Swept Together

On today's episode, we’re chatting about travel-inspired businesses, board games that bring us together (or tear us apart), and jumping in vs sitting on the sidelines. And we're joined by the fun + multi-business couplepreneur, Erin + James of Denver Graffiti Tour. Here's what we covered in this interview: The importance of shared interests + core values to a successful relationships How they were inspired + decided to start both their first + second businesses together Why they believe hands-on experience is more important than fancy education Why learning history + context deepens your appreciation of art [Tweet "Your core values are more important than the small stuff - @denvergraffiti on @swepttogether"] [Tweet "Even the worst case scenario is still an opportunity to learn - @denvergraffiti on @swepttogether"] [Tweet "The biggest disservice you can do to yourself is stay on the sidelines instead of playing the game - @denvergraffiti on @swepttogether"] Stay Connected with Erin + James: Denver Graffiti Tour | Instagram | Facebook | Trip Advisor | James Carlson Real Estate

Today we're talking about relationship math, Annabelle's bad habit of wandering off into her own head, and we can neither confirm nor deny the first book we read together. Here's what we covered: What we've learned about ourselves and each other after three years together The difference between passionate love and companionate love How struggles have impacted our relationship as we've grown together Why it's important to keep pursuing each other even when you're tempted to coast Have questions for us that you'd like to hear us answer on an upcoming episode? Leave a comment below! [Tweet "One of the lifelong objectives of any relationship is figuring out your partner's communication style - @swepttogether"] [Tweet "I can trust you have our best interests at heart even if we don't agree - @swepttogether"] [Tweet "Our relationship is dynamic so we have to keep learning what works for us now - @swepttogether"] Resources mentioned in Episode 76: Mural in our cover photo by Jason Thielke Episode 0 | Where the Coffee Is Aziz Ansari on Modern Romance Episode 32 | Together with Nocturne - Scott + Nicole's interview Graph from The Happiness Hypothesis by Johnathan Haidt Gottman Institute on Building Love Maps Episode 048 | The Funny Thing About Marriage - Gerard + Jessie's interview Denver Graffiti Tour

Today we're talking about FOMO, moving (the stuff in boxes kind, not the RV life kind), Annabelle's childhood tchotchkes, and the classic Aladdin karaoke song. Here's what we covered: How we picked our new neighborhood in Denver The hardest parts of being in a new "stationary" home after a year of travel Our decluttering rampages continue! Have questions for us that you'd like to hear us answer on an upcoming episode? Leave a comment below! [Tweet "We thought we'd pick up our lives where we left off but truthfully, our lives are changed forever. - @swepttogether"] [Tweet "FOMO is a part of life for someone who loves to travel - @swepttogether"] Resources mentioned in Episode 75: Episode 5 | Where You Park It Simple Green Bus on Instagram

Today we're talking about what we're most looking forward to about being home for the summer, the evolution of friendships as we age, and the theme we've given this next season in our lives. Here's what we covered: The size of our network vs the number in our inner circle Our biggest realization after being on the road for over a year How a community impacts our marriage and relationships Have questions for us that you'd like to hear us answer on an upcoming episode? Leave a comment below! [Tweet "It's so important when you're experiencing hardship to know you're not alone - @swepttogether"] [Tweet "We're designed for friendships IRL, not just online - @swepttogether"] Resources mentioned in Episode 74: See Christian's modeling debut Denver Grafitti Tour Validation of Dunbar's Number Episode 48 | The Funny Thing About Marriage What it's actually like making plans with people - that funny video about adult friendships Episode 4 | A Secret Camping Spot

Today we're talking about a huge transition we've just experienced as we've made our way back to Denver. Here's what we covered: What our final days in Gulliver the RV looked like How we think 13 months of RV life has changed us and where we're headed from here Have questions for us that you'd like to hear us answer on an upcoming episode? Leave a comment below! [Tweet "Our possessions were so hard to get rid of but now we hardly remember what we left behind - @swepttogether"] [Tweet "Sometimes live changes so drastically you can no longer imagine your old "normal" - @swepttogether"] [Tweet "RVing has made us more aware of our impact on the world - @swepttogether"] Resources mentioned in Episode 73: Episode 58 | Our Own Irresistible Interview Episode 27 | A Huge RV!

Today we're talking about Christian's definition of "cute," Annabelle's childhood backyard, SPORTS!, and our time at Big Bend National Park. Here's what we covered: Do you get nostalgic for places you've visited or spent a period of time? Can landscapes hold memories for us? Have questions for us that you'd like to hear us answer on an upcoming episode? Leave a comment below! [Tweet "13 months in an RV together and we're both still alive! - @swepttogether"] Resources mentioned in Episode 72: Big Bend National Park Ken Burns National Parks: America's Best Idea Series

Today we're talking about regional vocabularies, whether bluebonnets are actually purple, and our favorite stops from our two months of traveling around Texas. Here's what we covered: The assorted day trips we took from our "homebase" in Austin including Waco, San Antonio, Marfa and more. The extra-Texas seasonal traditions we participated in Proof you should always be checking in with your spouse (and not assume you know them) Is there a place in Texas that would tempt us away from Denver? Have questions for us that you'd like to hear us answer on an upcoming episode? Leave a comment below! [Tweet "We were submerged in a vat of Dr. Pepper nostalgia - @swepttogether"] Resources mentioned in Episode 71: Regional Dialect Quiz via The New York Times (based on Harvard Dialect Survey) Episode 70 | All By Myself Proof about men vs. women and color perception via Psychology Today Dr Pepper Museum Groupon in Waco, TX (not an affiliate link) Perot Museum of Nature and Science in Dallas, TX Big Bend National Park

Today Annabelle is out of town, teaching a workshop back home in Denver so Christian recorded a solo show talking about the upsides to being alone. They say distance makes the heart grow fonder. What does Christian have to say? Resources mentioned in Episode 70: Evergreen Lane Productions (Annabelle's video editing business)  

Today we're talking about the oddities that Christian dreams about, whether Annabelle has any idea where she's going, and how we cope with constant change. Here's what we covered: What's next on the last planned leg of our road trip The tools we've used to navigate our relationship, career and travel transitions over the last few years The difference between co-dependency and influence when making we're making decisions [Tweet "Sometimes we'll do it your way + sometimes we'll do it mine - @swepttogether"] Resources mentioned in Episode 69: Evergreen Lane Productions (Annabelle's video editing business) The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up by Marie Kondo The Minimalists Packing Party

Today we're talking about Christian's obsession with romantic comedies, Annabelle's gratitude practice, how dating websites are like Yelp, and where we stand on the "soul mate" debate. Here's what we covered: Have we married the wrong person? How we develop a messed-up idea of what relationships are supposed to be about Is settling for "good enough" really worse than holding out for "perfection?" Why vulnerability and self-discovery are the keys to a "good enough" marriage How we teach each other to be better romantic partners [Tweet "Until you know yourself, you can’t properly relate to another person - @swepttogether"] [Tweet "Real love is about being a good teacher, not a good mind reader - @swepttogether"] Resources mentioned in Episode 68: The Five Minute Journal Why You Will Marry the Wrong Person by Alain de Botton | Watch the video Episode 0 | Where the Coffee Is

Is it too late to apologize? Today we're talking about the struggles of owning a 17-year-old RV, Annabelle's first car accident, + the secret code to get us to forgive you. Here's what we covered: What are the 5 Apology Languages? How we've implemented apology languages into our relationship [Tweet "We've all been in relationships where that person "never apologized." Maybe this is why - @swepttogether"] [Tweet "True apologies accept responsibility instead of shifting blame - @swepttogether"] Resources mentioned in Episode 67: Episode 58 | Our Own Irresistible Interview Episode 46 | Speaking Your Language When Sorry Isn't Enough by Gary Chapman | Take the Apology Language Quiz Have you heard of apology languages before? Do you know your partner's apology language?

Today we're talking about how Annabelle learned how to cook, why Christian thinks Facebook knows all, and how we prioritize date nights without leaving the house (aka RV). Here's what we covered: Ina Garten's 5 tips to a better date night in Why you should set boundaries around dinner time How you can make evenings at home special and romantic without breaking the bank [Tweet "You get to set the rules for what works in your relationship - @swepttogether"] Resources mentioned in Episode 66: The Kitchn- Ina Garten's Tips for Date Night Barefoot Contessa Episode 56 | Doing Life with Dubsado How do you and your partner prioritize date nights at home? Have you tried Ina's tips for a more romantic date night at home?

We're throwing back to our days of advanced math + physics, how Christian wooed Annabelle by sharing intellectual articles, and why you shouldn't let the little things slide in your relationship. Back in the day, Christian shared a Ted Talk with Annabelle about the mathematics of love and now we've turned it into a podcast because it's the secret to why we "don't fight." Here's what we covered: How to mathematically avoid divorce (and the biggest predictor of it according to research) What the negativity threshold is and why it's vital to keeping your relationship healthy Why how you fight matters more than how much you fight [Tweet "It's actually important to sweat the small stuff - @swepttogether"] Resources mentioned in Episode 65: Mathematics of Love Ted Talk The Gottman Institute Episode 60 | Up Next with Marriage on Deck What is one thing you could do this week to help your partner respond more positively towards you? How could you practice a low negativity threshold?

On today's episode, we’re chatting about exploring new places after big moves, transitioning a relationship through difficult life seasons, + using travel to connect with your partner. And we're joined by the wonderful + multi-passionate couplepreneur, Adina + Zeke Pease. Here's what we covered in this interview: The difference between side-hustling with your spouse + working with them full time Coping with grief through travel Being multi-passionate + interweaving lots of different interests + career directions [Tweet "New mantra: Hope without attachment - Zeke Pease on @swepttogether"] Stay Connected with Adina + Zeke: Adina's Website | Adina on Instagram | Zeke on Instagram | The Xterra on Instagram Life by Chocolate | Greenville Arms Bed + Breakfast | Art Workshops | Fiber Art Workshops

Happy 2018! We're back with our first episode of the year, talking about the importance of side projects, hobbies + learning new things. We've been hiding out from the deep freeze that's covering the country in the tropical paradise that is Florida. But we're back - still in the tropical paradise - but recording podcasts again! Here's what we covered: Why it's important to have things outside of work that bring fulfillment How we did on last year's goals + what we're working on this year Why Christian is an alligator + Annabelle is a crocodile ;) [Tweet "Hobbies relieve some of the pressure we put on our career for fulfillment - @swepttogether"] Resources mentioned in Episode 63: Dry Tortugas National Park Lonely Island - Jack Sparrow Everglades National Park Spilled Milk Podcast - French Fry Shapes Episode 34 | A Serial Homestead

