Balanced and Better

What if 10 minutes of silence could bring you closer than years of talking ever did? In this episode of Balanced and Better, we dive into our personal experience with meditating as a couple—how it’s deepened our connection, softened our communication, and completely shifted how we handle stress together. Whether you're new to meditation or looking to reconnect with your partner in a more meaningfu...

Welcome back to another episode of the Balanced and Better Podcast with your hosts, Chad and Taylor Cox. This week, we are talking about how labels are harming your relationship. We dive into love languages, enneagram, introvert/extrovert, Myers-Briggs, and Attachment Styles to discuss how these labels might actually be doing more harm than good in your relationship.  In this episode you will lear...

Welcome to our first episode of TRAVEL DIARIES with Chad and Taylor! This week, we are talking about our visit to Greenville, South Carolina and share a pretty hilarious adventure involving pickleball. We hope you find a laugh and entertainment out of this funny marriage story.

Life can be stressful—jobs, kids, finances, and unexpected challenges can take a toll on even the strongest relationships. But what if laughter and fun were the glue that held you together during the hardest moments? In this episode of Balanced and Better, we dive into practical ways to keep joy alive in your relationship, even when life feels overwhelming. Join us as we share personal stories, si...

In this episode of Balanced and Better, we dive into unlearning in your marriage. Taylor and Chad talk candidly about what they have had to unlearn in their own marriage to build a stronger future together. They give you questions to consider on your own and with your partner to help you unlearn old patterns and create new ones. Join us as we unpack what it means to unlearn in your marriage! 

In this episode of Balanced and Better, we dive into a powerful question: Are you truly setting healthy boundaries, or are you unknowingly building walls that keep love, growth, and connection out? Boundaries are essential for self-respect and well-being, but when do they cross the line into emotional barriers that isolate us? Join us as we unpack the difference between boundaries and walls, explo...

In this heartfelt episode, hosts Taylor and Chad Cox dive into the secrets of keeping love strong and passion alive, even after years of marriage. From everyday romance to navigating challenges, they share personal stories, practical tips, and the little things that make a big difference in their relationship. Whether you're newly married or decades in, this conversation will inspire you to keep t...

This week is all about KINDNESS. We talk about how to be kind to people it is hard to be kind to, how to model kindness to your students, how to create a positive classroom culture, and how to be kind at home after a long, hard day at school! You won't want to miss this one! Connect with us! Instagram: @wecoacheducators Facebook: @wecoacheducators Twitter: @chadmcox75 Website: www.teachleadcoach.c...

Hello and welcome back to The Teach Lead Coach Podcast! We are so happy you are joining us again! In this episode we share our secrets to healthy, happy eating! We don't like to say "dieting" because we don't believe in that! But, we have several secrets that we use on a daily basis that keep our bodies looking healthy and feeling amazing! Our bodies are meant to work FOR us, not against us! These...

Welcome to the Teach Lead Coach Podcast! The world of education is feeling pretty dark lately. There are so many conflicting perspectives and opinions on self-care. Does it really help? Is it all just toxic positivity? How does a bubble bath solve the world's problems? I barely have time to shower, let alone indulge in fancy self-care practices! We hear you, and we get it. In this episode, we dive...

Morning routines are a tool that nearly all successful people use! It took us a long time to decide to actually use them, but after 5 years of them, we have reaped all kinds of benefits! Morning routines should be custom to you and your lifestyle. They should be working for you, not against you. In this episode we will talk about: - Why you need a morning routine. - How to get up earlier. - How to...

This episode continues our series designed for teachers, principals, and support staff called The Balanced Educator! This series is designed for anyone in the field of education (or even outside of education)! We will be exploring the connections between body, mind, relationships, nature, mindset, and more. You deserve to live a happy, healthy, fulfilled life as a teacher, principal, paraprofessio...

This episode begins a new series called The Balanced Educator! This series is designed for anyone in the field of education (or even outside of education)! We will be exploring the connections between body, mind, relationships, nature, mindset, and more. You deserve to live a happy, healthy, fulfilled life, even as a teacher, principal, paraprofessional, or school secretary! This episode kicks off...