Opposites Unpacked

A podcast for couples by couples about discovering the extraordinary treasures in an ordinary life. What makes you different makes you stronger!

Quick Update: Life is Precious

Check out “A Playlist for the World” on Spotify here (https://spoti.fi/2UeAsCA)   Have a topic idea or need advice? Send your suggestions or questions to oppositesunpacked@gmail.com and we may discuss in an upcoming episode! Follow Us on Social Media! Instagram (@oppositesunpackedpodcast) Twitter (@Oppsunpacked) Facebook (@OppositesUnpacked)  

07-30
06:06

Bachelor in Quarantine

Summer Edition!  This week we go all over the place randomly with our Quarantine-brains.  We chat COVID, Lava, Bachelor’s, Eagles, Thailand, & San Diego.  Short but sweet update this week! :) Check out “A Playlist for the World” on Spotify here (https://spoti.fi/2UeAsCA)   Have a topic idea or need advice? Send your suggestions or questions to oppositesunpacked@gmail.com and we may discuss in an upcoming episode! Follow Us on Social Media! Instagram (@oppositesunpackedpodcast) Twitter (@Oppsunpacked) Facebook (@OppositesUnpacked)

07-23
35:48

Pandemics, Parents, & Schools (Special Guest: Ashley)

Summer Edition!  This week we’re joined by a very special guest, Chad’s sister Ashley who is a 1st grade teacher AND a mother with her first child going into Kindergarten this year.  We unpack the latest debate on what schools should be doing this fall and look it at from as many angles as we can.  No matter where you line up, there’s a lot of good nuggets in here to consider.  Just one more perspective to add to consider when thinking about  such a complex issue.  Enjoy! Check out “A Playlist for the World” on Spotify here (https://spoti.fi/2UeAsCA)   Have a topic idea or need advice? Send your suggestions or questions to oppositesunpacked@gmail.com and we may discuss in an upcoming episode! Follow Us on Social Media! Instagram (@oppositesunpackedpodcast) Twitter (@Oppsunpacked) Facebook (@OppositesUnpacked) Show notes/links: LA & SD Schools Going Remote this Fall Axios-Ipsos poll: Americans ear return to school Gallup poll: Majority of US Parents Favor Full-Time, In-Person Schooling This Fall CDC COVID-19 Statistics by Age NYPost: Suicide By Cop Ruled COVID-19 Death CDC Guidance on Zombie Preparedness        

07-15
01:05:43

Naughty Wife

Summer Edition!   Kaity gets scolded. We talk about our 4th of July and some music projects and also porn stars!  These unscripted episodes are admittedly getting kinda weird.   Check out “A Playlist for the World” on Spotify here (https://spoti.fi/2UeAsCA)   Have a topic idea or need advice? Send your suggestions or questions to oppositesunpacked@gmail.com and we may discuss in an upcoming episode! Follow Us on Social Media! Instagram (@oppositesunpackedpodcast) Twitter (@Oppsunpacked) Facebook (@OppositesUnpacked) Show notes/links: Mia Khalifa’s Twitter Thread    

07-09
44:36

Philly Phacts & Phirsts…Also Alpacas

Summer Edition…Happy Independence Day!!   Chad is wrong again! #TheSpiritualSelf Fun Facts about Philly & our History We also take the US Citizen Naturalization Test!   Sign-up for Crypto.com and get $50 worth of MCO   Check out “A Playlist for the World” on Spotify here (https://spoti.fi/2UeAsCA)   Have a topic idea or need advice? Send your suggestions or questions to oppositesunpacked@gmail.com and we may discuss in an upcoming episode! Follow Us on Social Media! Instagram (@oppositesunpackedpodcast) Twitter (@Oppsunpacked) Facebook (@OppositesUnpacked) Show notes/links: Citizenship Test    

07-02
50:02

Chad was wrong.

Summer Edition!   Chad was wrong Jump the shark, nuke the fridge Cartoon emus (unleash the emu) You can rent us by the hour   Check out “A Playlist for the World” on Spotify here (https://spoti.fi/2UeAsCA) Have a topic idea or need advice? Send your suggestions or questions to oppositesunpacked@gmail.com and we may discuss in an upcoming episode! Follow Us on Social Media! Instagram (@oppositesunpackedpodcast) Twitter (@Oppsunpacked) Facebook (@OppositesUnpacked)  

06-26
37:29

Willy Nilly

Summer Edition!   Well things have been crazy!  This week we chat about what we’ve been up to, coping with COVID, and talk about what our “thing” would be if we had a reality show.   Have a topic idea or need advice? Send your suggestions or questions to oppositesunpacked@gmail.com and we may discuss in an upcoming episode! Follow Us on Social Media! Instagram (@oppositesunpackedpodcast) Twitter (@Oppsunpacked) Facebook (@OppositesUnpacked) Show notes/links: "Derren Brown: The Push" on Netflix

06-16
39:09

A Tough Conversation

This week we have a tough conversation about race and America in 2020.   Check out “A Playlist for the World” on Spotify here (https://spoti.fi/2UeAsCA)   Have a topic idea or need advice? Send your suggestions or questions to oppositesunpacked@gmail.com and we may discuss in an upcoming episode! Follow Us on Social Media! Instagram (@oppositesunpackedpodcast) Twitter (@Oppsunpacked) Facebook (@OppositesUnpacked)

06-10
45:02

Love Always & All Ways

In light of current events, we have just a short message for you all this week.  Stay safe, we love you all.    Check out “A Playlist for the World” on Spotify here (https://spoti.fi/2UeAsCA)   Have a topic idea or need advice? Send your suggestions or questions to oppositesunpacked@gmail.com and we may discuss in an upcoming episode! Follow Us on Social Media! Instagram (@oppositesunpackedpodcast) Twitter (@Oppsunpacked) Facebook (@OppositesUnpacked)

06-02
05:13

I’m Fappy

Space whales & bananas abound in this special Memorial Day episode of Opposites Unpacked!  Join us as we dig into our BIGGEST fears and phobias.  We also chat about what we were up to last week, ask a weird question about Mars, and look forward to reading something positive.   Love always and all ways, Kaity & Chad   Check out “A Playlist for the World” on Spotify here (https://spoti.fi/2UeAsCA)   In this Episode: Recapping our Week (03:27) Moment of Love (5:25) Main Topic: Our Biggest Fears (10:01) Here’s a weird question: Would you want to be the first couple on Mars? (40:32) K-Sauce Like a Boss: Read something positive (43:56)   Have a topic idea or need advice? Send your suggestions or questions to oppositesunpacked@gmail.com and we may discuss in an upcoming episode!   Follow Us on Social Media! Instagram (@oppositesunpackedpodcast) Twitter (@Oppsunpacked) Facebook (@OppositesUnpacked)   Show notes/links: Chapman University Study on Americans Biggest Fears Five Biggest Relationship Fears  

05-26
48:56

The Great Body Gas Disaster of 2020

Special double episode this week to make up for last week’s technical difficulties!  Learn more about our personalities as we take the “sorta” Myers-Briggs Personality Test from 16personalities.com.  We also chat about our week, ask a weird question about the being bored, and take a walk on the wild side in nature!   Love always and all ways, Kaity & Chad   Check out “A Playlist for the World” on Spotify here (https://spoti.fi/2UeAsCA)   In this Episode: Recapping our Week (03:43) Moment of Love (10:06) Main Topic: Myers–Briggs Test (13:26) So here’s a weird question: Do deaf people get bored on solo road trips? (1:2:26) K-Sauce Like a Boss: Appreciate nature (1:05:07)     Have a topic idea or need advice? Send your suggestions or questions to oppositesunpacked@gmail.com and we may discuss in an upcoming episode!   Follow Us on Social Media! Instagram (@oppositesunpackedpodcast) Twitter (@Oppsunpacked) Facebook (@OppositesUnpacked)     Show notes/links: 16personalities.com (the test we took) Human Metrics Myers-Briggs Test Crystal Knows Myers-Briggs Test Criticism of 16personalities.com

05-22
01:07:36

We Made (a) Piñata

Apologies for our technical difficulties and no episode last week but we got TWO coming at you this week (also on Thursday).  Join Chad & Kaity as they unpack priorities (in your life and your relationships).  We also chat about our week, ask a weird question human similarity to different animal species and, tell someone we love them always and all ways!   Check out “A Playlist for the World” on Spotify here (https://spoti.fi/2UeAsCA)   In this Episode: Recapping our Week (03:20) Moment of Love (10:25) Main Topic: Priorities (13:23) So here’s a weird question: Reptiles, Insects, or Birds? (38:29) K-Sauce Like a Boss: Tell someone you love them (45:20)   Have a topic idea or need advice? Send your suggestions or questions to oppositesunpacked@gmail.com and we may discuss in an upcoming episode! Follow Us on Social Media! Instagram (@oppositesunpackedpodcast) Twitter (@Oppsunpacked) Facebook (@OppositesUnpacked) Show notes/links: Sanvello

05-19
50:29

Some Deep S**t

S**t gets deep as Chad & Kaity discuss ways to better support one another through hard times.  We also chat about our week, answer a relationship question about a friend who lost a pet, learn something new (and teach it to someone else), and love always and all ways!   Check out “A Playlist for the World” on Spotify here (https://spoti.fi/2UeAsCA)   In this Episode: Recapping our Week (05:16) Moment of Love (10:13) Main Topic: “Supporting through Hard Times” (13:23) Tips from the Hip: Death of Friend’s Pet (43:34) K-Sauce Like a Boss: Learn & Teach (55:05)   Have a topic idea or need advice? Send your suggestions or questions to oppositesunpacked@gmail.com and we may discuss in an upcoming episode! Follow Us on Social Media! Instagram (@oppositesunpackedpodcast) Twitter (@Oppsunpacked) Facebook (@OppositesUnpacked) Show notes/links: Against the Stream Meditation TalkSpace (Online Therapy) BetterHelp (Online Therapy)    

05-05
59:03

The One with Kaity’s Mom (Special Guest: Mo)

Mo returns for episode 14 of Opposites Unpacked as we talk about “Friends & Relationships”.  We also chat about our week, answer a relationship question about quarantining, do something for ourselves, and love always and all ways!   Check out “A Playlist for the World” on Spotify here (https://spoti.fi/2UeAsCA)   In this Episode: Recapping our Week (02:28) Moment of Love (6:33) Main Topic: “Friends & Relationships” (8:18) Tips from the Hip: Breakups During Quarantine (43:34) K-Sauce Like a Boss: Doing Something for Yourself (51:43)   Have a topic idea or need advice? Send your suggestions or questions to oppositesunpacked@gmail.com and we may discuss in an upcoming episode! Follow Us on Social Media! Instagram (@oppositesunpackedpodcast) Twitter (@Oppsunpacked) Facebook (@OppositesUnpacked) Show notes/links: Why it’s important to have friends while in a relationship Study: University of Texas Psychology Today Friends Involvement in Relationships Things you should NOT share about your relationship (Readers Digest)

04-27
01:00:40

“It’s Not Fighting, It’s Digging” (Special Guest: Mo)

Kaity returns and brings along a special guest: Maureen (Mo) Laughead, otherwise known as Kaity’s mom!  Join us for Episode 13 of Opposites Unpacked as we talk about “Keeping Things Interesting in a Relationship”.  We also chat about our week, answer a relationship question about family members who don’t like your significant other, think of things that make us happy, and love always and all ways!   Check out “A Playlist for the World” on Spotify here (https://spoti.fi/2UeAsCA)   In this Episode: Recapping our Week (01:42) Moment of Love (5:49) Main Topic: “Keeping Things Interesting/Fresh in a Relationship” (8:18) Mo’s Tips from 36-years of Marriage (21:38) Tips from the Hip: Family Member Approval (39:45) K-Sauce Like a Boss: Thinking of Things that Make us Happy (47:05)   Have a topic idea or need advice? Send your suggestions or questions to oppositesunpacked@gmail.com and we may discuss in an upcoming episode! Follow Us on Social Media! Instagram (@oppositesunpackedpodcast) Twitter (@Oppsunpacked) Facebook (@OppositesUnpacked)

04-20
52:04

“Bottle up that K-Sauce” (Quick Update)

Join us for a quick update on "Opposites Unpacked" Don't forget to love always and all ways! Check out “A Playlist for the World” on Spotify here (https://spoti.fi/2UeAsCA) Have a topic idea or need advice? Send your suggestions or questions to oppositesunpacked@gmail.com and we may discuss in an upcoming episode! Follow Us on Social Media! Instagram (@oppositesunpackedpodcast) Twitter (@Oppsunpacked) Facebook (@OppositesUnpacked)

04-13
08:13

Dud Strut?

Join us as Kaity takes over for Episode 12 of Opposites Unpacked for a trip down memory lane to talk about Social Media.  We also chat about our week, answer a relationship question about a messed up situation, start a new project, and love always and all ways! Check out “A Playlist for the World” on Spotify here (https://spoti.fi/2UeAsCA) In this Episode: Recapping our Week (02:21) Moment of Love (5:33) Main Topic: Social Media (10:10) Tips from the Hip: A Messed Up Situation (46:27) K-Sauce Like a Boss: Starting a Project (50:45) Have a topic idea or need advice? Send your suggestions or questions to oppositesunpacked@gmail.com and we may discuss in an upcoming episode! Follow Us on Social Media! Instagram (@oppositesunpackedpodcast) Twitter (@Oppsunpacked) Facebook (@OppositesUnpacked) Show notes/links: Cybertown

04-07
54:25

Live It up with the love…

Join us in quarantine for Episode 11 of Opposites Unpacked as we talk about the most pressing issues of our times….how to choose a restaurant or takeout!  Also join us as we chat about our quarantine activities, answer a relationship question about first dates, reconnect with old friends, and love always and all ways! Check out “A Playlist for the World” on Spotify here (https://spoti.fi/2UeAsCA) In this Episode: Recapping our Week (04:44) Moment of Love (13:30) Main Topic: Choosing Restaurants/Takeout (18:28) Tips from the Hip: First Dates (48:53) K-Sauce Like a Boss: Reconnecting with Friends (54:41) Have a topic idea or need advice? Send your suggestions or questions to oppositesunpacked@gmail.com and we may discuss in an upcoming episode! Follow Us on Social Media! Instagram (@oppositesunpackedpodcast) Twitter (@Oppsunpacked) Facebook (@OppositesUnpacked) Show notes/links: NYPost Survey of Relationships & Choosing Food Seated App Yelp Thrillist Eater Uwishunu Open Table Other Ridiculous Things Couples Fight About  

03-31
59:02

It’s a Bop!

Join us for a very special “Mystery Box” Edition of Opposites Unpacked as we do our best to heal the world with music during these tough times!  Learn a bit about why music is so important to Chad, join us as we watch examples of people all around the world using music to cheer up their communities, and help us put together “A Playlist for the World” with audience suggestions! Check out “A Playlist for the World” on Spotify here (https://spoti.fi/2UeAsCA) In this Episode: Follow-ups from Episode 9 (03:15) Recapping our Week (04:44) The Mystery Box (7:12) Music Therapy (18:28) “A Playlist for the World” (25:14) A Playlist for the World" (Your Submissions) (29:13) K-Sauce Like a Boss: Getting People to Smile (49:02) Have a topic idea or need advice? Send your suggestions or questions to oppositesunpacked@gmail.com and we may discuss in an upcoming episode! Follow Us on Social Media! Instagram (@oppositesunpackedpodcast) Twitter (@Oppsunpacked) Facebook (@OppositesUnpacked) Show notes/links: Fibonacci Sequence in Music American Music Therapy Association The Oldest Known Melody People Singing on Balconies in Italy Family Quarantine Dance Routine “A Playlist for the World” (Our shared playlist on Spotify)  

03-24
51:28

Precious Cargo

This week on Opposites Unpacked, join us as we unpack our “Favorite Quirks”, chat about last week (#SpreadJoyNotCorona), answer a relationship question about being a little awkward, talk about spreading positivity, and as always feel the love always and all ways! In this Episode: Follow-ups from Episode 8 (02:10) Recapping our Week (03:02) Love Always & All Ways (09:06) Main Topic: Favorite Quirks (13:31) Tips from the Hip: Advice on Being Awkward (48:37) K-Sauce Like a Boss: Spread Positivity (55:18)   Have a topic idea or need advice? Send your suggestions or questions to oppositesunpacked@gmail.com and we may discuss in an upcoming episode! Follow Us on Social Media! Instagram (@oppositesunpackedpodcast) Twitter (@Oppsunpacked) Facebook (@OppositesUnpacked) Show notes/links: Definition of Quirk Couples Reveal Secret Quirks Couples Discuss Their Favorite Quirks on Reddit  

03-16
01:05:58

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