Love, The Nilsens

Ep. 38 - Grief

In this week's episode, we open up about the emotional journey of coping with grief after my Alyssa's hysterectomy. We share our personal experiences, the challenges we've faced, and how we're finding our way to healing. We also talk about how friends and family can offer support to anyone going through similar grief. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Ep. 37 - Pros & Cons of Having a Dog

This week, we keep it pretty lighthearted as we discuss the pros and cons of dog ownership. Our dog, Swoosh, is a mini goldendoodle and he's the best. Dogs aren't for everyone, though, so take a listen to hear both sides of dog ownership. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Ep. 36 - Conquering Physical & Emotional Mountains

The Nilsens are racing! Thomas is gearing up for another half marathon, while Alyssa takes on a 10K trail run. Join us as we delve into the motivations behind our running journey. Thomas shares how running became a vital part of his life, and Alyssa inspires with her story of overcoming immense physical pain and a near-death experience. We explore the mental health benefits of running and the power of achieving big goals together. Tune in for our training adventures and the highs and lows of this transformative journey. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Ep. 35 - Nose Jobs and Gum Grafting

We've gotten lots of questions about our surgeries, so we decided to talk in-depth about them! Join us to hear just a little bit of nerdy talk but mostly useful info. To make things easier, you can jump to the timestamps listed below to hear about a specific surgery. Deviated septum: 3:31 Gum graft: 16:49 ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Ep. 34 - Let's Talk About OCD

Thomas opens up about what OCD looks like for him. Alyssa also discusses ways she supports Thomas. If you or someone you love has ever struggled with anxiety and worry you could have OCD, definitely come listen in! ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.