WE ARE GOING ON TOUR!! Check out the link below to see if we are coming to a city near you in 2022!Click here to get your tickets now ▶ https://www.couplethingspod.com/We are sponsored by these companies that we love. Check them out below:SlingTV ▶ Get your first month for just $10 by going to SlingTV.com/EASTFAMHoMedics ▶ HoMedics.com/COUPLETHINGS and use promo code COUPLETHINGS to get a FREE REPLACEMENT FILTER with the purchase of your air purifier… up to a $99 value!Zola ▶ Go to Zola.com/COUPLETHINGS and use promo code SAVE50 to get 50% off your save-the-dates!If you haven’t yet, please rate Couple Things and subscribe to hear more. Follow us on Instagram to keep the conversation going at https://www.instagram.com/couplething...And if you have suggestions/recommendations for the show, send us your ideas in a video format – we might just choose yours! Email us at couplethingspod@gmail.com.Subscribe for more! http://bit.ly/3rnOdNoFollow My Instagram ▶ http://www.instagram.com/ShawnJohnsonLike the Facebook page! ▶ http://www.facebook.com/ShawnJohnsonFollow My Twitter ▶ http://www.twitter.com/ShawnJohnsonSnapchat! ▶ @ShawneyJFollow AndrewsTwitter ▶ http://www.twitter.com/AndrewDEastFollow My Instagram ▶ http://www.instagram.com/AndrewDEastLike the Facebook page! ▶ http://www.facebook.com/AndrewDEastSnapchat! ▶ @AndrewDEast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we are joined by the "Shrink Chicks." They are a LMFT female duo (Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists), giving their professional thoughts on marriage and relationships!Here are a few topics that we cover:0:00 introduction6:10 doing the work7:45 what does it look like to fight10:45 importance of healthy and happy relationships14:34 how shawn and andrew's parents dealt with conflict17:47 what a typical blow up looks like23:35 analysis by paralysis27:47 fear of detachment32:02 coming up with a safe word34:00 phrasing a response vs reaction42:02 catering or pandering behavior46:00 not using your tactics against your partnerYou can follow the Shrink Chicks on Instagram here ▶ https://www.instagram.com/shrinkchicks/?hl=enShrink Chick’s website here ▶ www.shrinkchicks.comANDD....WE ARE GOING ON TOUR!! Check out the link below to see if we are coming to a city near you in 2022!Click here to get your tickets now ▶ https://www.couplethingspod.com/We are sponsored by these companies that we love. Check them out below:SlingTV ▶ Go to Sling.com/EASTFAM to sign up now and get your first month for just 10 dollars!Bite Toothpaste ▶ Go to TRYBITE.com/EASTFAM or use the code EASTFAM at checkout, to claim 20% off your first subscription order!Best Fiends ▶ Download Best Fiends for FREE today in the App Store or Google Play!If you haven’t yet, please rate Couple Things and subscribe to hear more. Follow us on Instagram to keep the conversation going at https://www.instagram.com/couplething...And if you have suggestions/recommendations for the show, send us your ideas in a video format – we might just choose yours! Email us at couplethingspod@gmail.com.Subscribe for more! http://bit.ly/3rnOdNoFollow My Instagram ▶ http://www.instagram.com/ShawnJohnsonLike the Facebook page! ▶ http://www.facebook.com/ShawnJohnsonFollow My Twitter ▶ http://www.twitter.com/ShawnJohnsonSnapchat! ▶ @ShawneyJFollow AndrewsTwitter ▶ http://www.twitter.com/AndrewDEastFollow My Instagram ▶ http://www.instagram.com/AndrewDEastLike the Facebook page! ▶ http://www.facebook.com/AndrewDEastSnapchat! ▶ @AndrewDEast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Shawn and Andrew go LIVE talking about their postpartum life after having their second baby. From mental health, to identity, to daily routine changes, they delve deep into the struggles and joys of life after baby.Here are a few topics that we cover:0:00 introduction2:18 statistics of women who struggle with postpartum depression3:45 dealing with postpartum with your second child6:53 hormones after birth8:31 talking to someone about your mental health11:13 having the postpartum conversation before birth12:42 the mom guilt13:21 ways we've found that may help you through postpartum13:57 leaning on each other16:45 losing your identity once you become "mom"20:58 take care of yourself23:45 dad struggles26:57 having a community27:45 c-section recovery28:16 the TSA story32:47 how drew is doing with jett33:30 getting your husband to understand postpartum35:09 c-section recovery must havesANDD....WE ARE GOING ON TOUR!! Check out the link below to see if we are coming to a city near you in 2022!Click here to get your tickets now ▶ https://www.couplethingspod.com/We are sponsored by these companies that we love. Check them out below: SlingTV ▶ Go to slingTV.com/EASTFAM to get your first month for just 10 dollars!Athletic Greens ▶ athleticgreens.com/eastfam -with your first purchase today, they are going to give you a FREE 1 year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 free travel packs!▶ If you haven’t yet, please rate Couple Things and subscribe to hear more. Follow us on Instagram to keep the conversation going at https://www.instagram.com/couplething...And if you have suggestions/recommendations for the show, send us your ideas in a video format – we might just choose yours! Email us at couplethingspod@gmail.com.Subscribe for more! http://bit.ly/3rnOdNoFollow My Instagram ▶ http://www.instagram.com/ShawnJohnsonLike the Facebook page! ▶ http://www.facebook.com/ShawnJohnsonFollow My Twitter ▶ http://www.twitter.com/ShawnJohnsonSnapchat! ▶ @ShawneyJFollow AndrewsTwitter ▶ http://www.twitter.com/AndrewDEastFollow My Instagram ▶ http://www.instagram.com/AndrewDEastLike the Facebook page! ▶ http://www.facebook.com/AndrewDEastSnapchat! ▶ @AndrewDEast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Laura and Zach have a research-based approach to relationships. Join us in our conversation with them on red flags in marriages, if marriage is worth saving and what single people should be looking for in a spouse. We learned SO much and know you will too!Here are a few topics that we cover:0:00 introduction4:00 what is the Gottman Institute?8:20 the most common piece of advice for couples12:36 why is marriage worth saving?15:45 advice for single people searching for a spouse25:35 separating the identity of being parents vs being married31:28 the four horsemen of the apocalypse34:40 defensiveness41:52 strategies for dealing with conflict47:07 practicing emotional intelligence 1:03:03 importance of switching things up during a rutYou can follow them on Instagram here ▶ https://www.instagram.com/gottmaninstitute/The Gottman Institute’s website here ▶ https://www.gottman.comANDD....WE ARE GOING ON TOUR!! Check out the link below to see if we are coming to a city near you in 2022!Click here to get your tickets now ▶ https://www.couplethingspod.com/We are sponsored by these companies that we love. Check them out below:SlingTV ▶ Go to slingtv.com/EASTFAM to sign up now and get your first month for just $10! Bite ▶ Go to trybite.com/EASTFAM or use code EASTFAM at checkout to get 20% off your first subscription order!If you haven’t yet, please rate Couple Things and subscribe to hear more. Follow us on Instagram to keep the conversation going at https://www.instagram.com/couplething...And if you have suggestions/recommendations for the show, send us your ideas in a video format – we might just choose yours! Email us at couplethingspod@gmail.com.Subscribe for more! http://bit.ly/3rnOdNoFollow My Instagram ▶ http://www.instagram.com/ShawnJohnsonLike the Facebook page! ▶ http://www.facebook.com/ShawnJohnsonFollow My Twitter ▶ http://www.twitter.com/ShawnJohnsonSnapchat! ▶ @ShawneyJFollow AndrewsTwitter ▶ http://www.twitter.com/AndrewDEastFollow My Instagram ▶ http://www.instagram.com/AndrewDEastLike the Facebook page! ▶ http://www.facebook.com/AndrewDEastSnapchat! ▶ @AndrewDEast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Shawn and Andrew are LIVE answering all of your most burning questions about life, relationships, and all couple things! Tune in to hear all the juicy details!ANDD....WE ARE GOING ON TOUR!! Check out the link below to see if we are coming to a city near you in 2022!Click here to get your tickets now ▶ https://www.couplethingspod.com/We are sponsored by SlingTV, which we love. Check them out below:▶ Go to slingTV.com/EASTFAM to get your first month for just 10 dollars!If you haven’t yet, please rate Couple Things and subscribe to hear more. Follow us on Instagram to keep the conversation going at https://www.instagram.com/couplething...And if you have suggestions/recommendations for the show, send us your ideas in a video format – we might just choose yours! Email us at couplethingspod@gmail.com.Subscribe for more! http://bit.ly/3rnOdNoFollow My Instagram ▶ http://www.instagram.com/ShawnJohnsonLike the Facebook page! ▶ http://www.facebook.com/ShawnJohnsonFollow My Twitter ▶ http://www.twitter.com/ShawnJohnsonSnapchat! ▶ @ShawneyJFollow AndrewsTwitter ▶ http://www.twitter.com/AndrewDEastFollow My Instagram ▶ http://www.instagram.com/AndrewDEastLike the Facebook page! ▶ http://www.facebook.com/AndrewDEastSnapchat! ▶ @AndrewDEast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we chat with Leslee and Matt Holliday, former MLB all-star! We loved chatting with them about some things we can relate to, like building a relationship while pursuing professional sports, but also learned so much from them in other areas like finding your identity and creating a legacy.Here are a few topics that we cover:0:00 introduction3:26 Matt’s dream to play baseball5:34 the story of how they met9:09 balancing your marriage and your relationship with your coaches/team11:35 the pivotal moments when your spouse has an athletic career15:30 dealing with identity changes when you retire from your sport21:37 Leslee’s journey with seminary26:00 how seminary has reshaped their way of thinking31:50 marriage in the limelight37:32 what would be the legacy you’d want to leave?43:05 Table 40 podcast47:58 best piece of marriage adviceYou can follow Matt on Instagram here ▶ https://www.instagram.com/matthollidayosu/?hl=enYou can follow Leslee on Instagram here ▶ https://www.instagram.com/lesleesmithholliday/?hl=enCheck out their podcast here ▶ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sports-spectrums-table-forty/id1505637930ANDD....WE ARE GOING ON TOUR!! Check out the link below to see if we are coming to a city near you in 2022!Click here to get your tickets now ▶ https://www.couplethingspod.com/We are sponsored by SlingTV, which we love. Check it out below:▶ slingTV.com/EASTFAM to get your first month for just 10 dollars!If you haven’t yet, please rate Couple Things and subscribe to hear more. Follow us on Instagram to keep the conversation going at https://www.instagram.com/couplething...And if you have suggestions/recommendations for the show, send us your ideas in a video format – we might just choose yours! Email us at couplethingspod@gmail.com.Subscribe for more! http://bit.ly/3rnOdNoFollow My Instagram ▶ http://www.instagram.com/ShawnJohnsonLike the Facebook page! ▶ http://www.facebook.com/ShawnJohnsonFollow My Twitter ▶ http://www.twitter.com/ShawnJohnsonSnapchat! ▶ @ShawneyJFollow AndrewsTwitter ▶ http://www.twitter.com/AndrewDEastFollow My Instagram ▶ http://www.instagram.com/AndrewDEastLike the Facebook page! ▶ http://www.facebook.com/AndrewDEastSnapchat! ▶ @AndrewDEast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Shawn and Andrew give the FULL story on the birth of their son, Jett James East. All the juicy details from, breastfeeding, Drew's reaction to becoming a big sister, Shawn's thoughts on VBAC, deciding on a name, advice for first-time parents, and adjusting to being a family of four!Here are a few topics that we cover:0:00 introduction3:00 emotions leading up to the birth14:05 medications and surgery prep17:59 jett's birth22:50 post-surgery side effects28:47 comparing births with drew and jett30:14 the post birth support and set-up32:27 drew gets sick35:03 deciding on jett’s name37:22 postpartum differences with drew and jett40:55 what drew calls him41:18 the breastfeeding journey42:50 how andrew stayed calm44:06 how drew has adapted45:17 how to know if you’re ready for kids47:17 advice for first-time parents48:45 the transition with two kids under two49:34 shawn’s thoughts on not doing a VBAC50:55 how nash is adapting to jett51:40 shoutoutsThe East Fam YouTube Channel here ▶ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ15Zl-v8-ghTgEOTpxHdGwANDD....WE ARE GOING ON TOUR!! Check out the link below to see if we are coming to a city near you in 2022!Click here to get your tickets now ▶ https://www.couplethingspod.com/We are sponsored by these companies that we love. Check them out below:SlingTV ▶ Go to SlingTV.com/EASTFAM to sign up now and get your first month for just $10!Athletic Greens ▶ Visit ​athleticgreens.com/EASTFAM​ and get your ​FREE year supply of Vitamin D and 5 free travel packs today.Best Fiends ▶ Download Best Fiends FREE today on the App Store or Google Play.If you haven’t yet, please rate Couple Things and subscribe to hear more. Follow us on Instagram to keep the conversation going at https://www.instagram.com/couplething...And if you have suggestions/recommendations for the show, send us your ideas in a video format – we might just choose yours! Email us at couplethingspod@gmail.com.Subscribe for more! http://bit.ly/3rnOdNoFollow My Instagram ▶ http://www.instagram.com/ShawnJohnsonLike the Facebook page! ▶ http://www.facebook.com/ShawnJohnsonFollow My Twitter ▶ http://www.twitter.com/ShawnJohnsonSnapchat! ▶ @ShawneyJFollow AndrewsTwitter ▶ http://www.twitter.com/AndrewDEastFollow My Instagram ▶ http://www.instagram.com/AndrewDEastLike the Facebook page! ▶ http://www.facebook.com/AndrewDEastSnapchat! ▶ @AndrewDEastSubscribe for more! http://bit.ly/3rnOdNo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices