Reality Check: Love, Life & Little Ones

Stephen & Abigail
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Welcome to the "Reality Check", where we dive into the joys and challenges of married life with a candid look at love, life, and parenting two young boys.Join us as we navigate the ups, downs, and unexpected turns of building a family together plus more!Follow us on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/realitycheckthepod/

  1. Mar 26

    Episode 59: Two Worlds, One Week Apart

    While one parent explored the buzzing streets of Hong Kong with the boys, while the other held down the fort at home—solo. In this episode, we reunite to swap stories from our very different weeks: her adventures, chaos, and discoveries abroad, and my surprisingly eventful (and occasionally lonely) time at home. It’s a candid, funny, and honest look at what happens when life pulls you in different directions—temporarily.  We'd love to hear any comments or feedback!

    29 min

  2. Mar 11

    Episode 58: We’re Fine, It’s Just Trauma

    Growing up, a lot of things seemed normal… until we became adults. In this podcast, we revisit childhood memories, unpacks trauma, and shares both hilarious and serious stories about family, healing, and self-awareness. We'd love to hear any comments or feedback!

    37 min

  3. Feb 25

    Episode 57: What’s Actually Stressing Us Out

    In this episode, we get honest about what’s been weighing on us lately — from daily pressures to bigger life stress. We talk about how stress shows up differently for each of us, how it affects our mood and day to day life, and the practical ways we manage and control it before it controls us. We'd love to hear any comments or feedback!

    31 min

  4. Feb 18

    Episode 56: Happy Valentine's Day & 12 Year Anniversary!

    In this episode - we breakdown our Valentines day celebration and 12 year anniversary. We stayed at a hotel completely free with amazing goodies in exchange or marketing content - what better way to celebrate Valentines day and 12 years together as a family!   We'd love to hear any comments or feedback!

    25 min

  5. Feb 11

    Episode 55: Let's Talk About Spicing Things Up!

    Spicing things up doesn't have to be R-rated. In this episode, we discuss how we can spicy things up in our marriage by doing practical, fun, and adventures ways while spending quality time with each other. We'd love to hear any comments or feedback!

    29 min

  6. Feb 4

    Episode 54: Lunchboxes, Late Nights & the End of School Holiday Chaos

    School holidays are fun… until they end. In this episode, we talk about the mad scramble of going back to school—resetting routines, surviving lunch prep, and adjusting from holiday chaos to school-day structure. From packed lunches to tired parents, we share the honest, everyday reality of getting back into the school groove. We'd love to hear any comments or feedback!

    18 min

  7. Jan 27

    Episode 53: The Year that was 2016!

    Ten years ago, life looked very different. In this episode, we sit down to reminisce about 2016—sharing personal memories, big life moments, and the events that made that year unforgettable. It’s a laid-back conversation about nostalgia, growth, and how time has a funny way of reshaping everything.  We'd love to hear any comments or feedback!

    28 min

  8. Jan 21

    Episode 52: The Couple Hot Seat 🔥Part 2

    This week, we ask each other rapid-fire questions to get to know each other a little better—from everyday preferences to fun favorites (yes, including our go-to bubble tea orders). Get to know us better while having a few laughs along the way.  We'd love to hear any comments or feedback!

    38 min
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Welcome to the "Reality Check", where we dive into the joys and challenges of married life with a candid look at love, life, and parenting two young boys.Join us as we navigate the ups, downs, and unexpected turns of building a family together plus more!Follow us on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/realitycheckthepod/

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