In this episode, Dave and Mary Price are back after a brief, unplanned hiatus. They get vulnerable about why they’ve been off the air, the "emotional toll" of recent family challenges, and how they are learning to make their own miles matter even when life feels overwhelming.

1. [0:00] Intro: Welcome to Episode 3! Dave and Mary admit they are a bit out of practice after a three-month break.
2. [2:00] Why the Silence? The reality of being "90 percenters" and how family surgeries, back-to-school chaos, and career demands took priority over the podcast.
3. [5:30] The Goal vs. Reality: A discussion on why the podcast went on the "back burner" to ensure they were actually present for their family and friends during a heavy season.
4. [7:00] "Numbing Out" vs. Healthy Coping: Dave and Mary talk honestly about how they "medicate" stress—from scrolling social media and looking at car parts to late-night cereal and TV.
5. [11:00] The 1-on-1 "Centers" Strategy: Mary shares a brilliant parenting tip: setting up 20-minute "stations" to give each of their three children focused, individual attention.
6. [13:30] "Good Pictures, Bad Pictures": Dave discusses using focused time to talk to his son about navigating technology and internet safety using a helpful resource.
7. [15:45] Weekly Rhythm & Communication: The importance of their Saturday morning "coffee connection" to sync calendars and discuss emotional highs and lows.
8. [18:20] Finding Joy in Missing Out (JOMO): Embracing the peace of cancelled plans and staying in.
9. [22:00] The Power of Saying "No": Why prioritizing the family unit sometimes means turning down good events to prevent burnout.
10. [25:30] Faith as a Foundation: Reflecting on how a lack of quiet time and prayer contributes to feeling overwhelmed.
11. [28:00] Conclusion & Teaser: A look ahead to their next episode covering the travel business and their recent "just the five of us" trip to Walt Disney World.

1. JOMO (Joy Of Missing Out): Learning to love the "cancelled plan" to recharge.
2. Intentional Parenting: Using a rotation system (Centers) to ensure every child feels seen and heard.
3. Resource Mentioned: Good Pictures, Bad Pictures by Kristen A. Jenson (for talking to kids about internet safety).
4. Marriage Tip: Establish a "weekly meeting" for logistics so the rest of your week can be about connection, not chores.