Couple Things with Shawn and Andrew

Today we did a deep dive into some of the most common marriage clichés and whoa this was a fun one! We touched on quotes from “never go to bed angry” and “marriage is 50/50” to “scratch my back and I’ll scratch yours” ;) things got spicy and it was a blast to hear each other’s perspectives on these. Let us know which clichés you agree and disagree with in the comments below! 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 Cutest bathing suits ever! ▶ Go to https://shopminnow.com and enter code SHOPMINNOW15 at checkout Print your memories on Glass with Fracture! ▶ https://fractureme.com Code COUPLE30 for 30% off until Mother’s Day 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 #ShawnAndAndrewPods #MarriageClichés #Marriage #Couples Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There’s so much we can learn from the older (and wiser) generation of grandparents! Today we thought we’d tap into that wealth of knowledge by asking grandparents to send in their best life advice and sharing them on the podcast! It was so sweet to read advice from people who have already gone through the season we’re in now and we were reminded of what’s most important in life. We hope this episode makes you happy like it did for us 🙂Love you guys!Shawn and AndrewWant the best pillow ever? Go to https://LagoonSleep.com/EASTFAM and take their awesome 2 minute sleep quiz to find your match.  Use code EASTFAM for 15% off first purchaseGet the most beautiful glass prints at FRACTURE! Check out https://fractureme.com/ and use our code COUPLE25 for 25% off your first order! 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 COUPLETHINGSFollow our podcast Instagram  ▶ https://www.instagram.com/shawnandandrewpods/Subscribe to our newsletter  ▶ https://www.familymade.com/newsletterFollow My Instagram ▶ https://www.instagram.com/ShawnJohnsonFollow My Tik Tok ▶ https://www.tiktok.com/@shawnjohnsonShop My LTK Page ▶ https://www.shopltk.com/explore/shawnjohnson Like 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, we had the pleasure of sitting down with relationship expert, wife and mom of two- Dr. Morgan Cutlip to chat about managing the mental load in marriage for more joy, less resentment, and deeper intimacy. All topics she covers in depth in her new book, A Better Share! This conversation was both eye-opening and encouraging. We gained valuable insights on recognizing unhealthy patterns in how we carry our mental loads, how to prevent the resentment from creeping into your marriage and how to keep your marriage playful and fun despite how long it’s been! Let us know your thoughts in the comments 🙂Love you guys!Shawn and AndrewOrder Dr. Morgan Cutlip’s book ▶ CLICK HERECheck out Dr. Morgan’s resources ▶ https://drmorgancutlip.com/Follow Dr. Morgan on Instagram! ▶ https://www.instagram.com/drmorgancut...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 COUPLETHINGSFollow our podcast Instagram ▶   / shawnandandrewpods  Subscribe to our newsletter ▶ https://www.familymade.com/newsletterFollow My Instagram ▶   / shawnjohnson  Follow My Tik Tok ▶   / shawnjohnson  Shop My LTK Page ▶ https://www.shopltk.com/explore/shawn... Like the Facebook page! ▶   / shawnjohnson  Follow Andrew’s Instagram ▶   / andrewdeast  Andrew’s Tik Tok ▶ https://www.tiktok.com/@andrewdeast?l...#ShawnAndAndrewPods #BookRec #MentalLoad #Marriage #Intimacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's our 9th anniversary!! So we thought what better way to celebrate than to sit down and reminisce on the last nine incredible years together. We've come so far since the early days of our marriage and I'm so proud of us for continuing to choose each other every single day❤️Love you guys!Shawn and AndrewGet the BEST PILLOW EVER! Shop now at https://lagoonsleep.com/EASTFAM and use code EASTFAM for 15% off your first order! 