Parenting vs. Podcast

 We've got to do this more often. It was fun catching up on the podcast. Well, we're married. So we spend a lot of time together. But this episode felt good. We've got a new setup, too! Using a Rode mic I picked up. Running it straight through some software on the ol computer. I hope you enjoyed the podcast. :)Get in touch: Parenting vs. Podcast can be found at parentingvspodcast.com Instagram @parentingvspodcastAll our music is made by Jeff: https://soundcloud.com/jeff-omidvaran

AI this, AI that. I love tech and I'm tired of hearing about AI. I guess it's part of our lives now. We talk about some things. Mothers Day. AI. Deepfakes. Get in touch: Parenting vs. Podcast can be found at parentingvspodcast.com Instagram @parentingvspodcastAll our music is made by Jeff: https://soundcloud.com/jeff-omidvaran

In this episode we jump in discussing the book Lindsey is working on. (Lorenzo seems a little butthurt that she hasn't asked him to read it.) But, for real. We all need a little downtime. Right? Is it childish to play video games at 40? Probably. Is it selfish to prioritize what's on your phone over your kids? I don't know. Does our brain need a bit of downtime in this crazy life? Absolutely. We hope you have a healthy escape. We're leaning, too. Get in touch: Parenting vs. Podcast can be found at parentingvspodcast.com Instagram @parentingvspodcastAll our music is made by Jeff: https://soundcloud.com/jeff-omidvaran

 You heard me. This guy steals the show in my opinion. If you haven't seen the righteous gemstones on HBO yet, ya gotta check it out.In this episode we talk "what we're listening to" --which turned in to also what we're watching. Anyway, I hope you enjoy. https://righteous-gemstones.fandom.com/wiki/Keefe_ChambersGet in touch: Parenting vs. Podcast can be found at parentingvspodcast.com Instagram @parentingvspodcastTwitter @parentingvspodAll our music is made by Jeff: https://soundcloud.com/jeff-omidvaran

Creativity... What does it mean to be creative? I asked the large language model and this is what she said. that are original and meaningful. It involves the process of combining existing knowledge, skills, and experiences in novel and imaginative ways to produce something unique and innovative. Being creative means having the capacity to think divergently, break away from conventional patterns, and approach problems or tasks from fresh perspectives.AI chatbots aren't creative yet. But humans are. Humans are great and we wanted to talk about that. Maybe we ran our mouths too much in this one? I mean, what's new, right? We're always running our mouths. I think the difference here is I had a chance to edit it out and I still didn't. Jokes on me. Will the bots ever possess creativity? Here's what an AI bot imagined an AI bot would look like if it had a physical body. Get in touch: Parenting vs. Podcast can be found at parentingvspodcast.com Instagram @parentingvspodcastTwitter @parentingvspodAll our music is made by Jeff: https://soundcloud.com/jeff-omidvaran

 This is a journey. Try and stick with us for this hour and a half recording and if you do, you've earned what is coming to you. Respect. Pure respect. That didn't make any sense. I wish I would have asked ChatGPT to write this. But seriously, who reads these anyway? Not me. Our talk on ADHD. Enjoy.

Okay, we're pretty bad at this whole keeping up with stuff. This podcast was recorded on October 29, 2022. Hopefully we didn't say anything bad in this recording. Who am I kidding? We probably did. Enjoy!Get in touch: Parenting vs. Podcast can be found at parentingvspodcast.com Instagram @parentingvspodcastTwitter @parentingvspodAll our music is made by Jeff: https://soundcloud.com/jeff-omidvaran

This podcast was recorded on August 6, 2022. Just got around to editing it. SMH. Get in touch: Parenting vs. Podcast can be found at parentingvspodcast.com Instagram @parentingvspodcastTwitter @parentingvspodAll our music is made by Jeff: https://soundcloud.com/jeff-omidvaran

 Where are Lindsey's Birkenstocks? Also, where's are dang American Dream?  We don't know the answer to any of these questions. But I do have a separate completely unrelated question: Why do rappers sometimes make those little bird noises in the background of their songs? Get in touch: Parenting vs. Podcast can be found at parentingvspodcast.com Instagram @parentingvspodcastTwitter @parentingvspodAll our music is made by Jeff: https://soundcloud.com/jeff-omidvaran

