Couple Things with Shawn and Andrew

This week on Couple Things, we got to sit down with (in person!) Jordan and Cheyna Williams. Andrew and Jordan are friends, so this was a fun conversation. We talked about navigating the athlete lifestyle and creating a balance within a relationship.Here are some of the other things that we talked out: how andrew and jordan met how jordan and cheyna met the moments that made jordan and cheyna close can guys and girls be just friends? jordan and cheyna’s break from each other jordan’s spiritual journey jordan’s 4 rules when starting a relationship the proposal cheyna’s athletic brand words of advice 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:CBR ▶ Hurry to http://www.cordblood.com to learn more about CBR'sFamily Protection Package with ReadyGen today!Follow 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 talk about some of the things that we have learned over the past 5 years of marriage as it pertains to communication. We aren't professionals, but we want to pass along some things that have worked for us and really upgraded how we communicate with each other.Here are some of the topics that we cover: saying thank you instead of I’m sorry monthly check-ups/ having a system expectations when your partner is away the importance of accurate ETA’s meeting your partner halfway in conversation the harm of blanket statements owning your mistakes being aware of your mood always try to have a conversation using your words wisely being involved in your partner's excitement your tone 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:Butcherbox ▶ New members receive one pack of bacon in every box for the lifetime of their membership! Simply visit http://www.ButcherBox.com/coupleUpward ▶ Download Upward for free today in the app store! https://apps.apple.com/us/app/upward-christian-dating/id1499137942Follow 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 talk to Bode and Morgan Beck Miller. If you've heard the name Bode, it's probably because he is an Olympic and World Championship gold medalist, a two-time overall World Cup champion in 2005 and 2008, and the most successful male American alpine ski racer of all time. No big deal. On top of that, Morgan is a model and professional volleyball player. They have a really powerful story.Some of the topics that we cover are: When they first met How they bonded The rollercoaster of the first six months Getting through the ups and downs The experience of a homebirth Relationship advice they want to pass on Follow Bode on Instagram here ▶ https://www.instagram.com/millerbode/Follow Morgan on Instagram here ▶ https://www.instagram.com/morganebeck/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:Juneshine ▶ Receive 20% off PLUS Free Shipping on their best-selling variety pack. This is a great way to try all of their delicious flavors. Go to https://JUNESHINE.com/EASTFAM or use code EASTFAM at checkout to claim this deal.Amp Human ▶ Visit https://amphuman.com/EASTFAM and use code EASTFAM15 to get 15% off D+ Lotion today.Honey ▶ Start saving money today. Get Honey for FREE at https://www.joinhoney.com/EASTFAM.Follow us on the following channels for more!Follow 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 continuing our series for Mental Health Awareness Month and we are talking about Andrew's story and his journey while facing anxiety.Here are a few topics that we covered: Andrew’s football backstory Losing confidence Struggling with balance in life Shawn and Andrew’s life apart Coming face to face with anxiety Not being able to turn it off How anxiety affected Andrew's lifestyle Pulling yourself out of a dark place Finding balance in life Shawn's Olympic experience Getting help If you are struggling, you are human. And there are resources to find help.Online Therapy with Betterhelp ▶ https://www.betterhelp.com/Eating Disorder Helpline ▶ https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.o...More resources with To Write Love on Her Arms ▶ https://twloha.com/find-help/You are loved. You have a purpose. Thank you for being here.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!Beekeeper's Naturals ▶ We’re excited to offer an exclusive deal for Couple Things listeners. Receive 15% off your first order. Simply go to https://BEEKEEPERSNATURALS.com/EASTFAM or use code EASTFAM at checkout to claim this deal.