Bryan Danielson: Retired?

Summary

Podcast Summary: Bryan Danielson: Retired?

Introduction

In the episode titled "Bryan Danielson: Retired?" from The Nikki & Brie Show, hosted by SiriusXM, Nikki and Brie Garcia delve into personal anecdotes, family dynamics, and life transitions. Released on November 25, 2024, this episode offers listeners an intimate look into the hosts' lives beyond their public personas, touching on themes of resilience, family bonds, and adapting to significant life changes.

1. Navigating Unexpected Challenges: The Chicken Coop Crisis [02:34 – 13:34]

The episode kicks off with Brie recounting a recent ordeal in Napa Valley where prolonged rainstorms compromised their chicken coop's integrity. The coop was leaking, leading to soaked food and distressed chickens. Determined to ensure their pets' comfort, Brie and Brian enlisted the help of Brian's mother, Betty, to insulate the coop. Brie shares:

"Brian and I, who are huge animal lovers, we are like, okay, we need it to feel warm and cozy... He thought he was going to be done an hour ago and he is still out there." ([02:34])

Their collective effort involved buying materials from the garden store and battling the relentless rain to protect their flock. Despite unexpected setbacks, such as a broken tape measure and insufficient plywood, their perseverance underscored their commitment to their animals.

2. Celebrating Life: Bri's Birthday Adventures [13:34 – 33:34]

Brie transitions into sharing her birthday celebrations, highlighting a trip to New York City accompanied by her mother and friends. They dined at the Polo Bar, immersing themselves in the vibrant NYC atmosphere. Despite travel delays and a hectic schedule, the warmth of family made the occasion memorable. Upon returning home, Brie was greeted with homemade cake and thoughtful gifts from Brian and the kids:

"Seeing them on the cake, and then the kids each picked me out an outfit or an outfit gift... just made me feel like a birthday girl." ([14:50])

Brie emphasizes the joy derived from these simple, heartfelt gestures, contrasting it with the chaos of travel and public appearances.

3. Embracing Change: Brian's Transition from Wrestling [35:05 – 45:56]

A significant portion of the episode is dedicated to discussing Brian Danielson's retirement from professional wrestling. Brian opens up about the emotional and psychological challenges of stepping away from a career he excelled in:

"I enjoy wrestling. But one of the things that I've loved so much... is more contentment and peace." ([36:50])

He reflects on missing the mental engagement wrestling provided and the struggle to find new avenues to channel his creativity and energy. Despite feeling uncertain about his future endeavors, Brian remains optimistic, hinting at upcoming talents yet to be discovered:

"I'm sure. I just guess we can always reach out to Mama Bella, my dad, Brian, anyone." ([35:56])

4. Strengthening Bonds: Insights into a Great Marriage [52:30 – 60:32]

Nikki and Bri delve into the foundations of their strong marriage, referencing a social media poll about the "seven things that make a great marriage." They affirm that their relationship embodies all seven qualities, which include:

• Good Conversations: Engaging and meaningful dialogues that foster understanding.

  "We always have good conversations because I'm a good listener and she's a good talker." ([60:07])

• Mutual Respect and Support: Always ready to apologize and resolve conflicts amicably.

  "We are very quick to apologize and give each other big hugs." ([60:18])

• Shared Responsibilities and Teamwork: Balancing chores and supporting each other's roles within the household.

  "He likes to be a part of the community... and I need a cook for everyone." ([60:22])

These insights provide listeners with practical takeaways on maintaining a healthy and supportive partnership.

5. Reflecting on Thanksgiving: Gratitude and Reconciliation [56:07 – 58:19]

With Thanksgiving approaching, the hosts reflect on memorable holiday moments and the importance of family reunions. Brie shares a touching memory of Brian arriving home from a delayed flight just in time for Thanksgiving dinner, painting it as a picturesque, almost cinematic moment:

"It's like one of those things you see in a Hallmark movie... We walked in and saw it was all prepared." ([56:24])

They discuss the significance of making every day special and the value of positive energy during family gatherings. Brie urges listeners to embrace patience, reconcile differences, and cherish time with loved ones:

"Just walk in there with positive energy and make the best of it." ([58:09])

6. Personal Growth: Vision Boards and Self-Acceptance [63:06 – 67:03]

The conversation shifts to personal development, with Brie talking about her vision boards. Initially focused on physical appearances, she later revised them to emphasize self-acceptance and confidence:

"Instead of me always trying to attain something that was a decade ago, I'm like, let's actually get the confidence to be like, this is who I am." ([64:35])

Brian shares his observations on Brie’s transformation and the evolution of their lives:

"We don’t know what’s going to happen with my neck... It's been so great to have extra hands." ([64:56])

They discuss the balance between striving for personal goals and appreciating the present moment, encouraging listeners to find contentment in their daily lives.

7. Concluding Thoughts and Listener Engagement [68:04 – 71:40]

As the episode wraps up, Nikki and Brie encourage listeners to engage through social media and share their thoughts on the discussed topics. They emphasize the importance of community and connection, especially during the holiday season. Brie humorously mentions Brian's quirky tendencies, adding a light-hearted touch to the conclusion:

"He’s making me do it to teach me a lesson... you’re responding on social media, you're going to get some coal in your stockings." ([69:53])

The hosts sign off by wishing everyone a happy Thanksgiving week and teasing upcoming episodes, particularly Nikki's return post-holidays.

Key Takeaways

• Resilience in the Face of Challenges: Brie and Brian's efforts to repair their chicken coop highlight their dedication and teamwork.

• Value of Family Celebrations: Personal anecdotes about Bri's birthday underscore the importance of family bonding and meaningful celebrations.

• Transitioning Careers and Coping Mechanisms: Brian's retirement from wrestling sheds light on dealing with significant life changes and finding new passions.

• Foundations of a Strong Marriage: The hosts' discussion on marital strengths provides insightful advice for maintaining healthy relationships.

• Importance of Gratitude and Reconciliation: Thanksgiving reflections emphasize embracing family ties and fostering positive interactions.

• Personal Growth and Self-Acceptance: Brie’s journey with her vision boards illustrates the shift towards self-confidence and embracing one's identity.

Notable Quotes

• Brie on dealing with the chicken coop crisis:

  "It's crazy when I think of how much I do off my phone... I always need a strong connection on top of that." ([02:03])

• Brian reflecting on retirement:

  "I enjoy wrestling. But one of the things that I've loved so much... is more contentment and peace." ([36:50])

• On maintaining a strong marriage:

  "We always have good conversations because I'm a good listener and she's a good talker." ([60:07])

• Brie on personal growth:

  "Let's actually get the confidence to be like, this is who I am." ([64:35])

• Thanksgiving reflections:

  "Just walk in there with positive energy and make the best of it." ([58:09])

Conclusion

"Bryan Danielson: Retired?" offers a heartfelt exploration of Nikki and Brie Garcia's personal lives, balancing the joys and challenges of family, career transitions, and maintaining a strong marriage. Through candid conversations and relatable stories, the hosts inspire listeners to embrace resilience, cherish relationships, and find contentment in everyday moments. This episode serves as a testament to navigating life's complexities with grace, humor, and unwavering support for one another.

Transcript

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[B]

She got the chickens. The surprise chicken. She said, you don't have to worry about it. You won't have to do a thing.

[A]

So you're doing it to teach me a lesson. This is the Nicky and Bri Show. Happy Monday, everyone, and welcome back to the Nikki and Bri Show. And if you really want to see these episodes on social media, you can see our videos on the Nikki and Bri show, IG page, TikTok, Facebook, and also you can call us at 8:33 Garcia too. Tell us what's on your mind or if you have a question or you want any type of advice you have. Nikki and I, and I guess we can always reach out to Mama Bella, my dad, Brian, anyone. So please call the hotline. And later on in the show, yes, Brian is coming back. He was supposed to start with me, but it is storming in Napa Valley right now. So he is outside helping our chicken coop. You guys, I have to tell you. So I feel like a lot places in the world are experiencing like all of a sudden these rainstorms are coming in and it's heavy rain. So it has been raining three days straight here, here in Napa Valley and it's heavy rain. And we started to notice that our chickens, though their whole coop was getting soaked and the food was, everything was just, it wasn't good. And the poor chickens looked miserable. So we are realizing because of the winds, the rain was coming through the side of the coupe. Anyways, Brian and I, who are huge animal lovers, we are like, okay, we need it to feel warm and cozy. So he literally. My mother in law's in town. They went to the garden store this morning to get a bunch of things to kind of make the insulate the coop. And they have been out there in the pouring rain. He thought he was going to be done an hour ago and he is still out there. So he is finishing up drying off and then Brian will join us. So I know I said last episode, he's here. He is here. And I know I see a lot of you on social media who keep asking, where's Nikki? We miss Nikki. And I keep everyone's like, probably like, she says this all the time. Nikki will be back next week, you guys. She is back. So set your clocks. Look at your calendar. You are a week away from having Nikki on the show. So, yes, when I said soon, I meant soon. It's just, you know, life happens just like this morning. I'm like, you know, we wake up and you always think you're gonna start the day off right, but a rainstorm hits or life hits. So that's, that's that. But it's also Thanksgiving week and I thought before Brian comes on, it would be really fun. So Brian's mom came in yesterday and I absolutely love her. Betty is so great and it's been so fun because, you know, when I look at my mom and the things we'll talk about and how we are, it's so different than with Brian's mom. And it's so fun because her and Brian literally this morning are drawing out a graph of the chicken coop and how they can make it better and the things they need and they make their list and they go to the garden store. And I was like, oh, my gosh. This is what I love about the holidays is you get to just reconnect with your in laws. You get to have fun. And I feel like it's Thanksgiving week, so a lot of you are either going to your in laws houses, you're having your in laws over. And I feel like it's such a great time to reconnect. And a lot of times you're thinking like, well, maybe someone thinks I have nothing in common with my in laws. But that's fun, like find little things to connect on. I mean, yeah, my mom would never. I mean, Mama Bella writing out, drying out a chicken coop and going to the garden store is not Mama Bella. But it's so fun that I can do that with Brian's mom. And she feels exactly like Brian and I when it comes to animals. So we share that passion and we understand each other. When we're like, okay, we're not all crazy chicken people. We just like, look at them, they're all bundled together wondering what's happening. And so I just feel like this week, sometimes people go into this negative mindset like, oh, the in laws and this and that and oh, they bug or all. You find the little negative things that get at you, but really sit down. And I know you guys are so damn tired of hearing me always say journal, but I do feel like it's good to journal and be like, what are the, the pluses? What are the strengths? Because you did marry their son or daughter and they came from them. So there are things that you love about them. You just really got to take the time and figure it out. And if you really can't write anything down that you feel like, oh my gosh, a positive strength, something to connect with, then be open minded and learn something new. And I just think, I was thinking, you know, because tis the season we all come together, our families, that I, you know, I always hear people like, oh, yeah, you know, who's in town? But I just think we, we need to be saying it Differently. And it should be said differently. And I've been absolutely loving it. Like, even this morning, I went to the coffee shop because I'm like, okay. I told myself I. Because I don't know if any of you are like this, but I hit up the coffee shop way too much, and I started to count out because coffee is kind of expensive. You're spending seven to $9. I swear on a coffee nowadays. So I started to add it up, and I'm like, all right, Bri. Like, you. You do enjoy coffee at home. But today, because it was raining and, like, my mother law is in town, I'm like, okay, now I can go to the coffee shop because I wanted to pick out some really yummy goodies. So I grabbed those, and it was so fun to see her, like, enjoy, like, something that I enjoy all the time. And I was just like, oh, my gosh. Right? Like, I know. They're so amazing, right? And I don't know why I'm one of those people who finds so much joy in seeing people eat either food I made or. Or my recommendations. And when I see they love it, I feel like I just, like, won a game. Like, it does something to me. It's like the feeling I had when I scored a goal in soccer or we won our championship game, you know, it's like. It just feels like a really big win. And you're like, I know, right? It's why I'm there all the time. So, like, I was so excited today to go to the coffee shop and even last night. So I'm recording this, and it's the 22nd. So yesterday was my birthday. I'm gonna take a pause because I know everyone right now is saying, happy birthday, Bri. Thank you, guys. And she. She came. But it was so much fun to. I was in New York City, and I was with my mom and Nicole, and it was really great because the night before my birthday, our. I guess I can say our birthday. I'm already so used saying that. My mom, because we're all in New York, she's like, let's all go to dinner. So guess where we went. The Polo Bar. I feel like I don't even have to tell anyone. They just know. So we celebrated our birthday there with my mom and my best friend Jamie, and to my other close friends Leslie and Jamie. And it was so incredible. And I was. I love that I had that moment there, like, in a fun outfit. Polo Bar. Enjoying the New York vibe. And then I got on an early morning flight that almost Got delayed three hours because I wanted to hurry up to get back home here to Napa to be with the family. And I have to tell you, it was so cute. So Brian, Birdie and Buddy made me a homemade cake. And Brian kept sending me videos of the kids making it. And that just made my birthday alone. And when I got home, it was kind of a rough little, not too bad of a travel day, but a little rough. And I might have had a wine too many the night before. And I walked into the house, there was these flowers, the kids, homemade cake, and see my candles, 41. I was like, damn, that's crazy. But seeing them on the cake, and then the kids each picked me out an outfit or an outfit gift. So seeing them like just how they did it and their little handmade cards, you guys, that right there alone made me feel like a birthday girl. And my mother in law was coming in and so the kids were at school, so I wanted to pick them up. And they almost are more excited. And maybe I doubt it's just my kids. I feel like all parents understand this. I think your kids are more excited for your birthday than you are. Right. Because as we get older, we're like, okay, I could stop at 40. We don't need to keep counting the years. Even though I do feel like every birthday should be celebrated because it's, it's when you were born, it's such a celebration. But my kids, like, the minute they saw me, they were like, oh my gosh, it's your birthday. Like, so worked up. And then Buddy all day long until we picked up Birdie, like, can you open your gift? Can you open your gift? Can you open your gift? And I'm like, bud, not right now. Like, let's wait till Sissy gets home. And the minute I pick up Birdie. And Nicole was with me and Mato, so we were all together. And like Birdie couldn't even get in the car fast enough. She's like, oh, hey, are we going to open up your gift when you get home? And so they just want to see you open your gifts, blow out candles, and they want to smash the cake. That's what they really want. So it was just, I don't know, we're in our sweats, like, no plans. And it was so fun because I was like, okay, this is all I want. Like, now granted, I'm having a birthday party at the speakeasy, but really to celebrate my birthday, I just, I love when it's small. It's my family. It just makes it's weird. It makes it feel really special. And my kids and. And Brian, you know, too, but my kids really are just like the icing on the cake. They really just make you feel like. They literally made me feel yesterday like I was the most special human in the world. And they already do that, but they did it. They took it up a notch, and they also were like, okay, and then we're going to be really good for you. So it was fun. We did that and we blew out candles. And then Brian's like, should we go to dinner? Should we, like, order food? And I'm like, oh, let's keep it low key and order food. And I'm like, of course. You know, something bad. So I order Mexican food and we all eat it, even though I will say it gave us all the worst tummy aches. Oh, my gosh. It was not the way I wanted to end my birthday night, but it was really worth it. So I don't know. I feel like my birthday, you know, it was amazing to have my mom and my dad on the podcast. So if you didn't hear their episodes, it's our last two episodes. I really recommend going and listening to it if you want to just see, like, who I came from and, you know, you've seen me on reality show for so long.

