Stephen & Abigail
Reality Check: Love, Life & Little Ones
Welcome to the "Reality Check", where we dive into the joys and challenges of married life with a candid look at love, life, and parenting two young boys. Join us as we navigate the ups, downs, and unexpected turns of building a family together plus more! Follow us on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/realitycheckthepod/
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Stephen & Abigail
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Mar 26, 2026
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Episodes
Episode 34: FOMO 05.03.2025 37:24
From social events to life milestones, FOMO hits differently as parents. In this episode, we talk about the struggles of feeling like you're missing out, how to deal with it, and finding contentment right where you are. We'd love to hear any comments or feedback!
Episode 33: Marriage Myths: Busted!! 26.02.2025 22:25
Think marriage is all sunshine and rainbows, never going to bed angry, or that having kids will improve your relationship? Think again! In this episode, we're busting some of the biggest marriage myths and getting real about what actually makes a relationship work (from our experience)! We'd love to hear any comments or feedback!
S2 Episode 32: Growing up 90s Pinoy 🇵🇭 19.02.2025 48:57
Take a trip down memory lane as we relive the 90s Pinoy experience! From rocking baggy jeans and gelled-up hair to shooting hoops in barefoot, squeezing into jeepneys, and chasing the Taho vendor every morning—this episode is all about the sights, sounds, and vibes of growing up in the Philippines in the 90s. Get ready for a nostalgia overload! We'd love to hear any comments or feedback!
S2 Episode 31: A Valentine's Day Special🌹 13.02.2025 19:17
Love is in the air… or is it? This Valentine’s Day, we’re talking all things love - grand gestures, awkward moments, and the reality of romance after kids. Whether you’re a hopeless romantic or think it’s just another Hallmark holiday, this episode is for you! We'd love to hear any comments or feedback!
S2 Episode 30: Back to the 90s 12.02.2025 48:39
Step into a time when neon colors, boy bands, and Tamagotchis ruled the world. Join us as we take a deep dive into the most iconic decade — the 1990s! From the music that shaped our youth to the unforgettable fashion trends and pop culture moments that still influence us today, we’ll relive the magic of the '90s. Whether you were a grunge lover, a hip-hop head, or an animated series aficionad...
S2 Episode 29: Manifestation & Mindset 05.02.2025 35:54
Can you really think your way to a better life? In this episode, we dive into manifestation, mindset shifts, and what it means to be a super attractor. From vision boards to real action, let’s talk about turning dreams into reality—no fluff, just real talk! Don't forget to give us a 5 Star Rating!!! We'd love to hear any comments or feedback!
S2 Episode 28: Mom Guilt vs Dad Guilt 29.01.2025 35:23
Parenting is tough, and the weight of guilt can often feel even heavier. This week we discuss the pressure of modern parenting without letting guilt take the wheel. From balancing work and family, the difference between 'mom guilt' and 'dad guilt', we share and offer insight with our experience on how we manage 'parent guilt' and offer practical advise for releasing t...
S2 Episode 27: Scroll Back: Unpacking Social Media Memories 22.01.2025 44:22
This week we've been looking at Facebook memories and reflecting on previous events (cringy clubbing photos), milestones, challenges, and how it's shaped us today. Through personal stories, candid conversations, and reflections, we explore how the experiences of our younger selves continue to influence our present and future. Don't forget to give us a 5 star rating!!! We'd lov...
S2 Episode 26: Navigating Loss Together in Marriage 15.01.2025 38:59
Grief can be an overwhelming and isolating experience, but when it strikes a marriage, it can feel even more challenging. In this episode, we discuss how losing a loved one has impacted our marriage - for better and for worse while supporting one another. We'd love to hear any comments or feedback!
S2 Episode 25: Parenting During School Holidays 08.01.2025 28:53
Whether you're juggling work, home life, or simply trying to keep the kids entertained, we discuss the challenges and reality of how we've been managing this. Tune in for some laughs and all the real talk in this weeks episode! We'd love to hear any comments or feedback!
S2 Episode 24: Unwrapping 2024 01.01.2025 41:11
Welcome to Episode 1 of Season 2! After some time off, we reflect on the importance of taking time off from recording episodes and the impact that life’s unexpected events can have on both personal growth and creative endeavors. Whether it's a break for mental health, family, or simply recharging, we’ll explore how these pauses allow for deeper reflection, greater clarity, and ultimately, a m...
Episode 23: Family Trip - Live from Japan- Part 2 🗾🈁🍡 01.11.2024 33:59
Join us this week as we near the end of our Trip to Japan. In this episode we look back at all the challenges we've faced with travelling with two young kids, highlights and low lights. We'd love to hear any comments or feedback!
