What's Happening Here?

What did you do this summer?  Well, we got hitched! In our first episdoe of Season 3 we get dig into how everything has changed while at the same time nothing has changed since our wedding. It was a bit of a whirlwind of a day, and we were only able to get there after a lot of heavy lifting.

This is it, the grand finale of our 2nd season! In this episode we recap our engagement weekend and reflect on how in the hell we got here!

Rules are meant to be followed or broken, kinda depends. For instance, who says we have to edit out when we say the wrong episode? Turns out we don't! You guys are smart enough to figure it out, kinda like when you decide when to follow the rules. Or not.

Someone celebrated a milestone birthday and in this episode we talk about new mystery aches and pains and what we've learned as we've grown older. This includes, but is not limited to, what Sarah's mother was right about and why a certain older gentleman can be grumpy.

In our last episode we talked about grumpy monkeys and how it's OK to be grumpy, to sit in those feelings. In this episode, we talk about the impact of this on those around the grumpy monkey and share some advice on how to avoid getting hit in the kisser by bananas!

You know how your little brains can sometimes, well most of time, forget that there are other people in the world? In this episode we talk about how to cope with this infuriating characteristic of these brains can be and how sometimes it'sOK to be a grumpy monkey about it!

Adult friendships are so important to maintaining your sanity but they take effort to build. In this episode we talk about how building the base of those friendships can and will payoff as it is the foundation on which your friendships will stand for years into the future.

How many times have you been talking to someone about something and you realize the two of you are looking at the same thing from two completely different perspectives? Probably happens a lot, especially with your kids. Well, there's a reason for that and it's not you....it's them! Actually it's their brain and how their perception forms their reality. In this episode we talk about how impactful perception is on our brains.

Taylor is right, we're the problem when it comes to what's wrong with our kids. We don't let them fail in life and we're keeping them from learning those important life lessons. Why do we let them fail in sports, but not in school or social situations? In this episode we talk about how difficult it is to watch them fail and give them the space to learn from their failures.

In this episode we find out Sarah's line is the fear of a kid getting hit by a car, so there's that. Listen as we recount an experience we can only hope made an impression on our kids and taught them how important it is to ensure people feel heard. Disclaimer: No children were harmed in the making of this episode.

In this episode, we hear how Sarah believes reframing your perspective gives you control over your emotions...as usual Kevin is skeptical. He's not sure that's a DIY project he wants to tackle.

Apparently there is a new trend of marri....er, committed couples living separately. Look at us, being trendsetters!! In this episode we dive into how this has worked for us and why we think it's the secret to our success....so far.

Ever wonder what makes you happy, like really happy? In this episode we break down the "Happiness Formula" proposed by Dr. Arthur Brooks from Harvard. Well, we try once Kevin figured out what it all meant. It took a few times before he got it. Turns out happiness isn't that simple.Check out the TedTalk we reference here! https://youtu.be/G7Pf2Xb5PdA

After a "brief" hiatus we're back to share more of what we've learned during our recent therapy sessions, especially regarding how important unwinding yourself from your past is to having the future you deserve.

In this episode we wrap up Season 1 by sharing some of what we learned along the way...pay attention, there may be a quiz!

Turns out knowing the plan helps our brains anticipate and work faster. In this episode we talk about how sharing the plan with our kids can help reduce anxiety and improve familial coordination...and who doesn't love some good familial coordination? It's the best way to avoid leaving tire tracks in the grass....trust me!!

So turns out our unique family sitch isn't so unique...which means what we cover in this episode may be useful to more people than we originally thought! Listen in as we discuss what the term "bonus" means to us and how we apply it....except if you are Sarah's dad....Sarah would prefer if you skip this episode, mmmmkay?

If there's one thing we've learned it's that you have to put that happiness mask on first before you can help anyone else with theirs. Confused? That's OK, we'll explain it all in this episode when we plead for you to become responsible for your own happiness!

Insight is invaluable, just ask her bonus sisters hindsight and foresight. In this episode we talk about the benefits that can be gained by going through the process despite how scary it can be.

Do you need some change to go along with your conflict? Yeah, us too! On this episode we talk about how conflict can breed change, but sometimes a timeout isn't a bad thing.

On this episode we dive into a recent event in our lives that involved kids sports, teenage brains, champagne, the amygdala, and Spiderman...how's that for range?

Relationships are tricky and unique in how they work for each person involved. In this episode we explore the different relationships that make up our family unit and how trying to balance each one is important to health of the all of them. Even with the research out there, we still find therapy works best for us....in our case therapy in six different forms...parent/kid, couples, family, parent, bonus parent, etc. What works for you?

Passion is a strong emotion and one that can have both positive and negative connotations. On this episode we talk about being passionate, some of the benefits....ahem...and the rather unfortunate side effects. We also get into how Fronnie can help us control it so we can learn to harness it.

Do you "wear your emotions on your sleeve?" Does gender matter? Is anyone really in control of emotions? So many questions to find out what's happening here!

Communication, a fundamental building block for a strong relationships, takes a lot of practice. In this episode we tackle how important it is and how we've handled it in our relationships.

Join us as we share a little bit about how we got here and some of the things that have impacted our lives to date!

Cheers to us as we kick off our first episode where we introduce ourselves and the wild band we call our family and give some insights into how to ride the see-saw of life! Hint: It's always going to be out of balance!