Ellie + Jared

Ellie and Jared tackle the most common myths and misconceptions about marriage with humor and honesty. From challenging the notion that couples must do everything together, to discussing the impacts of having children on a relationship, and the hard work required to sustain a happy marriage, they share personal insights and stories from their 14-year journey together. Whether you're deeply entwine...

On their anniversary, Ellie and Jared sit down and reminesce about the last 14 years of their marriage. The good times, the difficult times, the advice they've recieved, and things they're working on in their relationship. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Today we sit down (virtually) with Allie and Tylan Glines. They run a very successful make up YouTube channel and have recently launched make up bags! We talk about their long history of entrepreneurship, YouTube, singing, and a secret that Tylan has been keeping from us. Check out Allie and Tylan on their YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/user/TheAllieGardiner Thanks to our sponsors:...

In a new segment, we're taking the episodes a little shorter, with more information! Let's ask some fun questions. Who would you like to hear from next? Check out the Dashleys! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeiQRY58COgIpcXTVhMEklg https://www.facebook.com/thedashleysvlog/ https://anchor.fm/biglittlelife/episodes/Ellie-and-Jared-YouTube-Life-and-Relationships-ed1qbg/a-a202gi4?fbclid=IwAR3Fe6yzd9...

Today we sit down with Andrew and Shawn Johnson East. You might know them as the internet's favorite couple. Whether they're long snapping footballs, or flipping on the floor in the olympics, they seem to be charging through life no matter what is thrown at them. We discuss their incredible "how they met" story, courtship, miscarriage, baby, dog, bags, candy, and more! Sit back, relax, laugh, be i...

We bring the vacation to YOU! Well, not really. We're not on vacation, but this is what it felt like almost every evening when we were all on vacation together! Come join us as we talk about binging shows like Tiger King, COVID-19, conspiracy theories, and more! Check out Bryan and Missy - http://youtube.com/dailybumps Check out Cullen and Katie - http://youtube.com/cullenandkatie Thanks to our sp...

Things have escalated quickly with COVID-19 (coronavirus) and we wanted to give you a little insight into the timeline we've had from first knowing of the virus to where we are now. We want to talk about our food storage and how we've built it to where it is now and give you some advice on how to start building yours right now. Get the Griffiths Cookbook Digitally - http://griffithscookbook.com Ch...

Let's get our minds off of the Coronavirus (Covid-19) for a little while and laugh for a minute. Today, we research what our kid's zodiac signs are, what the associated personalities, likes, and dislikes are, and then compare them to our kids. Are the spot on? Are they way off? Let's find out! Bonus round, Ellie and I compare ourselves to our zodiac signs too! Sit back, relax, enjoy an hour of str...

Thinking you aren't going to make it through the night is a very scary thing, but it happens. Today, we invite a special guest to talk about our experiences thinking that we might not make it to the next morning and the issues that our hearts are having. In addition, our special guest (Craig Mecham, my Dad) talks about his work in Utah and what he enjoys doing now that they have moved!  http://tru...

Today we discuss our goals and where we are currently standing with them. We provide some insight on what makes a good goal and why that can be different for some people. Ellie decides to do something that will change our family dynamic and that I did NOT see coming. Big surprise for us. Thanks for listening,  Ellie and Jared  http://twitter.com/jaredmecham  http://twitter.com/elliemecham  http://...

Today we continue to talk about sexual safety with kids and specifically about a conversation that Jackson had with Ellie. We feel like this intense conversation could not have happened unless we did the things which we talked about in Part 1.  We know that each parenting style and kid is different so these ideas may not apply in every situation. We encourage you to do what you feel is best for yo...

Today we talk about sexual safety with kids and what we're doing to help prepare them for issues that they may run into. We discuss this based on past experiences we've had and based on the social media lifestyle we live. We know that each parenting style and kid is different so these ideas may not apply in every situation. That being said, we feel like it's something we need to do. We know our ki...

We all have a few little things in our lives that drive us absolutely crazy!! Ellie and I discuss what pet peeves we have and even more specifically, what pet peeves about each other bother us! I'll bet you never knew this about me! Did you know Ellie did this ALL THE TIME? What are your pet peeves? We'd love to know! http://trustandwill.com/ellieandjared for 10% off your purchase! Thanks for list...

Today we want to discuss our flashback that we included in our video of us announcing we are leaving YouTube after 7 years.  We want to talk about some regrets we experienced, things that you didn't see in the vlogs, and even the TEA. Get your cups ready because because this is a long one! Follow along the video as we discuss it in the podcast! Link below! If you haven't already seen the announcem...

Ellie and Jared Say Goodbye ... Or do they?  Today we want to discuss with you our thoughts and emotions behind this big decision of leaving YouTube after 7 years.  We want to talk about the different emotions that we experienced, and why they were indeed different reactions. If you haven't already seen the announcement video and flashback, you can see it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Me21...

Today we ask the question "Is going from 1 kid to 2 kids harder than going from 2 kids to 3 kids?" We explore the difficulty of our kids and why our answer might be different than you would expect! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do you ever have the same dream over and over again? Why does that happen? Today, Ellie and I talk about the recurring dreams we have and we look up some of the meanings behind them.  What dreams do you have? Send us a voice memo on Anchor! Tell us your dreams and pet peeves! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Learn more about your a...

December 9th is a big day for YouTube, Creators, the FTC, and COPPA. We sit down with Jeremy of J-house vlogs who gives us a run down on what is happening to YouTube and family friendly creators. Please listen to the entire episode as we answer a lot of questions that creators have been asking. Big thanks to Jeremy, check him out here - https://www.youtube.com/user/jhousevlogs https://www.youtube....

Today we get to sit down with the incredible creator Sara Dietschy! We discuss some of the big life changes she's made and how that has put her in a position to be living where she wants doing exactly what she wants. Life doesn't always go exactly how we see as we grow up and that's okay. Sara explains that opportunities can happen and it can turn out better than we expect. Check out Sara here! ht...

In Today's Podcast, Ellie and Jared discuss some of the many changes that are coming to YouTube within the next couple of months. They dive into how it may impact their YouTube channel and other family channels. These changes could impact a huge industry and a lot of changes will come as a result. You may see people essentially "lose their job" and production companies close.  We give our thoughts...

Today we have on our special guests, Dallan and Ashley from The Dashley's! Today, we talk about how the four of us met and how Dallan and Ashley met and fell in love! Also, we talk about dating troubles... From there, we talk about kids. How many is too many? Do more kids equal more problems? What about the effects pregnancy has on women and their bodies? Their mental health too? All of this and m...

In today's episode, we discuss things that we've bought that has had a positive impact on our lives. Jared and Ellie each have something that has dramatically improved their lives and we want to know what yours is! It could be something as simple as socks, or something as extravagant as IVF. We also discuss the future of the podcast and what we have planned! Stay tuned and be sure to give a good r...

Today we sit down with Bryan and Missy of Daily bumps and Carl and Jinger of... well, Carl and Jinger! 😂 We talk about the various aspects of living our life on YouTube, the changes that we've each made, the content that we make, and more.  Then we dive deep into our past about how we might have found a path on social media and how it affects our life.  We talk with Bryan about his past life and...

Today we are joined by the incredible Mindy McKnight of CuteGirlsHairstyles! As of just recording this podcast, they have celebrated 10 years on YouTube and the #1 hairstyling channel on YouTube (certainly least in our hearts!) Today, we talk about the journey of starting their YouTube channel, expanding to multiple channels with their family, creating new products, and Mindy's new book - Viral Pa...