Love, The Nilsens

This week, we keep it pretty lighthearted as we discuss the pros and cons of dog ownership. Our dog, Swoosh, is a mini goldendoodle and he's the best. Dogs aren't for everyone, though, so take a listen to hear both sides of dog ownership.

The Nilsens are racing! Thomas is gearing up for another half marathon, while Alyssa takes on a 10K trail run.Join us as we delve into the motivations behind our running journey. Thomas shares how running became a vital part of his life, and Alyssa inspires with her story of overcoming immense physical pain and a near-death experience.We explore the mental health benefits of running and the power of achieving big goals together. Tune in for our training adventures and the highs and lows of this transformative journey.

We've gotten lots of questions about our surgeries, so we decided to talk in-depth about them! Join us to hear just a little bit of nerdy talk but mostly useful info. To make things easier, you can jump to the timestamps listed below to hear about a specific surgery.Deviated septum: 3:31Gum graft: 16:49

Thomas opens up about what OCD looks like for him. Alyssa also discusses ways she supports Thomas.If you or someone you love has ever struggled with anxiety and worry you could have OCD, definitely come listen in!

On this week's brief episode, we get to hear Alyssa talk with a lispy, retainer voice as we chat about our family's summer goals/plans.

We've had an eventful few months! This week we'll catch you up on all our happenings and update you on our baby girl's first birthday, the one year anniversary of Alyssa almost dying, and the two of us celebrating our 10 year wedding anniversary. Thanks for listening!