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 COUPLETHINGSSubscribe 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we tackled the countercultural topic that marriage isn’t just about your happiness. Oof, we know this one is a tough pill to swallow for a lot of people but in a world telling us to only pursue what makes us feel happy in the moment, we felt this episode was an important reminder that when it comes to your commitment to marriage, it’s always worth pursuing. We hope that whether you’re engaged, newlyweds, or have been married for a long time you find hope in this episode, knowing that marriage is a beautiful gift and wonderful tool for character refinement, compromise and selflessness- sometimes more than we’d prefer ;) Love you guys!Shawn & Andrew Check out SKIMS best intimates including the Fits Everybody Collection and more at https://www.skims.com/couplethings #skimspartnerBeam Kids is now available online at https://www.shopbeam.com/COUPLETHINGS Take advantage of our exclusive discount of up to 40% off using code COUPLETHINGSFollow our podcast Instagram ▶ https://www.instagram.com/shawnandandrewpods/Subscribe to our newsletter ▶ https://www.familymade.com/newsletterFollow My Instagram ▶ https://www.instagram.com/ShawnJohnsonFollow My Tik Tok ▶ https://www.tiktok.com/@shawnjohnsonShop My LTK Page ▶ https://www.shopltk.com/explore/shawnjohnson Like 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#Marriage #Happiness #Refinement #Relationships #ShawnandAndrewPods(00:00) - our biggest fight ever (02:12) - life updates (04:18) - why we are doing this and how we disagree (12:30) - “the point isn’t the “happiness”, it’s about support”(18:56) - viewing emotions (andrew's pov)(24:00) - being fully known and loved (28:17) - do you run away if there is no happiness? (33:05) - balancing the variables (37:40) - marriage isn’t about your happiness Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we had a blast diving into our bucket lists and talking about all the things we would love to experience as a couple and as a family! We’ve been talking a lot about our bucket lists after getting back from one of our top bucket list experiences which was going to the Olympics as a family! Do you have a bucket list? We would love to know what’s on yours! Let us know in the comments 🙂Love you guys!Shawn & AndrewCheck out https://fractureme.com/ and use our code COUPLE25 for 25% off your first order! Beam Kids is now available online at shopbeam.com/COUPLETHINGS Take advantage of our exclusive discount of up to 40% off using code COUPLETHINGSFollow our podcast Instagram ▶ https://www.instagram.com/shawnandandrewpods/Subscribe to our newsletter ▶ https://www.familymade.com/newsletterFollow My Instagram ▶ https://www.instagram.com/ShawnJohnsonFollow My Tik Tok ▶ https://www.tiktok.com/@shawnjohnsonShop My LTK Page ▶ https://www.shopltk.com/explore/shawnjohnson Like 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we made a new friend we know you’re going to love. Jessica N. Turner is a mom, content creator, blogging veteran, Wall Street Journal Bestseller, award-winning marketing professional, public speaker…you get the idea- she’s amazing! Jessica’s story is anything but ordinary and so is her optimism and perspective on how to get back on your feet. Her new book “I thought it would be better than this” touches on her story of losing her 16-year marriage when her husband came out as gay and how this life-shattering moment gave her the grit and determination to pick up the pieces and choose hope to build a beautiful next chapter. Whether you’ve faced disappointment in dating, at work, in marriage or anywhere else in your life (as we all have) this episode is for you! Love you guys!Shawn and AndrewPre-Order Jessica’s book ▶ https://www.amazon.com/Thought-Would-Better-Than-This/dp/1546006710?crid=1ABSEPXAQYGD4&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.ZsKJLIfZhaQNpPWaO0GVuw45wpa3JvGnqcXwGf3zEhv6uu1-TT3ciytiNWaJT9lKPd7l-E9E5sR4kHTO6MEqtnq93N_n0JhM5kJf9iAzvbL4ZpSwB2JYGezbvfgET36SThCs_JAJBbcvZlg2xmLphB37MW_2ugU8LSgFDHYwTSyTci8h0bDwev9MlB2BIlVLekLiBEUIblvsv1TlQs4CM2eOfG0xwYsw9L8E2HBS75M.MZnf6AKh9gGUEq0YOgiSEdsRkWzg2xbuLAbluuMyMUE&dib_tag=se&keywords=jessica+n+turner&qid=1726166893&sprefix=jessica+n+turne,aps,123&sr=8-1&linkCode=sl1&tag=jessicanturner-20&linkId=f953e9cb675184d11dbd249b56aadabc&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tlFollow Jessica! ▶ https://www.instagram.com/jessicanturner/?hl=enBeam Kids is now available online at https://shopbeam.com/COUPLETHINGS Take advantage of our exclusive discount of up to 40% off using code COUPLETHINGSFollow our podcast Instagram ▶ https://www.instagram.com/shawnandandrewpods/Subscribe to our newsletter ▶ https://www.familymade.com/newsletterFollow My Instagram ▶ https://www.instagram.com/ShawnJohnsonFollow My Tik Tok ▶ https://www.tiktok.com/@shawnjohnsonShop My LTK Page ▶ https://www.shopltk.com/explore/shawnjohnson Like 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#ShawnAndAndrewPods #BookRec #Disappointment #Expectations Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we sat down with critically acclaimed singer songwriter and breakout Country music star, Adam Doleac and his wife and number one supporter, MacKinnon Doleac! We became fast friends with this couple and loved chatting with them so much. Adam opened up about the inspiration behind his latest song “Bar Named Jesus” with Thomas Rhett and talked about how his own marriage often influences his music. Mackinnon shares her perspective on the ups and downs of being a wife and mom while being married to a country star. This couple was so relatable, genuine & fun and the conversation felt the same way :) Love you guys,Shawn & AndrewLearn more about Adam Here ▶https://www.adamdoleac.com/Download' Adam's latest song “Bar Named Jesus” with Thomas Rhett Here ▶ https://stem.ffm.to/barnamedjesusBeam Kids is now available online at shopbeam.com/COUPLETHINGS  Take advantage of our exclusive discount of up to 40% off using code COUPLETHINGSSubscribe 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/shawnjohnson Like 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#AdamDoleac #CoupleThingsInterviews #Marriage #Music  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we decided to do a deep dive into the dating advice we found online and let’s just say…you definitely shouldn’t believe everything you read on the internet! Some of the advice we found online was helpful and some of it we highly disagree with so let us know your thoughts in the comments below! If you're currently in the dating scene, you’ve got this! Someone amazing is going to come along, don’t lose hope :) Love you guys,Shawn & AndrewCheck out https://fractureme.com/ and use our code COUPLE25 for 25% off your first order! Get the best pillow EVER from Lagoon! ▶ https://lagoonsleep.com/pages/lagoon-the-couple-things-podcast-from-shawn-johnson-east-andrew-eastBeam Kids is now available online at shopbeam.com/COUPLETHINGS  Take advantage of our exclusive discount of up to 40% off using code COUPLETHINGSSubscribe 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/shawnjohnson Like 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#Dating #DatingAdvice #DatingTips #OnlineDating #ShawnAndAndrewPods Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today’s episode we dug into the topic of “success” and what that means to both of us these days. This was a pretty deep one! It was cool to reflect on how our views of success have changed over time and talk about how we don’t usually agree with how the world defines “success.” We would love to hear your thoughts on this one so please let us know in the comments if you resonated with this one! We also share some books that have helped us with this topic—check out the links below.Love you guys!Shawn and AndrewGet the best pillow EVER from Lagoon! ▶ https://lagoonsleep.com/pages/lagoon-the-couple-things-podcast-from-shawn-johnson-east-andrew-eastGet a free sample pack from LMNT! ▶ https://DrinkLMNT.com/EASTFAMBeam Kids is now available online at https://shopbeam.com/COUPLETHINGS Take advantage of our exclusive discount of up to 40% off using code COUPLETHINGSOur go-to books ▶ https://amzn.to/4eENfoTFollow our podcast Instagram ▶ https://www.instagram.com/shawnandandrewpods/Subscribe to our newsletter ▶ https://www.familymade.com/newsletterFollow My Instagram ▶ https://www.instagram.com/ShawnJohnsonFollow My Tik Tok ▶ https://www.tiktok.com/@shawnjohnsonShop My LTK Page ▶ https://www.shopltk.com/explore/shawnjohnson Like 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=en00:00 – what’s today’s episode about?01:30 – comment of the day!02:00 – spring break update05:00 – why success?06:55 – shawn’s random thought08:30 – the definition of success12:00 – fulfillment vs. success17:00 – our treasures vs. worldly definitions21:30 – worldly fame, money, titles… vs. happiness and fulfillment25:11 – setting your goals & finding your own “success”28:08 – what success looks like now30:00 – chasing other people’s definitions of success34:25 – everyone has their own story36:08 – is there such a thing as being “extra blessed”?37:26 – is success a choice?38:15 – how do you stay grounded?40:38 – books that have helped us Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices