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The Fresh Fix
by Brian N. Smith
Brian and Jennifer offer a regular "fix" on issues related to family, faith & culture. Always some substance without taking themselves too seriously!
Episodes
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Brian turns 50!
What better way to start a podcast than to talk about putting your dog to sleep? . ANYWAY, feel free to fast forward 5 minutes if you'd prefer to skip that! Jen interviews Brian in this weeks podcast for his 50th birthday. Brian shares thoughts on everything from work ethic, to...
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Cutting the Cord - Part 2
Brian and Jen Discuss their latest TV favorites and how cutting the cord has helped them enjoy the experience of watching them. Jen reveals that American Idol is now an official "weekend watch" in her book. Listen for 2 new TV show recommendations! And, of course, Brian conducts Part 2 of his...
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Cutting the Cord - Part 1
Over the last decade, Brian and Jen have taken a proactive approach to simplifying their lives. Part of this process has been looking in to the way they watch--and pay for--TV. This week Brian and Jen are joined by TIm Tritsch of TNE Technology to talk about Cutting the Cord from cable TV and...
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Home Projects - To DIY or not to DIY?
In this episode, Brian and Jen discuss their rationale for tackling a home project or leaving it to the professionals! They provide examples of doing a project to save money, NOT doing a project to save time, or doing a project just because of the satisfaction derived from it. They talk about...
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Moving Day!
This episode was inspired by our daughter's recent move into a new apartment so we thought it was appropriate for Chloe to join us via Zoom to provide her input and insights around moving day (SPOILER ALERT: Not EVERYTHING went as expected!). It was also great to get the chance for all of us to...
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Fix on 50 - It's Jen's birthday!
Happy birthday to Jennifer! She discusses what it's like to be married to a younger guy. What is a PK? What the heck is Exit 54 and the Infamous "event"? What would Jennifer tell her 18 year old self? Looking back over 50 years, does she have any regrets? Who have been some of the most…
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Fix on Fitness - Interview with Brad Dienstbier (Part 2)
Jen's inspired (and sends lots of Emojis)!! Enjoy Part 2 of our interview with Brad Dienstbier, owner of the Bodysmith Fitness. Brad builds on the foundations of health and fitness--Nutrition, Recovery and Exercise. We discuss the trade offs that you have to make in order to meet your goals and…
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Fix on Fitness - Interview with Brad Dienstbier (Part 1)
A new FIXer UPper story about a young lady with Tourette Syndrome and learn the "right" days of the week to be watching American Idol. Also, Brian and Jen are joined by their 1st guest! Brad Dienstbier (Click here for his bio) is the owner of the Bodysmith Fitness. Part 1 of this 2 part series...
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Costco & Empty Nesting!
Brian and Jennifer talk about their Costco "rhythms" and how it's a Magical place for Brian (he couldn't resist the novelty of the Traeger - or the Traeger rep who was there for the weekend!). They reveal, however, that Jen is probably the true "Traeger Master" in the house! They also talk about...
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Valentines Day Episode!
Brian and Jennifer talk through a list of random questions and discuss their Valentines Day history. Also, if you didn't get a chance to celebrate Valentines day, no worries. There are 1 or 2 holidays every DAY...and you can spend 6 bucks on a card for all of them! Plus, flowers or not...do we…
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The Value of Friendships
Brian and Jennifer kick things off discussing their latest Pet Peeves. Be careful at your desk! You never know when a sticky note or an email could rub someone the wrong way! :) They then share some important thoughts around the value of Friendships. They talk about how: Friends are good for your...
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28 Things We've Learned About Marriage - Part 3
Jen's back and she and Brian talk about the devastating effects of Dementia. Then, things turn silly and they return to the discussion around Pet Peeves (Jen's even gearing up for next time!). Then they settle in to finish up their discussion around the 28 Things. There are lots of pearls in this...
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Quick Break from 28 things...
Brian Shares about one of the favorite gifts he's ever given Jen. Speaking of Jen, where is she?! Also, Brian shares a little more from last week on the Highly Sensitive Person (HSP)--See link below. Next time we'll talk a little bit more about what Jennifer has been up to and dive back in to the...
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28 Things We've Learned About Marriage - Part 2
Brian and Jen talk about his life-saving driving skills and her desire for him to pay closer attention to the gas gauge! They also talk about everything from divorce discussions to the importance of extended family. They each air out some pet peeves and how they negotiate their way through...
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28 Things We've Learned About Marriage - Part 1
Brian and Jen get through the first 8 things they've learned in their 28 years of marriage (they miscounted on the podcast!). They discuss... The importance of knowing your spouses love language How It's "OUR" money How to handle big purchases The importance of having a financial plan Avoiding...
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Buckle Your Seatbelt!
In this first episode, Brian and Jen talk about the origin of the Podcast name. They tell you a little bit about their family and the beginning stages of empty nesting! Brian and Jen share their vision about the future of the podcast and some general topics they will be discussing. They also...
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many episodes does The Fresh Fix have?
The Fresh Fix currently has 16 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.
What is The Fresh Fix about?
Brian and Jennifer offer a regular "fix" on issues related to family, faith & culture. Always some substance without taking themselves too seriously!
How often does The Fresh Fix release new episodes?
The Fresh Fix has 16 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.
Where can I listen to The Fresh Fix?
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Who hosts The Fresh Fix?
The Fresh Fix is created and hosted by Brian N. Smith.
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