• Balancing Tech and Family Life: Can We Break Free from Digital Addiction?
    Jul 11 2024

    In this episode, we dive into the impact of screen time on our daily lives, especially as parents. We discuss our own digital addictions, the challenges of modeling healthy technology behaviours for our two and a half-year-old, and the struggle to balance convenience with mindful engagement. We explore the science behind screen time, sharing insights from studies on its effects on children's brain development.

    Join us as we set goals for reducing our screen time and fostering a healthier relationship with technology for our family. Whether you're a parent or simply looking to understand the impact of digital consumption, this episode offers valuable perspectives and practical tips for navigating the digital age.

    📣 Join the Dialogue! We want to hear your stories and questions. Share your experiences with us as we navigate the ups and downs of parenthood, relationships, and everything in between. You can find us on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/teamcrewpodcast/

    🔔 Subscribe Now for an authentic, relatable, and heartfelt journey through the realities of balancing parenthood and personal identity. Let's laugh, learn, and grow together—one episode at a time.

    Más Menos
    35 m
  • A Reflection on Parenthood: Is It At All Like We Expected?
    Jul 3 2024

    Following a few weeks after Mother's Day and Father's Day, we decided to sit down with a list of questions for one other about our experiences of becoming parents.

    From unexpectedly not feeling an instant bond with our newborn to navigating the highs and lows of parental expectations, we provide unscripted answers to what it was and has been like to raise a little boy.

    We' discuss the challenges of maintaining a support system, the importance of balancing work and parenting, and the profound ways our son has reshaped our lives and our relationship.

    📣 Join the Dialogue! We want to hear your stories and questions. Share your experiences with us as we navigate the ups and downs of parenthood, relationships, and everything in between. You can find us on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/teamcrewpodcast/

    🔔 Subscribe Now for an authentic, relatable, and heartfelt journey through the realities of balancing parenthood and personal identity. Let's laugh, learn, and grow together—one episode at a time.

    Más Menos
    28 m
  • Self-Care & Mindfulness: Are You Neglecting Yourself? Lessons from Alicia Grigaitis
    Jun 26 2024

    In this insightful episode of the Team Crew Podcast, hosts Crystal and Mathew sit down with their first official guest, Alicia Grigaitis. Alicia, a single mom, primary music teacher, and founder of Flow & Co. (https://www.instagram.com/flowandco__/), shares her inspiring journey of self-care, mindfulness, and finding balance in the chaos of parenting.

    Alicia opens up about her transition from a family of four to a single parent, highlighting the importance of taking time for oneself. She shares practical strategies for incorporating self-care into daily routines, even when life feels overwhelmingly busy.

    ------

    🎧 Join Us Everywhere Tune in on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all major platforms. Follow us on Instagram @teamcrewpodcast for behind-the-scenes content, episode snippets, and to join the ongoing conversation.

    📣 Engage with Us! We invite you to share your stories, questions, and tips on how you incorporate self-care into your busy lives. Let's support each other in finding balance and wellness.

    🔔 Subscribe Now to join us on this journey of self-discovery, mindfulness, and practical self-care strategies. Let’s learn and grow together, one episode at a time.

    📣 Join the Dialogue! We want to hear your stories and questions. Share your experiences with us as we navigate the ups and downs of parenthood, relationships, and everything in between. You can find us on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/teamcrewpodcast/

    🔔 Subscribe Now for an authentic, relatable, and heartfelt journey through the realities of balancing parenthood and personal identity. Let's laugh, learn, and grow together—one episode at a time.

    Más Menos
    42 m
  • Escaping Parenthood: Can You Really Ever Get Away?
    Jun 24 2024

    Join Crystal and Mathew in this captivating episode of the Team Crew Podcast as they delve into the challenging yet essential journey of rediscovering their identities beyond parenthood. Fresh from a mini getaway, they share the highs, lows, and unexpected realizations of trying to reconnect as a couple away from their two-year-old son, Cole.

    Explore the emotional rollercoaster of their first major trip without Cole, where they hoped to reconnect with each other but found themselves constantly thinking about their son. From the guilt-laden lullabies to the stormy weather in New York, their attempts to escape parenthood led to unexpected revelations.

    📣 Join the Dialogue! We want to hear your stories and questions. Share your experiences with us as we navigate the ups and downs of parenthood, relationships, and everything in between.

    🔔 Subscribe Now for an authentic, relatable, and heartfelt journey through the realities of balancing parenthood and personal identity. Let's laugh, learn, and grow together—one episode at a time.

    📣 Join the Dialogue! We want to hear your stories and questions. Share your experiences with us as we navigate the ups and downs of parenthood, relationships, and everything in between. You can find us on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/teamcrewpodcast/

    🔔 Subscribe Now for an authentic, relatable, and heartfelt journey through the realities of balancing parenthood and personal identity. Let's laugh, learn, and grow together—one episode at a time.

    Más Menos
    26 m
  • Welcome to the Team Crew Podcast: An Authentic Look into Everyday Adventures.
    Jun 22 2024

    Join us for the inaugural episode of the Team Crew Podcast, where hosts Crystal and Mathew dive into the heart of their seven-year journey as a dynamic duo. From their serendipitous meeting to becoming parents to their energetic son, Cole, they share the moments that define them.

    In this podcast, Crystal and Mathew open up about the highs and lows of balancing work, family, and personal growth. With Crystal's passion for student affairs and Mathew's tech-savvy legal expertise, they bring unique perspectives to everyday challenges.

    This podcast isn't about experts dishing out advice; it's about real conversations, shared experiences, and finding humour and solutions in the ordinary moments. Whether you're navigating parenthood, looking for work-life balance, or just need a laugh, Team Crew is here to share the journey.

    📣 Join the Dialogue! We want to hear your stories and questions. Share your experiences with us as we navigate the ups and downs of parenthood, relationships, and everything in between. You can find us on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/teamcrewpodcast/

    🔔 Subscribe Now for an authentic, relatable, and heartfelt journey through the realities of balancing parenthood and personal identity. Let's laugh, learn, and grow together—one episode at a time.

    Más Menos
    7 m