Table Talks with the Tares

152 - What are you reading, lessons from our kids, and living by principles

We’ve laid the groundwork with our family vision and weekly meetings, and now we’re getting intentional about the kind of values we want to pass on to our kids. In this episode, we share how we’re building a simple system to capture the truths, phrases, and principles that help steer our children’s imaginations and affections toward what is good, true, and beautiful. It’s all about turning big ideals into repeatable everyday language our family can live by.
‌
Resources mentioned -
https://www.amazon.com/Wanting-Power-Mimetic-Desire-Everyday/dp/1250262488/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1B5KIDGM483TB&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.raziX_bpmhwc-YgbtsxDRY5c3HcE7xOx_zo-QAjZTnMXR6KYoOz1uD0sugYMFI-Dm-_ilVLu9I9HQdcMAr6rc83uhDoEBlc5sBHiUZG81EX-tdho-jSk0p9VftaGNMdUd-jANiOmo6enCsG920N-M416wx-oBdOT9d1MlTm-0JywvDBJ0caFD8yryIOijjhARt3l3hq6PBk7nN-WyJ7-7dGasuE58y9NpXWjk5q5jW8.Ugd7y5gKdPRtGzLZvVXJg_bSuvmM38hGnVdNslihqgQ&dib_tag=se&keywords=wanting&qid=1763931870&sprefix=wanting%2Caps%2C166&sr=8-1
https://www.youtube.com/@thecommonplacehomeschool/videos
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-commonplace/id1568956517
‌
Next episode recommended: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/150-why-you-should-run-your-family-like-a-business/id1661247515?i=1000736086043
‌
Table Talks with the Tares: where we explore how to close the gap between what we intend and what we do, one honest conversation at a time.
‌
Visit our website: http://www.honestunderscore.com.
Join our monthly newsletter for a curated blend of exclusive leadership insights, personal reflections, and resource releases delivered straight to your inbox. Subscribe to our newsletter!
For questions, please email us at hello@honestunderscore.com.

151 - The Tiny Weekly Habit That Made Us Better Parents

Family meetings with a newborn?!
Yeah, it sounds kind of impossible, but somehow, we’re making it work. In this episode, we talk about how we squeeze in a family meeting, why it’s been clutch for staying connected, and how it helps us stop side-eyeing each other mid-week. It’s not perfect, but it’s been a game changer for keeping communication open and making sure we’re on the same team, especially when we’re running on fumes.
Resources mentioned:
Fitness Programs — Tony Horton Life
Yoga With Adriene
 
Next episode recommended: 150 - Why You Should Run Your Family Like A Business
 
Table Talks with the Tares: where we explore how to close the gap between what we intend and what we do, one honest conversation at a time.
 
Visit our website: The Honest Underscore.
Join our monthly newsletter for a curated blend of exclusive leadership insights, personal reflections, and resource releases delivered straight to your inbox. Subscribe to our newsletter!
For questions, please email us at hello@honestunderscore.com.

150 - Why You Should Run Your Family Like A Business

Let’s be real, crafting a family vision sounds great... until you’re knee-deep in diapers, dishes, and meltdowns. In this episode, we talk about why having a clear vision for our family actually does help in the chaos. From how we parent to how we set the tone in our home, naming where we’re headed brings clarity, peace, and more unity. We share how we’re trying to create language around habits and character and invite you into our process.
‌
Next episode recommended: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-99-when-a-visionary-and-an-optimizer-make/id1661247515?i=1000676482321
‌
Table Talks with the Tares: where we explore how to close the gap between what we intend and what we do, one honest conversation at a time.
‌
Visit our website: http://www.honestunderscore.com.
Join our monthly newsletter for a curated blend of exclusive leadership insights, personal reflections, and resource releases delivered straight to your inbox. Subscribe to our newsletter!
For questions, please email us at hello@honestunderscore.com.

149 - The Great EV Breakdown (Not the Car, Just Me)

In this episode, we share a real-life glimpse into MJ’s recent road trip… and the not-so-smooth EV charging saga that came with it. It’s light, honest, and a little too relatable if you’ve ever had plans derailed by technology. From range anxiety to recalculating plans on the fly, we’re laughing through it now, but let’s just say it wasn’t funny in the moment.
‌
Next episode recommended: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/128-are-we-good-money-marriage-miscommunication/id1661247515?i=1000712071408
‌
Table Talks with the Tares: where we explore how to close the gap between what we intend and what we do, one honest conversation at a time.
‌
Visit our website: http://www.honestunderscore.com.
Join our monthly newsletter for a curated blend of exclusive leadership insights, personal reflections, and resource releases delivered straight to your inbox. Subscribe to our newsletter!
For questions, please email us at hello@honestunderscore.com.

