Couple Things with Shawn and Andrew

This month on Couple Things, we are going to talk about topics that highlight Mental Health Awareness Month. This week, we are talking about eating disorders, addiction, and walking through those things with a partner. Shawn talks about her story and struggles with her mental health and how she and Andrew walk through them together. Here are a few topics that we cover: Shawn's story A turning point Bringing an addiction into a relationship The day to day with an eating disorder Andrew and Shawn's first date When Shawn started to get help Understanding the core person that you're in a relationship with Shawn's view of mental health Trying to understand the addiction as the partner Is addiction nature vs nurture? Shawn facing it in the spotlight How gymnastics is judged Shawn's healing journey The first time Shawn told Andrew How you can walk with your partner through mental health struggles Asking for help How Shawn's addictions changed Athletes and mental illness Who should go to therapy? If you are struggling with anything or want to talk to a therapist, please find the help that you need. Here are a few places to start: Online Therapy with Betterhelp ▶ https://www.betterhelp.com/ Eating Disorder Helpline ▶ https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/help-support/contact-helpline More resources with To Write Love on Her Arms ▶ https://twloha.com/find-help/ You are loved. You have a purpose. Thank you for being here. If you haven’t yet, please rate Couple Things and subscribe to hear more. Follow us on Instagram to keep the conversation going at https://www.instagram.com/couplething...​ And if you have suggestions/recommendations for the show, send us your ideas in a video format – we might just choose yours! Email us at [email protected]. We're supported by the following companies that we love! Check them out below: Care/of ▶ We're excited to offer Couple Things, listeners, 50% off your first Care/of order. Simply go to https://wwwTakeCareOf.com and enter the code couplethings50. ButcherBox ▶ You can get the Essentials Bundle: that includes Chicken Breast, Pork Chops + Ground Beef free in the first box! Simply visit https://wwwButcherBox.com/couple to get started with Butcher Box today! FAN MAIL ADDRESS: Shawn and Andrew East 750 N San Vicente Blvd., East Tower, 11th Floor, Los Angles, CA 90069 Follow My Instagram ▶ http://www.instagram.com/ShawnJohnson...​ Like the Facebook page! ▶ http://www.facebook.com/ShawnJohnson​...​ Follow My Twitter ▶ http://www.twitter.com/ShawnJohnson​​​​​​ Snapchat! ▶ @ShawneyJ Follow AndrewsTwitter ▶ http://www.twitter.com/AndrewDEast​​​​​​ Follow My Instagram ▶ http://www.instagram.com/AndrewDEast​...​ Like the Facebook page! ▶ http://www.facebook.com/AndrewDEast​​​​​​ Snapchat! ▶ @AndrewDEast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on Couple Things, we talked with Allison and Issac Rochell who just had the most dreamy wedding in Cabo. Our guests often bring up this topic during our conversations when asked what's helped their communication, so we wanted to dive deeper into the subject. Here are a few topics that we cover: Their wedding How it feels to be married Navigating the NFL lifestyle Deciding to move in together Being a multi-religious couple Navigating being in an interracial couple How they met How Allison got started on Youtube Their mission as a couple Follow Issac on Instagram ▶ https://www.instagram.com/isaacrochell/?hl=en Follow Allison on Instagram ▶ https://www.instagram.com/allisonkuch/?hl=en Follow @Allison Kuch on YouTube. Check out Local Huma and The Do Good Foundation here ▶ https://www.instagram.com/local.human/?hl=en If you haven’t yet, please rate Couple Things and subscribe to hear more. Follow us on Instagram to keep the conversation going at https://www.instagram.com/couplething...​ And if you have suggestions/recommendations for the show, send us your ideas in a video format – we might just choose yours! Email us at [email protected]. We're supported by the following companies that we love! Check them out below: Verb ▶ for a limited time, Verb is offering an exclusive deal to Couple Things listeners: they will ship you 4 of their best-selling flavors for FREE-- All you have to do is pay 95 cents for shipping. ONLY 95 CENTS! To claim this deal, you must go to www.verbenergy.com/EASTFAM Harmless Harvest ▶ To learn more about Harmless Harvest Diary-Free yogurt, visit their website at http://www.harmlessharvest.com. Zola ▶ Go to http://www.zola.com/couplethings today and use the promo code SAVE50 to get 50% off your save the dates. You can also get FREE personalized paper samples before you purchase. FAN MAIL ADDRESS: Shawn and Andrew East 750 N San Vicente Blvd., East Tower, 11th Floor, Los Angles, CA 90069 Follow My Instagram ▶ http://www.instagram.com/ShawnJohnson...​ Like the Facebook page! ▶ http://www.facebook.com/ShawnJohnson​...​ Follow My Twitter ▶ http://www.twitter.com/ShawnJohnson​​​​​​ Snapchat! ▶ @ShawneyJ Follow AndrewsTwitter ▶ http://www.twitter.com/AndrewDEast​​​​​​ Follow My Instagram ▶ http://www.instagram.com/AndrewDEast​...​ Like the Facebook page! ▶ http://www.facebook.com/AndrewDEast​​​​​​ Snapchat! ▶ @AndrewDEast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on Couple Things, we're talking about Love Languages. Our guests often bring up this topic during our conversations when asked what's helped their communication, so we wanted to dive deeper into the subject. Here are the topics that we cover: Learning the concept of love languages Words of affirmation Quality time Acts of service Gifts Physical Touch Communicating your love language If you haven’t yet, please rate Couple Things and subscribe to hear more. Follow us on Instagram to keep the conversation going at https://www.instagram.com/couplething...​ And if you have suggestions/recommendations for the show, send us your ideas in a video format – we might just choose yours! Email us at [email protected]. We're supported by the following companies that we love! Check them out below: Best Fiends ▶ Simply download Best Fiends for FREE today on the Apple App Store or Google Play. That’s FRIENDS without the R – Best Fiends! Beekeepers ▶ For a limited time, Beekeeper’s Naturals is offering my listeners an exclusive deal: They will ship you a FREE two-week supply of B.Immune Propolis Throat Spray—you just pay $5 dollars for shipping. To claim this deal you must visit BEEKEEPERSNATURALS.com/EASTFAM FAN MAIL ADDRESS: Shawn and Andrew East 750 N San Vicente Blvd., East Tower, 11th Floor, Los Angles, CA 90069 Follow My Instagram ▶ http://www.instagram.com/ShawnJohnson...​ Like the Facebook page! ▶ http://www.facebook.com/ShawnJohnson​...​ Follow My Twitter ▶ http://www.twitter.com/ShawnJohnson​​​​​​ Snapchat! ▶ @ShawneyJ Follow AndrewsTwitter ▶ http://www.twitter.com/AndrewDEast​​​​​​ Follow My Instagram ▶ http://www.instagram.com/AndrewDEast​...​ Like the Facebook page! ▶ http://www.facebook.com/AndrewDEast​​​​​​ Snapchat! ▶ @AndrewDEast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We are so excited to have our first solo episode! Today, we talk to Karl A. Pillemer, Ph.D. Karl is a professor of human development at Cornell University and a professor of gerontology in medicine at the Weill Cornell Medical College. An internationally renowned gerontologist, his research examines how people develop and change throughout their lives. He has authored five books and over 100 scientific publications and speaks throughout the world on aging-related issues. He has interviewed hundreds of couples to learn why they fall in love and why they stay in love. We have read all of his books and have learned so much. This episode was so fun! Here are few things we cover: Karl Pillemer’s mission and passion behind his books Dealing with difficult political conversations Honesty within marriage Communication in marriage Three buckets of family estrangements How to deal with differing values in marriage Is finding your spouse: luck or choice? How people change within marriage How money can cause estrangements Hardest conflicts in marriage Can there be a perfect marriage? Qualities to develop for healthy conflicts You can learn more about Karl here ▶ https://www.karlpillemer.com/ You can check out his books here ▶ https://www.karlpillemer.com/books/ If you haven’t yet, please rate Couple Things and subscribe to hear more. Follow us on Instagram to keep the conversation going at https://www.instagram.com/couplething...​ And if you have suggestions/recommendations for the show, send us your ideas in a video format – we might just choose yours! Email us at [email protected]. We're supported by the following companies that we love! Check them out below: Betterhelp ▶ Visit betterhelp.com/EASTFAM to get 10% off of your first month. Athletic Greens ▶ Visit athleticgreens.com/EASTFAM and get your FREE year supply of Vitamin D and 5 free travel packs today. FAN MAIL ADDRESS: Shawn and Andrew East 750 N San Vicente Blvd., East Tower, 11th Floor, Los Angles, CA 90069 Follow My Instagram ▶ http://www.instagram.com/ShawnJohnson...​ Like the Facebook page! ▶ http://www.facebook.com/ShawnJohnson​​​​​ Follow My Twitter ▶ http://www.twitter.com/ShawnJohnson​​​​​ Snapchat! ▶ @ShawneyJ Follow AndrewsTwitter ▶ http://www.twitter.com/AndrewDEast​​​​​ Follow My Instagram ▶ http://www.instagram.com/AndrewDEast​​​​​ Like the Facebook page! ▶ http://www.facebook.com/AndrewDEast​​​​​ Snapchat! ▶ @AndrewDEast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We loved getting to talk all about our gender reveal with all of you. If you haven’t yet, please rate Couple Things and subscribe to hear more. Follow us on Instagram to keep the conversation going at https://www.instagram.com/couplething...​ And if you have suggestions/recommendations for the show, send us your ideas in a video format – we might just choose yours! Email us at [email protected]. Thank you to the following companies for sponsoring this week's podcast: ButcherBox ▶Simply visit ButcherBox dot com slash couple to get started with Butcher Box today! That’s ButcherBox dot com slash couple. Mentionables ▶ Visit shopmentionables.com Use the code EASTFAM for 10% off your purchase. FAN MAIL ADDRESS: Shawn and Andrew East 750 N San Vicente Blvd., East Tower, 11th Floor, Los Angles, CA 90069 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on Couple Things, we got to talk to Rita and Mirthell Onyx. They've created an extremely successful YouTube empire with the help of their entire family. It was fascinating to learn how they balance it all. Here are a few topics that we cover: 0:00 Introduction Family advice Navigating having a content creation career with your family Making decisions as a couple against the norm How Mirthell and Rita Onyx met How religion plays a role in the marriage How to set boundaries for your family When it’s time to speak up The biggest priorities in teaching children Rita’s position as CEO Onyx family projects Advice for marriage and relationships Follow the Onyx Family here ▶ @Onyx Family Follow them on Instagram here ▶ https://www.instagram.com/onyxfamily/?hl=en Check out their website here ▶ https://www.onyxfamily.com/ If you haven’t yet, please rate Couple Things and subscribe to hear more. Follow us on Instagram to keep the conversation going at https://www.instagram.com/couplething...​ And if you have suggestions/recommendations for the show, send us your ideas in a video format – we might just choose yours! Email us at [email protected]. We're supported by the following companies that we love! Check them out below: Athletic Greens ▶ simply visit athleticgreens.com/EASTFAM and get your FREE year supply of Vitamin D and 5 free travel packs today! Betterhelp ▶ Visit betterhelp.com/EASTFAM and join the over 1,000,000 people who have taken charge of their mental health with the help of an experienced professional. Get started today and enjoy 10% off your first month. FAN MAIL ADDRESS: Shawn and Andrew East 750 N San Vicente Blvd., East Tower, 11th Floor, Los Angles, CA 90069 Follow My Instagram ▶ http://www.instagram.com/ShawnJohnson...​ Like the Facebook page! ▶ http://www.facebook.com/ShawnJohnson​...​ Follow My Twitter ▶ http://www.twitter.com/ShawnJohnson​​​​​​ Snapchat! ▶ @ShawneyJ Follow AndrewsTwitter ▶ http://www.twitter.com/AndrewDEast​​​​​​ Follow My Instagram ▶ http://www.instagram.com/AndrewDEast​...​ Like the Facebook page! ▶ http://www.facebook.com/AndrewDEast​​​​​​ Snapchat! ▶ @AndrewDEast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on Couple Things, we talk about some potential dealbreakers when it comes to relationships. You guys asked for it, so here are a few of the "dealbreakers" that we cover: Can you have a relationship with an ex? Can your spouse have friends of the opposite sex? Differences in faith. Is diet a dealbreaker within a relationship? Kids Marriage Cheating and infidelity Rapid-fire questions Physical abuse If you haven’t yet, please rate Couple Things and subscribe to hear more. Follow us on Instagram to keep the conversation going at https://www.instagram.com/couplething...​ And if you have suggestions/recommendations for the show, send us your ideas in a video format – we might just choose yours! Email us at [email protected]. We're supported by the following companies that we love! Check them out below: Best Fiends ▶ Download Best Fiends FREE today on the Apple App Store or Google Play. That’s FRIENDS without the R –Best Fiends! Mentionables ▶ Visit shopmentionables.com and check out my latest collection I designed with them in a new spring color: Rosé. Use the code EASTFAM for 10% off your purchase. Verb ▶ Receive over 50% off their best-selling starter kit. This is a great way to try any of their delicious flavors. Go to verbenergy.com/EASTFAM or use code EASTFAM at checkout to claim this deal. This discount is only valid for their starter kit. FAN MAIL ADDRESS: Shawn and Andrew East 750 N San Vicente Blvd., East Tower, 11th Floor, Los Angles, CA 90069 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on Couple Things, we have Jon and Amy McLaughlin. Jon and Amy both live in Nashville. And we are big fans of Jon's music! We loved this conversation talking about the different seasons of marriage. Here are a few other topics that we cover: How Jon and Amy met When they knew that they wanted to marry each other Why Amy loves marriage How marriage evolves once you have kids Jon’s journey with addiction Self-improvement within a marriage Amy’s approach with Jon’s struggle How to approach having your kids on social media Biggest pet peeves Listen to Jon's music here ▶ http://www.jonmcl.com/ And here ▶ @jonmclaughlin Follow him on Instagram here ▶ https://www.instagram.com/jonmclaughlin/ If you haven’t yet, please rate Couple Things and subscribe to hear more. Follow us on Instagram to keep the conversation going at https://www.instagram.com/couplething...​ And if you have suggestions/recommendations for the show, send us your ideas in a video format – we might just choose yours! Email us at [email protected]. We're supported by the following companies that we love! Check them out below: Butcherbox ▶ Ground Beef for Life -- New members will get 2 lbs of ground in every order for the lifetime of your membership. Plus, shipping is always free! Betterhelp ▶ Visit betterhelp.com/EASTFAM and join the over 1,000,000 people who have taken charge of their mental health with the help of an experienced professional. Get started today and enjoy 10% off your first month. FAN MAIL ADDRESS: Shawn and Andrew East 750 N San Vicente Blvd., East Tower, 11th Floor, Los Angles, CA 90069 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We just got back from our Babymoon and so many of you had questions about it. So, today, we're answering them...live! Unedited and unfiltered coming at you. If you haven’t yet, please rate Couple Things and subscribe to hear more. Follow us on Instagram to keep the conversation going at https://www.instagram.com/couplething...​ And if you have suggestions/recommendations for the show, send us your ideas in a video format – we might just choose yours! Email us at [email protected]. We're supported by the following companies that we love! Check them out below: Juneshine ▶ Receive 20% off PLUS Free Shipping on their best selling variety pack. This is a great way to try all of their delicious flavors. Go to JUNESHINE.com/EASTFAM or use code EASTFAM at checkout to claim this deal SLINGTV ▶ Take control of your TV experience today and get your first month for just $10 by going to SlingTV.com/EASTFAM Ampuhuman ▶ Simply visit amphuman.com/EASTFAM and use code EASTFAM15 to get 15% off D+ Lotion. FAN MAIL ADDRESS: Shawn and Andrew East 750 N San Vicente Blvd., East Tower, 11th Floor, Los Angles, CA 90069 Follow My Instagram ▶ http://www.instagram.com/ShawnJohnson...​ Like the Facebook page! ▶ http://www.facebook.com/ShawnJohnson​​​​​ Follow My Twitter ▶ http://www.twitter.com/ShawnJohnson​​​​​ Snapchat! ▶ @ShawneyJ Follow AndrewsTwitter ▶ http://www.twitter.com/AndrewDEast​​​​​ Follow My Instagram ▶ http://www.instagram.com/AndrewDEast​​​​​ Like the Facebook page! ▶ http://www.facebook.com/AndrewDEast​​​​​ Snapchat! ▶ @AndrewDEast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on Couple Things, we talk with Josh and Abbie Herbert. Here are a few of the topics that we cover: how josh and abbie met what happened that made their relationship move quickly early dating stories proposal story abbie’s journey as a model how josh approached his concerns about abbie becoming parents and surrounding yourself with good people getting on the same page about having children as a couple how to approach social media v. reality creating boundaries with social media and your relationship what to with social media and children what is the hardest part about having your career be social media? josh’s career transition best piece of advice for couples Follow their family journey below: Family Youtube Page ▶ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtPqR1gumPRaMLhSTlLn5nw Abbie Herbert Instagram ▶ https://www.instagram.com/abbieherbert_/ Josh Herbert Instagram ▶ https://www.instagram.com/joshherbert/ Herbert Candles ▶ https://herbertcandle.co/ Related Co: ▶ https://relateco.shop/ Their dog, Nate’s Instagram ▶ https://www.instagram.com/n8herbert/ If you haven’t yet, please rate Couple Things and subscribe to hear more. Follow us on Instagram to keep the conversation going at https://www.instagram.com/couplething...​ And if you have suggestions/recommendations for the show, send us your ideas in a video format – we might just choose yours! Email us at [email protected]. We're supported by the following companies that we love! Check them out below: Care/of ▶ For 50% off your first Care/of order, go to https://www.TakeCareOf.com and entercodecouplethings50. Beekeepers ▶ Receive 15% off your first order. Go to https://www.BEEKEEPERSNATURALS.com/EASTFAM or use code EASTFAM at checkout to claim this deal. FAN MAIL ADDRESS: Shawn and Andrew East 750 N San Vicente Blvd., East Tower, 11th Floor, Los Angles, CA 90069 Follow My Instagram ▶ http://www.instagram.com/ShawnJohnson...​ Like the Facebook page! ▶ http://www.facebook.com/ShawnJohnson​​​​​ Follow My Twitter ▶ http://www.twitter.com/ShawnJohnson​​​​​ Snapchat! ▶ @ShawneyJ Follow AndrewsTwitter ▶ http://www.twitter.com/AndrewDEast​​​​​ Follow My Instagram ▶ http://www.instagram.com/AndrewDEast​​​​​ Like the Facebook page! ▶ http://www.facebook.com/AndrewDEast​​​​​ Snapchat! ▶ @AndrewDEast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on Couple Things, we tackle the topic you've all been asking for...Intimacy. What it means to us, how we view intimacy, and so much more. Some of the other topics that we cover are: - what is intimacy? - some of your questions - how we have kept it alive - how things change in different seasons of life - how to stay intimate during pregnancy - how to not make intimacy a chore when trying to have kids - balancing different sex drives - intimacy with a baby in the room? - who should initiate it? - non-physical things to keep intimacy alive in the relationship - how often? - is it normal to struggle with intimacy during marriage If you haven’t yet, please rate Couple Things and subscribe to hear more. Follow us on Instagram to keep the conversation going at https://www.instagram.com/couplething...​ And if you have suggestions/recommendations for the show, send us your ideas in a video format – we might just choose yours! Email us at [email protected]. We're supported by the following companies that we love! Check them out below: Juneshine ▶ We’ve worked out an exclusive deal for Couple Things podcast listeners. Receive 20% off PLUS Free Shipping on their best-selling variety pack. This is a great way to try all of their delicious flavors. Go to https://www.JUNESHINE.com/EASTFAM or use code EASTFAM at checkout to claim this deal. Keep in mind, this discount is only valid for their variety pack, but don’t worry, you’re gonna love all of these flavors. Amphuman ▶ Simply visit https://www.amphuman.com/EASTFAM and use code EASTFAM15 to get 15% off D+ Lotion. That’s amphuman.com/EASTFAM and use code EASTFAM15 to get 15% off their D+ Lotion today! SLINGTV ▶ Take control of your TV experience today and get your first month for just $10 by going to SlingTV.com/EASTFAM Honey ▶ Get Honey for free at join https://www.honey.com/EASTFAM. That’s join Honey dot come slash EASTFAM. FAN MAIL ADDRESS: Shawn and Andrew East 750 N San Vicente Blvd., East Tower, 11th Floor, Los Angles, CA 90069 Follow My Instagram ▶ http://www.instagram.com/ShawnJohnson​​​​ Like the Facebook page! ▶ http://www.facebook.com/ShawnJohnson​​​​ Follow My Twitter ▶ http://www.twitter.com/ShawnJohnson​​​​ Snapchat! ▶ @ShawneyJ Follow AndrewsTwitter ▶ http://www.twitter.com/AndrewDEast​​​​ Follow My Instagram ▶ http://www.instagram.com/AndrewDEast​​​​ Like the Facebook page! ▶ http://www.facebook.com/AndrewDEast​​​​ Snapchat! ▶ @AndrewDEast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on Couple Things, we chat with Chris and Lauren Lane. We were so excited to hear them tell their story of how they met, fell in love, and how they are feeling about their first child. Here are a few other topics that we cover: How Chris and Lauren started dating Finding the balance of sharing your personal life in the public eye How Chris jumped into Lauren's world (reality tv), and how they fell in love What making mistakes in marriage look like Are there personal boundaries when songwriting? Chris and Lauren's proposal story "Big Big Plans" Shawn and Andrew's proposal story Prepping for a first-born child Relationship advice from Chris and Lauren If you haven’t yet, please rate Couple Things and subscribe to hear more. Follow us on Instagram to keep the conversation going at https://www.instagram.com/couplething...​ And if you have suggestions/recommendations for the show, send us your ideas in a video format – we might just choose yours! Email us at [email protected]. Follow Lauren and Chris! Lauren's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laurenlane/?hl=en Lauren's Website: https://laurengracelane.com/ Chris's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamchrislane/?hl=en Chris's Music: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_ojqVjLK8GE3bpVvIVw04w?sub_confirmation=1 We're supported by the following companies that we love! Check them out below: Best Fiends ▶ Download Best Fiends for FREE today on the Apple App Store or Google Play. That’s FRIENDS without the R –Best Fiends! Beekeepers ▶ Receive 15% off your first order. Go to BEEKEEPERSNATURALS.com/EASTFAM or use code EASTFAM at checkout to claim this deal. Athletic Greens ▶ They are offering Couple Things listeners a FREE, one-year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 free travel packs of the Greens with your first purchase if you visit my link today...you’ll basically never have to buy Vitamin D again! Simply visit athleticgreens.com/EASTFAM and join health experts, athletes, and health-conscious go-getters around the world who make a daily commitment to their health every day. FAN MAIL ADDRESS: Shawn and Andrew East 750 N San Vicente Blvd., East Tower, 11th Floor, Los Angles, CA 90069 Follow My Instagram ▶ http://www.instagram.com/ShawnJohnson​​​ Like the Facebook page! ▶ http://www.facebook.com/ShawnJohnson​​​ Follow My Twitter ▶ http://www.twitter.com/ShawnJohnson​​​ Snapchat! ▶ @ShawneyJ Follow AndrewsTwitter ▶ http://www.twitter.com/AndrewDEast​​​ Follow My Instagram ▶ http://www.instagram.com/AndrewDEast​​​ Like the Facebook page! ▶ http://www.facebook.com/AndrewDEast​​​ Snapchat! ▶ @AndrewDEast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on Couple Things, we're talking about money. Shawn and I tackle a few of your questions and talk about some things that have worked for us in our relationship when it comes to finances. Here are a few of the topics that we cover: how we approached money while dating, habits, and compromises should you have money dealbreakers at it comes to relationships? how early is too early to talk about money? how to talk about money before marriage how to talk about debt before marriage how we made our decision to blend our finances and our thoughts on prenups the importance of discussing your family plan before marriage some money habits that we’ve grown to adopt If you haven’t yet, please rate Couple Things and subscribe to hear more. Follow us on Instagram to keep the conversation going at https://www.instagram.com/couplething...​ And if you have suggestions/recommendations for the show, send us your ideas in a video format – we might just choose yours! Email us at [email protected]. We're supported by the following companies that we love! Check them out below: Juneshine ▶ Receive 20% off PLUS Free Shipping on their best selling variety pack. This is a great way to try all of their delicious flavors. Go to JUNESHINE.com/EASTFAM or use code EASTFAM at checkout to claim this deal Amp Human ▶ Visit amphuman.com/EASTFAM and use code EASTFAM15 to get 15% off D+ Lotion. FAN MAIL ADDRESS: Shawn and Andrew East 750 N San Vicente Blvd., East Tower, 11th Floor, Los Angles, CA 90069 Follow My Instagram ▶ http://www.instagram.com/ShawnJohnson​​ Like the Facebook page! ▶ http://www.facebook.com/ShawnJohnson​​ Follow My Twitter ▶ http://www.twitter.com/ShawnJohnson​​ Snapchat! ▶ @ShawneyJ Follow AndrewsTwitter ▶ http://www.twitter.com/AndrewDEast​​ Follow My Instagram ▶ http://www.instagram.com/AndrewDEast​​ Like the Facebook page! ▶ http://www.facebook.com/AndrewDEast​​ Snapchat! ▶ @AndrewDEast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on Couple Things, we sat down with our good friends Josh and Chelsea Axe. We dove into a ton of topics including: Their purpose in life A strong definition of love How to keep priorities straight Relearning your spouse is through different seasons Their home birth experience How the 4 of us workout Chelsea's Blog Creating a family schedule Rhythms that help their marriage And of course, Joshs' new book, "Ancient Remedies" Follow Josh on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/drjoshaxe/ Follow Chelsea on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/drchelseaaxe/ And don't forget to check out Josh's book "Ancient Remedies" here: https://www.amazon.com/Ancient-Remedies-Essential-Powerful-Medicine/dp/0316496456 If you haven’t yet, please rate Couple Things and subscribe to hear more. Follow us on Instagram to keep the conversation going at https://www.instagram.com/couplething...​ And if you have suggestions/recommendations for the show, send us your ideas in a video format – we might just choose yours! Email us at [email protected]. We're supported by the following companies that we love! Check them out below: Butcher Box ▶ Go to butcherbox.com/couple to order your first box and get a free game-day bundle. That’s ButcherBox.com/couple to claim this special today! Releifband ▶ Head over to https://reliefband.com​ and use the promo code EASTFAM to received 20% plus FREE shipping and a no questions asked 30-day money-back guarantee! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, in episode 50 of Couple Things with Shawn and Andrew, we talk with Drew and Ellie Holcomb. A few topics we cover: - How children change the relationship - What Showing up for life means - How Drew and Ellie met - Dealing with grief - Articulating feelings - What going to counseling for the first time is like - What creative conflict looks like Follow Drew on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/drewholcomb... Follow Ellie on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/ellieholcomb/ If you haven’t yet, please rate Couple Things and subscribe to hear more. Follow us on Instagram to keep the conversation going at https://www.instagram.com/couplething... And if you have suggestions/recommendations for the show, send us your ideas in a video format – we might just choose yours! Email us at [email protected]. HOME CHEF ▶ For a limited time, you can get $90 off your first month. Simply go to HomeChef.com to place your first order and use code THEEASTFAMILY for $90 off - that’s a value of TEN free meals! So, go to HomeChef.com for $90 off! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Subscribe to the Show! https://bit.ly/36rDIk2 Subscribe to our YT channel to follow along on this pregnancy journey! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ15Zl-v8-ghTgEOTpxHdGw Andrew and I wanted to do this live stream to answer your questions about our newly announcement pregnancy :) If you haven’t yet, please rate Couple Things and subscribe to hear more. And if you have suggestions/recommendations for the show, send us your ideas in a video format – we might just choose yours! Email us at [email protected]. And don't forget to follow along with us on IG! ▶ https://www.instagram.com/couplethingspod/?hl=en This episode is brought to you by: Butcherbox! New members will get St. Louis ribs, pulled pork, and a pack of bacon free in your first box plus free shipping! You just have to go to https://butcherbox.com/couple today to claim yours. Best Fiends! Download Best Fiends FREE today on the Apple App Store or Google Play. That’s FRIENDS without the R –Best Fiends! SLINGTV ▶ Take control of your TV experience today and get your first month for just $10 by going to SlingTV.com/EASTFAM Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, in episode 48 of Couple Things with Shawn and Andrew, we talk about our goals for 2021. A few topics we cover: How we make them Why we think it is important What our big goals for 2020 were What did we hit? And what did we miss? What our big goals for 2021 are If you haven’t yet, please rate Couple Things and subscribe to hear more. Follow us on Instagram to keep the conversation going at https://www.instagram.com/couplethingspod. And if you have suggestions/recommendations for the show, send us your ideas in a video format – we might just choose yours! Email us at [email protected]. ––– We’re supported by the following companies we love! Make sure to check them out using our links below. Care/of ▶ Try Care/of with 50% off your first order at https://TakeCareOf.com and enter the code COUPLETHINGS50. Zola ▶ Go to https://zola.com/couplethings and use the promo code SAVE50 to get 50% off of your Save the Dates! Releifband ▶ Head over to https://reliefband.com and use the promo code EASTFAM to received 20% plus FREE shipping and a no questions asked 30-day money-back guarantee! Stay in touch! FAN MAIL ADDRESS: Shawn and Andrew East 750 N San Vicente Blvd., East Tower, 11th Floor, Los Angles, CA 90069 Follow My Instagram ▶ http://www.instagram.com/ShawnJohnson Like the Facebook page! ▶ http://www.facebook.com/ShawnJohnson Follow My Twitter ▶ http://www.twitter.com/ShawnJohnson Snapchat! ▶ @ShawneyJ Follow AndrewsTwitter ▶ http://www.twitter.com/AndrewDEast Follow My Instagram ▶ http://www.instagram.com/AndrewDEast Like the Facebook page! ▶ http://www.facebook.com/AndrewDEast Snapchat! ▶ @AndrewDEast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today in episode 47 of Couple Things with Shawn and Andrew, we recap our favorite moments from our first year of this podcast! We've had so many great conversations this year and have learned so much. We couldn't have done it without our amazing guests who were willing to open up and get real about relationships with us. We talk about parenting, how everyone fights for their partner differently, and the ways that we have became closer. We were honored to be joined by Andy Roddick + Brooklyn Decker, Glennon Doyle + Abby Wambach, PK Subban + Lindsey Vonn, Kaitlin Bristowe + Jason Tartick, Madilyn Bailey + Jimmy Benrud, Sadie Robertson + Christian Huff, Arielle Vandenburg + Matt Chutshall, Ellie + Jared Mecham, Jeremy + Adie Camp, Jana Kramer + Mike Caussin, Matthew + Emily West, Travis + LynZ Pastrana, Luke Combs + Nicole Hocking, Tim + Demi Tebow, Rachel + Harold Earls, Jeremy + Audrey Roloff, Drew + Ellie Holcomb, LaurDIY + Jeremy Lewis, Mallory Ervin + Kyle Dimeola, Jonathan + Monica Pokluda, Doug + Jamie Otis, Raelynn + Josh Davis , Lauren + Arie Luyendyk , Jessica Graf + Cody Nickson, Carly Waddell + Evan Bass, Cedric + Charlotte Thompson, and Steve and Linda Znacho. If you haven’t yet, please rate Couple Things and subscribe to hear more. And if you have suggestions/recommendations for the show, send us your ideas in a video format – we might just choose yours! Email us at [email protected]. And don't forget to follow along with us on IG! ▶ https://www.instagram.com/couplethingspod/?hl=en ––– We’re supported by the following companies we love! Make sure to check them out using our links below. BEV ▶ We’ve worked out an exclusive deal for the COUPLE THINGS podcast listeners. Receive 20% off your first purchase. PLUS FREE SHIPPING on all orders. I suggest trying their BEST SELLING “Ladies Night” variety pack so you can check out all of their delicious varietals. Go to DRINKBEV.com/EASTFAM or use code EASTFAM at checkout to claim this deal. Best Fiends ▶ You can download Best Fiends FREE today on the Apple App Store or Google Play! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today in episode 46 of Couple Things with Shawn and Andrew, we sit down with Lauren Riihimaki (LaurDIY) & Jeremy Lewis. Many of you might know Lauren as LaurDIY, but today we sit down and learn all about their life and relationship outside of the public eye. A few topics we cover: how they impressed each other from the first date what its been like adjusting from each others polar different lifestyles strategy with dating apps good and Bad pick up lines having a podcast and a normal job Dating someone who is famous Dealing with baggage If you haven’t yet, please rate Couple Things and subscribe to hear more. And if you have suggestions/recommendations for the show, send us your ideas in a video format – we might just choose yours! Email us at [email protected]. Last but not least, learn more about Lauren, Jeremy, and all they do at the links below. ––– Follow @laurdiy on IG ▶https://www.instagram.com/laurdiy/?hl=en Follow @jeremymichael22 on IG ▶ https://www.instagram.com/jeremymichael22/ LaurDIY’s YouTube ▶ https://www.youtube.com/laurDIY Laurens website ▶ https://laurdiy.com/ ––– We’re supported by the following companies we love! Make sure to check them out using our links below. Enfamil! ▶ Try Enfamil® Enspire™ by visiting https://shop.enfamil.com/eastfam and enter coupon code EASTFAM to receive $3 off an Enfamil® Enspire™ Infant Formula 20.5 oz. tub. Best Fiends! ▶ Download Best FiendsFREE today on the Apple App Store or Google Play. That’s FRIENDS without the R –Best Fiends! Skillshare! ▶ So explore your creativity at https://Skillshare.com/EASTFAMand get a free trial of Premium Membership! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today in episode 45 of Couple Things with Shawn and Andrew, we sit down and have a discussion all of you have been asking us about.... a second kid. We talk about our thoughts and hesitations with having another child; what we're fearful, anxious, but most importantly, excited about. A few topics we cover: - will we have enough time for another child? - how will this affect Drew? - can we love another child as much as we love her? - how does that fit into our lifestyle? - what if there are complications? We really get deep in this one, but it's a conversation we are excited to bring you. Let us know if there is anything we missed or should be considering at a time like this. If you haven’t yet, please rate Couple Things and subscribe to hear more. And if you have suggestions/recommendations for the show, send us your ideas in a video format – we might just choose yours! Email us at [email protected]. If you want to check out the article we talk about, you can find that here! ▶ https://bit.ly/2JwLMal ––– We’re supported by the following companies we love! Make sure to check them out using our links below. Theragun! ▶ Go to https://Theragun.com/EASTFAM right now and get your Gen 4 Theragun TODAY. You can try it out for 30 days! Bev! ▶ Receive 20% off your first purchase plus FREE SHIPPING on all orders. Go to https://DRINKBEV.com/EASTFAM or use code EASTFAM at checkout to claim this deal. Butcherbox! ▶ Use our link to get Bacon for Life! New members will get a FREE pack of bacon in every order for the lifetime of their Butcher Box subscription! Plus shipping is always free! Go to https://butcherbox.com/couple today to claim yours. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today in episode 44 of Couple Things with Shawn and Andrew, we chat with Jonathan and Monica Pokluda. Jonathan, a pastor, and Monica, his partner in ministry, chat with us about their conflict series… we both felt impacted by this series and we’d recommend it to all of you. We also spoke about: dating in a healthy way expectations of a pastor family verbal escalation the greatest mistake a couple can make in conflict tools for couples If you haven’t yet, please rate Couple Things and subscribe to hear more. And if you have suggestions/recommendations for the show, send us your ideas in a video format – we might just choose yours! Email us at [email protected]. Last but not least, learn more about Jonathan and Monica Pokluda, and all they do at the links below. ––– Follow @jpokluda on IG ▶https://www.instagram.com/jpokluda/ ‘Becoming Something’ Podcast ▶ https://jonathanpokluda.com/resources Jonathan’s website! ▶ https://jonathanpokluda.com/about Listen to the conflict series here ▶ https://www.harriscreek.org/sermons/?sapurl=LytmYzAwL2xiL21zLys2YmdwNWpiP2JyYW5kaW5nPXRydWUmZW1iZWQ9dHJ1ZQ== Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to our first ever LIVE Couple Things episode! You can check out Teddy & Bear here! https://bit.ly/3pqj2Au Today we chatted about: - Why your partner isn't with you to make you happy - Pop Culture (Kaitlyn Bristowe CRUSHING it on DWTS and how her boyfriend Jason is supporting her) - How special Halloween was - Answered questions from you guys - Long distance dating and how we got through it - How Olympic qualifications work - How we found mentors - Our feelings on transitioning from 1 to 2 kids And a huge thank you to today's sponsors! Skillshare: Explore your creativity at https://www.Skillshare.com/EASTFAM and the first 1,000 people to use our link will get a free trial of Skillshare Premium Membership. Best Fiends: Download Best Fiends FREE today on the Apple App Store or Google Play. Bev: Receive 20% off your first purchase, PLUS FREE SHIPPING on all orders. We suggest trying their BEST SELLING “Ladies Night” variety pack so you can check out all of their delicious varietals. Go to https://www.DRINKBEV.com/EASTFAM or use code EASTFAM at checkout to claim this deal! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today in episode 42 of Couple Things with Shawn and Andrew, we chat with powerhouse couple, Aloe Blacc and Maya Jupiter. In our conversation with them, we talked about everything from their personal life to the importance of teaching our children history. Aloe and Maya are both musicians, activists, parents, and incredibly talented individuals. Listening to them shed light on a some really important topics was truly an honor and we're excited to hear your thoughts. Without further ado, we bring you Aloe Blacc and Maya Jupiter. If you haven’t yet, please rate Couple Things and subscribe to hear more. And if you have suggestions/recommendations for the show, send us your ideas in a video format – we might just choose yours! Email us at [email protected]. Last but not least, learn more about Aloe and Maya, and all they do at the links below. ––– Follow @aloeblacc on IG ▶ https://www.instagram.com/aloeblacc/?hl=en Follow @mayajupiter on IG ▶ https://www.instagram.com/mayajupiter/?hl=en 'All Love Everything' out everywhere now! ▶ https://aloeblacc.lnk.to/AllLoveEverything ––– We’re supported by the following companies we love! Make sure to check them out using our links below. Butcherbox! ▶ Use our link in to get a FREE Turkey! New members will get a free turkey (10-14 lbs) in their first order when you sign up for ButcherBox! Plus, shipping is always free! You can go to https://butcherbox.com/couple today to claim yours. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today in episode 41 of Couple Things with Shawn and Andrew, we chat with some new friends of ours, Jessica and Cody Nickson. Jessica and Cody just welcomed their second little baby girl and were only just pregnant with her when we had this conversation several months ago - so things have changed for this growing family quite a bit! We discuss their past lives on Big Brother & Amazing Race and go into detail talking about what it's like raising a family in the spotlight. This was a really fun & dynamic conversation that we're excited to bring you. If you haven’t yet, please rate Couple Things and subscribe to hear more. And if you have suggestions/recommendations for the show, send us your ideas in a video format – we might just choose yours! Email us at [email protected]. Last but not least, learn more about Jessica, Cody, and all they do at the links below. ––– Follow @thejessicanickson on IG ▶ https://www.instagram.com/TheJessicaNickson/?hl=en Follow @codythemarine on IG ▶ https://www.instagram.com/CodyTheMarine/?hl=en Now What!? podcast ▶ https://www.podcastone.com/now-what-with-jessica-nickson Couples Coffee Co ▶ https://couplescoffee.com/ Subscribe on YouTube ▶ @Jessica and Cody Nickson ––– We’re supported by the following companies we love! Make sure to check them out using our links below. Duracell! ▶ We are SO Proud to partner with Duracell on this initiative. Head to https://Duracell.com to learn more. Function Of! ▶ Go to https://FunctionofBeauty.com/eastfam for 20% off and to let them know you heard about it from our show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today in episode 40 of Couple Things with Shawn and Andrew, we continue our mini-series to discuss how our relationship changed after having Drew. Let’s just say… we really dive into it this episode. We talk about having to start over as a couple. We had to relearn how to communicate and be together after a 3rd person was thrown into our relationship. Your hobbies. Your passions. Your priories. All of it changes. We’ll walk you through those feelings and how our relationship ultimately provided a source of support through it all. If you haven’t yet, please rate Couple Things and subscribe to hear more. And if you have suggestions/recommendations for the show, send us your ideas in a video format – we might just choose yours! Email us at [email protected]. ––– We’re supported by the following companies we love! Make sure to check them out using our links below. Best Finds! Download Best Fiends FREE today on the Apple App Store or Google Play. Care/of! For 50% off your first Care/of order, go to https://TakeCareOf.com and enter code COUPLETHINGS50. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today in episode 39 of Couple Things with Shawn and Andrew, we chat with some new friends of ours, Doug and Jamie Otis. Doug and Jamie are parents, entrepreneurs and hosts of their own podcast, Hot Marriage Cool Parents. It was such a pleasure to talk with these two today about parenting and their journey as a couple. They are both incredibly open and vulnerable during this episode, and we commend them for that. Make sure to tune in to their podcast... you might just hear us on there! If you haven’t yet, please rate Couple Things and subscribe to hear more. And if you have suggestions/recommendations for the show, send us your ideas in a video format – we might just choose yours! Email us at [email protected]. Last but not least, learn more about Doug, Jamie, and all they do at the links below. ––– Jamie's website ▶ https://jamieotis.com Follow @jamienotis on IG ▶ https://www.instagram.com/jamienotis/?hl=en Follow @doughehner on IG ▶ https://www.instagram.com/doughehner/?hl=en Follow @hotmarriagecoolparents on IG ▶ https://www.instagram.com/hotmarriagecoolparents/?hl=en ––– We’re supported by the following companies we love! Make sure to check them out using our links below. Function Of! Go to FunctionofBeauty.com/eastfam for 20% off and to let them know you heard about it from our show. ▶ https://FunctionofBeauty.com/eastfam Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today in episode 38 of Couple Things with Shawn and Andrew, we’re SO excited to be chatting with powerhouse couple Glennon Doyle and Abby Wambach. They’re activists, thought leaders, mothers, bestselling authors – the list goes on and on. Things we discuss: Nontraditional relationships Resistance Not being confined by the box society puts relationships in Relatability factor Not having to understand someone to love them Religion as a relationship with God Identity If you haven’t yet, please rate Couple Things and subscribe to hear more. And if you have suggestions/recommendations for the show, send us your ideas in a video format – we might just choose yours! Email us at [email protected]. Last but not least, learn more about Glennon, Abby, and all they’ve got going on at the links below. ––– Glennon’s website, Momastery ▶ https://momastery.com Abby’s website ▶ https://abbywambach.com “UNTAMED” – book ▶ https://untamedbook.com “WOLFPACK: Young Readers Edition” – book (just released!) ▶ https://www.amazon.com/Wolfpack-Young-Readers-Abby-Wambach/dp/1250766869 Together Rising – nonprofit ▶ https://togetherrising.org Follow @glennondoyle on IG ▶ https://www.instagram.com/glennondoyle/ Follow @abbywambach on IG ▶ https://www.instagram.com/abbywambach/ ––– We’re supported by the following companies we love! Make sure to check them out using our links below. Enfamil! Use coupon code ENSPIRE3 to receive $3 off an Enfamil® Enspire™ Infant Formula 20.5 oz. tub ▶ https://bit.ly/CoupleThingsxEnfamil Magic Spoon! Go to magicspoon.com/EASTFAM to grab a variety pack and try it today! Be sure to use the promo code EASTFAM at checkout to get free shipping. ▶ https://magicspoon.com/EASTFAM Best Fiends! Download Best Fiends FREE today on the Apple App Store or Google Play. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today in episode 37 of Couple Things with Shawn and Andrew, we chat with one of our favorite couple friends, Jana and Mike! They’re parents, authors, podcast hosts, and more. Jana and Mike just released a book called “The Good Fight,” so we go deep into what it means to fight and work through a relationship, to claim your baggage, and to support each other. We might even work through an issue of our own... If you haven’t yet, please rate Couple Things and subscribe to hear more. And if you have suggestions/recommendations for the show, send us your ideas in a video format – we might just choose yours! Email us at [email protected]. Last but not least, learn more about Jana, Mike, and all they do at the links below. ––– “The Good Fight” – book ▶ https://janaandmike.com Follow @kramergirl on IG ▶ https://www.instagram.com/kramergirl/ Follow @whinedownpodcast on IG ▶ https://www.instagram.com/whinedownpodcast/ ––– We’re supported by the following companies we love! Make sure to check them out using our links below. Liquid IV! Get 25% off with code EASTFAM at checkout ▶ https://www.liquid-iv.com Glossier! Get Boy Brow + 10% off for new customers ▶ https://glossier.com/podcast/EASTFAM Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today in episode 36 of Couple Things with Shawn and Andrew, we’re bringing you the next part in a mini series all about our relationship. You’ve been with us for this whole journey—trying to get pregnant and miscarrying, talking through how our miscarriage affected our relationship, mixed emotions trying to get pregnant again, and now how actually *being* pregnant affected our relationship. It was different, that’s for sure! So we’ll walk you through those feelings and how our relationship provided a source of support through it all. How to prepare financially for a child ▶ https://bit.ly/3kCvzgY “Dude, You’re Gonna Be A Dad!” – book ▶ https://amzn.to/369Aouv If you haven’t yet, please rate Couple Things and subscribe to hear more. And if you have suggestions/recommendations for the show, send us your ideas in a video format – we might just choose yours! Email us at [email protected]. ––– We’re supported by the following companies we love! Make sure to check them out using our links below. Care/of! Use code COUPLETHINGS50 for 50% off your first Care/of order! ▶ https://takecareof.com Best Fiends! Download Best Fiends FREE on the Apple App Store or Google Play. Learn more ▶ https://bestfiends.com/games/best-fiends/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today in episode 35 of Couple Things with Shawn and Andrew, we chat with inspiring couple Harold and Rachel Earls! They’re parents, vloggers, authors, and *literal* mountain climbers. Get this: They climbed Mount Everest to deepen their faith, strengthen their commitment, and sharpen their vision to make a difference in the world! If you haven’t yet, please rate Couple Things and subscribe to hear more. And if you have suggestions/recommendations for the show, send us your ideas in a video format – we might just choose yours! Email us at [email protected]. Last but not least, learn more about Harold, Emily, and all they do at the links below. ––– “A Higher Calling” – book ▶ https://www.earls.org Earls Family Vlogs ▶ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCniCPy-kRxYshisooylV--g Follow @haroldearlsiv on IG https://www.instagram.com/HaroldEarlsIV/ Follow @rachelearls on IG https://www.instagram.com/rachelearls/ ––– We’re supported by the following companies we love! Make sure to check them out using our links below. Magic Spoon! Get free shipping with code EASTFAM at checkout ▶ https://magicspoon.com/EASTFAM Skillshare! Get 2 free months of Premium Membership ▶ https://skillshare.com/COUPLE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today in episode 34 of Couple Things with Shawn and Andrew, we’re bringing you the next part in a mini series all about our relationship. We started with a conversation about trying to get pregnant and miscarrying, then we we talked through how our miscarriage affected our relationship, and now we’ll share our journey trying to get pregnant again. When something so traumatic and emotional happens, it’s definitely hard to find moments to look forward to. How do you celebrate something so exciting while still mourning an incredible loss at the same time? How do you celebrate something so exciting when you’re so apprehensive you’ll experience loss again? So we’ll walk you through those feelings and how our relationship provided a source of support through it all. If you haven’t yet, please rate Couple Things and subscribe to hear more. And if you have suggestions/recommendations for the show, send us your ideas in a video format – we might just choose yours! Email us at [email protected]. ––– We’re supported by the following companies we love! Make sure to check them out using our links below. Liquid IV! Get 25% off with code EASTFAM at checkout ▶ https://www.liquid-iv.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today in episode 33 of Couple Things with Shawn and Andrew, we’re chatting with contemporary Christian musician Matthew West and his incredible wife, Emily. Topics we cover: - First impressions (Matthew and Emily were engaged after 3 months!) - Pursuing a friendship first - Using laughter to get through hard times - Loving who you are, not what you do - Enduring hardship and finding gifts in trials - Refusing to fail - Being an example for daughters - How not to succumb to the pressure of perfection - Forgiveness and grace—grace for each other, grace from God If you haven’t yet, please rate Couple Things and subscribe to hear more. And if you have suggestions/recommendations for the show, send us your ideas in a video format – we might just choose yours! Email us at [email protected]. Last but not least, learn more about Matthew, Emily, and all they do at the links below. ––– Matthew West ▶ https://www.matthewwest.com “Hello My Name Is” – book ▶ https://www.matthewwest.com/books/hellomynameis “Brand New” – album ▶ https://www.matthewwest.com/music/brandnew The Matthew West Podcast ▶ https://www.matthewwest.com/podcast Follow @matthewjwest on IG ▶ https://www.instagram.com/matthewjwest/ Follow @mrsmwest on IG ▶ https://www.instagram.com/mrsmwest/ ––– We’re supported by the following companies we love! Make sure to check them out using our links below. Glossier! Get a glowy, dewy look and 10% off your first order ▶ https://glossier.com/podcast/EASTFAM Best Fiends! Download Best Fiends FREE on the Apple App Store or Google Play. Learn more ▶ https://bestfiends.com/games/best-fiends/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today in episode 32 of Couple Things with Shawn and Andrew, we’re bringing you the next part in a mini series all about our relationship. We started with a conversation about trying to get pregnant and miscarrying, and today, we’re talking through how our miscarriage affected our relationship. There’s no denying that miscarriage takes a toll on your relationship. So today, we talk through how it affected us, how we worked through our grief and our emotions, and how we knew we were ready to start trying to get pregnant again. If you haven’t yet, please rate Couple Things and subscribe to hear more. And if you have suggestions/recommendations for the show, send us your ideas in a video format – we might just choose yours! Email us at [email protected]. ––– We’re supported by the following companies we love! Make sure to check them out using our links below. Care/of! Get 50% off your first with code COUPLETHINGS50 at checkout ▶ https://takecareof.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today in episode 31 of Couple Things with Shawn and Andrew, we’re chatting with extreme athlete legends, Travis and Lyn-Z Pastrana. We delve into relationships and family in terms of adventure, and how important it is to inspire a sense of adventure in your children from a young age – within reason, of course! We also talk about being engaged in the public eye and living a lot of life on the road. A whole lot of different topics to discuss, and we so appreciate their perspective on life. If you haven’t yet, please rate Couple Things and subscribe to hear more. And if you have suggestions/recommendations for the show, send us your ideas in a video format – we might just choose yours! Email us at [email protected]. Last but not least, learn more about Travis, Lyn-Z, and all they do at the links below. ––– Check out Travis on Nitro Circus ▶ https://nitrocircus.com/rider/travis-pastrana/ Check out Lyn-Z on Nitro Circus ▶ https://nitrocircus.com/rider/lyn-z-pastrana/ Follow Travis Pastrana on Facebook ▶ https://www.facebook.com/TravisPastrana/ Follow Lyn-Z Pastrana on Facebook ▶ https://www.facebook.com/LYNZSKATE/ Follow @travispastrana on IG ▶ https://www.instagram.com/travispastrana/ Follow @lynzskate on IG ▶ https://www.instagram.com/lynzskate/ Follow @lynzskate on Twitter ▶ https://twitter.com/lynzskate Follow @TravisPastrana on Twitter ▶ https://twitter.com/TravisPastrana ––– We’re supported by the following companies we love! Make sure to check them out using our links below. Skillshare! Get 2 free months of Premium Membership ▶ https://skillshare.com/COUPLE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today in episode 30 of Couple Things with Shawn and Andrew, we’re bringing you a little something different – a mini series all about our relationship! Today, we’re starting with trying to get pregnant and our miscarriage. If you wanted to take a look at the YouTube video we were referencing in this conversation, check it out here. ▶ https://youtu.be/BidMbVRT8NU If you haven’t yet, please rate Couple Things and subscribe to hear more. And if you have suggestions/recommendations for the show, send us your ideas in a video format – we might just choose yours! Email us at [email protected]. ––– We’re supported by the following companies we love! Make sure to check them out using our links below. Liquid IV! Get 25% off with code EASTFAM at checkout ▶ https://www.liquid-iv.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today in episode 29 of Couple Things with Shawn and Andrew, we chat with special guests Jeremy and Audrey Roloff. You might remember them from “Little People, Big World,” but they’re up to so much more these days! They’re parents, accomplished authors, successful Podcast hosts, and entrepreneurs, to name a few. Here, we talk about all those things and more – pursuing intentional relationships even after you’re married, maintaining a loving marriage, and everything family and parenting (the Roloffs have a daughter, Ember, and welcomed a son, Bode, earlier this year). This is a great episode, and our conversation applies no matter where you are in your love story: single, dating, or married. So we’ll let the Roloffs take it from here. If you haven’t yet, please rate Couple Things and subscribe to hear more. And if you have suggestions/recommendations for the show, send us your ideas in a video format – we might just choose yours! Email us at [email protected]. Last but not least, learn more about Jeremy, Audrey, and their incredible work at the links below. ––– The Roloff Company ▶ https://theroloffs.com “The Marriage Journal” – book ▶ https://theroloffs.com/products/themarriagejournal “A Love Letter Life” – book ▶ https://theroloffs.com/products/aloveletterlife Behind the Scenes Podcast ▶ https://theroloffs.com/blogs/behindthescenespodcast Follow @audreyroloff on IG ▶ https://www.instagram.com/audreyroloff/ Follow @jeremyroloff on IG ▶ https://www.instagram.com/jeremyroloff/ ––– We’re supported by the following companies we love! Make sure to check them out using our links below. Glossier! New customers get 10% off their first order ▶ https://glossier.com/podcast/EASTFAM Best Fiends! Download Best Fiends FREE on the Apple App Store or Google Play. Learn more ▶ https://bestfiends.com/games/best-fiends/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today in episode 28 of Couple Things with Shawn and Andrew, we chat two very special friends of ours, Linda and Steve Znachko, who share the transformative power of ministry in their lives. Several years ago, after seeing a headline about a ‘Baby Doe’ abandoned in a dumpster, Linda was inspired to