This week’s episode is a full table: Krista and Sam are joined by Dave and Brandon (aka The Husbands) for a raw, reflective, and often hilarious look at what it really means to raise kids while trying to stay married, sane, and maybe even caught up on laundry.
Together, they explore the emotional highs and lows of modern parenthood, the invisible weight of household responsibilities, and the beautiful (and sometimes frustrating) lessons that come with the long game of parenting. There’s talk of AI, miscarriage, relationship friction, and the moments that crack you open—in good ways and hard ones. It’s candid, chaotic, and deeply human.
If you’ve ever whispered “It’s just a season” while stepping over a pile of unfolded laundry—this episode will hit home.
Takeaways & Merit Badges Earned:
😂 Humour helps—especially when nothing else does.
🌀 Parenthood is an emotional rollercoaster. Buckle up.
🏃♀️ Work-family balance is a dance we’re all still learning.
🧘 Patience isn’t something you start with—it’s something parenting teaches you.
🤖 AI might just have a role to play in the parenting toolkit.
🧹 Household dynamics may still reflect deep-rooted gender norms.
💬 Communication isn’t optional—it’s survival.
💔 Miscarriage affects both partners, even if it looks different.
🎢 Parenting surprises you in both beautiful and brutal ways.
👯♂️ Support systems matter. Build them. Lean on them.
Trying to hold it all together with equal parts snacks and sarcasm? You’re in the right place.
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