148 - How To Prepare For Weekends with Extended Family

We just came back from a family wedding, which meant traveling with kids, staying out of routine, and all with a newborn in tow! In this episode, we talk about what we’ve learned (and are still learning) when it comes to visiting family, how we set expectations, try to keep our rhythms intact, and bounce back when everything goes off track. If you've ever felt both grateful andoverwhelmed by family time, this one’s for you.
‌
Next episode recommended: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-95-family-dynamics-pt-7-dealing-with-transitions/id1661247515?i=1000673009125
Table Talks with the Tares: where we explore how to close the gap between what we intend and what we do, one honest conversation at a time.
Visit our website: http://www.honestunderscore.com.
Join our monthly newsletter for a curated blend of exclusive leadership insights, personal reflections, and resource releases delivered straight to your inbox. Subscribe to our newsletter!
For questions, please email us at hello@honestunderscore.com.

147 - When the Past Shows Up - 3 ways to face your yesterday

Sometimes it’s not the present that’s hard, it’s the past creeping back in. In this episode, we talk about when old habits, patterns, or insecurities resurface, especially in seasons of stress or change. We share 3 ways we’ve learned to deal with the past when it reappears and how to respond with honesty, growth, and grace. Whether you're healing, navigating old triggers, or just trying to stay present, this one’s for you.
‌
Next episode recommended: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-120-then-versus-now-comparing-the-1st-year-and/id1661247515?i=1000703445699
Table Talks with the Tares: where we explore how to close the gap between what we intend and what we do, one honest conversation at a time.
Visit our website: http://www.honestunderscore.com.
Join our monthly newsletter for a curated blend of exclusive leadership insights, personal reflections, and resource releases delivered straight to your inbox. Subscribe to our newsletter!
For questions, please email us at hello@honestunderscore.com.

146 - Seeking the Sacred Work of Ordinary Days, What if Ordinary is the Point?

Inspired by a quote from Jane Lambert, we’re talking about what really matters when the days feel long but the years fly by. Whether it’s MJ at work or Ash at home, we both feel the weight of wanting to be fully present in this season with our kids.
In this episode, we reflect on our priorities and how we’re choosing to embrace the young years even when they’re messy, loud, and exhausting.
Quote mentioned:
“Someday, when our children are grown, very few of us will say, “I sure wish I had sold more at my job, or won more awards at work, or opened more new accounts from my employer.” But many of us may say, “I wish I had spent more time with my children when they were young.” - Jane Lambert
Next episode recommended: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/133-the-legacy-we-hope-to-build-not-raising-entitled-kids/id1661247515?i=1000717159583
Table Talks with the Tares: where we explore how to close the gap between what we intend and what we do, one honest conversation at a time.
Visit our website: http://www.honestunderscore.com.
Join our monthly newsletter for a curated blend of exclusive leadership insights, personal reflections, and resource releases delivered straight to your inbox. Subscribe to our newsletter!
For questions, please email us at hello@honestunderscore.com.

145 - What the Extrovert wishes the Introvert knew, Would you crash a wedding, and other conversations

Let’s be honest we think we know the difference between an introvert and an extrovert, but do we really? In this episode, we flip the script and let the extrovert (Ash) have the mic. We talk about how our energy needs clash, how we’ve learned to compromise (kind of), and what it looks like to love each other well when our wiring is so different. It's lighthearted, a little spicy, and definitely full of “Do we even know what we’re talking about?” moments.
Next episode recommended: 144 - What an Introvert Wishes an Extrovert Understood
Table Talks with the Tares: where we explore how to close the gap between what we intend and what we do, one honest conversation at a time.
Visit our website: The Honest Underscore.
Join our monthly newsletter for a curated blend of exclusive leadership insights, personal reflections, and resource releases delivered straight to your inbox. Subscribe to our newsletter!
For questions, please email us at hello@honestunderscore.com.

144 - What an Introvert Wishes an Extrovert Understood

 
In this episode, we’re talking all things introvert vs. extrovert, specifically what it’s like when those differences show up in marriage and postpartum life. From clashing needs to figuring out how to give each other space (or connection), we share how we’ve learned to meet in the middle and what we’re still figuring out.
Next episode recommended: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/131-embracing-lifes-lows-strategies-when-youre-not/id1661247515?i=1000715120895
Table Talks with the Tares: where we explore how to close the gap between what we intend and what we do, one honest conversation at a time.
Visit our website: http://www.honestunderscore.com.
Join our monthly newsletter for a curated blend of exclusive leadership insights, personal reflections, and resource releases delivered straight to your inbox. Subscribe to our newsletter!
For questions, please email us at hello@honestunderscore.com.

143 - What’s in my ADHD parenting toolkit: what actually helps

In this episode, Ash gets real about what it’s like parenting with ADHD and how she’s learned to work with her brain instead of against it. From creative hacks to honest moments of chaos, we unpack the wins, the struggles, and the systems that are actually working in this season. Whether you’re an ADHD parent or just trying to find your rhythm, this one’s full of relatable moments and practical ideas.
Next episode recommended: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-129-married-to-adhd-what-we-didnt-see-coming/id1661247515?i=1000713075597
Table Talks with the Tares: where we explore how to close the gap between what we intend and what we do, one honest conversation at a time.
Visit our website: http://www.honestunderscore.com.
Join our monthly newsletter for a curated blend of exclusive leadership insights, personal reflections, and resource releases delivered straight to your inbox. Subscribe to our newsletter!
For questions, please email us at hello@honestunderscore.com.