In today's episode, we decided to record in the wilds of Walt Disney World (so pardon our background noise) but we couldn't think of a better place to record our 2017 highlight episode. This was a big year in Swept Together land, so we wanted to share some gratefulness for all the amazing things we've experienced this year. Here's what we covered: Our top 3 highlights of 2017 A bunch of suggestions if you'd like to dip back into the archives while we're on a holiday break [Tweet "Catch up with @swepttogether + our favorite episodes of 2017"]   Resources mentioned in Episode 62: Episode 29 | The Akademik Ioffe - our journey to Antarctica! Episode 30 | The Seventh Continent - our Antarctic experience + Annabelle's 30th birthday Vlog 2 + Vlog 3 - video of all those penguins + whales from Antarctica Episode 27 | A Huge RV! - preparing to move into Gulliver the RV Episode 40 | Where We Plant Our Roots - our Redwoods National Park episode Episode 54 | Belize in Ever After - the boat escape story from our wedding!

In today's episode, we are chatting snowbird states, pancake tacos + whether or not our love languages can change over time. One of Christian's primary love languages is Quality Time, but he's been missing it lately since he's become so busy with work. Here's what we covered: What counts as Quality Time? How do we get Quality Time when we're also busy with work + life? Some of our favorite recent date night activities How we use the urgent/important distinction to set boundaries around our work time Recaps of some of our recent guests + how they prioritize quality time [Tweet "Quality Time with your partner needs to be protected + defended - @swepttogether"] [Tweet "It's key to distinguish between urgent + important if we want life balance - @swepttogether"] [Tweet "Setting boundaries needs to be an open conversation with your partner - @swepttogether"] Resources mentioned in Episode 61: Treylor Park 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey Episode 58 | Our Own Irresistible Interview Evergreen Lane Productions 

On today's episode, we’re chatting the secret to Christmas every day, putting on your raincoat during difficult seasons, + why you should co-watch TV shows with Danielle + Howard Taylor of Marriage on Deck. Here's what we covered in this interview: Why shared projects don't feel like work + are essential to a great marriage The importance of defining roles within your business Dealing with grief + loss within a relationship [Tweet "We both have equal stock in everything we do - Marriage on Deck on @swepttogether"] [Tweet "We had a lot of failures before we had successes - Marriage on Deck on @swepttogether"] [Tweet "We made it by sheltering each other through the hard seasons - Marriage on Deck on @swepttogether"] Resources mentioned in Episode 60: Marriage on Deck | Facebook | YouTube

In today's episode, we debate the pronunciation of pecans, contemplate big houses in the suburbs, and Annabelle has an existential crisis while Christian maintains his chill (as usual). We're seventh months into our RV trip, and that leaves us with the big question: what's next? What do you do when you realize that your own expectations of how your life is going to don't match your values? Here's what we covered: Is having a 5-year plan essential? How do you talk through what's next when your priorities change? Can you create a life where you have the "best of both worlds"? [Tweet "We can make our life look how we want it to look - @swepttogether"] [Tweet "You don't have to be tied down to a specific way of doing things - @swepttogether"] Resources mentioned in Episode 59: Header photo by Biz Jones Photography Master of None Episode 58 | Our Own Irresistible Interview

On today's episode, we’re learning how Walt Disney brings us together, the hardest year of marriage, and the magic word that frees up your energy to invest in the world from Elise + Scott Grice of Hey, Sweet Pea. Here's what we covered: How to set boundaries that protect both your relationship + your business The value of naming your seasons to guide your goal-setting Where is the line between selfishness + self-care? The key to being able to take care of your marriage, your life + your business [Tweet "I'm not willing to wait to start my life. I'm going to start NOW. - @heysweetpea on @swepttogether"] [Tweet "Everything we do needs to add to our life or add to our business - @heysweetpea on @swepttogether"] [Tweet "If it's not an immediate yes, it's a no. Boundaries are not selfish! - @heysweetpea on @swepttogether"] Resources mentioned in Episode 58: Free Training from Hey Sweet Pea

On today's episode, we’re debating about starving artists, whether or not everyone is creative, and how early Christian is allowed to have a midlife crisis. We're feeling the creative frustration over here but in this conversation, we hashed out some ways forward.  Here's what we covered: The left/right brain myth Our impulses to put something tangible out into the world The definition of creativity and how we tackle creative blocks [Tweet "You just have to honor the creative spark - @swepttogether"] [Tweet "Creativity is like a relationship, devote time to see where it leads - @swepttogether"] Resources mentioned in Episode 57: The infamous Episode 0 | Where the Coffee Is The Boston Museum of Fine Art The Metropolitan Museum of Art - New York Denver Art Museum Sustaining Membership - How we visit art museums all over the country, thanks to reciprocity! Our RV Renovations: Before + After Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert

On today's episode, we’re learning to identify the "back rub look," the trouble that can arise once you've watched everything on the Internet, and the secret to getting things done as parents from Becca and Jake of Dubsado. Here's what we covered: How to scale a business while protecting your marriage Parenting + owning a business together: what is the secret? How this couple scaled their business to success in less than two years The legacy they hope to leave for their friends, family, and customers [Tweet "We come to work and laugh together every single day - @mydubsado on @swepttogether"] [Tweet "If you're thinking about it, go for it! - Becca of @mydubsado on @swepttogether"] [Tweet "Our whole day is a ritual of just being together - Jake of @mydubsado on @swepttogether"] Resources mentioned in Episode 56: Dubsado | Instagram @mydubsado | YouTube @DubsadoCRM Get 20% off your first month (or year!) of Dubsado with the referral code: evergreenlane *Full disclosure* Using the above code will give Annabelle a small affiliate fee, but we would never recommend something we don't use and love - and Annabelle LOVES Dubsado and uses it daily in her own business.

  On today's episode, we’re closing the season down at Acadia National Park, celebrating six months of living in Gulliver the RV, + sharing the struggles of RV life. Annabelle gushes over her favorite season ever, and Christian dishes his biggest source of stress these days. Here's what we covered: The best moments we spent in Acadia National Park - including our favorite hikes and views How we're balancing (or not) our work lives with our full-time travel How our neighbors for the week helped us combat one of our least favorite aspects of RV life The biggest lesson learned after six months on the road [Tweet "Here's the reality of #rvlife: we're not on vacation - @swepttogether"] [Tweet "We can't do everything, but we're doing more now than if we'd stayed home - @swepttogether"] [Tweet "RV life is amazing, but not perfect. There are tradeoffs to every lifestyle - @swepttogether"] Resources mentioned in Episode 55: Acadia National Park (the photo above is from Beech Cliffs overlook at Echo Lake which Annabelle mentions on the show) Episode 40 | Where We Plant Our Roots (Our Redwoods National Park episode)   USA Camper Cam (Christian's friend Jeff - also a fulltime RVer!) Denver Art Museum Sustaining Membership - How we visit art museums all over the country thanks to reciprocity!

On today's episode, we’re officially married and giving you a behind-the-scenes peek into our crazy wedding weekend! Our weekend included one unwelcome wedding crasher, two private boat rescues, + basically the best vacation ever. Here's what we covered: The realities of what traveling to a destination wedding sometimes looks like How we incorporated our personalities and relationship into our special day What we're thankful for, one week into marriage [Tweet "Curious about a destination wedding in Belize? Here's how ours went down - @swepttogether"] Resources mentioned in Episode 54: Episode 53 | You + Me (How we were feeling one week before our wedding!) Episode 23 | UnBelizeable! (Hear from us at the very beginning of our wedding planning process) Episode 48 | The Funny Thing About Marriage (Interview with our officiant Gerard and his wife Jessie!) Signature Belize Weddings - Our AMAZING wedding planner

On today's episode, we’re giving you an inside look into the brains of two people who are getting married in less than a week! If you've been married, or know someone who's been married, you know how crazy the days before a wedding can get. This episode is basically one long Sweep Up + one of the most unfiltered conversations we've had on the show. Here's what we covered: What we're feeling and experiencing a week before our destination wedding Balancing and delegating tasks leading up to a big event There's a LOT of stress + a lot of looooove in this episode, so listeners beware ;) [Tweet "Our vows is what this is really all about, not the napkin colors - @swepttogether"] Resources mentioned in Episode 53: Episode 23 | UnBelizeable! (Hear from us at the very beginning of our wedding planning process) Episode 19 | Wherever I'm With You (Our engagement story)

On today's episode, we’re talking about wearing onesies in the desert, living up to expectations, and how traveling impacts our lives in the default world!  We're finally sharing our Burning Man episode - it was Christian's second and Annabelle's first burn - about a city that only exists for one week out of the year. Here's what we covered: The expectations we unintentionally place on our partners and ourselves The ways our Burning Man experiences were different despite being in the same place How we plan on living our burn now that we're home [Tweet "Our experiences are as unique as our personalities - @swepttogether"] [Tweet "The best kinds of travel change you when you come home - @sweptogether"] Resources mentioned in Episode 52: Burning Man   Episode 30 | The Seventh Continent

On today's episode, we’re dealing with surprises - including airport closures, rebellious storage compartments, and corrupted audio files - oh, my!  This week's episode is a bit shorter than usual thanks to our first attempt at recording an episode about Burning Man going haywire. So we're chatting about how we keep our relationship going strong in the midst of a whole host of things going wrong. Here's what we covered: How we manage our expectations and reframe bad situations The most important things to focus on in times of stress [Tweet "Many momentary crises become stories to laugh about later - @swepttogether"] [Tweet "Remembering that you're on the same team is key to navigating stressful situations - @swepttogether"] Resources mentioned in Episode 51: Harvest Hosts (our Ohio campsite is listed here!)

*Congratulations to our Serac Hammocks giveaway winner, Lindsay! We can't wait to send you your Sequoia Hammock!* On today's episode, we’re celebrating our 50th episode AND our 1-year podcast-anniversary!  We're recording from Gulliver the RV, driving through Indiana, answering some questions we've gotten from listeners/friends about what it's like to live on the road. We're not experts, but we've learned a few things since we hit the road 5 months ago. Here's what we covered: How we juggle working on the road, schedule our working hours and get Internet while we travel How we decide where we're headed next + how many hours we drive in a day The biggest lesson we've learned since moving into Gulliver the RV [Tweet "RV life definitely teaches you to go with the flow and be flexible - @swepttogether"] Resources mentioned in Episode 50: Episode 28 | The Mile High City Episode 45 | Taking A Detour Harvest Hosts / Free Campsites / Campendium

*Want to enter the Serac Hammocks giveaway we mentioned in the episode? Head over to our Facebook or Instagram to leave us a comment with your favorite family tradition.* On today's episode, we’re talking about polka dot dresses, strange vegetables (like okra), and family traditions. After attending the wedding of some dear friends this past weekend, we were inspired to talk about our own families' traditions and how they connect us to our history. Here's what we covered: How our families celebrate holidays like New Years and Christmas What traditions we're hoping to continue as we create our own family together Why we believe rituals and traditions are an important part of a relationship [Tweet "Traditions are rituals that connect you to your family history - @swepttogether"] Resources mentioned in Episode 49: The Christmas Miracle of Jonathan Toomey by Susan Wojciechowski Some favorite past interviews (including Annabelle's parents!)

On today's episode, we’re interviewing Gerard + Jessie, the hilarious couple behind Marriage is Funny. We chatted about dad-joke school mascots, vulnerability hangovers + relationship metaphors of Titanic proportions. Here's what we covered: The important difference between great love + perfect love The secret to the longevity of their relationship (12+ years strong!) How they set personal boundaries when discussing intimate subjects online A fantastic metaphor for getting through hard times in your relationship PLUS TWO exclusive sneak peeks at what's to come for the Great Love gang as well as Swept Together! [Tweet "Friendship makes our relationship that much more dynamic + fun - @meetthepeppers on #swepttogether"] [Tweet "You can't be the perfect partner, but you CAN be a great one. - @meetthepeppers on #swepttogether"] Stay in touch with Gerard + Jessie online: Marriage is Funny @meetthepeppers on Instagram Season Resources mentioned in this episode: Swept Together on Marriage is Funny Episode 44 | Two Peas In A Pod (Introverts v Extroverts on Swept Together)

*This episode is brought to you by Serac Hammocks. Use code SWEPT for $5 your order of $25 or more* On today's episode, we’re talking about the struggles of wedding planning, how our DTR went down back in 2015, and how Annabelle creates awkward silence. We're continuing the conversation started in Episode 44 about our personality differences and how we navigate those differences to make our relationship stronger. Here's what we covered: What happens when an Asker meets a Guesser How being different in this area has caused miscommunications in our relationship The adjustments we're making in how we make requests of each other [Tweet "How does your communication style impact your relationship? via @swepttogether"] Resources mentioned in Episode 47: Episode 44 | Two Peas in a Pod Episode 46 | Speaking Your Languages The Atlantic - "Askers vs Guessers"

*This episode is brought to you by Serac Hammocks. Use code SWEPT for $5 your order of $25 or more* On today's episode, we’re talking about the first book we read together as a couple, Annabelle's love languages (sleep + margaritas), + Christian's moment of gift-giving brilliance. We're continuing the conversation started in Episode 44 about our personality differences and how we navigate those differences to make our relationship stronger. Here's what we covered: What the five love languages are and how they set the stage for our relationship How to speak your partner's love languages Whether learning each other's love languages was a challenge or came naturally for us [Tweet "Learning a new love language can be challenging but pays huge dividends - @swepttogether"] [Tweet "Be intentional about what makes your partner feel loved - @swepttogether"] [Tweet "The more tools you have to be able to connect with your partner, the better - @swepttogether"] Resources mentioned in Episode 46: Episode 44 | Two Peas in a Pod The Five Love Languages by Gary Chapman Quiz to find out your love language

On today's episode, we’re interviewing Dan + Lindsay, the awesome couple behind Follow Your Detour, about why duct tape brought them together, the trip to Thailand that saved their marriage, + the diagnosis that changed their lives forever. Here's what we covered: How Dan + Lindsay navigated a heartbreaking situation to bring them closer instead of destroying their marriage What these challenges taught them about facing fear + making big changes Advice for couples who are just starting out The daily rituals they implement that keep their relationship strong [Tweet "Every time we travel, our relationship grows - #followyourdetour on #swepttogether"] [Tweet "A marriage is not 50-50, it's 100-100. Amazing interview with #followyourdetour on #swepttogether!"] Stay in touch with Dan + Lindsay online: Follow Your Detour @follow_your_detour on Instagram Resources mentioned in this episode: Episode 8 | Blast From the Past Financial Peace University Live Your Dash Swept Together Route Map Follow Your Detour Route Map

*This episode is brought to you by Serac Hammocks. Use code SWEPT for $5 your order of $25 or more* On today's episode, we’re talking about the Irish goodbye, a random task that Annabelle has almost exclusively delegated to Christian, + why introverts haven't been eliminated through natural selection. After big social activities, one of us plays solitaire on our phones while the other calls people to chat. Can you guess which of us is which? If you didn't know already, we fall on opposite ends of the introvert/extrovert spectrum - but we manage to use this personality difference into an asset. Here's what we covered: The major difference between extroverts + introverts (hint: it has to do with how we recharge) How we adapt to being in a relationship with someone of a different personality type Navigating decision-making, risk-taking + social calendars as an introvert/extrovert balanced couple The steps we've taken to communicate to each other what we need despite our differences [Tweet "We are stronger when we leverage each other's strengths - @swepttogether"] [Tweet "We can choose to nitpick our differences or see where they add value - @swepttogether"] Resources mentioned in Episode 44: 16 Personalities (free Myers-Briggs-based personality quiz) Quiet by Susan Caine Episode 42 | Where We Find Balance Tuesdays Together - Rising Tides Society Subscribe to Swept Together on iTunes

On today's episode, we’re interviewing Joe + Emilie, the awesome couple behind Permanent Road Trip, about the hummus disaster that brought them together, how they start their days on the road, + the secret super power of RV life. Here's what we covered: What initially drew them to each other + has kept them connected for 13 years Why they decided to leave their comfortable lives in Cincinnati for a permanent road trip The benefits of setting a firm deadline for big goals How they designed their lifestyle to lessen their impact on the environment Advice for couples who are considering the RV life The rituals they implement that keep their relationship strong [Tweet "Knowing there was an exact date for our goal made things fall into place - #permanentroadtrip on @swepttogether"] [Tweet "Living in a small space makes you slow down + be more aware - #permanentroadtrip on @swepttogether"] [Tweet "If you do something fun first thing in the morning, you're guaranteed to have a good day - #permanentroadtrip on @swepttogether"] Stay in touch with Joe + Emilie online: @PermanentRoadTrip on Instagram Permanent Road Trip Alltrails Resources mentioned in this episode: Episode 34 | A Serial Homestead Episode 19 | Wherever I'm With You Headspace Smiling Mind app Ruby Beach, Olympic National Park Purple Haze Lavender Farm

On today's episode, we’re celebrating our two-year dateiversary on the Oregon Coast. We fill you in on where we've been over the last few weeks as well as where we stand with our lives at this point. Listen to us implement a tool called the Wheel of Life (or, as Annabelle prefers, the life wheel) to get to know each other better. We hope this is a tool that becomes useful for you in your own relationships as well! Here's what we covered: The eight segments of the wheel of life How we plan to implement this tool in the future Lots of deep stuff about how we're feeling in each area of our lives (+ sometimes surprising each other!) Resources mentioned in Episode 42: Episode 0 | Where The Coffee Is Episode 41 | Living the Li et Co Lifestyle Hey Sweet Pea Zig Ziglar's Wheel of Life The Moment App

On today's episode, we’re interviewing Lisa + Coleman, the awesome couple behind Li et Co Media, about their office romance, what it's like living in the Ninja Turtles pizza thrower, + building a lifestyle brand from the road. Here's what we covered: Which came first - the van or the business? How they supported each other through the transition into entrepreneurship The struggles + rewards of living in a 1983 VW Westfalia campervan Where they feel like journalism + advertising are headed in the coming years The rituals they implement in work + personally that keep their relationship strong [Tweet "Once you develop a habit, it becomes your life + it becomes comfortable @lietco on @swepttogether"] [Tweet "We've made so many places feel like home this past year @lietco talking #vanlife on @swepttogether"] Stay in touch with Lisa + Coleman online: Li et Co @lietco on Instagram Li et Co Media My Friend the Terrorist by Coleman Molnar (The article Christian mentioned in the show)

On today's episode, we’re fighting off mosquitos to talk about how relationships are like Redwoods, how hopeless Annabelle would be if she had to drive Gulliver anywhere, + how much Christian likes doing dishes. Listen to us fawn over the flora at Redwoods National Park. Here's what we covered: What we learned about how Redwoods protect themselves from natural disasters How our partnership actually got us on the road for this RV trip The way our relationship supports our individual goals + dreams We even get deep + talk about legacy [Tweet "We have our own identities but we're woven together at the foundation @swepttogether"] [Tweet "We can do more as individuals when we come together in community @swepttogether"] Resources mentioned in Episode 40: Redwood National Park Episode 22 | Where We Plan Our Route National Park Annual Pass Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park Episode 13 | A Little Help From Our Friends Past National Park Recordings: Episode 39 | Off The Beaten Path (Lassen Volcanic National Park) Episode 36 | A Place For Everything (Yosemite National Park) Episode 34 | A Serial Homestead + Episode 33 | A Little Lonesome (Grand Canyon National Park)

On today's episode, we’re recording from a National Park no one's heard of - talking about the pros and cons of taking the road less traveled. Here's what we covered: What the heck is Lassen Volcanic National Park? Our favorite National Park experiences so far (we've visited 8 this year on our road trip!) Downsides to being off the beaten path The unconventional habits we have with our finances + our food prep The most inconvenient part of RV life we've experienced Our favorite (and not so favorite) parts of forging our own career paths [Tweet "Doing things differently can be uncomfortable but it's so worth it @swepttogether"] [Tweet "Look for opportunities to get off the beaten path @swepttogether"] Resources mentioned in Episode 39: Episode 38 | Where You Create Your Own Path Episode 0 | Where The Coffee Is Episode 22 | Where You Map Your Route Lassen Volcanic National Park National Geographic Secrets of the National Parks Swept Together on Instagram Episode 34 | A Serial Homestead Episode 6 | Where You Bring the Bacon Fact checking: Last year, the US was celebrating 100 years of the National Park Service, but the first National Park (Yellowstone) was established in 1872 - which was 145 years ago. Canada's first National Park (Banff) was established in 1885. Thank you, Google! Are you in the "eat the same thing everyday" camp or the "variety diet" camp? Let us know below or reach out on social media!

