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For our season finale, we’re sitting down with our guest Geovanna for part two of our deep dive into following your dreams! We talk about what it really takes to break away from the burnout of building everyone else's kingdom, learning how to set tough boundaries, and navigating complicated family dynamics. Plus, Geovanna shares her wild adventures as a cargo van owner-operator (Gio La Trailera!), transitioning into a new career as a special ed diagnostician, and why it's never too late to shake up your life. Stick around through the end credits for some hilarious extended banter!

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🎙️ ABOUT THE SHOW We’re Doing It is a weekly, lighthearted look at the beautiful chaos of long-term marriage, parenting, and navigating life together. Hosted by Sofia (spunky wife) and Albert (the old soul), we’re here to read Reddit stories, air our grievances, and remind you that we are all on the same boat. New episodes drop every Monday!

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Content note: This episode contains discussion of addiction, domestic violence, human trafficking, sexual exploitation, and trauma.

What happens when following your dreams isn't about taking a leap of faith from a comfortable life...but about rebuilding a life you nearly lost?

In the first episode of our Importance of Following Your Dreams series, Sofia sits down with someone incredibly close to her, Michelle Cruz Bridges, whose story is one of survival, redemption, faith, discipline, and refusing to believe that her past had the final say.

Michelle shares her journey from addiction and human trafficking to escaping, starting over, returning to nursing school, becoming an LPN, then an RN, and earning her BSN. But this isn't a story about everything suddenly becoming easy once she “made it.” Life continued to bring grief, caregiving, motherhood, loss, and circumstances she never could have planned for.

And that's exactly what makes this conversation so powerful.

Michelle talks honestly about the years of sacrifice behind a dream—the ramen-noodle seasons, working long hours, repeating classes, therapy, leaning on family and community, asking for help, caring for her children while writing papers, and learning to stop comparing her timeline to everyone else's. Her message is simple: your dream does not have to look like anyone else's, and your life does not have to be perfect before you begin. The transcript repeatedly emphasizes family and community, living within your means, faith, therapy, self-awareness, discipline, and finding a personal reason to keep going. Michelle, We're Doing it Podcast… Michelle, We're Doing it Podcast…

This is an episode about second chances. About starting where you are. About doing what you can with what you have. And about remembering that whether you're 20, 40, 60, or 80, as long as you're still here, it is not too late to pursue something that matters to you.

Because sometimes following your dreams isn't about chasing a perfect life.

Sometimes it's about realizing you survived long enough to build one.

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🎙️ ABOUT THE SHOW We’re Doing It is a weekly, lighthearted look at the beautiful chaos of long-term marriage, parenting, and navigating life together. Hosted by Sofia (spunky wife) and Albert (the old soul), we’re here to read Reddit stories, air our grievances, and remind you that we are all on the same boat. New episodes drop every Monday!

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What is it really like to walk away from a high-control marriage and face the heavy machinery of church divorce culture? In Part 3 of our series inspired by the Netflix documentary The Death of a Pastor's Wife, Sofia is joined by a very special guest, Stephanie (name changed for anonymity), who shares her own powerful, firsthand story of surviving spiritual control, purity culture, and institutional abandonment. 

Before diving into the heart of the conversation, we keep it real about the nerves, vulnerability, and awkwardness of sitting behind a microphone trying to unpack a deeply personal story. Stephanie walks us through what it felt like to be trapped in an unyielding image of "compliance," the breaking point of realizing she was never truly loved or seen as a person, and how she found the courage to reclaim her voice for the sake of her children. 

Whether you're navigating your own deconstruction, trying to understand the realities of coercive control behind closed doors, or looking for hope on the other side of fear, this raw and grace-filled conversation is for you. 

Make sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share with someone who needs to hear it! 

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🎙️ ABOUT THE SHOW We’re Doing It is a weekly, lighthearted look at the beautiful chaos of long-term marriage, parenting, and navigating life together. Hosted by Sofia (spunky wife) and Albert (the old soul), we’re here to read Reddit stories, air our grievances, and remind you that we are all on the same boat. New episodes drop every Monday!

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Why do high-control religious environments treat divorce as an unforgivable sin while quietly sweeping abuse under the rug? In Part 2 of our deep dive inspired by the Netflix documentary The Death of a Pastor's Wife, Sofia and Albert unpack the heavy emotional and spiritual toll of church divorce culture, institutional betrayal, and the painful reality of surviving high-control marriages. 

Moving past surface-level judgments, we break down the critical definitions of emotional, mental, and spiritual abuse, look at how Scripture and forgiveness get weaponized to keep victims trapped, and share why leaving a toxic system often feels like a double betrayal. Plus, we share a practical red-flag checklist to help you spot coercive control and financial manipulation behind closed doors—and wrap up with a few wild, highly entertaining divorce stories from Reddit to give you a much-needed laugh after a heavy conversation. 

Whether you've walked through the pain of a broken marriage or want to support someone who has, this honest, grace-filled conversation is for you. 

Make sure to subscribe, leave a review, and stay tuned for Part 3 next week, featuring a powerful, anonymous guest interview!

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🎙️ ABOUT THE SHOW We’re Doing It is a weekly, lighthearted look at the beautiful chaos of long-term marriage, parenting, and navigating life together. Hosted by Sofia (spunky wife) and Albert (the old soul), we’re here to read Reddit stories, air our grievances, and remind you that we are all on the same boat. New episodes drop every Monday!

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Why do high-control religious environments and demands for absolute obedience lead to such devastating consequences? In this deeply personal episode of We're Doing It!, Sofia and Albert dive into the real-world dynamics behind the documentary The Death of a Pastor's Wife. Moving beyond the headlines, we explore how patriarchal church leadership, weaponized submission, and toxic control shape marriages behind closed doors.

Drawing from historical research on the Southern Baptist Convention, the 1984 backlash against female ordination, and our own journey of deconstructing out of high-control church systems, we look at the dangerous intersection of spiritual authority and coercive control. Plus, we share a fictionalized Reddit perspective that COULD have been written by Mica, exploring what it's like to slowly lose your voice, become a "shell of a person," and finally try to walk away.

Whether you are navigating your own faith deconstruction, trying to spot red flags in religious culture, or trying to understand the systemic pressures faced by pastors' wives, this conversation is for you.

Make sure to subscribe, share, and tune in next week as we continue this critical conversation with Part 2 on divorce, institutional betrayal, and a very special guest interview!

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🎙️ ABOUT THE SHOW We’re Doing It is a weekly, lighthearted look at the beautiful chaos of long-term marriage, parenting, and navigating life together. Hosted by Sofia (spunky wife) and Albert (the old soul), we’re here to read Reddit stories, air our grievances, and remind you that we are all on the same boat. New episodes drop every Monday!

🚀 COMING SOON: THE COMMUNITY EXTENSION We are just getting started! Soon, we will launch our official social media channels, TikTok clips, and a Patreon community where you can access completely raw, unfiltered bonus content. Stay tuned!

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In this episode of We’re Doing It, Sofia and Albert dive into the cathartic (and sometimes chaotic) process of decluttering...not just physical items, but mental and emotional baggage too. Sofia shares the thrill of making sales online after losing her job, along with the hilarious realities of Facebook Marketplace: lowball offers, strange 10 PM meetup locations, and accidental harassment over Zelle transactions. Plus, things get spicy as they debate the "great sock mystery," Tasmanian devil tool piles in the barn, and reading wild Reddit threads about the worst Marketplace interactions. 

🎉 Sticker Raffle Announcement: The winners of the sticker raffle have been announced! Check your emails or your social media messages to see if you won! Thank you to all who participated!

Reddit Story: What are your weirdest stories/sh*tshows on marketplace?

Click here: Photos of our home's loose socks and Albert's pile of tools

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🎙️ ABOUT THE SHOW We’re Doing It is a weekly, lighthearted look at the beautiful chaos of long-term marriage, parenting, and navigating life together. Hosted by Sofia (spunky wife) and Albert (the old soul), we’re here to read Reddit stories, air our grievances, and remind you that we are all on the same boat. New episodes drop every Monday!

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In this episode of We’re Doing It, Sofia and Albert dive into the reality of turning 40, shifting mindsets, and why "midlife clarity" feels so much better than a midlife crisis. Sofia shares the hilarious and intimidating experience of buying makeup for the very first time, while Albert reflects on financial maturity, emotional growth, and what getting older really looks like. Plus, they tackle a heavy Best of Redditor Updates story about a woman dealing with an unstable spouse and learning to set hard boundaries. 

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Reddit Story: My husband (32M) left me (32F) after almost 15 years together and wants me to forget and let him come home. What are my next steps to stop that?

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🎙️ ABOUT THE SHOW We’re Doing It is a weekly, lighthearted look at the beautiful chaos of long-term marriage, parenting, and navigating life together. Hosted by Sofia (spunky wife) and Albert (the old soul), we’re here to read Reddit stories, air our grievances, and remind you that we are all on the same boat. New episodes drop every Monday!

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I almost didn’t post this episode.

For our 10th milestone episode, Albert and I decided to tackle a topic we’ve been avoiding: parenting. To keep things light, we brought our daughters on the show to play a quick game of "Who's Most Likely To" and roast us as parents. Well, they didn't hold back, and I’m not going to lie…hearing their honest perspectives hit my ego hard and left me feeling deeply embarrassed and completely exposed.

As a mom, you try so hard every single day, so hearing how your kids view certain moments can trigger instant mom guilt. Part of me wanted to trash the audio and pretend this never happened, but we decided to stay vulnerable and keep it completely real. We also dive into a wild Am I The Asshole? Reddit story about a third-grader, a strict reading policy, and a pair of muddy clothes.

🎁 EPISODE 10 MILESTONE RAFFLE! 🎁 To celebrate hitting 10 episodes, we’re doing an exclusive giveaway!

