The Bleeckers got COVID. It sucked, but it could be worse. Charlie and Sam talk about their bad habits with sweets and their relationship with alcohol (not great, but they've come a long way). George has gotten particular with his food preferences which makes mealtime a struggle. They debate whether George is speaking words yet, and Sam calls Charlie selfish for making him sleep in the guest bedroom. 

References: 

Intuitive Eating by Evelyn Tribole and Elyse Resch

15 Months Without Alcohol (The Profile)

The Pomp Podcast #836 Balancing Work & Marriage with Polina, Pomp, Alex, & Matteo

The Courage To Be Disliked by Ichiro Kishimi and Fumitake Koga

Dave Chang on The Darya Rose Show

Charlie and Sam discuss the mindfuck that is sleep training your baby. Then Charlie opens up about her chronic neck pain and anxiety and explores what it means to live a happy life. She ends with a song. You're welcome.

References: 

Boyd Varty on The Tim Ferriss Show

Zero-based budgeting

The Disease of More

Charlie struggles with her need to be liked and Sam admits a recent parenting fail with the newborn. They excitedly discuss a new purchase: suitcases!! Then Charlie tells the story of how she and Sam met and tries to articulate some thoughts around the idea that "timing is everything."

References:

The Courage To Be Disliked by Ichiro Kishimi and Fumitake Koga

The Tim Ferriss Show with Boyd Varty

Away Luggage

The podcasting honeymoon phase is over for Charlie and Sam! They got into a massive argument this week and things got ugly before they eventually (finally) resolved it. They talk about their recent parenting struggle: finding the perfect nanny. And end by dreaming about their "rich life." 

References:

I Will Teach You To Be Rich with Ramit Sethi (podcast)

Charlie sticks her foot in her mouth once again and lives to tell the tale. She and Sam finally resolve a conflict that occurred almost two years ago.  Then they share their latest parenting struggle: brushing their toddler's teeth. They discuss their mentalities around money and talk about their recent purchase: a nursery chair for the new baby. And to cap it off, they end with their favorite show, The Bachelor. (Or is it??)

References:

Pottery Barn Kids nursery chair

West Elm Mid-Century chair

Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman (replica)

The Best Eames Chair Replica – Buyer’s Guide

Charlie is joined by her husband Sam to rehash their latest argument (it's not Charlie's best look). Then they discuss what they learned recently about parenting, talk about their 16-month-old son's struggles with swallowing food, and end with goals for 2022. 

References:

How To Raise An Adult: Break Free Of The Overparenting Trap And Prepare Your Kid For Success by Julie Lythcott-Haims

The Darya Rose Show with Michaeleen Doucleff

Hunt Gather Parent by Michaeleen Doucleff