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Hot Marriage. Cool Parents.EP 182. The Conversation Doug’s been Avoiding with his SiblingsFor the first time on Hot Marriage Cool Parents Doug has both his sister Lyndsay and brother Matt. The 3 of them give you a glimpse of what a Hehner family dinner is like. Later in the episode, Doug brings up his addiction and impact it had on his family. His brother Matt shares the feelings he’s been holding onto for the longest time. This was a much needed conversation to help heal and move forward!Thank you to our friends over at Nutrafol! Take the first step to visib...
2024-06-261h 16Hot Marriage. Cool Parents.Ep 181 Is a Night Nurse a Good Idea and Dougs Sisters Real Thoughts on Doug Marrying a StrangerSome exciting updates regarding the nursery renovation for their twins, and the anticipation for their arrival around October. Hear all about whether the nursery will be done in time, and what other renovation plans they have up their sleeves. Plus, a very special guest joins the podcast this week….Doug’s sister Lyndsay. Hear all about her initial thoughts when Doug told her he was marrying a stranger, the family reaction, and what it was like watching the ceremony take place. Lyndsay shares a never before told story about her interaction with Jamie in the bathroom that day, and what her...
2024-06-1243 minHot Marriage. Cool Parents.Ep 176. Jamie's Blood Test Results are in for our Twins! Doug's Reaction to the end of MAFS.Twins Update....Jamie had her blood tested at the OBGYN, and got a full update on the twins health. They also have in their possession an envelope containing the gender of both babies, and whether they are fraternal or identical. So far they confirmed that 1 is a boy, based on their early detection test from SneekPeek, which was also confirmed by their OBGYN at the 12 week appointment. Hear all about what is next for baby 2 reveal, how the kids reacted to the first gender reveal, and when the 2nd gender will be announced. Later in the episode, Doug gives his...
2024-04-1728 minHot Marriage. Cool Parents.Ep 173 Doug's Revealing Conversation with his MomA very special guest joins HMCP LIVE! Doug’s mom Bonnie co hosts this episode and reveals some very interesting thoughts on Doug as a kid, what it was like finding out that Jamie and Doug were pregnant, and her reaction when she found out it is TWINS! Doug and his mom go through everything from bed wetting, her thoughts on Married at First Sight, her feelings when she found out Doug was going on a show, and so much more. Doug also uses this time to get deep with his mom, and apologize for the hurt he caused as he ba...
2024-03-2741 minHot Marriage. Cool Parents.Ep 163 We Just Did Acupuncture to Help with Fertility! Plus, Doug learns all about his Feminine Side with our Special GuestJamie and Doug share an update on what Fertility Tips they have completed, with the latest being Acupuncture! Hear all about Jamie’s experience, and what the road ahead would look like continuing that treatment. Plus, the most requested topic for HMCP is giving a Married at First Sight review of the current Season 17. Jamie and Doug share their thoughts and predictions thus far, and Doug vents about the biggest frustration he has with the MAFS couples over the past few seasons. Later in the episode, Doug chats with Gillian Pothier, whose work centers around the understanding of Feminine and Mas...
2023-12-141h 20Hot Marriage. Cool Parents.Ep 160 Pregnancy Test Reveal, and Top Fertility Tips to Try, DM’d from our Frans!Jamie and Doug detail their previous months effort in trying to conceive. Jamie recently took a pregnancy test, and go over the results. Trying to conceive is more than a journey, it is an emotional roller coaster. For many couples, there are far more negative results and losses than there are positive results in getting pregnant. Jamie shared much of her fertility journey through her social media, and Doug and Jamie highlight the TOP Fertility Tips that their Frans DM’d. Everything from Accupuncture, to Maca Root, to Mucinex, Castor Oil, and more! Doug did a bit of research and detailed t...
2023-11-2356 minHot Marriage. Cool Parents.Ep 158 How Being your Own Advocate and Learning to Love and Accept Yourself Changed Jamie's LifeJamie and Doug give a recap of their recent trip to Nashville TN where they participated in a speaking event with the Family Made Network. They ran into a fan who noticed the week absence, and Jamie and Doug address what happened. After that, Jamie mentioned that she had a major breakthrough and self-reflection recently. Jamie has been very open about struggles with mental health, and how post-Partum depression affected the last few years after having her son Hendrix in 2020. Jamie reflected on how much pressure she was under, always being in survival mode and, and how often she said...
2023-11-091h 04Hot Marriage. Cool Parents.Ep. 157 Sleep training our kids & honoring the memory of our two girlfrans.Jamie and Doug took an online course to help tackle the challenges with putting their 6yr old and 3yr old to bed. For the last 6 + months, they have struggled with catering to their kids during bedtime. Doug had a routine with Hendrix that would take 45 minutes, and include rubbing his back, and staying in his room until he was nearly asleep. Jamie would lay in bed with Henley and read, and then try to fall asleep to sleep stories. Doug is very anti-letting the kids sleep in their bed. Both Jamie and Doug were waking up multiple times a night, whe...
2023-10-2553 minHot Marriage. Cool Parents.Ep. 156 Jamie may be over a 30 Year Grudge! Plus, our 3-year-old now refuses to stay in his bed/crib and has not had a full night sleep in 2 weeks…& neither have we!!Jamie and Doug go through the most recent and BEST trip up to see Jamie’s side of the family. The family went up to celebrate the life of her recently deceased grandmother, and while there in upstate NY, may have made a MAJOR breakthrough with the on-again off-again relationship with Jamie’s mom. They discuss how they saw Jamie’s mom more on this trip than the previous 10 years combined! Jamie and Doug talk about some much-needed healing that took place and moving past some absolutely tragic childhood experiences. Plus, Doug mentions the regression with their 3-year-old son’s sleeping. ...
2023-10-1857 minHot Marriage. Cool Parents.Ep. 152 Fertility, Our Near-Divorce Story, and a Peek Inside Married at First Sight; Answering Questions from our Instagram DM’sJamie and Doug take on some very personal questions and comments submitted to them through Instagram. Hear about where they are at on their fertility journey, and Jamie shares her eye-opening Telehealth call with an At-Risk OBGYN. She discusses whether there is still a chance to conceive naturally, or if IVF is their best option for the immediate future. Doug and Jamie also answer for the first time how they were on the verge of divorce while Jamie was 6 1/2 months pregnant with their first child. They also touch on how Jamie finally found her dad by matching with his sister o...
2023-09-1358 minHot Marriage. Cool Parents.Ep. 150 How a Friend with Terminal Cancer Changed Jamie’s Life ForeverJamie and Doug discuss their extremely challenging past week. Jamie found out her Grandmother passed away, which was the first time someone she had known all her life had passed. Jamie talks about their relationship, and we learn more about their family dynamic. She opens up about how her grandmother’s passing has, in a way, helped reconnect Jamie and her mom. Hear about Jamie’s 3-hour phone call with her mother, and how this may have positively impacted her mother’s outlook on life. Jamie also had a girlfriend Sarah pass away a few days later from ovarian cancer. Dou...
2023-08-301h 01Hot Marriage. Cool Parents.Ep. 146 The Fertility Specialist Results that we were NOT expecting! Is it possible for us to conceive naturally?Jamie and Doug go over the long-awaited results from their 3rd fertility specialist appointment, where we learn about Jamie’s blood disorder and Doug’s second sperm analysis….Can they still conceive naturally? Plus, Jamie and Doug talk about the fallout from the last episode about Doug's near-death overdose, and the mixed reaction over the admission. Doug touches on how many people reached out with their own addiction stories, and what it means to share something that would normally be considered “Too Private.” We’d like to thank Needed, the sponsor of today's episode! Needed is the l...
2023-08-0255 minHot Marriage. Cool Parents.Ep. 143 Is Doug’s Addiction Treatment Really Working? How to handle your daughter saying she learned a curse word in school? Inspirational chat with the Willardson Fam!Doug discusses how he feels after starting his Sublocade treatment for opioid addiction, and his symptoms that are cause for concern. Also, Jamie and Doug find out that their daughter learned her first curse word in school, and how she tried to keep it as a secret from Jamie. Plus, their amazing guests Shannon and Chase Willardson discuss their 2 daughters EXTREMELY RARE genetic disease (About 15 people worldwide have this), and their fertility challenges in trying to have a 4th child!Follow along with us below!Jamie's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamienotis/?hl=e...
2023-07-121h 21Hot Marriage. Cool Parents.Ep. 141 The Nashville School Shooting – Shawn Johnson and Andrew East Talk About Their Horrifying Experience | Doug Gives an Update on His Addiction Recovery JourneyShawn Johnson and Andrew East live very close to the school where the horrifying Nashville shooting took place. Gun Violence is very scary, and they detail their thoughts of that terrible day. Doug shares further about being mentally ready to conquer his battle with addiction.Jamie explains further about her mom’s drug addiction, how she is better understanding it, and her belief that drug addicts aren’t bad. It’s the drugs that are “bad.” If you know anyone who has struggled with addiction you can seek help...
2023-06-281h 15Hot Marriage. Cool Parents.Ep. 140 Doug’s 10+ Year Battle with Addiction & His Start to Breaking FreeNot many people know this but Doug has been battling opioid addiction since the early 2000’s and this year he started taking the first steps to break free of this addiction. Jamie and Doug open up about very personal, raw details of their lives.If you know anyone who has struggled with addiction you can seek help here:SAMHSA National Helpline: 1-800-662-4357Confidential free help, from public health agencies, to find substance use treatment and information. Follow along with us b...
2023-06-211h 04Hot Marriage. Cool Parents.Ep. 136 Can Couples Therapy Save Our Marriage?In today’s episode, we get candid about a time when divorce was in the cards for us and share how our couple’s therapist made us aware that it wasn’t realistic to count on one person to be everything to each of us. You’ll hear how our therapist managed to identify that Doug’s habit of speaking in an announcer’s voice is stonewalling, and how she showed us that it is damaging to our relationship. The purpose of this podcast is to connect with you! We tell you how we learn and grow from your contribution...
2021-09-131h 05Hot Marriage. Cool Parents.Ep. 132 Unveiling The Curtain, Unmasking Doug, & Talking ALL About Our Juicy Past Relationships!In today’s episode, we pull back the curtain on Jamie and Doug's past, and some of the experiences in her and Doug's life which have shaped how they both view and interact with the world. Jamie shares the guidance that her therapist has given her regarding managing her workload in order to protect her mental health. Also, we take a look at Jamie’s previous relationships and the influence that these have had on her. On a lighter note, prompted by a listener’s comment, we also pull back the curtain on Doug and Jamie’s experiences in the worl...
2021-08-0753 minHot Marriage. Cool Parents.Ep. 131 Doug & Jamie Share Recent Vulnerable Moments & Thoughts on the Stereotype of “Celebrity”Welcome back to Hot Marriage. Cool Parents! In this week’s episode, we catch up with both Doug and Jamie. We are currently still in Cortland, New York visiting Jamie’s family, and have had to recover from an unfortunate bout of illness that’s been doing the rounds! Life is still crazy and we are both very much looking forward to being in one place for more than a few days!After a quick rundown of how our family has been doing, we spend some time on feedback from our listeners. Doug gives a shou...
2021-07-3141 minHot Marriage. Cool Parents.Ep. 130 A Trip To Jamie’s Hometown Brings Back Raw Thoughts & Dark Memories. Plus, Jamie Talks Hollywood Gossip With Her MAFS Unfiltered Makeup Artist In LA!Join us on our car ride to Upstate NY to visit Jamie's family after not seeing them for SO LONG! Jamie and Doug talk about her past and how she and her siblings have overcome so much, and Jamie also shares her exciting conversation with her makeup artist Alisha. She gives some REALLY fantastic tips on skincare and also she and Jamie give some good true crime suggestions! Don't miss this ep!And thank you to our sponsors:Credit Karma - Take the stress away and use Credit Karma today! Go to...
2021-07-2647 minHot Marriage. Cool Parents.Ep. 129 MAFS Drama in the Hehner Family Unveiled and Remembering Our Angel Baby Boy, Johnathan, in HeavenSo Jamie is out in LA (by the time this airs she will *hopefully* be home!) so Doug is going solo for this ep, but if you are a MAFS fan in the least, this is the episode for you! Doug brings his brother Matt on the podcast to chat allllll about how they felt when Doug first told them he was going on the show, their first impressions of Jamie, and SO much more!!!! This is a super insightful episode into some parts of Doug and Jamie's life that haven't been shared much if at all!...
2021-07-1942 minHot Marriage. Cool Parents.Ep. 127 It's the Doug & Jamie Show!!! Starring Doug Hehner & Jamie Otis! 🤪Happy 4th of July everyone!We are super excited to hang out with you guys and just talk a little bit together almost like we are sitting with ya in your living room! This week we spend some time chatting about the Free Britney movement - what are your thoughts on it? Let us know by emailing teamjamie@jamieotis.com!Doug and Jamie also chat about Jamie's struggles to make friends and how things are going with getting the house ready to *hopefully* rent!!Thank you to our sponsors:gohenry...
2021-07-0536 minHot Marriage. Cool Parents.Ep. 123 Jamie's Suicidal Thoughts & How to Heal Your Inner Child Part 2We've got Lavinia Brown back for part 2 this week! We are chatting more about healing the inner child and some practical ways to reparent our inner child that sometimes tries to take over. In the outro, Jamie shares her thoughts and opinions about the interview.Before we share the rest of the interview, Jamie shares her difficult and ongoing struggles with depression and thoughts of suicide. She talks about how it is important to try to help others because sometimes we all need a smile. (02:16)13:14 - Can you share...
2021-06-0735 minHot Marriage. Cool Parents.Ep. 121 Doug and Jamie Have An Intense Therapy Session with Dr. Lyons Part 2!So we really debated sharing some parts of this interview, but we always feel like it's really important AND needed these days to be transparent. So today we are sharing the good, the bad, and the ugly! We really hope this helps someone who is struggling ❤️Before we share the interview, we give an update on house hunting in NJ, Hendrix's 1st Birthday Party, and much more!Don't miss next week's episode and for all things HMCP check out our Instagram handles:Hot Marriage. Cool...
2021-05-2446 minHot Marriage. Cool Parents.Ep. 120 Doug & Jamie Have An Intense Heart to Heart with Each Other with the Help of Relationship Coach Dr. Gertrude Lyons Part 1Dr. Gertrude Lyons, the woman who is rewriting the mothercode, & helping women heal the mother wound is our guest today! Dr. Gertrude Lyons is a Master Life Coach and Relationship Expert with over 20 years of experience. Through her Rewriting The Mother Code initiative, which challenges the traditional notions of motherhood and womanhood, Dr. Lyons has become a national mothering revolutionary. She challenges the myths surrounding womanhood, mothering, and the very notion of what it means to be a mother. It’s Dr. Lyon’s belief that the concept that all women have a “mother code” instilled in them—which is the cur...
2021-05-1749 minHot Marriage. Cool Parents.Ep. 118 How Jamie Found Forgiveness for Her Mom, Final MAFS Recap Before The Finale, Plus Another Intimate Reading from Psychic Trish!!Before we bring Psychic Trish on for another reading, Jamie shares how she found forgiveness for her mom after so many difficult years, and Doug and Jamie recap the most recent MAFS episode (the finale is almost here!!!)Thank you to our sponsors:Canva Pro - Design like a pro with Canva Pro! Right now, you can get a FREE 45-day extended trial when you use my promo code! Just go to canva.me/hotmarriage!AnaLuisa Jewelry - Go to analuisa.com/hotmarriagemd to...
2021-05-0351 minHot Marriage. Cool Parents.Ep. 117 Jamie Confronts Doug about Mysterious Phone Call, MAFS Recap, & Touching Chat with LGBTQIA+ Advocate, Gena Jaffe!Today on the podcast we will be discussing a super important topic! Gena (pronounced "Jenna") Jaffe is a mom and lawyer. She and her wife did reciprocal IVF for both of their kiddos - her wife's eggs in Gena's oven. While Gena is a lawyer, she came to learn that there are so many steps involved in the parenting process for a lesbian couple so Gena created a business to help educate the LGBTQIA+ community. Her new business, Connecting Rainbows, is an organization that helps those in the LGBTQIA+ community start, grow and protect their families by offering legal and...
2021-04-261h 11Hot Marriage. Cool Parents.Ep. 116 Doug & Jamie Share Never Before Heard Details Concerning Their Marriage and Psychic Trish Is Back to Reveal More Secrets about Their Relationship!Psychic Trish is back for a 2nd part of the interview that focuses more on current life - specifically Doug and Jamie’s relationship, insecurities, etc. To be very honest, we went back and forth as to whether we even wanted to share this episode, but we hope that hearing our open conversation will encourage others to speak openly about their concerns as well. Before Trish comes on, we share about how you can get a free coffee on us! Listen to the intro to find out more info!! (starts at 02:45 ;)) 21:53 - Wel...
2021-04-1955 minHot Marriage. Cool Parents.Ep. 115 Jamie and Doug Give Update, Recap MAFS, & Guest Psychic Trish Reveals Messages to Jamie From The Dead Part 1Okay we are so excited for our guest today...the episode is definitely going to look a little different! Today we have Trish Saulnier, a Psychic Medium, Tarot, Palmist on the podcast! She has over 30 years of experience and has provided celebrity readings for 90 day Fiance cast members, Mama June, Sonja Morgan from Real Housewives of New York, & so many more! The results were very positive and insightful & I am so excited to be read today! Before we bring Trish on, we share a MAFS update and our predictions! What a season! Also, Jamie is a...
2021-04-121h 10Hot Marriage. Cool Parents.Ep. 114 Shocking Married At First Sight Update & COVID VACCINE Explained By Expert Microbiologist, Jessica Malaty RiveraWe are thrilled to have Jessica Malaty Rivera on Hot Marriage. Cool Parents. today! She’s an infectious disease epidemiologist & science communicator. Her specialty is in translating complex scientific concepts into impactful, judgment-free and accessible information for a diverse audience.Between her day jobs and being a full-time momma to her 2 kiddos, she also dedicates several hours a week to promoting science literacy and debunking misinformation on social media! We are SO happy to have her here to talk all about the COVID vaccine! Before we chat all the things with Dr. Jessica, Doug’s mom is...
2021-04-041h 17Hot Marriage. Cool Parents.Ep. 113 Married At First Sight Update and Controversial Review & Sexless in the City Author Kat Harris Dishes on Dating, Singleness, and Healthy Biblical Sexual EthicsWe are SUPER excited to share with you Doug’s chat with boss-babe, Kat Harris! She is the host of The Refined Collective Podcast, and Co-Founder of the online publication The Refined Woman. She coaches and equips women all over the world in dating, relationships, singleness, sexuality, faith and how to build a renewed and healthy biblical sexual ethic rooted in freedom, truth and grace as opposed to the oh-so-common shame and fear narratives so many experienced growing up in evangelical culture. She is also an author (spoiler alert, her first book Sexless in the City will hit bookstores Ap...
2021-03-291h 18Hot Marriage. Cool Parents.Ep. 112 Jamie Chats All Things Married at First Sight & Gives a Hehner Family Update Followed by Toxic Positivity & Fatphobia Discussion with Raffela MancusoAs Jamie continues on her own journey to become more body positive, we are reminded daily that this is a shared space and there are SO many different stories and journeys. Body positivity is more than just about size...it is also about race, gender, etc. This week we have the amazing Raffela Mancuso on the podcast. Raffela is a mental illness activist and diet culture DISRUPTOR who uses social media to center people who are living in marginalized bodies, while also sharing about her own personal journey. She’s trying to be compassionate with herself during this pandemic, an...
2021-03-221h 13Hot Marriage. Cool Parents.Ep. 110 Married At First Sight Ep 7 Recap & Mikayla Petty Shares Her Journey from Joining the US Air Force, Battling Atypical Anorexia & Suicidal Thoughts, to Becoming an ED Recovery CoachContinuing with our topic of body positivity, we have another AMAZING guest on, and she is allll about telling it like it is! Mikayla Petty prides herself on giving “no b.s.”; especially surrounding topics on body image, mental health, and motherhood. She is a proud woman of color who is now a veteran and also comes from a military household. She is also a mommy, wife, creator, and Eating Disorder Recovery coach. We are so excited to have her on!Before Mikayla comes on, Big Doug and Bonnie are telling ALLLL their opinions on th...
2021-03-011h 10Hot Marriage. Cool Parents.Ep. 109 MAFS Ep 6 Crazy Recap Plus Trisha Taylor Shares How She Defied The Odds Having A Baby Being 2 Ft. 10 In. Tall with Osteogenesis ImperfectaAs we continue with the theme of body positivity, we will continue to have AMAZING guests that radiate just that! Today we have Trisha Taylor on the podcast, a wife, mom, and blogger who continues to share about the blessings and the struggles of being a disabled woman. Trisha has Osteogenesis Imperfecta which is a brittle bone disorder which means she has had over 600 broken bones and seven surgeries! She is 2ft. 10in tall and only weigh 60lbs and 5 years ago she defied the odds and became pregnant!! She is SUCH AN INSPIRATION & we are extremely happy to be...
2021-02-201h 06Hot Marriage. Cool Parents.Ep. 107 Married At First Sight Weddings Recap and America’s Next Top Model’s Nastasia Scott Cancels Snapback Culture!Okay so our guest today is a mama of two boys, she’s an entrepreneur, life coach, former teacher, and former model. Her name is Nastasia and she is the founder of a movement called Cancel Snapback Culture. The movement calls to eliminate the pressure women feel to "snap back" to their pre-baby bodies, and instead prioritize mental health. She also does so much to help support black moms which is SO important. Nastasia is truly a powerhouse and we are so happy to have her on to talk all about why saying things like “bouncing back” or “snapping back” ar...
2021-02-081h 19Hot Marriage. Cool Parents.Ep. 106 Exciting Recap on Ep 2 of MAFS and Anna Sweeney, Modern Dietitian, Convinces Us To Rethink ALL Things Diets!This week on the podcast we are continuing with body image and body positivity, and we have a very special guest on to talk with us allll about our relationship with FOOD. Anna Sweeney is Certified Eating Disorder RD & Supervisor as well as an Intuitive Eating Counselor. She holds an INCREDIBLE space on Instagram and has an amazing business called Whole Life Nutrition where she holds counseling sessions, therapy sessions, and really bridges the gap between mindfulness and eating. We are OBSESSED!!!!5:23 - Special Guests, Doug and Bonnie Hehner, come share their opinions about...
2021-01-301h 24Hot Marriage. Cool Parents.Ep. 105 Surprise Guests Recap MAFS & March of Dimes Mother Dani Kilgore Shares Her Heartache and Heartfelt Story in Becoming a MotherDani is a mom and a huge advocate for March of Dimes which has a very special place in Jamie’s heart at the moment because of her nephew Trevor who was born at 24 weeks. Dani’s story is ABSOLUTELY heartwarming and heartbreaking all at the same time. She is a powerhouse and SO inspiring so we are excited to share our chat with you! 8:45 - Special Guests, Doug and Bonnie Hehner, come share their opinions about this MAFS season!39:47 - Welcome to HMCP, Dani!39:50 - Jamie asks Dani to share her pe...
2021-01-231h 19Hot Marriage. Cool Parents.Ep. 104 Transracial Adoption, Miscarriage, and Rainbow Babies with Jamie’s Girlfran, Jeena Wilder!We are super excited to share this raw and very vulnerable conversation we were able to have with Jeena Wilder. She’s not only a mama to 4 kiddos, but she is an ultimate boss babe! Her family is truly the modern all American family and it is so inspiring! She absolutely radiates positivity over on IG! Jeena and her hubby are an interracial couple with four beautiful children; one adopted and the others biological, but alllll loved the same! 5:59 - Jeena shares about life right now and also shares some exciting news!15:12 - Jeen...
2021-01-161h 10Hot Marriage. Cool Parents.Ep. 103 EMMY NOMINATED Actress & Desperate Housewife, Marcia Cross, Tells Us ALLLL About Her Fight With Anal Cancer & Spreading Awareness for HPV!Today we are SO LUCKY to have the beautiful and insanely talented, Marcia Cross on the podcast! She is someone we are sure A LOT of you know...if you used to watch Desperate Housewives, or you’re into soap operas we are sure you know who she is! ;) Marcia Cross is an Emmy Nominated Actress & a 2-Time Screen Actors Guild Award winner! Along with being an incredible actress, she is a mama to twins and an anal cancer survivor. Jamie met her through her work with HPV Alliance where we try to spread awareness on...
2021-01-0957 minHot Marriage. Cool Parents.Ep. 99 Show Me The Money! Financial Guru Rachel Cruze Tells Us What We Can Do!We are really eager to share our chat with Rachel Cruze with you guys! Do you ever feel like no matter what you do, you never have any extra money? Well then this episode is for you! Rachel Cruze is a 2-time #1 national bestselling author, a financial EXPERT, and the host of the Rachel Cruze show. Since 2010 Rachel has served at Ramsey Solutions where she teaches people to avoid debt, save money, budget, and how to win with money at any stage in life. She’s authored 3 bestselling books, including Love Your Life, Not Theirs, and...
2020-12-0753 minHot Marriage. Cool Parents.Ep. 90 Speech Therapy EXPERTS Brooke & Bridget Can Help Your Kiddos Talk!Brooke & Bridget, sisters, speech therapists, and mommies to their own kiddos are our guests today! In 2012, the sisters opened up their private practice for speech therapy in California, and in 2018 they started an Instagram account to help parents help their kiddos develop their language & communication skills! Before we bring Brooke and Bridget on, Doug and Jamie chat about the struggle to have sex (but they finally did!) and Jamie shares what she does to be able to always love her body and feel positive! Show Notes:02:37 - Doug and Jamie...
2020-09-2855 minHot Marriage. Cool Parents.Ep. 88 - From Trailer Living to Yale Graduate - How Our Guest Mary Marantz Beat The OddsWe are super excited to welcome on to our podcast today the amazing Mary Marantz! She is a rockstar podcast host, speaker, and author! She grew up in a single-wide trailer in rural West Virginia. The first of her immediate family to go to college, she went on to earn a law degree from the nation's top-ranked law school, Yale. After ditching six-figure-salary law firm offers in London and New York, she started a business with her hubby, Justin. Together they have built a successful online education platform for creative entrepreneurs and She is also the host of the...
2020-09-1452 minHot Marriage. Cool Parents.Ep. 87 Married at First Sight Make Up Artist Chat!Hot Marriage. Cool Parents is coming to you live from LA this week!! Last weekend, Jamie went to LA to shoot for Married at First Sight: Unfiltered and she finally got to catch up with the whole crew! We are really excited to share this conversation between Alisha, Jamie's WONDERFUL makeup artist & Jamie!But first, Doug and chat about first impressions of the new MAFS couples meeting face to face, what life has been like at their new Florida home, not having sex for close to a year and so much more!Henley even comes...
2020-09-071h 01Hot Marriage. Cool Parents.Ep. 86 - One of Our Super Frans Finds His Family Through DNA Test After Hearing Jamie’s Story!Hot Marriage. Cool Parents is coming to you live from Florida for the next few months! Doug and Jamie are super excited to be in the sunny weather! It is going to be fun trying to get the house all set up! We are really excited to share this interview with you today! We brought on some of our awesome frans, Tim & Kelli Dexter, to share a really inspiring story! For those of you who don’t know, after over 30 years of searching Jamie finally found her father through a DNA servi...
2020-08-3138 minHot Marriage. Cool Parents.Ep. 85 Surrogacy Blogger Breanna Lockwood Chooses Her MOM As Her Surrogate!Breanna Lockwood, mama to be, IG blogger, and fertility awareness advocate and her mama, Julie Loving are our guests today! Breanna has a VERY special story to share with us today, one that is unique and beautiful! After going through a difficult journey to getting pregnant, Breanna turned to surrogacy and let’s just say, she found her PERFECT MATCH! Today we are interviewing Breanna and her mama, Julie Loving, aka, Breanna’s SURROGATE! Before we bring Breanna on, Doug and Jamie chat about what's been going on with life lately, including Henley's 3rd birthday, HPV update, and tr...
2020-08-2458 minHot Marriage. Cool Parents.Ep. 84 The Hilarious & Amazing Actress and Comedian Lauren Lapkus Talks Hollywood Life Under Quarantine & Her Love for MAFS!We are SO excited to have the absolutely HILARIOUS Lauren Lapkus with us on the podcast today! Oh my goodness, this girl is SO talented! She's an American actress, comedian, and impressionist and she is known for portraying Susan Fischer on Orange is the New Black and Jess in the HBO series Crashing, and she is the BIGGEST star of Jamie's favorite movie on Netflix, the Wrong Missy! She's also a MAFS fan! Wow - we are thrilled to be able to chat with her! Welcome, Lauren! Before we bring Lauren on, Doug gives an u...
2020-08-1754 minHot Marriage. Cool Parents.Ep. 83 The Incredible Dibs Baer DISHES With Us About Celebs and MAFS!SO excited to have Dibs Baer on the podcast with us today! She's one of our favorite people in the whole wide world! She's an L.A. based entertainment writer and author/co-author of many great books, including Wifey 101 - Jamie's book! One of our favorites that she wrote is Lady Tigers in the Concrete Jungle! Check it out! Dibs had a 15 year stretch in NYC and was the executive editor of In Touch Weekly and worked on staff at Cosmo Girl, Lifetime and Ladies Home Journal - you won't even believe the people that she interviewed!!!
2020-08-101h 01Hot Marriage. Cool Parents.Ep. 82 How the Inspiring and Strong Sangela Martins Won A TOUGH Battle With Ovarian Cancer WHILE PREGNANT!We are SUPER blessed to have Sangela Martins, mama of 2, wife, and ovarian cancer survivor on HMCP today! Sangela’s story is unique because when she was pregnant with her second kiddo, she was diagnosed with ovarian cancer after doctors spotted a cyst on her ovary at her 14-week pregnancy scan. She and her daughter fought through it and now she has a beautiful baby and is cancer-free! We are SO happy for her! Sangela uses her platform to spread awareness about ovarian cancer and we hope that it helps any ladies right now that are fighting a similar ba...
2020-08-0353 minHot Marriage. Cool Parents.Ep. 81 YouTube Stars Harold & Rachel Earls Chat With Us About Mt. Everest, Relationships, & SO MUCH MORE!We are SUPER excited to share this podcast episode with you guys! We got the opportunity to talk with Harold and Rachel Earls from the Earls Family Vlogs on YouTube! Guys, they are SO incredibly inspiring! They are authors, youtubers, and parents to Wyatt and Leo. Rachel spends her time vlogging and running her successful business, Earl’s Family Foundation. Captain Harold is an active duty Army Officer currently serving as the commander of the guard of the tomb of the unknown soldier. Their YouTube channel has over ½ a million subscribers and its where they love God, love people, mak...
2020-07-251h 03Hot Marriage. Cool Parents.Ep. 80 Real Talk with Rock Star Birthing Doula and Former Bachelor Contestant, Liz Sandoz!We are SO lucky to have the amazingly beautiful Liz Sandoz with us on the podcast today! She’s a birth doula, she’s a podcaster of Miraculous Mamas, a wife, and a former Bachelor contestant. Liz’s podcast is all about empowering women through education and storytelling. She aims to bring light to the trying to conceive community and different pregnancy journeys in general and she also is pregnant herself and due in just a few weeks! Welcome, Liz! Before we bring Liz on, Doug and Jamie have some fun playing this or that and lea...
2020-07-1849 minHot Marriage. Cool Parents.Ep. 79 Lifesaving Parenting Tips from Toddler Experts - Big Little Feelings! Part 2We’re so glad you guys LOVED Kristin and Deena from Big Little Feelings! We didn’t get to share all of the questions we discussed last week, so here are the other parts to the interview! We cannot stop talking about how helpful these ladies are and just how much they have saved our SANITY! Show Notes: 02:30 - Jamie shares that there is a different dynamic in this MAFS season! Don’t miss it!03:14 - Jamie asks if it is good or bad to try to manipulate your kids int...
2020-07-1431 minHot Marriage. Cool Parents.Ep. 78 Lifesaving Parenting Tips from Toddler Experts - Big Little Feelings! Part 1Doug and I aren’t always on the same page when it comes to parenting. We really try to make the rules together and stick to them so that we are a united front with these kids, but sometimes we find ourselves in situations where we literally have no idea what to do! We are SUPER lucky this week to be able to have toddler EXPERTS, Kristin and Deena, on the podcast this week! Deena is a child therapist and a parent coach, and Kristin is a momma of two toddlers. Together they share the most...
2020-07-0637 minHot Marriage. Cool Parents.Ep. 77 Jamie & Doug Answer Your Questions on Sex, Family Plans, and Everything in Between! Part 2You guys had so many awesome questions and we didn’t get to nearly all of them last week so we are back again this week to answer more!! We’re wide open books over here! Show Notes: 04:05 - Q1 - Will you be doing a homebirth for your future pregnancies?09:44 - Q2 - What’s going on with your sex life? 13:52 - Q3 - Jamie, what is your last name? Is it Otis or Hehner?16:21 - Q4 - Do you stay in touch with your MAFS f...
2020-06-2836 minHot Marriage. Cool Parents.Ep. 76 Jamie & Doug Answer Your Questions on Sex, Family Plans, and Everything in Between! Part 1You guys have lots of questions for us and we are answering all the things! We are excited for you to get to know us more :) And Hendrix is podcasting with us this week! AND! You guys had so many awesome questions that we didn’t get to them all, so there will definitely be a part 2 in the very near future! Show Notes:03:20 - Jamie shares that Hendrix is officially 1 month old! He weighs 12 lbs and 6.5 oz! Big Boy!05:53 - Jamie talks about how Doug sleeps like...
2020-06-2040 minHot Marriage. Cool Parents.Ep. 75 How Teen Mom Yasmyn Switzer Became a BOSS BABE!This week on the podcast we have 19 year old boss BABE and YouTube sensation, Yasmyn Switzer! She is a teen momma of 2 and SO inspiring! She comes on the show to talk to us about her story and how she has overcome SO MUCH in life! But first, Doug and Jamie give an update on how parenting two is going, and they surprise FaceTime Doug’s brother, Matt and his wife, Carrie, to talk about food allergies! Show Notes: 01:18 - Henley is in a sleep...
2020-06-1555 minHot Marriage. Cool Parents.Ep. 73 Very Emotional Fourth Trimester During a PandemicFair warning - this is a really raw and vulnerable episode! The 4th trimester has been ROUGH to say the least. But we WILL make it through - together! Show Notes: 01:07 - Jamie shares that it really is hard having a baby during the pandemic!03:41 - Jamie shares that parenting a second child is still difficult and it feels like a whole new world!04:55 - Doug and Jamie talk about how they are trying really hard to make sure that their kids don’t feel like they have to comp...
2020-06-0524 minHot Marriage. Cool Parents.Ep. 72 Jamie and Doug's Home Birth Story QuarantinedBaby Hendrix is here!!! This episode is all about our home birth, and we get into ALL the details about what happened that day! He came SO fast!!! We’re recording from our bedroom on this episode because Jamie is still taking it easy, so you will hear baby Hendrix and Gracie some in the background! We’re definitely learning to adjust with 2 kiddos :)
Show Notes:
02:00 - Jamie shares that next week’s episode will be all about the 4th trimester - PSA it might get a little intimate!
03:10 - Doug shares that even with all the crazy it was SUCH a gr...
2020-05-2144 minHot Marriage. Cool Parents.Ep. 71 Married at First Sight S10 Bachelor Derek Sherman is BACK with a special Q&A Session; Things just got personal!America’s most eligible and favorite bachelor is BACK! Derek Sherman is on again to answer ALL of your questions! A lot of you wanted to know if he is single and ready to mingle...listen to find out! :)
Before Derek comes on, Doug shares the *hopefully last* pregnancy update and raves about how absolutely incredible Jamie is as a mother, entrepreneur, wife, and so many things! He also shares how potty training Henley is going!
Show Notes:
00:36 - Doug shares they have 1 week (or less) left til baby Hayes will be here!
01:43 - Doug says that he doesn’t think an...
2020-05-1141 minHot Marriage. Cool Parents.Ep. 70 Married at First Sight s10 STAR Derek Sherman Brings the Fire! Real Talk on Staying Married, Getting a Divorce & Everything in BetweenWe are so excited to welcome a GUY onto our podcast! It’s been a while! Welcome, Derek to Hot Marriage, Cool Parents! Derek was a cast member of Season 10 of MAFS. He’s a fan favorite, an avid dreamer, hopeless romantic, an all around awesome guy! He shares his experience on MAFS and what he is up to now!
Oh, and he’s America’s most ELIGIBLE bachelor!
Before Derek comes on, Doug tells everyone about their last minute plans for their home birth and his excitement! Doug shares their progress on finding a baby name and wait for it…..they...
2020-05-0455 minHot Marriage. Cool Parents.Ep. 69 Married At First Sights Fan Favorite Mindy Shiben Tells All! The Good, Bad, & Ugly of Getting Married At First Sight!Put your hands up in the air and welcome MAFS Alum from Season 10, Mindy Shiben! She is here to chat ALL things MAFS and tell us what’s new!
Mindy Shiben aka America’s Sweetheart joins us today. She is hands down one of the most caring, genuine, and mature cast members from MAFS. She’s a super talented figure skating coach and honestly an all around catch.
Before Mindy comes on, we share pregnancy updates (including getting tested for COVID-19!) and Jamie gets real about some struggles she is dealing with during this difficult time. Doug and Jamie also give a MA...
2020-04-2756 minHot Marriage. Cool Parents.Ep. 68 Bachelor's Bekah Martinez Choosing Unmedicated Birth and Chatting with Our MidwifeToday we are super excited to welcome to our show the beautiful SUPER-Mom and Boss Babe, Bekah Martinez!
Bekah Martinez was on the Bachelor and after she was on the Bachelor, she started dating Gray and got pregnant within a couple months (their first couple dates!). We are excited to talk to her about her birthing center birth story as well as her future plans for a home-birth with her current pregnancy!
Before Bekah comes on, we share with you guys the initial phone call Doug and Jamie had with a home-birth midwife - who they have since hired!
DISCLAIMER....This in...
2020-04-191h 21Hot Marriage. Cool Parents.Ep. 67 Jamie and Doug's Birth Plan for Baby #2!It’s the Doug and Jamie show today! We are super excited to share with listeners our decision on having a HOME BIRTH! We have done tons of research and are ready to share the facts with you!
No matter what decision our awesome listeners make in their birth plans, we want you to know that we support you ALL! We just wanted to share the facts we’ve learned in case anyone else is weighing the options during this crazy time! As always, make sure you are talking with your doctors and with other professionals when weighing all of the op...
2020-04-1142 minHot Marriage. Cool Parents.Ep. 66 NYC Nurse & What its like on the Front Lines of Covid-19We are living in such strange times right now and there is a lot of uncertainty with having a baby during this time! We are excited to welcome on to today’s episode an amazing nurse friend of Jamie’s who is here to share the good, the bad, and the ugly of what is happening in the labor and delivery unit because of the corona-virus!
Before their guest comes on, Jamie and Doug chat about her pregnancy symptoms, how baby boy is growing so much,
Later in the episode, they speak with Sara Maher, RN at Columbia Presbyterian Hospital in NY...
2020-04-051h 00Hot Marriage. Cool Parents.Ep 61 Super Bowl Complaints PLUS Beth & Jamie from Married at First Sight S09Doug and Jamie cover traveling with the Coronavirus, and discuss who are the people that complain to the FCC about the Superbowl Half Time show this year. After that, Elisabeth & Jamie, stars of Season 9 Married at First Sight tells us all about life after MAFS. Here about their newlywed struggles, what compelled them to move across country to the West Coast. More importantly, they given us a lesson on what "BCS (Basic Caucasian Sex)" is, and whether they have babies in their near future.... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. L...
2020-02-291h 10Hot Marriage. Cool Parents.Ep 59 Jamie's 2nd Trimester Pregnancy UpdateJamie shares a quick update on what is happening now that she is in the Third Trimester, and how this pregnancy differs from the fist with Henley Grace. Also, curious what Doug got Jamie for Valentines Day....? Hear all about what Jamie got for Valentines Day, and how Doug gave it to her. Jamie, Doug, and Henley are heading back to Los Angeles to film a Married at First Sight Special, so this episode is a quick update episode from Jamie! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about y...
2020-02-1728 minHot Marriage. Cool Parents.Ep 57 Moving to Florida, Pregnancy Update, and Playing 2 Truths & 1 LieIf you thought you knew Jamie and Doug....THINK AGAIN!! Jamie proposed a game between the two, "2 TRUTHS AND A LIE," and the couple reveals a few secrets that even Jamie and Doug did not know about one another. Doug and Jamie also begin their 2 month trip to Florida, looking for a place to invest in, and turn into a rental home and/or place to live for the winter. Jamie is battling a cold/fever/6 month pregnancy, and has been out of commission for the last couple days, so Doug discusses their first impressions of the Air BnB...
2020-02-0359 minHot Marriage. Cool Parents.Ep 53.Holiday Recap, New Years Party, Restraining Order, and Goals for 2020!Jamie and Doug discuss the Christmas gifts that they exchanged, and the gift that Jamie gave to Doug, which REALLY shows how much she has his "back-side!" Get a behind the scenes recap of the Hehner Family Christmas, and how Henley reacted to all of the presents this year. A HUGE thank you to all their Frans for the support through Year 1 of Hot Marriage Cool Parents, and what their 2020 Goals are for the year ahead. Hot Marriage. Cool Parents. has reached over 1 MILLION downloads! THANK YOU! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
2020-01-0451 minHot Marriage. Cool Parents.Top 3 Baby Names , Merry Christmas, and Happy Holidays to our Frans!Christmas Episode! Jamie and Doug reveal each of their Top Baby Name Choices for their baby boy due in May. They also share a recap of the private reading they received from Monica the Medium, after she channeled Jamie's father, their late son Johnathan, and a few surprise relatives on Doug's side of the family. Hear more about the Hehner Holiday Tradition, Proper Gift Etiquette, and send a HUGE THANK YOU to all their Frans Around the World! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. V...
2019-12-2536 minHot Marriage. Cool Parents.Ep 50. Is Jamie A "Rape Baby" And What Does That Mean? | The Bird's Papaya Is Back To Finish Her Body Positive ChatDoug and Jamie fully discuss the conversation they had with Jamie's mom about the night Jamie was conceived. Jamie doesn't want to believe she is a "rape baby" but Doug reminds her that even if she is - it isn't her fault. It doesn't change the person she's become. Sarah Landry of The Bird's Papaya is back to finish her chat about loving every stretch mark, curve, lump and bump on your body. And she is on FIRE. Everyone should hear the message she has to say! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
2019-12-131h 12Hot Marriage. Cool Parents.Ep 49: Self-Love & Body Positivity With Guest The Bird's Papaya | A Tough Talk With Jamie's Mom After Seeing Her For The First Time Since Finding Jamie's FatherToday we have self-love coach and body positivity pioneer, Sarah Landry of The Bird's Papaya. We also talk about seeing Jamie's mom for the first time since finding out who her father is. The conversation didn't go as planned. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2019-12-081h 00Hot Marriage. Cool Parents.Ep. 47 Wacky Gender Prediction Test Results & Helping a Fran Through a Difficult TimeJamie and Doug did a bunch of WACKY gender prediction tests and shared all their results! Andddd next week we get to share the gender💗 is baby Hehner number 2 a sweet little cupcake or a handsome stud muffin?! But first we have a very touching podcast with a Fran who reached out to Jamie who was inspired by her story. Jamie and Doug help her through a difficult time and share her story in hopes of inspiring one of YOU! With the holidays right around the corner we have some special deals just for our listeners! First, we have an...
2019-11-2351 minHot Marriage. Cool Parents.42:We got a *FUN* little surprise at our doctors visit and Doug has one BIG surprise he wants to revealThis week, Jamie and Doug are keeping it short and sweet! They were scheduled to take this week off the podcast, but since they got unexpected news from their doctor they wanted to hop on the podcast real fast because they just *had* to share it with you! In this episode, Jamie and Doug announce a SURPRISE about their pregnancy and things get *pretty* intimate when Doug shares his BIG surprise! I promise this week’s episode will have you chuckling and smiling from ear to ear! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information....
2019-10-1927 minHot Marriage. Cool Parents.Ep 38: Seeing Jamie's father's side of the family for the second time to spread her Dad's ashes | Julie Solomon from the Influencer podcast stops by to share how she turned her side hustle into a full fledged careerJamie and Doug went to Ithaca, New York to meet with her dad's side of the family for the second time. She was suppose to join them in spreading her dad's ashes at all his favorite places along cayuga lake, but she wasn't able to. Guest Julie Solomon - host of The Influencer Podcast - joins Jamie to share how to turn your passion into a business. She shares her story and advice on how to turn your side hustle into a successful career. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. L...
2019-09-211h 03
Hot Marriage. Cool Parents.Ep 31: Jamie Finally Found Her Father & She Met His Side Of The Family For The Very First Time!It's been a long time coming, but Jamie has finally located her father and his side of the family and they invited her to meet them! Jamie and Doug talk all about this exciting time in this podcast episode you do not want to miss! Postmates (this episode’s amazing sponsor!) Go to the Postmates app to get $100 of free delivery credit for the first 7 days! Don't miss this limited time offer! Use the code COOLPARENTS when you download the Postmates app! Talkspace (this episode's amazing sponsor!) Go to talkspace.com and use the code JAMIE to get $65 off yo...
2019-07-3051 min
Hot Marriage. Cool Parents.Ep 29: Breaking the Cycle - Jamie's Sister Leah Tells Us What It Was Like Having Jamie As A Sister & MomOn today's episode we are super excited to have Jamie's sister Leah chat about all things childhood life with Jamie! She shares about what it was like to have Jamie as a sister and a mother figure at the same time and how counseling helped them get through the most difficult time in life. Leah credits Jamie's perseverance in taking them to counseling as a large benefit to helping them to be able to break the cycle they knew from growing up. Scentbird (this episode’s amazing sponsor!) For 50% off your first month ($7.50 for your first order!) go to sc...
2019-07-1144 min
Hot Marriage. Cool Parents.Ep 27: Be Prepared! Crime Junkie Podcast's Ashley Flowers Chats With Us All About True Crime AND The Crazy Deaths Happening In The DR 😱We are absolutely thrilled to be able to have Ashley Flowers from Crime Junkie Podcast chat with us! Doug and Jamie (especially Jamie!) are obsessed with true crime, and they had a great time chatting with Ashley about all things true crime, including all this craziness going on in the Dominican Republic! What's up with all these deaths?!? She also shares her tips on being prepared at all times! This is definitely an episode you don't want to miss! Talkspace (this episode’s amazing sponsor!) To get your first week FREE, go to talkspace.com and enter the code JA...
2019-06-2742 min
Hot Marriage. Cool Parents.Ep 26: Take A Challenge With Us To Kick Anxiety & Depression To The CURB!Jamie is back this week and is ready to challenge you to GET HEALTHY! We can definitely all benefit from some exercise and positivity and we are excited to talk with you about how to practically make this happen! Join us on Facebook for the challenge - Jamie will be popping in often! Grove Collaborative (this episode’s amazing sponsor!) For a FREE 5 piece spring cleaning set from Mrs. Meyer (a $30 value!!) go to grove.co/hmcp to get this exclusive offer! care/of (this episode’s amazing sponsor!) For 30% off your first care/of order go to takecareof.com...
2019-06-2038 min
Hot Marriage. Cool Parents.Ep 25: Real Talk: Doug's Thoughts on Fatherhood & Helping Others with Anxiety & DepressionDoug & Jamie have been traveling a LOT lately and Doug hops on the podcast while Jamie is resting to chat all things being a daddy and how he makes it through the struggle of depression. He also talks about his appreciation for Jamie and all that she does for their family. He talks about how one of the most crazy decisions he and Jamie made was to get married to strangers and what a blessing it has been to be married to the love of his life. Hello Fresh (this episode’s amazing sponsor!) For $80 off your first month ($20 of...
2019-06-1627 min
Hot Marriage. Cool Parents.Ep 24: Doug & Jamie Take A Parenting Quiz & Seek Feedback From Henley! Doug's Parents Tell Embarrassing Childhood Memories!Join us today for a super chill episode where Doug and Jamie talk parenting tips and even take a quiz! What do you think they will score? You might be surprised! We've had some heavy episodes lately and tonight Doug & Jamie are letting loose. Our amazing frans have been wanting to have Henley on the podcast, so she hangs out on the podcast for a bit too! And then to close it off, we have Doug's parents come on and tell some really crazy embarrassing stories about him. They are such a riot! Hello Fresh (this episode’s amazing sp...
2019-06-0655 min
Hot Marriage. Cool Parents.Ep 23: Real Talk: I've Had An Abortion and I'm Not Proud of It, But I'm No Longer AshamedI have a truth and it's time that I shared it with you. I'm not proud of the abortions that I have had, but with all the recent news I feel like it is important to shed light on this issue and give a face to abortion. Whether you are pro-choice or pro-life, Doug and I totally respect your opinions and positions. It's time for us to get real about these issues and talk peaceably with one another even if we don't agree 💗One thing is for sure, if abortions become banned, people need to start getting serious about ado...
2019-05-3141 min
Hot Marriage. Cool Parents.Ep 22: Real Talk: Mental Health Can Be A Real Witch. Big Brother stars Nicole Franzel & Victor Arroyo Join Us.Anybody suffer from a mental illness and get shade for it? Yeah, me too girl. There is such a stigma around mental health...we just have to chat about it 💭on this week's episode we have a special guest - and ya may know her and her fiancé from Big Brother or Amazing Race! Nicole Franzel and her fiance Victor Arroyo chat with us about mental health. 💗Nicole opens up to us about her panic attacks that *literally* leave her on the floor...her docs chalk it up to anxiety, but she thinks there's something else going on 🧐This podcast ep...
2019-05-251h 02
Hot Marriage. Cool Parents.Ep 21: Finding Jamie's Father (I Think I Found Him!) & Building Broken RelationshipsWe can't believe just how much has happened in the search for Jamie's father and we are excited to share the most recent excitement! Long story short 🤪Jamie thinks she has found him! [03:21] - We did it!!! We made it to 25K followers on Instagram! Check out our giveaway on Instagram! The contest ends on Sunday! [04:18] - Jamie says that she has been really patient and guarded about sharing her news about her search for her father but there have been some exciting updates she is ready to share! [05:35] - Jamie tells listeners that she has had 4 paternity tests and...
2019-05-1643 min
Hot Marriage. Cool Parents.Ep 20: Married at First Sight Stars Kate & Jasmine Are Here to Tell All & Share Kate's Big Secret! 🤯Oh my gosh you guys! We finally have Kate and Jasmine in the house to tell ALL about their time on Married at First Sight and what's been going on since then! Kate even reveals a REALLY huge secret! Their season on MAFS was definitely one to be remembered, and you can find out everything you missed from behind the scenes in this podcast episode! [00:24] - We are almost at 25K followers on our Hot Marriage. Cool Parents. Instagram. Don't miss our big giveaway when we get to 25K! [01:59] - Jamie thanks frans who have tagged her in posts...
2019-05-091h 10
Hot Marriage. Cool Parents.Ep 19: Never Have I Ever with Amazing Race's Mallory Ervin and Hubby Kyle Dimeola 🌍We are so excited for you guys to listen to this podcast! We had so much fun playing Never Have I Ever with Mallory and Kyle! [02:30] - Doug talks about current news issue about 1 year old little girl who got severe human bites at a daycare in Arizona. [04:50] - Doug and Jamie chat about Jay Cutler unclogging Kristin Cavallari's milk ducts. [06:00] - Jamie says she has considered trying placenta, but then Doug says that since they didn't do it for Henley, they don't want her to be jealous someday. 😆 [07:10] - Jamie talks about a time that she was on the...
2019-05-0255 min
Hot Marriage. Cool Parents.Ep 18: Jade & Tanner from Bachelor in Paradise Share about Their Miscarriage & Give Advice to Others Suffering 💜We are so thankful to have Jade and Tanner from Bachelor in Paradise on the show today. They have just recently shared on their YouTube channel about the miscarriage they had while they were on Bachelor in Paradise. They are so raw and real, and SO genuine. You guys are going to love them and we truly hope that they are able to encourage all of the mommy's and daddy's out there who are struggling and feeling so very alone. PLEASE reach out to us if you are feeling alone..no one should have to suffer in silence 😢 This is...
2019-04-2544 min
Hot Marriage. Cool Parents.Ep 17: Our Big Secret’s Revealed! And Big Doug & Bonnie Hehner Talk In-Law ProblemsSo you guys asked for it, and it's finally happening! Today we have ..... drumroll! ... Big Doug & Bonnie Hehner (Doug's parents)! They are a riot and we just know you are going to love hearing from them! But before we have them on, we are SO excited to FINALLY be able to reveal a very exciting secret of something that happened in Curacao! [01:00] - Jamie expresses appreciation to all the frans who are taking screenshots and adding sweet reviews - we have the best fans ever! [03:45] - Doug & Jamie ask you to stop and take a moment to leave a r...
2019-04-1851 min
Hot Marriage. Cool Parents.Ep 16: Creating a Lasting Relationship with The Knot's Steve DziedzicOh my gosh, Married at First Sight Reunion was a wild one! We are so glad that Kate finally got to speak out about Luke and stood her ground! She is such a strong girl and she is going to find the perfect husband someday who will treat her like a princess! We can't believe that they are already casting for more couples in Washington D.C.! If you wanna find your scientifically perfect match, apply now! We are late in posting this because we have been a little busy the past few days 💃🏻 while we are in Curacao celebr...
2019-04-1149 min
Hot Marriage. Cool Parents.Ep 15: A Love Letter Life with Jeremy and Audrey RoloffBelieve it or not, it’s been five years since we’ve been together! Don’t mind us while we take a moment at the beginning of our episode today to appreciate each other, and talk about how we spent our five-year anniversary. We’re both so thankful that our crazy adventure on Married at First Sight turned into finding each other and creating our beautiful family! And now, onto today’s guests! You may be familiar with Jeremy and Audrey Roloff from the long-running show Little People, Big World. They (like us!) were married in 2014, and our daughters were born...
2019-04-0233 min
Hot Marriage. Cool Parents.Ep 14: Questions for JamieHey, frans! Jamie here. Doug couldn’t join me today (except for a quick intro), so you get to hear from just me in this episode! I might have been just a little jealous that Doug got to do his very own Q&A episodes, so it’s my turn today. Since Doug wasn’t able to be here anyway, it was perfect timing for this episode. I put out an invitation for questions on Instagram, and got plenty of responses that I’m excited to address today, so let’s dive right in! First up, I’ll talk about whethe...
2019-03-2737 min
Hot Marriage. Cool Parents.Ep 13: Going Behind the Scenes of Reality TV with Kate CaseyBefore we dive in today, we just want to take a moment to say thank you! We really appreciate that you’re here and listening to our show, and how loyal and supportive you are. In today’s show, we’ll start off by chatting about Married at First Sight! The current season is coming to a close, and soon the couples will need to decide whether they want to stay married. So if you’re not up-to-date on the show, go watch it and then come back so you don’t accidentally hear spoilers! Can you believe that Kate and L...
2019-03-1959 min
Hot Marriage. Cool Parents.Ep 12: Questions for Doug Part 2A couple weeks ago, we did an episode where Doug answered a lot of questions from listeners. We really enjoyed it, and from the feedback we’ve gotten, it sounds like you did too! He got so many questions, though, that we weren’t able to cover them all in just one episode. Since you liked that one so much, we’re back with part two to finish answering all the questions we didn’t get to last time! Jamie needs to head out, so most of this episode will just be Doug answering your questions! If you’ve ever wante...
2019-03-1355 min
Hot Marriage. Cool Parents.Ep 11: Motherhood in HollywoodWe’re super excited to have Heather Brooker on the show today. This mom, comedian, podcaster, and actress has been on shows including The Office and Grey’s Anatomy, and Jamie really looks up to her. If you’re not familiar with her from her acting roles, you might recognize her from her podcast Motherhood in Hollywood. As you’ll hear in this conversation, Jamie is really excited to hear about Heather’s life and career. Heather has been a TV reporter and international correspondent, as well as a host on the red carpet at the Oscars, so you can imagine...
2019-03-0646 min
Hot Marriage. Cool Parents.Ep 10: Questions for Doug Part 1Today’s show is going to be a little different! Instead of having guests, Doug will take today’s episode to answer listeners’ questions. He invited these questions on social media before the show, and hasn’t even read them yet because he wants his answers to be completely real and unrehearsed. Ready for this?! Before we get into Doug’s Q&A session, we’ll talk together to answer one of the most common questions we get from listeners: why we’re in Los Angeles right now! Jamie loves California and feels at home here, so she put it out to the...
2019-02-2741 min
Hot Marriage. Cool Parents.Ep 8: Dating as a Single Mom and Creating a New Family With Erica Rose & ChuckIf you’re a Bachelor fan, you’re already familiar with the lovely Erica Rose! We became really good friends on Bachelor Pad, and she was even at our wedding on Married at First Sight. Erica became a single mom shortly after having her daughter, and is now very happily remarried. We think her tips on finding love as a single mom will be really powerful for all the single moms listening to this podcast. As you’ll learn today, Erica met a lawyer at work, and they quickly decided together to have a child that they would co-parent. They go...
2019-02-131h 04
Hot Marriage. Cool Parents.Ep 7: Doing Your Best, Life as a Mom, & Remembering to Laugh With Cat & NatIt’s just me, Jamie, hosting the show today! When Doug went to drop our daughter off at daycare, the car broke down, so he can’t join me. The show must go on, though, and I can’t wait for you to hear this conversation with today’s guests! I think you’ll love Cat & Nat, who are amazingly funny and offer refreshing perspectives on parenting. Cat and Nat are basically twins with different parents. They’ve been friends since high school, and even have husbands with the same name. Today, their lives are deeply intertwined, as you’ll hear in thi...
2019-02-0642 min
Hot Marriage. Cool Parents.Ep 6: Shawniece & Jephte Talk Marriage, Reconciliation, and ParenthoodBefore we dive into today’s episode, we want to say thank you to all of you for the love and support for the miscarriage we recently experienced. You’re incredible, and we’re so grateful for each and every one of you. Today’s guests are Married at First Sight Season 6 stars Shawniece and Jephte. They had a tumultuous pregnancy during which they separated, but found their way back together again. We went through some struggles while pregnant too and honestly didn’t know if our marriage would pull through, so we can absolutely relate to them. At the beginn...
2019-01-301h 20
Hot Marriage. Cool Parents.Ep 5: Struggling With Loss (You’re Not Alone!)We never planned on recording this episode, but you know how much it matters to us to be open and honest with you. We’ll never pretend that everything is perfect; we value you enough that we want to be vulnerable with you.Not long ago, we announced that we were pregnant. Jamie felt deep down that this was going to be a great pregnancy… until she started spotting. This can be totally normal for some women and some pregnancies, but Jamie had the exact same symptoms with our angel baby, Jonathan. Unfortunately, for us, the spotting indi...
2019-01-2342 min
Hot Marriage. Cool Parents.Ep 4: Pregnancy, Loss, and FertilityIQToday’s episode isn’t an easy one. We recorded this episode when we were at the end of the third trimester, but shortly after the conversation, we suffered a miscarriage (as you may have heard about). Even though we’re in a different space now, we still absolutely wanted to share this episode with you.A year and a half after we got married, we got pregnant with our son Jonathan. We were so excited, and publicly shared that we were pregnant with our first baby. Just a week later, we found out that the pregnancy wasn’t...
2019-01-1653 min
Hot Marriage. Cool Parents.Ep 3: Should Hubby Watch the Birth?By now you probably know that Jamie is pregnant again! We’re so excited, and want to bring you along on our journey. That’s why today’s episode includes the audio from the exact moment that Doug learned about the pregnancy. We had just gotten back from Disney, and he was feeding Henley. As you’ll hear, his reaction wasn’t as excited as it could have been (and neither was Henley’s), but you get to share in the genuine, real reaction rather than a staged moment.Today’s amazing guests are the fantastic Erica Eckman from Ev...
2019-01-091h 11
Hot Marriage. Cool Parents.Ep 2: Moving, Marriage, and Pregnancy with Ashley and Anthony from "Married at First Sight"Last week, on our first-ever episode of our new podcast, we shared an exciting announcement. If you didn’t hear it, we won’t keep you in suspense: we’re pregnant!! Doug’s first reaction was concern for our wonderful daughter Henley, but we quickly got super excited.After a couple stories about intimate moments gone very wrong, we’ll transition into talking about more important (and less, uh, personal) things: our two amazing guests today from our MAFS family! In case you’re not familiar with our story or the acronym, we met and got married on the same da...
2019-01-0253 min
Hot Marriage. Cool Parents.Ep. 1: Our Surprise RevealedDoug and Jamie make their surprise announcement! Jamie says,"Please don't judge me after hearing this". Jamie is searching for her father. Changes coming in Jamie's nursing career. Plans for future episodes. For full episode notes: https://jamieotis.com/1Jamie's BookWifey 101 by Jamie Otis on AmazonWifey 101 (autographed copy)See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2018-12-2534 min