Sip On This with Jay & Kris: Recent Episodes

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Join two Millenial friends discussing life from a very real perspective. We are not experts but we've been around the block once or twice. Grab your favorite drink and sip on these discussions with us!

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Hey Sippers! Kris here, and I wanted to give a quick update about how we've been preparing for Baby #2! If you would, please consider having a listen, sharing an older episode, or leaving a review a review for us, and we'd greatly appreciate it! Until next time!

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We want to keep you, Sippers, up to date during our break leading up to season 2, and this week we have good news! Another baby is here, no DJ Khaled, though (sad face.) Be sure to catch up on old episodes, recommend an episode to a friend, or even leave a review. We will be back soon, until next time!

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Catch up on episodes you may have missed as we are on our break! We miss you, sippers, and we will see you soon.

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Hey Hey, Sippers! We have finally come to the end of Season 1 of the Sip On This with Jay & Kris Podcast. In this pod, we reflect on the Hots and Colds of our first year recording and our favorite moments that keep us going. Please enjoy this episode, and thank you for an amazing first season! #WeLoveYou3000

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Hey Hey, Sippers! We are back again with another episode. We have a familiar guest back with us on the pod from Episode 27. Donita (Don) Watkins, Author of "Expressions of a Hairstylist," joins Jay to discuss ANOTHER previous episode (Episode 37), The Truth About Interracial Marriage. We hope you enjoy this sip and that it goes down smoothly!

Before you listen to this episode check out Episode 27 where we discuss Donita, Her Book, & Her Background as a Hairstylist

And check out Episode 37 where Jay is joined by his best friend Caleb in discussing their experiences dating and then being in an interracial marriage.

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Happy Tuesday, Sippers! On this week's episode of the pod, Kris and Jay discuss some of their recent getaway plans. Something about a beach vacation and a Baby-Moon? All we know is Vacation Mode was Activated, and we hope you're here for it. We hope you enjoy this sip!

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During this week's episode, Jay & Kris discuss the differences between Gen Z and Millenials as Jay will soon be hiring from that generation soon. Se if you know some of the differences between one of the greatest generations (in our minds) and one that is close behind!

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Happy Tuesday Sippers! This week as promised in the last episode we talk about schedules. The craziness of them, what it takes to keep them, and the time we want to protect. We hope you enjoy this episode and share it with so, someone you know who loves to keep a schedule or has a busy one!

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Hey Sippers! Jay and Kris have a quick update for you this week! Did you catch it?

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This week on Sip On This with jay & Kris, we discuss a topic many of us know too well from experiencing it first hand or being the one to make the decisions on childcare. Listen as we discuss our situations and what childcare in the US looks like for millions of families. We hope this sip goes down smoothly.

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This week on the pod Jay & Kris have an extended game time where they play "Never Have I Ever". Listen and see if you can say "Never Have I Ever"  done or experienced some of these things! We hope you enjoy this sip!

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Hey Sippers! This week Jay & Kris give you an updated scoop on life with some crazy stories and reminders that we go through life just like you do, one crazy thing after the next! We hope this sip goes down smooth for you!

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This week we thought we could talk about stereotypes we face. There are some obvious ones for both of us – but there are probably some that we feel aren’t so obvious. Listen and hear more about what we discover on this topic! Enjoy Sippers!

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Hey Sippers! Jay & Kris are back behind the mic, and this week we are traveling back in time and looking at what that first year was like for Jay as a #TwinDad. We talk about the biggest moments, challenges, and the things he will miss about the first year.

As always, share the pod with a friend, and we hope this sip goes down smoothly!

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Hey Sippers! This week Jay invites his best friend Caleb on to the pod to discuss the topic of interracial marriage. We discuss what that looks like for both of our marriages, how we manage some of the differences, and rise above some of the difficulties. We hope this sip goes down smoothly!

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Hey Sippers! This week we discuss our new additions, specifically finding out what Kris is having (finally!) Enjoy as we talk our thoughts versus reality and prepping for the future!

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When life gets challenging and things get stressful, what do you do? Jay and Kris talk about their reactions to stress, what causes it for them, and how they cope. 

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Happy Tuesday Sippers! This week we have a special guest joining us on the pod. Erin Bledsoe is a Consultant and Strategist helping individuals and teams break barriers to reach their goals. We hope this sip goes down smoothly! 

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Hey Sippers, we are back this week discussing a topic many who have gone through pregnancy know well, and that is nesting. We discuss what it looked like for us as parents the first time around and now round two. We hope this sip goes down smoothly!

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Hey Sippers! This week we discuss working from home. When it started, how we adapted, and what it will look like in the future with a growing family. Share this episode with someone you know doing it all from home.

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Hey Sippers! Do we have some extra special news for you in this week's episode. Tune in and share the pod with a friend as we start this new chapter together!

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Hey Sippers! This week we’re talking baby items. What we used, what we didn’t. What we loved, what we thought was overrated. So basically, our recommendations now that
we have gone through it and since Jay is slowly coming out of it. And what we didn't have that maybe we would consider if there is a next time.

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Alissa Snoddy joins us this week to spill the tea on her experience as a single mother and what motherhood looks like for her in general. We talk highs, lows, motherhood shaping moments, and all the in-betweens.

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Kris & Jay talk pet peeves and all those little and not-so little things that really grind their gears. Join in to cringe, laugh, and sip with them! 

