Today we recorded this episode from our car before a date night because our life is constant motion.  I (Doug) absolutely loved this episode because there was such a unique component to being out in a busier public area and recording our podcast.  It was just new and fresh.  We did more of an interview style conversation today and it flowed.  We dig into some really fascinating topics with regards to athletics and coaching  and the way they open us up and reveal so much of our emotional strongholds and in some cases our shame.  We also unknowingly brushed up against the Olympics and the emotional toll of being an athlete before we had found out about Simone Biles withdrawal from the gymnastics competition.  We also reveal our big Olympic moments as kids that defined our viewing experiences and athletic pursuits growing up! Thank you as always for Opening Up with us. 

We opened season 5 with a bang and a big talk on burnout.  This week we examine what it looks like to rebound from burnout and how we build back and build better.  The goal as always is to move forward and advance our message, our cause, our company, our family, our relationships, etc.  How do we do that?  What skills can we implement to find a happier and healthier approach to achieving our goals?  What does it all look like starting at a micro level?  We dive into this and SO MUCH more this week.  Enjoy that first few minutes...Christine sets the hook! 

After 3 months on hiatus and ALL the life we are finally back to recording and carrying the BOU message to everyone.  Marriage, loss, emotional upheaval, buying/selling a home, you name it we've done it the last few months and we both burned out a bit. Especially Doug.  Now we are in position to begin creating and producing again with the help of our newest team member!  To all of you that follow us, listen, and open up with us, THANK YOU!  We are grateful for the support and the continued opportunities to grow together.  Here's to the future. 

In this episode we dive directly into some topics that are typically kept in the shadows for men in our culture/society.  We dive into Doug's recent experience with a hip hop dance lesson and a pedicure for his birthday.  Then we go even further down the rabbit hole and discuss his feelings and curiosity regarding botox.  More and more we just keep discovering that talking about what goes on in our minds is the path to truly sorting through it.  Don't miss out on the laughs and the lessons in this episode.  And find out what Christine has really been interested in diving into... 

In this episode we dive into what has been going on the past month and speaking to the silence you've all seen on this podcast.  With so much swirling in our lives and most of it truly incredible I have felt a sense of needing to pull back and take care of me more and more.  I found that was the right call.  The real difference is we've made specific changes to our lives to better accommodate all that we have in action each day and ASKED for help in the process.  I'm still in process and still learning.  I appreciate all of the support and encouragement from the BOU family!  (I = Doug) Because I am a mess still at times and I don't have it all together. 

In this exclusive interview we talk to an instagram influencer AKA @that_sassy_mama about her experience with alcohol abuse, rape, recovery, affairs, relapse, pregnancy, parenting, recovery again, and more.  This sweeping interview really does cover it all and we are so grateful to have the opportunity to be part of this conversation.  Whoever you are, wherever you're at in life we can relate to these feelings and this transparency.  Thank you all for Opening Up with us! 

We travel back to one of our first episodes on this podcast and reflect on a personal journey of growth and understanding.  This is a REALLY COOL episode for us and poignant reminder that it's important to stop, look back, and reflect on where we were vs where we are.  Life has a funny way of bringing up old lessons with a new look and we uncover it today.  We hope you enjoy this episode as much as we do! Thank you for Opening Up with us!

In this episode we open up procrastination and what it really boils down to for most of us: fear.  We allow our fears and insecurities to derail our efforts and stop them altogether.  Today we talk about how to combat them. What kind of people you want in your corner and on your team so you can stop stopping and start starting.  If you ever want help or advice feel free to message us and we'll help you...FOR FREE.  Thank you for Opening Up with us! 

In this episode we Open up the single GREATEST skill required to achieve success, accomplish your goals, and live out your dreams. 

Guess what? It's not sexy. It's simple.  

What do you think about it? 

In this episode we sit down with Nathalie and Hailey.  Two seniors from the local high school who have spent their entire senior years in quarantine.  We break down what life has been like since COVID shut things off for young adults.  How they've coped with such dramatic changes to the social structure, what's next for them, and what the unexpected gifts of this pandemic have been for them individually.  These are two amazing young women that we are lucky to know and call friends.  One set to graduate early and the other on track to be valedictorian.  It's always incredible to have people join us on the show and Open Up about their lives.  Listen to what it's been like for these two and enjoy the laughs along the way!