start He Knows Your Name Ministry, giving children a name in life – and dignity and honor in death. And Steve, who runs his own business, is a pastor with Mission to Ukraine, which provides support for under-resourced families and youth with disabilities, in addition to crisis pregnancy support. Phew, powerful stuff. We’ll let the Znachkos share the rest of their story from here. If you haven’t yet, please rate Couple Things and subscribe to hear more. And if you have suggestions/recommendations for the show, send us your ideas in a video format – we might just choose yours! Email us at [email protected]. Last but not least, learn more about Linda, Steve, and their incredible work at the links below. ––– He Knows Your Name Ministry ▶ https://heknowsyourname.org “He Knows Your Name: How One Abandoned Baby Inspired Me to Say Yes to God“ – book ▶ https://www.amazon.com/He-Knows-Your-... Born Close to Heaven: The Short, Beautiful Life of Baby Abigail – article ▶ https://www.indystar.com/story/news/l... Born Close to Heaven: The Short, Beautiful Life of Baby Abigail – video ▶ https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=226... “Marriage Encounter” – YouTube series ▶ https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list... Mission to Ukraine, where Steve is pastor ▶ https://www.missiontoukraine.org Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today in episode 27 of couple things with Shawn and Andrew, we chat with some friends of ours, Cedric and Charlotte Thompson. Cedric was drafted by the Miami Dolphins and played in the NFL for a few years, but decided to retire to focus on his family and pursue his passion of making Youtube videos. These two open up with us and discuss how they dealt with infidelity in their relationship, living together before marriage, and the NFL lifestyle. We loved hearing about their beautiful family and what they’re up to today. We think you’ll want to tune in to this one. Without further ado, Cedric and Charlotte Thompson. If you want to follow Cedric and Charlotte, you can find them on instagram as @ced and @ca.pt. Also, be sure to check out their Youtube, CEDbyme, for some really great content. We’re big fans! If you haven't yet, please rate and subscribe to the show to hear more! And if you have suggestions/recommendations for the show, send us your ideas in a video format - we might just choose yours! Email us at [email protected]. We are supported by the following AMAZING companies! Make sure to check them out using our link below! Skillshare! Explore your creativity and get 2 free months of Premium Membership at https://Skillshare.com/COUPLE. Liquid I.V.! Liquid I.V. is available nationwide at Costco and Target, or you can get 25% off when you go to https://LIQUIDIV.com and use code EASTFAM at checkout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, in episode 26 of couple things with shawn and andrew, we chat with Tim and Demi Tebow. Tim, as many of you may know, was a Heisman trophy winner at the University of Florida, and continued on to the NFL. After having a great career there, Tim decided to enter the MLB - a feat only few have been able to accomplish. He is currently still playing baseball, and walks us through what his life looks like with his new wife, Demi-Leigh, and their 3 pups! Demi and Tim chat with us about some of the great charities they support and operate, and how they are using their platform for some incredible causes. We are so thankful these two were able to sit down with us and are excited to bring you this conversation! Without further ado, we hope you enjoy, Tim and Demi Tebow. If you want to follow Tim and Demi, you can find them on instagram as @timtebow and @demitebow. Also, be sure to check out Tim's website where you can find all of his work and charities! https://timtebow.com/ If you haven't yet, please rate and subscribe to the show to hear more! And if you have suggestions/recommendations for the show, send us your ideas in a video format - we might just choose yours! Email us at [email protected]. We are supported by the following AMAZING companies! Make sure to check them out using our link below! Care/of! For 50% off your first Care/of order, go to https://www.TakeCareOf.com and enter code couplethings50. Zovio! There’s NO FEE to apply or standardized testing required to enroll. Go to https://www.Ashford.edu/couplethings to enroll today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, in episode 25 of couple things with shawn and andrew, we chat with some of our best friends, Chuck & Kasi Wicks. These two got married last summer and have been really enjoying their time together. They speak with us today about how they’ve been navigating marriage, and they have some VERY special news to share with us…. make sure to listen to the whole episode to see what they have to say! We’re really excited to bring you this episode and share with you all of the great advice they have to offer. Without further ado, Chuck and Kasi Wicks. If you want to follow Chuck and Kasi, you can find them on instagram as @chuckwicks and @kasirosa. Also be sure to check out Chucks website for some new music coming SOON! https://chuckwicks.com/ If you haven't yet, please rate and subscribe to the show to hear more! And if you have suggestions/recommendations for the show, send us your ideas in a video format - we might just choose yours! Email us at [email protected]. We are supported by the following AMAZING companies! Make sure to check them out using our link below! Best Fiends! Download Best Fiends FREE on the Apple App Store or Google Play. That’s FRIENDS without the R – Best Fiends! Noom! Sign up for your trial today at https://www.noom.com/COUPLE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, in episode 24 of couple things with Shawn and Andrew, we sit down with our friends Lauren and Arie Luyendyk. These two were a ton of fun to have on. As you'll hear in the episode, we have actually interviewed them before for Couple Things, but ran into a few different obstacles. We're so glad we got to do this not once, but TWICE with them. We chat with these two about what life is like after life on the Bachelor and how they've overcome the struggles that came with falling in love on reality TV. They even talk with us about their journey to parenthood, and their beautiful little girl Alessi. We're so excited to share this one with you, so without further ado, Lauren and Arie Luyendyk. If you want to follow Lauren and Arie, you can find them on instagram as @laurenluyendyk and @ariejr. Also be sure to check out their YouTube channel at "Lauren and Arie"! Check out their Pregnancy + Heartbreak Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-zNi4BDXK5g&t=10s If you haven't yet, please rate and subscribe to the show to hear more! And if you have suggestions/recommendations for the show, send us your ideas in a video format - we might just choose yours! Email us at [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, in episode 23 of couple things with Shawn and Andrew, we sit down with Tom and Lisa Bilyeu. These two are founders of Quest Nutrition, Impact Theory, and Women of Impact. It was an absolute pleasure to chat with them about their businesses and experience as entrepreneurs. Tom and Lisa also give us some great advice on how they maintain a healthy relationship with each other, and it's some of the best advice we've ever heard. It was so nice to learn a little bit more about their dynamic as partners and we're so excited to share this conversation with you guys. Without further ado, Tom and Lisa Bilyeu. If you haven't yet, please rate and subscribe to the show to hear more! And if you have suggestions/recommendations for the show, send us your ideas in a video format - we might just choose yours! Email us at [email protected]. We are supported by the following AMAZING companies! Make sure to check them out using our special code & link below! Zovio! Go to https://www.Ashford.edu/couplethings and sign up today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, in episode 22 of Couple Things with Shawn + Andrew, we do a solo episode to talk about what's been going on lately. As much as we didn't want to contribute to the conversation, we knew that it was important to share our feelings on it all with you guys. How we've been dealing with it, how we've been able to support each other, and how we can keep our family safe. It's not an easy conversation, but again we knew that it was necessary to talk about at some point. We hope that in sharing this, it brings some level of comfort to you -- you are not alone in this! We will get through this. Together. If you haven't yet, please rate and subscribe to the show to hear more! And if you have suggestions/recommendations for the show, send us your ideas in a video format - we might just choose yours! Email us at [email protected]. We are supported by the following AMAZING companies! Make sure to check them out using our special code & link below! Betterhelp! Our listeners get 10% off your first month at https://www.betterhelp.com/eastfam. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, in episode 21 of Couple Things with Shawn + Andrew, we chat with Jeremy and Adie Camp. These two were an absolute pleasure to talk with. Jeremy and Adie have been married for 16 years now, and speak with us about how they’ve kept their relationship so strong all of these years. These two singer songwriters shed light on what it’s like raising 3 kids together and really offer up some amazing advice. They also talk about their non-profit they’ve built together called, “Speaking Louder Ministries”, which spreads help and hope all across the globe. Both Jeremy and Adie have had a huge start to 2020; they’ve released a new book, In Unison, and a movie, I Still Believe. We’re such big fans of all the work these two have done and are currently doing. Without further ado, Jeremy and Adie Camp. If you want to follow Jeremy and Adie, you can find them on instagram as @jeremycampofficial and @adiecamp. You can check out their new book, “In Unison” and brand new film, I Still Believe, on his website here! https://www.jeremycamp.com/ If you haven't yet, please rate and subscribe to the show to hear more! And if you have suggestions/recommendations for the show, send us your ideas in a video format - we might just choose yours! Email us at [email protected]. We are supported by the following AMAZING companies! Make sure to check them out using our special code & link below! Care/of! For 50% off your first Care/of order, go to https://www.TakeCareOf.com and enter code couplethings50. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, in episode 20 of Couple Things with Shawn + Andrew, we sit down with one of our favorite singers and his amazing fiancé, Luke Combs and Nicole Hocking. We were both really honored to sit down with these guys and are thankful they gave us an inside look at their relationship. Both Nicole and Luke open up about how they met, their proposal story, and how they manage their relationship in the public eye. We really respect these two and how they handle scrutiny, and it was really interesting to hear about the evolution of their relationship; from friends to fiancé. We love hearing that despite the craziness, they are both each others #1's. We hope you enjoy this one as much as we did. Without further ado, Luke Combs and Nicole Hocking. If you want to follow Luke & Nicole, you can find them on instagram as @Luke Combs and @nicohocking. If you want to hear some of Luke's music, you can find all of his work and MORE on his website, here! https://www.lukecombs.com/ If you haven't yet, please rate and subscribe to the show to hear more! And if you have suggestions/recommendations for the show, send us your ideas in a video format - we might just choose yours! Email us at [email protected]. We are supported by the following AMAZING companies! Make sure to check them out using our special code & link below! Best Fiends! Download Best Fiends FREE on the Apple App Store or Google Play! Betterhelp! Our listeners get 10% off your first month at https://www.betterhelp.com/eastfam! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, in episode 19 of Couple Things with Shawn + Andrew, we sit down with an absolute powerhouse couple, Lindsey Vonn and PK Subban. It was such an honor chat with these guys, they had so many great and insightful stories to share with us. Both PK & Lindsey are very high accomplished as athletes - between the two, they have top awards in the NHL, Gold medals, World championships, Stanley Cups, and SO many more. They share the story of how they first met, how they got engaged, and even talk about what their lives look like now. We're also big fans of the charity work PK and Lindsey are involved in - it was such a pleasure to chat with them about it all. We hope you love this one as much as we did, PK and Lindsey. If you want to follow Lindsey & PK, you can find them on instagram as @lindseyvonn and @subbanator. Also please be sure to give their Tub Time a listen! You can find all of that info on their instagrams! If you haven't yet, please rate and subscribe to the show to hear more! And if you have suggestions/recommendations for the show, send us your ideas in a video format - we might just choose yours! Email us at [email protected]. We are supported by the following AMAZING companies! Make sure to check them out using our special code & link below! StoryWorth! Go to https://www.StoryWorth.com/eastfam for $10 off! LiquidIV! Get 25% off when you go to https://www.LIQUIDIV.com and use code EASTFAM at checkout! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, in episode 18 of Couple Things with Shawn + Andrew, we sit down with our new friends, Matt Cutshall and Arielle Vandenberg. Now today, is an episode unlike any other because we sit down, for the first time on Couple Things, with two comedians! These two had us laughing for most of this episode. Both Matt and Arielle are two very accomplished individuals. They produce some of the funniest content out there and both are co-hosts of their new podcast Riled Up! Matt and Arielle walk us through one of the most important pieces of advice I've ever gotten: how to keep a sense of humor in a relationship. This is a fun one, and is guaranteed to make you laugh at least once. Without further ado, Matt and Arielle. If you want to follow Matt & Arielle, you can find them on instagram as @mattcutshall and @arielle. Also please be sure to give their new podcast, Riled Up, a listen! It won't disappoint! You can find that here! If you haven't yet, please rate and subscribe to the show to hear more! And if you have suggestions/recommendations for the show, send us your ideas in a video format - we might just choose yours! Email us at [email protected]. We are supported by the following AMAZING companies! Make sure to check them out using our special code & link below! Zovio! Go to https://www.Ashford.edu/COUPLETHINGS to apply today! Best Fiends! Download Best Fiends FREE on the Apple App Store or Google Play today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, in episode 17 of Couple Things with Shawn + Andrew, we sit down with our new friends, Andy Roddick and Brooklyn Decker. We met Andy + Brooklyn over a month ago at a conference in Boston and immediately fell in love with their infectious personalities. We knew we had to get them on the show so you guys could see just how amazing these two are. Andy & Brooklyn walk us through their journey, how they met, & what it’s been like parenting during this crazy time we’re all living in. It was great to get their perspectives on making a relationship work, while both at the peak of their careers. This was a fun one and we're excited to bring to you, Andy Roddick and Brooklyn Decker. If you want to follow Andy & Brooklyn, you can find them on instagram as @brooklyndecker and you can find Andy’s Non-Profit charity at @thearfoundation. These two are doing great things, make sure to check them out and give them a follow! If you haven't yet, please rate and subscribe to the show to hear more! And if you have suggestions/recommendations for the show, send us your ideas in a video format - we might just choose yours! Email us at [email protected]. We are supported by the following AMAZING companies! Make sure to check them out using our special code & link below! Noom! Sign up for your trial today at noom - https://www.noom.com/COUPLE. Flamingo! Try the Flamingo Head-to-Toe Wax Kit today at https://www.shopflamingo.com/EASTFAM. You get 20 face wax strips, 24 body wax strips, post-wax cloths, and calming aloe vera serum for just $19. And it ships free! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, in episode 16 of Couple Things with Shawn and Andrew we sit down with our new friends, Jared and Ellie Mecham. We haven't yet gotten the chance to meet these guys in person but it sure feels like we've known them for a while after this conversation. They didn't know it at the time, but they helped us through some of the toughest times in our life. Jared and Ellie Mecham are big time YouTubers, podcasters, bloggers, and all around great people. We speak with them about the struggles of infertility, how to raise a family in this day and age, and how they've inspired others through their work. We even get their take on some of the best snacks out there. Tune in for a fun one, Ellie and Jared Mecham. If you want to follow Jared & Ellie, you can find them on instagram as @elliemecham and @jaredmecham. Also check out their website where you can find their blog, books, podcast & clothing line! https://ellieandjared.com/. If you haven't yet, please rate and subscribe to the show to hear more! And if you have suggestions/recommendations for the show, send us your ideas in a video format - we might just choose yours! Email us at [email protected]. We are supported by the following AMAZING companies! Make sure to check them out using our special code & link below! Best Fiends! Download Best Fiends FREE on the Apple App Store or Google Play. That’s FRIENDS without the R–Best Fiends! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, in episode 15 of Couple Things with Shawn and Andrew, we sit down with our friend Sadie Robertson & Christian Huff. These newlyweds walk us through how their first few months of marriage have been treating them and how they're keeping busy these days. These two speak their truth and speak it well. Sadie is one of the most inspirational speakers and her words have so much power and meaning to them. For a majority of the episode, you'll see that we are marveled by these two and the wisdom they share. It was an absolute pleasure to hear them share some much needed words of encouragement and give us a few laughs. Tune in for a fun one, Sadie & Christian Huff. If you want to follow Sadie & Christian, you can find them on instagram as @legitsadierob and @christian_huff (where you can find their engagement video which we may or may not have watched 100 times). Also, make sure to give Sadie's podcast, WOAH That's Good, a listen. You can find it here! https://liveoriginal.com/podcast/. And you can find her brand new book, LIVE, on her website! https://liveoriginal.com/ If you haven't yet, please rate and subscribe to the show to hear more! And if you have suggestions/recommendations for the show, send us your ideas in a video format - we might just choose yours! Email us at [email protected]. We are supported by the following AMAZING companies! Make sure to check them out using our special code & link below! LiquidIV! Get 25% off when you go to https://www.LIQUIDIV.com and use code EASTFAM at checkout. Abide! Get started now with 25% off a premium subscription by downloading the Abide app at https://www.abide.co/eastfam. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices