Aimee And John Fairbanks
It's Possible Podcast
Life is a circus. Join Aimee and John as they navigate family, business, and everything in between and how we are making it all possible. What are we learning? What do we think? What you see/hear is what you get...This podcast is for us and you are along for the ride. Enjoy!
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Aimee And John Fairbanks
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Nov 30, 2024
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Episodes
Ep. 79- Standardization Kills Innovation 24.03.2022 2:19:04
In a world where we have adopted universal standards for everything, we have deterred any opportunity for us to develop a sense of individual creativity. When it comes to education for our kids, we seem to be stomping out imagination and creativity earlier and earlier in hopes that kids conform to "good behaviors" and protocols in a school setting. In this episode, we delve into the id...
Ep. 78- Regenerative Agriculture and Finding Simplicity in How We Live 15.02.2022 2:01:21
In this episode, we review the book by Joel Salatin and Dr. Sina McCullough entitled Beyond Labels . We discuss how learning to live with nature allows us to create and enjoy the beauty and simplicity in our lives rather than fight against it. Subscribe to the podcast and catch all of our episodes where John and Aimee share their thoughts, musings, tips, and principles on a variety of...
Ep. 77- 2021 Year in Review 25.01.2022 2:06:37
Usually around our anniversary on New Year's Eve, when nothing else is going on, we like to take some time to really think about all that happened that year. And every time we do that, we realize something consistent: A Year is a LONG.DAMN.TIME. Especially the last 2 years with COVID and restrictions, it seems like decades pass from January through December. The same rang true f...
Ep. 76- The Three Whys 15.01.2022 1:24:14
The start of every year usually brings new resolutions or the desire to set goals. In this episode, we discuss what we call "The Three Whys", and how to establish goals that are focused on PURPOSE and true INTENT. Subscribe to the podcast and catch all of our episodes where John and Aimee share their thoughts, musings, tips, and principles on a variety of topics relating to raising kids, ru...
Ep. 75- The Importance of Journaling 12.01.2022 1:57:37
In this episode, we discuss the importance of journaling, and how writing about our lives and telling our stories has changed over the years as technology has continued to evolve. Subscribe to the podcast and catch all of our episodes where John and Aimee share their thoughts, musings, tips, and principles on a variety of topics relating to raising kids, running a virtual administrative busi...
Ep. 74-Being Superman and Not Just Clark Kent 10.01.2022 2:05:42
In this episode we discuss "Dude Culture", and how the "woke" people of today equate anything related to masculinity as somehow being toxic. We discuss the importance of just being unapologetically who you are as opposed to having to put on a costume to subdue yourself to fit into modern society. Subscribe to the podcast and catch all of our episodes where John and Aimee share their thoughts...
Ep. 73-History and Cats 29.12.2021 46:50
In this short episode, we talk about cats and our history with cats. And for some reason, that lead us to also take a deep dive in John's family's history in the Mormon Church. So there you go: history and cats. You're welcome. Subscribe to the podcast and catch all of our episodes where John and Aimee share their thoughts, musings, tips, and principles on a variety of topics relating...
Ep. 72-We're Talking About Mental Health 23.12.2021 2:29:11
In this episode we talk about mental health.....for a long time! We talk about Aimee's struggles with anxiety and depression, we talk about victimhood, and we talk about how we feel about it. Enjoy! Subscribe to the podcast and catch all of our episodes where John and Aimee share their thoughts, musings, tips, and principles on a variety of topics relating to raising kids, running a virtual...
Ep. 71- Philosophizing and Thinking Outside the Box 16.12.2021 2:07:50
2021 was arguably harder than 2020......because people's bullshit meter has been tried and tested many times this year. With our move up Maslow's hierarchy of needs, with more and more engaging in higher level education, and with COVID throwing some serious curve balls, people's ability to think outside the box has grown exponentially. In this episode, we discuss how that ability may n...
Ep. 70-Be The Wind in Someone's Sails 14.12.2021 2:02:42
Too many people focus solely on the destination or sit on the sidelines just waiting for someone to fail. In this episode, we discuss the importance of being the wind in someone else's sails to allow them to get that burst of energy to go after their dreams. And to celebrate the steps along the way, even if those steps evolve and adapt from the original goal. Subscribe to the podcast a...
Ep. 69-Let Your Freak Flag Fly 11.12.2021 1:35:18
Let Your Freak Flag Fly. You do you, Boo. In this episode, we discuss the importance of being able to find what makes you uniquely you and doubling down on that weirdness. Rather than pursuing the financial rewards, we are finding that articulating and pursuing what you are really passionate about is what makes life awesome. Subscribe to the podcast and catch all of our episodes where John a...
Ep. 68-Having a Moving Mindset 20.11.2021 1:20:11
Have you ever had to move and once you actually had to load up all your stuff, you had the thought "How did I acquire so much crap?". In this episode, we discuss the idea of having a moving mindset in terms of simplifying and de-cluttering your life in multiple fronts. Less mess equals simpler life, which equals more clarity on what's important. Subscribe to the podcast and catch all o...
Ep. 67- Just a Couple of Fat Kids 05.11.2021 1:21:30
In this episode, we reminisce about being "pleasantly plumped" as youth and about how it affected our overall childhood experience. We also delve into Aimee's frustration with a lack of homemade things these days, and how we need to exercise our sense of creativity before we lose that ability altogether. Subscribe to the podcast and catch all of our episodes where John and Aimee share...
