Hot Marriage. Cool Parents.

A very special guest joins HMCP LIVE!  Doug’s mom Bonnie co hosts this episode and reveals some very interesting thoughts on Doug as a kid, what it was like finding out that Jamie and Doug were pregnant, and her reaction when she found out it is TWINS!  Doug and his mom go through everything from bed wetting, her thoughts on Married at First Sight, her feelings when she found out Doug was going on a show, and so much more.  Doug also uses this time to get deep with his mom, and apologize for the hurt he caused as he battled opioid addiction.  Hear her reaction and response! 

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Doug and Jamie bring you into the ultrasound room that revealed they are having twins. Here about what their initial reactions were, and how they feel about the idea of having 4 kids. Doug and Jamie discuss what they learned about how twins are made, what happens in the womb, and the difference between fraternal and identical. Later in the episode, they recap the latest episodes of Married at First Sight and give updated predictions on who stays married and who gets a divorce. There is less than a week before decision day, Doug has a bold prediction about the outcome!

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Jamie and Doug celebrate their recent pregnancy announcement, and share how moved they are with the responses that continue to pour in. They bring you behind the scenes from the moment Jamie found out the test said pregnant, to the excitement in announcing it to the world. After more than 30,000 replies and messages, Jamie answers the most common questions that came in, and even hints at another BIG reveal. Later in the episode, Doug and Jamie give their take on Married At First Sight S17, and share their predictions about which couples they think stay together, or are doomed for divorce. With less than 2 weeks until decision day, they question whether any of the couples decide to stay together.

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Doug and Jamie finally share the news they have been waiting for….they are expecting!  Hear all about the journey, the support they had throughout the years, and their thoughts on what the future holds.  Jamie also reveals how a neighbor came over with a message that she needed to tell the both of them.  Hear all about the spiritual message, which the neighbor described as God speaking to her.  The events that followed will give you goosebumps.  Plus, Doug initiates the recap of the latest Married at First Sight episode, and why he takes issue with the “Couples Retreat!”

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Doug was faced with a man having a heart attack for the 2nd time a few days ago. Hear him retell the entire story, how he used a defibrillator to bring the man back to life, and the touching message the gentleman and his wife sent through email. Doug can’t help but think there is a higher power at play, and how his life has changed since inviting church and prayer into his life (thanks to his wife Jamie). Earlier in the episode Doug explains the surprise he has in store for Valentine's Day, and hints at a MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENT coming in the next week….

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Doug and Jamie discuss their 10 year anniversary plans, and some ideas that came up.  They talk about the possibility of having the 10 Year Vow Renewal open to fans that may want to come celebrate, or possibly doing a live stream.  This is a very big deal for those that have followed Jamie and Doug’s journey from Day 1.  Doug reflects on the fact that fans of the show have been able to watch them get married, fall in love and say I love you to each other for the first time, witnessed both kids being born….So it seems fitting to have a celebration that also includes the Frans that have been with them all these years.  Later in the episode, they talk about the current state of Married At First Sight, and recap the season so far through Ep 15.  Doug proposes an interesting idea to help with the success of more couples staying married at the end of the show.  Could it help if the show style was brought back to its roots?  Less couples interacting and more focus on individual marriages? 

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Jamie revisits her Bachelor days, and answers fans questions about what the “Behind the Scenes” was like. Plus she chats with a surprise guest Courtney Robertson, who was the winner of that same season. Hear some never before shared details about what Bachelor life was like when the cameras were off, who they were friends with, and some shocking new details about conversations with their seasons Bachelor Ben Flajnik. Later in the episode, Jamie talks about getting through post-partum struggles and anxiety, and the remedies that have helped her through some very dark times!

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Jamie has some exciting news to share about what she’s been up to so far this year. Jamie and Doug discuss their fertility journey thus far, and Jamie discusses her goals for the new year. Later in the episode, Doug and Jamie break down the current Married At First Sight couples, who they believe has a chance, and how these past few seasons compare to their Season (S1) nearly 10 years ago!

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Jamie and Doug have been married for nearly 10 years, and this was the first holiday and New Years not being around family.  Doug shares what it was like not having to go anywhere, how they prepared their kids with the fact that they will not be with their grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins during Xmas, as well as their new favorite way to ring in the New Year as a family.  After reading a 5 Star review, Doug tells an emotional moment that occurred with his daughter Henley, and the impact that had on him.  Later in the episode, there was no holding back on the Married At First Season 17 Recap.  Hear all about the frustrations and issues Doug has on the latest seasons of MAFS compared to how it was during Season 1.  He also gives some honest feedback on the couples through the most recent episode (ep11), and whether there is any hope for the couples moving past their 1 Month Anniversary.  Hot Marriage Cool Parents also welcomes first time guest Dr Blaine Leeds, a practicing general dentist of 28 years, and expert on sleep health.  With the issues that Doug has going to sleep & his fear of Dentists, as well as their struggles sleep training their son, this is an eye opening conversation.  If you or your kids have dental and/or sleep issues, there are a lot of amazing takeaways from Dr Leeds!

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The first podcast of 2024 starts with Doug having a conversation with a very special guest! This little guest gives her expert feedback on Christmas this past year, and what her 2024 goals are. Later in the episode we hear from Joey Odom, who is on a mission to help families become more intentional, present, and not miss out on priceless family moments. Technology is here to stay, and smartphones have become a new addiction. If you have ever wondered what too much screen time does to a family, a relationship, or even your world around you….Or if you want to be more present in life, build deeper connections, and build a stronger family, this episode is for you!

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