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This week's episode is about kids going back to school! Meagan and Jeff talk about big changes in their household and what it means for them in a new season of life. Jeff feels the changes as the oldest starts middle school. Meagan comes up with the perfect 3 point episode on the spot. We hope all of the teachers and students have had a great start to the year - and to all the parents out there, we can do it! Take a minute to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts. Thank you! Follow us Instagram: @schtickless Email us with thoughts, comments, encouragement, or good vibes. schtickless@gmail.com Artwork by: @halfcaffdesigns Music appears courtesy of Leo Goes Grr: Intro: Manhattan from the album Almost Fiction Outro: Sunset, OK from the ep We'll Come Back for You

This week's episode is about processing grief after a loss. Meagan and Jeff wrap up their series on grief giving tips and advice on what to do after the loss as life continues on. Jeff gets emotional quoting a Marvel tv show. Meagan gives some great advice on carrying grief forward in life. Thank you for joining us for this series. We hope it has been meaningful to you. Please share it with someone you think might appreciate it as well. Take a minute to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts. Thank you! Follow us Instagram: @schtickless Email us with thoughts, comments, encouragement, or good vibes. schtickless@gmail.com Artwork by: @halfcaffdesigns Music appears courtesy of Leo Goes Grr: Intro: Anchor from the album Almost Fiction Outro: Anchor from the album Almost Fiction

This week's episode is on talking to kids about death. Meagan and Jeff share some of their experience about talking to kids about death - but really dive into some advice from a neuro-based parenting method on age-appropriate ways to tell kids someone they love has died. Jeff reflects on the value of sharing the process with his kids. Meagan shares about the need to feeling process our feelings to work through grief. Take a minute to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts. Thank you! Follow us Instagram: @schtickless Email us with thoughts, comments, encouragement, or good vibes. schtickless@gmail.com Artwork by: @halfcaffdesigns Music appears courtesy of Leo Goes Grr: Intro: Anchor from the album Almost Fiction Outro: Anchor from the album Almost Fiction

Thank you for listening to a special Saturday edition of Schtickless. This episode is part of the GRIEF series but is not essential listening if you want to wait for the next one. In this episode Jeff shares reflections and the story of the last six weeks with his dad. TRIGGER WARNINGS: Death. Cancer. Grief. Loss. Medical Stuff. If you knew my dad, please do something kind in his memory today. This episode is a personal way of talking about how proud of my mom, sister, family, and dad I am. It was the toughest 6 weeks of our life and we did it together. We still miss dad everyday but are so glad we got some time to say goodbye. Take a minute to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts. Thank you! Follow us Instagram: @schtickless Email us with thoughts, comments, encouragement, or good vibes. schtickless@gmail.com Artwork by: @halfcaffdesigns Music appears courtesy of Leo Goes Grr: Intro: Anchor from the album Almost Fiction Outro: Anchor from the album Almost Fiction

This week's episode is on anticipatory grief. WARNING: This episode deals with cancer, death, loss, and grief. We know these are heavy emotions and triggers. We understand if you have to sit this one out - or put it aside until you want to give it a try. We'll be here when you're ready. Meagan and Jeff start a new series on grief talking about their personal experience with anticipatory grief. Jeff reflects on taking small moments to feel the grief before stepping into everyday life. Meagan talks about the power of feeling and processing emotions. Saturday, July 20th we will upload the full transcript of Jeff's processing of grief from the time leading up to John's death. Take a minute to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts. Thank you! Follow us Instagram: @schtickless Email us with thoughts, comments, encouragement, or good vibes. schtickless@gmail.com Artwork by: @halfcaffdesigns Music appears courtesy of Leo Goes Grr: Intro: Anchor from the album Almost Fiction Outro: Anchor from the album Almost Fiction

This week's episode is about patriotism! Meagan and Jeff reflect on celebrating July 4th as tired, geriatric millennials. Jeff is spicy about money in politics and the failures of the two party system. Meagan wants to build true community and be able to have the weird conversations with her friends and neighbors. Here is the most updated, interactive Media Bias Chart - check it out HERE Take a minute to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts. Thank you! Follow us Instagram: @schtickless Email us with thoughts, comments, encouragement, or good vibes. schtickless@gmail.com Artwork by: @halfcaffdesigns Music appears courtesy of Leo Goes Grr: Intro: Manhattan from the album Almost Fiction Outro: Sunset, OK from the ep We'll Come Back for You

This week's episode is about a wedding anniversary! Meagan and Jeff celebrate their 16th wedding anniversary and share tips for making your marriage better! Jeff confesses his love for his Xbox (and Meagan!). Meagan helps couples discern the difference between anecdotal and universal advice for newlyweds. Take a minute to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts. Thank you! Follow us Instagram: @schtickless Email us with thoughts, comments, encouragement, or good vibes. schtickless@gmail.com Artwork by: @halfcaffdesigns Music appears courtesy of Leo Goes Grr: Intro: Manhattan from the album Almost Fiction Outro: Sunset, OK from the ep We'll Come Back for You

