Our Uncommon Life

About Our Uncommon Life

Welcome to Our Uncommon Life. We are Zac & Vena Boddy, married entrepreneurs for over a decade. Follow along with us as we share our insights on growing together: through owning multiple successful businesses, traveling the world, and a commitment to individual growth. Sharing with you our tough decisions, our tips and tricks, and what makes our marriage tick....and why the way we do all these things makes us so different

Publisher

Zac and Vena Boddy

Category

society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

6 Jul 2021

Latest episode

16 Feb 2026

Latest episodes

142 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   16 Feb 2026

   Hot Flashes, HRT, and Real Life: When Peri Turns Into Menopause

   In this episode of Our Uncommon Life, Vena shares a personal update on stepping into menopause and how the journey hasn’t unfolded the way she expected. Unlike the gradual lead-up many women describe, there weren’t years of obvious perimenopause red flags. Instead, the shift felt sudden ; with intense hot flashes and unmistakable physical signals that something had changed. What started as the assumption of “probably peri” quickly became the realization that her body was already operating in full menopause mode ... even if the calendar and conventional timelines hadn’t quite caught up. We talk openly about: The surprise of rapid symptom onset Navigating hot flashes and body changes in real time Reconciling expectations vs. reality Making proactive decisions around starting HRT The role of partnership and how Zac has shown up as a teammate through the unknowns, the conversations, and the adjustments Listening to your body instead of waiting for textbook confirmation This conversation isn’t about medical advice, it’s about ownership, awareness, and trusting yourself through transitions that don’t always follow predictable paths. It’s also a reminder that navigating life changes isn’t a solo effort, and that support, communication, and humor matter when you’re figuring things out together. As always, Our Uncommon Life is about sharing the real chapters : building businesses, investing in marriage, and evolving through every season life brings.

2. 

   9 Feb 2026

   Anchoring the Year Ahead: Our 2026 Words

   New year, clear direction. In this episode of Our Uncommon Life, we’re kicking off 2026 by sharing our words of the year , the anchors guiding how we approach business, marriage, and life over the next twelve months. Instead of resolutions, we focus on intention. Zac’s word for 2026 is Intention : a reflection of his commitment to focus, make deliberate decisions, and pursue the goal of 10X growth in business and impact. It’s about saying yes with purpose and no with confidence. Vena’s word for the year is Steadfast : a commitment to digging in, staying grounded, and showing up consistently through growth, challenges, and long-term vision building. Not chasing shiny objects, but standing firm in what matters. This episode is a simple, honest conversation about choosing direction over pressure and using language to shape the year ahead. In this episode: Why we choose words instead of resolutions Zac’s focus on Intention and scaling growth Vena’s commitment to Steadfast consistency How couples can align vision while pursuing individual goals Because at the end of the day ... The most important business we run is our marriage.

3. 

   17 Nov 2025

   Three Countries, One Birthday, and a Very Real Holiday Chat

   In our final episode of the year, we’re wrapping up the season with a conversation that blends real life, travel, marriage, and growth. We start with how we’re navigating the holiday season this year: our approach to boundaries, traditions, family expectations, and the intentional choices we make to keep our marriage first during one of the busiest times of the year. If you’re looking for honest talk about holiday stress, travel plans, or creating new traditions as a couple, this part of the episode is for you. From there, we dive into a full recap of our Europe trip across Ireland, Milan, and Paris. We share our favorite restaurants, the most memorable dishes, the cultural moments that surprised us, and the experiences we’re already talking about for next year. We also chat about what Zac has already been trying to recreate in our kitchen since coming home. If you love travel stories, food recaps, or Europe itinerary inspo, you’ll love this section. We close the episode with a big milestone: Zac turning 40 this week. He opens up about what stepping into a new decade means for him, how his mindset is shifting, and what we’re dreaming about as we head into the next chapter of life, marriage, and business together. It’s a heartfelt, warm, and reflective season finale filled with travel highlights, honest conversations, and a look at how we’re building “our uncommon life” with intention, adventure, and connection.

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YouTube views

4,657,709,572

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

7 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

5 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 71 / 100

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Quality

75

Social presence

0

YouTube

93

Engagement

77

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