 This episode has been "in the can" of some time. We recorded it on 4/3/22 but I just got around to editing it today. Also, what the heck is "in the can" anyway? I guess it's just radio or recording lingo. Yeah, looks like it's an old recording term. The "can", in our case is our iPhone with the Shure Mic attached. This episode has been there for a while. What am I even talking about? Does anyone even read this? I could go on and on talking about whatever I wanted with a fair amount of confidence that nobody ever would read this. I am the only one reading this. I am my only audience. ... Hi, me. Just kidding. In this one I'm not sure what we talked about. I'm sure it was super interesting and engaging. I hope you enjoy!Get in touch: Parenting vs. Podcast can be found at parentingvspodcast.com Instagram @parentingvspodcastTwitter @parentingvspodAll our music is made by Jeff: https://soundcloud.com/jeff-omidvaran

Bird nerding. That's what we called this episode. I think we briefly talked about birds in our discussion? Birds aren't the only thing we discussed. We went into the nitty-gritty. Talked about our faith a bit. Got interrupted by kids a few times. It was a good time, maybe. We hope you enjoy. What are we listening to? Good Charlotte20/20 Podcast - The episode about Heaven's GateWorst Roommate Ever from NetflixSeverance with Adam...something, from Parks and RecLots of musicPlease share some music with me. Usual music listening library. Daft Punk as of FridayRandom Access Memories? Some 70s or some 90sMr. JonesSantanaLatin sort of syncopated beatsIrish JigsJapanese IndieWill SmiggieGet in touch: Parenting vs. Podcast can be found at parentingvspodcast.com Instagram @parentingvspodcastTwitter @parentingvspodAll our music is made by Jeff: https://soundcloud.com/jeff-omidvaran

What have we been up to? How have we been feeling? Here's us taking for an hour plus to let you know. What are we listening to?Podcasts:Maintenance Phase PodcastCheers to Leaving, an Exvangelical PodcastThe Skeptic Psychic PodcastRadio LabThe Joe Rogan Experience The DailyWTF with Marc MaronMusic:At the Drive-InHockey DadAlt-J Curtis Mayfield Lime CordialeGang of YouthsRun the JewelsSlomosaHot Mulligan Spanish Love SongsThe Bouncing SoulsEmarosaDashboard Confessional Jimmy Eat WorldWatching? Archive 81GlamourdazeThat ChapterFundie FridaysThe ServantOzarksMurdervilleThe GreatInventing AnnaGet in touch: Parenting vs. Podcast can be found at parentingvspodcast.com Instagram @parentingvspodcastTwitter @parentingvspodAll our music is made by Jeff: https://soundcloud.com/jeff-omidvaran

Okay, so the last two years seems to have passed by in like three months. It feels like life is accelerating faster than a Tesla S Plaid, and we're left in the dust with our iPods and Burt's Tiki Lounge. In this episode we talked about what it feels like to be behind in technology, in fashion. We're not really that young anymore, and that can feel weird sometimes. We hope you enjoy this episode. It's been quite the year for us. What are we listening to? (And watching.)Music:Catie Turner - god must hate meSlomosa - horsesDavid BowieTalking HeadsJ. Cole - hunger.on.hillsideGardens and VillaD. ParkMariachi El BronxTennisTyler the Creator - New Magic WandValley Maker - Beautiful Birds FlyingBrand New - Jesus ChristBlink 182 - Not NowRancid - Fall Back DownKenny Hoopla - how will I Rest In Peace if I'm buried in a highwayGrover Washington Jr. - Just the Two of UsDance Gavin Dance - That's What I LikePodcasts:Can't listen to Spooked ;( Neurodivergent PodcastWhat's the Damage (Going to start soon.)48 HoursWomen in ADADWhat Healthy Couples Know That You Don'tLies We TellThe Bible For Normal People, Peter EnnsSci FriThe Archeology Show with Chris Webster & Rachel RodenShows:InvasionThe Wheel of TimeGet in touch: Parenting vs. Podcast can be found at parentingvspodcast.com Lindsey tweets at @LindseyFace28Lorenzo tweets at @offlohiParenting Vs Podcast tweets at @parentingvspodAll our music is made by Jeff: https://soundcloud.com/jeff-omidvaran

We're back. Life's been...life. In this episode we talk ghost stories, our faith, and our evangelical pasts. Hope you enjoy!What are we listening to? (And watching.)Podcasts:Dateline PodcastMile HigherReal HauntingsMy Therapists ThinksPsychiatrist Off The ClockBeing WellHow To ADHD (YouTube)adhd_couple (Instagram)Song ExploderMusic:Tennis Com TruisePH8The WeekendThe AvalanchesRun the JewelsPoolsideMariah CarrySufjan Stevens new recordAudio Book:DuneThe 4 Hour Work Week by Timothy FerrisVideo:VeratassiumFoundationTed LassoThe Only Murder in the BuildingGet in touch: Parenting vs. Podcast can be found at parentingvspodcast.com Lindsey tweets at @LindseyFace28Lorenzo tweets at @offlohiParenting Vs Podcast tweets at @parentingvspodAll our music is made by Jeff: https://soundcloud.com/jeff-omidvaran