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! Simply visit https://athleticgreens.com/EASTFAM.FAN MAIL ADDRESS:Shawn and Andrew East750 N San Vicente Blvd.,East Tower, 11th Floor,Los Angles, CA 90069Follow My Instagram ▶ http://www.instagram.com/ShawnJohnson...Like the Facebook page! ▶ http://www.facebook.com/ShawnJohnson​...Follow My Twitter ▶ http://www.twitter.com/ShawnJohnson​​...Snapchat! ▶ @ShawneyJFollow AndrewsTwitter ▶ http://www.twitter.com/AndrewDEast​​​​​​Follow My Instagram ▶ http://www.instagram.com/AndrewDEast​...Like the Facebook page! ▶ http://www.facebook.com/AndrewDEast​​...Snapchat! ▶ @AndrewDEast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on Couple Things, we got to chat with Justin and Emily Baldoni. You may be familiar with Justin from the hit show "Jane the Virgin", but he's gone on to direct and produce movies and he also just released a brand new book. The book is called "Man Enough: Undefining My Masculinity", so we dove into the topic of masculinity along with so many other subjects.Here are a few other topics that we cover: Defining Masculinity Their proposal Putting in the hard work in relationships Is there “the one?" Faith and spirituality Self-reflection and criticism Keeping your marriage healthy and growing Relationship advice for their kids Here are a few places that you can learn more about Justin and Emily:Check out Justin's Book ▶ https://www.amazon.com/Man-Enough-Undefining-My-Masculinity/dp/0063055597Justin's TED Talk ▶ https://www.ted.com/talks/justin_baldoni_why_i_m_done_trying_to_be_man_enough?language=enJustin's Instagram ▶ https://www.instagram.com/justinbaldoni/?hl=enEmily's Instagram ▶ https://www.instagram.com/emilybaldoni/?hl=enEmily's Company Amma ▶ https://www.instagram.com/weareamma/?hl=enIf 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:Verb ▶ Receive 30% off Verb’s best-selling bundles! This is a great way to try their most delicious flavors. Go to https://www.verbenergy.com/EASTFAM or use code EASTFAM at checkout to claim this deal. This discount is only valid for their bundles so try them out!Cord Blood Registry ▶ Harness the possibilities by going to https://www.cordblood.com right now. Use code CPLE to get $500 dollars off the collection and a free preservation kit. Once again, that code is CPLE. Go to https://www.cordblood.com and get your free preservation kit today.FAN MAIL ADDRESS:Shawn and Andrew East750 N San Vicente Blvd.,East Tower, 11th Floor,Los Angles, CA 90069Follow My Instagram ▶ http://www.instagram.com/ShawnJohnson...Like the Facebook page! ▶ http://www.facebook.com/ShawnJohnson​...Follow My Twitter ▶ http://www.twitter.com/ShawnJohnson​​...Snapchat! ▶ @ShawneyJFollow AndrewsTwitter ▶ http://www.twitter.com/AndrewDEast​​​​​​Follow My Instagram ▶ http://www.instagram.com/AndrewDEast​...Like the Facebook page! ▶ http://www.facebook.com/AndrewDEast​​...Snapchat! ▶ @AndrewDEast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This podcast episode discusses topics related to mental health, eating disorders, addiction, and the challenges of walking through them with a partner. They cover Shawn's personal story, the day-to-day struggles with an eating disorder, understanding addiction in a relationship, and the importance of seeking help. They also touch on topics such as athletes and mental illness, therapy recommendation, and overcoming addiction. Overall, this episode provides advice and personal experiences to help navigate mental health struggles in relationships.

This week on Couple Things, we talked with Allison and Issac Rochell who just had the most dreamy wedding in Cabo. Our guests often bring up this topic during our conversations when asked what's helped their communication, so we wanted to dive deeper into the subject.Here are a few topics that we cover: Their wedding How it feels to be married Navigating the NFL lifestyle Deciding to move in together Being a multi-religious couple Navigating being in an interracial couple How they met How Allison got started on Youtube Their mission as a couple Follow Issac on Instagram ▶ https://www.instagram.com/isaacrochell/?hl=enFollow Allison on Instagram ▶ https://www.instagram.com/allisonkuch/?hl=enFollow  @Allison Kuch on YouTube.Check out Local Huma and The Do Good Foundation here ▶ https://www.instagram.com/local.human/?hl=enIf 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:Verb ▶ for a limited time, Verb is offering an exclusive deal to Couple Things listeners: they will ship you 4 of their best-selling flavors for FREE-- All you have to do is pay 95 cents for shipping. ONLY 95 CENTS! To claim this deal, you must go to www.verbenergy.com/EASTFAMHarmless Harvest ▶ To learn more about Harmless Harvest Diary-Free yogurt, visit their website at http://www.harmlessharvest.com.Zola ▶ Go to http://www.zola.com/couplethings today and use the promo code SAVE50 to get 50% off your save the dates. You can also get FREE personalized paper samples before you purchase.FAN MAIL ADDRESS:Shawn and Andrew East750 N San Vicente Blvd.,East Tower, 11th Floor,Los Angles, CA 90069Follow My Instagram ▶ http://www.instagram.com/ShawnJohnson...​Like the Facebook page! ▶ http://www.facebook.com/ShawnJohnson​...​Follow My Twitter ▶ http://www.twitter.com/ShawnJohnson​​​​​​Snapchat! ▶ @ShawneyJFollow AndrewsTwitter ▶ http://www.twitter.com/AndrewDEast​​​​​​Follow My Instagram ▶ http://www.instagram.com/AndrewDEast​...​Like the Facebook page! ▶ http://www.facebook.com/AndrewDEast​​​​​​Snapchat! ▶ @AndrewDEast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on Couple Things, we're talking about Love Languages. Our guests often bring up this topic during our conversations when asked what's helped their communication, so we wanted to dive deeper into the subject.Here are the topics that we cover: Learning the concept of love languages Words of affirmation Quality time Acts of service Gifts Physical Touch Communicating your love language 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!Beekeepers ▶ For a limited time, Beekeeper’s Naturals is offering my listeners an exclusive deal: They will ship you a FREE two-week supply of B.Immune Propolis Throat Spray—you just pay $5 dollars for shipping. To claim this deal you must visit BEEKEEPERSNATURALS.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/ShawnJohnson...​Like the Facebook page! ▶ http://www.facebook.com/ShawnJohnson​...​Follow My Twitter ▶ http://www.twitter.com/ShawnJohnson​​​​​​Snapchat! ▶ @ShawneyJFollow AndrewsTwitter ▶ http://www.twitter.com/AndrewDEast​​​​​​Follow My Instagram ▶ http://www.instagram.com/AndrewDEast​...​Like the Facebook page! ▶ http://www.facebook.com/AndrewDEast​​​​​​Snapchat! ▶ @AndrewDEast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We are so excited to have our first solo episode! Today, we talk to Karl A. Pillemer, Ph.D. Karl is a professor of human development at Cornell University and a professor of gerontology in medicine at the Weill Cornell Medical College. An internationally renowned gerontologist, his research examines how people develop and change throughout their lives. He has authored five books and over 100 scientific publications and speaks throughout the world on aging-related issues.He has interviewed hundreds of couples to learn why they fall in love and why they stay in love. We have read all of his books and have learned so much. This episode was so fun!Here are few things we cover: Karl Pillemer’s mission and passion behind his books Dealing with difficult political conversations Honesty within marriage Communication in marriage Three buckets of family estrangements How to deal with differing values in marriage Is finding your spouse: luck or choice? How people change within marriage How money can cause estrangements Hardest conflicts in marriage Can there be a perfect marriage? Qualities to develop for healthy conflicts You can learn more about Karl here ▶ https://www.karlpillemer.com/You can check out his books here ▶ https://www.karlpillemer.com/books/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:Betterhelp ▶ Visit betterhelp.com/EASTFAM to get 10% off of your first month.Athletic Greens ▶ Visit athleticgreens.com/EASTFAM and get your FREE year supply of Vitamin D and 5 free travel packs today.FAN MAIL ADDRESS:Shawn and Andrew East750 N San Vicente Blvd.,East Tower, 11th Floor,Los Angles, CA 90069Follow My Instagram ▶ http://www.instagram.com/ShawnJohnson...​Like the Facebook page! ▶ http://www.facebook.com/ShawnJohnson​​​​​Follow My Twitter ▶ http://www.twitter.com/ShawnJohnson​​​​​Snapchat! ▶ @ShawneyJFollow AndrewsTwitter ▶ http://www.twitter.com/AndrewDEast​​​​​Follow My Instagram ▶ http://www.instagram.com/AndrewDEast​​​​​Like the Facebook page! ▶ http://www.facebook.com/AndrewDEast​​​​​Snapchat! ▶ @AndrewDEast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We loved getting to talk all about our gender reveal with all of you.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.Thank you to the following companies for sponsoring this week's podcast:ButcherBox ▶Simply visit ButcherBox dot com slash couple to get started with Butcher Box today! That’s ButcherBox dot com slash couple.Mentionables ▶ Visit shopmentionables.com Use the code EASTFAM for 10% off your purchase.FAN MAIL ADDRESS:Shawn and Andrew East750 N San Vicente Blvd.,East Tower, 11th Floor,Los Angles, CA 90069 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices