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Reality Check: Love, Life & Little Ones

Stephen & Abigail

Welcome to the "Reality Check", where we dive into the joys and challenges of married life with a candid look at love, life, and parenting two young boys.Join us as we navigate the ups, downs, and unexpected turns of building a family together plus more!Follow us on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/realitycheckthepod/

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29:19

Episode 59: Two Worlds, One Week Apart

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2026/03/26

While one parent explored the buzzing streets of Hong Kong with the boys, while the other held down the fort at home—solo. In this episode, we reunite to swap stories from our very different weeks: her adventures, chaos, and discoveries abroad, and my surprisingly eventful (and occasionally lonely) time at home. It’s a candid, funny, and honest look at what happens when life pulls you in different directions—temporarily. We'd love to hear any comments or feedback!

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37:17

Episode 58: We’re Fine, It’s Just Trauma

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2026/03/11

Growing up, a lot of things seemed normal… until we became adults. In this podcast, we revisit childhood memories, unpacks trauma, and shares both hilarious and serious stories about family, healing, and self-awareness. We'd love to hear any comments or feedback!

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30:58

Episode 57: What’s Actually Stressing Us Out

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2026/02/25

In this episode, we get honest about what’s been weighing on us lately — from daily pressures to bigger life stress. We talk about how stress shows up differently for each of us, how it affects our mood and day to day life, and the practical ways we manage and control it before it controls us. We'd love to hear any comments or feedback!

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25:19

Episode 56: Happy Valentine's Day & 12 Year Anniversary!

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2026/02/18

In this episode - we breakdown our Valentines day celebration and 12 year anniversary. We stayed at a hotel completely free with amazing goodies in exchange or marketing content - what better way to celebrate Valentines day and 12 years together as a family! We'd love to hear any comments or feedback!

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28:44

Episode 55: Let's Talk About Spicing Things Up!

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2026/02/11

Spicing things up doesn't have to be R-rated. In this episode, we discuss how we can spicy things up in our marriage by doing practical, fun, and adventures ways while spending quality time with each other. We'd love to hear any comments or feedback!

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18:23

Episode 54: Lunchboxes, Late Nights & the End of...

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2026/02/04

School holidays are fun… until they end. In this episode, we talk about the mad scramble of going back to school—resetting routines, surviving lunch prep, and adjusting from holiday chaos to school-day structure. From packed lunches to tired parents, we share the honest, everyday reality of getting back into the school groove. We'd love to hear any comments or feedback!

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28:13

Episode 53: The Year that was 2016!

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2026/01/27

Ten years ago, life looked very different. In this episode, we sit down to reminisce about 2016—sharing personal memories, big life moments, and the events that made that year unforgettable. It’s a laid-back conversation about nostalgia, growth, and how time has a funny way of reshaping everything. We'd love to hear any comments or feedback!

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38:06

Episode 52: The Couple Hot Seat 🔥Part 2

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2026/01/21

This week, we ask each other rapid-fire questions to get to know each other a little better—from everyday preferences to fun favorites (yes, including our go-to bubble tea orders). Get to know us better while having a few laughs along the way. We'd love to hear any comments or feedback!

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33:11

Episode 51: Couch Talk: Vision Boards & Big Dreams

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2026/01/16

Just us, the couch, and a vision board full of dreams. We chat about what we want to create, what we’re calling in, and why dreaming together matters—keeping it light, fun, and very us. We'd love to hear any comments or feedback!

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33:42

Episode 50: Surviving the Holidays & Planning the Future

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2026/01/14

Christmas ✔️ New Year ✔️ Still married ✔️ We’re talking holiday highlights, funny moments, and what we’re hoping (and slightly nervous) about for the year ahead. Join us for a relaxed, honest, and playful chat about life, goals, and doing it all together. We'd love to hear any comments or feedback!

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27:06

Episode 49: A New Season for Us

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2026/01/08

It’s been a while — and yes, we have excuses. In our first episode back, we’re recapping 2025, laughing about how quickly life changes, and breaking down the chaos, growth, and surprises that came with moving houses. Expect real talk, light banter, and a lot of “how did we get here?” We'd love to hear any comments or feedback!

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60:29

Episode 48 : The Couple Hot Seat 🔥

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2025/11/12

This week, we're putting each other in the Reality Check Hot Seat 🔥- asking the controversial, funny, and brutally honest questions that every couple should answer (but most avoid). From love and marriage to parenting chaos and guilty confessions, we're keeping it real, raw, and a little risky. Because let's be honest - no matter how long you've been together, you can always learn something new about your partner. We'd love to hear any comments or feedback!

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40:07

Episode 47: Halloween Then vs Now

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2025/10/29

From spooky parties and matching couple costumes to chasing sugar-high kids through the neighborhood - we're talking all things Halloween! Tune in as we look back on our pre-kid Halloween adventures, our family traditions now, and how tick-or-treating hits a little different these days. More laughs, parenting chaos, and relatable moments coming your way every week! We'd love to hear any comments or feedback!

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Episode 46: One Year Later: Grief, Growth & Celebration

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2025/10/15

In this weeks episode, we reflect on the year that's passed since losing Mom and how it's affected our lives, and how we celebrated her one year anniversary. As we mark the one-year anniversary of her passing, we also celebrate Luca turning one—a reminder of how life and loss can coexist in the same breath. We'd love to hear any comments or feedback!

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40:47

Episode 45: School Holidays Begin: Send Help!

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2025/10/01

The weekend may be over, but school holidays are just getting started - and the chaos is real. In this episode we share the reality of keeping kids entertained, juggling routines, and trying not to lose ourselves in the madness. Parenting unfiltered, laughs guaranteed. We'd love to hear any comments or feedback!

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36:47

Episode 44: The Pressure to Have More Kids (and a Girl!)

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2025/09/24

"Are you gonna try for a girl this time?" - we hear it all the time. In this episode, we get real about the pressure to have more kids, the idea of a "complete" family, and how we're learning to shut out the noise. Whether you're one-and-done or still deciding, this is a conversation every parent will relate to. We'd love to hear any comments or feedback!

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33:23

Episode 42: Father's Day Feels & Quick Family Getaway!

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2025/09/10

In this episode, we're diving into what we got up to on Father's Day. Then, we shift gears and talk about our quick weekend getaway: the good, the highlights, and the downright exhausting parts of travelling kids - from siblings fighting and not listening, we share the challenges we faced while on the road while keeping it real! We'd love to hear any comments or feedback!

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Episode 42: Throwback Love Vibes

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2025/09/03

We're taking a trip down memory land - the songs that remind us of each other, the styles we love (and laugh about), and all the little things that make our story uniquely ours. A mix of nostalgia, fun, and real talk above love and partnership. We'd love to hear any comments or feedback!

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Episode 41: Parenting Unfiltered: Talking Back

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2025/08/27

Parenting isn't all cuddles and cute moments - sometimes it's attitude, backchat, and behavior battles that leave you questioning everything. In this episode, we get real about handling kids talking back, navigating meltdowns, and trying to stay calm when patience runs thin. Raw, relatable, and full of honesty for every parent in the thick of it. We'd love to hear any comments or feedback!

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29:56

Episode 40: Life, Lows & Long Runs

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2025/08/13

We're back after a little pause - life got busy, our energy hit the floor, and training for the City2Surf took over. We chat about juggling it and how we're finding our way back. More laughs, real talk, and parenting chaos coming your way! We'd love to hear any comments or feedback!

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