Boy Open Up

In this episode we recap some huge events over the past month.  I literally almost died a couple weeks ago and it shook us both to the core. It refocused us and deepened our priorities.  Living through an episode like that really blessed us and sharpened our vision.  We are EXCITED to bring this next chapter of Boy Open Up to all of you! Because we have some really remarkable opportunities approaching and have some BIG news to shar...

This episode we recap our recent trip to the east coast and this is one of my favorite episodes I've recorded.  We tie in so much of what has made Boy, Open Up what it is and discuss what it was like connecting and reconnecting with Christine's family.  In what turned out to be several moments that will be indelibly etched in my mind and my heart forever.  We also start to talk about some ideas we are formulating and dire...

We go to the other side of the mic in this episode and check in with Christine.  It's been such a big year for our family and our companies that we needed to see how this has felt for Christine.  As always she never fails to dig deep and really open up about what her narratives are right now and how much it has weighed on her this year to keep up the relentless pace that we lead in our lives.  We hope you get as much out of th...

In this episode we dive into one of our recent disagreements and how we process through them in real time.  This is always such a tough area because it's SO vulnerable.  How we argue or "fight" is a side most of us feel shame over and digging into that was challenging for me to do today.  I feel there is so much room for growth in these times with people in our lives and in moments like this where we let our guard do...

In this episode we stay on the line we've been traveling with regards to addiction therapy/treatment/rehab.  We start looking at what causes these manifestations and specifically how much of a role trauma (in all its forms) plays a role in these manifestations and outlet behaviors.  Join us as we walk down this road and continue unpacking what a real solution looks like to people struggling with addiction, eating disorders, de...

This second episode is devoted to the failings of the therapeutic process in current addiction therapy models.  We dig right into the current model, practices, and WHY it's not working.  We also begin to discuss what the future should look like in terms of this process.  This is just the beginning of what we believe is a revolutionary approach and model to the world of addiction therapy and rehabilitation. Thank you for Openin...

What if there was no need to use the word addict anymore?  Today we discuss why the addiction therapy industry has whiffed on helping more people find real solution to the age old problem of addiction.  This is the first of a series of talks we are going to give on the failings of a wildly unregulated and by all measurements catastrophically unsuccessful model.  The good news is that there is a solution and help is coming to those ...

In this episode we Open Up bravery and in particular the willingness to have brave conversations.  It can be incredibly challenging and easy to shrink from when we are faced with these opportunities for growth and we dig into the perspective and mindset that has helped us lean into them and find ways to grow through them and embrace them.  Join us as we continue to sifting through these HUGE moments in life to step into the unknown...

In this episode we dive into the vicious cycle of change and brutal backlash we have emotionally whenever we experience a setback or failure.  We talk about what that looks like, how to embrace it, and how to process through it.  Sharing from our lived experiences we dig right into one of the nastier human emotions that we all carry.  Shame.  We love to unpack topics like this and connect the strings of our lives to them because we...

Today we recorded this episode from our car before a date night because our life is constant motion.  I (Doug) absolutely loved this episode because there was such a unique component to being out in a busier public area and recording our podcast.  It was just new and fresh.  We did more of an interview style conversation today and it flowed.  We dig into some really fascinating topics with regards to athletics and coaching  and the...

We opened season 5 with a bang and a big talk on burnout.  This week we examine what it looks like to rebound from burnout and how we build back and build better.  The goal as always is to move forward and advance our message, our cause, our company, our family, our relationships, etc.  How do we do that?  What skills can we implement to find a happier and healthier approach to achieving our goals?  What does it all look like start...

After 3 months on hiatus and ALL the life we are finally back to recording and carrying the BOU message to everyone.  Marriage, loss, emotional upheaval, buying/selling a home, you name it we've done it the last few months and we both burned out a bit. Especially Doug.  Now we are in position to begin creating and producing again with the help of our newest team member!  To all of you that follow us, listen, and open up with u...

In this episode we dive directly into some topics that are typically kept in the shadows for men in our culture/society.  We dive into Doug's recent experience with a hip hop dance lesson and a pedicure for his birthday.  Then we go even further down the rabbit hole and discuss his feelings and curiosity regarding botox.  More and more we just keep discovering that talking about what goes on in our minds is the path to truly s...

In this episode we dive into what has been going on the past month and speaking to the silence you've all seen on this podcast.  With so much swirling in our lives and most of it truly incredible I have felt a sense of needing to pull back and take care of me more and more.  I found that was the right call.  The real difference is we've made specific changes to our lives to better accommodate all that we have in action ea...

In this exclusive interview we talk to an instagram influencer AKA @that_sassy_mama about her experience with alcohol abuse, rape, recovery, affairs, relapse, pregnancy, parenting, recovery again, and more.  This sweeping interview really does cover it all and we are so grateful to have the opportunity to be part of this conversation.  Whoever you are, wherever you're at in life we can relate to these feelings and this transpa...

We travel back to one of our first episodes on this podcast and reflect on a personal journey of growth and understanding.  This is a REALLY COOL episode for us and poignant reminder that it's important to stop, look back, and reflect on where we were vs where we are.  Life has a funny way of bringing up old lessons with a new look and we uncover it today.  We hope you enjoy this episode as much as we do! Thank you for Opening...

In this episode we open up procrastination and what it really boils down to for most of us: fear.  We allow our fears and insecurities to derail our efforts and stop them altogether.  Today we talk about how to combat them. What kind of people you want in your corner and on your team so you can stop stopping and start starting.  If you ever want help or advice feel free to message us and we'll help you...FOR FREE.  Thank you f...

In this episode we sit down with Nathalie and Hailey.  Two seniors from the local high school who have spent their entire senior years in quarantine.  We break down what life has been like since COVID shut things off for young adults.  How they've coped with such dramatic changes to the social structure, what's next for them, and what the unexpected gifts of this pandemic have been for them individually.  These are two am...