Best Gentle Relationship Advic Podcasts (2025)

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Nicknames vs full names, pregnancy anxiety & our “no-toys” gift list 56:02

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This week on Two Parents & A Podcast we’re deep in baby-name land — specifically the very important question: if you’re only ever going to call a baby the nickname… why give them the long name?! 😂 We’ve FINALLY got two frontrunners we’re excited about and can’t wait to share… in April after he’s born LOL. We’re also excited to share that we are OFF…

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Holiday Q&A: Gift-giving rules, blending traditions & traveling with a 1 year old 56:31

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This week on Two Parents & A Podcast, we’re answering YOUR holiday questions — from gift-giving rules to family traditions to surviving holiday travel with a 1-year-old. We’re talking what we’re getting Tate for Christmas (if you’ve been here since last year - you know the answer), our official stance on physical gifts (less is more), and the tiny …

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Ep69 You Can Transform A Relationship By Changing Your Energy 15:19

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I would love to hear from you. What did you think about this episode? Do you have any questions? What if you didn’t need your partner to change for your relationship to transform? In this episode, Dr. Dar breaks down the real mechanics of why relationship patterns repeat — and the underestimated power women have to shift the ENTIRE dynamic from the…

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Black Friday gift guides, Thanksgiving traditions & Angel Tree giving 1:11:49

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This week on Two Parents & A Podcast (WEDNESDAY EDITION!!) we’re kicking things off with our Black Friday must-haves — the things we actually use, actually love, and actually recommend for moms, dads, and babies. From pregnancy wardrobe staples to Harrison’s new slipper obsession to the toddler toys that aren’t a waste of money (and no, we did not …

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Baby gear expert: Best & worst baby products, car seat safety & baby-proofing basics 1:06:20

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This week on Two Parents & A Podcast, we sit down with Jamie Grayson — CPST, internationally-certified child passenger safety technician, and one of the most trusted baby gear experts in the country — to talk all things baby products, safety, and what parents actually need. From the best & worst baby products on the market, to what really matters w…

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Friendsgiving recap, raising polite kids & are pregnancy chiropractors a scam?! 56:54

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This week we’re recapping an unreal Friendsgiving weekend, talking about the parenting moments we want to carry into our own home (hello, polite kids!), and unpacking Alex’s latest pregnancy mystery: is the chiropractor helping… or is it all a scam?! (like DENTISTS!) We also get into solo date nights, the official debut of the Caddy, the comeback o…

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The Future of Education: AI-driven learning, personalized education & building life skills early 1:02:54

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This week on Two Parents & A Podcast, we’re joined by MacKenzie Price (founder of Alpha School) to talk about the future of education — and what parents can do at home right now to help their kids love learning. MacKenzie is a mom who noticed her daughters going from curious and excited to totally bored in a top-rated traditional school. Instead of…

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Ep68 How Language Transforms Love: Name What Your Heart Requires 11:54

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I would love to hear from you. What did you think about this episode? Do you have any questions? In this episode, Dr. Dar Hawks shares a clear message for generous women who feel “too much”: your needs aren’t excessive, they’re unnamed. We map five core sovereign relationship needs and show how naming your primary need turns conflict into conversat…

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Birth plans, baby names & toddler skincare?! 1:02:59

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This week’s episode is a total mix of everything on our minds: being “busy,” toddler obsessions, men’s pants (please help), a quick birth plan update, and that moment when your baby feels so grown… until you look back and realize they were tiny. In Things We DMed Each Other, we get into toddler skincare — and why “safe on skin” doesn’t always mean …

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Relationship Q&A: How we met, our relationship timeline & sharing our lives online 1:00:34

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This week on Two Parents & A Podcast - we’re answering YOUR relationship questions! From how we met (and yes, we found the texts 😂) to who first brought up wanting a baby - we’re walking you through our full relationship timeline. We get into the real-life relationship stuff - resentment, mental load, and the three easiest things you can do to be a…

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The Gentle Goodbye 14:04

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What if you could face life's greatest certainty – death - not with fear, but with profound peace? My latest article explores Buddhist wisdom to transform the end of life into an act of courage and deep compassion. Learn practical, mindfulways to comfort the dying, navigate your own grief, and discover how embracing impermanence can help you live m…

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It’s our 2 year anniversary!!! 1:09:28

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This week on Two Parents & A Podcast — it’s our 2 YEAR ANNIVERSARY!!! We’re celebrating two years together by looking back on the highlights, funniest moments (you guys already know this one LOL), low points, and the best thing we did for our relationship this past year. But before we get all sentimental… we’re talking about why Daylight Saving Tim…

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Allison Kuch & Isaac Rochell on success, family & finding balance after baby 1:27:32

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This week on Two Parents & A Podcast, we’re joined by the Rochells (or should we call them the Kuch family??) — Allison Kuch (content creator, podcaster & self-proclaimed “30-year-old teen mom”) and her husband Isaac Rochell (former NFL player turned broadcaster and certified girl dad) for a double date. We talk about everything — from how they met…

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Ep67 When Safety Feels Like Love: Rewiring The Hot–Cold Bond 17:33

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I would love to hear from you. What did you think about this episode? Do you have any questions? What if the person you love has you living on eggshells while telling you it’s all a joke? We open the door on emotional bullying—how it hides behind sarcasm, withdrawal, and scorekeeping—and why so many caring partners end up doubting their reality. Wi…

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It’s a boy!!! 59:10

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This week on Two Parents & A Podcast — IT’S A BOY!!! 🎉 We’re breaking down everything from how we found out, how we’re feeling now that we know, and why I was so sure it was a girl (spoiler: I was wrong). We get into the excitement, the nerves, and what we’re most looking forward to about welcoming a little boy, plus our thoughts on gender-reveal p…

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Touring an AI school, honeymoon planning & transitioning to one nap 1:07:42

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This week on Two Parents & A Podcast, we’re covering it all — from our AI school tour (yes, AI school is a real thing??) to wedding and honeymoon updates (we may have picked a destination?? (& its a SECRET)) and life with a toddler who’s officially transitioning to one nap. We’re also talking first-trimester nausea (Sea-Bands for the win - maybe??)…

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Tylenol during pregnancy, vaccines & what really matters for your baby’s health (with Dr. Ari Brown) 1:10:42

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This week on Two Parents & A Podcast, we’re joined by Dr. Ari Brown (board-certified pediatrician and author of the bestselling 411 book series) for a conversation about what truly matters for your baby’s health. Dr. Brown brings decades of experience helping parents cut through the noise of modern parenting. In this episode, she shares evidence-ba…

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How pregnancy has impacted our relationship: connection, communication, & conflict 58:19

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This week on Two Parents & A Podcast, we’re breaking down how pregnancy #2 has changed our relationship. From deeper connection and more appreciation to a few more... heated moments (hi, hormones), we’re talking about what this season has brought up for us both. We get into the big stuff: how communication looks different this time around, how we h…

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Pregnancy Q&A: How we knew we were ready, wedding timeline & 2 under 2 48:24

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This week on Two Parents & A Podcast, we’re answering all your biggest pregnancy questions (THANK YOU FOR SUBMITTING!!) — from how we knew we were ready for baby #2 to what our wedding timeline looks like now. Everything from due date, birth plan, gender guesses, baby names, and breastfeeding again, to whether the new baby will join the nanny share…

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We’re having a baby!!! (again) 58:48

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This week on Two Parents & A Podcast… WE’RE HAVING ANOTHER BABY!!! (That’s it, that’s the episode LOL). This week we cover everything from how the second pregnancy feels different to what I experienced/learned from round one to all the feelings (and symptoms) — excitement, exhaustion, nausea, gratitude, and everything in between. We share the story…

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Pediatric Sleep Expert: Sleep training myths, safe co-sleeping & how to get better sleep without “training” your baby 1:08:59

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This week on Two Parents & A Podcast, we’re joined by Rachael Shepard-Ohta, a pediatric sleep expert and founder of Hey, Sleepy Baby — to talk about what evidenced-based sleep methods that ACTUALLY work and how to get better sleep without “training” your baby. We get into it all: what to do in those first sleepless newborn weeks, when (if ever) to …

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The Weaving of a Kinder World 8:44

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Imagine a person who wants to become happy and wise. But this person makes a very special promise. They say, "I will not become happy if it is only for myself. I will work to become happy and wise so that I can help every other person, and every living thing, to also become happy and wise." This person is called a Bodhisattva. This idea is a very i…

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Feeding in the first year: our experience with breastfeeding, combo feeding & solids 58:12

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This week on Two Parents & A Podcast, we’re talking about one of the biggest journeys of year one: feeding your baby. From what it actually feels like when your milk comes in (spoiler: flu-like) to transitioning to combo feeding, to introducing solids and eventually dropping bottles — we’re breaking down what worked for us, what didn’t, and what we…

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Ep66 Learn to spot triangulation, set boundaries, and replace drama with direct, healthy communication 1:08:17

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I would love to hear from you. What did you think about this episode? Do you have any questions? Ever been blindsided by “they said” or dragged into someone else’s drama as the designated fixer? We dive into triangulation—the quiet manipulation that pulls a third person into conflict—and show how it erodes trust, fuels jealousy, and keeps problems …

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Child Development Specialist: When discipline begins, why punishment doesn’t work & clear vs. gentle parenting 50:06

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This week on Two Parents & A Podcast, we’re joined by Dr. Siggie Cohen — Child Development & Parenting Specialist — to talk all things discipline. The first thing we learned - discipline doesn’t ACTUALLY mean punishment (and definitely not spanking). Dr. Siggie walks us through what discipline REALLY is, when it should begin (earlier than you think…

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The 5 Biggest Surprises of Being First-Time Parents 57:54

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This week on Two Parents & A Podcast — we’re breaking down the 5 BIGGEST surprises of being first-time parents. **BEFORE WE GET INTO IT - WE’RE SORRY THERE’S NO VIDEO!!! (We had a power outage with like 5 mins left in the episode and we could only recover the audio)** Back to the surprises - from the breastfeeding journey to how quickly you adapt (…

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Ep65 How to Stop Being Manipulated in Conversations 1:37:12

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I would love to hear from you. What did you think about this episode? Do you have any questions? The difference between "talking to" someone and "talking with" them might seem like a minor distinction, but as Dr. Dar reveals in this eye-opening episode, these subtle word choices can fundamentally shape our relationships. Words aren't just expressio…

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Engagement Q&A: Proposal details, wedding plans & our thoughts on prenups 36:46

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This week on Two Parents & A Podcast — we’re answering ALL of your engagement questions! From the story behind Harrison’s proposal book (and where he actually got it) to what life feels like now that we’re officially engaged, we’re giving you the full play-by-play. We get into the juicy topics you guys asked about: our updated thoughts on a prenup,…

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We're engaged!!! 49:55

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This week on Two Parents & A Podcast — WE’RE ENGAGED!!! From the full play-by-play of how it all went down, to how Harrison picked the ring, to how we celebrated after — we’re so excited to finally share all the details with you guys!!! (And yes… if you saw that girl on TikTok talking about the “engaged influencer,” that was us 😂). We’re gonna do a…

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[UNRELEASED EPISODE] We recorded everything we were feeling the night before birth 53:35

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This week on Two Parents & A Podcast, we’re doing something a little different… we’re releasing a (previously unreleased) episode we recorded ONE YEAR AGO, the night before Tate was born. We tried to capture every thought, fear, and feeling leading up to the biggest moment of our lives—and answer the most asked questions we were getting at the time…

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1 year of parenting: best advice, favorite baby products & hardest moments 51:46

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This week on Two Parents & A Podcast, we’re looking back on our first year as parents (Tate is 1 in T-1 week!!!). From the best and hardest moments to the products we swear by (and the ones we regret buying), we’re breaking down everything we’ve learned over the past 12 months. Plus, we get into food under one year old, the advice we wish we had ab…

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Baby Gut Health Expert: What every parent should know about gut health, immunity & nutrition (with Dr. Stephanie Culler) 44:17

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This week on Two Parents & A Podcast, we’re joined by Dr. Stephanie Culler — a microbiome scientist and baby gut health expert — to talk about one of the most important (and overlooked (like seriously we had no clue!!!)) parts of raising healthy kids: the gut. Dr. Culler breaks down what gut health actually is, why so many babies are born missing c…

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Parenting classes, baby names & is breakfast actually the most important meal of the day?! 40:22

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This week on Two Parents & A Podcast, we’re asking the big parenting (and life) questions: should parenting education be required for every new mom and dad? Why is it so hard to name your kid? And… is breakfast really the most important meal of the day?? (do you guys know where this actually came from??).Before that, we’re debating when fall actual…

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Child Development Expert: How to raise good humans, teach critical thinking & avoid parental burnout 1:04:41

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This week on Two Parents & A Podcast, we sit down with Dr. Aliza Pressman (developmental psychologist, co-founder of Mount Sinai Parenting Center, host of the Raising Good Humans podcast & author of The 5 Principles of Parenting: Your Essential Guide to Raising Good Humans). From Dr. Aliza’s five core principles that every parent should know, to ho…

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Ep64 The Dark Side of Belonging: When Connection Costs Too Much 1:00:03

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I would love to hear from you. What did you think about this episode? Do you have any questions? The foundation of every meaningful human connection lies in our fundamental needs for love and belonging. But have you ever wondered why you seek connection differently than others around you? Why some relationships feel effortless while others seem con…

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Push presents, ‘pregnancy robots’ & the male loneliness epidemic 58:37

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This week on Two Parents & A Podcast, we’re letting Harrison in on the “girls’ dinner” conversations. Women in menopause can still get pregnant?! The world’s first pregnancy robot is here?! And the most out-of-the-box push present ideas… (He genuinely didn’t understand how we got here, but that’s just girls’ dinner for you.) That led us straight in…

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Poppi founders on marriage, parenting & building a 2 billion-dollar brand (without raising entitled kids) 1:14:21

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This week on Two Parents & A Podcast, we’re joined by Allison & Stephen Ellsworth — founders of Poppi (yes, that billion-dollar soda brand you see everywhere right now). We talk about their journey from quitting corporate jobs to building a beverage empire, what life looked like before Poppi, and how they balance entrepreneurship with parenting. We…

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Power dynamics in relationships, weaning from breastfeeding & parenting near family 51:51

4M ago51:51

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This week on Two Parents & A Podcast, we’re diving into power dynamics in relationships (we call them power points - Jules thought we were talking about Microsoft LMAO), weaning from breastfeeding (T-4 weeks), and what it’s like parenting near family (spoiler alert: we’re sleeping!!) Before all that - Air Canada flight attendants were striking (yes…

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Relationship expert: The mental load moms carry, its impact on marriage & what to do about it 50:30

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This week on Two Parents & A Podcast, we sit down with Dr. Morgan Cutlip (PhD in Psychology, relationship expert & author of ‘A Better Share: How Couples Can Tackle the Mental Load for More Fun, Less Resentment, and Great Sex’) to talk all things love, parenting, and partnership. From the invisible mental load moms carry (and how it can silently ki…

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Ep63 The Guilt Trap - How it causes harm to you and your relationships 55:09

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I would love to hear from you. What did you think about this episode? Do you have any questions? Dr. Dar Hawks explores how guilt becomes a destructive force when weaponized in relationships and offers practical strategies to recognize and overcome manipulative guilt tactics. • Guilt is a feeling arising when you believe you've violated your moral …

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Learning to Love, Work, and Live Without Attachment 14:33

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Imagine loving someone deeply without constantly worrying they'll leave. Picture working hard without crumbling if things don't go your way. This is the power of non-attachment - not caring less but suffering less. It's about enjoying life's moments without being chained to them. Most people misunderstand non-attachment. They think it means becomin…

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Benefits of family mealtime, baby shower do's & don'ts & the Karen Read trial 58:07

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This week on Two Parents & A Podcast, we’re diving into the benefits of family dinner (we’re feeling VALIDATED), baby shower do’s and don’ts (including one MAJOR mistake we made), and an in-depth review of the Karen Read trial (yep, you read that right). Before all that… we’re in Vancouver!!!! Our FIRST international episode (unless someone digs up…

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Lactation expert: The 'Breast is Best' debate, increasing milk supply & postpartum mental health 1:01:26

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This week, we are joined by a lactation expert to talk about all things breastfeeding. Naiomi Catron is an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), former labor & delivery nurse, and author of Milk’D: Finding Your Flow In The First Weeks of Breastfeeding. We kick things off with the most common breastfeeding mistake Naomi sees ne…

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Home splurges, baby showers & FAFO parenting 1:05:29

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This week on Two Parents & A Podcast, we’re talking house upgrades (sorry Jules), hosting duties, and FAFO parenting (is anyone else seeing this EVERYWHERE?). We kick things off with a travel insurance debate (is it a scam or are we just unlucky?), a pilot who called in “not feeling it,” and a quick convo about why no one trusts the media anymore 😬…

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Colton Underwood & Jordan C. Brown on male infertility, IVF & daddyhood 1:11:43

4M ago1:11:43

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This week on Two Parents & A Podcast, we’re joined by the Brown-Underwoods: Colton Underwood (former Bachelor, NFL alum, podcast host, and media personality) and his husband Jordan C. Brown (podcaster & soon-to-be-retired political strategist). SUCH a fun double date! We cover it all: their love story, male infertility (including sperm rehab?!), IV…

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Ep62 When Trust Breaks, Here's How to Put the Pieces Back Together 1:00:46

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I would love to hear from you. What did you think about this episode? Do you have any questions? What exactly constitutes cheating in a relationship? The answer varies dramatically from couple to couple, which is precisely why establishing a clear "cheating policy" is essential for healthy partnerships. Trust forms the foundation of our relationshi…

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Healthy relationship habits for new parents, postpartum depression & kindergarten cutoffs 1:05:39

4M ago1:05:39

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This week on Two Parents & A Podcast, we’re sharing the relationship habits that have actually helped us (and YOU GUYS) stay connected as new parents — from daily 15-minute check-ins to remembering not to “talk through” your baby. We also talk about what it really means to support your partner through postpartum depression, and how we need to try g…

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Matt & Abby on internet hate, 2 under 2 & why they stopped showing their kids’ faces online 1:05:23

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It’s our first Sunday episode of Two Parents & A Podcast!!!! We’re kicking off our new DOUBLE DATE series — where we bring on other couples to talk about love, parenting, internet chaos, and everything in between — and who better to start with than Matt & Abby? If you’ve been on the internet in the last five years, you’ve likely seen Matt & Abby (h…

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Making childhood magical, our new weekly episodes & should you kiss on the first date? 1:08:45

4M ago1:08:45

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This week on Two Parents & A Podcast, we’re on a family beach vacation (s/o Nanit!) and putting in some WORK recording a bunch of fun interviews for you guys!!! If you didn’t know—we’re launching a second weekly episode (stay tuned this Sunday)!! We break down the four new formats, how they’ll differ from the main show, and why we’re so excited to …

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Your Life is a Dream 9:26

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What if everything you experience, such as the colours you see, the ground beneath your feet, even your sense of self isn’t as real as it seems? Science and ancient wisdom both suggest that what we call "reality" is actually a carefully constructed illusion, shaped by our senses, our brains, and our thoughts. Understanding this can transform how we…