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Mostly Thriving Podcast with Amanda + TJ

Amanda and TJ Vernaci

Welcome to Mostly Thriving with Amanda + TJ! It may look like we are thriving but really we"re just... mostly thriving. Real talk about marriage, parenting, business, mental health, and growing together. Hosts Amanda Vernaci (from @ComeStayAwhile) and her husband TJ, a veterinarian and vet hospital owner, take on the raw, messy, beautiful sides of life. Each week we bring honest conversations about parenting, marriage, mental health, business and more and welcome guests who remind us that none of us

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01:10:16

22. What Life is Really like as an NHL Wife, Mom &...

Mostly Thriving Podcast with Amanda + TJ ·

2026/04/20

This week, Amanda sits down with special guest Jaqueline Chiarot—mom of two, interior designer, and wife of NHL Red Wings defenseman Ben Chiarot. She gives us an honest look at what it’s really like balancing life in the NHL, running a business, and raising two young kids.Jaqueline also shares her take on current design trends and offers encouraging advice for anyone who feels like they’re barely holding it all together. It’s a refreshing reminder that even when it looks like everyone else is

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01:04:12

21. Spilling All the Tea from Our Trip to Anna Maria...

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2026/04/13

We’re spilling all the tea from our spring trip to Anna Maria Island 🌴 From our favorite moments to the things we’d 100% do differently, we’re giving you the full, unfiltered recap—highs, lows, and everything in between.Plus, we’re bringing back the Q+A segment! We answer your questions about debt and finances, reveal next week’s special guest, and Amanda answers which DIY project was her all-time least favorite 😅 Trust us—you’ll want to hear this before you book your next trip.

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01:03:49

20. You Asked... We Overshared (Q+A)

Mostly Thriving Podcast with Amanda + TJ ·

2026/03/30

We’re spilling it ALL! We told you to ask us anything… and you absolutely delivered 😂 From our dumbest decisions to how we actually manage our finances, nothing was off-limits and we’re answering it all with full honesty. This is one you don’t want to miss! And if we didn’t get to your question, don’t worry—we’re making Q&A a regular thing in future episodes.

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00:42:08

19. Bumper Sticker Beef & TJ Guesses Common Girl Terms

Mostly Thriving Podcast with Amanda + TJ ·

2026/03/19

We’re baaaack! Did you miss us? 😅In this episode, we catch you up on everything from the past two weeks, share our most random “icks,” and put TJ to the test as he tries to guess common girl terms (with mixed results). Let’s just say we weren't exactly thriving this week, between technical difficulties and lingering sickness, it felt like the odds were against us. Nevertheless, we're here to show you the real and the raw that puts the "mostly" in Mostly Thriving.Don’t forget to

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00:40:36

18. Anxiety, Panic Attacks & Parenting Through the...

Mostly Thriving Podcast with Amanda + TJ ·

2026/03/13

RERUN: In this episode, Amanda opens up about her lifelong struggle with anxiety and panic attacks and what it’s like navigating that while juggling motherhood, marriage, and two thriving businesses. TJ shares what it was like stepping into a world of anxiety he’d never experienced before, and how it shaped their relationship and parenting. Together, they get honest about perfectionism, fear of failure, and raising confident kids in an imperfect world. It’s raw, real, and a reminder that even in the

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01:01:40

17. What It's REALLY Like When 20 Influencers Go on a...

Mostly Thriving Podcast with Amanda + TJ ·

2026/03/05

In this episode, Amanda recaps her trip to Hilton Head Island with fellow DIY influencers who’ve grown into real-life friends. We unpack the stigma around influencing, how networking trips have transformed into fun girl trips, and what it's actually like to have 20 influencers in one house. The conversation takes a deeper turn as Amanda shares a powerful moment when she felt a nudge from God to pray out loud with her friends — even knowing they don’t all share the same beliefs. It’s vulnerable,

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00:59:38

Did TJ Hit a Biker?! Broken Glasses, Hush Money &...

Mostly Thriving Podcast with Amanda + TJ ·

2026/02/26

From construction noise chaos to car trouble and near-accidents, this episode is the definition of mostly thriving. Amanda shares her streak of lemon cars (including an engine dying before 40,000 miles) and TJ unpacks the “hit & run” situation that felt like a setup. Then we pivot into marriage in the thick of parenting — divorce stats, fighting in front of your kids, the glass ball theory, and why doing the inconvenient things now might protect your relationship later.

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01:01:02

Reliving the Night We Thought We Were Being Kidnapped...

Mostly Thriving Podcast with Amanda + TJ ·

2026/02/19

In this episode, we dive into our current Olympic obsession, share our spicy Valentine’s Day hot takes, and tell the terrifying story of how we almost got kidnapped in Italy. We’re also bringing back Ask the Vet — but with a twist. TJ challenges Amanda to read real client notes from the clinic to see just how much she’s absorbed after 10 years of being married to a veterinarian. It’s chaotic, hilarious, slightly unhinged… and one of our favorite episodes yet.

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00:49:31

(Pt.2) Debriefing Our 2026 Marriage Meeting: How We...

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2026/02/12

This is Part 2 of Debriefing Our 2026 Marriage Meeting—if you missed Part 1, tap here. We continue the conversation about how we set goals, plan for the future, and communicate using this template (from @shawnjohnson and @andreweast) as our guide. From personal growth and parenting to business goals and therapy, we’re setting our intentions for 2026. If you’re trying to grow together, hold each other accountable, and move through life with intention, this conversation is for you.

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00:55:40

(Pt. 1) Debriefing Our 2026 Marriage Meeting: How We...

