Making It Work

We're back from vacation! It was fabulous and it brought up some feelings that I (Lauren) wasn't expecting. These feelings were certainly amplified by a magical book I found called Design the Life You Love. So now, where do we go from here?

This week Jamie and Lauren delve in to the Mexico trip, what their expectations are, why Lauren's struggling to get her mind in line to make this life changing trip a reality.

Jamie and Lauren are touring Vancouver Island in the Van for a week while the kids are at their dad's. Check out what they've learned about Van life, what they've done on their vacation.

This week, Lauren and Jamie dissect an incident where someone broke a cup. It leads to a deeper discussion about how they each parent, how the view their roles and what the expectations are of one another and the children. That's right, it all stems from a broken cup.

In this episode, Jamie asks Lauren to dig in to his personalities and describe what's been going on in their relationship in the last six months. While not a Psychologist or Psychiatrist, Lauren is pretty sure that Jamie doesn't suffer from MPD.

Back again! After a six week hiatus, we are, once again, back. In this episode we do a quick recap of what's been happening in the last six weeks; Jamie sold his house and moved out, Lauren ditched her storage habit and the growing pains of cohabitation get a little TLC.

we're back! We've been MIA for the last two weeks and we're sorry! It's been a hard go lately and we have actually recorded a few episodes but didn't feel they were appropriate to post. Why not? Listen to this week's episode to find out! Today we talked about where we are at, why LoveLanguages kinda suck and how the Gottman Institute is helping us figure our stuff out. Check out "Small Things Often" on Spotify to hear what The Gottman Institute has to offer to couples trying to make it work!

In this episode we talk image. Is it okay to tell your partner that their image sucks? Find out what we came up with.

This week, Jamie and Lauren start the conversation with "the van" and open up to the broader discussion about the individual social conditioning that men and women face. It's a great conversation that delves into how children are taught their place in society and how that bleeds into how people behave in relationships. It even has some bearing on how Jamie tradies Cryptocurrency, and how Lauren feels about his Day Trading.

Join Jamie and Lauren on a meandering conversation that starts with an eBike and wends its way through the ins and outs of mindset, teaching kids about money, and the different ways that they view the relative importance of the things they own.

This week Jamie and Lauren attempt a relationship check-in to see where they're each at; is the relationship where they want it to be? What could be different? It took several takes before the episode captured what they wanted and even then it gets a bit stressful in the end.

In this episode, Lauren surprises Jamie with an apology after listening to one of their previous shows.

In this episode, Jamie brings up The Rut.  Life Rut?  Relationship Rut?  What is the Rut and how do we know we're in it? More importantly, find out how we get out.

ON this episode, Lauren has an epiphany at work which causes her to change an old habit and break free from a belief that she's held for most of her life.

Have you ever given up coffee for a week? Listen to us tiredly stammer about Jamie buying basketball cards online, baking, and what's in store this week on the Making it Work podcast.

Do you know your Love Language? Better yet, do you believe in love languages?? Jamie and Lauren took the test to find out what language they speak. It's not surprising that the one that's on top for her is on the bottom for him. Tune in to see how they make that work.

Today Jamie pulls a card from his magic deck of truth finding cards to uncover something about Lauren -- and himself.

Settle in, get comfy and listen to a longer episode where Jamie uses his best life coaching skills to work on some goal setting with Lauren. Lauren's not quite ready to label anything in her life as the most important thing, but, she has to pick one thing. What will it be?

Happy Friday! Today, Jamie and Lauren went live on Facebook and then forgot to record the audio to post! This re-recording of their live delves into what they're doing for the weekend and what projects they're working on that have them excited! Head to Jamie's Facebook Page (Jamie Cote) to check out what podcasting looks like.

In this episode, Lauren talks about breaking a cardinal rule of sleeping with someone. Jamie explains what the experience was like having not really listened to Lauren explaining her skill level.

We just can't stop the conversation! In this bonus episode, Jamie and Lauren revisit a conversation from the morning and a passing comment that stuck in Lauren's head: if I don't tell you how will you know? Since communication is the hallmark of a successful relationship, the notion of getting honest with one another needs to become second nature to make it work.

Today Jamie and Lauren go live on FB for the first time! In this episode they discuss finding out that Lauren's Ex is a listener. Find out what he said, what she said and how Jamie felt about it all. For the video feed, head over to Jamie's Facebook page.

On Super Bowl Sunday, an old flame flickered in Lauren's life and after telling Jamie about it, he felt like he needed a bit of Podcast Therapy. Join the couple as they discuss how exes can raise unwanted feelings of jealousy and hurt and how to cope with those feelings.

Every other Monday, Lauren picks her girls up from her ex. It's not always a smooth transition and it often causes anxiety. In this bonus episode, Jamie joins Lauren for the exchange and while they wait for her ex to show up they discuss what it's like to be in a difficult co-parenting relationship and how to make the best of it.

In today's 5MF, Jamie and Lauren talk about their workout routine, what's working and how they keep each other going.

In this episode, we take a deeper dive in to what it's like for a self proclaimed, perpetual bachelor to join forces with a single mum. Jamie talks about what's making it work this time, with these kids. 

Join Jamie and Lauren for a BONUS EPISODE where they talk about the things that make them unique, special and frustrating! Perfect for Valentine's Day, it's a way to celebrate what special thing(s) they like about one another.

In our second Five Minute Friday we talk about goals for our relationship and our lives.

In the first of our 30 minute Wednesday episodes, we take a deeper dive in to the story of us, who we are and how we met. Please give us a like, rate, review and subscribe!

In the very first episode of the Making it Work Podcast, you'll meet hosts Jamie Cote and Lauren Penfound. Tune in each Friday to hear their weekly, five minute take. Be sure to rate, review and subscribe!