On today’s episode, we're recording from fellow podcaster Jen Snyder's office in Sacramento! She's the host of Creating Your Own Path podcast + one of Annabelle's oldest Internet friends. Jen's story is super inspiring. If you're wondering how all of your various passions could possibly weave together into a career, this is an episode you'll want to listen to. Here’s what we covered: The winding path that brought Jen into her current career as a freelance writer + podcast host + author How she's incorporated her passions into her work The impact of having a supportive community around you How her husband helps her create a balance of offline + online presence Her advice for people who are just starting out on their creative adventures [Tweet "Keep moving forward even when things seem dire - @jenniferesnyder on @swepttogether"] [Tweet "Don't do the thing that seems "marketable," do what seems fun - @jenniferesnyder on @swepttogether"] You don't have to do it perfectly, just get out there + start! Resources mentioned in Episode 38: Our infamous friend Adina Creating Your Own Path Episode 29 with Annabelle! Spilled Milk Creating Your Own Path with Molly Weisenberg Naked Lounge Coffee Get 100 Days of Discussion: If you're interested in Jen's book, the digital bundle of 100 Days of Discussion is 30% off starting TODAY (June 6th!) through June 30th, 2017. Visit her website to order, and enter code SUMMER17 (all caps) at checkout for the discount!* *This is not an affiliate link or a sponsored post. We've bought + enjoyed Jen's book, which just happens to be on sale...a lucky bonus for you guys! Where to Find Jen Online: Website | Instagram | Podcast

On today's episode, Annabelle gets distracted by a spider, Gulliver gets stuck on an Air Force base, + we talk about how we cope with periods of transition. Change is one of the only constants in life - transitions can show up in our career lives, our relationships, or where we call home. This year has been a year of big transitions + one snuck up on us a few weeks ago.  Here's what we covered: Why changes in identity are so hard (hint: it has to do with community) The difference between sudden changes in identity + those we choose for ourselves How each of us keeps in contact with our communities back home Resources mentioned in Episode 37: Episode 34 | A Serial Homestead Episode 26 | Where We Follow Through

On today's episode, we spill the beans on how we keep our cat from becoming a pancake, Annabelle imitates a drone, + Christian has a fight with a tree. We're recording from Yosemite National Park (so excuse the wind noise!), chatting about the systems that make our life easier - which means more time for adventures. Here's what we covered: The checklist we go through every time we change campsites in the RV The business automations we put in place for less work + more play Why we think systems are worth the effort [Tweet "Systems have the potential to actually elevate your client experience @swepttogether"] [Tweet "Less work + more play with @swepttogether"] Resources mentioned in Episode 36: Episode 33 | A Little Lonesome Evergreen Lane Productions Dubsado (use code evergreenlane for 20% off your first month!) Laura Lee Photography The Wedding Photographer's Playbook Our AirBnb

On today's episode, we philosophize on taking the leap of faith and creating a framework for our lives that let us do the things we want to do for our happiness. Our last stop on our trip was to Southern California where we visited friends and Christian's family including his Grandma who recently fell and broke her hip! We're so grateful that we aren't tied down to our "old" obligations (a desk job, a sticks and bricks house, etc) and we can do things like visit family when (and where) we want! Resources mentioned in Episode 35: Episode 32 | Together with Nocturne Episode 34 | Serial Homesteaders

On today's episode, we’re interviewing the couple behind Serial Homesteaders about their career transitions, life on the road, + their (really wise) definition of happiness. It's the second episode we recorded at the Grand Canyon: our friends Rodney + Alisa are celebrating one year living in their 16-ft travel trailer, working for the National Park Service. Coolest life ever, right? We couldn't have hosted a better couple for our first interview from Gulliver the RV. Here's what we covered: How Rodney + Alissa made the decision to move into an RV + change their career trajectory The highs + lows of small space living with your partner The best part of working with your partner (+ the one thing they always avoid) How they've made travel + relationship work by implementing the Golden Rule The ways they supported each other through the minimalizing process [Tweet "Don't confuse comfort with happiness - Serial Homesteaders on @swepttogether"] [Tweet "Decide to change together instead of apart - Serial Homesteaders on @swepttogether"] Resources mentioned in Episode 34: Serial Homesteaders Episode 33 | A Little Lonesome Our campsite in Grand Canyon National Park Everglades National Park Yellowstone National Park  

