Stay ConnectedFormer Olympic Gymnast Shawn Johnson and NFL player Andrew East sit down to share their most vulnerable sides and open up like they never have before. Tune in to hear one of the most celebrated couples on social media walk you through some of their most memorable moments together. Get ready to laugh and cry as you hear some of the most embarrassing and raw stories that have never before been shared.
Sign up for early access to BEAM Kids!! ▶ http://Shopbeam.com/BeamKids
Copyright: © 053252
In today's episode we got to sit down, walk down memory lane and reminisce about how crazy the timeline of our lives has been. It’s wild to think if one thing was slightly off, our whole lives could look entirely different. We truly wouldn’t change a thing :) Let us know what topics you want us to cover in the comments below, we’re gearing up to film some highly requested episodes! 🙂
The books we are reading, including "fluke" mentioned at the end of this episode ▶ https://www.amazon.com/shop/shawnjohnsoneast/list/LJALQY5VSMTD?ref_=aipsflist
Love you guys!
Shawn and Andrew
Get 15% off your order of Chomps meat sticks at Chomps.com with code SHAWN https://www.chomps.com/SHAWN
Beam Kids is now available online at https://www.shopbeam.com/COUPLETHINGS Take advantage of our exclusive discount of up to 40% off using code COUPLETHINGS
Follow our podcast Instagram ▶ https://www.instagram.com/shawnandandrewpods/
Subscribe to our newsletter ▶ https://www.familymade.com/newsletter
Follow My Instagram ▶ https://www.instagram.com/ShawnJohnson
Follow My Tik Tok ▶ https://www.tiktok.com/@shawnjohnson
Shop My LTK Page ▶ https://www.shopltk.com/explore/shawnjohnson
Like the Facebook page! ▶ https://www.facebook.com/ShawnJohnson
Follow Andrew’s Instagram ▶ https://www.instagram.com/AndrewDEast
Andrew’s Tik Tok ▶ https://www.tiktok.com/@andrewdeast?lang=en
(00:00) how we work over here
(01:33) why i feel fortunate in life…
(06:35) today’s featured comment
(06:58) shawn’s all in… let’s get started
(14:14) we’ve lived through the greatest tech boom of the century
(15:55) medicine has never been better
(16:30) poverty is rapidly declining
(17:03) we have incredible education and personal freedoms
(18:37) but we’ve also lived through some dark times…
(19:34) our timing was “lucky” when we met
(28:28) not agreeing on what “luck” is
(29:47) being in nashville — is that luck?
(31:40) applying luck to the outcome vs. the process
(34:43) shawn working with her coach — was that luck?
(36:44) andrew’s personal timeline didn’t happen — was that luck?
(38:58) marrying young — was that luck?
(39:45) starting social media when we did — was that luck?
(40:52) i feel fortunate for when our kids were born
(41:06) i feel fortunate for where i was when my house burned down
(41:55) i feel fortunate for when you went to the olympics
(42:20) my football career ended — that feels fortunate
(42:50) i’m grateful for my team
(44:06) i’m grateful for my vandy experience and the timing of our wedding
(44:30) i feel fortunate that our growth came slowly… and that things didn’t happen how we thought they would
(45:17) “flukes” and letting things unfold
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Today we sat down for part TWO of your latest assumptions about us as a family of five. Not gonna lie, some of the assumptions from part one were spot on, seems like you’ve figured us out ;) Let us know if any of these caught you by surprise in the comments below!
Love you guys!
Shawn and Andrew
Go to https://kachava.com and use code EASTFAM for 15% off your next order
Beam Kids is now available online at https://www.shopbeam.com/COUPLETHINGS Take advantage of our exclusive discount of up to 40% off using code COUPLETHINGS
Shop the cutest Swimwear and use code MEETMINNOW15 for 15% off your order! ▶ https://shopminnow.com
Subscribe to our newsletter ▶ https://www.familymade.com/newsletter
Follow our podcast Instagram ▶ https://www.instagram.com/shawnandandrewpods/
Follow My Instagram ▶ https://www.instagram.com/ShawnJohnson
Follow My Tik Tok ▶ https://www.tiktok.com/@shawnjohnson
Shop My LTK Page ▶ https://www.shopltk.com/explore/shawnjohnson
(00:00) don’t look ahead, shawn
(00:32) comment of the day
(01:06) shawn finding her pink again
(03:43) let’s get started with these assumptions…
(04:50) is bear the last…?
(06:45) are we quick to forgive?
(07:40) jett the daredevil
(08:12) andrew never wakes up in the night
(08:48) east fam = go with the flow?
(11:02) east fam = great sleepers
(12:01) our kids are uniquely different
(13:20) traveling a lot and navigating our limits
(16:13) arguing when we are tired 😬
(17:28) loving supplements
(18:24) finding a system with the in-laws
(19:08) andrew flying the family
(20:33) eating fast food and finding moderation
(21:13) how we try to keep up with trends: creating vs. consuming
(21:42) navigating priorities
(22:27) using a night nurse
(25:53) different love languages and navigating it
(26:51) sometimes we don’t want to go on date night
(27:43) balancing our kids’ interests
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Today we got to interview Rich and DawnCheré Wilkerson, a couple we’ve been wanting to meet for a while and the conversation didn’t disappoint! After an 8 year battle with infertility, DawnCheré and her husband Rich are here to share their story of God’s faithfulness after a long season of waiting. We talked about DawnCheré’s powerful new book that explores what it means to find purpose, joy, and strength in seasons of waiting, and how we are all waiting on something in our lives. Together, Rich and DawnCheré share how their journey through infertility, ministry, and unanswered prayers transformed their perspective on pain, purpose, and God’s timing. So whether you’re in a holding pattern or coming out of a hard season, we hope this conversation reminds you that your story is still unfolding. Love you guys! Shawn & Andrew Purchase DawnCheré’s Book ▶ https://www.thomasnelson.com/p/slow-burn/ Follow Rich ▶ https://www.instagram.com/richwilkersonjr/?hl=en Follow DawnCheré ▶ https://www.instagram.com/dawnchere/?hl=en Beam Kids is now available online at https://www.shopbeam.com/COUPLETHINGS Take advantage of our exclusive discount of up to 40% off using code COUPLETHINGS Subscribe to our newsletter ▶ https://www.familymade.com/newsletter Follow our podcast Instagram ▶ https://www.instagram.com/shawnandandrewpods/ Follow My Instagram ▶ https://www.instagram.com/ShawnJohnson Follow My Tik Tok ▶ https://www.tiktok.com/@shawnjohnson Shop My LTK Page ▶ https://www.shopltk.com/explore/shawnjohnson Like the Facebook page! ▶ https://www.facebook.com/ShawnJohnson Follow Andrew’s Instagram ▶ https://www.instagram.com/AndrewDEast Andrew’s Tik Tok ▶ https://www.tiktok.com/@andrewdeast?lang=en
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We wanted to know your recent assumptions about us as a family of five and some of these were spot on while others couldn’t be further from the truth and made us laugh! Follow along with us on Instagram @ShawnAndAndrewPods so you can send in an assumption for part 2 and see if you’ve got us figured out ;) Love you guys! Shawn and Andrew Check out SKIMS best intimates including the Fits Everybody Collection and more at https://www.skims.com/couplethings #skimspartner Beam Kids is now available online at https://www.shopbeam.com/COUPLETHINGS Take advantage of our exclusive discount of up to 40% off using code COUPLETHINGS Check out https://www.homechef.com/EASTFAM for 50% off your first box and free dessert for life! Subscribe to our newsletter ▶ https://www.familymade.com/newsletter Follow our podcast Instagram ▶ https://www.instagram.com/shawnandandrewpods/ Follow My Instagram ▶ https://www.instagram.com/ShawnJohnson Follow My Tik Tok ▶ https://www.tiktok.com/@shawnjohnson Shop My LTK Page ▶ https://www.shopltk.com/explore/shawnjohnson Like the Facebook page! ▶ https://www.facebook.com/ShawnJohnson Follow Andrew’s Instagram ▶ https://www.instagram.com/AndrewDEast Andrew’s Tik Tok ▶ https://www.tiktok.com/@andrewdeast?lang=en
(00:00) comment of the week
(00:56) life updates & morning workouts
(04:07) rolling into the assumptions
(05:16) we have a wonderful community
(06:17) we go through each other’s phones
(08:28) we have help with our kids
(09:43) shawn wants to go back to school
(10:36) our kids are flexible and adapt easily
(12:30) marriage counseling changed us
(16:42) shawn can bench press andrew
(17:25) our videos are never planned
(18:35) we always seem happy… no no no
(20:10) we never sleep
(21:08) we like to keep the kids engaged
(22:18) we schedule sex
(23:00) we may have a fourth baby
(23:56) we don’t have time to be dialed in politically
(25:13) we don’t let our kids have fast food, nope
(26:26) we have never cleaned our toilet
(27:12) our kids never have tantrums
(28:54) andrew is laid-back and shawn is on top of it all
(31:07) we spend a lot of money and invest a lot
(31:45) our life is crazy but it’s the happiest we’ve ever been
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Today we sat down with two incredible resources and human beings, beloved counselors and best-selling authors, Sissy Goff and David Thomas from Daystar Counseling. We have learned SO much from them over the years. With decades of combined experience walking alongside children and families, Sissy and David bring wisdom, warmth, and practical tools to the table as they share insights from their highly anticipated book series for kids called “The Daystar Dog Series.” We dive into topics like childhood anxiety, emotional resilience, the importance of connection, and what parents can be doing to check in with their child’s emotions. Whether you're a parent, caregiver, teacher, or someone who simply loves the next generation, we hope conversation leaves you encouraged and equipped.
Love you guys!
Shawn and Andrew
Pre-order The Daystar Dog Series ▶ https://www.raisingboysandgirls.com/day-star-dogs
Beam Kids is now available online at https://www.shopbeam.com/COUPLETHINGS Take advantage of our exclusive discount of up to 40% off using code COUPLETHINGS
Subscribe to our newsletter ▶ https://www.familymade.com/newsletter
Follow our podcast Instagram ▶ https://www.instagram.com/shawnandandrewpods/
Follow My Instagram ▶ https://www.instagram.com/ShawnJohnson
Follow My Tik Tok ▶ https://www.tiktok.com/@shawnjohnson
Shop My LTK Page ▶ https://www.shopltk.com/explore/shawnjohnson
Like the Facebook page! ▶ https://www.facebook.com/ShawnJohnson
Follow Andrew’s Instagram ▶ https://www.instagram.com/AndrewDEast
Andrew’s Tik Tok ▶ https://www.tiktok.com/@andrewdeast?lang=en
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Check out our Youtube channel to watch vlogs from these trips! ▶ https://www.youtube.com/ @ShawnandAndrew
Shop Pioneer ▶ https://pioneerpastures.com/products/a2-chocolate-milk?srsltid=AfmBOoo0X22fff5w369E59BDllVfbFlHdgr8yCP54d_tOQzZVRqz_pE
Subscribe to our newsletter ▶ https://www.familymade.com/newsletter
Follow our podcast Instagram ▶ https://www.instagram.com/shawnandandrewpods/
Follow My Instagram ▶ https://www.instagram.com/ShawnJohnson
Follow My Tik Tok ▶ https://www.tiktok.com/@shawnjohnson
Shop My LTK Page ▶ https://www.shopltk.com/explore/shawnjohnson
Like the Facebook page! ▶ https://www.facebook.com/ShawnJohnson
Follow Andrew’s Instagram ▶ https://www.instagram.com/AndrewDEast
Andrew’s Tik Tok ▶ https://www.tiktok.com/@andrewdeast?lang=en
(00:00) circling the globe with three little ones
(04:50) debunking “vacation is relaxing”
(07:22) travel logistics
(11:32) landing in tokyo, ramen, and the bullet train
(13:20) our time in osaka
(16:06) how we became our own travel agents
(21:20) timezone change parties :)
(22:11) story time: stressors 1 and 2
(29:00) stressors 3, 4, 5, 6...
(31:18) i thought i was prepared
(31:50) japan was amazing
(35:04) drew lost her first tooth
(35:27) more japan fun
(37:50) off to singapore
(44:00) time for dubai
(44:20) pause... hospital visit story first
(46:50) meeting our remote team member
(47:13) back to dubai
(50:28) dubai made up for every stressor
(54:30) back home we go
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In today’s episode we dove into all of your questions about the Olympics! We know this isn’t an olympic year but we get so many questions from you guys asking about the ins and outs of how the olympics work we wanted to answer them! From the food in the Olympic village and how kid-friendly of an environment it is to translators, tie breakers, coaches and more! We felt so grateful to attend the 2024 Olympic Games as a family and truly made memories we’ll never forget. Hope you learn something in this episode! Love you guys, Shawn and Andrew Beam Kids is now available online at https://www.shopbeam.com/COUPLETHINGS Take advantage of our exclusive discount of up to 40% off using code COUPLETHINGS Follow our podcast Instagram ▶ https://www.instagram.com/shawnandandrewpods/ Subscribe to our newsletter ▶ https://www.familymade.com/newsletter Follow My Instagram ▶ https://www.instagram.com/ShawnJohnson Follow My Tik Tok ▶ https://www.tiktok.com/@shawnjohnson Shop My LTK Page ▶ https://www.shopltk.com/explore/shawnjohnson Like the Facebook page! ▶ https://www.facebook.com/ShawnJohnson Follow Andrew’s Instagram ▶ https://www.instagram.com/AndrewDEast Andrew’s Tik Tok ▶ https://www.tiktok.com/@andrewdeast?lang=enng=en
(00:00) why are we talking about the olympics?
(02:14) how kid-friendly is the olympics?
(04:24) what are the languages like?
(06:49) how do they design the usa uniforms?
(10:50) do family members get in for free?
(14:46) food and drinks at the olympics
(16:00) how do you get tickets?
(17:48) staying for the paralympics and olympics
(18:33) if you could add another sport to the olympics...
(19:26) being a former olympian and my view of the games
(22:01) has the food at the olympics improved over the years?
(22:56) do the athletes actually eat in the village or prep their own food?
(25:22) how do the coaches work in gymnastics?
(28:24) my favorite event to watch at the olympics
(28:43) does being shorter help in gymnastics?
(30:13) when do olympians usually get their olympic ring tattoos?
(30:25) are there “bad seats” at the olympics?
(30:45) why aren’t all medal ceremonies broadcast?
(31:25) are there tie-breakers?
(32:00) when you’re done competing, do you have to move out right away?
(32:24) do alternates get medals?
(34:28) does anyone get paid to go to the olympics?
(37:00) snoop dogg at the olympics
(37:17) do you feel safe at the olympics?
(38:09) what’s in the medal box?
(39:10) will you be going to the la olympics?
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Today we had the privilege of sitting down with Dr. Emily Heisey (Doctor of Physical Therapy) and Dr. Matt Otteman (Doctor of Chiropractic), Co-Owners of KinActive Kids and Pediatric Development Experts! As a parent it can feel overwhelming and often intimidating to focus on each milestone your child is supposed to hit at each age group, but Dr. Emily and Dr. Matt take the stress away by showing parents easy (and super fun) ways to play with your kids while also encouraging their brain development! They offered some amazing insights into what we all can be doing to stop comparing the progress of each of our kids and start honing in on each child’s unique way of learning. Such a cool conversation- we learned so much! Love you guys! Shawn and Andrew Learn more about KinActive ▶ https://kinactivekids.com/about/ Follow KinActive on Instagram for more fun ideas! ▶ https://www.instagram.com/kinactive_kids/?hl=en Are you a clinician? Join their KinActive University! ▶ https://www.kinactiveuniversity.com/ Follow our podcast Instagram ▶ https://www.instagram.com/shawnandandrewpods/ Subscribe to our newsletter ▶ https://www.familymade.com/newsletter Follow My Instagram ▶ https://www.instagram.com/ShawnJohnson Follow My Tik Tok ▶ https://www.tiktok.com/@shawnjohnson Shop My LTK Page ▶ https://www.shopltk.com/explore/shawnjohnson Like the Facebook page! ▶ https://www.facebook.com/ShawnJohnson Follow Andrew’s Instagram ▶ https://www.instagram.com/AndrewDEast Andrew’s Tik Tok ▶ https://www.tiktok.com/@andrewdeast?lang=en
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
It’s here! Part THREE of our series “Dear S&A”, where you send in your hot takes, questions and stories and we try our very best to give our input :) These episodes are really fun for us but dang some of these questions were tough to answer this round!! Send us a submission for next time through the link below! Love you guys! Shawn and Andrew Send in a submission on this page ▶ https://www.familymade.com/podcasts/couple-things Watch Dear Shawn and Andrew Part 1 ▶ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=guqIwLdtGDo Watch Dear Shawn and Andrew Part 2 ▶ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A7BD-ubPu8I Beam Kids is now available online at https://www.shopbeam.com/COUPLETHINGS Take advantage of our exclusive discount of up to 40% off using code COUPLETHINGS Shop the cutest Swimwear and use code MEETMINNOW15 for 15% off your order! ▶ https://shopminnow.com Follow our podcast Instagram ▶ https://www.instagram.com/shawnandandrewpods/ Subscribe to our newsletter ▶ https://www.familymade.com/newsletter Follow My Instagram ▶ https://www.instagram.com/ShawnJohnson Follow My Tik Tok ▶ https://www.tiktok.com/@shawnjohnson Shop My LTK Page ▶ https://www.shopltk.com/explore/shawnjohnson Like the Facebook page! ▶ https://www.facebook.com/ShawnJohnson Follow Andrew’s Instagram ▶ https://www.instagram.com/AndrewDEast Andrew’s Tik Tok ▶ https://www.tiktok.com/@andrewdeast?lang=en #DearS&A #Advice #Relationships #FamilyLife #HotTakes
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Not sure how to even sum up this episode but let’s just say we covered A LOT of different relationship topics from the current “dating recession” and dating headlines to the draw of being a DINK (Dual Income With No Kids). This was an interesting one where Andrew and I got to give our takes on each of these topics and it was fun to hear each other’s perspectives! What do you think about these topics? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below! Love you guys! Shawn and Andrew Get 15% off Branch Basics with the code EASTFAM at https://branchbasics.com/EASTFAM #branchbasicspod #ad Want the best pillow ever? Go to https://LagoonSleep.com/EASTFAM and take their awesome 2 minute sleep quiz to find your match. Use code EASTFAM for 15% off first purchase Beam Kids is now available online at https://www.shopbeam.com/COUPLETHINGS Take advantage of our exclusive discount of up to 40% off using code COUPLETHINGS Follow our podcast Instagram ▶ https://www.instagram.com/shawnandandrewpods/ Subscribe to our newsletter ▶ https://www.familymade.com/newsletter Follow My Instagram ▶ https://www.instagram.com/ShawnJohnson Follow My Tik Tok ▶ https://www.tiktok.com/@shawnjohnson Shop My LTK Page ▶ https://www.shopltk.com/explore/shawnjohnson Like the Facebook page! ▶ https://www.facebook.com/ShawnJohnson Follow Andrew’s Instagram ▶ https://www.instagram.com/AndrewDEast Andrew’s Tik Tok ▶ https://www.tiktok.com/@andrewdeast?lang=en
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Our TOPPODCAST Picks 
