322 | Failing Fantastically: The Skill Nobody Teaches You

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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

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

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

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

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

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

This episode we talked about one of the most important life skills that nobody really teaches us: how to fail well. We shared why failure isn't something to fear, but something to embrace, and how our biggest setbacks often become the moments that shape us the most. However... one show DOES teach us this and that's Gabbys Dollhouse! During a segment of this episode we had the pleasure of sitting down with the star of Gabbys Dollhouse, Laila Lockhart Kraner, to talk about a puppy-riffic addition coming to the Dollhouse. Watch Gabby and her little sister Doozie, played by Celestina Harris, in their first adventure together in an all-new season of #GabbysDollhouse, debuting September 14 only on Netflix! Love you guys! Shawn & Andrew Ka'Chava → Take your daily ritual with you. Get 15% off your first order with code EASTFAM at https://www.kachava.com Lola Blankets → For a limited time, get 40% off select products with code EASTFAM at https://www.lolablankets.com Minno → If you want something your kids will love and you'll feel good about, start your free 7-day trial at https://www.gominno.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A birthday letter to my son, Jett, on his fifth birthday. We've been reflecting on a year full of milestones- motorcycle rides, first football games, funny one-liners, and sweet moments of growing curiosity and faith. Then, stick around for the cutest birthday interview, where Jett answers questions about his favorite things, our family, and all his big dreams for the future. Love, Dad book ▶ https://thecouragetocommit.com/ newsletter ▶ https://www.familymade.com/newsletter podcast instagram ▶ https://www.instagram.com/shawnandandrewpods/ shawn's instagram ▶ https://www.instagram.com/ShawnJohnson shawn's tik tok ▶ https://www.tiktok.com/@shawnjohnson facebook page! ▶ https://www.facebook.com/ShawnJohnson andrew’s Instagram ▶ https://www.instagram.com/AndrewDEast andrew’s tik tok ▶ https://www.tiktok.com/@andrewdeast?lang=en (00:00) a letter to jett (12:30) an interview with jett (13:00) what it feels like to be five (14:00) why do we have birthday parties? (14:30) all about jett james east (16:50) jett's favorite things (18:50) what we're most excited about at five (20:44) wishing big adventures for jett Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What's up, everybody! Welcome back to Couple Things with Shawn and Andrew! This episode is extra special — we're sharing our live conversation from the book tour with Jimmy Soni the incredible ghostwriter and third author behind our new book on commitment. Jimmy has spent 15 years writing biographies and bestsellers — from Cato the Younger, to "The Founders" (the origin story of PayPal), to his upcoming book on Kobe Bryant. We talk about how our three very different writing styles collided (and somehow worked), the hardest parts of spending three years turning our lives into a book, and the surprising story behind our chapter on love. We also open it up to a live Q&A covering: Raising kids in youth sports without burning them out What sports really teach you about life and teamwork Advice for newlyweds and long-distance relationships Navigating modern dating outside the apps How parenting has changed (and challenged) who we are Prioritizing marriage, family values, and friendship Grab our book and follow along as we open up more than ever about commitment, marriage, parenting, and everything in between! - https://amzn.to/4vWeLWy ◼️ Right now, listeners can get up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at square.com/go/EASTFAM. 🧳 Head to NOBLTravel.com for up to 46% off your entire order. 👚 Shop Everyday Cotton, and all of Shawn's favorite bras and underwear, at SKIMS.com. 🔔 Subscribe for new episodes every week! (00:00) revealing who we really are (01:40) jimmy's background and his "why" (06:00) how the book idea led us to jimmy (10:00) emotions vs. data (12:11) the hardest part of working with us (15:30) writing a love letter to ourselves (20:00) the different voices in the book (21:40) how kobe bryant and galileo shaped jimmy's journey (27:47) how to "produce success" (31:30) the paradoxes of commitment (32:50) productive struggle vs. harmful commitment (36:12) lessons from sports that apply to everyday life (41:25) advice for newlyweds (44:10) product testing our relationship advice (46:52) dating advice (49:05) softening as parents and navigating our different intensities (55:45) best friend or rival? (57:08) what we learned while writing the book (59:44) finding balance in friendships and relationships #CoupleThings #ShawnJohnson #AndrewEast #BookTour #Commitment Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices