Couple Things with Shawn and Andrew

This week on Couple Things, we got to chat with power couple Stephen and Amanda Miller! We dive into marriage, family, and adoption with these two beautiful souls. Join us for an amazing and powerful conversation!Here are the topics that we cover:0:00 introduction7:29 what it was like jumping into parenting8:15 the journey of becoming pregnant as teenagers21:15 what fears did you have going into adopting?25:27 what type of parents would do well with adoption?28:58 how do you deal with the identity of all your children?33:06 how do you keep the identity in your relationship with 7 kids?38:42 the importance of reminding yourselves why you fell in love40:31 how did you get into youtube?46:50 why they didn’t do youtube from the start51:35 advice for adoption and parenting55:35 lessons from Lincoln's brain surgery59:20 best piece of adviceYou can follow the Millers on Instagram here ▶ https://www.instagram.com/THEMILLERFAM/The Miller Family's website is linked here ▶ https://www.themillerfam.coANDD....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: ZOLA ▶ ZOLA.com/couplethings promo code: SAVE50UPSTART ▶ upstart.com/EastFam Don’t forget to use our URL to let them know we sent you!SLING ▶ Go to sling.com/EastFam to sign up now and get your first month for just $10! 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, we dive into a fun conversation with arguably two of the largest guests we've had on the show, Marlo & Phil Donahue. We talk all things relationship and career with these two and it ends up being a conversation we don't want to end. You're not going to want to miss this one!You can follow Marlo on Instagram here ▶ https://www.instagram.com/marlothomas/?hl=enListen to their new podcast, 'Double Date' here! ▶ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/double-date-with-marlo-thomas-phil-donahue/id1547645093ANDD....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/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, we dive into a fascinating conversation with professor and author, Emily Oster. She touches on all things parenting with a mindset of pairing data with personal preferences. You're not going to want to miss this one!You can follow Emily on Instagram here ▶ Emily OsterEmily's new book "The Family Firm: A Data-Driven Guide to Better Decision Making in the Early School Years" is out now! ▶ Get it here!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/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

Time to talk about babies! We put together a compilation of our big talks on the topics surrounding pregnancy, and we talk through how relationships go through this amazing and crazy journey.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 this company that we love. Check them out below:UPWARD ▶ Did we mention it’s free?! You have nothing to lose! Simply download Upward today in the app store!SLINGTV ▶ Take control of your TV experience today and get your first month for just $10 by going to SlingTV.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

