The 200% Marriage Podcast with Meredith & Craig - Episode 122

What the f*ck are we doing here?

Seriously. If you’ve ever picked up a relationship book and felt like you were reading a dry science manual, you’re in the right place—because we’re setting that stuff on fire.

In this episode, we’re diving into Chapter 1 of The 200% Marriage book. Craig takes the mic to read the opening he wrote while we were hunkered down on Big White ski mountain in June. We talk about about why we refuse to do "stuffy," why Mer swears like a sailor (fair warning!), and why having a "wild streak" is actually a prerequisite for an Unstoppable Team.

Inside this chitchat, we’re breaking down:

• The 5 Categories of Readers: Whether your marriage is "okayish" or you’re currently Surviving in Roommate-ville, we see you.

• Celebrating the Start: Why you don’t have to wait until the "end" of a journey to give yourself a high-five.

• Behind-the-Scenes Writing Secrets: How we wrote this book in a 6-week sprint and why "no book is due before its time."

• The Mom Disclaimer: Yes, our families are mentioned. No, it’s not all about them (but we love you anyway).

We’re done with white-knuckling through life. And if you believe that it’s time to trade "fine" for FIRE. Grab your Toque, pull up a seat, and let’s get into the messy, funny, and honest truth about building a Kick-ass Marriage.

Next week: Mer takes the mic for Chapter 2 to tell you exactly how she got so messed up... we mean, how she got here.

Don’t you dare settle for fine.

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Resources:

• Grab the Book: Amazon.com ; Amazon.ca
• Marriage and Business Strategy Call: link to booking calendar
• Infinite Relationship Mastermind: https://the200percentmarriage.com/irmapplication
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meredithandcraig/meredithandcraig

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meredithandcraig/

The 200% Marriage Podcast with Meredith & Craig - Episode 121

We’re throwing the challenge flag on ourselves. 🚩

For 120 episodes, we’ve been the podcast world’s best-kept secret under the name "The Road of Life." But let’s be real - if you’re looking for a kick-ass marriage, that show name doesn't exactly scream "results." It was fine. And around here, "fine" is a four-letter word we don't settle for.

Welcome to Episode 1 of The 200% Marriage Podcast (and episode 121 of our journey).

In this episode, we’re officially re-branding and kicking off a brand-new podcast era where we are taking you behind the scenes of our new book, The 200% Marriage.

We’re talking about the cover art that almost looked like a formal wedding invitation (yuck), why our family has no idea what we actually do for a living, and the "testes" (testimonials) that include everything from spelling debates to creepy wingmen.

Inside this episode, you’ll hear:

• The Challenge Flag: Our favorite tool for navigating uncomfortable conversations without attacking your partner. And how we threw it on ourselves this week.

• The Cover Story: How we went from "formal wedding vibes" to a cover that looks like "going into the mountains to have sex" (thanks, Aunt Val!).

• The Dedication: A heartfelt tribute to Mer's dad and why this book is for anyone ready to stop being roommates.

• The Forward: A special reading of the forward written by our mentor and friend, Greg L. Kimble

What’s Next? Since you asked (repeatedly), we are making the podcast the "audiobook" version of The 200% Marriage. Every week, we’ll read a chapter and then dive into a chit-chat about stories from the "cutting room floor" that didn't make it to print.

Grab the Book: Amazon.com ; Amazon.ca

Marriage and Business Strategy Call: link to booking calendar

Connect with Lora Brown (The Cover Genius): https://lifedesignduo.com/

Road of Life Podcast Episode 120

Do you ever feel like money is the invisible elephant in the room? Like you're one unexpected bill away from a "Wednesday money fight," or worse, you're just using the "ostrich technique" and keeping your head in the sand?

Enter Connor Tyson.

Connor is a financial coach, former advisor of over 20 years, and the founder of Progress Solutions. He helps couples and married entrepreneurs stop the cycle of avoidance and start winning with money as a team.

In this episode, Connor gets real about why knowledge isn't the problem - Google solved that years ago - and why your habits, behaviors, and "why" are what actually move the needle.

He shares a powerful framework he learned from a veteran firefighter that transformed his own marriage, and he’s dropping it right here for you.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

The Firefighter Framework: The four essential tenets for a secure marriage and financial life—Over-communication, Loyalty (having each other's back), People over Possessions, and—our favorite—having Fun.

The "Hopes and Worries" List: A simple, vulnerable exercise to align your visions and uncover the hidden fears that are quietly driving your financial decisions.

Knowledge vs. Habits: Why knowing what to do (spend less, save more) isn't enough, and how to bridge the gap by focusing on deep-rooted behaviors and values.

The 15-Minute Stand-up: Why you don't need a formal, scary spreadsheet meeting at the kitchen table, and how a quick, regular check-in on the couch keeps you aligned in a low-emotion state.

Team Strengths: How to appreciate your partner’s complementary financial strengths (like the "big picture" thinker vs. the "organized admin") instead of letting them frustrate you.

Breaking the Ice: How sharing your "biggest boneheaded money move" can remove the shame and awkwardness, making it safe to talk about finances again.

If you're ready to turn money from a "horrible master" into a "really good servant" for your marriage and your business, this conversation is pure gold.

Road of Life Coaching Resources with Meredith & Craig:

• Get "The 200% Marriage" book (if you haven't already):

  • Amazon.com: https://amzn.to/3NnsXaC

  • Amazon.ca: https://amzn.to/3LEprYT

• Marriage + Business Strategy Session: https://200percentmarriage.com/strategycall

• Infinite Relationship Mastermind: https://the200percentmarriage.com/irmapplication

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meredithandcraig/meredithandcraig

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meredithandcraig/

Connect with Connor:

• http://www.progressfc.com/

• Facebook and Instagram: @connortyson