[B]

You.

[A]

You've been listening to this podcast for so long. So I feel like what's fun is you can go hear my mom speak and my dad speak, and you see how I'm a blend of both of them. And I'm sure a lot of you think I look so much like my dad, but it's really. So I'd go back and listen to those episodes because you can really pick out, like, oh, my gosh, this is where Nikki gets it. This is where Bri gets it. This is, you know, and I find that really fun. And I was just, like, thinking how special to have that going into my birthday. And then being in New York working, we feel. We finished filming that travel show. Make sure to check out Mama Bella and I on Extra mile Club on first look after Saturday Night Live on December 14th. And our second episode will air December 21st, but we finished filming that, which was really fun. And then to be at the Polo Bar, come home to my sweet little adorable family, and then to have some of my other best girlfriend's cousin and all my mom friends, you know, party it up with me at the speakeasy. It's been quite the birthday week, and I have to say this is why I love my birthday. It always feeds into Thanksgiving. And if not, it's usually on Thanksgiving. But I was like, you know what? How do. It feels like the celebration keeps continuing. Like, it's just like, you know, when family comes in, it makes things feel special. We started to pull out some decorations to get ready to go up, and then just, I don't know, like, I'm starting to pack the kids up because we're going to Washington. I don't know. It's just like, I feel like, wow, my birthday always feeds into, like, a very magical time of the year. And I. And it just makes me feel blessed and, wow, it's such a great time to be alive. Like, just such a great time. So for all of you going into Thanksgiving week, I just say, don't stress. Don't think, ugh, I have to see this person or that or even for one second think, I don't know if I'm gonna go to Thanksgiving because I don't want to see that person because we have this drama, whatever it may be. Don't let go. Please let go. And just walk in there with just positive energy and make the best of it. And also, it's such a great time of year to reconcile or to just be like, really? Are we going to waste life, like, not talking to each other? Are we really going to waste life fighting? I mean, especially coming off an election. I know how a lot of families get. It literally splits families. People stop talking to each other, but don't allow it. Honestly, Brian and I, we have made this bubble in our life where we're, like, we're not going to be affected by the outside world. Like, we're not going to be affected by gossip, magazines, elections. Whatever's going. The chaos in the world is going on. We do not allow it to affect our bubble of happiness with our family and friends, because that. There's no way that's not how you should live. And I always think to myself, like, we're all allowed our own opinions, and we're all allowed to live the way we want to live to live, and we just have to be okay with that. So, please, this Thanksgiving, if there's family members or friends or people you're not talking to over things that, you know, I don't want to say don't matter, but, like, shouldn't be as important as a friendship or family bond, pick up the phone now, call them or write them a letter. Sometimes that's easier. Sometimes it's hard to talk to someone either face to face or on the phone, I would say even a text. We can even do that. Or write a letter. And I would do it, like, just let go. You'll feel so good to end 2024 that way and going into a new year that way. So I'm going to check on Brian. I can hear him. I think he's on his way in, which I'm really excited. Let's see if he's going to be a little stressed or if he's ready to go sometimes. This is the thing. I'll tell you about Brian. We all know he loves the rain. So I feel like he's been out there and he has not even been in his rain boots. I'm like, oh, my gosh. I see his rain boots by the door. I'm like, what is he wearing out there? But no umbrella, nothing. He is your typical Washington state man. So I feel like the rain energizes him. So I think we'll. We'll have nice energy. And so I'm gonna take a quick break, I'm gonna check on Brian, and when we come back, we're going to have Mr. Bryan Danielson on the podcast. When Brian and I travel, we have a huge checklist of the things that we love. And for the holidays, we are looking to travel with our family and extended family, a lot of cousins, let me tell you, because we aren't a one size fits all style of a family. And that's what I love about Airbnb. 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And Brian, I didn't think you were gonna make it, but this is the thing I said. I said, let's see if Brian comes in stressed or energized, because you do love rain. And being out in the rain, I feel really energizes you, but you were out in the rain for a very stressful situation.

[B]

It's not stressful. Is that it would. It's actually kind of fun. It's making me use my brain. Right.

[A]

Well, that's good.

[B]

Yeah. And so it's like, so. Yeah. You know, and it's up there figuring things out in the rain. I kind of feel like, you know, my dad just passed away, who was a logger, but he was a logger, for the most part, up in Washington state. And he'd be out there, you know, rain or shine or whatever it is. And sometimes when it's raining, unexpected things happen. Right. So there were some unexpected things that happened while I was standing on top of the chicken coop, which isn't the sturdiest structure in the world.

[A]

I know when I was, like, peeking through the window and I'm looking out, I'm like, I don't know. This seems like we're going to be a headline in a news story.

[B]

Like, man, pause, ring checking. Yeah. Yeah. Don't think I didn't think about it. With how bad my neck is and everything. I was just like. I was like, this is probably not a smart. This is not the smartest thing I've ever done. But, yeah, I mean, it was. It was. It was. It is a little bit invigorating going out there and doing it. Right.

[A]

So do you feel like you got it done?

[B]

No, I still have to go back to the store. What do you have to get more plywood? And there were some things. There were some things that I hadn't anticipated out there. So, like, you don't think about when you're not on top of the chicken coop, which is that the. There's one side of the post that are. The posts go above the chicken coop. Right. So you need something taller so that the. It doesn't. When you put the plywood up there, it's not. The rain is not going down into the chicken coop.

[A]

Right.

[B]

So. And then I also underestimated the size because buddy broke our tape or like, our tape measure. Our tape measure. And so he broke our tape measure. So we were just winging it. We were just like, okay. Like, my mom was out there with her feet. Like, well, my. My feet are about. You know, so we. We underestimated how much. How much plywood we needed, but. Yeah, but it's. It's been fun.

[A]

Yeah. Well, I. You know, it was funny because for the love chickens. Well, that's the thing. I was like, people might think we're crazy. Oh, my gosh. I look so much taller than you. That's okay.

[B]

You are so much taller than me.

[A]

No, I'm not. So I was like, people might think we're so crazy how much we talk about our chickens. And like you this morning, it was like, go time. We're like, okay, when you make it comfortable for the chickens. And. But then what's nice is at least we're like that together. And then your mom very much understands us. So if no one else dies, we're good.

[B]

My mom wanted to get. Wanted to do more than what we're doing now. She wanted to get rebar. She wanted to get, like this fencing. And then. And then don't. And make a dome over the. Just like. I was just like. I think the simplest. Because we need it. We need it simple, and we need fast. I think that the best way is going to do be plywood, because what's happening is where the chickens get. Their food is getting wet. So it's like the food itself is getting wet, and then they're not. They're not eating it. When I went out there and gave them worms the first. The first day, I had covered around their. Around their hen house, but I didn't cover around their food, and I didn't. Just didn't think about it. And the water was going right in, and then they weren't eating it. I went out there and I gave them grubs, and they all like. Like a. Like. Like. Yeah. Like they were so hungry, and I was just like, oh, my gosh. And. And so anyways, so they just weren't eating it. And there. There was wa. There was water and where they're. Where they. Where they get it and all that kind of stuff. And so I went and cleaned it out. I put tarps over the whole thing. And then the tarps leaked, right? Because we. In the middle of our chicken coop is this giant oak tree. And then one of the branches poked a hole through the tarp.

[A]

Oh, my goodness.

[B]

And so I was just like, well, yeah. Yep. And so.

[A]

Rory Berlin.

[B]

Yep. Yeah. I mean, it's, you know, fun.

[A]

So would you tell everyone? Because at first you were like, what kind of chaos did you bring into my life? But would you say now the chickens have been such a blessing?

[B]

Well, so some days, you know, maybe. So have I told you this Zen Buddhist parable? No, I love this. It's like, so there's a farmer, right? And his horse runs away, and the neighbor comes over and says, oh, what bad luck. And then the farmer goes, maybe. And then the horse comes back the next day with two wild horses, and then they stay with them. And the neighbor comes over and says, oh, well, good luck. And the farmer says, maybe. And then the next day, his son is riding one of the wild horses and then falls off and breaks his leg. And the neighbor comes over and says, oh, what bad luck. And the farmer says, maybe. And then the next day, the military's coming through and they're going to war and they're drafting all the young men, and his son doesn't have to go because his leg is broken. And then so the. The neighbor comes over and says, well, good luck. And the farmer says, maybe. Right. So all these things, whether you define them as. As good or bad, you don't know if they're good or bad long term. Right. Some things. Some things seem unpleasant. You know, for example, today was very pleasant because I felt like. I didn't feel like I had ample time because I was coming in here to do that. But if I missed it, I thought I knew you'd be okay. And all that kind of stuff was.

[A]

Getting a little stressed, but no big deal.

[B]

Where it was a little stressful for me was yesterday when, like, okay, all of a sudden those people came to the house and delivered all this stuff that she didn't tell me about. And then, like. And then it's like, my mom's coming in and I've got to pick, but I'm on lone dad duty, and I've got. With no help, and I've got to pick Buddy up from school. And then, you know, all these different things, and her flight was getting delayed and, you know, like, all of that kind of stuff. So when it's. When it feels like stuff on top of stuff on top of stuff, it seems like it's like, oh, my gosh, chickens. One more thing. But then on a day like today, like one I like, this is one of the things that. I mean, I. I think I've known about myself for a while, but with kids and with dogs and with chickens, I like taking care of things, right? Like, I like. Like, I'm like, if they would call me motherly if I was. What's up? Like a. Like, I like, you know, and so, yeah, the only thing I don't like doing. And she knows this, is I don't like cleaning up poop.

[A]

No. So guess who cleans up all the poop?

[B]

All the chicken poop. Now, keep in mind, because. And. And the reason why I have her do this is because when I. She got the chickens, the surprise chickens that I did not know were coming, she said, you don't have to worry about it. You won't have to do a thing. And I. And I just looked at her and.

[A]

I was like, so you're doing it to teach me a lesson.

[B]

Also because I don't like cleaning up poop with the dogs. So, for example, with it being super rainy here, Penelope will. She will walk right down our steps. Poop. Or sometimes poop on the steps.

[A]

That's right.

[B]

And. And, like, she'll be right on the. She'll pee right on, like, on the. Go out the door, and she'll pee right there and then. And then run right back inside. And so anyways, but, you know, I'll go and clean up the dog's poop. I don't like it. I don't like poop. And. But. But I'll go out and do it. But.

[A]

Yeah, I do it all, which is fine.

[B]

It's like, nope, you said you'd do it. I'm just making. So what I'm doing is I'm. I'm keeping Bri accountable to her promises.

[A]

Oh, marriage. Oh, marriage. Oh, gosh. Well, I guess. You know how I get him back is the last, like, couple days when I was in New York. He literally texts me. He goes, what are all these boxes?

[B]

She gets me back by ordering things.

[A]

Okay, Deliver.

[B]

When my must's coming. And, like, the room is just filled with boxes, and then all of a sudden, more stuff is coming in. Deliver.

[A]

Not my fault. They decided to put. Okay, so for example, I ordered, like, four picture frames. Okay, it wasn't my fault. They put a picture frame in a separate box. Why they didn't put it all in one box is jarring to me. So, like, that's not my fault. And then I had to get Birdie a couple. Well, when I say a couple, I got her five different, like, leggings, maybe six from Amazon, but had to come in, like, three different boxes or baggies, whatever. And I'm like, we couldn't put them all in one. So in fairness to me. And then I got us a fake Christmas tree. Finally, I. I was like, you know what? Let's do it this year. And then I had to get, like, you know, a storing box. Like, they're always like, add on a storing box or, like, half the price. I did it. And those came in separate boxes. And then what was the other one?

[B]

I decided there was just junk on top of junk on top.

[A]

I know. I'm telling everyone what I got. I'm telling everyone what I got.

[B]

Junk on junk. Junk.

[A]

Then two little black hooks. Two little black hooks so we can nail them in to be by our cold punch and sauna so we can hang our robes or towels. Because right now we just kind of throw em on the floor. That was a box, and this was one of the boxes.

[B]

Why did you have to order that online? Why didn't you just go down to the building supply store, get it?

[A]

I was thinking about that and then I was like, I was literally just there.

[B]

It's five minutes down the street.

[A]

I know, because usually I do that, but I had already been to the hardware store like three times, and then I forgot them. And then I'm like, you know, what effort. I'm just gonna get them on Amazon real quick. It's so bad. But I did it. Sorry. And then, you know, a couple other little things. When Brian and I travel, we have a huge checklist of the things that we love. And for the holidays, we are looking to travel with our family and extended family. A lot of cousins, let me tell you, because we aren't a one size fits all style of a family. And that's what I love about Airbnb. I get to pick the destination, the service size of the home, and all the things that we really love, which we all know. Me, Chef Bri. I need a cook for everyone. And Brian loves to feel immersed into whatever town, city we're in. He wants to be part of the community. And these are all the reasons why Brian and I love to travel. We like to see different communities, different cultures, but we want to be completely immersed in it. And we also want to be able to cook their foods and have the whole family under one roof. Being able to end the night in a living room with the movie on and then having our own beds. And our biggest thing that we love about traveling, we've had some incredible hosts and hostess, and that makes the travel even better. Which is exactly what I want to give to people traveling to my home. I want them to be able to cook a nice meal with their family. Family sleep in cozy beds. And I want to be that super host with five stars that you pick on Airbnb. So it's something to think about when you're traveling to a new place and you're leaving your place, it makes sense to Airbnb it. If you host while you're away, it's basically like you're making money while you're spending money. Kind of genius if you think about it. So don't leave money on the table the next time you're out of town. When you're away, your home could be an Airbnb. Your home might be worth more than you think. Find out how [e-mail] host. And who knows? Maybe one day Brian and I will be in your kitchen.

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[B]

Yeah, I mean, it's. It's been good. There's been, you know, there's obviously some struggle because there's some struggles in the sense of I don't know if I will ever be as good at anything as I was at wrestling. Well, right.

[A]

Your incredible husband, incredible father.

[B]

Right. But it's. But.

[A]

But that is like, as a job or career.

[B]

Well, and not even that. Just. Just doing something. Right. Like, you know, and the way that it made my brain work and all that kind of stuff like that, it actually was very rewarding. That was one of the rewarding things about being up there is, you know, like, there's a lot of stuff that we have, like, to be done. Right, right. But it doesn't necessarily fire off the creative parts of my brain. Like, one of the things that I really enjoyed about that was. It was a puzzle. Like, I was up the. There in the rain, you know, and you like, you know me, I like being outside.

[A]

Yeah.

[B]

So I was out up there in the rain, on top of things. It felt a little bit dangerous. Just like wrestling felt a little bit dangerous, but not so dangerous that I thought, like, oh, like, oh, no. Imminent death or anything like that, but it felt a little bit dangerous. It. It was making me use my brain. I'm outside that sort of thing, I think. And I think that's one of the things that I haven't found something for. For. For that part of my brain to use that creative part of my brain to where, like, coming up with things and like, you know, like, I still even, you know, it's been over a month now since my last match, and even still, I think, like, I wake up in the middle of night and think of wrestling things, and I'm just like, well, this is not useful. I wish I would have thought. I wish I would have thought of this two years ago, but that's what it is.

[A]

I feel like. I feel like in anything, like there's so many times I've walked away from different things or even done things that I did five years ago. And this happens me with wrestling too, but also, like business or something, you know, like a pitch. And it's like I also am like, oh my gosh, I just would have, like switched it a little bit or if I said it like this or did it like this, it would have been better. But that's weird, right?

[B]

Yeah, but, but, but that's been the, the part that's been a little bit hard. And I, and I anticipated it, you know, because I enjoy wrestling. Like, I love wrestling. But one of the things that, that I've loved so much, you know, that's, you know, you think of. I don't, I don't try to keep a balance sheet. Like, is it net positive or net negative or anything like that? And if I, if I had to, I would say it's 100% net positive. But one of the things, these are things that I've gained is like more time with the kids. And you can even see Buddies.

[A]

It's such a difference with Bud.

[B]

Yeah.

[A]

You know, so Buddy, who was always like, no, daddy, no. Or like, you know, only mommy. Only Mommy. Not even kidding, you guys. The other night before I left for New York, I was like, oh, Bud, grab a book and bring it. I always have him bring it to the bed. He gets to pick two books. Unless he decided to run really late with everything than one book. And then we read in the bed before going to sleep. And he goes, no, I want daddy to read to me. And I was like, huh? No part of me is like, all right, I don't mind. But then I was a little hurt, cuz I'm like, whoa. Like it's always been mommy everything. And now I'm starting to see, like, even this morning for school, he did not cry. You dressing him? Yeah, he actually didn't even. And usually he would cry like only mama.

[B]

Yeah, well, y. Yesterday he, he had a hard time, but it was because he'd been gone for a couple days since my last match. I mean, just think of the daddy son time, the, the daddy daughter time and stuff. I've been able to have that I wasn't able to have before in the sense of just like one on one time and like really being able to treasure. Because a lot of times I would have to leave on Tuesday. You know, we, you know, we don't have help on Tuesdays and Thursdays. So it's like, so picking Buddy up from school, where it's just me and Buddy. Right? And it's like, like that time is so, so valuable. Right. And so it's like, you know, because I was always flying out on. On Tuesdays and then on Thursdays I was always flying home. So it wasn't like I was getting that kind of time with him where, Where Birdie's. Where Birdie's not even in the house. You know what I mean? And so it's like where he. And I can just do something, although. Because he gets up so early and I'm an early riser sometimes we'd get that in the mornings. But. But, yeah, but. But I mean, there's been that. There's also been less on my plate late and. And sometimes I. Very rarely, I think, do I struggle with that. But. But that's been really nice for me in the sense. Because I can just sit there and just feel right. Like it's almost like a. Like a. Just a meditation where I'm not meditating. Right. You know, one of, one of the, One of the meditations that I really like to do is. Is just this idea of sitting there and like, what if you had no problems to solve? And that's the. What would your mind do if you had no problems to solve? And then. So sometimes when, like I dropped the kids off at school or, or whatever it is and I'm doing nothing. Like sometimes your brain just comes up with things to, all right, I gotta figure out this or I gotta figure out this or I gotta figure out this. It's been nice lately to sit there, to take 10 to 20 minutes to just be like, I don't have any problems to solve and the problems that I do have to solve I can figure out later and then just enjoying those moments. And if I get that, what I've found is this more of a baseline. A baseline piece. Right? Where I need to do better at is integrating more into like, the community and the school and stuff. Like today I'm going. I'm going to help out into school today, right? And so. But figure out where my place is and that sort of thing.

[A]

For sure. Yeah. But I kind of feel like the first two weeks there's always like excitement. Like, okay, like, ah, it's nice not to travel. And you know, it feels a little relaxed. And then after that I feel like it gets a little hard because then you kind of. It gives you that anxiety or that feeling of like, wait, is, wait, is this my life? Wait, should I be doing something? What do I do? And even like I kind of felt this. And tell me if I'm wrong, but I felt like you were getting over asking me, like, wait, where's this? That, where's that? At. Yeah, where's like. Because I'm, you know, like I'm the queen of the household.

[B]

I was. But I'm like gone.

[A]

I was going. So I'm the one who puts like the drill somewhere.

[B]

Right.

[A]

I quit everything everywhere. And I could tell Brian was starting to get bothered. Not at me, just at the whole situation of constantly having to ask me.

[B]

Where something is or when she's gone. Not knowing where something is, like finding the whisk. We, me and the kids made her a birthday cake and it was so much fun. Like, so that was, you know, that's one of those things where it's just like, I wouldn't have been able to do that if I was like, I would have been at Wednesday, would have been at Dynamite. You know, we would have had to have somebody watch the kids. Kids, you know, because she ran New York and all that kind of stuff. And so. But Wednesday, what I was doing is I was me and the kids were baking, making Bria birthday cake. And so. But one of the things was the best video. Where's. Where's the whisk? And I'm like looking at all these drawers. I'm like, I have no idea. She's in the middle.

[A]

Why didn't you text me?

[B]

No, you were in the middle of doing your stuff. Yeah, and yeah, and so it was just like, I was just like, I can't find the whisks. So you know, we made do and then I found the whisk.

[A]

Yeah. But you know, those are all the little details you don't, you know, think someone goes through in retirement. And it's weird to say retirement even though it is. But let me tell you, as pro wrestlers, you never retire.

[B]

Yeah, I was very never saying. That's why I was very cautious to not say retirement, you know, like, you know, except for the match where if I lost that fire. Right. But then after that it was all the end of my full time wrestling career. But you know, honestly, I feel like I don't know, we don't know what's going to happen with my neck. But it honestly feels like like I've got a bobblehead. Right?

[A]

Yeah. Like, well, Ryan to get neck surgery. So we're waiting to hear. But it's weird because I wanted to do this big post for him. I even like was talking to him. I'm like, I, you know, like kind of wanted to like I had all these pictures ready to go. You know what I mean? And then he's like, no, because as wrestlers we can't we're never fully retired. And you know, and I get. Brian doesn't want anything to be a big deal because then it's like, we've made how many big deals of retirements and we always find a way to come back and you just never know. It's just life. All of a sudden you feel like, okay, I can do this again.

[B]

Yeah, it, it, it also doesn't matter, right?

[A]

Well, to some people, I feel like it does.

[B]

Yeah. But it, I mean, to me, you know, you know, at the, at the end of the day, like, because I realized this with my last kind of retirement, which was forced, right? Like, I didn't, like, I didn't want to retire, but, you know, they, they, they weren't going to let me wrestle again. But then, but, but what I found is people are sad for a bit. Like, right. They're. They're sad for, like, this much, and then everybody just moves on. It doesn't matter.

[A]

Right, sure.

[B]

And so it's like. And so it's, you know, the, the hardest part for. It is probably for the person who does it. You know what I mean? And so, and, you know, I, I had talked to Birdie, goes to school with one of the kids, father used to play in the NFL, and we went hiking, you know, with them and their kids. And I had asked him how it was, like, when he, when he had to retire. He said it was. It was tough at first. Right? Yeah. Like, you know, and, and I felt that, you know, I felt that kind of like, emotionally or I feel like, you know, one of the things that, that high of going out there and wrestling, like, oh, my God, it's just like. Because there's a little bit of, like. I haven't even phrased it as nervousness since I came back from my, from my first retirement. You know, I haven't felt like, the nervousness, that nervous energy that people get when they, when they wrestle. But I, but there is like that excitement or like, you know, some. Something could go wrong. And I'm somebody who kind of likes it when things go wrong when something.

[A]

Oh, he loves it. I was always like, we're so weird.

[B]

When things go awry. It's like, oh, man. Now your brain is just working in a completely different level trying to. How do we salvage this? Or how do, how does this work now? This, this is. This whole thing has completely changed. And, and so. Yeah, but, but that kind of excitement, you know, you don't necessarily find that excitement in just everyday life, but you find more, like, more Contentment and peace, you know, so. So, yeah, for sure.

[A]

Well, that's good. And, you know, Brian, I'm so excited because even though you feel like you'll never do anything better than wrestling, being your wife, not better.

[B]

No, I'm. I'm just saying I won't. I won't be as good at anything.

[A]

Yes, but being your wife and knowing you for a long time, you have a lot of incredible talents. And I'm excited. And I don't think it's like we're going to know by, you know, Christmas time, but I definitely feel like in the next year, one of those talents is going to blossom. It's going to be really interesting to see what it is and something will come out of it. And because you're good at a lot.

[B]

I guarantee you it's going to be something I'm going to be good at. Some really good at. Something that's really irritating to you.

[A]

Well, I hope not.

[B]

Let's see. What I'm really good at is coming up with insane scenarios. Well, and they drive you. And they. When I bring them up to you, they drive you crazy.

[A]

But I was thinking something more. And like, as in, like, I wish.

[B]

I wish we could have gotten on film how upset you got when I came up with the idea of challenging Elon Musk to blow up the moon.

[A]

I mean, of course. I mean, I feel like instead of. This is my thing, is like, it would probably want to challenge him. I mean, he's like, talking about maybe creating life on Mars. And I'm like, can we just fix life here? Oh, my gosh.

[B]

Yeah.

[A]

I got fired up for sure.

[B]

It was at Cisco.

[A]

He knows what gets me.

[B]

Well, wasn't even that. I was on a walk with the dogs. And, you know, I had. I had read a book. You know, I was rereading a book. You know, you've all know Harari had said something like, you have enough nuclear weapons to blow up the earth 32 times.

[A]

I mean, I'm going to lose sleep tonight.

[B]

And in my head, I was like, I don't think that's true. What are they even calculating here? I don't think we could blow up the Earth. In fact, like, for. Actually, my first thought was, I wonder what would happen if we tried to nuke the sun? And I said, probably nothing, right? Because it's. That's got to be just a giant nuclear reaction. And then I was like. And so that process spiraled into, wait a second. There's no way we could blow up the Earth in Fact, you know what? I don't think we could blow up the moon. And it wasn't Elon Musk who said this, so I don't know why my thought, but he's just like this eccentric billionaire who's really smart who takes on these massive challenges, right? And so it's like we, okay, not only can we not blow up the earth, like we could kill all the people on planet Earth.

[A]

Oh my gosh. Do you see you guys if I don't bring them on podcast that much.

[B]

With all the nuclear weapons we have, I think that's what Yuval no, Harari was saying.

[A]

No, not all. None of us knew. A lot of us didn't know.

[B]

What are you talking about?

[A]

I don't know. Harari.

[B]

Yuval.

[A]

It was Harari.

[B]

No, Yuval. No, you. I didn't say you all I said Yuval. His first name is Uval. Y U V A L I still so I was very confused. Yuval know Harari, I had had mentioned that, you know, we could blow up the earth, but I think what he's meaning is that we could kill. So there's 8 billion people on planet Earth. We could kill 30 times that, right?

[A]

So damn mental health right now is out of control. Brian, you can't talk about stuff like this.

[B]

Why?

[A]

Because I'll lose sleep tonight. So this is stuff like he'll like all of a sudden bring up to me right before I'm about to go to sleep or.

[B]

Okay, you should see the things she brings up to me, right? Like I'm bringing, I bring. I think of like these wild scenarios that will never happen. You one, Elon Musk is not going to respond to me if I say Elon Musk, you don't have the guts to blow up the. We've already talked about the right one, have we? On the podcast.

[A]

Yes, we have.

[B]

Okay. But what she does is she brings up like real life tragedies right before we go to sleep.

[A]

Apple news, like a story pops up.

[B]

I'm like, kitty, okay, just get up, just get off of anything, any, any sort of news thing that is D is directly marketed to you.

[A]

I agree. I will say this. Nikki, as we all know, has been off social media since, you know, everything, which is like Labor Day weekend. And she loves it. She goes, it's crazy. Like just what she one you realize what you get done, right? Where her brain doesn't go like she was just saying it's crazy. And she hasn't even like been on news stuff. She's like just gave that all up. And she was like. It was weird what she felt like her mind and body went through, like, kind of.

[B]

You had a husband who doesn't go on social media.

[A]

I know. So I'm used to it with you, but, like, with her, I'm not. But like. And you know, like, I'm someone who can get caught up in it or as of lately, like, we all know, like, I really had to step it up and it was. You saw, and it was hard on me. And like, I've never been more active in my life on, like, the social platforms and stuff. Do you think?

[B]

I mean, I don't know.

[A]

I mean, you guys, like, I just. A lot. But it was interesting just hearing her perspective. And I was like, wow. And a part of me was like, getting back on after the holidays, Should I.

[B]

What she gonna get back on?

[A]

Yeah, for sure. Yeah.

[B]

But if it was so great being off it, why would she get back on it?

[A]

Because it's a business tool. And also, you know, it's just right now how the world responds to what you're doing and, you know what you're up to. I don't know. You gotta ask her. You ask her. You'll see her later. Yeah, but it's. But it's, you know, like, for me, sometimes I'm like. Even like yesterday, I'm driving with her, she tells me these two awful stories, and I looked at her and I go, you really overstimulated me with sadness. And now I don't feel good. And she's like, well, what? I go, you just told me two of the most horrific stories. And I'm like. And my body almost couldn't handle it. It was just like it was getting overstimulated with this like. Like, you know what I mean? I'm like, gosh, what else is wrong with this world? Type of vibe. And I'm like, okay, you might not be on Instagram or any of the other stuff. Dang. Like, you hate that Apple news is really. Yeah, But I. Because I was bad. And then I finally had to get off because my bring any of that.

[B]

Stuff up to you.

