The Giellas

The Good Life with the Giellas

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We’re in the thick of it—two kids under three, owning two businesses, and barely enough sleep to function—and we’re asking ourselves: What does the good life actually look like? This space is our weekly attempt to figure that out together. Drawing from philosophy, theology, therapy, and the chaos of early parenthood, we’re exploring how to live well when life feels hard, how to be present instead of hurried, and why we’re the poorest and happiest we’ve ever been. Each episode, we teach each other something new and reflect on what we’re learning about the good life. We’re not experts—we’re just...

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Knowledge and attachment 01.12.2025 57:23

Brandon explores why some things can't be taught—they have to be lived. Christine breaks down attachment theory and how our childhood shapes the way we connect with others. Plus: toddler nightmares, a stress rash mystery, and Christmas decorating with a two-year-old. Brandon on Knowledge: Not everything we know can be written down. Some knowledge lives in our bodies, our communities, and our prese...

What do you do for a living? 24.11.2025 42:55

In this second episode of The Good Life with the Giellas, Brandon and Christine dive into their weekly rhythm of sharing "metal parenting" moments, teaching each other about their professional worlds, and reflecting on what made life good that week. Christine recounts the harsh reality of parenting payback after a night out (still recovering from a Ben Rector concert), while Brandon admits to bein...

Why the good life? 17.11.2025 28:11

In our first episode, we introduce the podcast and share why we're documenting this journey. After two kids in two and a half years, starting a business, and buying a house, we've been forced to ask: What does the good life actually look like? We're discovering it's not about money or possessions—we're the poorest and happiest we've ever been. Drawing from philosophy and theology and our own messy...