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JESSE PALMER : SCHOOL’S OUT FOR PARENTS–How Jesse Palmer Has Prepped For Fatherhood Jul 23, 2024

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John has been a Jesse Palmer fan for a long time and can testify to what a great human being he is. I worked with Jesse during one of his many TV stints (he worked at Good Morning America while I was there), and he’s genuinely one of a kind…he’s also a new dad. We’re bringing you our favorite part of this Season One episode, where Jesse talks about those first-time dad jitters, plus how he’s become one of the most versatile hosts on TV.

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JAMES CLEAR : SCHOOL’S OUT FOR PARENTS–James Clear’s Top Habit For Raising Kids Jul 16, 2024

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One of John’s all-time favorite books is Atomic Habits, by James Clear. And, he says it wasn’t until my conversation with James from Season Two that he realized how those principles translate to parenting. Want your kids to be on fewer screens this summer? We’re bringing you our favorite parts of that episode and how you can build strong habits (and mindsets) in your kids this summer.

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WHOOPI GOLDBERG : SCHOOL’S OUT FOR PARENTS–How Whoopi Got Her Nickname! Jul 09, 2024

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John can testify firsthand how far Whoopi Goldberg and I have come in our friendship. Rocky, at first, we were dear friends despite our many differences. But our most memorable part of this conversation with Whoopi is when she talks about the many odd jobs she worked to get her break in acting, her journey as a single mom, and how she got the nickname “Whoopi.”

E2 Apple Podcasts URL (link to original episode): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/whoopi-goldberg-on-why-we-got-along-and-how-we-worked/id1707980698?i=1000631579316

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ROB THOMAS : SCHOOL’S OUT FOR PARENTS–MatchBox 20’s Rob Thomas Gives His Best Life Advice, But Worst Parenting Advance Jul 02, 2024

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John and I are recapping the very first episode of this podcast, with MatchBox 20’s Rob Thomas, where he talks about his son (yes, he has a kid!), how they came up with the name MatchBox 20 and according to him, his “best life advice, but worst parenting advice.”

Episode1 Apple Podcasts URL (link to original episode): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rob-thomas-on-matchbox-20-parenthood-and-new-music/id1707980698?i=1000630013177

Episode 1 YouTube URL (link to original episode): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p9srkftyT5U

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Paula and John ASK US ANYTHING Part 2 - Moving to a Small Town and How We Get Through Tough Times Jun 25, 2024

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John and I are back to answer your questions, which ranged from how we got through our tough times to why we moved from NYC to small-town South Carolina and how we disagree in a healthy way.

As always, we’re talking about the things YOU want to talk about.

Listen in to learn more:

(00:00) Navigating Family Disagreements and Life Transitions

(11:05) Handling Marriage Challenges and Building Unity

(19:37) Our Love Story

SUMMARY:

In this episode, we are digging into how we made the move from NYC to South Carolina, how we have gotten through the tough times in our marriage, what to do when you disagree with your partner about how to run your family, and some fun things like dream vacations and favorite date nights.

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Paula and John ASK US ANYTHING Part 1 : Toxic work, saving our summer and advice for our kids Jun 18, 2024

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John is always surprised by how many questions we get when we do these ask us anything episodes. And not just that, they’re almost always our most popular episodes! So much so, that we are doing a two-parter!

Today, we’re answering your questions about toxic work environments, whether we’re done having kids, our best life advice for our kids and what is SAVING US THIS SUMMER as our children are out of school and we’re working from home.

As always, we’re talking about the things YOU want to talk about.

Life Happens, friends! Let’s Talk About It!

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(00:00) Summer Survival Guide for Parents

(11:17) Navigating Relationships and Parenting Advice

(18:59) Toxic Work Environments and Family Judgement

(26:43) Navigating Family Relationships

In this episode, we are diving into a resource that is saving our summer as work from home parents (it’s free and can save yours, too!), what we want to tell our kids as they leave the nest in just a few short years, when to leave a toxic work environment, what to do when you disagree with family about how you’re raising your kids, and how we really feel about NYC.

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Shawn Johnson and Andrew East: The Olympics, Life with Littles and Youth Sports Jun 11, 2024

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This was such a fun conversation catching up with Olympic Gymnast Shawn Johnson and her husband, Andrew East, as we talked about The Olympics, life with littles, and youth sports.

Because the Olympics start NEXT MONTH, we had to park there for a bit and Shawn shared something about the Olympics and the athletes that truly shocked not just me, but Andrew, as well.

It’s so much fun for me to talk to parents with littles, and wow, are they in the thick of it, with THREE kids under the age of 4? I can’t wait for you to hear what’s saving them in this season, how they’re supporting Olympic athletes who are parents, and their really unique take on youth sports.

Life Happens. Let’s Talk About it!

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(00:00) - Life With Littles and Olympics

(13:19) - Parenting Perspectives on Gender Differences

(17:53) - Importance of Kids Sports Participation

(23:13) - Parenting, Youth Sports, and Relationship Dynamics

(37:12) - Challenges in Supporting Families

(42:45) - Olympics Excitement and Parenting Advice

SUMMARY

In this episode, we are digging into the ins and outs of parenting little kids of both genders, preventing burnout and encouraging our kids in sports, how proactive counseling has been beneficial as individuals and as a couple, and the heart behind Shawn and Andrew’s launch of the Moment Makers childcare initiative.

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Our Ongoing Journey to Being Equal Partners At Work and At Home Jun 04, 2024

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It’s the most vulnerable John and I have ever been about our 25+ year relationship, as we talk about the tensions we’ve navigated in our marriage and how we’ve fumbled our way to being equal partners, at home and at work.

The journey to true partnership hasn’t been easy and, at times, has been clumsier than clean.

In this conversation, you’ll hear about the scary and supportive decision John made for me early on and how we’ve figured out a way to share the load at home, which has been our BIGGEST source of tension. (That reminds me, who is cooking dinner tonight??)

If you didn’t love John already, you’re going to love hearing his heart and journey of how he’s been a true partner in every aspect.

Plus, we discuss some of those antiquated phrases like “stay at home” and “breadwinner”, that just need to go…

Life Happens. Let’s Talk About It!

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(00:00) Equal Partnership in Work and Life

(04:09) Gender Roles and Partner Support

(14:52) Navigating Career Changes and Sacrifices

(26:18) Household Partnership and Communication

(32:59) Living With Three Kids and Olympics

SUMMARY

In this episode, we are delving into the importance of having a partner who is your biggest cheerleader, the disservice we do to both men and women when we box each other into specific roles, why the 1950s dynamic many of us have romanticized may not be as ideal as we thought, and a method for sharing the tasks of the home that has been a lifesaver for John and I.

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