Couple Things with Shawn and Andrew

In today’s episode, we got to interview Katie and Ben Gonzales, better known as KBandBaby on YouTube, about how they overcame the odds as teen parents. Katie and Ben opened up about how they got pregnant at 19 and how they learned to prioritize their marriage in order to make it to where they are today. They now have a thriving marriage, three beautiful children and have built a social media follo...

Today we talked with Licensed Professional Counselor, Sissy Goff, who has been helping parents have impactful conversations with their children about the tragic school shooting at the Covenant School in Nashville, TN. Our hearts are absolutely broken that our community is going through something like this and we hope this interview is helpful in guiding you through these difficult but important co...

This week we had the privilege of interviewing The Bucket List Family! We talked about the joys of living an unconventional life, the hardships that come with traveling as a family of five, how they keep their relationship strong on the road and more! It was so much fun to interview them and we’ve loved following along with their travel adventures for years. After talking to them we now feel the u...

Today we interviewed Mallory Weggemann & Jay Snyder! Mallory and Jay have navigated their own IVF journey and have shared every step with the world as they believe vulnerability is what makes us most connectable. It is their hope that they have played a role in helping reduce the stigma around male infertility, raise more awareness of the conversation of infertility and parenthood as it relates to...

Today we interviewed Khadeen & Devale Ellis! We spoke about the importance of communicating what you need out of your partner in your relationship, maintaining a good family balance, and prioritizing marriage. We hope you enjoy this interview and let us know below if you have any tips for our community! Check out their current projects here including their book, tour, and podcast! ▶ https://linktr...

There’s no doubt your relationship changes once you have kids, but I think we may have underestimated how much it changes! Most of the change is for the better but there’s definitely a learning curve! Let us know how your relationship changed after kids in the comments below- we’d love to hear from you :) Love you guys! Shawn and Andrew This episode is sponsored by Apollo Neuro ▶ You can save up t...

Today we interviewed Heidi and Marc D'amelio! You've probably seen this family everywhere from their hit reality show, The D'Amelio Show, Dancing with the Stars, or on Tik Tok. Marc and Heidi are the parents of Charli and Dixie D'Amelio and have secured their spot as one of the internet's biggest families. Marc D'Amelio has also worked for a number of organizations within the apparel industry and...

Do you feel like you’ve been married to multiple people based on how much your spouse has changed over the years? We do too! And we loved talking about it in today’s episode. We love learning and growing together, but it’s crazy to look back on all the years we’ve known each other and see how much we’ve changed since the very beginning. Hope you enjoy it!! Love, Shawn and Andrew This episode is sp...

Today we interviewed the hilarious social media sensation Trey Kennedy and his wife, Katie! Trey has nearly 12.5 million followers who have been following his journey from the previous social media app Vine until now, where he’s gotten so popular he has his own comedy tour! We’re big fans of Trey’s videos and he’s always cracking us up on social media so we’ve been wanting to have him as a guest o...

In today’s episode, We have an awesome conversation with Jason Jaggard which we are so excited about. Jason Jaggard is an entrepreneur, producer, coach, and author whose work has been translated into over 50 languages and featured in Fast Company, Forbes, and Entrepreneur magazines. Jason is the founder of Novus Global, an executive coaching firm working with leaders of Fortune 100 companies, prof...

In this episode we talk about grief. Not just in our own personal experience recently but about grief in general in hoping that it will help one of you through your journey as well. We also wanted to thank each and every one of you who have reached out in condolences to Andrew’s dad, Guy, who recently passed away unexpectedly on December 27th, 2022. We hope you take something away from this episod...

For today's episode, we talk all about 2022. We go through our favorite episodes, the milestones we accomplished, everything we got to experience with you guys, and everything we have to look forward to. This was an amazing year and we appreciate you guys taking this journey with us. EXCITED ABOUT 2023! Today’s podcast sponsor is AG1 ▶ Athletic Greens Is going to give you a FREE 1-year supply of i...

For today's episode, we got to sit down with professional soccer player Walker Zimmerman and his hilariously funny wife Sally Zimmerman. We talked all about the World Cup, their relationship and nerve-wracking birth journey with their son Tucker and what it looks like to be a professional athlete while raising a family. It was an honor to be able to sit and have a conversation with them for an hou...

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Today’s interview is with Dr. Mona, a Board Certified General Pediatrician, parenting coach, and mother! We had the pleasure of interviewing Dr. Mona at this year’s “I Am Mom Summit” and we had so many additional questions for her we knew we had to have her on our show to continue the conversation. Dr. Mona is such a good resource and has a passion for sharing educational information on parents' m...

Happy Thanksgiving!! There is so much to be thankful for this year and to show how thankful we are for YOU, we wanted to do a giveaway! To enter for your chance to win, comment (either on YouTube or on Apple/Spotify) FIVE things you’re thankful for this year! Make sure you’re also following @FamilyMadeMedia, @ShawnJohnson and @AndrewEast on Instagram and that you’re subscribed to the FamilyMade Me...

In today’s episode, we got to interview Ben and Corley Spell, a couple who took a leap of faith in 2018 and started their own meat company called Good Ranchers! Their business focuses on ethical practices, transparency, and animal wellness, something they felt was lacking among other companies today. Not only are they paving the way for other meat companies in terms of product quality, but over th...

Today’s episode was so special because Andrew got to interview our all-time favorite guest, our sweet daughter Drew. I love watching their father-daughter relationship grow and we can’t believe she’s already three years old! Can’t wait to recreate this episode next year and see how much she’s grown. This episode made my mama heart so happy & I hope you love it too 🤍 Love, Shawn and Andrew This ep...

Today we got to interview Judah and Chelsea Smith- the lead pastors of “Churchome” - a church in Los Angeles, CA. Not only are they incredible people, but they have incredible insight on all things related to relationships and they’ve been married for nearly 23 years! You don’t want to miss this one! Love you guys! Shawn and Andrew This episode is sponsored by Levels ▶ If you want to better unders...

This episode touches on a topic we feel is very important - body image. After we had our daughter, Drew, we felt a sense of responsibility for the way we teach our kids about different aspects of life, and this was a big one! If you have children and aren’t sure how to start the conversation about body image or want to know when to start laying the foundation for body positivity- this one is for y...

Today we interviewed a highly successful potty training expert…yep, you heard that right!! Allison Jandu, known as The Potty Training Consultant, has helped over 4,500 families successfully potty train their children and has dedicated her life to helping other families learn the ins and outs of research-based potty training methods. As if that’s not cool enough, Allison has partnered with us over...

Today we interviewed Steven Curtis Chapman, The most awarded artist in the Christian music industry! He’s sold over 10 million albums, has won five Grammy awards & 59 Dove awards. In addition to all of his career success, Steven is an incredibly loyal husband and father and strives to always put his family first. We loved having Steven on the show to talk about his upcoming album, Still, which is...

For today’s episode, we got to interview Nick and Stefany Bare! Nick is an athlete, a father, and the founder+CEO of the highly successful performance supplement company Bare Performance Nutrition. Nick and his wife, Stefany, recently welcomed their first child into the world and we loved getting to chat with them about how that transition has been going, how they balance being entrepreneurs with...

In today’s episode, we were joined by the powerhouse couple the Dooleys! Jordan Lee Dooley is a national best-selling author of Embrace Your Almost and Own Your Everyday and the host of the top-rated podcast SHE. Her husband, Matt Dooley, is a former NFL long snapper turned realtor and entrepreneur. We talked about all things relationship, success, and burnout- and we think you’ll love it! This po...

Want to know what we argue most about? Well, we talk all about it in this episode! We also talk about the most common things couples argue about, how we go about resolving arguments, and more!  We hope you enjoy it! This episode is sponsored by Better Help! ▶ Our listeners get 10% off their first month at BetterHelp.com/EASTFAM. Take care of yourself :) Follow My Instagram ▶ http://www.instagram.c...