Episode 22: Family Trip - Live from Japan 🗾🈁🍡 27.09.2024 21:03
We are currently travelling around Japan as a family and live from Tokyo. Here's a recap of how it's going, mainly the challenges we've faced so far - from plane rides, tantrums and how we've coped. We'd love to hear any comments or feedback!
Episode 21: The "Room Mate" Phase 18.09.2024 33:35
Have you ever been in a "room mate" phase with your partner? This is where you begin to cohabit in a platonic manner with your partner - without any physical or emotional attachment. You may have gotten comfortable with your partner or perhaps had an argument and left unresolved which led to this. We dive into our own experiences and how we've gotten out of it. **DISCLAIMER** - We...
Episode 20: Questions to Ask Before Goodbye 28.08.2024 41:20
In this episode, we delve into the delicate, yet crucial topic of preparing for the inevitable. Whether facing illness or simply planning ahead, discussing end-of-life questions with your partner can be daunting yet profoundly meaningful. Join us as we explore the essential questions to ask, from legacy wishes to practical arrangements, helping you navigate this sensitive conversation with love, c...
Episode 19: The Magic of Disney 21.08.2024 35:20
Join us this week as we are joined by a special guest as we journey through the world of Disney. We unravel the love of Disney, favorite movies, magical moments, rides, and celebrate the nostalgia and wonder that keep us all coming back for more. We'd love to hear any comments or feedback!
Episode 18: Boomer VS Millennial Parenting 14.08.2024 32:22
This week we sit with a very special guest to discuss the contrast between the Boomer VS Millennial age, such as - dating, migrating to Australia and the cultural difference, raising kids then VS now and how technology has shaped today's world. This conversation offers insightful reflection on how our parents raised us and how we raise our children. We'd love to hear any comments or feedb...
Episode 17: Parenting in the Digital Age 🖥️📱 07.08.2024 28:07
As technology has become a integral part of this day and age, we discuss the impact of digital devices on our children and how it can be both rewarding and challenging. We share our experiences and how it's shaping our children's lives; from managing their screentime to how it's shaping their development. We'd love to hear any comments or feedback!
Episode 16: What are parents for? 👨🏻👩🏻👦🏻👦🏻 31.07.2024 26:55
We take a look at the essential and evolving role as a parent. From the role your parents took when you were a kid and how that changes or might change to when your an adult, and the role of being grandparents. We'd love to hear any comments or feedback!
Episode 15: Get Shrimped 🍤 24.07.2024 38:34
Have you tired our food from 'Get Shrimped'? We reminisce about the Hawaiian flavors, stories, and events that made 'Get Shrimped' - our first baby! We brough the spirit of Aloha to Sydney were we were fortunate enough to share the magic of Hawaiian food down under. We'd love to hear any comments or feedback!
Episode 14: 7 Years of Marriage ❤️ 17.07.2024 37:52
Having just celebrated our 7th year wedding anniversary, we take a walk down memory lane in this heartfelt episode and look back on the last 7 years that we've been married. From the early days of romance and "honeymoon" phase to the challenges we faced, we look back at the highs and lows that have shaped our marriage and building a life together 💕👰♀️🤵♂️👨🏻👩🏻👦🏻👦🏻 We&#...
Episode 13: Adulting Awkwardly: Making Friends After 30 10.07.2024 34:23
We discuss the complexities of maintaining and making new friendships in adulthood. Whether you're juggling family time, work, and the fact other people are also living a busy life, we explore your own experiences on nurturing and maintaining our inner circle of friends. We'd love to hear any comments or feedback!
Episode 12: "Labour of Laughs: Our Birth Story" 26.06.2024 39:23
In this weeks episode we share our journey of bringing new life into the world. We share the anticipation of pregnancy, the challenges, and personal stories leading into the unforgettable moments of the birth of our two boys. We'd love to hear any comments or feedback!
Episode 11: Parenting Challenges 19.06.2024 33:40
We discuss the dynamics of parenting when children display contrasting behaviors with one parents versus both parents while offering insight into our personal challenges/experiences and navigating these differences. We share some of our strategics on how we handle these situations to create a harmonious environment. We'd love to hear any comments or feedback!
Episode 10: Shaped by Filipino Culture 12.06.2024 33:31
This week we dive deeper into Filipino culture and how it has shaped our identity. From the stereotypical pinoy/pinay, our traditions, influences, beliefs and values, we provide first hand experience and insight into our lives and give our take of how Filipino culture shaped us. We'd love to hear any comments or feedback!
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