In this episode, we're answering your unanswered questions from tour. Thanks to everyone who sent in questions- we had a blast recording this one! Don't forget to like, subscribe, and leave your questions for the next Q&A episode :)

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(00:00) welcome to the new studio

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This week we're joined by our friend and one of country music's biggest stars, Thomas Rhett

(00:00) pinch me moment: interview with thomas rhett

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In this episode, we unpack what it actually feels like to hit the New York Times bookseller list- the surreal high, the crushing pressure, and the most stressful stretch of our lives. What looked like success on the outside came with chaos on the inside. Was this the end of a chapter… or the beginning of something entirely new?

(00:00) the past six months
(03:00) the unique stress we experienced
(08:00) getting my phd for the book
(15:10) what we learned about ourselves
(18:30) our book tour
(21:10) can a big project or goal mess with family values?
(25:00) preserving a clear mind is so powerful
(27:35) the call in central park
(33:50) thank you for being part of this journey

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OUR BOOK IS FINALLY HERE! https://thecouragetocommit.com/

(00:00) our hearts for the chapmans
(04:00) opryland: where it all began
(07:30) how our book came to be
(16:50) even though it's messy, it's so beautiful
(24:40) self-care vs. sacrificial love
(28:30) "you did it... what's the secret?"
(33:50) the power of counseling (and sticking with it)
(40:30) how adoption changed our lives
(49:13) forgiveness and choosing to stay

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After the incredible response to Dr. Delony's first appearance, we invited him back for a live event with our community. Enjoy a live counseling session with Dr.Delony at our show!

(00:00:00) a live audience podcast!

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PRE-ORDER OUR BOOK HERE AND COME MEET US ON TOUR!! https://thecouragetocommit.com/

(00:00) it's been a wild book release

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Come meet us on tour & pre-order our book here!

(00:00) meet dr. curt thompson

(01:14) should hard work be a part of it?

(05:19) why is there pain or discomfort?

(08:13) cancel culture and how the internet fuels it

(17:40) how do we respond to shame, wield it, and use it?

(25:44) not avoiding or doubling down on shame

(30:14) fostering shame well

(38:38) healing past shame

(50:15) the power of our presence and making sense of our stories

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We absolutely loved this conversation with country artist Cooper Alan and his wife Hally who joined us to talk about their relationship journey — from meeting long before the fame to navigating marriage, touring, and becoming parents to their newborn daughter, Coley.

(00:00) meet the alans
(01:08) parenting a girl 🥹
(03:25) how the alans became the alans
(05:50) best friends to marriage
(08:20) selling beer and writing songs
(12:20) superpower teammates in the world
(15:00) it's the dream, keep chugging along
(17:15) what breeds confidence and passion?
(20:20) anxiety during the journey
(22:44) the alans' past year
(26:50) ebbing and flowing in marriage
(30:22) the proposal
(31:20) separating real life from social media
(35:50) taking the leap and the creative process
(38:25) defining success
(41:00) being promoted to dad
(42:20) balancing the "more"
(46:50) the empaths in the room
(48:00) what we want to be remembered for
(54:40) what's coming up for cooper

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We absolutely loved this interview with Shawn's parents where they open up like never before about Shawn's journey from small-town kid to Olympic gold medalist- and now, mother herself. In this conversation, Shawn and her parents share what her childhood was really like, the parenting style that shaped her competitive drive, the sacrifices her family made, and what it felt like growing up under pressure. We also talk about how that's affected our current parenting style, what they would have changed if they could, and if they had any regrets with her early on career. ALSO we are going on TOUR!! please come meet us and pre-order our book if you haven't already! We love you guys!Love, Shawn & Andrewif you want to preorder, meet us or get access to all the bonus content before launch day, head to https://thecouragetocommit.com/

(00:00:00) book, tour, and more

(00:01:18) how to raise an olympian

(00:02:22) can you hack your way into your kid's success?

(00:05:00) the "sacrifices"

(00:08:50) can you skip? can you quit?

(00:12:30) to push vs. to love and the dance of that with your kid's passions

(00:15:20) athletics should help form a kid, not define a kid

(00:18:20) "here's our next olympic champion"

(00:22:00) it's the kid's sport, not the parent's sport

(00:29:20) why shawn was slowed down

(00:33:50) committing to the child, not the sport

(00:37:40) you can't guarantee success

(00:41:10) chow's coaching style

(00:45:15) shawn's parenting style

(00:47:47) the temptation of success

(00:53:55) "i want to quit gymnastics" and the pressure that comes with it

(01:06:00) would you do it again?

(01:10:19) this or that game

(01:15:10) "is she consuming enough?"

(01:18:30) in-law dynamics

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In this episode, Andrew is turning the tables and putting Shawn in the hot seat 😂

From thoughtful questions to a few unexpected ones, they’re diving into conversations around relationships, life, personal growth, and some of the things people don’t always ask out loud. Shawn shares honest answers, stories, perspectives, and a few surprises along the way as Andrew takes over interview duty for the episode.

Love you guys!

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(00:00) time to interview the wife (see part 1)
(01:57) seeing shawn through her mom lens
(06:00) how can i be a “better” mom?
(09:30) forgiveness
(14:17) the lunchbox mistake and resilience
(17:20) loving yourself
(26:30) balancing the intensity
(29:00) can we do it all?
(32:45) what is shawn most proud of?
(36:13) describing our marriage
(37:35) not getting to the end the wrong way
(42:25) shawn’s faithful foundation
(49:40) adjusting the intensity to make room

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