[A]

I know. One thing I did see, though, on social media and I showed her was seven ways to have, like, a good marriage or, you know, you're in a good marriage or something. And Brian and I nailed all seven. And I showed Nicole on the plane, even though I kind of felt bad, I was like, oh, shoot, sorry, that too soon or something. She's like, no, that's so you and Brett. But it was like, friends before dating. We were. Or all of them. I don't know. I do know, but I'm, like, trying to think of, like, in a concise way of saying it. I wish I could pop it up on my phone, but I didn't save it. I don't know. It was like, seven things, and I was like, whoa, that's Brian and I. That's Brian and I. That's Brian and I. And we nailed all seven. And I was like, that's why we have a great marriage. I think, like, this is gonna see. This is where my brain goes.

[B]

Yeah.

[A]

So I'll find it.

[B]

But. But you saw that on social media, so I didn't need to read a social media post to know that we have a great marriage. I. I think. I know. I think I'm just. I'm just happy with you. Like, so, for example, like, the emotion that I feel when Bri came home yesterday and it's her birthday and, like, how excited I was for her to come home and how. How excited I was for her and I to just be together. Like, I think that's.

[A]

I know.

[B]

I think that's enough.

[A]

I will say. I, I. I always get sad when leaving Brian. And I think the. The thing I've loved most about. I don't want to say retirement, but whatever this is him being o more is having him home more. And I'm just like. Because I like his presence, and even at night, I have fun. And she just likes chatting with it.

[B]

She likes to boss me around.

[A]

Oh, my gosh. It's been so great to have extra hands to, like, say, go. Go do this shit now.

[B]

And you know what? I'm not a boss. Right?

[A]

Yeah. He means me.

[B]

Yeah. I'm not. I'm like. We joke about it, like, but she. You ask our kids. You ask Birdie who's the boss, mama. And because I'm not somebody, like, yeah. If I. If I don't have anything to do, tell me. Tell me what. Tell me what needs to be done, and I'll go do it. Because I don't. It's like she has all these things, like, you could do this, or you could do this or you could do this. We just need to tell me.

[A]

Yeah.

[B]

I'm like, But I do. I'm a list. Like, I'm a good. I don't know, Doer. Employee. Yeah, whatever. We already.

[A]

Great employees.

[B]

Yeah, I'm a great employee. Always been a great employee. Yeah. My. My first, like, real job was when I was 15 at McDonald's. And I was so good. Like, they, like, I was the best. Like, little burger flipper, you know, like, because I was. I was very much looking at the times. Okay, we need four trays of meat in there between this time and this time. And during the rush hour, we need all 12 trays of meat in there. And so I would. I would meticulously. And then aim anybody who was like, okay, they need help with this. I'd go, okay, okay, okay. And like, I took it really seriously.

[A]

And like, I was the same as a waitress. I. I feel bad saying this, and I'm not being cocky. I was never in the weeds. I could have a bunch of tables. I was like, writing everything down, wouldn't miss anything, let people know if things were taking a while. I was like, communication was good. As I was a waitress. Like, I was honest. I worked hard.

[B]

I can imagine you being really good at that. I would have been very poor at that. That, like, from. From like a waiter perspective. Like, I need. I need to concentrate on one task.

[A]

Oh, no. I was able to concentrate on 10 tables. And I could. And if I did see people on the weeds, I was. I help. Like, you want me to grab a couple sodas for your table? Yeah, I go do that real fast.

[B]

Yeah.

[A]

And I'm good at power walking.

[B]

She's such a power walk.

[A]

I would love.

[B]

Which is crazy. Eggs aren't very long. Like, she has a long torso and short legs, which is why maybe that's thing. Yeah.

[A]

The trick to it.

[B]

Yeah. I don't know.

[A]

Because they're small. They. Well, and by the way, they're normal size.

[B]

They're not.

[A]

Right now, I look very proportioned.

[B]

You have the torso of a woman who's five eight and the legs of somebody who's five four, which makes you five six. I have the torso of somebody who's. Who's five six and the legs of somebody who's 5 10. And so that's what makes me five eight.

[A]

Wow. Brian, thanks. Okay, well, before we get into some inspiration affirmation, it is Thanksgiving week.

[B]

Okay.

[A]

So what's been. Like, is there a Thanksgiving in your life that has stood out?

[B]

Nope.

[A]

Not even with me.

[B]

Nope.

[A]

Really?

[B]

Is there one that I should remember?

[A]

Yes. So in Lake Tahoe, I mean, maybe you have someone you're a kid, you can remember, but no. When as you've been married with me, it felt like it was like a Hallmark movie. It was like your plane was delayed that day. It was Thanksgiving Day. You're coming home from wrestling, telling me about it.

[B]

Yeah.

[A]

Delays, like, couldn't have been. It's like one of those, you know, in a Hallmark movie, you see the travel and, like, at the airport, and he's stuck. And then I was getting worried he wasn't gonna make Thanksgiving, like, early dinner. And he comes up the mountain, and it could have been lightly snowing.

[B]

Yeah, it was.

[A]

And so, come on, you know, that's like. They do that in Hallmark. And he. As he walks in, we're literally had. Just finished, like, about gonna put everything out to serve. And you walked in and you saw it on his face, the. The way it smelled. Everyone was there and was like, Brian, like, he got the biggest.

[B]

Yay.

[A]

And I felt like that was an incredible Thanksgiving moment.

[B]

Yeah. I didn't remember it until she just. She just mentioned it. So. But I. But I don't tend to remember things that are about me. Right.

[A]

Yeah. But if you go back to that moment, it was special, huh?

[B]

When everybody said, brian, no walking in.

[A]

And, like, you didn't. Thought you were gonna miss Thanksgiving, and you didn't. And you walked in and it smelled absolutely delicious. The fireplace was going. The snow was slowly coming down, and all your family. My family was there. Oh, my gosh. So that's so me. I, like, live in every. I mean, I live in your own special moment. In my head, I was like, oh, my gosh. How special for Brian.

[B]

Yeah.

[A]

I mean, you're crazy. Well, what are you looking forward to this Thanksgiving?

[B]

Just looking forward to. Because we haven't. We haven't this year. We haven't been able to see my sister and the nieces a lot. So I'm really excited for that. I'm excited to do Thanksgiving in Washington, which we are first. She hasn't. She. She hasn't been to our. She hasn't been to our place in Washington in seven years.

[A]

It's crazy. So time flags. Yeah, but.

[B]

So. So, yeah, so. But I. But I'm. I'm. I'm really looking forward to it. You know, this is like. This is the first Thanksgiving I don't even remember in how long that I won't be, like, traveling. Like, I mean, I'm traveling to get there with the kids, but I'm traveling on the Saturday. Right.

[A]

And so can we, like, slowly. Nice. Like.

[B]

Yeah, it's so. It's like the last. The last three years, at least. It's always been flying. Flying home on Thanksgiving Day.

[A]

Yeah. You know, so I'll be interested to see how if the feeling will feel different or not. But then you might be Put in charge of more things.

[B]

Don't. Don't put me in charge. One time.

[A]

I feel like I'm like a visitor. So it's like almost. You have to.

[B]

So did you ever tell them the story about. I think this was this last year when you had me carve the turkey.

[A]

No, I thought it came already carved. No, it didn't. You had to. You're right.

[B]

Yeah. Brie baked the turkey. She didn't say anything.

[A]

I picked it up, I ordered it, and I brought it home, and I thought they would have sliced it already.

[B]

The. And then. And then she didn't say anything to me about it. And then, literally 15 minutes, she goes, okay, I'm gonna go get dressed. And then can you carve the turkey? I was like, I don't know how to carve a turkey. Are you kidding me? Like, I was. I was on. I was on YouTube, like, looking up. Okay.

[A]

I was like, I was getting beef.

[B]

It's not. Honestly, it's not rocket science. But as somebody for years who didn't. Who didn't even eat me. It's just like. Like, you. You expect me to know how to carve a turkey, Right? Like, so.

[A]

Oh, Good conversations was another one of those seven things.

[B]

Oh, you and I have a good conversation.

[A]

We always have good conversations because I'm.

[B]

I'm a good listener and she's. She's a good talker.

[A]

Or whatever. Brian. All right, everyone.

[B]

I think because we can laugh and joke with each other.

[A]

We can. And we use really weird voices at times and do really weird impressions.

[B]

Each of us are quick to apologize.

[A]

We are very quick to apologize and give each other big hugs. We do not like fighting. And when we do argue or we disagree with each other, and we never do it in front of the kids. Like, I don't think our kids have. They've never seen us, like, mad at each other. We're really good at, like, we wait till everyone's asleep and then, like. Or if they're not around, but then we're the first ones to. We apologize quick, give each other hugs, and we understand each other. He's like my boo thang.

[B]

And until we. Until we don't. And then we say sorry.

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Amica Empathy is our best policy. All right, so I. You know what? I was like, I want to read this off. It's off my vision board that's hung up in my closet. And I was like, actually, is it funny to see my. Because you always see my vision boards. Cause we obviously share a closet. Do you ever read my vision boards?

[B]

I don't ever read it, but I see the pictures of it. I was like, she wants that. It's just like. It's. It's so weird. And one of the weirdest things for me is because, you know, I. I see her as, like, the most beautiful woman in the world. Right. And then she. Like, I saw this because I saw Nicole's vision board once, too, and it's like these, like, these ideas of, like, what they'd like their body to look like if I understand. And to me, I'm like, don't. You re. Like, they know because they've. They've done photo shoots how photo shoots really work and how it's like, okay. Or like these bodies of women in their 20s or whatever it is, and just this idea of. Of just like, you want a better body than you have your pupil.

[A]

Well, do you know something that's crazy you bring that up is I took those off what I had.

[B]

Oh, really?

[A]

I don't know when I took them off, I think when I turned 40 or something, because I was like, up this, like, what am I doing? Like, you know, it's like instead of me always trying to attain something that was a decade ago, I'm like, let's actually get the confidence to be like, this is who I am. I'm healthy and I'm proud. So I changed it up a little bit a year ago.

[B]

Yeah.

[A]

That's interesting that you said that, because I was like, at first, I was trying to figure out. I'm like, oh, I know exact what pictures he's talking about.

[B]

Yeah.

[A]

And. But no, I. I think when I turned 40, so actually pretty much literally a year ago, I took em down.

[B]

Okay.

[A]

Yeah.

[B]

Yeah. And then. But they're. They're not. They used to be, like, when we lived in Phoenix, it used to be, like, really, like, present. We walk into our hallway, and it'd be right there. So it was like, very. But at our. At our old house, here, it was in your closet, which is not like I ever opened up your closet. And then here in this house, it's kind of in the back of our closet where all your stuff is. And so it's like, go and peek. I don't know.

[A]

All right, well, I am going to give you a quote that I see every day when I get dressed that is on my vision board, and it's to remind me. And I thought, you know, this is a really good quote to go into Thanksgiving week, because I feel like sometimes we wait all year to do something really special when.

[B]

Boom.

[A]

Listen to this quote from Thomas Munson. Is that Munson?

[B]

Monson.

[A]

Monson. From Thomas Monson. Don't save something for a special occasion. Every day of your life is a special occasion.

[B]

Boom. I don't agree with that.

[A]

You don't? No.

[B]

I mean, I agree that every day of your life is a special occasion. But I. I think the idea of having patience and saving something for something like to make it more meaningful, I think that that's worthwhile.

[A]

But I also think this. And this is where I'll tell you some of those horrifying stories I know you don't like me to tell you. I tell you we don't know when we're going to take our last breath here on Earth.

[B]

Oh, I know that more than you do.

[A]

You do?

[B]

Yeah.

[A]

I don't think so. But what I will say is I feel like it is important to make every day, every. A special occasion. And I don't mean like balloons and party. The whole thing is just that feeling of like celebrating life and being happy because you don't know when.

[B]

Right. But I think. I think saving something is nice. Yeah, I think sa. I think saving. I think saving things for certain things, like having patience, that is very important in life.

[A]

Yeah. Well, you know what? We're going to take it to social media, so.

[B]

Oh, my God. Why would you do that? Why would you take it to social media?

[A]

I want to do a poll.

[B]

I'm going to. I'm going to submit my physics dissertation to Twitter and see if they approve me to be.

[A]

I want to hear people's thoughts or call our hotline 833GARCIA too. Because I like hearing people's ideas and who they agree with, you or me.

[B]

But some people just go on social media to be mean.

[A]

That is true. So don't be mean or I'm not. I'm gonna ignore you or you don't.

[B]

Know because some people are. Are they just know, like, okay, I'll be just mean enough.

[A]

Don't be a Grinch.

[B]

Anyone take me seriously? No, I just think. I think social media is a bad platform to get people's opinions on.

[A]

Then where kid to have them call my cell phone. I want to know people's opinions.

[B]

Whose opinions?

[A]

Everyone listening right now.

[B]

Why don't. Why don't you just talk about it with your friends and get their opinion on it?

[A]

So this wasn't part of the seven things that make great marriage.

[B]

It is having differing opinions. I don't know if that was part of the seven things, but I think it's useful to have partners who make you contemplate life in. I agree in different ways. So maybe that's one of the seven things. Although I don't know if it is because she also these seven things she found on social. Social media. So it could be stupid.

[A]

And I would have never thought if I didn't see it there. Anyways, everyone, have a great Thanksgiving week.

[B]

And are you not gonna ask me what books I'm reading?

[A]

Oh, Brian, we're out of.

[B]

It's okay. We're out of time. We're out of time. But nobody cares.

[A]

No, people do care. No, I'll say this. They will be very upset. You can't be long winded. Sometimes you can be so hit people with the books you're reading right now.

[B]

Brian, sometimes people have to be patient and wait. You can't give them all the things at, you know, whenever they want them.

[A]

Okay, so this is when he tortures me in marriage. And how much strength do I have?

[B]

Cute Winston is.

[A]

Oh, man. All right, everyone. Happy Thanksgiving week. And like I said, you are of the next episode. Going to get a little solo Brie. We're going to have some fun the day before Thanksgiving, but Nikki is back in a week, so enjoy my last solo episode because it's been hard on me and this is going to be my last one. So I'm going to try to go out with a bang on these solos.

[B]

Yeah. And go ahead and go online on social media and tell her how much she's killing on the social.

[A]

Yeah, Give me. Make me feel good. And anyone who's a Grinch and decides to say differently, you're going to get some coal in your stockings.

[B]

And I. And I.

[A]

And don't you dare. I'll call you out.

[B]

And I will be submitting my physics dissertation via tout. So if you have any responses to what I've written for physics, please go on tout and. And let me know how I did.

[A]

Okay, you got to get to the garden store, and I got to go pick up buddy, so you get on out of here. All right, everyone, till Wednesday. Save me. Help me. And everyone please make sure to subscribe to the Nikki and Bri show so you're alerted when an episode drops, especially the one on December 2nd when Nikki's back. You're gonna want to be the first to hear, so subscribe, get your alerts and join the fun on all our social media platforms. You can find us at the Nikki and Bri Show, IG page, Tick tock, Facebook. And you can also hear from us on SiriusXM 109 stars.

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