Luke and Susie Podcast

👨‍👩‍👦 This week on The Family Show: We're diving into the silly tale of Toby's Great School Bag Forgettery! Yes, it’s a word now. That's what happens when your morning routine resembles a game of Tetris where you forget to slot in that one crucial piece. 🎒😱

🔄 Life's New Juggling Act: Luke and Susie chat about the chaos of cramming new high-priority stuff into their already bursting-at-the-seams routine. Spoiler alert: the little things are staging a rebellion.

💡Anti-Pro Tip of Paralysis: Ever wanted to do something so bad but ended up staring at the ceiling contemplating the existence of leftover pizza? We dissect the phenomenon of why humans can be all engine, no wheels. 🍕🤔

📺 TV Time: We embrace the messiness of grace with a look at "The Last Days of Ptolemy Grey" and ask ourselves, can messiness and mistakes co-exist with...beautiful?

🏃‍♂️Rise & Shine Exercise Junkies: Is joining The 5am Club really the secret to brain supercharging? We put this theory to the test without spilling our coffee. ☕💪

🗣️ Tough Love: "Clear is kind," they say. But how come every time we try to say "no," it sounds like a question? 😕🚫

🎬 Roll Camera, Action! In an unexpected twist, Luke morphs into the ICOD (In-Charge-Of-Date). We’re ordering footage of buses falling on Dad, and celebrating Jared Haschek's musical genius.

❓ The Million Dollar Question: What IS the good choice? Like choosing not to hit snooze for the fifth time? We've got some thoughts. 🛌➡️🏋️

🔫 Valorant or Valo-can't? Who's climbing the ranks and who's just...well, trying not to get digitally shot? Find out!

🃏 Susie's Joke Time: It either caused tears from laughter or just tears. You decide. 😂😭

🏊‍♀️ Gettin' Physical: We talk stretches, walks, swims, and the revolutionary concept of doing nothing. Nada. Zilch. Zip.

So buckle up for a roller coaster ride through our family shenanigans, because The Family Show with Luke and Susie is your ticket to the relatable, the ridiculous, and everything in-between! 

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Charlie Eggins, the Rubik's Cube maestro, has just shattered not only records but also our perception of what is humanly possible! Susie had the pleasure of chatting with this puzzle prodigy after he achieved the unthinkable at the Australian Nationals in Moreton Bay in September 2023.

Move over Spider-Man, because Charlie here can solve a Rubik's Cube blindfolded faster than you can say "web-slinging superhero!" With a mind-blowing time of 12.10 seconds, he has officially secured the World Record single for blindfolded cubing. Did I mention he did it with his eyes closed? Or covered at least.

Charlie's talents extend far beyond his impressive solving skills. He's also a YouTube sensation, where you can find him posting videos that are equal parts educational, inspiring, and as addictive as a Rubik's Cube itself. Whether you're a novice or a seasoned speedcuber, Charlie's channel is the place to be if you want to embark on or continue your speedcubing journey.

If you're curious for more details on Charlie's remarkable achievements, be sure to check out his WCA profile under the code 2019EGGI02. Trust me, you won't be disappointed. This guy is the real deal, the Rubik's Cube wizard we never knew we needed.

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Introducing My Buddy Gard: Empowering Peace of Mind for Families of Special Needs Children and Aging Parents

For parents with children who have special needs, particularly those who are neuro-non typical, finding effective solutions to ensure their safety and well-being is a constant concern. In the quest for a reliable tracking device, doubts and questions arise—will it truly work for their unique child? Similarly, many aging parents aspire to maintain their independence, but their adult children and loved ones worry about their safety should an unforeseen circumstance occur. Enter My Buddy Gard, a cutting-edge tracking device designed to bring peace of mind to families facing these challenges.

Luke chats with Erika Wager and Angie Schmitzer about why My Buddy Grad was created and shares more than a single story of losing children who are not known runners....mostly he throws Susie under the bus.