Mostly Thriving Podcast with Amanda + TJ ·

2026/02/05

What if stress in marriage isn’t a red flag… but an invitation? In this episode, we break down our “Marriage Meeting” (guided by this template from @shawnjohnson + @andreweast) Every year we have a date night to a align on goals, finances, parenting, faith, health, and the future. From arguing better to dreaming bigger, this is how we stay purposefully aligned.

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01:02:15

Disney Hot Takes, Mom Guilt & Imposter Syndrome

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2026/01/29

This week we’re sharing our unfiltered Disney hot takes, vacation delusion moments, and what really happens when routines fall apart. Plus, a real conversation about mom guilt, imposter syndrome, and learning how to set work boundaries when your job never turns off. It's real, it's raw, and it's a good reminder to step back and talk things out with a loved one when you're feeling overwhelmed.

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00:40:18

57 Years of Veterinary Medicine: A Grandfather &...

Mostly Thriving Podcast with Amanda + TJ ·

2026/01/22

In this episode, TJ and his grandpa share how faith shaped two generations of veterinary medicine. From rejection and perseverance to building clinics and answering hard calls, they reflect on what it means to follow a true calling. This conversation is a reminder that purpose, obedience, and an “emotional paycheck” matters more than anything else.

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00:50:39

Why 2025 Hit Different

Mostly Thriving Podcast with Amanda + TJ ·

2026/01/15

We’re reflecting on the wins, the mess, and the growth that defined 2025. From celebrating 10 years of marriage to navigating home projects, faith, and deeper connection. This episode is about slowing down, celebrating milestones, and learning what it really means to be mostly thriving.

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00:54:33

Puppies, Tongue Lacerations & Broken Legs

Mostly Thriving Podcast with Amanda + TJ ·

2025/12/11

This week we’re catching up on our holiday chaos before diving into a very real day-in-the-life of TJ as a veterinarian. From a shattered femur and back-to-back urgent cares, to a behavioral euthanasia, a tongue-laceration emergency, and finally… two adorable puppies saving the day, we walk through the emotional rollercoaster of what vet med really looks like behind the scenes hour by hour.

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00:55:22

Q4 Amanda, Holiday Chaos & Our Spicy Christmas Hot Takes

Mostly Thriving Podcast with Amanda + TJ ·

2025/12/04

In this lighthearted episode, Amanda and TJ recap Thanksgiving, talk Q4 chaos, and TJ shares a wild vet clinic story. Then things get competitive with an Agree or Disagree showdown and a very heated Start, Bench, Cut segment.We wrap with some real talk about why Christmas lists feel weird as adults… and a simple challenge that might make someone’s holiday a little brighter.🎄 Grab your coffee, take a breath, and come be mostly thriving with us.

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01:29:02

Newbuild Newlyweds | DIY Empire, HGTV Show & Life...

Mostly Thriving Podcast with Amanda + TJ ·

2025/11/20

Today we’re sitting down with Kelsey & Ryan — the powerhouse couple behind @Newbuild_Newlyweds. With 1.6M TikTok followers, 518K on Instagram, a #3 spot on Forbes’ 2025 Top Home Creators list, and an HGTV debut on Battle of the Beach, they’ve built a DIY empire from the ground up.We talk all about:How their DIY journey startedThe messy moments nobody seesRyan leaving engineeringMoving states + flipping housesWhat really happened behind the scenes of HGTVThe questions they get asked the

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00:58:59

What Men Won’t Say Out Loud (But Need To)

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2025/11/13

This week on Mostly Thriving, we’re tackling two big things: holiday chaos and a hidden crisis almost no one’s talking about: the men’s loneliness epidemic.First we talk through, the holiday juggling act of trying to make it to multiple houses, keep the kids semi-civilized, and still find a moment to breathe. We talk about setting boundaries, giving grace, and remembering that the holidays don’t have to be perfect to be meaningful.TJ gets vulnerable when we shift gears into something deeper: why so

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01:25:09

We’re Spilling the Secrets of the NBA Entertainment...

Mostly Thriving Podcast with Amanda + TJ ·

2025/11/06

Inside the NBA Entertainment World: What You Don’t See on Game DayWhat really goes on behind the scenes of an NBA game? From trampoline dunks to court-side dances, we’re sharing the wild, funny, and unforgettable stories from our time performing for the Detroit Pistons — how it brought us together, what we learned, and the moments we’ll never forget. Amanda shares her experience as an NBA dancer for 3 seasons and TJ shares the story of how he fractured his skull being a member of the acrobatic dunk

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01:00:25

We Paid $30,000 For THIS?! Our Bathroom Reno From Hell

Mostly Thriving Podcast with Amanda + TJ ·

2025/10/30

What was supposed to be a dream bathroom turned into our absolute nightmare. In this episode, Amanda finally shares the full story she never posted on Instagram about what really happened with the master bathroom renovation. It's safe I should of just did this project myself instead of hiring this company. We open up about how this project pushed us both to our breaking point, what it’s really like partnering with brands behind the scenes, and the lessons we learned the hard way about hiring,

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00:43:52

What Screen Time Is Really Doing to Our Kids

Mostly Thriving Podcast with Amanda + TJ ·

2025/10/23

We’re diving deep into the impact of screen time on kids — what the research says, what we’ve seen firsthand, and how we’re trying to find balance in our own home. From language delays and sleep struggles to the surprising benefits of moderation, we unpack the scary truth behind screens and how to raise kids who thrive in a digital world. Plus, this week’s Ask the Vet covers everything from ear infections and allergies to TJ’s least favorite dog breeds to see in appointments.

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