1. Follow us on Spotify.
2. Rate the podcast 5 stars. Every follower and 5-star rating (new and old!) will be entered into a raffle to win a one-of-a-kind, hand-drawn custom sticker. We’ll announce the winner on Episode 11 and ship it straight to your mailbox!

Episode Timestamps & Highlights:

00:00:00 - Happy Episode 10! 🎉 (Plus our Exclusive Sticker Raffle details)

00:05:00 - Why parenting is such a hard topic for us to cover

00:09:50 - 12 Years of Marriage: Are we on the same page as parents?

00:13:30 - Parenting through childhood memories & learning not to parent out of fear

00:20:15 - THE ROAST BEGINS: Eloisa & Olivia join the podcast 🎙️

00:21:05 - Who gives the longer, more dramatic lectures?

00:26:00 - Who loses their keys, phone, and wallet in the freezer? 🧊

00:29:10 - The girls weigh in on who they actually spend more time with

00:32:30 - The $5 allowance & the infamous "grounded over a syrup bottle" story 🥞

00:41:15 - Post-Roast Debrief: Overstimulation, mom guilt, and dealing with hurt feelings

00:57:05 - Reddit AITA: Sending a 3rd grader to school in muddy clothes over reading class 

Reddit Story: AITA for being mad at my wife for sending our kid to school in dirty clothes?

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🎙️ ABOUT THE SHOW We’re Doing It is a weekly, lighthearted look at the beautiful chaos of long-term marriage, parenting, and navigating life together. Hosted by Sofia (spunky wife) and Albert (the old soul), we’re here to read Reddit stories, air our grievances, and remind you that we are all on the same boat. New episodes drop every Monday!

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What happens when "for better or for worse" means dealing with public scenes, bad posture, and cultural clashes?

This week on We're Doing It!, Sofia and Albert return for part two of their summer series on all the things married couples do that make each other cringe.

From Albert calling out Sofia's open-mouthed chewing to Sofia calling out Albert for slumping until he looks like a literal letter 'C', no bad habit is safe! Plus, we're answering listener fan mail about window-lock fart traps in the car, and unpacking why public arguing makes us want to run for the hills. 

In this episode, we talk about:

• Listener Fart Stories: Locking the windows for "victory," computer lab biohazards, and why reading your fan mail makes us feel a little more normal. 
• Personal Pet Peeves: Open-mouth chewing, Albert’s letter-C spine posture, and the silent "husband look" every spouse knows during public arguments. 
• Dropping Pride & Tupperware: Why taking extra food home isn't embarrassing when you’ve been broke, and Albert turning 40. 
• Reddit Story Segment: We read a deeply frustrating write-in from a 26-year-old bride whose fiancé refuses to wear his permanent cultural wedding bangle because he claims it looks "unprofessional"—leading to a huge clash over respect, culture, and marriage expectations.

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🎙️ ABOUT THE SHOW We’re Doing It is a weekly, lighthearted look at the beautiful chaos of long-term marriage, parenting, and navigating life together. Hosted by Sofia (spunky wife) and Albert (the old soul), we’re here to read Reddit stories, air our grievances, and remind you that we are all on the same boat. New episodes drop every Monday!

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Do you ever look at your spouse in public and think, "I love you, but please pretend you don't know me right now"?

This week on We're Doing It!, Sofia and Albert dive into the deeply relatable, slightly gross, and hilarious boundaries that collapse once you’ve been married long enough.

From accidentally spending 30 entire minutes dissecting the mechanics of passing gas (and why Albert thinks farts are an inherited genetic trait), to navigating the unwritten rules of marital body boundaries—we are laying it all out on the table.

In this episode, we talk about:

• The Fart Boundary: How long is too long to hold it in front of your partner, why Sofia used a second-date car fart as an ultimate litmus test, and the courtesy (or shame) of stepping outside to let one rip. 
• Grown-Up Fashion Crimes: Why men should never comment negatively on their wife’s style, and how dressing down in public tests your partner's patience. 
• Listener Mailbag: A hilarious listener write-in about the ultimate morning-after deception—thinking your spouse is in the kitchen cleaning up late-night snack dishes, only to wake up and find them all piled in the sink! 
• Reddit Advice Segment: We read an infuriating post from a wife whose husband constantly misremembers facts, underplays her major life achievements, and accidentally makes her look like a liar to everyone they know.

Plus, we talk about Gen Alpha slang, classroom fart trauma from 5th grade, and why we’re building a community for real married people who just want to laugh at the absurdity of daily life. 

Reddit Story: How do I get my [26F] husband [26M] to stop embarrassing me?

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🎙️ ABOUT THE SHOW We’re Doing It is a weekly, lighthearted look at the beautiful chaos of long-term marriage, parenting, and navigating life together. Hosted by Sofia (spunky wife) and Albert (the old soul), we’re here to read Reddit stories, air our grievances, and remind you that we are all on the same boat. New episodes drop every Monday!

🚀 COMING SOON: THE COMMUNITY EXTENSION We are just getting started! Soon, we will launch our official social media channels, TikTok clips, and a Patreon community where you can access completely raw, unfiltered bonus content. Stay tuned!

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