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We did an interview with the founders of Why Meat Co who said their plant-based pies and sausage rolls are so good nobody would bat an eyelid if you served them up at parties. They said that carnivore men who were hardcore about their pies and sausage rolls couldn't tell the difference. I am a cynical carnivore and raised my three boys in my carnivore ways. Here is the blind taste test and reveal. Enjoy boutique-quality plant-based party pies and sausage-rolls from The Why Meat Company, available in Queensland & Victoria Woolworths Top Shelf Frozen Party Food Section or learn more at program sponsor whymeatcompany.com.au #woolworths #vegan #vegetarian #partyfoodideas #inclusivefoodoptions #lukeandsusie

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The Big Question: How to support your husband when you don't agree with him

Free From Judgement - Freedome to Grow

Date Night: We have had many fights on dates, probably more than we should have. So is there a way we could ensure we don't fight when I organise a date for us?Susan has written a book, and it is on the way.

What has been happening?

The 999 piece puzzle

Golf - I drove a buggy and I reckon I could play the game

MJ - Susie must be a really calm and patient woman to ummm....

Imperfectly Worthy Musings!

Jacqui Walker post - breaking the glow stick

Welcome to new Luke and Susie Community members

Joanne, Karina, Lady Skye, Tim Tam Dez, Anne, Jenny, Joanne

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The Big Question: What are our worst date night ideas?

Free From Judgement - Freedome to Grow

What is the worst date we have been on and why?

Ukulele Lessons - I want them
Community comments about what they want in a year

What has been happening?

Susie not used to rough playing boys

30 days has september - always have to say it to remember which months are long

Imperfectly Worthy Musings!

Why is it easy for some to be a victim and not easy for others?

The worst date might just be your best date

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The Big Question: What are the best date night ideas for married couples?

We explore a list of the top ten date ideas and ask what are Susie's key ingredients to a good date? Susie seems pretty keen on a dance party.

There is a new white card in soccer matches - fair play card, rewards positive behaviour. What an inspriation.

Susie caught up with old friends - and then we did the count of years - yikes!!!

Getting Susie to help Luke adjust and setup the new youtube studio for our show was a mistake.

Apparently Luke has not been to the gym in too long because he received a voice message from the gym guy.

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Join husband and wife duo Luke and Susie as they explore the ins and outs of romance and how to keep the spark alive in marriage. In this episode, Luke takes the reins and plans a special date for Susie, but things don't always go as planned. Listen as they discuss common pitfalls that can make a date go bad and share their own personal experiences. Along the way, they'll also touch on topics such as parenting and balancing family life with keeping the romance alive, setting health and fitness goals for the year, and the importance of grace in marriage. It's a light-hearted and candid look at the ups and downs of being in a long-term relationship. Tune in for a dose of humor, honesty, and practical advice to help you navigate the journey of marriage.

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People have said to me when describing their situation, oh sorry I know your is so much worse!

Mine IS pretty dramatic. Major life changes that should have been celebrations – which turned to heart attack, infidelity, and suicide? Yes, it was debilitating. 

It was A LOT. But is it any different from anyone else?   

As  people would tell me their issues, they always felt bad and would say I know it’s not as bad as what happened to you! But I don’t agree. Whatever you’re going through is what you’re going through right? It’s all relative.

Mine is the same as yours, and yours is the same as his, and hers.

Grief is grief in my book. No hierarchy, no comparisons.

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Inflation and cost of living has left many people in financial survival mode, having just enough to keep afloat. But best-selling author and accountant Steve McKnight says that there’s simple skills anyone can learn to revamp your financial situation and move from surviving to thriving, no matter your income.

Learn:
How to identify your means and how to live within them
Why you might be pre-programmed to fail financially – and how to stop it
How to attract more wealth by changing the way you think and act around money
A step-by-step guide for calculating how much you need in retirement
The real danger of Buy Now Pay Later and rewards programs
How to stop paying ‘lazy tax’ that costs you thousands
How to give your money meaning
& handy templates and checklists to help plan, manage and measure your wealth-building progress.

Steve McKnight is a Chartered Accountant, fund manager and respected global real estate expert. He is also one of Australia’s most successful real estate authors - his first book, From 0 to 130 Properties in 3.5 Years, has sold more than 200,000 copies, and its sequel, From 0 to 260+ Properties in 7 Years, was also a #1 bestseller. 

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