Greg & Heidi talk about mental health. They aren't strangers to the challenges - from their own struggles, to their teens, adult children, and their parents - mental health challenges like depression, anxiety, and dementia can take their toll. But sometimes the most healing comes when we work WITH mental health diagnoses instead of wish they weren't there. No pill can solve everything. And we can't save our kids from suffering. So what's the 'happy' medium?

Greg and Heidi visit Greg's 'Uncle Bill' in the hospital. His words about 'the journey' as he reflects on his life are poignant, and inspire them to chat about the power of mid-life and choosing to be joyful and curious. The vulnerability and tenderness in saying good-bye reminded Greg and Heidi of the importance of honoring those nearing the end of life, and honoring their own personal journeys.

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Reviews of the Harry & Meghan documentary are varied, with many saying it's a "whine-fest" that is repetitive and annoying. Greg & Heidi take a different view, boiling it down to one couple's journey dealing with the challenges of integrating families (royal or not) and their values - not to mention the inevitable power struggles that arise when 'new blood' enters the scene. Looking beyond the frame of media and royalty, Greg and Heidi chat about the themes the documentary also highlights - a new family trying to find their place.

Greg and Heidi dive into their own experiences (and 'symptoms') of grief. From the grief of empty nesting to grief of letting an old version of ourselves die. Grief is universal, yet deeply personal. Can we allow ourselves to experience this alchemizing process without getting stuck? Can we give ourselves space and grace to weep, to throw tantrums, to share our pain? Grief and suffering have a divine purpose. If we can be patient with ourselves and the process of letting go, new lives open to us. That is, if we aren't too scared to turn the corner.

There's no doubt that we - and everything in our universe - is made up of energy. Through all the ups and downs of integration and relationship challenges, Greg and Heidi set an intention to stay open and curious about different healing modalities that would not only support their journey - but promote healing AND intimacy along the way.

From sacred plants to reiki and sound healing, Greg and Heidi share their explorations and experiences, with the hopes that more individuals and couples stay open- minded and curious when it comes to the options all of us have to live more authentically.

Yep, a tent. Greg and Heidi invest in a Stargazer bell tent to be a 'getaway' on their land as the house and their lives go through a major transition moving back to the farm and welcoming kids back under their roof.

They learn, throughout this challenging week, that trust isn't built during the easy times, it's built when life is turbulent and triggering. Can they staying loving and empathetic when so many old ways and patterns are clashing?

Spending the night under the moon and stars becomes the best choice they could have made - even if the tent raising was a little more challenging than they thought (they said it would take 20 minutes)!

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Turns out life just flows better when you're intentional. Greg and Heidi have already learned that - whether it's a trip or a family event they're hosting - to create a bubble. What do they want to let in? What do they want to keep out? They podcast from their AirBnb on Frenchman St. in New Orleans, reflecting on how being intentional worked for them.

Relationships always have people and situations that enter in, causing stress or miscommunication. You would think that going on a fun vacation would be something a couple wouldn't need to set intentions for - right? Turns out communicating before lift off makes a big difference. Setting intentions and over-communicating enhances the magic, by simply asking the universe for what you want and don't want.

Last week Heidi dove into the role of stepmothering; Greg takes his turn discussing his new role as a stepfather to teens.

Greg explores the challenges, hopes and expectations of sharing a home with a 'bonus daughter' and tips for men who are headed into the new role of stepfathering.

We're so used to how we parent, and have expectations with our first 'round' of children, that it takes some stretching to embrace the new AND adjust to being a parent to teens the second time around. It ain't easy, but Greg has found that being a bonus dad means he has more love to share, and new ways to grow.