Keeping up with the Watkins Podcast

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Keeping Up with the Watkins is a raw, real, and often hilarious look at marriage, parenting, and the beautiful chaos of family life. Hosted by Brei and Steven Watkins—married for 14 years and raising four kids—this podcast dives into the highs, lows, and everything in between. From parenting wins (and fails) to marriage moments, deep conversations, and plenty of laughs, no topic is off-limits. Buckle up, because keeping up with the Watkins is a wild ride!

  1. 06/13/2025

    WE ARE BACK!!! – Life Was LIFING

    The Watkins are back in action, y’all! After a much-needed break (because LIFE WAS LIFING), we’re jumping back on the mic to catch y’all up. This mini update episode is full of real talk, laughter, and a glimpse into the beautiful chaos that had us off the air. From sports to school to straight-up survival mode—here’s what’s been going on with the Watkins. We’ve missed you!

    15 min

  2. 05/08/2025

    EP 14: Mind Over Chaos – Protecting Your Mental Health in Parenthood

    In this episode, we dive deep into our personal journeys with mental health and how therapy has played a role in helping us show up better—for ourselves and for our family. We talk openly about what led us to seek therapy, what we’ve learned, and why taking care of your mind is just as important as anything else in parenthood. This conversation is raw, real, and a reminder that healing is possible—and necessary.

    43 min

  3. 05/05/2025

    EP13: Parenting in the Digital Age – Screens, Social Media, and Boundaries (Part 1)

    In this episode of Keeping Up with the Watkins, we’re diving into one of the biggest parenting challenges today—raising kids in a digital world. From screen time struggles to the pressure of social media, we open up about how we manage technology in our home, what boundaries we’ve had to set (and reset), and how we try to stay connected in a world full of distractions. Whether your kids are toddlers or teens, this one is for every parent trying to find balance.

    39 min

  4. 05/01/2025

    EP:12 “Our Toughest Year: How We Grew and Moved On” (Part 2)

    In this powerful continuation, we reflect on what came after the storm—navigating NICU life, the weight of the COVID year, and the emotional rollercoaster that tested our faith, marriage, and mindset. From hospital visits to home adjustments, we open up about how we found strength, healed together, and turned one of our hardest seasons into a chapter of growth, love, and resilience.

    35 min

  5. 04/28/2025

    EP: 11 Watkins Kids Takeover (with a Little Help from Mom & Dad)

    Today’s episode is a special one — the Watkins kids are running the show! Get ready for laughs, surprises, and some real talk as our kiddos take over the mic and give you a glimpse into life through their eyes. From silly rapid-fire questions to family stories and hilarious “This or That” games, it’s all fun and chaos — just the way we like it! Mom and Dad are tagging along to keep the peace (or at least try). Tune in for an episode full of heart, laughter, and a whole lot of personality!

    22 min

  6. 04/24/2025

    Episode 10: Our Hardest Year – The Toughest Season of Our Marriage (Part 1)

    In this raw and emotional episode, we open up about the year that nearly broke us—2020. From navigating a global pandemic to welcoming premature twins born three months early, we were deep in survival mode. We share the realities of NICU life, the fear and uncertainty we faced daily, and how our marriage was tested like never before. This is the beginning of one of the most defining seasons of our journey—one filled with tears, grit, and the kind of love that refuses to quit.

    44 min

  7. 04/21/2025

    EP: 9 Breaking Generational Cycles – How We’re Changing the Narrative (Part 2)

    In Part 2 of Breaking Generational Cycles, we dive deeper into how we’re actively rewriting the story for our family. From parenting with intention to unlearning toxic habits, we open up about the choices we’re making to create a healthier, more honest foundation for our kids. This episode is all about growth, grace, and the power of doing things differently—on purpose. Tune in and let’s break the cycle together.   #KeepingUpWithTheWatkins #GenerationalHealing #FamilyGrowth

    37 min

  8. 04/17/2025

    EP: 8 “Breaking Generational Cycles: What We Want to Change for Our Kids (Part 1)”

    In this powerful episode, Brei and Steven open up about the patterns, mindsets, and behaviors they grew up with—and the intentional choices they’re making to break those cycles for their own family. From discipline styles and emotional expression to finances and communication, they reflect on the things they’ve unlearned and how their childhood experiences shaped the parents they don’t want to be. This is the beginning of an honest, two-part conversation about healing, growth, and rewriting the narrative for the next generation of Watkins kids.

    52 min
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Keeping Up with the Watkins is a raw, real, and often hilarious look at marriage, parenting, and the beautiful chaos of family life. Hosted by Brei and Steven Watkins—married for 14 years and raising four kids—this podcast dives into the highs, lows, and everything in between. From parenting wins (and fails) to marriage moments, deep conversations, and plenty of laughs, no topic is off-limits. Buckle up, because keeping up with the Watkins is a wild ride!

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