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Couple Things with Shawn and Andrew
262 | Reacting to Your Hot Takes and Stories
It’s here! Part THREE of our series “Dear S&A”, where you send in your hot takes, questions and stories and we try our very best to give our input :) These episodes are really fun for us but dang some of these questions were tough to answer this round!! Send us a submission for next time through the link below! Love you guys! Shawn and Andrew Send in a submission on this page ▶ https://www.familymade.com/podcasts/couple-things Watch Dear Shawn and Andrew Part 1 ▶ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=guqIwLdtGDo Watch Dear Shawn and Andrew Part 2 ▶ https://www...
2025-05-28
35 min
Couple Things with Shawn and Andrew
261 | Reacting to Relationship Headlines
Not sure how to even sum up this episode but let’s just say we covered A LOT of different relationship topics from the current “dating recession” and dating headlines to the draw of being a DINK (Dual Income With No Kids). This was an interesting one where Andrew and I got to give our takes on each of these topics and it was fun to hear each other’s perspectives! What do you think about these topics? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below! Love you guys! Shawn and Andrew Get 15% off Branch Basics with the code EAS...
2025-05-21
37 min
Couple Things with Shawn and Andrew
260 | Nothing's Off Limits...
Today was wild. You asked, and we answered some very personal and bizarre questions! In this new series we’re calling “Nothing’s off limits,” you all didn’t disappoint and brought some creative questions to the table that made us feel a little uncomfortable not gonna lie! Haha Stay tuned for part 2 if we didn’t get to your question and be sure to follow @ShawnandAndrewPods on Instagram to send in a question or leave one in the comments! Love you guys! Shawn and Andrew Get the most beautiful glass prints at FRACTURE! Check out https://fractureme.com/ and use our...
2025-05-15
50 min
Couple Things with Shawn and Andrew
259 | Relationship Hot Takes
Today we sat down and read some relationship headlines that we found super interesting and it ended up leading to great discussion! PLUS, we got to sit down with Mary Borman, the first woman with Down Syndrome training to compete in a half Ironman! She was absolutely incredible and the perfect way to kick off our newest segment of inspiring stories. Love you guys! Shawn and Andrew Follow along with Mary ▶ https://www.instagram.com/mermaid_maryborman/?hl=en Check out the SKIMS Ultimate Bra Collection and more at https://www.skims.com/couplethings #skimspartner Want the best pillow ev...
2025-05-08
57 min
Couple Things with Shawn and Andrew
Hunter and Devin Cordle
Today we sat down with Hunter and Devin Cordle, a couple we’ve been told we needed to meet for a long time and you guys were right, we loved them! Hunter and Devin, best known online as “The Cordle Family” share their hilarious and unfiltered take on marriage, parenting, faith, and everyday life with their online audience of over 6 million, but what stood out to us about them the most was their genuine hearts, vulnerability and authentic love for one another (plus they’re really funny so that helps too haha). We hope you enjoy this episode as much as...
2025-05-02
57 min
Couple Things with Shawn and Andrew
257 | Parenting Advice from Grandparents You Didn't Know You Needed
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 Andrew
2025-04-23
31 min
Couple Things with Shawn and Andrew
Balancing the Mental Load & Building Intimacy
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 yo...
2025-04-18
52 min
Couple Things with Shawn and Andrew
256 | Reflecting on 9 Years of Marriage
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...
2025-04-17
44 min
Couple Things with Shawn and Andrew
rebuilding your life to one you love.
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 t...
2025-04-03
43 min
Couple Things with Shawn and Andrew
253 | Reacting to Online Dating Advice
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://fra...
2025-03-26
42 min
Couple Things with Shawn and Andrew
252 | Our view of "success" and why it may shock you
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.L...
2025-03-19
41 min
Couple Things with Shawn and Andrew
Healthy Habits for Toddlers: Tackling Nutrition and Picky Eating with Dr. Mona
It feels like everyone we know has been sick this winter, leaving us constantly thinking about ways to strengthen our kids’ immune systems and nutrition. There’s nobody better suited to dive into this topic with than our friend, board certified Pediatrician and mom of two, Dr. Mona. We talked all about picky eaters, supporting your child’s nutrition and immune system, when to worry if your kids aren’t getting enough variety in their diet, immune system myths and more! Dr. Mona has been such an incredible resource for us through each stage of parenting and we’re so honored...
2025-03-13
1h 04
Couple Things with Shawn and Andrew
Dear S&A (part two)
Welcome to PART TWO of our new series “Dear S&A” inspired by the newspaper column “Dear Abby”. You all sent in stories, questions, hot takes and more and we dove into all of it in real-time for today’s episode! If you want to send a submission for part 3, click the link below- we love hearing from you guys! :) Love you!Shawn and AndrewThis episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try athttps://www.betterhelp.com/EASTFAM and get on your way t...
2025-03-12
48 min
Couple Things with Shawn and Andrew
249 | Dear Shawn & Andrew (Part 1)
Today we decided to try our spin at an “Dear Abby” newspaper column styled episode! We asked you to send in questions, hot takes, fun stories or ask for advice and we read the submissions in real time. We love getting to know YOU all better, so episodes like this are really fun for us to record and we hope to do more of them! To send in a submission for part 2, click the link below 🙂Love you guys!Shawn and AndrewSend in a submission on this pa...
2025-02-27
51 min
Couple Things with Shawn and Andrew
Biggest frustrations in marriage and parenting
Today we wanted to dive into our biggest frustrations in marriage and parenting, not to dwell on the negative but to encourage you all that you’re not alone in what you’re facing day-to-day and to say we’re all in this together! AND….big news! We’ve *officially* launched the product we’ve been working on perfecting for over a year and that’s an all-in-one superpowder for kids! Andrew and I co-founded Beam Kids with all the pickiest eaters in mind :) Check out the link below to get your own and let us know what you think, we can’t...
2025-02-12
46 min
Couple Things with Shawn and Andrew
Goal Setting Q&A
We recently posted an episode sharing how Andrew and I set our goals for the year and the feedback has been amazing! We have received so many wonderful follow up questions about the system we use so we wanted to spend time answering them for you guys! We hope this episode encourages you to sit down, either alone or with a loved one, and dream about the year ahead. Download our free goal setting method below to make it as easy as possible to set yourself up for success :) Love you guys!...
2025-01-22
52 min
Couple Things with Shawn and Andrew
Couple Goals: Our Full Family Planning System
We’re back with our goal setting methods for 2025! Today we sat down and went over our individual, relational and family goals for this year and it feels GOOD to have a fresh perspective going into the new year! This is something Andrew and I do every single year and it’s been so beneficial to set tangible goals for ourselves and re-evaluate as the year goes on. We would love for you to set your own goals and we’ve provided our free template below to help you get started. Let us know how it goes!
2025-01-09
1h 01
Couple Things with Shawn and Andrew
who's more likely to (couples "shoe game")
Want to know what happens when a couple that’s been married for 8 years plays the same game that engaged couples play at their rehearsal dinner? Then you’re in the right place! ;) Grab your significant other and play the “shoe game” with us in real-time! Crazy how after eight years of marriage we somehow still learn so much about each other through these games and we hope you feel the same! Love you guys!Shawn and Andrew Follow our podcast Instagram ▶ https://www.instagram.com/shawnandandrewpods/...
2024-12-18
39 min
Couple Things with Shawn and Andrew
Jeremy Bloom
Today we sat down with our friend, Jeremy Bloom, an entrepreneur, philanthropist, and the first dual-sport athlete to ski in the Winter Olympics and be drafted into the NFL. You guys, Jeremy has the craziest stories ever! We knew we wanted to have him on our podcast to share more about his life because it’s truly unbelievable. We hope you’re just as fascinated with Jeremy’s story as we are and enjoy this episode!Love you guys, Shawn and AndrewFind out more about Jeremy ▶ https://jer...
2024-12-05
48 min
Couple Things with Shawn and Andrew
Busting Marriage Myths part 2
Today we debunked some common myths about marriage that, honestly, we really disagreed with! It was interesting to look at some misconceptions people have about what happens when you say “I Do” and share our take on them. Marriage is so special to us and although it takes work, it’s SO worth it! Let us know if you’ve heard any other marriage myths in the comments below! Love you guys!Shawn and Andrew Follow our podcast Instagram ▶ https://www.instagram.com/shawnandandrewpods/Subscrib...
2024-11-27
42 min
Couple Things with Shawn and Andrew
236 | Busting Marriage Myths
Today we debunked some common myths about marriage that, honestly, we really disagreed with! It was interesting to look at some misconceptions people have about what happens when you say “I Do” and share our take on them. Marriage is so special to us and although it takes work, it’s SO worth it! Let us know if you’ve heard any other marriage myths in the comments below! Love you guys!Shawn and Andrew Head to Future Fans here ▶ https://www.futurefans.com/?utm_source=couplethings&utm_medium=p...
2024-11-18
51 min
Couple Things with Shawn and Andrew
dad tell ALL! (Andrew answers your questions)
Andrew felt left out so it's his turn to answer all your questions from Instagram.. Haha, enjoy!!Love you guys!Shawn and AndrewFollow our podcast Instagram ▶ https://www.instagram.com/couplethingspod/?hl=enSubscribe 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/explor...
2024-10-03
37 min
Couple Things with Shawn and Andrew
Mom Tell ALL!! (answering your questions live!)
Answering all your questions from Instagram.. Haha let's do this.Love you guys!Shawn and AndrewFollow our podcast Instagram ▶ https://www.instagram.com/couplething...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...
2024-09-25
55 min
Couple Things with Shawn and Andrew
reacting to your worst date stories of all time (part 2)
Today we brought back a reaction style episode where we read some of your WORST date stories and we’re once again blown away by some of these experiences! You really can’t make this stuff up! Thanks to everyone who took the time to send in your worst dates. If you missed it, follow our Instagram (linked below) so you can send in a story for the next one :) Love you guys!Shawn and AndrewFollow our podcast Instagram ▶ https://www.instagram.com/couplethingspod/?hl=en
2024-09-18
59 min
Couple Things with Shawn and Andrew
the different phases of parenting
In today’s episode, we dove into the different stages of parenting and the incredible yet difficult moments that come with each one. From Infancy to young adulthood, it was cool to walk through each age range and talk about what we’re looking forward to (or terrified about) the most. If you’re a parent out there, let us know if you can relate! Love you guys!Shawn and AndrewFollow the Couple Things Instagram ▶ https://www.instagram.com/couplethingspod/?hl=enFollow M...
2024-09-11
55 min
Couple Things with Shawn and Andrew
answering your questions about our trip to paris
We took our three kids to the Olympic Games and made a month-long trip out of it where we adventured through France, London and Italy. It was incredible in so many ways and we’re beyond thankful for our time as a family but if you’re a parent out there you know that traveling anywhere with three kids can bring a whole different set of challenges. Overall, our trip was amazing and we wanted to spend this episode answering some of the questions you had for us! We hope you enjoy :) Love you guys,Shawn...
2024-08-28
55 min
Couple Things with Shawn and Andrew
recapping the paris olympics from paris
We’re baaaaaack (from Paris that is!) We took our three kids to the Olympic Games and made a month-long trip out of it where we adventured through France, London and Italy. It was incredible in so many ways and we’re beyond thankful for our time as a family but if you’re a parent out there you know that traveling anywhere with three kids can bring a whole different set of challenges. Overall, our trip was amazing and we wanted to spend this episode answering some of the questions you had for us! We hope you enjoy :) Lo...
2024-08-14
1h 18
Couple Things with Shawn and Andrew
reacting to your WORST date stories of all time
Today we sat down and reacted to some of your WORST date stories and whoa… you weren’t joking!! We laughed, we cringed and we felt your pain with some of these unbelievable dates that sound too cringy and hilarious to be true. We’re going to have to do a “Part 2” of this because we had so much fun and there’s more to share so stay tuned! Let us know what we should react to next ;) Love you guys!Shawn and AndrewSubscribe to our newsletter! ▶...
2024-08-07
52 min
Couple Things with Shawn and Andrew
get to know your spouse (and us)
In today’s episode, we wanted to bring back a beloved “Couples Quiz” to see which one of us knows the other best…any guesses on who won before listening? ;) Play along with us by asking your significant other the same questions and see how many you get right. Let us know in the comments who won!Take the quiz here! https://www.familymade.com/couples-quizLove you guys!Shawn and Andrew Follow our podcast Instagram ▶ https://www.instagram.com/couplethingspod/?hl=en
2024-07-24
42 min
Couple Things with Shawn and Andrew
your assumptions and our answers (part 2)
This episode is sponsored by AG1! ▶ Try AG1 and get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D3+K2 AND 5 free AG1 Travel Packs with your first subscription at https://www.drinkAG1.com/couplethings. This episode is also sponsored by Go Fund Me ▶ Start your fundraiser today through our special URL: https://www.GoFundMe.com/EASTFAMWelcome to Part 2 of “Assumptions About Our Marriage!” We got so many assumptions sent in when we asked you all on social media that we had to break it into two episodes! These are always inte...
2024-07-17
50 min
Couple Things with Shawn and Andrew
addressing your assumptions about us
This show is sponsored by Better Help! ▶ Visit https://www.betterhelp.com/eastfam today to get 10% off your first month!In this episode, we decided to throw it back old school YouTube style and do an “Assumptions” episode! We asked you all to send in your latest assumptions about our marriage on social media and we were honestly shocked with the amount of assumptions (both good and…well, interesting) we got! We ended up getting so many good ones sent in we decided to break this up into two episodes! We hope you find this episode interesting and get...
2024-07-03
46 min
Couple Things with Shawn and Andrew
you asked for our advice again
We’re back with PART TWO of our advice episode, where we pretend like we have the answers to all of your questions 🙂 We dug into some REALLY interesting questions in this one, from advice on burnout, dating, faith, weddings, vacations, hairstyles, and more! Make sure you’re following us over at @CoupleThingsPod on Instagram so you don’t miss out on the next one! Hope you have as much fun listening to this as we had recording it! :)Love you guys!Shawn and Andrew Follow the Couple Thin...
2024-06-26
55 min
Couple Things with Shawn and Andrew
postpartum depression.
In today’s episode we talked about postpartum depression, something that affects nearly one in seven women and 10% of men in the postpartum period. We hope this episode resonates with any parents out there who are really in the thick of it. If you or someone you know is struggling with postpartum depression please consult with your doctor, it’s nothing to be ashamed of. You can also fill out the brief form below to contact a professional: https://www.postpartumdepression.org/about/contact/We love you guys,Shawn and AndrewFollo...
2024-06-19
52 min
Couple Things with Shawn and Andrew
how i met my husband (part 3)
our dating series continued... let us know if you guys are enjoying these! Love you guys!Shawn and AndrewFollow the Couple Things Instagram ▶ https://www.instagram.com/couplethingspod/?hl=enFollow 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/ShawnJohnson
2024-06-12
49 min
Couple Things with Shawn and Andrew
this changed our lives (and it could change yours too!)
check out our free and downloadable vision casting!https://www.familymade.com/vision-settingCheck out Modern Woodmen here! ▶ https://www.modernwoodmen.org/busy-moms?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=influencer&utm_campaign=shawn%20johnson%20east&utm_term=leah%20white%20interview_video_moms%20-%20national_podcast&utm_content=moms%20-%20nationalTry AG1 and get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D3+K2 AND 5 free AG1 Travel Packs with your first subscription ▶ https://drinkAG1.com/couplethings.Visit https://BetterHelp.com/eastfam toda...
2024-06-05
59 min
Couple Things with Shawn and Andrew
how our marriage is doing with three kids
This show is sponsored by No Story Lost ▶ Use Code EAST at checkout and you’ll receive 2 free extra copies of your book and a free upgrade from phone interviews to video interviews (this totals a $350 value)That’s Nostorylost.com, and code EAST at checkout.Today we had an open conversation about how our marriage has been doing with three kids. From conflict and identity shifts to intimacy and our journey through marriage counseling, we touched on a lot of topics today we hope you can relate to. It can be difficult to prioritize your m...
2024-05-01
1h 09
Couple Things with Shawn and Andrew
when the dating coach gets married
This show is sponosred by AG1! ▶ Try AG1 and get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D3+K2 AND 5 free AG1 Travel Packs with your first purchase exclusively at https://www.drinkAG1.com/COUPLETHINGS. Today we got to interview the one and only Matthew Hussey, a New York Times bestselling author, speaker, and coach who specializes in confidence and relational intelligence. Matthew is known by millions for his guidance on relationships and his YouTube channel is number one in the world for love advice! Today we got to pick his brain on all aspects of fin...
2024-04-10
1h 01
Couple Things with Shawn and Andrew
getting through the "roommate" phase
We’re back with part two of answering your questions about being a family of five! In this episode, we hit on just about everything under the sun from Intimacy and being in a “roommate phase” to Bear’s blue eyes and jealousy with the kids. We love doing Q&A episodes so be sure to follow us on Instagram so you can send in a question for the next one! Love you guys!Shawn and Andrew Follow the Couple Things Instagram ▶ https://www.instagram.com/couplethingspod/?hl=en
2024-04-03
46 min
Couple Things with Shawn and Andrew
olympics intimacy ban, intimacy after having a baby and other advice you asked for
This episode is sponsored by Better Help ▶ Visit https://www.BetterHelp.com/eastfam today to get 10% off your first month.We’re back with another advice episode but this time we’re one child wiser so let’s just say we felt a little more confident sharing words of wisdom with you all ;) Thanks to everyone who sent in topics they wanted advice on and if you missed it, be sure to follow our instagram over at @CoupleThingsPod so you can send in a question next time! Although we probably aren’t the best people to...
2024-03-27
58 min
Couple Things with Shawn and Andrew
207 | wonderfully challenging marriage with daryl ann and daniel denner
This episode is sponsored by AG1! ▶ Try AG1 and get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D3+K2 AND 5 free AG1 Travel Packs with your first purchase exclusively at https://www.drinkAG1.com/COUPLETHINGS.Today we sat down with social media sensation and our friend, Daryl-Ann Denner and her husband, Daniel, to talk about what’s been happening in their lives. Daryl-Ann is currently pregnant with baby #3 and we loved hearing about what’s been working for their relationship and what they’ve been struggling with. We touched on everything from wanting a large family a...
2024-03-20
1h 27
Couple Things with Shawn and Andrew
did 3 kids wreck our life?
In today’s episode we answered your questions about what it’s like being a new family of five! You guys always send in the best questions on our Instagram and it’s so fun to answer them on the spot for our podcast. We hope this episode is helpful to anyone going through a similar season and entertaining for anyone interested in how things have been going over here in the East house. Let’s just say…it’s been a bit of a wild ride :) Love you guys!Shawn and Andrew
2024-03-13
52 min
Couple Things with Shawn and Andrew
infidelity, divorce, suicide, addiction, bankruptcy, and redemption with John and Ash Marsh
This show is sponsored by BetterHelp. ▶ Visit https://www.BetterHelp.com/eastfam today to get 10% off your first month!Today we sat down with John and Ash Marsh and wow do they have a story for you! Their life is a living testament to their faith and perseverance in both their relationship and career. This couple has overcome addictions, extreme debt, infidelity, pregnancy loss, separation and divorce and are now stronger than ever and running their highly successful company, Marsh Collective. We were blown away by this couple’s story and we know you will b...
2024-03-06
1h 51
Couple Things with Shawn and Andrew
family and fatherhood with NBA star chris paul
This couple things episode is sponsored by AG1! Try AG1 and get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D3+K2 AND 5 free AG1 Travel Packs with your first purchase exclusively at www.http://drinkAG1.com/COUPLETHINGS.Today we wanted to share an episode of “Lunch with Lindsay,” a show on our FamilyMade Network hosted by journalist, sportscaster, mom and wife, Lindsay Czarniak! Lindsay recently sat down with NBA star Chris Paul where they talked about all things basketball, family, fatherhood, his new book “Sixty-One” and more! Check out “Lunch with Lindsay” using the links below, this...
2024-02-21
55 min
Couple Things with Shawn and Andrew
an unbelievable marriage (literally)
Today we sat down with Anil Menon, SpaceX’s first flight surgeon and his wife, Anna Menon, a Lead Space Operations Engineer at SpaceX! So let’s just say, this couple is really smart and had a lot of interesting things to share. It’s not every day we get to interview people who work on sending people to space, so this was really cool! In the words of Andrew’s dad joke “This interview was out of this world!” haha so cheesy but we hope you enjoy! :) Love you guys!Shawn and Andrew
2024-02-14
59 min
Couple Things with Shawn and Andrew
experiencing tragedy and addiction with your partner | doug and jamie hehner
We’re so excited to introduce you to Jamie Otis and Doug Hehner who have a podcast called, “Hot Marriage, Cool Parents” on our FamilyMade network! We did an interview with Jamie and Doug for the new season of their show and we share that full interview with you all in this episode. To learn more about the Hehners and their podcast, check out the links below! This episode is sponsored by AG1 ▶ Try AG1 and get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D3+K2 AND 5 free AG1 Travel Packs with your first purchase exclusiv...
2024-02-07
1h 21
Couple Things with Shawn and Andrew
the secret to inner happiness and a 40 year marriage | erwin and kim mcmanus
Today we sat down with Erwin McManus and his wife, Kim for an incredible conversation about mental toughness, mental clarity and mental health, all premises of Erwin’s newest book, “Mind Shift.” Erwin is an award-winning author and artist and his books have sold over one million copies. He is the lead pastor of Mosaic church, based in Los Angeles, and has spent the last thirty years advising and coaching CEOs, professional athletes, celebrities, and world-leaders to reach their full potential. To order a copy of “ Mind Shift: It Doesn’t Take a Genius to Act like...
2024-01-31
1h 01
Couple Things with Shawn and Andrew
when parents don’t approve with Mandie and Danae
Today we sat down with social media content creators Danae Hays and Mandie Kaii. After meeting this couple at the Nashville Celebrity Softball game earlier this year, we really wanted to get to know them better and thought what better way to do that than by having them on the podcast! Danae makes hilarious videos on TikTok for her 2 million followers and her wife, Mandie, creates content about fashion, fitness, and everything in between. We had deep conversations about judgment and religious trauma, and we also had conversations where we laughed until we cried. There's a little bit of...
2024-01-24
1h 17
Couple Things with Shawn and Andrew
mental health, marriage and faith with gabe and jess conte
Today we sat down with YouTubers, podcast hosts, authors, recording artists, and social media sensations, Jess and Gabriel Conte! With a collective social media following of over 15 million, Jess and Gabe have definitely made a name for themselves, but what we love most about this couple is their authenticity, openness about the hard seasons they’ve walked through and their love for one another after 7 years of marriage. We hope you enjoy this episode as much as we loved this couple! Love you guys!Shawn and Andrew Chec...
2024-01-10
1h 07
Couple Things with Shawn and Andrew
197 | the best of 2023. + GIVEAWAY
We can’t believe that 2023 is coming to an end, where has the time gone?! This has been such an incredible year and we’re so thankful we got to share it with all of you. From getting pregnant to hosting our very first FamilyMade Live event, this has been a huge year. Don’t forget to enter the giveaway we mention in this episode and let us know what you want to hear from us in 2024! Thanks for coming along for the ride :) Visit BetterHelp.com/EASTFAM today to get 10% off your first month...
2024-01-04
39 min
Couple Things with Shawn and Andrew
Olympic Swimmer Katie Hoff and NFL Player Todd Anderson
Today we sat down with two people we are honored to call friends: Former Olympian, Katie Hoff and her husband, Former NFL player, Todd Anderson!We talked about finding your identity again after sports, something that we believe not enough people talk about. We know you’ll love this couple as much as we do! Comment below who we should have on the show next :) Love you guys!Shawn & AndrewFollow Shawn’s Instagram ▶ https://www.instagram.com/ShawnJohnsonFollow Shawn’s...
2023-12-20
1h 19
Couple Things with Shawn and Andrew
don't do this to your kids
In today’s episode we talked allllll about Youth Sports. There are so many kids in youth sports these days and while we love to see kids outside trying new things, learning responsibility and making friends, we can’t help but notice how much more intense sports have gotten for kids. Not to mention how stressful the games have gotten for the parents! This topic led to some good conversation on how to be a good parent in youth sports and how to make sure your kids are out there having a good time. It makes us thankful we got...
2023-12-13
1h 07
Couple Things with Shawn and Andrew
naming a baby
So many people have been sending us a Tik Tok video where a world-renowned name expert, Sophie Kihm, predicts what we’ll be naming baby #3! Apparently, she’s been right on several celebrity baby name predictions so we wanted to have her on the show and do a deeper dive into this topic. We talked about current name trends, name predictions, what people are paying to use baby naming services and more! Do you think one of the names we talked about today could be the one? ;)Love you guys!Shawn and Andr...
2023-12-06
1h 01
Couple Things with Shawn and Andrew
Is baby here yet? And other pregnancy q+a
You guys asked us to do an “any and everything Q&A” so here it is!! We had so much fun with this one and you guys definitely didn’t hold back on your questions! :) There were so many good ones sent in it was hard to narrow down the list but we hope you enjoy this episode and if we didn’t get to your question make sure you’re following our Instagram at @CoupleThingsPod so you can send in more questions next time we do an episode like this! We love you guys and based on a lot of the...
2023-11-29
43 min
Couple Things with Shawn and Andrew
new parents mark ballas and bc jean
Today we’re joined by the one and only Mark Ballas and his wife, BC Jean Ballas! Mark and I go way back to season 8 of Dancing with the Stars where we won the Mirrorball trophy and became the champions together! Earlier this year, Mark announced his retirement from DWTS and a few months later, he and BC announced they were pregnant! We couldn’t be happier for them and it’s been so fun knowing BC and I are both pregnant at the same time! We hope you enjoy this interview with this incredibly talented couple and be sure t...
2023-11-15
53 min
Couple Things with Shawn and Andrew
Newlyweds Derek Hough and Hayley Erbert
Today we got to interview 3X Emmy Award Winner, 6X “Dancing With The Stars” Champion, New York Times Best Selling Author and our friend, Derek Hough, along with his beautiful wife, Hayley Erbert! After getting married a few months ago, Derek and Hayley are now on tour together for “A Symphony of Dance,” and we’re counting down the days until we get to see the show later this month! It still feels surreal that we get to call this incredible couple friends, I remember meeting Derek for the first time on “Dancing With the Stars” back in 2012 and I was so stars...
2023-11-08
1h 01
Couple Things with Shawn and Andrew
7 things your family should do differently with money with Rachel Cruze
Today we sat down with Two-time New York Times best-selling author, financial expert, podcast host, fellow Nashvillian, wife and mom of three, Rachel Cruze! Rachel is the daughter of Dave Ramsey, the founder and CEO of the company Ramsey Solutions and currently works as a Ramsey Personality and certified financial coach. In this episode, Rachel shares the best approaches to teaching your child about finances and finding contentment, something that she also brings to life in her new Children’s Book, “I’m Glad For What I Have”. This was such a helpful conversation for us and we hope you find...
2023-10-25
57 min
Couple Things with Shawn and Andrew
unlocking intimacy with joey and heath
In today’s episode, we tackled the topic of phone addiction and how it can interfere with your relationships. So many of us are truly addicted to using our phones and if we’re being honest, it can cause us to miss out on little moments with our spouse and kids. Today we’re joined by Joey Odom, co-founder of Aro, a company dedicated to helping families manage their screen time and be fully present. Joey was an executive in commercial real estate until he realized his phone was distracting him from the most important thing in life - his fa...
2023-10-11
1h 10
Couple Things with Shawn and Andrew
answering your pregnancy and motherhood questions! baby #3 q+a | Shawn Johnson + Mallory Ervin
Today I'm joined with my best friend Mallory to do a Q&A for the mamas out there! We definitely aren’t mom experts of any kind but it was fun to have candid conversations about some of the real joys and struggles of motherhood. We hope you find this episode helpful and know that you’re not alone in whatever you’re going through. Don’t forget to follow us on Instagram @CoupleThingsPod so you can send in a question for our next Q&A! Love you guys!Shawn and Mal :)
2023-10-04
39 min
Couple Things with Shawn and Andrew
regaining sanity as a parent with Justin Whitmel and Lauren Earley
Today we sat down with writer, author and lawyer, Justin Whitmel Earley, to chat all about the impact of friendship. Deep friendships have the power to change your life but because of today’s “hustle culture,” busyness, and the fear of vulnerability many people have, these deep friendships are harder to come by. Justin’s newest book, “Made For People” is all about how we are made for community and connection yet in today’s world, people are lonelier than ever. This episode will inspire you to deepen your friendships, fight loneliness, prioritize friendships in a faced-pace world and more!
2023-09-20
1h 23
Couple Things with Shawn and Andrew
Together through Addiction, Achievement, and Athletics with power couple Ken and Shelby Rideout
Today we sat down with Ken and Shelby Rideout for an awesome conversation that left us feeling really motivated! Ken speaks on his struggle with addiction and athletics. Ken is an incredible athlete who didn’t start taking running seriously until his 40’s but has won countless marathons and recently took first place at the Gobi March- a 155-mile, self-supported, 6-day race across the Gobi Desert in Mongolia. His wife, Shelby, is not only supportive of Ken’s athletic endeavors but she herself is inspiring and is a former ASL interpreter and now runs her own children’s learning program...
2023-09-15
1h 43
Couple Things with Shawn and Andrew
shawn and andrew interview their favorite band
In today’s episode we got to sit down in-person with the incredibly talented singer, songwriter and guitarist, Bear Rinehart, and his wife, Mary Reams Rhinehart. Bear is a founding member and lead singer of the band NEEDTOBREATHE and also launched a solo career under the name Wilder Woods. Bear and Mary have three boys, Wilder, Woods and Waters, and have so much wisdom to share on parenting, marriage, career and more. We’re huge fans of Bear’s music and hope you check it out using the links below!This episode is sponsored by Need...
2023-08-23
1h 13
Couple Things with Shawn and Andrew
soulmates don’t exist.
In today’s episode we tackled the controversial question, Does THE ONE exist? We shared our opinions about whether or not you can have multiple soulmates, if non-romantic soulmates are possible, choosing to love your spouse and more! Let’s just say, Andrew was really passionate about this one. Let us know your thoughts on finding “the one” in the comments! We would really love to hear your opinion on this topic!This podcast is sponsored by Better Help! Visit https://BetterHelp.com/EASTFAM today to get 10% off your first month.Sto...
2023-08-16
52 min
Couple Things with Shawn and Andrew
ENGAGED! Hannah Brown and Adam Woolard’s Love Story
In today’s episode we sat down with former Bachelorette star & fellow “Dancing with the Stars” champion, Hannah Brown, and her boyfriend, Adam Woolard! We talked all about what sets their relationship apart, where they currently stand with marriage and kids and their recent big move to Nashville! We’re so excited that they’re now in the same city as us and we can’t wait to keep this friendship going! This episode is brought to you by AG1! ▶ If you want to take ownership of your health, try AG1 and get a FREE 1-year sup...
2023-08-09
1h 13
Couple Things with Shawn and Andrew
asking my husband vulnerable questions
In this episode we sat down and asked each other some vulnerable questions about pregnancy. We love doing this podcast because it creates a space for Andrew and I to have open conversations and learn more about each other while also getting to share them with all of you. We’re so glad you’re on this pregnancy journey with us. Let us know what other questions you would want us to answer :)Love you guys!Shawn and Andrew This episode is brought to you by AG1! ▶ If you...
2023-08-02
55 min
Couple Things with Shawn and Andrew
Living purposely with Brian and Sonia Nhira
We’re so excited to introduce you to Brian and Sonia Nhira, the hosts of the podcast “Growing with the Nhiras” that you can find on our network, FamilyMade! We got to be the first guests on their third season and it was seriously one of our favorite interviews we’ve ever done. Seriously. In this episode, we shared the full interview with all of you and we hope you love it as much as we loved recording it! To find out more about the “Growing with the Nhiras” podcast, check out the links below. We’d like...
2023-07-26
1h 03
Couple Things with Shawn and Andrew
swapping embarrassing stories with the Hopkins
Today we had an incredible and honest conversation with NFL kicker, Dustin Hopkins, and his wife Gabby! We chatted about how Gabby overcame her struggles with postpartum depression, how they keep their marriage strong through different seasons, the importance of faith in their lives and their new non-profit organization “The Well Foundation,” which was inspired by their son, Wake. The Hopkins are great friends of ours and we know by the end of this episode they’ll feel like friends of yours, too!To learn more about The Well Foundation, follow their Instagram HERE
2023-07-19
55 min
Couple Things with Shawn and Andrew
we’re having a third baby
The word is out…WE’RE PREGNANT!! We couldn’t be more excited to share this journey with you and bring another sweet baby into this world. In this episode, we give you all the details about trying for our third, finding out we’re pregnant, telling family and friends and more! We’re so happy the news is finally out and we can’t wait to bring you along for the ride. Love you guys!Shawn and Andrew Follow My Instagram ▶ https://www.instagram.com/ShawnJohnson...
2023-07-12
47 min
Couple Things with Shawn and Andrew
talking about touchy subjects
In today’s episode we talk about how to bring up “touchy subjects” to your spouse, something that can be really uncomfortable if not approached correctly BUT with good communication, it doesn’t have to be so bad. We would love to hear your personal experiences with this as well so please share in the comments below! This episode is brought to you by AG1! If you want to take ownership of your health, try AG1 and get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 Free AG1 Travel Packs with your first purchase. Go to dri...
2023-07-05
43 min
Couple Things with Shawn and Andrew
Jessie James and Eric Decker's First Podcast
This week on Couple Things, we dive into a fun conversation with two big-time guests, The Deckers! Eric is a former NFL wide receiver and his wife, Jessie James Decker is a singer-songwriter, author, and founder of her own clothing lin!! We talked about ambition and how they balance chasing their dreams with having a family and maintaining a strong marriage. This episode is sponsored by Better Help Visit ▶ BetterHelp.com/EASTFAM today to get 10% off your first month!Love you guys!Shawn and Andrew
2023-06-21
1h 09
Couple Things with Shawn and Andrew
how well do you know your partner?
In today’s episode, we decided to test each other’s knowledge on how well we know each other 7 years into marriage and things got…interesting. Ask your spouse these same questions and see how many you get right. Let us know in the comments who won and what your stakes were :)Love you guys!Shawn and Andrew This episode is sponsored by AG1! ▶ If you want to take ownership of your health, try AG1 and get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 Free AG1 Travel Pa...
2023-06-14
44 min
Couple Things with Shawn and Andrew
how an olympian became a youtuber
This week on Couple Things we talk about our journey of how we became Youtubers. We chat about our past with the olympics and NFL, pregnancy, loss, and creating our network FamilyMade Media. Let us know what you think in the comments below!This podcast is sponsored by AG1 ▶ AG1 is going to give you a FREE 1-year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase. All you have to do is visit https://www.drinkag1.com/couplethings to take ownership over your health and pick up...
2023-05-24
1h 03
Couple Things with Shawn and Andrew
forbes fortune couple dani austin and jordan ramirez
This week on Couple Things we got to interview the social media sensation, Dani Austin Ramirez and her husband, Jordan Ramirez! We talked all about the crazy world of social media, what it’s like working with your spouse, how to balance being parents and entrepreneurs and more! To learn more about Dani Austin, check out the links below:Dani’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/daniaustin/Dani’s Website: https://daniaustin.com/This podcast is sponsored by Modern Fertility ▶ Get $30 off your fertility test when you g...
2023-05-17
59 min
Couple Things with Shawn and Andrew
the sweetest mommy-daughter interview
Today’s episode was so special because now Shawn got to interview our all-time favorite guest, our sweet daughter Drew. Can’t wait to recreate these episodes as she gets older and see how much she’s grown. This episode made my mama heart so happy & we hope you love it too 🤍Love,Shawn and AndrewThis episode is AG1 ▶ AG1 is going to give you a FREE 1-year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase. All you have to do is visit ht...
2023-05-10
06 min
Couple Things with Shawn and Andrew
a room full of olympic gold medalists with missy franklin + hayes johnson
In today’s episode we got to interview the incredible 5x Olympic Gold Medalist, Missy Franklin Johnson, and her husband, world champion and the president of Swimmingly LLC, Hayes Johnson! We talked about their life in and out of their athletic careers, how they met, their marriage story and more! We loved getting to hang out with this couple in person for this interview and we’re honored to call them new friends!This episode is brought to you by Better Help ▶ Visit https://www.BetterHelp.com/EASTFAM today to get 10% off your first month...
2023-04-19
1h 13
Couple Things with Shawn and Andrew
a one in a million family with the willardsons
In today’s episode, we got to talk to our friends Shannon and Chase Willardson! You'll get to know them as a family and couple including how they met, their daughter's rare disease called Congenital disorders of Glycosylation (CDG) as well as a little of their IVF journey. We are also super excited that they just recently launched their podcast, "Don't Judge, Just Love!", which we'll link below!! We hope you enjoy it!This episode is sponsored by AG1! ▶ If you want to take ownership of your health, try AG1 and get a FREE 1-year...
2023-04-12
1h 12
Couple Things with Shawn and Andrew
teen pregnancy with ben and katie gonzales
In today’s episode, we got to interview Katie and Ben Gonzales, better known as KBandBaby on YouTube, about how they overcame the odds as teen parents. Katie and Ben opened up about how they got pregnant at 19 and how they learned to prioritize their marriage in order to make it to where they are today. They now have a thriving marriage, three beautiful children and have built a social media following around their adorable family and relationship. We hope you enjoy this episode!Check out their YouTube channel below!KBandBaby: https://ww...
2023-04-05
1h 15
Couple Things with Shawn and Andrew
traveling to 100 countries with 3 kids with the bucket list family
This week we had the privilege of interviewing The Bucket List Family! We talked about the joys of living an unconventional life, the hardships that come with traveling as a family of five, how they keep their relationship strong on the road and more! It was so much fun to interview them and we’ve loved following along with their travel adventures for years. After talking to them we now feel the urge to travel somewhere awesome as a family and we know you will too!This episode is sponsored by Modern Fertility ▶ Modern Fert...
2023-03-22
1h 03
Couple Things with Shawn and Andrew
26 weeks pregnant and competing at the world championships
Today we interviewed Mallory Weggemann & Jay Snyder! Mallory and Jay have navigated their own IVF journey and have shared every step with the world as they believe vulnerability is what makes us most connectable. It is their hope that they have played a role in helping reduce the stigma around male infertility, raise more awareness of the conversation of infertility and parenthood as it relates to professional female athletes, and change the perception of what parenthood and the journey looks like for women living with disabilities. It is with great joy that they embark on their greatest journey yet a...
2023-03-08
1h 09
Couple Things with Shawn and Andrew
how to ask for what you need in a relationship
Today we interviewed Khadeen & Devale Ellis! We spoke about the importance of communicating what you need out of your partner in your relationship, maintaining a good family balance, and prioritizing marriage. We hope you enjoy this interview and let us know below if you have any tips for our community!Check out their current projects here including their book, tour, and podcast! ▶ https://linktr.ee/TheEllisesNetworkKhadeen's Instagram ▶ https://www.instagram.com/khadeeniam/?hl=enDavale's Instagram ▶ https://www.instagram.com/iamdevale/?hl=enLove,S...
2023-03-02
1h 05
Couple Things with Shawn and Andrew
why our marriage changed
There’s no doubt your relationship changes once you have kids, but I think we may have underestimated how much it changes! Most of the change is for the better but there’s definitely a learning curve! Let us know how your relationship changed after kids in the comments below- we’d love to hear from you :)Love you guys!Shawn and AndrewThis episode is sponsored by Apollo Neuro ▶ You can save up to $50 by going to apolloneuro.com and using code couplethings50This episode...
2023-02-22
38 min
Couple Things with Shawn and Andrew
how fame changes family | the d’amelios
Today we interviewed Heidi and Marc D'amelio! You've probably seen this family everywhere from their hit reality show, The D'Amelio Show, Dancing with the Stars, or on Tik Tok. Marc and Heidi are the parents of Charli and Dixie D'Amelio and have secured their spot as one of the internet's biggest families. Marc D'Amelio has also worked for a number of organizations within the apparel industry and they are excited to announce a new shoe line, dropping this June! Behind all of the success of this couple, we talk to them about the importance of setting boundaries and protecting...
2023-02-15
55 min
Couple Things with Shawn and Andrew
I've been married to three different people
Do you feel like you’ve been married to multiple people based on how much your spouse has changed over the years? We do too! And we loved talking about it in today’s episode. We love learning and growing together, but it’s crazy to look back on all the years we’ve known each other and see how much we’ve changed since the very beginning. Hope you enjoy it!!Love,Shawn and AndrewThis episode is sponsored by Oath Care ▶ For more information, you can check ou...
2023-02-08
39 min
Couple Things with Shawn and Andrew
Laughing with Trey + Katie Kennedy
Today we interviewed the hilarious social media sensation Trey Kennedy and his wife, Katie! Trey has nearly 12.5 million followers who have been following his journey from the previous social media app Vine until now, where he’s gotten so popular he has his own comedy tour! We’re big fans of Trey’s videos and he’s always cracking us up on social media so we’ve been wanting to have him as a guest on our podcast for so long! There’s a good chance you’ve seen some of his hilarious videos but check out the links below to learn...
2023-02-01
1h 00
Couple Things with Shawn and Andrew
the founders behind Good Ranchers
In today’s episode, we got to interview Ben and Corley Spell, a couple who took a leap of faith in 2018 and started their own meat company called Good Ranchers! Their business focuses on ethical practices, transparency, and animal wellness, something they felt was lacking among other companies today. Not only are they paving the way for other meat companies in terms of product quality, but over the past 4 years, their customers have helped donate over 500,000 meals to food banks across the country! We loved getting to learn about their lives and how they make their marriage work despite ha...
2022-11-18
1h 12
Couple Things with Shawn and Andrew
interviewing our 3 year old daughter
Today’s episode was so special because Andrew got to interview our all-time favorite guest, our sweet daughter Drew. I love watching their father-daughter relationship grow and we can’t believe she’s already three years old! Can’t wait to recreate this episode next year and see how much she’s grown. This episode made my mama heart so happy & I hope you love it too 🤍Love,Shawn and AndrewThis episode is sponsored by Boll & Branch ▶ Bring home a better night’s sleep this holiday season with Boll...
2022-11-09
21 min
Couple Things with Shawn and Andrew
Judah and Chelsea Smith
Today we got to interview Judah and Chelsea Smith- the lead pastors of “Churchome” - a church in Los Angeles, CA. Not only are they incredible people, but they have incredible insight on all things related to relationships and they’ve been married for nearly 23 years! You don’t want to miss this one!Love you guys!Shawn and AndrewThis episode is sponsored by Levels ▶ If you want to better understand how food affects your health and try a continuous glucose monitor yourself, go to https://levels.lin...
2022-11-03
1h 15
Couple Things with Shawn and Andrew
82 Our Baby Boy's Birth Story
In this episode, Shawn and Andrew give the FULL story on the birth of their son, Jett James East. All the juicy details from, breastfeeding, Drew's reaction to becoming a big sister, Shawn's thoughts on VBAC, deciding on a name, advice for first-time parents, and adjusting to being a family of four!Here are a few topics that we cover:0:00 introduction3:00 emotions leading up to the birth14:05 medications and surgery prep17:59 jett's birth22:50 post-surgery side effects28:47 comparing births with...
2021-09-17
54 min
Couple Things with Shawn and Andrew
75 The One on the Olympics
Listen to Shawn Johnson herself chat about the Olympics as we near opening ceremonies in just 3 days! She and Andrew give their thoughts on the long-awaited 2020 Tokyo Olympics!ANDD....WE ARE GOING ON TOUR!! Check out the link below to see if we are coming to a city near you in 2022!Click here to get your tickets now ▶ https://www.couplethingspod.com/We are sponsored by these companies that we love. Check them out below: Care/Of: Couple Things list...
2021-07-22
39 min
Couple Things with Shawn and Andrew
66 Walking Through Anxiety with Your Partner
This week, we are continuing our series for Mental Health Awareness Month and we are talking about Andrew's story and his journey while facing anxiety.Here are a few topics that we covered: Andrew’s football backstory Losing confidence Struggling with balance in life Shawn and Andrew’s life apart Coming face to face with anxiety Not being able to turn it off How anxiety affected Andrew's lifestyle Pulling yourself out of a dark place Finding balance in life Shawn's Olympic experience Getting help If you are struggling, you are human. And ther...
2021-05-19
49 min
Couple Things with Shawn and Andrew
64 Walking Through an Addiction with Your Partner
This month on Couple Things, we are going to talk about topics that highlight Mental Health Awareness Month.This week, we are talking about eating disorders, addiction, and walking through those things with a partner. Shawn talks about her story and struggles with her mental health and how she and Andrew walk through them together.Here are a few topics that we cover: Shawn's story A turning point Bringing an addiction into a relationship The day to day with an eating disorder Andrew and Shawn's first date When Shawn started to...
2021-05-05
43 min
Couple Things with Shawn and Andrew
53 Lauren and Chris Lane
This week on Couple Things, we chat with Chris and Lauren Lane. We were so excited to hear them tell their story of how they met, fell in love, and how they are feeling about their first child.Here are a few other topics that we cover:How Chris and Lauren started datingFinding the balance of sharing your personal life in the public eyeHow Chris jumped into Lauren's world (reality tv), and how they fell in loveWhat making mistakes in marriage look like
2021-02-17
56 min
Couple Things with Shawn and Andrew
52 Money and Relationships
This week on Couple Things, we're talking about money. Shawn and I tackle a few of your questions and talk about some things that have worked for us in our relationship when it comes to finances.Here are a few of the topics that we cover: how we approached money while dating, habits, and compromises should you have money dealbreakers at it comes to relationships? how early is too early to talk about money? how to talk about money before marriage how to talk about debt before marriage how we made our decision to blend our...
2021-02-10
35 min
Couple Things with Shawn and Andrew
48 Our 2021 Goals
Today, in episode 48 of Couple Things with Shawn and Andrew, we talk about our goals for 2021.A few topics we cover: How we make them Why we think it is important What our big goals for 2020 were What did we hit? And what did we miss? What our big goals for 2021 are If you haven’t yet, please rate Couple Things and subscribe to hear more. Follow us on Instagram to keep the conversation going at https://www.instagram.com/couplethingspod. And if you have suggestions/recommendations for the sho...
2021-01-13
35 min
Couple Things with Shawn and Andrew
why we had mixed emotions when we found out we were pregnant
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...
2020-09-09
39 min
Couple Things with Shawn and Andrew
Matthew + Emily West
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- Ho...
2020-08-26
1h 04
Couple Things with Shawn and Andrew
Dealing with the miscarriage
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....
2020-08-19
41 min
Couple Things with Shawn and Andrew
Travis + Lyn-Z Pastrana
Today in episode 31 of Couple Things with Shawn and Andrew, we’re chatting with extreme athlete legends, Travis and Lyn-Z Pastrana.We delve into relationships and family in terms of adventure, and how important it is to inspire a sense of adventure in your children from a young age – within reason, of course! We also talk about being engaged in the public eye and living a lot of life on the road. A whole lot of different topics to discuss, and we so appreciate their perspective on life.If you h...
2020-08-12
55 min
Couple Things with Shawn and Andrew
02 Arguments
Episode 2 of Couple Things with Shawn and Andrew! We asked you recommend topics you wanted us to talk about on the show, and this was one of the most popular... arguments. Andrew and I sit down to talk about some of our most ridiculous arguments, but also share how we try to approach and work through arguments. If you haven't yet, please rate and subscribe to the show to hear more! And if you have suggestions/recommendations for the show, share using the following link! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2020-01-08
43 min
Couple Things with Shawn and Andrew
01 The Birth Story Start to Finish
Episode 1 of Couple Things with Shawn and Andrew! As promised, this is a special episode where we walk you through Drews birth story from start to finish telling ALL the details. We walk you through all the delightfully painful things Shawn went through before eventually being advised to get a C-section. If you haven't yet, please rate and subscribe to the show to hear more! And if you have suggestions/recommendations for the show, share using the following link!https://www.shawnjohnson.com/podcastwatch on youtube! https://www.youtube.com/user/andrewdeaneast
2019-12-18
57 min
Couple Things with Shawn and Andrew
Couple Things Trailer
Welcome to Couple Things, where Olympic Gold Medalist Shawn Johnson and Andrew East sit down to share their most embarrassing stories from dating, engagement, and marriage and talk about the lessons they have learned. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2019-10-25
04 min