Chiming In

In this episode, there is lots of laughter as David shares a realization about himself—that he doesn’t always fully listen. Not out of a lack of care, but because focus can slip and attention can wander. Elyse and David talk about how noticing a struggle is the first step toward changing it, while at the same time—working on it doesn’t mean it was broken—just that you’re paying attention. A conver...

If our job isn’t who we are, then who are we? In this episode, we talk about identity and how deeply it’s tied to careers, productivity, and what we “do” in the world. We question the idea that not working outside the home means we’re failing, and we explore whether reinvention is possible after raising a family or stepping away from paid work. We also talk about passions, interests, and the thing...

There’s so much heaviness out there right now — wars, crises, politics, social tension — and it can easily pull us out of the present and into overwhelm. In this episode, we talk about how we’re trying to stay sane and bring our best selves without getting completely swallowed by the news cycle and stress of the world. It’s an honest conversation about how we are dealing with the news around the w...

What if getting older isn’t the problem — but how we think about aging is? 🧠✨ In today’s episode, we talk about why mindset matters more than the number of candles on the cake… and yes, we also tell the story of the moment someone mistook David for Elyse’s father😅 (Enter: Papa Dave.) A conversation about aging, perspective, and staying curious, alive, and connected — no matter the number. E-mai...

New Year’s resolutions can feel motivating — or they can quietly suggest that something about us needs fixing. In this episode, we talk about the tension between growth and self-acceptance. David shares why traditional resolutions can feel like a necessary reset, while Elyse offers a different perspective — one rooted in positive affirmations and honoring who we already are. We explore how intenti...

Why is it so hard to let our inner truth match how we show up in the world? In this episode, we talk about what it means to give ourselves permission to be who we truly are — and why we often stay stuck repeating the same patterns. This conversation is about identity, expectation, and the easier-said-than-done work of aligning our inner soul with our outward personality. Please follow, share, and...

Pilates is often thought of as “new form exercise,” but it was designed many decades ago to condition the mind as much as the body 🧠✨ In this episode, we talk about the truth behind mind-body conditioning — why Pilates works, how Joseph Pilates developed the method and it was originally called CONTROLOGY—as well as what makes it so powerful for all kinds of bodies, athletes and injured- it helps...

After sharing a raw, unfiltered moment of overwhelm in our last episode, we wanted to talk about what came next — what actually helped 🤍 In this conversation, Elyse reflects on learning how to be intentional instead of reactive 🧠✨ when everything feels like too much, and how she prepared herself to tell the story of “the moment everything changed” 🎤 in front of nearly 200 people. We talk about...

This episode wasn’t planned. And honestly, we weren’t sure we should air it. What you’ll hear is a completely unfiltered moment: Elyse in the middle of a real-time overwhelm spiral — breathless, anxious, fidgeting, and trying to hold it together -while everything in her mind seemed to collide at once. David gently suggested turning on the mic, not for content, but because maybe someone out there h...

Why do we take things so personally — especially with the people closest to us? In this episode of Chiming In, we explore rejection sensitivity, the stories we tell ourselves, and why small moments can trigger big feelings. We talk about the childhood patterns we carry into adulthood, the fear underneath rejection, and what actually helps when you feel dismissed, misunderstood, or overly sensitive...

Ghosting hurts — whether it comes from a friend, a date, or someone you thought would be in your life forever. 💔 In this episode, we begin to unpack why it feels so personal, the emotional ripple it creates, and how to make sense of that silence without blaming yourself. 🫠 If you’ve ever been left wondering what happened… you’re not alone. Along the way, we lighten things up with a few of our ow...

Please don't forget to follow, subscribe, like, review and share! The Thanksgiving week felt long, beautiful, hilarious, sweet, and completely exhausting in all the familiar ways — and today we’re debriefing it all. From all four kids under one roof 🏠❤️, to the Imposter game 🎲, unexpected meltdowns 😅, cheeseboards 🧀, and the moments that made us laugh, we’re talking about what really happe...

Ever been trapped in a car/plane/Airbnb with your whole family and thought, “This was supposed to be FUN…”? 😅 In this week’s episode of Chiming In, we’re talking all things family travel + holiday break reality: 🧳 Nostalgic road trip games Squiggle game, license plate game, and the low-tech stuff that actually gets everyone off their phones and laughing again. 🎲 Our current favorite games A few...

In this episode, we dive into Wicked (one of us may have Obsessive Wicked Disorder), talk about seeing the brand-new Wicked movie in theaters, and share the family memories this musical has woven into our lives. From Flora’s emotional Wicked moment in New York to Bella belting the “Defying Gravity” finale from the top of our staircase, Wicked has been part of our family story for years. Then we dr...

This week, we’re talking about the moments that stretch us — the ones we resist, fear, avoid… and then end up changing us in the best possible ways. Elyse makes a confession about something she never thought she’d do (and how saying “yes” surprised everyone, including herself). We talk about the tiny acts of bravery that expand us, the takeout-dinner debate that was supposed to be deleted, and one...

Feeling seen and feeling heard are two of the deepest human needs — but also the two we misunderstand the most. In this episode, we talk about the difference between listening and really hearing, why validation matters more than “fixing,” and how tiny shifts in communication can completely change the tone of a relationship. We share the moments where we got it wrong, the moments we got it right, a...

We’re kicking off our very first episode with the story people always ask us to tell: how we met…again. It includes elementary school, a phone call that changed everything, and the moment Elyse recognized David’s voice almost before she even knew who was speaking. (Yes, really.) We also talk about our favorite Thanksgiving memories, the family gatherings, and the little things that still make us s...