274: Pickleball Probs, Summer Updates, & One Wild Thai Massage

Life of And

In this episode of Life of And, Tiffany gets real about what it looks like to hit pause mid-summer and reflect on what’s working, what’s not, and how to move forward with more intention (and a lot less pressure).

Fresh off a 20-year anniversary trip to Europe, she shares candid takeaways on marriage, personal growth, and what happens when your dream renovation turns into a reality check. Tiffany opens up about emotional missteps, communication gaps, and how taking space helped her and JR reconnect in a whole new way.

She’s grading her summer goals (spoiler: the pickleball plan is a fail), leaning into slower rhythms, and talking honestly about what it means to show up for your family—even when the house is sticky and the schedule’s a mess.

If you’re behind on your summer intentions or just need permission to course-correct, this one’s for you.

What You’ll Learn:

• Why slowing down can actually improve your relationships
• What Tiffany learned in Europe about being fully present
• How to handle mismatched expectations with your partner

Timestamps:
(00:00) Intro

(01:46) Celebrating 20 years of marriage in Europe

(03:40) The power of being plan-free on vacation

(06:06) Embracing new experiences and the unknown

(11:26) From a six to a nine and a half in marriage

(14:09) When your remodel dreams go off-budget

(19:05) Taking a step back to move forward

(22:40) Mid-summer goals: what’s working and what’s not

(25:04) The great pickleball fail and a summer B grade

(28:13) On club sports, family sacrifices, and changing your mind

(33:48) Final reflections and laughing through the mess

Check out the apps and sponsor of this episode:

• Created in partnership with Share Your Genius
• Download the Summer Sanity Toolbox: Start with priorities. Add structure. Make space for joy. Because summer is yours too.

Other Episodes in the Summer Sanity Series:

• How to Support a Killer Summer for Your Teens: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-support-a-killer-summer-for-your-teens/id1555762235?i=1000709403154
• Summer Survival Systems for the Whole Family: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/summer-survival-systems-for-the-whole-family/id1555762235?i=1000708565509
• 5 Tools & Apps To Keep You Aligned This Summer: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/5-tools-apps-to-keep-you-aligned-this-summer/id1555762235?i=1000706783024
• A Working Parent’s Guide to Navigating Summer: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/a-working-parents-guide-to-navigating-summer/id1555762235?i=1000705671662
• Less Chaos, More Protein: Tiffany’s Summer Food Game Plan: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/less-chaos-more-protein-tiffanys-summer-food-game-plan/id1555762235?i=1000710405520
• The One Thing I Stopped Doing That Gave Me My Weekends Back: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-one-thing-i-stopped-doing-that-gave-me-my-weekends-back/id1555762235?i=1000711463300