Awakening Together

Andy and Amanda discuss what it's like to be a step parent; the challenges, the positives, and a few thoughts to help it run as smooth as possible.

Andy and Amanda are back for this special Mother's Day episode about how certain days, especially holidays, can be difficult for those who have endured loss. Grief waves, as they are often called, can sometimes come out of nowhere. Andy and Amanda talk about what happens, how you can manage these difficult days, and how to ensure the special days can still be enjoyed.

Andy and Amanda look at why things happen and if there is a bigger purpose, plan or meaning to the things we experience in our lifetime. Put on your spiritual pants as they dive into some topics that some might find... "out there" or difficult to wrap their minds around.

Andy and Amanda look at the challenges and highlights that come with blending families in a second marriage. They talk about the difficulties of many extended families and also what their two unique circumstances of second marriages have been like- one a divorce, and one a loss of spouse.

The ways in which we try to foster growth in our children to become functioning and contributing humans who can embrace adversity and understand the realities of life.

After any big loss in your life, there is a journey to understanding what you went through and rebuilding your life. Here we dive into what those journies looked like for us and how we coped with our losses.

Focuses on communication and finding the right partner as keys for having a successful relationship. To be continued...