This week's episode is about LIVE music! Meagan and Jeff talk about their love of live music and the ways we consume music throughout history. Jeff talks about 8-tracks and devices to trick your car's cassette player. Meagan explains where Maslow stole his hierarchy from. What collective effervescence moments have you had? Let us know! Take a minute to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts. Thank you! Follow us Instagram: @schtickless Email us with thoughts, comments, encouragement, or good vibes. schtickless@gmail.com Artwork by: @halfcaffdesigns Music appears courtesy of Leo Goes Grr: Intro: Manhattan from the album Almost Fiction Outro: Sunset, OK from the ep We'll Come Back for You

This week's episode is about SUMMER! Meagan and Jeff share some quick tips, tricks, and ideas to make your summer even better. Meagan tries to get the podcast sponsored by a shaving cream company. Jeff shares his love of the library (again!). What tips and tricks do you have for your summer? Let us know! Take a minute to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts. Thank you! Follow us Instagram: @schtickless Email us with thoughts, comments, encouragement, or good vibes. schtickless@gmail.com Artwork by: @halfcaffdesigns Music appears courtesy of Leo Goes Grr: Intro: Manhattan from the album Almost Fiction Outro: Sunset, OK from the ep We'll Come Back for You

This episode is the final week of our series on PARENTING. Meagan and Jeff wrap up their series on their parenting philosophy talking about their ultimate goal for their teenagers and grown kids. Jeff gets emotional about being a dad. Meagan shares the ultimate hope and goal for kids who are still trying to figure life out. We hope that you have enjoyed this series - if you got any ideas from it OR have any ideas for US - please let us know! Take a minute to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts. Thank you! Follow us Instagram: @schtickless Email us with thoughts, comments, encouragement, or good vibes. schtickless@gmail.com Artwork by: @halfcaffdesigns Music appears courtesy of Leo Goes Grr: Intro: Manhattan from the album Almost Fiction Outro: Sunset, OK from the ep We'll Come Back for You

This episode is week 23 of our series on PARENTING. Meagan and Jeff continue their parenting series by diving into the important foundational ideas they keep in mind while parenting big kids. Jeff gives his opinion on how respect should work. Meagan gets honest about preparing for the weird questions that kids are going to ask. What are some weird questions you've gotten from your kiddos? Qhat are some natural consequences you've seen on this journey? Let us know! We want to reiterate that this series is about the choices we have made and that we understand that life looks different for everyone. We share these choices with zero judgement and hope that you can feel confident in your choices but also in the choice to sometimes take tips from other places - just like we did (mostly Bluey!). We also hope to see you back even if you aren't parenting any kiddos - because where we go from here has a lot to do with who we are as people and what we have learned and are learning about life. Stay and join the conversation with us. Take a minute to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts. Thank you! Follow us Instagram: @schtickless Email us with thoughts, comments, encouragement, or good vibes. schtickless@gmail.com Artwork by: @halfcaffdesigns Music appears courtesy of Leo Goes Grr: Intro: Manhattan from the album Almost Fiction Outro: Sunset, OK from the ep We'll Come Back for You

This episode is short interlude from our parenting series as Meagan dives into what may be one of the greatest episodes of kids tv ever made. Meagan shares her heart about the penultimate episode of Bluey, The Sign. Jeff was out of town this week so Meagan watched a new episode of Bluey with the kids - and then everyone was crying?! Meagan talks about why this episode is so important not just for kids - but for all of us. What did you think of The Sign?! Let us know! Listen to Lazarus Drug by Meg Washington Take a minute to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts. Thank you! Follow us Instagram: @schtickless Email us with thoughts, comments, encouragement, or good vibes. schtickless@gmail.com Artwork by: @halfcaffdesigns Music appears courtesy of Leo Goes Grr: Intro: Manhattan from the album Almost Fiction Outro: Sunset, OK from the ep We'll Come Back for You

This episode is week 2 of our series on PARENTING. Meagan and Jeff continue their parenting series by diving into some of the truths that helped them through the toddler phase! Meagan talks about the relationship between raising kids and re-evaluating yourself. Jeff lays out his own struggle between being comfortable and parenting choices. What are some of your favorite toddler stories from your kids or your own growing up? Let us know! We want to reiterate that this series is about the choices we have made and that we understand that life looks different for everyone. We share these choices with zero judgement and hope that you can feel confident in your choices but also in the choice to sometimes take tips from other places - just like we did (mostly Bluey!). We also hope to see you back even if you aren't parenting any kiddos - because where we go from here has a lot to do with who we are as people and what we have learned and are learning about life. Stay and join the conversation with us. Take a minute to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts. Thank you! Follow us Instagram: @schtickless Email us with thoughts, comments, encouragement, or good vibes. schtickless@gmail.com Artwork by: @halfcaffdesigns Music appears courtesy of Leo Goes Grr: Intro: Manhattan from the album Almost Fiction Outro: Sunset, OK from the ep We'll Come Back for You

This week we start a four part series on PARENTING. Meagan and Jeff start a new series on parenting and dive into the neuroscience of how they raised their babies in part 1. Meagan shares the purpose behind the parenting choices that we have made as we raised t kids. Jeff gets emotional and stays emotional the whole time talking about his babies (that aren't babies anymore!). What choices did you make for parenting that worked best for you? We want to reiterate that this series is about the choices we have made and that we understand that life looks different for everyone. We share these choices with zero judgement and hope that you can feel confident in your choices but also in the choice to sometimes take tips from other places - just like we did (mostly Bluey!). We also hope to see you back even if you aren't parenting any kiddos - because where we go from here has a lot to do with who we are as people and what we have learned and are learning about life. Stay and join the conversation with us. Take a minute to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts. Thank you! Follow us Instagram: @schtickless Email us with thoughts, comments, encouragement, or good vibes. schtickless@gmail.com Artwork by: @halfcaffdesigns Music appears courtesy of Leo Goes Grr: Intro: Manhattan from the album Almost Fiction Outro: Sunset, OK from the ep We'll Come Back for You

This week we wrap up our two part series on CLUTTER. Meagan and Jeff give practical tips for processing through letting go of clutter you don't need. Meagan talks about hoping to instill this ability to declutter in her kids. Jeff admits he knows that this is a continual process that he has to try to get better at! What tips have worked for you? Let us know! Take a minute to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts. Thank you! Follow us Instagram: @schtickless Email us with thoughts, comments, encouragement, or good vibes. schtickless@gmail.com Artwork by: @halfcaffdesigns Music appears courtesy of Leo Goes Grr: Intro: Manhattan from the album Almost Fiction Outro: Sunset, OK from the ep We'll Come Back for You

This week we start a two part series on CLUTTER. Meagan and Jeff talk about how we end up with so much stuff. Meagan talks about how scarcity leads us to keep things we might not need to hold on to. Jeff dives into why it's not the stuff - but maybe more the time it represents that makes it hard to let go. Why do you think you end up with so much stuff? Let us know! Take a minute to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts. Thank you! Follow us Instagram: @schtickless Email us with thoughts, comments, encouragement, or good vibes. schtickless@gmail.com Artwork by: @halfcaffdesigns Music appears courtesy of Leo Goes Grr: Intro: Manhattan from the album Almost Fiction Outro: Sunset, OK from the ep We'll Come Back for You

This week's random topic is on video games and the mystical changing of the clock! Meagan and Jeff take a break between series to talk about a few random topics on their mind and give a little bit of a tease for the series starting next week. Jeff shares his new hyperfixation - while Meagan talks about what it is like to live with a Helldiver. Meagan also tries to quiz Jeff on the history of DST. What did you think of the TIME series? Let us know! Next week we start a series on STUFF. Not just random stuff but our actual physical possessions. Can't wait to talk to you about it. Take a minute to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts. Thank you! Follow us Instagram: @schtickless Email us with thoughts, comments, encouragement, or good vibes. schtickless@gmail.com Artwork by: @halfcaffdesigns Music appears courtesy of Leo Goes Grr: Intro: Manhattan from the album Almost Fiction Outro: Sunset, OK from the ep We'll Come Back for You

Meagan and Jeff wrap up the Time series talking about the most fun way to spend time - leisure.

This is the second week of our series on TIME. We focus on the time we spend WORKING. Meagan and Jeff talk about the philosophy and perspective on work from a geriatric millennial's point of view. It's a little sad, but ends with some hope! How would you change work? How does work fit into your life? Let us know! Take a minute to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts. Thank you! Follow us Instagram: @schtickless Email us with thoughts, comments, encouragement, or good vibes. schtickless@gmail.com Artwork by: @halfcaffdesigns Music appears courtesy of Leo Goes Grr: Intro: Manhattan from the album Almost Fiction Outro: Sunset, OK from the ep We'll Come Back for You Thank you for listening and joining us. We are excited to be back!

This is the first week of our series on TIME. We focus on our struggles with SLEEP! Meagan and Jeff talk about the demonization of rest, puritanical nonsense, revenge bedtime, anti-fraud suggestions, high school biology, and more. What is your sleep chronotype? Let us know! Sleep Chronotype Info Take a minute to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts. Thank you! Follow us Instagram: @schtickless Email us with thoughts, comments, encouragement, or good vibes. schtickless@gmail.com Artwork by: @halfcaffdesigns Music appears courtesy of Leo Goes Grr: Intro: Manhattan from the album Almost Fiction Outro: Sunset, OK from the ep We'll Come Back for You Thank you for listening and joining us. We are excited to be back!