Power Couples Series — Christy & John Denney — 2x Book Author, Food Blogger & Former NFL Player

Why We Moved to Nashville — And Why We're Moving Again!

Hosts: Timofey & Natalya DrozhzhinEpisode 18[00:00:00 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kBQeysGl198]] - Introduction[00:01:58 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kBQeysGl198&t=118s]] - The Search for a New State (Before Nashville)[00:04:06 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kBQeysGl198&t=246s]] - Why We Chose Nashville[00:05:38 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kBQeysGl198&t=338s]] - The Decision to Move (2020)[00:06:08 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kBQeysGl198&t=368s]] - Breaking Free from the "Slav Circle"[00:07:46 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kBQeysGl198&t=466s]] - Buying the Lot & Selling the Seattle House[00:10:00 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kBQeysGl198&t=600s]] - The Cross-Country Move: Finding a Builder[00:10:54 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kBQeysGl198&t=654s]] - Advice: Don't Downsize When You Move[00:11:40 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kBQeysGl198&t=700s]] - The Hardship of the First Year[00:12:37 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kBQeysGl198&t=757s]] - Finding the First Nashville House (The "Transitional" Home)[00:14:17 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kBQeysGl198&t=857s]] - Living in Airbnbs for Two Months[00:15:36 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kBQeysGl198&t=936s]] - Buying the Second Nashville House (The Current Home)[00:18:02 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kBQeysGl198&t=1082s]] - The Importance of Neighborhood & Schools[00:19:25 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kBQeysGl198&t=1165s]] - Selling the Current House (Off-Market)[00:21:54 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kBQeysGl198&t=1314s]] - We're Moving... Back to Our Old House![00:23:01 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kBQeysGl198&t=1381s]] - Why We Want a "Cozier" Home[00:25:40 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kBQeysGl198&t=1540s]] - The Next Season: Restarting & Refreshing[00:27:00 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kBQeysGl198&t=1620s]] - Explaining the "Why": A 5-Year Goal[00:28:23 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kBQeysGl198&t=1703s]] - The New House Goal: A Dedicated Studio[00:29:50 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kBQeysGl198&t=1790s]] - Designing the New Home for Hosting[00:31:14 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kBQeysGl198&t=1874s]] - Rapid Fire Q'n: Mistakes People Make When Moving?[00:34:00 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kBQeysGl198&t=2040s]] - Rapid Fire Q'n: Advice for Slavs Moving to a New State?[00:35:47 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kBQeysGl198&t=2147s]] - Is There Opportunity in Nashville?[00:39:00 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kBQeysGl198&t=2340s]] - The Impact of Moving on Family & Marriage

Power Couples Series — Christy & John Denney — 2x Book Author, Food Blogger & Former NFL Player

Power Couples Series — Christy & John Denney Her: Two-Time Book Author & Food Blogger Him: Former NFL Player for the Miami Dolphins Episode 17 Where to find Christy: the-girl-who-ate-everything.com (food blog) instagram.com/thegirlwho8everything/ Where to find John: 🤷‍♂️ Chapters: [00:00:00] - Meet Christy & John Denney: A Power Couple's Story [00:02:40] - Icebreaker: Who Spends More Money? [00:04:33] - Icebreaker: Who's the Rule Breaker? [00:05:47] - John's Story: From Colorado to the NFL [00:10:31] - The NFL Draft: An Undrafted Free Agent's Choice [00:15:06] - Christy's Story: From a Family of 10 to a Career in Coding [00:17:36] - Early Marriage, Kids, and Moving to Miami [00:18:56] - Navigating Life as an NFL Wife [00:21:23] - Learning from Family: Building a Strong Marriage [00:24:21] - The Birth of a Blog: The Girl Who Ate Everything [00:29:00] - Defining Success Beyond Money and Fame [00:30:15] - Balancing an NFL Career with a Young Family [00:39:53] - Parenting Philosophy: Raising Five Kids [00:47:16] - Life After the NFL: John's Transition [00:50:00] - A New Passion: John's Nutrition Coaching [00:55:54] - Marriage Advice for the Empty Nest Phase [00:59:00] - The Foundation of a Lasting Marriage: Selflessness & Faith [01:04:25] - Rapid Fire Q'n: Who Says Sorry First? [01:06:10] - Rapid Fire Q'n: Who's More Outgoing? [01:07:54] - Rapid Fire Q'n: Favorite Comfort Food? [01:09:55] - Rapid Fire Q'n: Who Cooks More Often? [01:10:22] - Rapid Fire Q'n: Who's More Goofy? [01:11:56] - Rapid Fire Q'n: Where Do You Shop? [01:14:06] - Rapid Fire Q'n: What's Your Guilty Pleasure? [01:14:30] - Conclusion

Power Couples Series — Elena & Dr. Jordan Davis — Influential Food Blogger & Top Cosmetic Dentist

Her: Influential Italian Food BloggerHim: Nation's Top Cosmetic DentistWhere to find Elena:- cucinabyelena.com (food blog)- instagram.com/cucinabyelena/Where to find Dr. Jordan Davis:- lucaaesthetic.com (his website)- instagram.com/drjordandavis_/ - tiktok.com/@drjordandavisChapters:[00:00:00] - Introduction[00:02:03] - Icebreaker: Fanciest Traveler & Speeding Habits[00:06:04] - Elena's Childhood: From Sardinia to Salt Lake City[00:14:27] - Jordan's Upbringing & Aspiring to be a Rock Star[00:16:26] - How Elena & Jordan Met in College[00:18:34] - Early Careers: From Costco to Teaching[00:22:27] - The Accidental Start of Elena's Food Blog[00:27:40] - How Social Media Launched Jordan's Dental Practice[00:30:00] - The "Celebrity Smiles" Viral Video Idea[00:33:07] - Juggling Successful Careers and Family Life[00:44:51] - The Secret to Their Marriage: Daily Walks[00:52:02] - Evolving Together Through Life and Business[00:55:31] - Rapid Fire Q'n: Who Spends More Money?[00:59:47] - Rapid Fire Q'n: Who Says Sorry First?[01:02:11] - Rapid Fire Q'n: Who is More Goofy?[01:03:40] - Rapid Fire Q'n: Who's More Likely to Commit a Crime?[01:07:40] - Rapid Fire Q'n: Who is the "Yes" Parent?[01:07:59] - What Does Retirement Look Like?[01:13:54] - Where to Find Elena & Jordan

Inside Our Parenting Journey — What Actually Worked (Or Not) 17 Years Later (Episode 15)

[00:00:00] - Introduction [00:01:31] - The Three Absolute Rules: No Stealing, Lying, or Hitting [00:03:46] - The Power of Keeping Your Word [00:07:27] - Creating Order in a Child's Environment [00:11:30] - Using Structure to Build Healthy Eating Habits [00:13:25] - From Commands to Questions: Empowering Older Kids [00:16:16] - Why Parents Must Be a Unified Team [00:21:06] - Navigating Different Parenting Styles in a Marriage [00:27:47] - The "Quiet Time" and "Timeout" Discipline Method [00:30:59] - Building Connection Through Quality Time [00:32:00] - How We Approached "The Talk" (Birds and Bees) [00:38:55] - Our Strategy for Parental Controls and Tech [00:41:53] - High School Parenting: Shifting From Control to Trust [00:46:39] - Respecting Teenagers' Individuality and Social Choices [00:49:53] - The No-Yelling Household Rule [00:52:57] - Why It's Important for Parents to Apologize [00:57:04] - Avoiding Forced Expectations and Letting Kids Be Themselves [01:03:24] - Rapid Fire Q'n: Best Thing We Did for Our Kids? [01:05:17] - Rapid Fire Q'n: What If Your Kid Gets with a Bad Crowd? [01:09:45] - Rapid Fire Q'n: What Was the Hardest Age to Parent? [01:11:15] - Rapid Fire Q'n: Who Do They Call When in Trouble? [01:11:51] - Rapid Fire Q'n: How Do You Handle Sibling Fights? [01:12:34] - Rapid Fire Q'n: Do You Limit Sugar and Screen Time? [01:19:15] - Our Biggest Parenting Regret [01:20:36] - Final Thoughts: A Call for Positive Parenting Stories

Will Total Transparency Ruin Your Marriage? Or is Playing Safe What Actually Destroys It? (Episode 14)

How important is honesty in marriage? How honest or transparent should each of you be? We think honesty is the most critical and misunderstood part in marriage. [00:00:00] - Introduction [00:01:02] - The Alarming Trend of Divorce After 20 Years [00:03:50] - Is "Too Much Honesty" a Real Problem in Marriage? [00:06:31] - Unrealistic Expectations & The Pressure to Be "Perfect" [00:10:51] - Honesty About Physical Attraction & Appearance [00:16:14] - The Uncomfortable Truth: Honesty About Sex & Intimacy [00:20:38] - Creating a "Safe Space" for Brutal Honesty [00:24:24] - Imploding vs. Exploding: The Danger of Hidden Issues [00:27:08] - From Secret Shopping to Canned Soup: Everyday Honesty [00:31:09] - Handling External Attractions with Honesty [00:38:42] - How to Create a Safe Space When Your Partner Shuts Down [00:48:20] - Divorce Rate Statistics by Profession [00:53:55] - Top Reasons Couples Get Divorced [00:57:12] - Rapid Fire Q'n: Who Admits They're Wrong First? [00:58:53] - Rapid Fire Q'n: Do You Believe in White Lies? [00:59:26] - Rapid Fire Q'n: Withholding Info to Avoid a Fight? [01:00:22] - Rapid Fire Q'n: How Often Do You Argue? [01:02:05] - Rapid Fire Q'n: What Makes it Easier to Open Up? [01:05:55] - Rapid Fire Q'n: More Honest Now Than 10 Years Ago? [01:08:55] - Final Thoughts: You Have to Fail the Report Card [01:10:30] - How to Start Being Honest in a Marriage [01:11:56] - A Real-Life Example: Honesty About Life Goals [01:16:47] - The Danger of Building Grudges & Living Separate Lives [01:18:09] - Final Advice & Closing Thoughts