We're Gonna Cuddle After This | Husband and Wife Family and Marriage Advice Podcast

Would you trade a traditional home for a school bus? We did—and the experience taught us more about life, family, and chasing our dreams than we ever expected.

In this episode of We're Gonna Cuddle After This Podcast, Michael Riggs and Carli Riggs look back on one of the most unconventional chapters of their lives: turning a school bus into a tiny home and living in it as a family.

What started as a longtime dream became a real-life adventure filled with DIY projects, creative problem-solving, unexpected challenges, and unforgettable memories. From building bunk beds and maximizing a tiny living space to finding creative ways to save money, we share what it was actually like to build and live in our skoolie.

But this conversation goes beyond school bus conversions and tiny home living.

We discuss how living in a small space changed our perspective on family life, why a simpler lifestyle helped us become more intentional, and what we learned about pursuing unconventional dreams even when other people don't understand them.

We also get honest about the challenges of bus life, the DIY decisions we would approach differently, and whether we would do it all over again.

Most importantly, we talk about why you shouldn't spend your entire life waiting for the perfect moment to pursue something you've always wanted to do. Sometimes, the experience is worth it even when things don't turn out exactly as planned.

Whether you're researching a school bus conversion, dreaming about tiny home living, interested in alternative lifestyles, or simply looking for inspiration to do something different with your life, we hope our experience gives you something to think about.

Because sometimes the greatest regret isn't trying something and discovering it wasn't for you. It's spending your entire life wondering what would have happened if you had tried.

Welcome to We're Gonna Cuddle After This Podcast, where husband and wife Michael Riggs and Carli Riggs talk about family, marriage, personal growth, unconventional living, and the experiences that shape our lives.

Subscribe for more honest conversations about marriage, family life, lifestyle choices, and pursuing a life that reflects what matters most to you.

TIMESTAMPS

00:00 — Introduction and family life behind the scenes

05:55 — We lived in a school bus: Our skoolie story

06:16 — What is a skoolie? School bus conversion explained

07:02 — Why we stopped living in our converted school bus

08:52 — How we became interested in tiny homes and bus life

09:41 — The cost of building a skoolie and tiny home

10:40 — How we found our school bus conversion project
12:44 — Faith, unexpected opportunities, and making our dream happen

15:18 — Building a school bus tiny home from the ground up

17:42 — DIY skoolie mistakes and lessons we learned

20:21 — School bus conversion tips: Why cutting corners can backfire

22:14 — Creative small-space living and repurposing furniture

24:27 — What bus life taught us about family, simplicity, and gratitude

28:23 — Living unconventionally and pursuing dreams despite criticism

29:07 — Why we stopped telling everyone our plans and goals

31:16 — Why you should stop waiting and start pursuing your dreams

32:53 — Our favorite memories from living in a school bus

35:11 — Building a home together and making a dream come true

36:07 — Is bus life worth it? Why taking the leap matters

Michael’s Website - https://www.michaelriggsofficial.com

Disclaimer: The advice provided in this episode is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical, psychological, or mental health advice. Please consult a licensed healthcare professional for personalized guidance.

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Sometimes, one personal discovery changes the way you think about your health, your children, and the life you're building together as a family. Welcome to We're Gonna Cuddle After This, the husband-and-wife podcast hosted by Michael Riggs and Carli Riggs. We talk about marriage, parenting, family life, personal experiences, and the decisions that shape the way we live.

In this episode, we share the story of how our family went gluten-free, the health struggles that led us to make that decision, and how it changed our approach to raising our children and managing our household.

Michael shares his experiences with migraines, brain fog, digestive problems, and other struggles that he noticed improving after eliminating gluten. Carli explains how she came to make similar dietary changes and how our family's experiences influenced the decisions we made for our children.

We also discuss why we became more intentional about the ingredients in our food, our concerns about artificial food dyes, and how we approach health and everyday family life.

But this conversation goes beyond what we eat. It's about paying attention to your family's needs, questioning your assumptions, making informed decisions, and being intentional about the environment you're creating for your children.

Thanks for watching, and we'll see you in the next episode!

Michael's Website - https://www.michaelriggsofficial.com

Watch on YouTube - https://youtu.be/oSIPTB6m0d8?si=4O_i2R9eK9onGAgI

TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 — The Health Experiences That Changed Our Perspective

07:17 — Why Our Family Decided to Go Gluten-Free

08:35 — What Gluten Is and Why Food Labels Matter

10:18 — How Our Health Experiences Influenced Our Parenting

13:42 — What It's Like to Raise a Completely Gluten-Free Family

14:25 — Our Concerns About Wheat and Food Ingredients

17:10 — Why We Take Our Family's Dietary Choices Seriously

20:28 — Common Misconceptions About Gluten-Free Living

25:18 — Making Healthier Family Choices Without Overspending

30:39 — How We Adapt Our Favorite Family Foods

35:12 — Why We Pay Attention to Artificial Food Dyes

40:12 — Practical Ways to Make More Intentional Food Choices

44:03 — What We've Learned From Years of Gluten-Free Living

47:01 — Our Personal Experiences With Migraines and Brain Fog

48:22 — Our Advice for Families Considering Dietary Changes

Disclaimer: The advice provided in this episode is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical, psychological, or mental health advice. Please consult a licensed healthcare professional for personalized guidance. The information in this episode is left up to the viewer's discernment and their own choices to get the results they desire.

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What makes the happiest couples different from everyone else? ❤️

In this episode of We're Gonna Cuddle After This, Michael and Carli Riggs share five habits that help couples build a happier, healthier, and more connected marriage.

From sharing a vision for your future to supporting each other's dreams, communicating through disagreements, maintaining physical affection, and remembering to have fun together, these marriage tips can help you strengthen your relationship and reconnect with your spouse.

Whether you've been married for years, are raising children together, or simply want to build a stronger relationship, this conversation offers practical advice you can start using today.

IN THIS EPISODE:

• Why happy couples share dreams and goals for their future
• How supporting your spouse's ambitions strengthens your marriage
• How to handle disagreements without building resentment
• Why daily affection and physical touch matter
• Why your spouse should also be your best friend
• How to create simple, fun at-home date nights
• Why you should never stop dating your spouse or encouraging each other

Michael Riggs is a marriage coach and the author of Warrior Husband. Together with his wife, Carli, he hosts We're Gonna Cuddle After This, a married-couple podcast about marriage, relationships, parenting, family life, and everything that comes with building a life together.

Timestamps:

00:00 What Makes a Happy Marriage?

02:05 Funny Relationship and Family Video Reactions

08:31 5 Things the Happiest Couples Do Differently

09:28 Share Dreams and a Vision for Your Future

12:51 Support Each Other's Goals and Dreams

16:11 Communicate Better and Handle Conflict

20:54 Make Physical Affection a Daily Habit

23:52 Be Best Friends and Have Fun Together

25:17 Easy At-Home Date Night Ideas for Couples

30:12 The 5 Habits of Happy Couples Recapped

Michael’s Website - https://www.michaelriggsofficial.com

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