The Aro Podcast

'I Wish My Husband Knew' returns to The Aro Podcast with Aro Co-Founder Joey and Mistye Wilson, the wife of Aro Co-Founder Heath! This week, Mistye brings up a topic that both spouses can appreciate: the significance of family dinners. Mistye shares her perspective on how, as a mom, family dinner isn't always simple — it can take up a lot of time and is truly an act of love. She emphasizes the importance of each spouse prioritizing family dinners and suggests that the spouse who may not take charge of family dinners support and help when they can. The conversation then shifts to Joey and Mistye discussing the value of laying the groundwork for prioritizing family dinners from a young age so that, as the children grow older, it becomes a natural rhythm in the household. Mistye even provides tips for families working to prioritize family dinners, including choosing a specific day of the week, meal planning, and ways to get family members excited. At the end of the episode, Mistye gives The Aro Podcast listeners a little homework for spouses to spark a phone-free conversation about family dinner.

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This week on The Aro Podcast, Joey is joined by Kyle Wester, a licensed professional counselor and Parenting Coach with over two decades of experience working with children. Kyle, along with his wife Sara, co-hosts the podcast "The Art of Raising Humans," where they share insights from their parenting journey. In this episode, Kyle gives us insights into how to gain confidence as a parent and walks us through his unique parenting quadrant, explaining various parenting styles and how they can be applied not only to raising children but also to marriage and navigating technology use. He highlights how conflicts with children often stem from parental expectations and shares his experience giving a phone to his oldest child, along with his tips for introducing a phone to your children. The conversation wraps up with Kyle and Joey discussing the normalization of distracted parenting, its impact on children, and strategies for cultivating intentionality at home in the digital age.

The Art of Raising Humans Podcast | Facebook | Instagram | TikTok 

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Welcome back to another episode of Voices of Aro! This month, Aro Co-Founder Joey is joined by Odette Cressler, a wife and mother of two living in San Diego, CA. In this episode, Odette shares her 'aha' moment when she realized her phone was getting in the way of the person she wanted to be. Odette goes on to express her realization about living in a world where we don't yet know the full impacts of phones and technology on us. Despite this uncertainty, she emphasizes the importance of not demonizing technology, recognizing both its positive and negative aspects. We wrap up the episode with some encouragement from Odette for parents in her same stage of parenting when it comes to technology and phones.

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This week on The Aro Podcast, Joey is joined by award-winning science writer David Robson to unravel concepts from his book 'The Expectation Effect.' From the placebo effect vs. nocebo effect to the impact of catastrophizing thoughts and the setback effect, David provides insights into how our mindset shapes our lives. Joey draws parallels between 'The Expectation Effect' and the parenting experience, diving into how parents' thoughts and expecatations can impact their children. The conversation moves on to the role of social media in children's brains, exploring both its negative and positive aspects. David also shares a sneak peek of his upcoming book, 'The Laws of Connection,' which sheds light on the importance of social connections and the steps we can take to build better relationships for a more fulfilling life.

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This week on The Aro Podcast, Joey sits down with personal finance expert Rachel Cruze to delve into the emotional landscape of money. Rachel emphasizes that at the core of understanding how we handle our finances is understanding ourselves, diving into how our upbringing and personality shape our financial behaviors. Joey and Rachel explore the emotional ties we have with money and discuss the shifting expectations of needs and wants in today's society. They also dissect the communication dynamics of money within households and unravel the influence of the comparison trap, especially in the age of social media. Rachel shares practical insights on creating a financial plan, incorporating some Ramsey Solutions practices, and offers a glimpse into her new children's book, I'm Glad for What I Have, which she hopes will be just as impactful to parents as it is kids. The conversation wraps up with Rachel sharing her family's approach to managing technology and her experiences with digital detox.

Rachel Cruze Website | Instagram | Tik Tok | FaceBook | Twitter
The Rachel Cruze Show YouTube
Smart Money Happy Hour Podcast
The Ramsey Show
Every Dollar App
I'm Glad For What I Have 

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Doug and Jamie Hehner, known for meeting and marrying as strangers on season 1 of Lifetime TV’s Married At First Sight, join Aro Co-Founder Joey this week on The Aro Podcast. They open up about overcoming personal obstacles before meeting, with Jamie taking custody of her sister and dealing with her mother's addiction, and Doug sharing his journey through addiction, including a near overdose. Reflecting on their experience on Married at First Sight, they share how it has shaped their ongoing efforts to nurture their marriage. Jamie offers valuable advice for couples facing challenges, emphasizing the potential for stronger love on the other side of the adversity they may be experiencing. The show wraps up with Doug and Joey discussing how the Hehner's are managing phone use and technology in their home.

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Doug's Instagram 
Hot Marriage Cool Parents Instagram
Listen to the Hot Marriage Cool Parents podcast 

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This week on The Aro Podcast, Joey has an insightful conversation with Heather MacFadyen, the host of the widely popular Don't Mom Alone podcast, which has reached over 21 million downloads. Heather shares the story behind her podcast and opens up about her personal journey in motherhood, sharing how she struggled and isolated herself. Heather and Joey navigate the stages of childhood, discussing the isolating feelings mothers may encounter, and Joey poses the question of what practical advice could Heather give to a mom working to build adult friendships. Heather also highlights a profound insight—that a child's resilience is tied to a parent's resilience, which, in turn, depends on the support they receive. With a subtle touch of Christian faith throughout, she highlights the importance of working through internal struggles to be the best version of yourself for your kids.

Heather MacFadyen Website | Instagram | Facebook
Don't Mom Alone Podcast 

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Welcome back to another episode of Voices of Aro! This month, Aro Co-Founder Joey is joined by Mike Genovese, a husband of 11 years and father of two. In this episode, Mike shares the two stories he tells his friends when they come over and see his Aro box, both having 'aha' moments where he realized his phone was getting in the way of important things in his life. Mike even makes a statement that 'everything is better with Aro,' and our whole team experienced a pinch-me moment when we heard that! Towards the end of the episode, Mike shares his advice for parents in his same stage of parenting when it comes to technology and phones.

If you're an Aro member and interested in sharing your own Aro story, please reach out to us at [email protected]. We'd love to hear from you!

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This week on The Aro Podcast, Joey is joined by Erin Loechner, author of Chasing Slow and Founder of the Opt-Out Family movement. Erin, a former social media influencer with over a million followers, shares her journey in the early days of the influencer industry and explains why she decided to step back from the online world to embrace a slower, more intentional life for her family. Joey and Erin discuss the essence of slow living, and how it allows you to truly be present for and around the people in your life. They also touch on Erin's concept of living a life of margin and Erin offers practical tips on how to build this into daily routines. She also gives a sneak peek into her upcoming book, Opt Out Family, and shares valuable advice for parents looking to slow down or opt-out of a technology-dominated world.

Erin Loechner Website
Purchase Chasing Slow
Other Goose

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This week on The Aro Podcast, Joey is joined by Dr. Felicia Wu Song, a sociologist who studies the impact of technology on modern life. Felicia challenges the idea of what's "natural" about technology, sparking a conversation with Joey about whether resisting technological changes is worth it. They dive into the generational differences in today's world and the necessity of empathizing with the experiences of younger generations. Felicia even paints a nostalgic picture of life before cellphones, that our kids haven't gotten to experience. The discussion extends to the pressures of constant availability in the digital age and the subtle ways habitual phone-checking shapes our behavior. Felicia shares insights on how technology provides us with a perceived sense of control and hinders our ability to just be present. The episode wraps up with Felicia offering advice on building resilience against the negative impacts of technology, especially for parents looking to shape a healthier tech trajectory for their kids.

Dr. Felicia Wu Song Website
Restless Devices by Felicia Wu Song

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