The Aro Podcast

I Wish My Husband Knew is back on The Aro Podcast with Aro Co-Founder Joey and Mistye Wilson, the wife of Aro Co-Founder Heath! This week, Mistye opens up about her struggle with identity, particularly as a stay-at-home mom with two kids about to head off to college. Mistye explains that identity struggles are an ongoing process that occur at every stage of a child's life—from elementary to h...

Aro Co-Founder Joey is joined by Brook and Elizabeth Mosser, leaders of Intentional and hosts of "The Intentional Parents Podcast" this week on The Aro Podcast. In this episode, Brook and Elizabeth share their personal story of their daughter being diagnosed with a severe form of epilepsy at just six months old, turning their lives upside down. They discuss what they learned about fear,...

This week on The Aro Podcast, Joey sits down with Erin Loechner, founder of the global tech-free movement The Opt-Out Family. Erin shares her personal journey from being a social media influencer to embracing a low-tech lifestyle, which inspired her new book, The Opt-Out Family. They discuss the Loechner family's motto, "be more engaging than the algorithm," and what it means to be...

This week on The Aro Podcast, Joey sits down with Jon Acuff, New York Times bestselling author of nine books, including his latest, All It Takes Is a Goal . Jon and Joey dive into Jon's journey of writing ten books and explore recurring themes across his work. They discuss concepts from Jon's book Soundtracks , which focuses on overthinking, and draw parallels between overthinking and di...

Welcome back to another episode of Voices of Aro! This month, Aro Co-Founder Joey sits down with Stephanie Blunt, a wife and mom of 4, originally from Canada, but now living in Florida with her family. In this episode, Stephanie shares a little bit about herself and her family, along with the moment she realized her phone was stealing her time and provide an escape from reality. Stephanie goes on...

We've got a little twist this week with our I Wish My Husband Knew series on The Aro Podcast! Aro Co-Founder Joey is taking the reins and letting the wives know what their husbands wish they knew. Joey is joined by Mistye Wilson, the wife of Aro Co-Founder Heath, to discuss how wives may not realize the weight their words carry for their husbands. They tackle everything from the five love lan...

This week on The Aro Podcast, Joey sits down with Mary Marantz, bestselling author of Dirt: Growing Strong Roots in What Makes the Broken Beautiful and host of The Mary Marantz Show. They dive into Mary's life story as portrayed in her book, sharing insights from her journey growing up in rural West Virginia to attending Yale Law School. Mary opens up about the process of writing her story, e...

This week on The Aro Podcast, Joey sits down with Liz Forkin Bohannon, the founder of Sseko Designs, a purpose-driven fashion brand creating employment opportunities for women globally. Liz shares the journey of how Sseko Designs emerged to address a significant problem, bringing positive impact to young women in Uganda. Transitioning from her entrepreneurial story, Liz and Joey dive into another...

Welcome back to another episode of Voices of Aro! This month, Aro Co-Founder Joey sits down with Stephanie Christensen, a wife and homeschooling stay-at-home mom of 4 living in Gadsden, Alabama. In this episode, Stephanie shares a little bit about herself and her family, along with the moment she realized that her phone was getting in the way of her relationships. Stephanie recounts the all-too-re...

I Wish My Husband Knew is back on The Aro Podcast with Aro Co-Founder Joey and Mistye Wilson, the wife of Aro Co-Founder Heath! This week, Mistye emphasizes the importance of partners working together as a team not only for the success of their marriage but also for their children. Mistye and Joey discuss how it's easy to fall into certain 'roles' within the family dynamic and offer...

This week on The Aro Podcast, Joey is joined by Alexa von Tobel, Founder and Managing Partner of Inspired Capital, and New York Times-Bestselling Author. Alexa shares her journey of building LearnVest, a groundbreaking financial planning company - from leaving Harvard Business School to the company's eventual acquisition. Joey and Alexa dive into the age-old question of whether money can buy...

This week on The Aro Podcast, we're doing something a little different by bringing you an episode from the I Needed That podcast, hosted by Chris Powell and Mathew Blades. In this special episode, you'll find Aro Co-Founder Joey in the interviewee's seat, where he dives into how our relationship with our phones directly influences our relationships with others. You'll learn abo...

This week on The Aro Podcast, Joey sits down with Dr. John Delony, a seasoned crisis responder, speaker, and host of The Dr. John Delony Show. John shares his unique journey from avoiding the internet to amassing over a million followers, to the challenges of seeking validation and the importance of valuing approval from close relationships rather than those online. Joey and John dive into the mos...

Welcome back to another episode of Voices of Aro! This month, Aro Co-Founder Joey sits down with Sam Hess, a husband and father of two living in Northern California. In this episode, Sam shares about how he was noticing his phone getting in the way of his relationships, mostly in what he called the "mini moments" of the day. He shares the importance of being present around your kids to t...

This week on The Aro Podcast, Aro Co-Founder Joey is joined by Darren Whitehead, the founder of Church of the City and author of The Digital Fast. Originally from Australia, Darren has spent over 25 years in the United States and brings a unique perspective to the impact of technology on our lives. In this episode, Darren and Joey explore the impact of smartphones on our lives, from the evolution...

'I Wish My Husband Knew' returns to The Aro Podcast with Aro Co-Founder Joey and Mistye Wilson, the wife of Aro Co-Founder Heath! This week, Mistye brings up a topic that both spouses can appreciate: the significance of family dinners. Mistye shares her perspective on how, as a mom, family dinner isn't always simple — it can take up a lot of time and is truly an act of love. She emp...

This week on The Aro Podcast, Joey is joined by Kyle Wester, a licensed professional counselor and Parenting Coach with over two decades of experience working with children. Kyle, along with his wife Sara, co-hosts the podcast "The Art of Raising Humans," where they share insights from their parenting journey. In this episode, Kyle gives us insights into how to gain confidence as a paren...

Welcome back to another episode of Voices of Aro! This month, Aro Co-Founder Joey is joined by Odette Cressler, a wife and mother of two living in San Diego, CA. In this episode, Odette shares her 'aha' moment when she realized her phone was getting in the way of the person she wanted to be. Odette goes on to express her realization about living in a world where we don't yet know th...

This week on The Aro Podcast, Joey is joined by award-winning science writer David Robson to unravel concepts from his book 'The Expectation Effect.' From the placebo effect vs. nocebo effect to the impact of catastrophizing thoughts and the setback effect, David provides insights into how our mindset shapes our lives. Joey draws parallels between 'The Expectation Effect' and t...

This week on The Aro Podcast, Joey sits down with personal finance expert Rachel Cruze to delve into the emotional landscape of money. Rachel emphasizes that at the core of understanding how we handle our finances is understanding ourselves, diving into how our upbringing and personality shape our financial behaviors. Joey and Rachel explore the emotional ties we have with money and discuss the sh...

Doug and Jamie Hehner, known for meeting and marrying as strangers on season 1 of Lifetime TV’s Married At First Sight, join Aro Co-Founder Joey this week on The Aro Podcast. They open up about overcoming personal obstacles before meeting, with Jamie taking custody of her sister and dealing with her mother's addiction, and Doug sharing his journey through addiction, including a near overdose....

This week on The Aro Podcast, Joey has an insightful conversation with Heather MacFadyen, the host of the widely popular Don't Mom Alone podcast, which has reached over 21 million downloads. Heather shares the story behind her podcast and opens up about her personal journey in motherhood, sharing how she struggled and isolated herself. Heather and Joey navigate the stages of childhood, discus...

Welcome back to another episode of Voices of Aro! This month, Aro Co-Founder Joey is joined by Mike Genovese, a husband of 11 years and father of two. In this episode, Mike shares the two stories he tells his friends when they come over and see his Aro box, both having 'aha' moments where he realized his phone was getting in the way of important things in his life. Mike even makes a stat...

This week on The Aro Podcast, Joey is joined by Erin Loechner, author of Chasing Slow and Founder of the Opt-Out Family movement. Erin, a former social media influencer with over a million followers, shares her journey in the early days of the influencer industry and explains why she decided to step back from the online world to embrace a slower, more intentional life for her family. Joey and Erin...

This week on The Aro Podcast, Joey is joined by Dr. Felicia Wu Song, a sociologist who studies the impact of technology on modern life. Felicia challenges the idea of what's "natural" about technology, sparking a conversation with Joey about whether resisting technological changes is worth it. They dive into the generational differences in today's world and the necessity of emp...