Couple Things with Shawn and Andrew

By Shawn Johnson + Andrew East

Former Olympic Gymnast Shawn Johnson and NFL player Andrew East sit down to share their most vulnerable sides and open up like they never have before. Tune in to hear one of the most celebrated couple... more

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Number 1: 324 | The Marital Challenges We Weren’t Ready For
In this episode, we have an honest conversation about some of the parts of marriage we weren’t prepared for. The things that have challenged us, the ways we’ve had to grow individually and together, and the lessons we’re still learning along the way. We love our marriage, but that doesn’t mean every season has been easy- and there are definitely things we understand now that we couldn’t have understood when we first got married. This is a vulnerable one about expectations, communication, conflict, changing as people, and what it actually looks like to keep choosing each other through it all. Love you guys! Shawn & Andrew ➡ Shop Everyday Cotton and all of Shawn’s favorite bras and underwear at www.https://SKIMS.com. After you place your order, let them know we sent you. Select “podcast” in the survey, then choose “Couple Things with Shawn and Andrew” from the dropdown. ➡ For a limited time, Home Chef is offering our listeners 50% off and free shipping on your first box, plus free dessert for life. Go to www.https://HomeChef.com/EASTFAM. ➡ Find egglife wraps chillin’ in the fridge at Aldi, Whole Foods, Kroger, Target, Walmart, and more. Visit www.https://egglifefoods.com to find a retailer near you. ➡ If you want something your kids will love and you’ll feel good about, head to www.https://GoMinno.com and start your free seven-day trial today. (00:00) a summer to remember (02:10) a new friend who opened our eyes (04:10) going back to the beginning of our marriage (09:40) a shift in perspective (15:45) communication gaps (20:40) team tone vs. team words (24:10) navigating extended family dynamics (31:40) financial pressures (35:35) balancing career aspirations (38:48) it’s different being married to a “mom” (44:35) marriage is for the long haul Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
August 14, 202649min
Number 2: 326 | our marriage report card
We’re putting our marriage to the test! This week, we’re giving each other a marriage report card and rating everything from communication and quality time to parenting, romance, and more.We’re sharing where we think we’re crushing it, where we could use a little work, and whether we actually agree on the scores. Nothing like finding out what grade your spouse gives your marriage in real time 😂 Would you ever give your marriage a report card? Try the exercise with your partner using the same questions we did ➡ https://shawnjohnson.com/marriagereportcard Then come back and tell us whether you agreed on your scores 😂 Love you guys! Shawn & Andrew ➡ Right now, listeners can get up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at www.https://square.com/go/EASTFAM. ➡ Find egglife wraps chillin’ in the fridge at Aldi, Whole Foods, Kroger, Target, Walmart, and more. Visit www.https://egglifefoods.com to find a retailer near you. ➡ Ready to simplify your cleaning routine? Go to www.https://BranchBasics.com and use code EASTFAM for 15% off the Premium Starter Kit. ➡ Head to www.https://LolaBlankets.com and use code AUG50 at checkout to shop Lola’s biggest sale of the year before it’s gone. (00:00) transitions are hard (04:45) we like measuring everything: marriage report card categories (07:50) do we genuinely like being around each other? (12:35) something we used to do that we don’t anymore (14:55) how well do we feel understood by each other? (26:34) do arguments become personal? (30:10) everyday physical and verbal affection (35:18) how satisfied are you with our intimate relationship? (37:30) how well do we operate as a parenting team? (41:25) how aligned are we financially? (45:35) how well do we share the workload of life? (49:55) how aligned are we on the life we want? (53:58) how fun is our marriage right now? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
August 26, 20261h
Number 3: 325 | how to know when it's time to break up?
Breakups don’t always have to end with burned bridges, bad blood, and an ex becoming the villain of the story. In this episode, we’re talking about what it looks like to end relationships with grace, how we talk about our exes after the fact, what we’ve learned from relationships that didn’t work out, and whether it’s actually possible to walk away while still respecting what you once had. We’re getting honest about heartbreak, boundaries, forgiveness, and why the way you end a relationship can matter just as much as how you started it. Love you guys! ⮕ Find egglife wraps chillin’ in the fridge at Aldi, Whole Foods, Kroger, Target, Walmart, and more. Visit www.https://egglifefoods.com to find a retailer near you. ⮕ Go to www.https://davidprotein.com/EASTFAM. Buy four cartons and get the fifth free. ⮕ Upgrade to luggage that looks better, lasts longer, and travels smarter. Head to www.https://NOBLTravel.com for up to 46% off your entire order. ⮕ Ready to simplify your cleaning routine? Go to www.https://BranchBasics.com and use code EASTFAM for 15% off the Premium Starter Kit. (00:00) encouraging flexibility in the east family (02:35) ending relationships well (08:15) andrew’s first breakup (18:00) shawn’s first breakup (25:00) appreciating past relationships (30:50) having a black-and-white ending (35:20) “i thought i was going to marry her” (41:25) if you break up, it’s over for good (44:10) is timing bs? (46:25) thoughts on ending relationships well Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
August 20, 202654min
Number 4: Olympic Couples Talk Love, Marriage & Competition | Chock & Bates
We sat down with Olympic ice dancers Madison Chock and Evan Bates to talk about what it takes to compete at the highest level alongside the person you love. From becoming partners on the ice to falling in love, getting married, and continuing to chase huge goals together, Madison and Evan share what their journey has really looked like behind the scenes. We talk Olympic pressure, marriage, trust, competing as a couple, and what keeps them coming back after all these years. As athletes ourselves, we loved getting to compare experiences and hear what it’s like when your teammate also happens to be your spouse. This was such a fun one. Enjoy! (00:00) we have a couple crush (01:30) what’s your dynamic as a couple? (03:20) navigating the rough times & going home (05:30) life post-olympics (07:06) the community around chock & bates (09:00) who is more likely to be…? (18:45) confidence on the ice (21:00) feelings are moldable (23:44) the subjectivity of our sports (27:40) the mixed zone & kiss and cry cameras (32:15) quantitative vs. qualitative “success data” (34:27) the journaling process (39:35) the art of designing costumes (43:15) our shared love of sports & vacations (45:13) the post-olympics blues (47:18) what’s next for chock & bates? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
August 13, 202650min
Number 5: The Meaning of Life with Authur Brooks
Back for round two, we sit down again with Arthur Brooks to go even deeper into the science and soul of a meaningful life. In this conversation, we move beyond the fundamentals of happiness and explore what it really takes to sustain it—especially through change, success, setbacks, and the evolving chapters of life. Arthur shares fresh insights on emotional resilience, the hidden challenges of achievement, and how our definition of purpose shifts over time. We also get personal, unpacking habits, mindsets, and daily practices that can help you stay grounded, connected, and fulfilled in a fast-moving world. If you’ve ever wondered how to not just find happiness—but keep it—this episode is for you. Drop your thoughts, questions, or takeaways in the comments—we always love hearing how these conversations resonate with you. And if this episode speaks to you, send it to someone who could use it right now. Love you guys! Shawn & Andrew Subscribe to our newsletter ▶ https://www.familymade.com/newsletter Follow our podcast Instagram ▶ / shawnandandrewpods Follow My Instagram ▶ / shawnjohnson Follow My Tik Tok ▶ / shawnjohnson Shop My LTK Page ▶ https://www.shopltk.com/explore/shawn... Like the Facebook page! ▶ / shawnjohnson Follow Andrew’s Instagram ▶ / andrewdeast Andrew’s Tik Tok ▶ https://www.tiktok.com/@andrewdeast?l... (00:00) the meaning of your life (01:25) ready for part two with arthur? (02:26) the macronutrients of happiness (05:45) why can’t you articulate meaning? (07:25) the effect of the technological world (10:30) when should you “know” the meaning of your life (14:50) is it possible to learn meaning if you only know “screens”? (19:20) habits and relationships aren’t meaning (23:00) the matrix is lying to you (24:08) we are a kin-based species (29:55) “you can’t be each other’s idol” (35:25) having a noble struggle (37:17) practice, then feel (40:40) the first two steps of meaning (51:20) should we do a part 3? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
April 27, 202653min