Welcome to Raising Hale, the podcast nobody asked for but everyone needs by best friends turned partners turned parents. Join us each week to get unsolicited advice from two non-experts on things we all go through. Think about this as your one-stop shop for raw, approachable and sometimes uncomfortable takes on parenting, love and life. We do not know what we're doing and we want you along for the ride!
012. Georgia, Hockey, Birthday and a Podcast Update
In the finale of Season 1, Brandon and Sam share a recap of their trip to Georgia, discuss the riveting world of men playing sports passed their prime, and dive into a mediocre birthday. Sam shares news about an exciting opportunity and what this shift means for the future of the podcast. It's not goodbye, its see you later... except we don't really know when later is.
3 Nov 2022
011. Navigating Family Expectations During The Holidays
In the latest hot take episode, hosts Brandon and Sam discuss 4 steps to navigating family expectations, obligations and traditions around the holidays. With Christmas right around the corner, now is the time to set boundaries and make a game plan and we're walking you through how exactly we did it (including a script for dealing with pushback or guilt trips). We did the heavy lifting so you don't have to. No family relationships were harmed in the making of this episode... we hope.
27 Oct 2022
010. Adult Braces and Being Antisocial and Fair Play, Oh My...
In the 10th (!!!) episode of Raising Hale, hosts Brandon and Samantha discuss adult braces, throat surgery, going to school and The Fair Play Deck. We laugh, we cry, we build character. Tune in now!
20 Oct 2022
009. Guilty Pleasures and Life-Changing Moments
Back with another episode, Brandon and Sam rapid-fire 10 questions from their go-to conversation-starting activity - The Hygge Game. We take turns answering questions about guilty pleasures, learned vs. innate parenting, the best day of our lives and what 3 words our friends would use to describe us and more. Banter abounds, hilarity ensues, and you get to know us a little (a lot) better. It's cozy conversation in pleasant company, or at least that's what the box says...
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13 Oct 2022
008. Wellness Isn't Just Physical
In this week's episode, Sam and Brandon discuss the 5 dimensions of wellness - mental, physical, spiritual, social and lifestyle. We're exploring how our approach to the various facets of wellness has changed since expanding our family and the birth of our son. Brandon discovers he has room for improvement in the spiritual wellness space. Sam reveals a secret about physical wellness. All's well(ness) that ends well(ness).
6 Oct 2022
007. Charlie The Cat and Lessons in Adapting to Change
Back with another episode, Raising Hale hosts, Brandon and Sam talk about missing a weekly episode, conduct some casual banter, catch up on life lately and share the story of Charlie the Cat. In the end, we realize that it's our ability to create our own path and timelines in life that allow us to roll with the punches and adapt to life's changes. The shortest episode yet, this one's the perfect entertainment for your commute. *wink*
22 Sept 2022
006. A Case for Fighting With Your Spouse
Brandon and Samantha are back with another juicy episode. We're talking all about our favourite topic... conflict and communication in relationships. With nearly 15 years of experience, we have a few (many) thoughts on how people approach conflict in relationships. We're also giving your our 3 step blueprint for productive conflict with your partner and we might just share the inside scoop on the most uncomfortable conversation we've ever had... about our divorce. Tune in now to hear it all!
15 Sept 2022
005. Colton's Birth Story
Join hosts Sam and Brandon as they recap the most eventful day of their lives... Tune in to listen to Colton's birth story. We share all the details including how and why Sam decided to be induced, what the "labour" experience was like (spoiler alert - not really labour), how things came to a screeching halt and how we finally met our beautiful baby boy.
8 Sept 2022
004. The Wonderful and Equally Terrible Pregnancy Experience
Tune in to the latest episode of Raising Hale and listen while Brandon and Sam recap a chill, yet unexpected, pregnancy experience. From at home pregnancy tests and extreme fatigue to pregnancy food aversion and weightloss to nursery prep gone wrong, we're sharing it all... including the one thing we'd do differently next time. Yep, next time.
30 Aug 2022
003. What Not to Say to Someone After a Miscarriage
In the first of many hot takes, this episode includes some candid discussions about navigating miscarriage and disenfranchised grief. We share why we made the decision to ignore the typical pregnancy announcement timeline. Sam recaps how sharing her experience helped her connect with others and process her grief. Brandon has some spicy opinions on how to support your friends and family who have experienced miscarriage or pregnancy loss and we dive into the complexities of pregnancy after loss. It's a doozy.
26 Aug 2022
002. How to Maintain Your Identity While Being a Parent
In this episode, we discuss how setting the tone early in our parenting journey has allowed us to maintain our personal identities. From flipping the script on gender norms and expectations to how and when we choose to socialize, we're lifting the veil on how exactly our lives have remained fun even with the addition of a baby.
24 Aug 2022
001. The Intro
Welcome to Raising Hale! In this inaugural episode, you'll get to know your hosts -- Samantha MacKinnon and Brandon Hale. We're taking you down memory lane as we recount our relationship timeline... from inception through the turbulent early years to the current day. We're recapping our approach to conflict over the last 15 years and key milestones that laid the foundation of our marriage. You'll also find out what you can expect in upcoming episodes and what led to the decision to start this show.
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