On today's episode, we’re talking about our time at the Grand Canyon, the struggles of posting on Instagram with no internet signal, + the most expensive French fries in all the land. It's the first of two episodes we recorded at the Grand Canyon - next week we have an awesome interview with another RV'ing couple. But first, we're talking about what we've learned personally during our time away from it all. Here's what we covered: What are your pros/cons of being disconnected from technology? Do you schedule periods of disconnection? How do you feel after being disconnected? What made you feel loved today?   [Tweet "Being disconnected helps us connect more to each other - @swepttogether"] [Tweet "Don’t forget to look for love in the little things - @swepttogether"] Resources mentioned in Episode 33: Serial Homesteaders Episode 32 Together with Nocturne Our campsite in Grand Canyon National Park Swept Together on Instagram Episode 23 | Unbelizeable Episode 29 | The Akademik Ioffe Stay at our Airbnb! Tech Crunch Article about HipCamp Evergreen Lane Productions

Today, we’re telling a real life La La Land story, interviewing Nicole + Scott Mattson at their Denver restaurant, Nocturne Jazz + Supper Club. They’ve been through a lot between meeting in high school over twenty years ago through recently opening a restaurant as a married couple. There are TONS of gold nuggets in this episode for other couplepreneurs! Here's what we covered: What shifts can you make to realign your trajectory towards your dreams? Have you ever encountered major setbacks? How have you handled those as a couple? What’s your favorite part of working with your partner? How did you transition from the corporate/employee world into entrepreneurship? How do you + your partner divide tasks in alignment with your individual strengths? What made you feel loved today? [Tweet "Other people doubting your dream? Listen to episode 32 w/ Nocturne + @swepttogether"] [Tweet "Interviewing the real-life #LaLaLand couple behind Denver's Nocturne Jazz club w/ @swepttogether"] [Tweet "“I wouldn’t bet against us” awesome #couplepreneur interview w/ Nocturne + @swepttogether"] [Tweet "“Every no is an opportunity to get better” Handling negative feedback on @swepttogether"] [Tweet "“It’s not one big magic moment, but lots of little ones” - Scott Mattson on @swepttogether"] Resources mentioned in Episode 32: Nocturne Evergreen Lane Productions Stay at our Airbnb! Past couplepreneur interviews:

Surprise! Sometimes things don't go as planned. And sometimes, Christian tries to use too many metaphors in one sitting. The episode we recorded in Buenos Aires was sabotaged by radio interference, so we put together a quick life update instead. It's been a big week in the life of Christabelle (which our friends lovingly dubbed us). What made you feel loved today? Resources Mentioned in Episode 031: Evergreen Lane Productions (Annabelle's video editing business)

On today's episode, we're talking about becoming a little more crunchy + marine conservation in Antarctica. Penguins, whales + seals (oh, my!): there were so many amazing animals living in Antarctica + we were able to spend time on our journey with some scientists who were studying them. We also chatted with them about how we can make a difference in protecting these animals even though we're in the landlocked state of Colorado. Here's what we covered: Have any of your travels changed the way you engage with the world? What made you feel loved today? [Tweet "Three easy swaps you can make to help marine wildlife via @swepttogether"] [Tweet "There is value in leaving things just as they are - @swepttogether"] [Tweet "We can't fix it all overnight but we can make it a little better every day - @swepttogether"] Resources Mentioned in Episode 030: Episode 12 | Never Giving Up - the Cubs episode aka when we talked about bears. Expedition Trips One Ocean Expeditions Episode 29 | The Akademik Ioffe Bluebottle Films Marine Stewardship Council Seafood Watch App Humble Brush Yellow Conference Patagonia Fleece Study Episode 1 | Sun, Sand + Salt Water Protected Marine Sanctuaries in Belize The National Parks: America's Best Idea (you can stream on Amazon Prime as of April 11th, when this post was published)

On today's episode, we're ON A BOAT! taking high doses of motion sickness meds + chatting life goals, Christian's obsession with penguins + how exactly we ended up on our way to Antarctica. Coming to you "live" from the world's roughest seas as we make our way to Antarctica for Annabelle's 30th birthday. It was a long voyage, with 11 days total on the ship Akademik Ioffe along with 90 other adventurers. Here's what we covered: Do you have any big, crazy Antarctica-sized goals? What made you feel loved today? Resources Mentioned in Episode 029: Episode 28 | The Mile High City Expedition Trips One Ocean Expeditions **Correction: Annabelle blames the drugs for forgetting that she didn't visit South America until 2009. So she was 22 when she visited her 6th continent. Whoops.

This week we did something TOTALLY different on the show! Come play Denver Roadtrip Bingo with us as we drive the streets of the Mile High City. Because we're tourists in so many parts of the world, we decided to be "tourists" in our own beloved city of Denver. We hope you like this week's show and remember that we are going to Antarctica today and our next show will be dropping April 4th! You won't want to miss that show because we'll be recording FROM ANTARCTICA!!! Resources Mentioned in Episode 028: City Park Denver Museum of Nature and Science Denver Zoo New Belgium Brewery: Tour de Fat Denver Kickball League John's Bus Instagram Cool Mural in RiNo Cool Shape-Changing Mural in RiNo! The Source Nocturne Jazz & Supper Club Coors Field Confluence Park Sweet Action Ice Cream Denver's Underground Music Showcase Denver B-Cycle Moon Botanicals Cheesman Park Episode 19 | Wherever I'm With You (Our engagement story in Cheesman Park) Denver Neighborhood Series from Evergreen Lane Productions: