Couple Things with Shawn and Andrew

Today in episode 41 of Couple Things with Shawn and Andrew, we chat with some new friends of ours, Jessica and Cody Nickson.Jessica and Cody just welcomed their second little baby girl and were only just pregnant with her when we had this conversation several months ago - so things have changed for this growing family quite a bit! We discuss their past lives on Big Brother & Amazing Race and go into detail talking about what it's like raising a family in the spotlight. This was a really fun & dynamic conversation that we're excited to bring you.If you haven’t yet, please rate Couple Things and subscribe to hear more. 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.Last but not least, learn more about Jessica, Cody, and all they do at the links below.–––Follow @thejessicanickson on IG ▶ https://www.instagram.com/TheJessicaNickson/?hl=enFollow @codythemarine on IG ▶ https://www.instagram.com/CodyTheMarine/?hl=enNow What!? podcast ▶ https://www.podcastone.com/now-what-with-jessica-nicksonCouples Coffee Co ▶ https://couplescoffee.com/Subscribe on YouTube ▶  @Jessica and Cody Nickson –––We’re supported by the following companies we love! Make sure to check them out using our links below.Duracell! ▶ We are SO Proud to partner with Duracell on this initiative. Head to https://Duracell.com to learn more.Function Of! ▶ Go to https://FunctionofBeauty.com/eastfam for 20% off and to let them know you heard about it from our show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today in episode 40 of Couple Things with Shawn and Andrew, we continue our mini-series to discuss how our relationship changed after having Drew. Let’s just say… we really dive into it this episode. We talk about having to start over as a couple. We had to relearn how to communicate and be together after a 3rd person was thrown into our relationship. Your hobbies. Your passions. Your priories. All of it changes. We’ll walk you through those feelings and how our relationship ultimately provided a source of support through it all.If you haven’t yet, please rate Couple Things and subscribe to hear more. 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 we love! Make sure to check them out using our links below.Best Finds! Download Best Fiends FREE today on the Apple App Store or Google Play.Care/of! For 50% off your first Care/of order, go to https://TakeCareOf.com and enter code COUPLETHINGS50. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today in episode 39 of Couple Things with Shawn and Andrew, we chat with some new friends of ours, Doug and Jamie Otis.Doug and Jamie are parents, entrepreneurs and hosts of their own podcast, Hot Marriage Cool Parents. It was such a pleasure to talk with these two today about parenting and their journey as a couple. They are both incredibly open and vulnerable during this episode, and we commend them for that. Make sure to tune in to their podcast... you might just hear us on there!If you haven’t yet, please rate Couple Things and subscribe to hear more. 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.Last but not least, learn more about Doug, Jamie, and all they do at the links below.–––Jamie's website ▶ https://jamieotis.comFollow @jamienotis on IG ▶ https://www.instagram.com/jamienotis/?hl=enFollow @doughehner on IG ▶ https://www.instagram.com/doughehner/?hl=enFollow @hotmarriagecoolparents on IG ▶ https://www.instagram.com/hotmarriagecoolparents/?hl=en–––We’re supported by the following companies we love! Make sure to check them out using our links below.Function Of! Go to FunctionofBeauty.com/eastfam for 20% off and to let them know you heard about it from our show. ▶ https://FunctionofBeauty.com/eastfam Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today in episode 38 of Couple Things with Shawn and Andrew, we’re SO excited to be chatting with powerhouse couple Glennon Doyle and Abby Wambach. They’re activists, thought leaders, mothers, bestselling authors – the list goes on and on.Things we discuss: Nontraditional relationships Resistance Not being confined by the box society puts relationships in Relatability factor Not having to understand someone to love them Religion as a relationship with God Identity If you haven’t yet, please rate Couple Things and subscribe to hear more. 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.Last but not least, learn more about Glennon, Abby, and all they’ve got going on at the links below.–––Glennon’s website, Momastery ▶ https://momastery.comAbby’s website ▶ https://abbywambach.com“UNTAMED” – book ▶ https://untamedbook.com“WOLFPACK: Young Readers Edition” – book (just released!) ▶ https://www.amazon.com/Wolfpack-Young-Readers-Abby-Wambach/dp/1250766869Together Rising – nonprofit ▶ https://togetherrising.orgFollow @glennondoyle on IG ▶ https://www.instagram.com/glennondoyle/Follow @abbywambach on IG ▶ https://www.instagram.com/abbywambach/–––We’re supported by the following companies we love! Make sure to check them out using our links below.Enfamil! Use coupon code ENSPIRE3 to receive $3 off an Enfamil® Enspire™ Infant Formula 20.5 oz. tub ▶ https://bit.ly/CoupleThingsxEnfamilMagic Spoon! Go to magicspoon.com/EASTFAM to grab a variety pack and try it today! Be sure to use the promo code EASTFAM at checkout to get free shipping. ▶ https://magicspoon.com/EASTFAMBest Fiends! Download Best Fiends FREE today on the Apple App Store or Google Play. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today in episode 37 of Couple Things with Shawn and Andrew, we chat with one of our favorite couple friends, Jana and Mike! They’re parents, authors, podcast hosts, and more.Jana and Mike just released a book called “The Good Fight,” so we go deep into what it means to fight and work through a relationship, to claim your baggage, and to support each other. We might even work through an issue of our own...If you haven’t yet, please rate Couple Things and subscribe to hear more. 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.Last but not least, learn more about Jana, Mike, and all they do at the links below.