Ep. 66-Breaking Up Social Contracts 22.10.2021 1:50:32
In today's episode, we discuss generational gaps in thinking and those times in our lives when our social contracts become "null and void". Subscribe to the podcast and catch all of our episodes where John and Aimee share their thoughts, musings, tips, and principles on a variety of topics relating to raising kids, running a virtual administrative business, and the circus that is their life...
Ep. 65 - Hey, Moms - stop being such @$%h*!es 18.10.2021 50:49
In today's episode, we lament about trying not to always be raging assholes to our kids because they make us want to throat-punch them 24 hours per day, the importance of holding kids accountable, and our really strong opinions about the fact that we (parents, moms, dads, etc.) need to stop being so c*#!y to each other and be there for one another. #PopTheTittyOutTheMouth Subscribe to the p...
Ep. 64 - You have your goals! Now what? 15.10.2021 1:42:13
We've had a week and a half....seriously. Kids are hitting the 2-month mark of being back in school and you know what that means!? Everyone is getting sick, which is nowadays so not OK . We talk "Mom-Planning" getting stretched to its limits in this new day and age, building your goals, trusting the plan you've built, and not getting caught up looking at "where" everyone else is at compared to "wh...
Ep. 63 - Getting Probed, Orofacials, and Ball Burnishers 11.10.2021 1:08:56
In honor of Halloween coming up, Aimee drops mad knowledge and facts when it comes to teeth, gums, and the horrible things she has seen while working as a Registered Dental Hygienist. Subscribe to the podcast and catch all of our episodes where John and Aimee share their thoughts, musings, tips, and principles on a variety of topics relating to raising kids, running a virtual administrative busine...
Ep. 62 - The Caves & Chains Holding You Back 17.09.2021 2:02:05
In today's episode, Aimee breaks down the horror of bathrooms with 4 boys in the house, the thing we never knew we loved about cats, raising our backyard chickens, and the "caves" and "chains" that we fear and hold us back in life - keeping us from achieving our goals. Subscribe to the podcast and catch all of our episodes where John and Aimee share their thoughts, musings, tips, and principles on...
Ep. 61 - EVERYTHING IS TOO DAMN EXPENSIVE, YOU GUYS! 13.09.2021 1:26:20
In today's episode, we give you a glimpse into a common conversation in our house around over population, the price of food, starving to death because the GrubHub driver doesn't show up, how local communities are being divided more and more lately, and some topical political chit chat [which we don't dive into all that often...so don't get use to it ;-)] Subscribe to the podcast and catch all of o...
Ep. 60 - We Love Canning with Our Balls Out And We Don't Care Who Knows It 27.08.2021 1:48:33
In today's episode, we talk about how we ended up coming back to Virginia from Florida and the hurricane that nearly wiped our house off the earth, strangers that wander into our house requiring potential armed violence, and all the awesome stuff we have grown in our garden with it now being the start of 'the harvest' season and our efforts in canning and preparing for the Fall and Winter. Subscri...
Ep. 59 - I'm A Mom and I've Lost My Identity 19.08.2021 49:53
In today's episode, we talk about Aimee's interest in the healthcare profession, focusing more on self-care as a Mom with the kids starting school, and the struggles of being a Mom and sacrificing your whole identity to your family and your kids. Watch this full episode and subscribe to our YouTube Channel, here: https://youtu.be/OY5uuo_Cwf8 Subscribe to the podcast and catch all of our episodes w...
Ep. 58 - Remembering The America That Never Was 14.08.2021 1:56:47
In today's episode, we dive wayy down memory lane for late 80's and 90's kids, we talk about the good 'ol days that probably never were, and wax poetic about what the future might hold for the next generation of bastards. Subscribe to the podcast and catch all of our episodes where John and Aimee share their thoughts, musings, tips, and principles on a variety of topics relating to raising kids, r...
Ep. 57 - Our Goals Are Bigger Than Your Goals 10.08.2021 1:25:12
In today's episode, we talk waffles (like high-class non-wafflehouse waffles), our favorite style of coffee, and some of our favorite ways of setting goals (personally and business) to help us not only crush it for our customers and clients, but also for the family, as well. Our 2 favorites: THE DAILY 5 (<-- Watch, learn, and implement) with Lauren Golden, founder of the Free Mama Movemen...
Ep. 56 - If your friends suck, so will you #FACTS 30.07.2021 1:28:35
Today's episode we revisit an idea that we've talked about before - from Jim Rohn, "You're The Average Of The Five People You Spend The Most Time With". More importantly, how this has evolved since people have STOPPED interacting with other human beings over the last 18 months. If you aren't spending time with "people" - then how is your average getting created, now? Subscribe to the podcast and c...
Ep. 55 - Sweat Equity 26.07.2021 45:59
Today's episode we share about our latest trip up to Connecticut to surprise one of our clients, the latest happenings we have in our world of youth sports, and our thoughts about the fact that if you want to make a difference in your community - there is no substitute for good old fashioned hard work. Watch this week's episode on YouTube, here: https://youtu.be/7J9T78bO0Nc. Subscribe to the podca...
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