Not Quite Average

Today we are asking Brook all of the questions you have always wondered about men but weren't comfortable asking. Do they notice our body hair? What do they find attractive? What is an automatic turn-off? Do they gossip with their friends? What do they do to prepare for a first date? And SO much more. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

High School was important, dramatic, stressful, fun... and WEIRD. We talk about how different our experiences were as well as read your submissions about the odd things that happened to YOU in high school! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today we are discussing marriage based off the questions you submitted on Instagram. We love you and appreciate this space where we can all be vulnerable and honest! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We took an unexpected break for.... a month? Longer? There were a few reasons why, and in this candid and unscripted episode we explain more about it. (Also, stay tuned for a hilarious obituary written by a bot?) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Well, this went off the rails. Today we answer really juicy questions OR have to take a shot. And things get... chaotic. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today we are talking about our life lessons, life regrets + life advice. Also, we are diving into your thoughts and learning from everyone's collective wisdom. We love you + your insight! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today is our first "story time" episode where we read the longer-format stories YOU submitted. And wow, y'all had some wild experiences with roommates.Michel's YouTube - www.youtube.com/c/micheljanseMichel's IG - www.instagram.com/michel_janse_smithBrook's Twitter - https://twitter.com/brookme3 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Having a good roommate is a BLESSING. We have been lucky to have some of the best. Nevertheless, living with a stranger leads to some interesting stories and experiences. Today we are talking about our roommate experiences, diving into your thoughts as to why roommates can be tough, and reading some WILD mini horror stories submitted by you. Stay tuned for part 2 next week where we read your longer stores!Michel's YouTube - www.youtube.com/c/micheljanseMichel's IG - www.instagram.com/michel_janse_smithBrook's Twitter - https://twitter.com/brookme3 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This is part 2 of our conversation with our friend Sarah, the author of Borderline Brainwashed. Today we dive into confidence, boundaries, saying no, finding ourselves in LA, and loving people with different beliefs or lifestyles than our own. Find Sarah's IG Here: https://www.instagram.com/sarahthehumannn/Per-Order Her Book Here: https://amzn.to/3wIV3iz See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today we have our friend Sarah here to deep dive into some topics from her upcoming book. We will start with these topics - how our core beliefs shape us for better or for worse, struggling with perfectionsim and sex as a Christian. Find Sarah's IG Here: https://www.instagram.com/sarahthehumannn/Per-Order Her Book Here: https://amzn.to/3wIV3iz See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today we are talking about our dating experiences before meeting each other. From awkward dates to boring dates and everything in between. We also read and react to your submissions as to why dating is hard! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We are so happy to be back with season 2! A "just for fun" episode, we are easing back into things by answering your submitted questions. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Soooooo, we are taking a break! We have learned a LOT this past year. So we are being transparent about our thoughts about it all. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This is a "just for fun" episode where we talk through your anonymous, hilarious unpopular opinions. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Let's be honest, this is an odd decade full of growth, challenges, change + milestones. Sometimes it is just CONFUSING.... and weird. Sharing our experiences definitely makes us feel less alone, so let's chat! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We took YOUR specific advice questions and are discussing them in today's chatty episode! We each have very different options, so together you should get some well-rounded advice to think about. Money, marriage, making friends and more -- we kinda cover it all! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today we are answering a ton of "deep" and "get to know you" type of questions. Some of them are JUICY! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Habits make up the sum of who you are -- ever heard that one? Today we are going to honestly assess our OWN habits as well as discuss how the professionals (aka psychologists) suggest to implement new ones that will actually stick. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Talking about how this past year has changed us and how we feel about possibly returning to "normalcy". See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today we want to talk about our money fears, doubts, and limiting beliefs. BUT ALSO how things like generosity play into that. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Just chatting with YOU! :-) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today we are talking about Hustle Culture. We will discuss how that plays into Christianity, what our culture is, the importance of rest and habits, instant gratification and so much more. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This is a "just for fun" episode about how we met, our first date and how we got engaged! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Michel loves change and Brook?.... Not so much. In this episode we discuss how we deal with these semi-stressful, semi-exciting seasons of change. How do we respect each-other's varying personalities while protecting ourselves too? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Can We Really Work Fewer Hours? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Filling you in on our lives! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Sometimes we are in a bad mood, and that's okay! It's part of being human! Today we discuss what can put us into a bad mood, how to help, and self care during difficult days! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

What even IS imposter syndrome? Do we experience it in any areas of our lives? How does it affect confidence? Today, we are taking an honest and DEEP dive into this concept, vulnerably sharing our insecurities and feelings of inadequacy. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This is another "Just for Fun" episode where we play True or False with you! Fair warning: we might've had a bit TOO much fun with this one. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today we are discussing the good, bad and ugly of owning a business. Production, profit margins, fulfillment, shipping, customer service, taxes, contracts, pleasing customers, EVERYTHING. Let's get real about it. PLUS, Michel shares exactly how much money she put into Janse the Label in 2020 and exactly what her sales were too. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today we are talking about the concept of living simply. We have been interested in adopting more of this mindset after reading Ecclesiastes. Let’s talk about being more minimal and intentional with our purchases, appreciating non-material items, having gratitude and finding joy in daily tasks. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In episode 16 we compared how being raised in different family structures affected us as people, and how we brought that into our marriage. This week we are continuing the conversation about how being raised in TX versus California played a role in who we are in addition to politics, demographics, wealth, church culture, family traditions, and more. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today we are casually hanging out and answering all of the questions you wanted to know. Regrets, never having kids, moving, dream jobs, best advice and SO MUCH MORE! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today we discuss how and when to ask for help in both personal and business areas. Hiring help, phoning a friend, asking a favor, etc. How do we know when help is harmful versus essential? And how do we manage the guilt of asking for a hand? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today we are talking about what it is actually like to get married and merge different backgrounds & upbringings. All about how coming from different family structures, cultures, states, & financial positions affected us and how we met in the middle! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today we will discuss dating FOR marriage, dating while you are engaged, and even dating your spouse. What are red flags to look our for when dating through the lens of marriage? How do you navigate religion, money + the church when dating? Engagement is chaotic, how do we prioritize our relationship in that season? Most importantly, what are tangible ways to continue to date your spouse after marriage? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This is a just-for-fun episode to break up all of the heavier and more serious topics lately. Would YOU rather? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today we will discuss how to become more motivated, how it plays into success and stress, if we can balance motivation and contentment, and more. Motivation is key to success but are there other qualities more important? When is motivation harmful? Can it lead to increased stress? How do we become more content? Let's dive into all that AND more! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We each had VERY different upbringings. Michel was raised in the church but didn't really *click* until she was 18. Brook wasn't raised Christian but found Jesus on his own in High School. These are our stories of how we found Jesus, where we are now, and how we got here. We also discuss Imposter Syndrome when talking about Jesus, how relationships affected the journey (for better and worse), and how church culture led us to AND away from Christ. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today we address more of your money questions and how it relates to our marriage. Let's talk about our financial team, how we found them, and what they help with. Also, we are addressing holiday spending, retirement saving, dividing personal + business expenses, living below our means, planning for future wealth, and what we have been learning lately. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Opinions can come at us in MANY areas of life and while sometimes they're helpful, oftentimes they're not. We honestly discuss how to navigate this from strangers online to family members who might have different views than us. Let's also dive into cancel culture, accountability, receiving valid criticism, finding our value in Christ (instead of other's opinions OF us), and online trolls. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this casual, candid, and chatty episode we answer some questions you want to know about managing money as a married couple. We discuss combining bank accounts (and the pros and cons of doing so), how we prepared financially for marriage, dividing responsibilities, debt, spending guilt, planning for big purchases, saving and MORE. Let's talk about it. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this solo-episode, I open up about the 5 things I did within my life (so far) that I consider to be "mistakes". I made some poor choices in previous relationships, let fear hold me back from important things, didn't take the time to learn serious business lessons, and lost some money along the way. Let's discuss how these mistakes affected my life so that hopefully I can help spare you from also learning the hard way! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This episode we wanted to just hang out with you and answer whatever y'all wanted to know. We discuss dealing with LA culture, our financial goals, perfectionism, marriage (& if we lived together before), our wedding, when we want kids, Christianity, the church's flaws, and friendships! A little bit of everything... and things get CANDID. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Going into 2020, we had no idea that we would both be working from home, self-employed AND sharing a small apartment to do so. This week we talk about how we BOTH find a workspace in a tiny apartment, respect each other's work schedule, find a balance for rest, the responsibilities AND freedoms of working from home, and generally making it all work. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Brook & Michel very honestly discuss marriage and how the reality compares to their expectations. They deep dive into getting married young, the importance of intimacy, learning love languages, handling disagreements, keeping God in the center, and so much more. Plus, pre-marital counseling was a very helpful experience so they discuss how that played a role in their marriage! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Is college a scam? Does a degree actually help anymore? Or does the debt and additional years out of the workforce hold us back? Brook and Michel had very different college experiences; Brook put himself through college and Michel's parents helped with her online-school tuition. Spoiler: neither of them use their degree in adulthood. Nevertheless, they're talking about what they would've done differently, the benefits to college, the downsides, and more. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Sleep is clearly important to so many things -- our mood, productivity and health are all positively or negatively effected by our sleeping routines. Today we discuss the benefits to a sleeping schedule, the differences between an early bird and a night owl, if naps can be a tool for productivity, and how caffeine and sleep can coincide! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We both quit our jobs on the SAME DAY to pursue our "dream jobs" full time. Let's talk about what we did right, what we did wrong and everything in between. How did we justify this both financially and emotionally? Also, let’s honestly talk about how our dream jobs compare to our previous “safe” jobs, what we wish we would’ve known, and how we made our dreams a reality. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week Brook and Michel discuss how boundaries can help to create healthier relationships, be applied to every-day work, and navigate obligations. Can boundaries help us to earn more respect AND maybe more money? Can they help to maintain healthier friendships, marriages and family relationships? How can we REALLY say no? Let's talk about it! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Nice to meet you! We are Michel and Brook: A married couple excited to share our lives with you as we try to become the most successful versions of ourselves possible. Not Quite Average, coming so soon! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.