–––“The Good Fight” – book ▶ https://janaandmike.comFollow @kramergirl on IG ▶ https://www.instagram.com/kramergirl/Follow @whinedownpodcast on IG ▶ https://www.instagram.com/whinedownpodcast/–––We’re supported by the following companies we love! Make sure to check them out using our links below.Liquid IV! Get 25% off with code EASTFAM at checkout ▶ https://www.liquid-iv.comGlossier! Get Boy Brow + 10% off for new customers ▶ https://glossier.com/podcast/EASTFAM Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today in episode 36 of Couple Things with Shawn and Andrew, we’re bringing you the next part in a mini series all about our relationship. You’ve been with us for this whole journey—trying to get pregnant and miscarrying, talking through how our miscarriage affected our relationship, mixed emotions trying to get pregnant again, and now how actually *being* pregnant affected our relationship.It was different, that’s for sure! So we’ll walk you through those feelings and how our relationship provided a source of support through it all.How to prepare financially for a child ▶ https://bit.ly/3kCvzgY“Dude, You’re Gonna Be A Dad!” – book ▶ https://amzn.to/369AouvIf you haven’t yet, please rate Couple Things and subscribe to hear more. 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 we love! Make sure to check them out using our links below.Care/of! Use code COUPLETHINGS50 for 50% off your first Care/of order! ▶ https://takecareof.comBest Fiends! Download Best Fiends FREE on the Apple App Store or Google Play. Learn more ▶ https://bestfiends.com/games/best-fiends/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today in episode 35 of Couple Things with Shawn and Andrew, we chat with inspiring couple Harold and Rachel Earls! They’re parents, vloggers, authors, and *literal* mountain climbers. Get this: They climbed Mount Everest to deepen their faith, strengthen their commitment, and sharpen their vision to make a difference in the world!If you haven’t yet, please rate Couple Things and subscribe to hear more. 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.Last but not least, learn more about Harold, Emily, and all they do at the links below.–––“A Higher Calling” – book ▶ https://www.earls.orgEarls Family Vlogs ▶ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCniCPy-kRxYshisooylV--g Follow @haroldearlsiv on IG https://www.instagram.com/HaroldEarlsIV/Follow @rachelearls on IG https://www.instagram.com/rachelearls/–––We’re supported by the following companies we love! Make sure to check them out using our links below.Magic Spoon! Get free shipping with code EASTFAM at checkout ▶ https://magicspoon.com/EASTFAMSkillshare! Get 2 free months of Premium Membership ▶ https://skillshare.com/COUPLE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today in episode 34 of Couple Things with Shawn and Andrew, we’re bringing you the next part in a mini series all about our relationship. We started with a conversation about trying to get pregnant and miscarrying, then we we talked through how our miscarriage affected our relationship, and now we’ll share our journey trying to get pregnant again.When something so traumatic and emotional happens, it’s definitely hard to find moments to look forward to. How do you celebrate something so exciting while still mourning an incredible loss at the same time? How do you celebrate something so exciting when you’re so apprehensive you’ll experience loss again? So we’ll walk you through those feelings and how our relationship provided a source of support through it all.If you haven’t yet, please rate Couple Things and subscribe to hear more. 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 we love! Make sure to check them out using our links below.Liquid IV! Get 25% off with code EASTFAM at checkout ▶ https://www.liquid-iv.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today in episode 33 of Couple Things with Shawn and Andrew, we’re chatting with contemporary Christian musician Matthew West and his incredible wife, Emily.Topics we cover:- First impressions (Matthew and Emily were engaged after 3 months!)- Pursuing a friendship first- Using laughter to get through hard times- Loving who you are, not what you do- Enduring hardship and finding gifts in trials- Refusing to fail- Being an example for daughters- How not to succumb to the pressure of perfection- Forgiveness and grace—grace for each other, grace from GodIf you haven’t yet, please rate Couple Things and subscribe to hear more. 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.Last but not least, learn more about Matthew, Emily, and all they do at the links below.–––Matthew West ▶ https://www.matthewwest.com“Hello My Name Is” – book ▶ https://www.matthewwest.com/books/hellomynameis“Brand New” – album ▶ https://www.matthewwest.com/music/brandnewThe Matthew West Podcast ▶ https://www.matthewwest.com/podcastFollow @matthewjwest on IG ▶ https://www.instagram.com/matthewjwest/Follow @mrsmwest on IG ▶ https://www.instagram.com/mrsmwest/–––We’re supported by the following companies we love! Make sure to check them out using our links below.Glossier! Get a glowy, dewy look and 10% off your first order ▶ https://glossier.com/podcast/EASTFAMBest Fiends! Download Best Fiends FREE on the Apple App Store or Google Play. Learn more ▶ https://bestfiends.com/games/best-fiends/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today in episode 32 of Couple Things with Shawn and Andrew, we’re bringing you the next part in a mini series all about our relationship. We started with a conversation about trying to get pregnant and miscarrying, and today, we’re talking through how our miscarriage affected our relationship.There’s no denying that miscarriage takes a toll on your relationship. So today, we talk through how it affected us, how we worked through our grief and our emotions, and how we knew we were ready to start trying to get pregnant again.If you haven’t yet, please rate Couple Things and subscribe to hear more. 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 we love! Make sure to check them out using our links below.Care/of! Get 50% off your first with code COUPLETHINGS50 at checkout ▶ https://takecareof.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices