Raising Hale

In the latest hot take episode, hosts Brandon and Sam discuss 4 steps to navigating family expectations, obligations and traditions around the holidays. With Christmas right around the corner, now is the time to set boundaries and make a game plan and we're walking you through how exactly we did it (including a script for dealing with pushback or guilt trips). We did the heavy lifting so you don't have to. No family relationships were harmed in the making of this episode... we hope.

In the 10th (!!!) episode of Raising Hale, hosts Brandon and Samantha discuss adult braces, throat surgery, going to school and The Fair Play Deck. We laugh, we cry, we build character. Tune in now!

Back with another episode, Brandon and Sam rapid-fire 10 questions from their go-to conversation-starting activity - The Hygge Game. We take turns answering questions about guilty pleasures, learned vs. innate parenting, the best day of our lives and what 3 words our friends would use to describe us and more. Banter abounds, hilarity ensues, and you get to know us a little (a lot) better. It's cozy conversation in pleasant company, or at least that's what the box says...

Bring The Hygge Game home today, you can order it on the 'zon. Here's the link: https://www.amazon.ca/Hygge-Game-Conversation-Pleasant-Company/dp/B0778X7GNL (not sponsored or affiliated, we're not that cool).

In this week's episode, Sam and Brandon discuss the 5 dimensions of wellness - mental, physical, spiritual, social and lifestyle. We're exploring how our approach to the various facets of wellness has changed since expanding our family and the birth of our son. Brandon discovers he has room for improvement in the spiritual wellness space. Sam reveals a secret about physical wellness. All's well(ness) that ends well(ness).

Back with another episode, Raising Hale hosts, Brandon and Sam talk about missing a weekly episode, conduct some casual banter, catch up on life lately and share the story of Charlie the Cat. In the end, we realize that it's our ability to create our own path and timelines in life that allow us to roll with the punches and adapt to life's changes. The shortest episode yet, this one's the perfect entertainment for your commute. *wink*

Brandon and Samantha are back with another juicy episode. We're talking all about our favourite topic... conflict and communication in relationships. With nearly 15 years of experience, we have a few (many) thoughts on how people approach conflict in relationships. We're also giving your our 3 step blueprint for productive conflict with your partner and we might just share the inside scoop on the most uncomfortable conversation we've ever had... about our divorce. Tune in now to hear it all!

Join hosts Sam and Brandon as they recap the most eventful day of their lives... Tune in to listen to Colton's birth story. We share all the details including how and why Sam decided to be induced, what the "labour" experience was like (spoiler alert - not really labour), how things came to a screeching halt and how we finally met our beautiful baby boy. 

In the first of many hot takes, this episode includes some candid discussions about navigating miscarriage and disenfranchised grief. We share why we made the decision to ignore the typical pregnancy announcement timeline. Sam recaps how sharing her experience helped her connect with others and process her grief. Brandon has some spicy opinions on how to support your friends and family who have experienced miscarriage or pregnancy loss and we dive into the complexities of pregnancy after loss. It's a doozy.