EP 14 Date Night Q&A: A Fun Way To Reconnect With Your Spouse
Summary
In this episode of Over Dinner, Jarrod and Dr. Nikki discuss their podcast journey and share updates. They also play a game where they ask each other questions from the conversation set: Healthier Together: Conversations For Creating Your Healthiest, Happiest Life by Liz Moody They talk about topics like well-being, spirituality, changing opinions and values, favorite activities with friends, and the pursuit of happiness. In this conversation, Jarrod and Nikki discuss various topics related to happiness, fear, legacy, self-improvement, travel experiences, and the meaning of life. They reflect on the importance of being present and fulfilled in order to achieve happiness. They also explore the idea of eliminating fear and how it would allow them to pursue their passions, such as music. Legacy is discussed as something beyond wealth, focusing on making an impact in their home and raising their children to make a positive impact as well. They also talk about the challenges of getting older and the excitement of rediscovering oneself. The conversation highlights the significance of communication, emotional intelligence, and self-awareness in creating a better world. Lastly, they discuss the impact of their family's relationship with health on their own lives.
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Jarrod and Dr. Nikki express gratitude for their listeners and ask for support by subscribing and leaving reviews.
They discuss their dinner, which is chicken tortilla soup, and mention that they will share the recipe in the show notes.
Jarrod received a projector as a Father's Day gift, and they plan to watch movies on their screen porch.
They introduce a game where they ask each other questions created by Liz Moody.
Jarrod talks about the importance of meditation in his life and how it has helped him connect with his emotions.
They discuss the Nik Nak shop, which is a shop that sells podcast equipment, autism life stuff, mom gear, and more.
Jarrod and Dr. Nikki share their favorite activities to do with friends and recall a memorable trip to Italy.
They talk about their changing opinions and values, including the importance of vulnerability and the shift in their views on money.
Jarrod expresses his struggle in having deep conversations with male friends, and Dr. Nikki suggests ways to approach the situation.
They discuss the meaning of happiness and whether it is worth pursuing.
Jarrod and Dr. Nikki end the episode with a discussion about presence and the pursuit of fulfillment. Happiness is our default state, and all other emotions create noise and chaos.
Eliminating fear would allow individuals to pursue their passions and take risks.
Legacy is not just about wealth, but about making an impact in one's home and raising children to make a positive impact as well.
Getting older brings the opportunity to rediscover oneself and shed the things that no longer serve us.
Communication, emotional intelligence, and self-awareness are key to creating a better world.
Family's relationship with health can impact one's own approach to health and well-being.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Podcast Focus
00:00 Playing 'Q&A' Game
04:35 Discussing Well-being and Spirituality
16:51 Sharing Compliments and Struggles
23:01 The Power of Deep Conversations and Navigating Social Environments
26:26 The Pursuit of Happiness and the Meaning of Fulfillment
29:34 Legacy Beyond Wealth: Making an Impact
37:28 Favorite Travel Experiences and the Excitement of Getting Older
43:19 Creating a Better World through Communication and Emotional Intelligence
45:29 Embracing Aging and Remembering Who We Are
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