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  • 329 | special forces is BACK… and we have thoughts

    329 | special forces is BACK… and we have thoughts
    2026/09/24
    we’re back in the world of special forces… thankfully from our couch this time 😂 every week, we’re breaking down the newest episode of special forces from the perspective of two people who have actually been through it. we’re talking about the moments that made us cringe, behind-the-scenes insight to each show, what’s even harder than it looks on tv, what brought back some VERY specific memories, and all the things we noticed that you might not catch unless you’ve been there. plus, we’ll be making our predictions for what happens next so if you’re watching along this season, come debrief with us every week 👀 → Get 50% off and free shipping on your first box PLUS free dessert for life with Home Chef! Head to HomeChef.com/EASTFAM (https://www.homechef.com/EASTFAM). → Find egglife wraps chillin’ in the fridge at Aldi, Whole Foods, Kroger, Target, Walmart & more! Visit egglifefoods.com (https://www.egglifefoods.com/) to find a retailer near you. → Head to https://davidprotein.com/EASTFAM. Buy four cartons and get the fifth free! → Check out Timeline’s skincare at https://www.timeline.com/skincare/shop Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    53 分
  • 329 | what changed after having kids

    329 | what changed after having kids
    2026/09/17
    what actually changes after having kids? from our marriage and friendships to our priorities, routines, and the little things we never saw coming, we’re talking about all the ways becoming parents has changed our lives. the good, the hard, the hilarious, and everything in between. what surprised us most, what we miss about life before kids, and what we wouldn’t trade for the world. what changed you the most after having kids? and if you don’t have kids, what do you think would change the most if you did? love you guys! shawn & andrew → Branch Basics is available at Target, Target.com, Amazon, and https://branchbasics.com. Get 15% off the Home Essentials Kit with code EASTFAM! → Head to https://nobltravel.com for up to 46% off your entire order. And when they ask where you heard about NOBL, tell them Shawn and Andrew from Couple Things sent you! → For a limited time, get 40% off select Lola Blankets products with code EASTFAM at https://lolablankets.com → If you want a faith-first place where your kids can watch, listen, and learn, head to https://gominno.com and start your FREE 7-day trial today. (00:00) 62 people under one roof: family reunion (06:38) no more “selfishness” (13:13) the identity shift (16:30) marrying a “new person” + sharing your best friend (20:48) a whole new number of tasks + styles (23:50) “hyper-ultra-rigidness” (26:00) appreciating time in a new way (28:00) new worries + ambitions (33:10) being intentional with our health (34:13) how friendships change (35:27) stress, control + risk (36:40) how faith has changed (37:25) how relationships with parents change (39:00) what do I actually care about? (40:25) kids are a delayed mirror Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    43 分
  • 328 | My First Day as a Pro Gymnast

    328 | My First Day as a Pro Gymnast
    2026/09/09
    We’re taking another trip down memory lane! This week, Shawn is looking back on what it was like turning pro at just 12 years old and sharing the stories, nerves, excitement, and little moments she still remembers from those early days in gymnastics. What story do you want to hear next?! Love you guys! Shawn & Andrew ➜ Shop SKIMS Cotton, and all of my favorite pieces, at [www.https://SKIMS.com] After you place your order, be sure to let them know we sent you! Select "podcast" in the survey and be sure to select our show in the dropdown menu that follows. ➜ Treat yourself to a childhood favorite. Go to [www.https://kachava.com] and use code EASTFAM for 15% off your first order. ➜ Find egglife wraps chillin’ in the fridge at Aldi, Whole Foods, Kroger, Target, Walmart & more. Visit [www.https://egglifefoods.com] to find a retailer near you. ➜ Get prepped for patio season for way less. Head to [www.https://wayfair.com] right now to shop all things home. (00:00) what it means to be a pro gymnast (05:40) making it to the elite level (09:00) receiving my first camp invitation (16:00) the path to the national team (24:10) my first day as a “pro” (26:44) my first assignment (33:27) quickly climbing the competition ranks (36:40) getting scouted by agents (40:11) “i already was very tired” — what does that mean? (45:00) the stress and joy of the journey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    51 分
  • 327 | our throwback series (ep. 1) the day i made the nfl

    327 | our throwback series (ep. 1) the day i made the nfl
    2026/09/03
    Welcome to our newest nostalgic series — where we’re going back to the old days and telling the stories behind our careers, our relationship, our adventures, and all the little moments that made us who we are today. 🥹 For Episode 1, we’re starting with his NFL career — what life was really like back then, the highs, the lows, the behind-the-scenes moments, and the stories we haven’t really talked about until now.And this is just the beginning…As the series continues, we’ll take you back through our Olympic and gymnastics days, football stories, our first dates, the early days of our relationship, career milestones, and all the funny, crazy, unforgettable moments in between.Basically… we’re opening the memory box. 😂 So, let’s go back. 🤍 → www.https://kachava.com — Use code EASTFAM for 15% off your first order. → www.https://betterhelp.com/EASTFAM — Sign up and get 10% off. → www.https://dupe.com — Paste any product URL or upload a photo to find similar items for way less. → www.https://gominno.com — Start your FREE 7-day trial today. (00:00) going down “nostalgia lane” (07:20) the start of the nfl journey (12:40) when the free agency calls began (17:40) the timeline that led to kansas city (27:30) the first practice and what came next (31:30) the first time wearing a game-day jersey (37:00) finding a new passion (42:10) having each other through every chapter and the ripple effects that followed Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    48 分
  • 326 | our marriage report card

    326 | our marriage report card
    2026/08/26
    We’re putting our marriage to the test! This week, we’re giving each other a marriage report card and rating everything from communication and quality time to parenting, romance, and more.We’re sharing where we think we’re crushing it, where we could use a little work, and whether we actually agree on the scores. Nothing like finding out what grade your spouse gives your marriage in real time 😂 Would you ever give your marriage a report card? Try the exercise with your partner using the same questions we did ➡ https://shawnjohnson.com/marriagereportcard Then come back and tell us whether you agreed on your scores 😂 Love you guys! Shawn & Andrew ➡ Right now, listeners can get up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at www.https://square.com/go/EASTFAM. ➡ Find egglife wraps chillin’ in the fridge at Aldi, Whole Foods, Kroger, Target, Walmart, and more. Visit www.https://egglifefoods.com to find a retailer near you. ➡ Ready to simplify your cleaning routine? Go to www.https://BranchBasics.com and use code EASTFAM for 15% off the Premium Starter Kit. ➡ Head to www.https://LolaBlankets.com and use code AUG50 at checkout to shop Lola’s biggest sale of the year before it’s gone. (00:00) transitions are hard (04:45) we like measuring everything: marriage report card categories (07:50) do we genuinely like being around each other? (12:35) something we used to do that we don’t anymore (14:55) how well do we feel understood by each other? (26:34) do arguments become personal? (30:10) everyday physical and verbal affection (35:18) how satisfied are you with our intimate relationship? (37:30) how well do we operate as a parenting team? (41:25) how aligned are we financially? (45:35) how well do we share the workload of life? (49:55) how aligned are we on the life we want? (53:58) how fun is our marriage right now? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    59 分
  • 325 | how to know when it's time to break up?

    325 | how to know when it's time to break up?
    2026/08/20
    Breakups don’t always have to end with burned bridges, bad blood, and an ex becoming the villain of the story. In this episode, we’re talking about what it looks like to end relationships with grace, how we talk about our exes after the fact, what we’ve learned from relationships that didn’t work out, and whether it’s actually possible to walk away while still respecting what you once had. We’re getting honest about heartbreak, boundaries, forgiveness, and why the way you end a relationship can matter just as much as how you started it. Love you guys! ⮕ Find egglife wraps chillin’ in the fridge at Aldi, Whole Foods, Kroger, Target, Walmart, and more. Visit www.https://egglifefoods.com to find a retailer near you. ⮕ Go to www.https://davidprotein.com/EASTFAM. Buy four cartons and get the fifth free. ⮕ Upgrade to luggage that looks better, lasts longer, and travels smarter. Head to www.https://NOBLTravel.com for up to 46% off your entire order. ⮕ Ready to simplify your cleaning routine? Go to www.https://BranchBasics.com and use code EASTFAM for 15% off the Premium Starter Kit. (00:00) encouraging flexibility in the east family (02:35) ending relationships well (08:15) andrew’s first breakup (18:00) shawn’s first breakup (25:00) appreciating past relationships (30:50) having a black-and-white ending (35:20) “i thought i was going to marry her” (41:25) if you break up, it’s over for good (44:10) is timing bs? (46:25) thoughts on ending relationships well Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    53 分
  • 324 | The Marital Challenges We Weren’t Ready For

    324 | The Marital Challenges We Weren’t Ready For
    2026/08/14
    In this episode, we have an honest conversation about some of the parts of marriage we weren’t prepared for. The things that have challenged us, the ways we’ve had to grow individually and together, and the lessons we’re still learning along the way. We love our marriage, but that doesn’t mean every season has been easy- and there are definitely things we understand now that we couldn’t have understood when we first got married. This is a vulnerable one about expectations, communication, conflict, changing as people, and what it actually looks like to keep choosing each other through it all. Love you guys! Shawn & Andrew ➡ Shop Everyday Cotton and all of Shawn’s favorite bras and underwear at www.https://SKIMS.com. After you place your order, let them know we sent you. Select “podcast” in the survey, then choose “Couple Things with Shawn and Andrew” from the dropdown. ➡ For a limited time, Home Chef is offering our listeners 50% off and free shipping on your first box, plus free dessert for life. Go to www.https://HomeChef.com/EASTFAM. ➡ Find egglife wraps chillin’ in the fridge at Aldi, Whole Foods, Kroger, Target, Walmart, and more. Visit www.https://egglifefoods.com to find a retailer near you. ➡ If you want something your kids will love and you’ll feel good about, head to www.https://GoMinno.com and start your free seven-day trial today. (00:00) a summer to remember (02:10) a new friend who opened our eyes (04:10) going back to the beginning of our marriage (09:40) a shift in perspective (15:45) communication gaps (20:40) team tone vs. team words (24:10) navigating extended family dynamics (31:40) financial pressures (35:35) balancing career aspirations (38:48) it’s different being married to a “mom” (44:35) marriage is for the long haul Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    49 分
  • Olympic Couples Talk Love, Marriage & Competition | Chock & Bates

    Olympic Couples Talk Love, Marriage & Competition | Chock & Bates
    2026/08/13
    We sat down with Olympic ice dancers Madison Chock and Evan Bates to talk about what it takes to compete at the highest level alongside the person you love. From becoming partners on the ice to falling in love, getting married, and continuing to chase huge goals together, Madison and Evan share what their journey has really looked like behind the scenes. We talk Olympic pressure, marriage, trust, competing as a couple, and what keeps them coming back after all these years. As athletes ourselves, we loved getting to compare experiences and hear what it’s like when your teammate also happens to be your spouse. This was such a fun one. Enjoy! (00:00) we have a couple crush (01:30) what’s your dynamic as a couple? (03:20) navigating the rough times & going home (05:30) life post-olympics (07:06) the community around chock & bates (09:00) who is more likely to be…? (18:45) confidence on the ice (21:00) feelings are moldable (23:44) the subjectivity of our sports (27:40) the mixed zone & kiss and cry cameras (32:15) quantitative vs. qualitative “success data” (34:27) the journaling process (39:35) the art of designing costumes (43:15) our shared love of sports & vacations (45:13) the post-olympics blues (47:18) what’s next for chock & bates? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    50 分