It's all in the title. We talk enneagram, relationships, and how we're (hopefully) growing by setting boundaries and looking at the world around us differently. What are we listening to? Dear Therapists PodcastMaybe You Should Talk to Someone by Lori GottleibKenny HooplaWillow Smith's new single with Travis BarkerHere is Coming Down by Weather MapsCome and Get It by Selina Gomez Typology PodcastMachine Gun GellyI went to a Foo Fighters ConcertTed LassoThe Marvelous Mrs. MazelWho Was I on YouTubeGet in touch: Parenting vs. Podcast can be found at parentingvspodcast.com Lindsey tweets at @LindseyFace28Lorenzo tweets at @offlohiParenting Vs Podcast tweets at @parentingvspodAll our music is made by Jeff: https://soundcloud.com/jeff-omidvaran

It's been a little while. Some major life changes ongoing, forgive us. We hope you're doing well! In this one we're probably a little too honest about what's on our minds, and how we feel about the life changes that are going on around us. Enjoy!What are we listening to? Spy AffairThe Devils Highway by Luis Alberto UrreaDune by Frank HerbertThe First WifeBreathe by Weather MapsLouis by TV GirlWhere Did All the Time Go by Dr. DogSleepwalking by Mariachi El Bronx Music by Michael CeraLove Period PodcastGet in touch: Parenting vs. Podcast can be found at parentingvspodcast.com Lindsey tweets at @LindseyFace28Lorenzo tweets at @offlohiParenting Vs Podcast tweets at @parentingvspodAll our music is made by Jeff: https://soundcloud.com/jeff-omidvaran

Nick Cage is in a lot of debt, we heard. Maybe not? We talked about that, reviewed some music, and discussed some nice things about Oregon we've experienced. We hope you enjoy!What are we listening to? Yama Yama by YamasukiHoney by King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard Electric Feel by Lucy DaydreamRoad Head by Japanese BreakfastFoalsPacking for Mars by Mary RoachDune by Frank HerbertThe Daily PodcastWhat's Up ABQ PodcastQueens of the Minds PodcastGet in touch: Parenting vs. Podcast can be found at parentingvspodcast.com Lindsey tweets at @LindseyFace28Lorenzo tweets at @offlohiParenting Vs Podcast tweets at @parentingvspodBarelas Podcaster's Guild, including guild podcasts can be found at barelaspodcastersguild.comAll our music is made by Jeff: https://soundcloud.com/jeff-omidvaran

 Lindsey and I had the chance to just sit down and reflect on our move to the PNW and Portland. It's been a challenge, as we expected. In this recording we reflect on those challenges. We mentioned this article about housing prices. Also, please check out Barelas Podcaster's Guild, All Sick. Podcast, and Southwest Labs who graciously sponsors Barelas Podcaster's Guild. Get in touch: Parenting vs. Podcast can be found at parentingvspodcast.com Lindsey tweets at @LindseyFace28Lorenzo tweets at @offlohiParenting Vs Podcast tweets at @parentingvspodBarelas Podcaster's Guild, including guild podcasts can be found at barelaspodcastersguild.comAll our music is made by Jeff: https://soundcloud.com/jeff-omidvaran

 It's been a little while since we've had a date night since we've moved. We're ready. Luckily, we think we found a good sitter. Life's changed for us. We no longer have our parents in the same town who are kinda sorta ready to watch our kids for us while we take a break. A whole new world. In this episode we talk about it.The songs we played were Norupo by Heilung, and Elevator by Holy Holy. Check them out!Also, please check out Barelas Podcaster's Guild, All Sick. Podcast, and Southwest Labs who graciously sponsors Barelas Podcaster's Guild. Get in touch: Parenting vs. Podcast can be found at parentingvspodcast.com Lindsey tweets at @LindseyFace28Lorenzo tweets at @offlohiParenting Vs Podcast tweets at @parentingvspodBarelas Podcaster's Guild, including guild podcasts can be found at barelaspodcastersguild.comAll our music is made by Jeff: https://soundcloud.com/jeff-omidvaran

Back in the day, Lorenzo REFUSED to wear a Bad Religion t-shirt because he was a good christian boi. Congrats, Zo. You won the holy awards. In this episode, we talk fashion, and pet peeves. We promised to link:Copper Fire PlacesEven The Rich I'm Not a MonsterAll Gas No BrakesGlass AnimalsScience MikeThe DailyAFIGet in touch: Parenting vs. Podcast can be found at parentingvspodcast.com Lindsey tweets at @LindseyFace28Lorenzo tweets at @offlohiParenting Vs Podcast tweets at @parentingvspodBarelas Podcaster's Guild, including guild podcasts can be found at barelaspodcastersguild.comAll our music is made by Jeff: https://soundcloud.com/jeff-omidvaranO Fortuna by MIT Concert Choir 

If you had the technology available to you and the money to pay for it, would you make a holographic image of yourself to share with loved ones once you're gone? I mean, just because you can doesn't mean that you should. Right? That's where we're at on this one. We talk about holographic images, sci-fi feeling possible futures for us, and how we feel about social media (again). We also go into the past, how it looks on recorded videos, our fascination with recording our own history, etc. We also go into parenting, what it means to sacrifice, and looking for purpose. This was a fun conversation for us. We hope you enjoy! We promised we would link: HD Video of New York from the 1980sVsauseRobots will take over...after they're done dancing. Isaac KappyMark RonsonWild BeastsJawnyHollow CovesDad I Have To Pee!Get in touch: Parenting vs. Podcast can be found at parentingvspodcast.com Lindsey tweets at @LindseyFace28Lorenzo tweets at @offlohiParenting Vs Podcast tweets at @parentingvspodBarelas Podcaster's Guild, including guild podcasts can be found at barelaspodcastersguild.comAll our music is made by Jeff: https://soundcloud.com/jeff-omidvaran

Times have been...lonely. We hope you enjoyed this one!We promised to link: The WeekndMxPx - Let It HappenGet in touch: Parenting vs. Podcast can be found at parentingvspodcast.com Lindsey tweets at @LindseyFace28Lorenzo tweets at @offlohiParenting Vs Podcast tweets at @parentingvspodBarelas Podcaster's Guild, including guild podcasts can be found at barelaspodcastersguild.comAll our music is made by Jeff: https://soundcloud.com/jeff-omidvaran

 Should you bring your kids with you to a brewery? We discussed this question and a few other topics. We're also still adjusting to our new location, Portland, Oregon. We talk about that a bit. Then we go on to talk about what we're listening to. We even played the songs on a MacBook Air, so the sound quality of those songs isn't great (although the MacBook Air speakers are surprisingly good). We recommend that you go check out the songs on your own. Adjusting to a new place is hard. Podcasting has kind of taken the edge off of the move. It's like we have some sort of communication with the outside world. Like, maybe someone is hearing us. We're communicating. Part of a community. I don't know. It's also just fun to create and a good distraction. We hope you enjoyed this one!We promised to link: the rise of babies in bars, explained HyggeConcept Album from The Early November Neon BibleToddlers are AssholesGoody BagFrench Kiwi Juice Get in touch: Parenting vs. Podcast can be found at parentingvspodcast.com Lindsey tweets at @LindseyFace28Lorenzo tweets at @offlohiParenting Vs Podcast tweets at @parentingvspodBarelas Podcaster's Guild, including guild podcasts can be found at barelaspodcastersguild.comAll our music is made by Jeff: https://soundcloud.com/jeff-omidvaran

Should you bring your kids with you to a brewery? We discussed this question and a few other topics. We're also still adjusting to our new location, Portland, Oregon. We talk about that a bit. Then we go on to talk about what we're listening to. We even played the songs on a MacBook Air, so the sound quality of those songs isn't great (although the MacBook Air speakers are surprisingly good). We recommend that you go check out the songs on your own. Adjusting to a new place is hard. Podcasting has kind of taken the edge off of the move. It's like we have some sort of communication with the outside world. Like, maybe someone is hearing us. We're communicating. Part of a community. I don't know. It's also just fun to create and a good distraction. We hope you enjoyed this one!We promised to link: the rise of babies in bars, explained HyggeConcept Album from The Early November Neon BibleToddlers are AssholesGoody BagFrench Kiwi Juice Get in touch: Parenting vs. Podcast can be found at parentingvspodcast.com Lindsey tweets at @LindseyFace28Lorenzo tweets at @offlohiParenting Vs Podcast tweets at @parentingvspodBarelas Podcaster's Guild, including guild podcasts can be found at barelaspodcastersguild.comAll our music is made by Jeff: https://soundcloud.com/jeff-omidvaran

The pandemic has put us all under a lot of pressure. We find ourselves at the edge of sanity more than we'd like. It's no surprise then, that it seems there are more videos surfacing of "Karens" lashing out at people on the streets, and at neighborhood Starbucks. We're just trying to keep calm ourselves, and maybe reflect on the times we've been Karens ourselves. Be kind to each other, especially the ones you're quarantined with. We promised to link and what we're listening to:LisztomaniaA Living Dance Upon Dead MindsCosy RobotsPastor With No AnswersDeath of a StarletCatfish: The PodcastKaytranadaGet in touch: Lindsey tweets at @LindseyFace28Lorenzo tweets at @offlohiParenting Vs Podcast tweets at @parentingvspodBarelas Podcaster's Guild, including guild podcasts can be found at barelaspodcastersguild.comAll our music is made by Jeff: https://soundcloud.com/jeff-omidvaran

The pandemic has put us all under a lot of pressure. We find ourselves at the edge of sanity more than we'd like. It's no surprise then, that it seems there are more videos surfacing of "Karens" lashing out at people on the streets, and at neighborhood Starbucks. We're just trying to keep calm ourselves, and maybe reflect on the times we've been Karens ourselves. Be kind to each other, especially the ones you're quarantined with. We promised to link and what we're listening to:LisztomaniaA Living Dance Upon Dead MindsCosy RobotsPastor With No AnswersDeath of a StarletCatfish: The PodcastKaytranadaGet in touch: Lindsey tweets at @LindseyFace28Lorenzo tweets at @offlohiParenting Vs Podcast tweets at @parentingvspodBarelas Podcaster's Guild, including guild podcasts can be found at barelaspodcastersguild.comAll our music is made by Jeff: https://soundcloud.com/jeff-omidvaran

We made it! We've moved to Portland from Albuquerque. In this episode we talk a bit about trip out here, the differences we're already noticing, and how we're feeling about the move so far. Enjoy!We promised to link: Fresh AirFurther Seems ForeverMoriarty Truck Stop StrippersCircle Round PodcastThe Great on HuluGet in touch: Lindsey tweets at @LindseyFace28Lorenzo tweets at @offlohiParenting Vs Podcast tweets at @parentingvspodBarelas Podcaster's Guild, including guild podcasts can be found at barelaspodcastersguild.comAll our music is made by Jeff: https://soundcloud.com/jeff-omidvaran

We made it! We've moved to Portland from Albuquerque. In this episode we talk a bit about trip out here, the differences we're already noticing, and how we're feeling about the move so far. Enjoy!We promised to link: Fresh AirFurther Seems ForeverMoriarty Truck Stop StrippersCircle Round PodcastThe Great on HuluGet in touch: Lindsey tweets at @LindseyFace28Lorenzo tweets at @offlohiParenting Vs Podcast tweets at @parentingvspodBarelas Podcaster's Guild, including guild podcasts can be found at barelaspodcastersguild.comAll our music is made by Jeff: https://soundcloud.com/jeff-omidvaran

This might be our longest podcast episode ever. It's a stitching of a few different recording sessions. I like it, though. It feels like a metaphor for parenting. You have great thoughts, but get interrupted constantly and have to pick up where you left off later. In this one we talk about The Algorithm. We watched a documentary on Netflix called The Social Dilemma. That doc was a good one, talking about privacy, social media influence, and how the algorithm helps to shape who we are and the decisions we make. We also talk about our impending move to Oregon. It's been on our mind. It is on our mind. These are the chronicles of said move. I hope you enjoy this episode and extra points if you make it from start to finish. We promised to link: Unlocking Us with Brené BrownSmash Boom BestNecronomipodSango SplashAudrey NunaReply AllPastor With No AnswersLabeled Dad I Have To PeeCurious Lorenzo American History TellersSunny Day Real EstateGet in touch: Lindsey tweets at @LindseyFace28Lorenzo tweets at @offlohiParenting Vs Podcast tweets at @parentingvspodBarelas Podcaster's Guild, including guild podcasts can be found at barelaspodcastersguild.comAll our music is made by Jeff: https://soundcloud.com/jeff-omidvaran

Some big changes are on the horizon for us. In this episode we talk about our anticipated move to Portland. We're doing it. We're finally doing it. At least, that's what it looks like. We discuss the reasons for our move, the struggles and joys we experienced in Albuquerque, and the dream of starting new in a different city. We promised to link: KurzgesagtUtopia The Juliana Theory My Big Fat American Gypsy WeddingRun The Jewels Get in touch: Lindsey tweets at @LindseyFace28Lorenzo tweets at @offlohiParenting Vs Podcast tweets at @parentingvspodBarelas Podcaster's Guild, including guild podcasts can be found at barelaspodcastersguild.comAll our music is made by Jeff: https://soundcloud.com/jeff-omidvaran

 Time is moving slow and fast at the same time. How is this even possible? Every day begins the same--I wake up between 5:30 and 6. I stumble to the coffee pot then make coffee. I clean the dishes in the sink if there are any. Then I sit on my patio chair outside and watch the sun come up and wait for the chaos and noise that awaits when the all the kids wake up. Every. Day. Begins. The. Same. Way. It's like groundhog day, but with more masks, and less friends. It's no wonder 6 months felt like 100 years and 1 month at the same time. But in all this, it's hard to focus on your mental health. It's hard to get clarity. It's hard to breathe. To take a moment to think. To feel okay. It's hard. Then things begin to pile up, and frustration builds. I don't know about you, but I can take it out on the person that just happens to be in the same room as me. And more often than not it's a child of mine, or my spouse. The pandemic has been hard to say the least. In this episode we talk about our frustrations that are ongoing. How we're handling. Some honesty on parenting and some honesty on marriage. We hope you enjoy this episode. Thanks for listening!We promised to link: Veritasium VideoOur America: Extreme Parenting Dos SpookqueñosMy Hands Are Bananas Kevin Duckworth, R.I.P. Barelas Podcaster's Guild Go Fund Me Lindsey tweets at @LindseyFace28Lorenzo tweets at @offlohiParenting Vs Podcast tweets at @parentingvspodAll our music is made by Jeff: https://soundcloud.com/jeff-omidvaran

 We're not really moving to Staten Island, but it might not be so bad. The hot weather, pandemic life, working from home, and online school has brought us down. In this episode, we get into the nitty gritty of mental health, our opinions on faith and how it relates to politics, and we discuss the frustrations of doing online school with our kids while just trying to maintain. Lindsey tweets at @LindseyFace28Lorenzo tweets at @offlohiParenting Vs Podcast tweets at @parentingvspodAll our music is made by Jeff: https://soundcloud.com/jeff-omidvaran

We don't mince words in this episode. Well, I'm not sure if we ever mince words. In this one we go into our faith, BLM, Trump, the evangelical church, anti-maskers, and local megachurch pastor Steve Smotherman. We brought up the Albuquerque journal article about the impact of sending our kids to school. You can find that here. Lindsey tweets at @LindseyFace28Lorenzo tweets at @offlohiParenting Vs Podcast tweets at @parentingvspodAll our music is made by Jeff: https://soundcloud.com/jeff-omidvaran

We spent some time in Santa Fe to get our minds off Portland for a bit. Lindsey tweets at @LindseyFace28Lorenzo tweets at @offlohiParenting Vs Podcast tweets at @parentingvspodAll our music is made by Jeff: https://soundcloud.com/jeff-omidvaran

Well, um, either way, I'm glad when we have those times when we don't have to worry, or think about this darn virus, this covid 19. This weekend we booked a New Mexico getaway and it was amazing. We talked about that. We talked about MLMs. We talked about what the beginnings of our summer look like. Lindsey tweets at @LindseyFace28Lorenzo tweets at @offlohiParenting Vs Podcast tweets at @parentingvspodAll our music is made by Jeff: https://soundcloud.com/jeff-omidvaran

Being home has allowed us to really appreciate nature. We talk about our feelings, nature, birds, kids, and Mother's Day.It's good to just sit with your parent and reflect. I think that's one thing a lot of couples don't do...reflect. It feels so energizing to our relationship when we can be honest with how we feel, share our goals, our desires, our everything, without the fear of being judged, or not heard. Also, it's good to just sit down and talk about bird facts. We do some of that in this episode.I hope we're getting better at marriage. I hope we've learned how to respond to each other how we need to be responded to. I hope we can be nurturing parents to our kids.Thank you for listening!We read from this article: https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/53295/10-fascinating-facts-about-ravensLindsey's listening to: 1Q84, Run the Jewls, Glass Animals, Tame Impala, Eyes on the Shore, Pokey LaFarge, Kevin Morby, Sword and Scale, True Consequences, But Why?.Lorenzo's listening to: The Confessional with Nadia Bolz-Weber, Little Richard, Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, Ottis Redding.Lindsey tweets at @LindseyFace28Lorenzo tweets at @offlohiParenting Vs Podcast tweets at @parentingvspodAll our music is made by Jeff: https://soundcloud.com/jeff-omidvaran

Hi everyone! It's hard not to talk about our new lifestyles with COVID-19, so in this one we do just that. We sit down with Ryan Freeman from What's Up ABQ and chat how we're adjusting to a new lifestyle. We also chat about how our community is adjusting, and how humans can do so much good when we're in crisis.Enjoy this co-broadcast with What's Up ABQ podcast, and make sure to subscribe to What's Up ABQ podcast to hear more of Lindsey and Ryan talking to the fine folks of Albuquerque about their passions.Lindsey tweets at @LindseyFace28Lorenzo tweets at @offlohiParenting Vs Podcast tweets at @parentingvspodRyan tweets at @RyanpfreemanWhat's Up ABQ tweets at @ABQWhatsUpAll our music is made by Jeff: https://soundcloud.com/jeff-omidvaran

Isolation days bring ups and downs. It brought Lindsey to bead. Yeah, she's making "hope strands". There's hope. We won't be stuck in the house for much longer, we hope. Well, maybe that's wishful thinking.Isolation does some...interesting things to people. We've had to take into account *gasp* each other's feelings, thoughts, and wishes. Well, in marriage its good practice to do anyway. I'm hoping all this has just allowed us to work those muscles that we need to have a solid marriage. Either way, thanks for being on this journey with us. Thank you for the grace you give to us as you listen. We hope our, um, imperfections bring you comfort to know that there are other people who deal with issues. And if we seem really messed up to you, then you're right, we are. And please email us your secret for having it all figured out. Heck, tweet it. By the way, Lindsey scores high as an enneagram 4, and Lorenzo scores high as an enneagram 9. This one is all over the place. So, thanks or listening. Here are some links to stuff we talked about in the show:Jeff's music: https://soundcloud.com/jeff-omidvaranLindsey tweets at @LindseyFace28Lorenzo tweets at @offlohiParenting Vs Podcast tweets at @parentingvspod

Finding a new normal. Many people are experiencing this new reality. It's interesting to me how important our routine is to us. Even the youngest of us realize when routine is thrown off. This week we're over the freak out of realizing there's a deadly disease permeating the globe, and we're ready to do what we need to do to limit the spread, and balance contenting life at the same time.Emotions are weird right now, and I think this comes though on the podcast. We ask for grace as you listen. Both of us have had moments of being critical, judgmental, frustrated, etc. We're learning how to give grace, receive grace, and continue on. This too shall pass. Right?We hope you're well.Here are some links to stuff we talked about in the show:Jeff's music: https://soundcloud.com/jeff-omidvaranJonathan Merritt's Twitter: @JonathanMerrittThe Samaritan Purses's statement of faith: https://www.samaritanspurse.org/our-ministry/statement-of-faith/The tweet I responded to about SP: https://twitter.com/JonathanMerritt/status/1245347904849674245?s=20Sorry if we missed anything. Enjoy!

The global pandemic COVID-19 has taken us by surprise and we've all had to build the plane as we're flying, as the saying goes. Parents across the country are having to learn how to balance working from home while keeping their kids entertained and educated. It's hard, but we have found that there have been some unexpected lessons that parents are learning.We hope this podcast episode finds you healthy as we weather this storm together.Shout out to these folks we mentioned in the pod:Jeff makes the music https://soundcloud.com/jeff-omidvaranLindsey and Ryan's pod https://www.whatsupabq.comThe federal law I was thinking about was FAPE https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Free_Appropriate_Public_EducationBrian and Gio made a Podcast! http://brianandgiopodcast.comMKBHD makes amazing tech vids https://www.youtube.com/user/marquesbrownleeStated Clearly made an amazing video on Coronaviruses https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NJLXdsO1GBISmall Things Often Podcast https://www.gottman.com/blog/introducing-the-small-things-often-podcast/

It's our anniversary. 11 years of marriage. In this episode we talk about how we're dealing with the global pandemic that is COVID-19 while still celebrating each other. And what do you do during your anniversary during a pandemic? Luckily in New Mexico there are lots of open spaces where it's easy to isolate. We visited Mogollon, NM, a ghost town, and drove down dusty roads near Silver City, NM.The episode we were referencing on Lindsey's podcast can be found at https://www.whatsupabq.com/podcast/episode/2b757c5b/whats-up-abq-jesse-herron-with-painted-lady-bed-and-brew.Music is by Jeff Omidvaran. His sound cloud can be found at https://soundcloud.com/jeff-omidvaran.Enjoy!

Yeah, don't hoard the corn. If you hoard the corn, then there's not enough to go around. But seriously, the times we're living in are surreal. People are clearing out grocery stores, buying up all the toilet paper, pasta, meats, canned food, even ramen.We hope it'll be okay. We also hope this episode finds you well. If you're quarentied, or social distancing, perhaps we can find a spot in our podcast rotation. Thanks if we do.If you're curious about the enneagram, Sandra has an amazing instagram page found at https://www.instagram.com/familypersonalities/. We suggest you visit. Also, if you're curious about the enneagram, the authors we've been paying attention to are Richard Rohr, Ian Morgan Cron, and Suzanne Stabile.Music is by Jeff Omidvaran (but not O Fortuna)https://soundcloud.com/jeff-omidvaranAlso check out Ryan Freeman's books.https://www.ryanpfreeman.comFind our contact information at https://parentingvspodcast.blogspot.com.Enjoy!

If you're into ASMR then you'll really be into this episode. But seriously? What's up with ASMR? We just don't understand it. And that's okay. There are things that we don't understand and we don't have to understand. To us though, eating and weird noises can be annoying to each other. That's marriage though, right? We look past the things that annoy us and move forward, looking more towards the things that we love about each other. So, we ask you, dear listener, to do the same. We'll be slurping coffee, and munching on cake, and there's background noise, but let it be endearing. Join us in the coffee shop. Imagine that you're eating cake and sipping on coffee with us. We hope you enjoy this episode!Music by Jeff Omidvaran https://soundcloud.com/jeff-omidvaranFind us on Twitter @parentingvspod

What does it look like to love yourself? We've both gone through periods of time where we just don't like ourselves. I think it's important to care about yourself so that you're ready to love others. Maybe I'm wrong. We kinda talk through this idea on this episode. Enjoy!

We had a list of topics to discuss and haphazardly went through those topics. Liminal space, gratitude, cults, megachurches, instapot, and an apocalypse were among the topics. Enjoy!Find more about liminal space here:https://inaliminalspace.org/about-us/what-is-a-liminal-space/

There comes a time in your life... In this episode we discussed what it's like to feel like you've made the wrong decision. We feel like our 30s have been self discovery, trying to discern what is worth dedicating our lives to. It's been a series of mistakes in parenting, in our careers, in our marriage. Now, we're trying to find out where to go. The journey isn't over, but this is us trying to talk through some of it. Enjoy!

In this one we talk about podcasts we listen to, life changes, enneagram, and artistic endeavors.Lindsey and Ryan's podcast is called What's Up ABQ, and it can be listened to anywhere you get podcasts. Check out their website http://www.whatsupabq.com.Also, check out the KRQE story on them... https://www.krqe.com/news/albuquerque-metro/new-podcast-aims-to-highlight-whats-up-in-albuquerque/Shout out to Sandra http://www.familypersonalities.com.

We've all got our issues... We all experience privilege in our own way. We're trying to navigate how to have empathy for others, deal with the problems we have, and not minimize the problems of others. (Especially those who we perceive to have more "privilege" than we do.)And...raising three is hard (for us). But, raising four, even if it's just for a week, is harder.Enjoy!

Faith has been on our minds. We talk a lot about what bothers us, and faith has been high on that list. Not faith itself, but our own faith. We were brought up with a certain set of expectations, and we don't fit into those expectations at the moment. For most expectations, we don't care very much. But, faith is a big one. We want to live "right". We want to raise our kids in the "right" way. Inclusion and values are also important to us... So, we're kind of left out. We kind of talk about these feelings in this episode. We also sort of just drink beer and shoot the shit. Shoot shit with us! It's fun!(note: we pulled this episode originally, but decided to publish it anyway...)

Our thoughts differ when it comes to the thought of leaving our kids in the care of a robot. Robot is such a harsh term. AI seems nicer. Anyway, we discuss robot moms, Albuquerque, Lindsey and Ryan's Podcast about Albuquerque, and other things. Enjoy!

We traveled 4,248 km (2,639 mi). From ABQ to Denver to Salina to Vegas to Palm Springs to Laguna Beach to Palm Springs to Phoenix, and back to ABQ. It was a trip. We learned a lot about ourselves, our kids, the road, the cities. It was a blast, and this conversation is about that road trip. Enjoy!