The Finding Time Podcast

Finding Time for Vacation

In this insightful episode of the Finding Time podcast, we delve into our family vacation experiences. We talk about everything from the anticipation, planning, and execution of our trips to how our travel dynamics changed after having children. Reflecting on our past adventures and pondering future ventures, we compare and contrast our childhood vacation experiences with our own expeditions today. This is a must-listen for families seeking to make their trips smoother and more enjoyable.
We address the challenge of long car journeys with kids and the strategies we've used to tackle them. Revisiting our past vacation experiences and future plans, we discuss the joys of spontaneous travel, and weigh up the pros and cons of having a permanent vacation home. Tune in to hear our candid thoughts on balancing family bonding with the desire for exploration.
Join us as we take you on a trip down memory lane, revisiting diverse trips, including our luxurious honeymoon and more humble, family-friendly excursions. We relive everything from our stay in an all-inclusive beach resort, unpredictable adventures at Deep Creek Lake, a few visits to Washington DC and Hershey, and our short-lived ownership of a vacation home in the Poconos. This episode is all about celebrating the unexpected, spontaneous moments that often become the most treasured memories.

Finding Time To Learn About Immune Health

Welcome to an illuminating episode of Finding Time podcast, dedicated to exploring exciting aspects of immune health. 
This episode sheds light on how knowledge of health and hygiene can be instilled in children in an engaging, fun, yet thoroughly educative manner. Additionally, we bring to you the latest trends in immune health, covering exciting topics like cold plunges and saunas.
Learn some fun buzzwords like "exercise mimicry", Cytokines, & Immune Memory. 
We also discuss the very controversial topic of how often you should bath your children.
Our lively discussions also encompass the impact of daily lifestyle habits on immune health. We share personal anecdotes, research insights, and a bouquet of tips from highlighting the vital role of sleep and immunity linkages to discussing natural immune-boosting foods, our conversation touches upon many facets of immune health.
So tune in, learn, debunk myths, and embrace the simplicity of staying healthy!

Finding Time to Get Outdoors (1000 Hours Challenge)

Episode 12 embarks on an adventure of finding time to embrace the great outdoors. Our discussion is inspired by the challenge of spending 1000 hours outdoors, a task that may seem daunting but holds great significance in physical, mental, and cognitive health.
We trace our journey of becoming more outdoorsy which had inevitable struggles of juggling weather conditions and safety concerns that arise with young children. We unpack the distinction between being 'outside people' and 'outdoorsy people' and share personal experiences. We also reflect on the importance of exposing children to outdoor activities from a young age and the remarkable growth that ensues.
Learn a lesson or two as we recap some findings that underscore the extensive benefits of being outdoors. Improved cognitive functioning, enhanced physical health, and tackling mental health issues like depression and anxiety are few benefits detailed here. We also bring attention to the positive impact of vitamin D and reducing cortisol levels that manage stress in our bodies. 
Find out the background and features of the "1000 Hours Outdoor Challenge"
From setting realistic outdoor goals to embracing the essence of various natural practices like Norway's 'Friluftsliv' and Japan's 'Shinrin-yoku,' this episode is a treasure trove of information on becoming more outdoorsy. If you're looking to infuse nature into your lifestyle or interested in the health benefits of outdoor activities, this episode is a must-listen.

Finding Time to Start a Podcast EP1 (Updated Audio)

Finding Time is our attempt to dedicate part of each week and let other people listen in on a conversation as we try to Connect, Dream, Laugh, & Grow. This first episode will hopefully not be our last and not be our best, but it's a start. Today we covered some basic background as to why we wanted to start a podcast and discuss a few interesting data points from research on why it's so important to find quality time together as a married couple. 

Finding Time to Talk About Social Media Worries

Welcome to the 11th episode of the Finding Time podcast where we finally talk about our main concerns surrounding social media and will subsequentially post about it on social media! 
Our main focus is on 2 of the biggest critics of tech & social media: The Social Dilemma (2020 Netflix Documentary) and non-fiction book The Anxious Generation (from Dr Jonathan Haidt). 
In this compelling episode, we go beyond the surface and question the ethical implications of technology's impact on our own minds and our children's minds. Most importantly, we talk through all the ways tech hurts our kids and what we as parents can do about it.  
It's not all doom & gloom, but we need to start a movement of parents because the companies and systems around them (financial and political) will only lead us further down a spiraling drain. 

Finding Time to Talk about Personality Types & Love Languages

Welcome to the 10th episode of the Finding Time Podcast. For a special occasion, Chelsey mostly leads this episode and the power clearly goes to her head as she tries to have some fun at Dan's expense. Today we delve into a  the intricacies of personality types, love languages, and how they impact our day to day relationships with our loved ones, family members, and coworkers.
Our main word of caution is that this topic is fun, but never let a test result define you. These traits and skills are meant to guide and inform your decision making, not control your life or define you too narrowly. 
Laugh with us as we dig into the 5 love languages and try to guess what our own languages are (both are very obvious). 
Hopefully this is both informative and entertaining to help you along your growth journey and allow you to be more self aware of your own psychological tendencies and blind spots!

Finding Time to Have A Weekly Meeting With Your Partner

Listen in this week as we discuss a growing trend of having a weekly meeting with your partner or spouse. This concept has a lot of benefits for working parents, dual income households, or any couple that wants to become more organized!
There are plenty of great templates available for free online so we talk about a few of the basic concepts you'll see in these agenda plans and how they can benefit our own life.
The concept has a lot of upside to get aligned with your partner and plan each week to be prepared for every important calendar event, ongoing projects or plans, and one of our favorite topics of finances. Also, find out why it's helpful to have these check ins and ask what else you can do to support each other for the coming week. 

Finding Time to Plan for Emergencies

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In our latest discussion, we recap our failure in navigating a 32-hour power outage with 2 toddlers and our infant twins. Learn from our mistakes as we detail the moments of frustration, humorous incidents, and the insights we gained through such a challenging time. We'll share the list from FEMA on basic guidelines for emergency preparedness and good tips for families to begin getting their homes and children prepared for any emergency. 
While researching emergency preparedness tips, it is a slippery slope into full blown prepping and conspiracy theories. Dan lists off the funniest conspiracies that he has come across and gets her blind reaction to whether they have some believability or if it's all nonsense. 

Finding Time to Connect about Money

On this episode of the Finding Time podcast, we connect on one of our favorite & most requested subjects, MONEY! 
Discover the line that people hesitate to cross when it comes to disclosing their income, explore the misconceptions around economic class, and learn valuable tips for having open, non-judgmental income-related discussions. 
We also address financial compatibility among couples across different generations. You’ll learn why more than 20% of couples consider financial matters as their primary challenge, and get practical tips for overcoming these difficulties. 
Explore budgeting methods from old school, physical cash & envelop methods up to modern digital options.  Gain crucial tips for categorizing expenses, planning for unforeseen expenses, adhering to the 50-30-20 rule of budgeting, and maintaining a balance between essentials and discretionary spending. With anecdotes, crisp advice, and relevant statistics, we aim to improve your financial understanding and promote money management endeavors.

Finding Time to Talk About COVID Babies & Our NICU Experience

In our latest chat, Chelsey finds out that we have 3 COVID babies, not just 1 and we dig into some early data points about this youngest generation of kids, which apparently has a name (Gen Alpha). There are a lot of anecdotal signs of future issues with all kids who developed through COVID but we try to focus on the youngest children in the same age bracket as our little ones. We discuss some of the more concerning aspects of development in these babies as well as where the research is headed. We also reflect on our month long journey while our twins were in the NICU and hopefully provide some positive thoughts for anyone who has gone through the same experience.