Listen to Shawn Johnson herself chat about the Olympics as we near opening ceremonies in just 3 days! She and Andrew give their thoughts on the long-awaited 2020 Tokyo Olympics!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 these companies that we love. Check them out below: Care/Of: Couple Things listeners can get 50% off your first Care/of order. Simply go to www.takecareof.com and enter the code: COUPLETHINGS50Zola: www.zola.com/couplethings use code SAVE50 to get 50% off your save-the-dates! For peace of mind, you’ll receive FREE change-the-dates with your purchase!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, we followed up with one of our most requested episodes, The One About Intimacy! You guys loved the first one so much, we decided to dive deeper with some questions submitted by you!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 these companies that we love. Check them out below: Best Fiends ▶ Download the 5 star rated puzzle game, Best Fiends today on the App Store or Google play!Athletic Greens ▶ Simply visit athleticgreens.com/EASTFAM and get your FREE year supply of Vitamin D and 5 free travel packs today!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...SLINGTV ▶ Take control of your TV experience today and get your first month for just $10 by going to SlingTV.com/EASTFAMAnd 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/AndrewDEast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on Couple Things, we got to chat with dating expert, Matthew Hussey. Matthew talks with us about his advice for anyone that is starting, ending, or currently in a relationship. We even ask him what his #1 pick ups line is… We think you’ll want to tune into this one. It gets juicy. Here are a few topics that we cover:0:00 Timestamps2:37 Is Mathew single?3:30 living up to the pressure5:53 how andrew won over shawn8:07 andrew’s first impression of shawn9:42 are there certain qualities that everyone is attracted to?13:23 what should someone look for when dating?14:32 investment and timing17:56 what are the true compatibility factors?20:30 key principals to follow while dating27:03 going back to people who aren’t good for you30:08: improving your confidence34:24 marriage and mathew’s goals39:14 do pick-up lines work?41:50 first impressions44:12 the importance in how you react47:40 what attracted mathew to his girlfriend51:30 why mathew is constantly learning53:26 the absence of judgementYou can follow him on Instagram here ▶ https://www.instagram.com/thematthewhussey/?hl=en Matthew’s page here ▶ https://www.howtogettheguy.com/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 these companies that we love. Check them out below:Generate Life ▶ This new screening test can detect more than 200 conditions and analyzes your child’s response and sensitivity to more than 40 medications. Now, what are you waiting for, guys? Hurry to https://www.cordblood.com to learn more about CBR's Family Protection Package with ReadyGen today!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...To download Matthew's free confidence training video go to getcoreconfidence.com Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/CoachMatthewHusseyYoutube: http://www.youtube.com/user/gettheguyteamInstagram: @thematthewhusseyAnd 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, we had a lot of fun talking about some things that could be red flags or dealbreakers. We went to Instagram to hear what you guys think are some red flags in dating and relationships...and we dove in.Here are some of the topics that we cover:Your red flags from InstagramComplicated relationship with their familyIf they are divorcedIf their parents don't like you or approve of youIf they don't text or respond back right awayThey are friends with their exesIf they call all of their exes crazyTheir best friend is of the opposite sexIf it's long-distanceIf they want to spend all of their time with youIf 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/3rnOdNoWe're supported by the following company that we love! Check them out below:Upward ▶ Upward is a free dating app where Christian singles can connect and create a meaningful, faith-first relationship. And they understand that the Christain community is full of diverse identities, denominations, and levels of faith. Download it today for free!SLINGTV ▶ Take control of your TV experience today and get your first month for just $10 by going to SlingTV.com/EASTFAMFAN MAIL ADDRESS:Shawn and Andrew East750 N San Vicente Blvd.,East Tower, 11th Floor,Los Angles, CA 90069Follow 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, we got to chat with Teddi Mellencamp and Edwin Arroyave. You might know Teddi from Real Housewives of Beverly Hills. They are very real and open about their relationship and we loved this conversation.Here are a few topics that we cover:- How they met, it's not what you think!- How they grew as a couple- Raising a family in the spotlight- Balancing a work/life balanceYou can follow them on Instagram here ▶ https://www.instagram.com/tedwinator/?hl=enTeddi's page here ▶ https://www.instagram.com/teddimellencamp/?hl=enANDD....WE ARE GOING ON TOUR!!And because we’re so excited and we love you guys so much, we are rewarding all our loyal podcast listeners with an exclusive presale. Use the presale password, CTL2022, on any of the ticketing pages to access tickets NOW. This presale period ends Thursday at 10pm!! And tickets go on sale on Friday at 10 am LOCAL TIME!Click here to get your tickets now ▶ https://www.couplethingspod.com/We are sponsored by these companies that we love. Check them out below:ZOLA ▶ Go to https://www.ZOLA.com/COUPLETHINGS today and use promo code SAVE50 to get 50% off your save the dates. For peace of mind, you’ll receive FREE change the dates with your purchase.Generate Life ▶ This new screening test can detect more than 200 conditions and analyzes your child’s response and sensitivity to more than 40 medications. Now, what are you waiting for, guys? Hurry to https://www.cordblood.com to learn more about CBR's Family Protection Package with ReadyGen today!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, we are answering your questions about our pregnancy with little man!A few topics that we cover: how this pregnancy been different than the last what we have done differently this pregnancy that we wished we had done with drew? do we feel more prepared for this pregnancy? lessons learned from pregnancy how we think drew will react to the new baby starting new chapters what life will look like with a boy how shawn feels about having a boy some ways we think we will parent differently with the second child? 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.We're supported by the following companies that we love! Check them out below:Best Fiends ▶ Simply download Best Fiends for FREE today on the Apple App Store or Google Play. That’s FRIENDS without the R – Best Fiends!Athletic Greens ▶ They are offering our audience a FREE 1 year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 free travel packs with your first purchase if you visit our link today...you’ll basically never have to buy Vitamin D again! Visit http://athleticgreens.com/EASTFAM and join health experts, athletes and health-conscious go-getters around the world who make a daily commitment to their health.SLINGTV ▶ Take control of your TV experience today and get your first month for just $10 by going to SlingTV.com/EASTFAMFollow 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