Couple Things with Shawn and Andrew

quick note before we get into it- we had a little technical hiccup while recording this episode, so the audio may sound a bit off at times. we hope you still enjoy this fun throwback with us! 🫶

Dancing with the Stars is back, so obviously we had to talk about it. 🪩

We’re reacting to this season’s cast, the performances and everything that’s happened so far — while also taking a trip down memory lane to Shawn’s own time in the ballroom. From favorite memories and behind-the-scenes moments to what it’s like watching the show now after actually competing on it, there was a LOT to unpack.

Let us know who you’re rooting for this season and what you want us to talk about next! 🕺💃

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special forces is BACK and we’re officially debriefing every episode 👀

as former contestants, we’re breaking down episode 1 from a completely different perspective - what surprised us, what looked painfully familiar, what you don’t fully see on tv, and what was probably going through the recruits’ heads during those first challenges.

we’re talking first impressions, the toughest moments of the episode, who stood out, and all of the little details that brought us right back to our own special forces experience.

if you watched episode 1, come recap it with us and let us know what moment you want us to talk about next week! We're so excited!

Love you guys!
Shawn & Andrew
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we’re back in the world of special forces… thankfully from our couch this time 😂

every week, we’re breaking down the newest episode of special forces from the perspective of two people who have actually been through it. we’re talking about the moments that made us cringe, behind-the-scenes insight to each show, what’s even harder than it looks on tv, what brought back some VERY specific memories, and all the things we noticed that you might not catch unless you’ve been there.

plus, we’ll be making our predictions for what happens next so if you’re watching along this season, come debrief with us every week 👀

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(00:00) SPECIAL FORCES IS BACK!(03:50) what Special Forces does differently(10:14) what this new series will look like(12:11) our experience on season 4(18:10) what you don’t see + how you win(24:06) what we learned from Special Forces(26:55) what to expect this season(34:05) the different team dynamics(35:42) this season’s Special Forces cast(48:00) our predictions for this season
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what actually changes after having kids? from our marriage and friendships to our priorities, routines, and the little things we never saw coming, we’re talking about all the ways becoming parents has changed our lives. the good, the hard, the hilarious, and everything in between. what surprised us most, what we miss about life before kids, and what we wouldn’t trade for the world. what changed you the most after having kids? and if you don’t have kids, what do you think would change the most if you did?

love you guys!
shawn & andrew

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(00:00) 62 people under one roof: family reunion
(06:38) no more “selfishness”
(13:13) the identity shift
(16:30) marrying a “new person” + sharing your best friend
(20:48) a whole new number of tasks + styles
(23:50) “hyper-ultra-rigidness”
(26:00) appreciating time in a new way
(28:00) new worries + ambitions
(33:10) being intentional with our health
(34:13) how friendships change
(35:27) stress, control + risk
(36:40) how faith has changed
(37:25) how relationships with parents change
(39:00) what do I actually care about?
(40:25) kids are a delayed mirror
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We’re taking another trip down memory lane! This week, Shawn is looking back on what it was like turning pro at just 12 years old and sharing the stories, nerves, excitement, and little moments she still remembers from those early days in gymnastics.

What story do you want to hear next?!

Love you guys!
Shawn & Andrew

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(00:00) what it means to be a pro gymnast

(05:40) making it to the elite level

(09:00) receiving my first camp invitation

(16:00) the path to the national team

(24:10) my first day as a “pro”

(26:44) my first assignment

(33:27) quickly climbing the competition ranks

(36:40) getting scouted by agents

(40:11) “i already was very tired” — what does that mean?

(45:00) the stress and joy of the journey
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