Hot Marriage. Cool Parents.

Doug and Jamie (Mostly Jamie ) are now 27 Weeks Pregnant!! They have some exciting updates on their nursery renovation, and next steps needed before bringing their twins into the world. Later in the episode, Doug interviews Brandon and Whitney Cawood; parents turned documentary filmmakers, to talk about their documentary coming out, “To Dye For.” They discuss their years long journey after finding...

For the first time on Hot Marriage Cool Parents Doug has both his sister Lyndsay and brother Matt. The 3 of them give you a glimpse of what a Hehner family dinner is like. Later in the episode, Doug brings up his addiction and impact it had on his family. His brother Matt shares the feelings he’s been holding onto for the longest time. This was a much needed conversation to help heal and move forw...

Some exciting updates regarding the nursery renovation for their twins, and the anticipation for their arrival around October. Hear all about whether the nursery will be done in time, and what other renovation plans they have up their sleeves. Plus, a very special guest joins the podcast this week….Doug’s sister Lyndsay. Hear all about her initial thoughts when Doug told her he was marrying a stra...

Jamie and Doug discuss the fallout from setting personal boundaries around the ones you love. Hear why Jamie chose to share her very vulnerable moment, and how she found her calling of service for others and to God. They discuss how some of the most hurtful moments in your life can help shine a light on where your energy is best placed, and how easy it is to get caught up in negativity. Jamie prov...

Jamie and Doug go over their Mother's Day celebration, and how special it was to be with each other.  The following day was their son Hendrix’s 4th bday, which sparked some discussion about family and boundaries.  A very real and vulnerable discussion came up, on how much it hurts when people you love don’t show up, or remember your kids birthday.  They reflect on their move to Florida, and what J...

DESCRIPTION: Jamie and Doug discuss the big news from the last 2 weeks, which is finding out that the twins are IDENTICAL boys!! They share their feelings about hearing that news, and how faith put them in the position they are in now. Jamie recounts her childhood relationship with the church, and how her faith has changed her life and circumstance. This ias an inspirational story you do not want...

Jamie and Doug recap the events of their first gender reveal, which came back as a boy. Twin no.2 was still unknown, since the early gender test can only pick up male or female, not both. Here all about the intimate party they had, the reaction from the kids, and the exciting news of finding out whether they are identical or fraternal. Later in the episode, Jamie dives deep into her past, and talk...

Twins Update....Jamie had her blood tested at the OBGYN, and got a full update on the twins health. They also have in their possession an envelope containing the gender of both babies, and whether they are fraternal or identical. So far they confirmed that 1 is a boy, based on their early detection test from SneekPeek, which was also confirmed by their OBGYN at the 12 week appointment. Hear all ab...

Jamie and Doug discuss their surprising Gender Reveal party and results.  Hear all about the party, what it meant to have some amazing friends celebrate with them, and the surprising twist that will most certainly lead to another gender reveal surprise.  Later in the episode Doug has a heart to heart chat with their former assistant/honorary family member Diana’s husband Seth.  Seth and Doug discu...

Jamie is back for this exciting episode, discussing the past 11 weeks of pregnancy with twins. Jamie and Doug share their Gender Reveal Party plans, and what it’s like not having family around to be there. Later in the episode, Jamie and Doug break down the Decision Day for Married at First Sight, and what they feel is missing from these past few seasons. Hear their honest and raw feelings towards...

A very special guest joins HMCP LIVE!  Doug’s mom Bonnie co hosts this episode and reveals some very interesting thoughts on Doug as a kid, what it was like finding out that Jamie and Doug were pregnant, and her reaction when she found out it is TWINS!  Doug and his mom go through everything from bed wetting, her thoughts on Married at First Sight, her feelings when she found out Doug was going on...

Doug and Jamie bring you into the ultrasound room that revealed they are having twins. Here about what their initial reactions were, and how they feel about the idea of having 4 kids. Doug and Jamie discuss what they learned about how twins are made, what happens in the womb, and the difference between fraternal and identical. Later in the episode, they recap the latest episodes of Married at Firs...

Jamie and Doug celebrate their recent pregnancy announcement, and share how moved they are with the responses that continue to pour in. They bring you behind the scenes from the moment Jamie found out the test said pregnant, to the excitement in announcing it to the world. After more than 30,000 replies and messages, Jamie answers the most common questions that came in, and even hints at another B...

Doug and Jamie finally share the news they have been waiting for….they are expecting!  Hear all about the journey, the support they had throughout the years, and their thoughts on what the future holds.  Jamie also reveals how a neighbor came over with a message that she needed to tell the both of them.  Hear all about the spiritual message, which the neighbor described as God speaking to her.  Th...

Doug was faced with a man having a heart attack for the 2nd time a few days ago. Hear him retell the entire story, how he used a defibrillator to bring the man back to life, and the touching message the gentleman and his wife sent through email. Doug can’t help but think there is a higher power at play, and how his life has changed since inviting church and prayer into his life (thanks to his wife...

Doug and Jamie discuss their 10 year anniversary plans, and some ideas that came up.  They talk about the possibility of having the 10 Year Vow Renewal open to fans that may want to come celebrate, or possibly doing a live stream.  This is a very big deal for those that have followed Jamie and Doug’s journey from Day 1.  Doug reflects on the fact that fans of the show have been able to watch them...

Jamie revisits her Bachelor days, and answers fans questions about what the “Behind the Scenes” was like. Plus she chats with a surprise guest Courtney Robertson, who was the winner of that same season. Hear some never before shared details about what Bachelor life was like when the cameras were off, who they were friends with, and some shocking new details about conversations with their seasons B...

Jamie has some exciting news to share about what she’s been up to so far this year. Jamie and Doug discuss their fertility journey thus far, and Jamie discusses her goals for the new year. Later in the episode, Doug and Jamie break down the current Married At First Sight couples, who they believe has a chance, and how these past few seasons compare to their Season (S1) nearly 10 years ago! Learn m...

Jamie and Doug have been married for nearly 10 years, and this was the first holiday and New Years not being around family.  Doug shares what it was like not having to go anywhere, how they prepared their kids with the fact that they will not be with their grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins during Xmas, as well as their new favorite way to ring in the New Year as a family.  After reading a 5...

The first podcast of 2024 starts with Doug having a conversation with a very special guest! This little guest gives her expert feedback on Christmas this past year, and what her 2024 goals are. Later in the episode we hear from Joey Odom, who is on a mission to help families become more intentional, present, and not miss out on priceless family moments. Technology is here to stay, and smartphones...

Jamie and Doug share an update on what Fertility Tips they have completed, with the latest being Acupuncture! Hear all about Jamie’s experience, and what the road ahead would look like continuing that treatment. Plus, the most requested topic for HMCP is giving a Married at First Sight review of the current Season 17. Jamie and Doug share their thoughts and predictions thus far, and Doug vents abo...

Doug and Jamie share the news that the fertility products they mentioned in the previous episode have been delivered. Hear which products they have, and which products they are looking forward to trying. Plus, friend of the show Rachel Cruze returns with an amazing children’s book,“I’m Glad for what I Have.”  Hear about the inspiration behind the book, and the underlying message.  Plus Rachel educ...

Doug and Jamie start the show with a first time guest…their 6yr old daughter Henley.  Henley sat down to answer some questions, and reflecting on Thanksgiving, what she is thankful for.  Doug then tells her that Santa is listening to the podcast, and what message she has for Santa this year.  Hendrix then crashes the show after his nap, and has some VERY interesting requests for Santa this year.  ...

Jamie and Doug detail their previous months effort in trying to conceive.  Jamie recently took a pregnancy test, and go over the results.  Trying to conceive is more than a journey, it is an emotional roller coaster.  For many couples, there are far more negative results and losses than there are positive results in getting pregnant.  Jamie shared much of her fertility journey through her social m...

Jamie and Doug take a deeper dive into the live-speaking event that they were a part of through Family Made. Hear their Q&A session during the live event, which is a Hot Marriage Cool Parents EXCLUSIVE! This was the first time Doug shared about his past struggles with addiction in front of people, and they discussed the impact that it had on both of them. Plus, later in the episode, Doug fills us...