What do you value—really value—as you grow older? Nancy and Matthew tackle that question by looking back on what their moms taught them, what they learned raising three kids, and how their outlook has changed now that the house is (mostly) quiet. Expect stories about Italian grandmas, car seats on school buses, parenting wins (and fails), and how growth never stops—whether you're 37 years married or just figuring out dinner plans. This one’s full of laughs, lessons, and love.

Takeaways:

• As we progress through life, our fundamental values evolve, reflecting our growth and experiences.
• The teachings and sacrifices of our mothers profoundly shape our perspectives on love and family.
• Parenting presents both triumphs and challenges, with each experience contributing to our understanding of resilience.
• In this quieter stage of life, we focus on nurturing deeper connections with our adult children and friends.

After 37 years of marriage, you learn to let some things go… and passive-aggressively bring up the rest on a podcast. In this episode, Nancy and Matthew take a hilarious tour through the land of pet peeves, exploring everyday irritations with humor, love, and just the right amount of sarcasm. Whether it’s red lights that refuse to sync, the mysterious male/female plumbing parts aisle, or the eternal “what’s for dinner?” standoff, they find a way to laugh through it—and maybe even learn something in the process. We all just need to let go of what really doesn’t matter. It’s a candid, funny, and all-too-relatable take on navigating life’s small irritations while staying connected, curious, and maybe even a little more chill.

Takeaways:

• After 37 years of marriage, we have learned the importance of letting go of trivial irritations and focusing on what truly matters in our relationship.
• In this episode, we humorously explore our pet peeves, ranging from traffic signals to the challenges of meal planning, highlighting the everyday frustrations many couples face.
• We discuss how communication plays a vital role in mitigating annoyances, emphasizing the need for patience and understanding between partners.
• The episode illustrates that while certain habits may irritate us, it's essential to approach these issues with love and humor, allowing for growth in our relationship.
• Through candid conversations, we reflect on how our perspectives on annoyances have evolved over time, suggesting that maturity often leads to greater tolerance.
• Ultimately, we conclude that shared laughter and open dialogue about our pet peeves can strengthen our connection, reminding us that we are in this together.

In this unfiltered episode, Nancy and Matthew dive deep into their messy, funny, and sometimes frustrating journey to better health. They share lessons from blood tests, body scans, fad diets, and functional medicine—and reveal what actually worked (and what absolutely didn’t).

Along the way, they talk about the emotional side of health, how to stay motivated when nothing seems to work, and why it’s essential to craft a sustainable lifestyle rather than chase another diet. Expect real talk about resistance bands, bread cravings, marriage teamwork, metabolism madness, and the occasional desperate experiment with apple cider vinegar.

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by health advice, frustrated by slow results, or just need a reminder that progress isn’t perfect—you’re in the right place.

Spoiler: It's not about perfection. It's about not giving up.