One Couple. Two People. Four Kids. And decades of figuring it out—together. Running Ahrens is a podcast about the long game of marriage, parenting, business, and personal growth. Hosted by Justin and Sarah Ahrens—a couple married for over 30 years with four kids and decades of entrepreneurial experience—this show is about the lessons learned through successes, failures, and everything in between. With a focus on mindset, honesty, accountability, and kindness, Justin and Sarah dive into real ...
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From South Africa to Here: the Rowan Journey
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1:01:46Marriage and Business Don’t End, They Evolve. Most people think a thriving marriage and business partnership just needs hard work and luck. But for Martin and Heila Rowen, the real magic and challenge was learning to stay together when everything felt like it was falling apart. In this heartfelt episode, Justin and Sarah sit down with the Rowens to…
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Parenting doesn’t end—it transforms. Most parenting advice ends at high school graduation, but the launch years? That’s when the real shift begins. In this heartfelt episode, Justin and Sarah Ahrens reflect on celebrating their son’s college graduation and dive into the complex, often unspoken world of parenting adult children. From learning to men…
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Justin and Sarah have been partners in business and life for over three decades. They started a creative agency while starting a family—and over the years, they’ve experienced the highs, lows, and in-betweens of running both a household and a company together. In this honest, funny, and sometimes raw conversation, they unpack the emotional weight o…
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Different Worlds, One Marriage: How Our Upbringings Shaped Us
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46:29Justin and Sarah grew up in two completely different worlds—one marked by constant change, single-parent homes, and loud, expressive family dynamics; the other, rooted in perceived stability, structure, and quiet expectations. In this episode, they share how their unique family backgrounds shaped everything from communication and conflict to holida…
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In this short kickoff, Justin and Sarah Ahrens introduce Running Ahrens, a show about the messy, beautiful reality of building a life together. With over 30 years of marriage, four kids, and decades of running businesses side-by-side, they’re pulling back the curtain on what it really takes to navigate work, love, and family without losing your min…
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