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Starting Over at 50: Friendships, Marriage & Finding Your People Again

Starting Over in your 50's isn't just physical - It's relational. Friendships change. Marriage Deepens. And Finding Your People again takes Courage. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram Email us at okies918@yahoo.com Check out Laurel's Book: Laughing Through the Tears at laughingthroughthetearsbook.com

Building Life, Marriage, and Business Together

In this episode, Paul and Laurel sit down with Kevin and Sandy Burr to talk about Marriage, building a business together, and raising a family without a manual. From navigating challenges to staying aligned through seasons of growth, this conversation is full of real life insight, honesty, and encouragement for couples playing the long game. Be sure to listen through the end there is a bonus segment - live blooper. #Kevin&SandyBurr #Laughingthroughthetearsbook

Starting Over at 50: The Road Back to the Marine Corp Marathon

Starting over isn’t easy—especially in your 50s. In this episode, Paul and Laurel get real about returning to training for the Marine Corps Marathon—the aches, the setbacks, the mental battles, and the small wins that keep them going. They talk about the pain of rebuilding endurance, the discipline it takes to stay consistent, and the powerful moments when everything clicks and the runner’s high takes over. This is a conversation about resilience, marriage, and choosing to do hard things together—no matter your age.

Happy Easter and Happy Birthday JP

We take a moment to check in and wish everyone a Happy Easter, shout out a Happy Birthday to our oldest son Jordan Palladino and provide updates and share that guests will be joining us starting later this month. We have an Intro Song!!!

Win the Day, Build the Life Small wins. Daily choices. Real momentum.

In this episode of A Couple of Okies Doing Life, Paul and Laurel talk about the power of stacking wins—the small, consistent choices that build strong marriages, steady faith, and lasting momentum. From everyday habits to long-term goals, they share how choosing discipline over motivation and consistency over perfection can completely change your trajectory. If you’ve been feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or waiting for a big moment to turn things around, this episode is your reminder: you don’t need a dramatic shift—you need a decision today. Because when you stack the small wins… you start winning the long game. stacking wins • small wins big results • consistency vs motivation • daily habits success • marriage advice podcast • long term success mindset • personal growth habits • discipline over motivation • building momentum in life • faith and consistency • marriage growth tips • habits that change your life • goal setting and discipline • how to stay consistent • mindset for success • building a strong marriage • daily routines for success • couple podcast life advice • intentional living podcast • A Couple of Okies Doing Life