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274: Pickleball Probs, Summer Updates, & One Wild Thai Massage

Author
Tiffany Sauder, IBJ Media
Published
Thu 10 Jul 2025
Episode Link
https://share.transistor.fm/s/a27d5ed4

In this episode of Life of And, Tiffany gets real about what it looks like to hit pause mid-summer and reflect on what’s working, what’s not, and how to move forward with more intention (and a lot less pressure).

Fresh off a 20-year anniversary trip to Europe, she shares candid takeaways on marriage, personal growth, and what happens when your dream renovation turns into a reality check. Tiffany opens up about emotional missteps, communication gaps, and how taking space helped her and JR reconnect in a whole new way.

She’s grading her summer goals (spoiler: the pickleball plan is a fail), leaning into slower rhythms, and talking honestly about what it means to show up for your family—even when the house is sticky and the schedule’s a mess.

If you’re behind on your summer intentions or just need permission to course-correct, this one’s for you.

What You’ll Learn:

  • Why slowing down can actually improve your relationships
  • What Tiffany learned in Europe about being fully present
  • How to handle mismatched expectations with your partner

Timestamps:
(00:00) Intro

(01:46) Celebrating 20 years of marriage in Europe

(03:40) The power of being plan-free on vacation

(06:06) Embracing new experiences and the unknown

(11:26) From a six to a nine and a half in marriage

(14:09) When your remodel dreams go off-budget

(19:05) Taking a step back to move forward

(22:40) Mid-summer goals: what’s working and what’s not

(25:04) The great pickleball fail and a summer B grade

(28:13) On club sports, family sacrifices, and changing your mind

(33:48) Final reflections and laughing through the mess

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