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This week we talk to sipper, Don Watkins. Author of, "Expressions of a Hairstylist". We discuss everything from experience in her service industry, life, and what brought her to being a published author! 

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Hey Sippers! We hope you enjoyed your holidays. This week Jay and Kris catch up from break and highlight all the activities over the past 4 weeks. Come on in and sip with us! 

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Jay & Kris would like to wish you and your fams a very happy and safe New Year!

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This week we chat with Kris' little brother Steven about all things Christmas and the traditions they grew up holding near and dear. Happy listening sippers!

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Let’s sip on big life events during a pandemic. How to call audibles,
managing the stress, and still somehow enjoying the good. We are talking about big life events and how all of that goes during a pandemic. How we cope, change, be flexible, evolve, and still make the most out of it all. And there are no two better people to do that than Petey and Sam. Who planned a wedding, got married, traveled, and bought a house all during COVID!

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This week on SOTJK, Jay and Kris play a little catch-up and discuss the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday and what that means for two working parents in 2020.

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This week on Sip On This with Jay & Kris we are back to finish our conversation with Forensic Psychiatrist, Danny Hackman. Danny continues to walk us through human behavior and some interesting things to for Jay and Kris to keep in mind for themselves!

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This week on Sip On This with Jay & Kris we are joined by Forensic Psychiatrist Danny Hackman. AKA Kris' brother in law. Danny walks us through part 1 of our discussion on human behavior and some interesting things to keep in mind as we developed as individuals and raise families.

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How do you make time for yourself and ensure you are doing the self-care you need. This week we sip on me time and why it's important and how we make it work with parenting, careers, and everything else!

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This week on the SOTJK Podcast: Jay and Kris' hubby Bry talk dadding and how being an involved dad is in their DNA and the assumptions that come with being an involved dad and how they deal.

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This week on Sip On This, we have a healthy conversation with our friend Emily, a nutritionist for the University of Louisville. Emily shares great tips from mindset to diet when giving your bod what it really needs as an everyday person juggling work, parenting, and more.

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Let’s talk about age in the workplace. Specifically for that under 30 crowd. Being young in your career. And we’re not talking young in years of experience. We’re talking about being young in age and how that impacts you professionally. 

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This week we are talking about the power of saying no. Such a small word carries a lot of weight. We want you guys to remember that saying no doesn’t come naturally (at least for some of us). Saying no is a learned skill. Lacking the ability to say it doesn’t mean you have some personal flaws. Give this episode a good listen if you struggle with this or share it with someone who you know does.

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This week Jay & Kris are continuing the conversation on Friends! We dig a little deeper into what makes them work, not work, and some of the effort that has to be put in. We hope you enjoy this episode and share it with all your closest friends!

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So no one told you life was gonna be this way [clap, clap, clap, clap]
Your job's a joke, you're broke
Your love life's DOA...

Okay maybe not, but this week Jay & Kris are talking about Friends, Friendship, and more! We hope you enjoy this episode and share it with all your friends!

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Happy Tuesday! This week we have a special episode where we discuss what it is like traveling away from home and striking it out on your own as a midwestern kid. Kris' brother Steven joins us on the pod. We hope you enjoy this "silly" sip.

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Episode 10 was a DEEP one so we wanted to hit ya'll with a little extra from our conversation on Family Dynamics. In this episode, we look at some of the positives and negatives of our family dynamics.

Let's sip on it!

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This week we are talking about family dynamics, what ours are and how those things have played into our lives. What are our families like today vs back when? 

Ya’ll ready to sip on it?

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This week Kris talks with good friend, Kellie on what parenting made simple means to her. We discuss how this has shaped her parenting approach, impacted their family and living style, and overall mindset to life. 

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This week we are talking about the 5 Love Languages, what ours are, and if they hold any value in our life. Do they really impact us day today?

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Fair fighting is a set of rules designed to help couples discuss their differences within boundaries, and in this way preserving the relationship over the need to "win over" the other. This week we tell you all about how fair fighting plays a role within our lives and how fair fighting can truly change a relationship for the better. Sip on this topic with us this week!

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Who are Jay & Kris really?? Find out more about what makes this duo work - from how they grew up, to the experiences that shaped them. Sip on your favorite beverage while hearing what makes each of them the same, but yet so different. 

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Join Jay & Kris as they sip on everything marketing with guest, Brandon Hays. 

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In this episode of Sip On This with Jay & Kris, we introduce you our amazing other halves. We discuss how we met our spouses, our relationships, and some of the many dynamics of marriage. 

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Grab your favorite beverage and reminisce with Jay & Kris over COVID19 and the crazy year that has been 2020! We talk 2020 year to date, 'rona, being at home, and what we've learned during this "unprecedented time".

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For many parents, the first few months can be beyond tough. Every aspect of life is affected. From your health and marriage, all the way to work and relationships outside the home. In this episode, Jay & Kris revisit (or still experience in Jay's case) the New Parent Fog from the millennial perspective. This one is sure to go down smooth, but might leave a little kick for those who have been through it. 

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Welcome to the inaugural episode of Sip On This with Jay & Kris. In this episode, we share who we are, what we are about, and why we decided to start this podcast. Grab your favorite drink, and sip on some of the good things these two Midwesterner-Millennials have to share.