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EPISODE · Apr 24, 2026 · 31 MIN

Season 2: Still Figuring It Out (Together)

from Running Ahrens · host Justin and Sarah Ahrens

So… We’re BackWe didn’t plan a big dramatic return. Life just kept moving… and gave us a lot more to talk about.Since season one, our kids got older (how does that keep happening?), one got engaged, a few are stepping into careers, and somehow we now live in a house that rotates between full chaos and “wait… where did everyone go?”We’re not parenting little kids anymore.We’re not fully empty nesters either.We’re somewhere in the middle… and honestly, it’s kind of great. And a little confusing. And sometimes loud again.The Shift (That No One Really Warns You About) This season is about what happens next.The move from managing to mentoring.From solving everything… to realizing maybe we shouldn’t. From control to trust. Or at least trying to.We’re talking about parenting adult kids who still need you… just not for the same things. About learning to listen more and fix less (still working on that one). And about what it means to stay connected without holding on too tight.Also, yes… adult kids coming back home is a thing.It’s like roommates you love… who don’t always do the dishes.What This Season Will Look LikeWe’re slowing it down a bit this season. One to two episodes a month. One to two blogs alongside them.More time to think. More time to write. More space to actually say something that matters.We’ve already recorded some episodes we’re really excited about. Some just the two of us. Some with our kids. Some with people who make us think, laugh, and occasionally call us out in the best way.Why We’re Doing This Season one was us talking things out loud.Season two feels more like paying attention.To what’s changing.To what we’re learning.To what we’re still getting wrong… and laughing about later.We’ve hit over 2,500 downloads, which for a podcast like this feels pretty amazing. Not because it’s huge, but because it’s real. Real people listening. Real conversations connecting.We don’t take that lightly.Want to Go a Little Deeper?A lot of what we’re talking about this season ties into Justin’s new book, Being HumanKind. It’s about showing up better. Not perfectly. Just better. At work, at home, and in the everyday moments that matter more than we think.You can check it out here: https://behumankind.today/And if you’ve heard us joke about wearing our own merch on our own show… yes, that’s still happening. Probably more than it should. You can grab some gear (and join the inside joke) here: https://www.runningahrens.today/storeReally… Thanks for Being HereWe’re still figuring this out.Still learning how to be better parents, better partners, better people. Still laughing at ourselves along the way.And we’re really glad you’re here with us.Season two goes deeper… and gets a little more fun.Let’s keep running,Sarah and Justin#RunningAhrens #MarriageAndParenting #ParentingAdultChildren #FamilyPodcast #RealLifeConversations #EntrepreneurLife #MarriageRealTalk #ParentingJourney #LifeInTransition #PersonalGrowth #IntentionalLiving #WorkAndFamily #PodcastLife #HonestConversations #BeingHumanKind

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So… We’re Back We didn’t plan a big dramatic return. Life just kept moving… and gave us a lot more to talk about. Since season one, our kids got older (how does that keep happening?), one got engaged, a few are stepping into careers, and somehow we now live in a house that rotates between full chaos and “wait… where did everyone go?” We’re not parenting little kids anymore. We’re not fully empty nesters either. We’re somewhere in the middle… and honestly, it’s kind of great. And a little conf...

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