In this episode, Gretchen and Slade pay tribute to their beloved dog Vito as they mourn his loss and say goodbye.  It’s an emotional time as Gretchen looks back on the good times she shared with their 18-year-old furry family member and how he helped her get through some of the biggest moments in her life over the years.   Vito is now reunited with their dog Rocco and they share heartwarming stories of how their spirit lives on.  They reflect on life and the tough week they had in their household, including Slade’s family emergencies and the scary moment Gretchen jumped in the pool to save Skylar’s life.  They also weigh in on the disturbing news of human trafficking and discuss what every parent needs to know. 

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Gretchen & Slade’s Tough Week

Gretchen and Slade had 10 years of romantic bliss before they welcomed their miracle baby, Skylar. Now that she’s made her debut, everything in their life has changed! Gretchen and Slade’s daily “crazy” involves balancing parenthood, relationships, and career, while dealing with sleep deprivation, a messy house, diaper changes, bottles, and baby spit-up. They’ll talk about it all, plus sex, money, in-laws, and celebrities on their podcast! Nothing is too taboo to be discussed with Gretchen and Slade who are “knot” married but offer “marginal advice” on stuff they’re dealing with on the daily.

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On this episode of Knot Too Taboo, Gretchen and Slade break down all things health and wellness with author of the best selling book Make Over Your Metabolism and head trainer/nutritionist for the Dr Phil Show for 18 years, fitness expert Robert Reames. Slade opens up about how he hunted Robert down to be on the show to help him address the weight he’s gained over the last year. Robert explains his model for wellness, the RR Big Four of Life- which entails optimum exercise, optimum nutrition, proper rest and stress management. 

Robert spells out what you have to do to take care of yourself and shares his top tips so you can look and feel your best. What is the secret when it comes to exercise? Why does Robert say he never has his clients count calories? What is a plate structure and why is it so effective in managing your weight? What does Robert say is the enemy of weight control and why is the idea of perspective so important in managing stress? Robert gives advice to Slade on how he can get himself back into shape and hear why Gretchen pokes fun of Slade for having low T and man boobs and what her secret is to staying healthy and fit! 

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Take off that Pandemic 25 with fitness guru Robert Reames!

This is a fascinating and important conversation you won’t want to miss! On this episode of Knot Too Taboo, Gretchen and Slade are thrilled to welcome YouTube sensation, transgender activist and author of “He Said, She Said” the amazing Gigi Gorgeous. Gigi opens up publicly following her husband Nats Getty’s recent top surgery and explains how it has impacted their relationship dynamic. Gretchen shares with Gigi her nervousness about discussing the complexities of transgender issues and the three talk candidly about the best way to have honest and respectful conversations. Gigi speaks openly about coming out on her YouTube channel three times, why she chooses to be so public about the intimate details of her life, and how she convinced Nats to share his journey publicly as well. Gigi shares that she and Nats would like to have children and the three have a candid conversation about the complexities of the situation and share honestly their thoughts, struggles and personal experiences with one another.  

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Gretchen and Slade break all taboos with YouTube sensation Gigi Gorgeous

On this Knot Too Taboo Exclusive, Gretchen and Slade address directly the rumors that are swirling around about whether or not they plan to return to Housewives. They look back on their time on the show and reveal all of the behind-the-scenes drama including the accusation that Tamra Judge was allegedly a regular source of selling and leaking information to the press and then blaming Gretchen and Slade. Gretchen speaks to whether or not it’s true that she and her “rich Newport friends” are being courted by the show. They revisit their fight with Andy Cohen and talk about how Slade’s mom called Andy out and how he reacted. Gretchen talks about the shady behavior of the show’s producers and how she got tired of feeling like she was being used as fodder for ratings. Slade and Gretchen hold nothing back and finally answer whether or not they plan to return for another run on the show! 

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Knot Too Taboo Exclusive: Gretchen and Slade answer the rumors about a RHOC return

What do you know about the art and science of numerology? On this episode of Knot Too Taboo, Gretchen and Slade have a fascinating and energized conversation with The Pracical Numerologist and author of the book Redesign Your Life: Using Numerology To Create the Wildly Optimal You, Felicia Bender. Felicia explains what numerology is and how it can be used to uncover your life’s purpose. She reveals the results of the numerology reports she did on Gretchen and Slade and the three have a very personal and revealing conversation about the results. Find out what gave Gretchen chills all over her body! Gretchen and Slade ask Felicia about the repeating numbers they see and Felicia explains what each of them mean and what significance the vibration of the numbers hold. 
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Find your life’s purpose with Numerologist Felicia Bender!

You won’t want to miss this special crossover episode with another fantastic host from the Stage 29 podcast family. On this episode of Knot Too Taboo, Gretchen and Slade welcome triple board certified clinical and forensic neuropsychologist and host of the podcast Supercharged Life, Dr. Judy Ho. Dr. Judy talks to Gretchen and Slade all about her life-changing book “Stop Self-Sabotage” and the three get very personal about how they self-sabotage in their own lives. Gretchen reveals her hidden feelings of unworthiness, Slade talks candidly about his weight gain, and Dr. Judy opens up about her perfectionism and tendency to procrastinate. Gretchen and Slade take Dr. Judy’s L.I.F.E. quiz and reveal the truth behind why they self-sabotage. Gretchen takes a deep dive into understanding how her childhood experiences impact her now and Slade examines how he distracts himself from doing difficult tasks. Dr. Judy offers concrete tips like writing if then/statements, value identification, and the 20-minute rule to help them and you stop self-sabotaging and live your best life!
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Gretchen & Slade’s Tough Week

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