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Trying2Parent
by Amanda & Shawn King
We are Amanda & Shawn King, hosts of Trying 2 Parent Podcast, & NO we are NOT pregnant JUST YET but we wanted to invite you guys to join us on our adventure as we move out of the country #Mexico, simplify our life’s, have one if not two babies with dual citizenship, & raise our kids to be global citizens.Join us as we explain how over the past year we’ve been trying to get pregnant. We’ll share with you guys the ups the downs, the good, the bad and everything in between because to be honest things haven’t been easy for us, they haven’t been smooth and they definitely haven’t gone as planned. But…. We believe raising a family takes a Tribe. We want to share this journey with y’all because we know much like our story this process of becoming a parent isn’t easy for everyone. So we want the advice from our friends and family who have done it correctly before us. Plus the usual tips and tricks on how not to F!ck things up. And by “things” I mean our kids.To be honest we don’t know exactl
Episodes
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Why We’re Moving Abroad: The Real Reason We Travel as a Family
For us, travel isn’t just about vacations — it’s about intentionally designing a life we love. In this episode, my wife Amanda and I open up about why traveling as a family has become one of our biggest priorities, and what’s leading us to move abroad to Southeast Asia to raise our kids with more...
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Travel More, Spend Less: Our Secrets to Affording World Travel
Ever wondered how couples actually afford to travel the world full-time, or at least way more than the average family? In this episode, we share exactly how we prioritize travel and make it possible, even while raising a family. Here’s what we cover: ✅ Living off one income and saving/investing…
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Birthdays Beer Fest & Leash Backpacks
In this weeks episode we discuss our family trip to Greenville SC, we talk about celebrating Amanda's 57th birthday and we discuss the fun weekend at beer fest we had celebrating our 4 year wedding anniversary. Sometimes you got to get away from the kids for a bit an enjoy some parent time. Keanu...
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Pregnancy Bots in China?
This week, we’re unpacking everything from our upcoming family trip to Taipei and Vietnam with Keanu, to scouting hospitals in case Amanda decides that's the route she wants to take. We even touching on some crazy new tech we came across — like pregnancy bots 🤯 Keanu also had a playdate with his...
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Trying to Stay Consistent
What's up everyone we're back again with a brand new episode. Pretty crazy this is our second one this month. It might not have been back to back weeks but no matter what like I promised you last time you'll at least get two episodes a month. Nothing too crazy has happened since last episode but...
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We're Back & Better Than Ever
Man has it been awhile. First things first we'd like to say sorry. Life with a toddler is pretty busy and it's been hard to find time for us both to sit down and shoot these episodes but we're back, we've got everything figured out and we'll be bringing you guys a podcast at minimum at twice a...
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Episode 75: Hello From Europe
Sorry guys, life has been crazy, business has been crazy and when just haven't been putting the time or the effort in so sorry about that. With that being said we shot this episode while in Warsaw Poland on our end of the year Euro trip. Life has been busy but also great. Keanu just turned 11...
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It's Yo Birthday Girl
On this weeks episode Keanu's poops start to get pretty damn bad and we celebrate Amanda's 35 birthday all weekend long!!! Enjoy
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Someone is starting to Crawl
We're back with a lovely 30 min episode this week. Keanu is finally crawling and boy can he move. His mouth is getting extra wet from these teeth wanting to come in and we did some partying this past weekend as an early celebration for Amanda's birthday. Got a big week ahead of us with Amanda's...
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He Gets Cuter Everyday
Sorry we missed last week guys. Amanda went and hung out with my sister who needed some quality time away from her kiddos as most mom's do but we're back with another 30 min episode to help catch you up on all the fun stuff we've been doing since then. We totally forgot to mention in the episode...
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Baby Noises
This kid is so ready to start saying words lol. There is honestly nothing like parenting and though it's hard we are having an absolute blast.
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Do we even know what we're doing?
I'm sorry this is late, we're parent's and I suck lol. Enjoy everyone
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Keanu's Combine Stats
What's up everyone, sorry about the late episode. The computer I normally do the podcasting editing on essentially died on Sunday so I had to get some additional stuff set up on one of my other computers to get this thing out to you guys. Anyways we hope you enjoy episode 69 and we hope ya'll are...
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T2P Happy 6 Months Monkey
Look at us, two episodes in a row, that's what you call being on top of it ha. But no seriously having a kid is busy busy work but we look forward to getting back to doing these episodes on a consistent basis and bringing you guys all the fun details about our life and what parenting is all…
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Guess Who's Back!!!
We back baby!!! Not without some struggles and some fun and exciting stories but never the less we are back. We should be consistently putting out podcasts on a weekly basis from here on out. We appreciate all the love and support of us thus far. Let's get back to the fun.
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T2P Episode 66: Goodbye Mexico
Hey everyone, welcome to the last podcast for the next few weeks. We are finishing packing up all our stuff and officially saying goodbye to Mexico as we head across the Gulf to call Florida our home for the next couple of years. It's been a wild and fun adventure this past almost year and a half...
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T2P Episode 65: Mucho Festivities
Happy Cinco De Mayo, we took a shit load of tequila shot's between now and the last time we did this podcast and it was all in a matter of two days haha. We've been super busy so we've got a ton to talk about. Keanu is getting bigger and cuter than ever. He's rolling over, he's reaching out and...
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Episode 64: A Peek Into Our Next Chapter
Man this parenting thing is legit no joke. We just celebrated Keanu's 3 month mark on the 11th and to be completely honest whoever said this was the hardest yet most rewarding job they have ever done or will ever do wasn't lying. It's crazy to see him grow and change right in front of our eyes....
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T2P Episode 63: Being A Parent Is WILD
Hey ya'll sorry we have been so sporadic with our episodes lately. We have been crazy busy Trying 2 Be Parents and come out of this time warp we've been in. Either way we'll try to get back on track before the end of this month. We appreciate all the love and support.
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T2P Episode 62: Mommy Brain Is Back
Welcome back everyone. Sorry for not putting out an episode this past week, honestly we didn't really have anything happen which I guess could be viewed as a good thing ha. This past week we had all sorts of fun and wild stuff happen so sit back relax and enjoy our wild week ha. As always we...
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T2P Episode 61: Long & Lengthy
Hey ya'll, welcome back to another episode of the Trying 2 Parent Podcast. We're still trying to figure out this whole parenting thing as well as our schedule so we apologize for missing last weeks podcast but at the end of the day thats life right ha. This weeks episode we catch you up on the…
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T2P Episode 60:Apparently Someone Can't Count
Welcome back to another episode of the podcast everyone. Sorry about missing last weeks episode. Being parents and having the Super Bowl was just a little too much ha. This week we'll catch you up on all the fun activities we've been doing these last few weeks and discuss how the little man has...
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T2P Episode 59: How Long Can You Go Without Pooping?
On this weeks episode we discuss a bunch of different topics ranging from Keanu's sleeping habits, him not pooping in what feels like forever, how Amanda is feeling overall and so much more. This parenting stuff is a wild time warp but so far its been worth every second. We're learning so much...
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T2P Episode 58:This Parenting Stuff Wild
Hey ya'll welcome back to another episode of the podcast. We apologize for for missing the podcast last week. Being new parents is wild so there's that. Anyways, this episode we'll catch you guys up on all the awesome parenting things that have been going on these past two weeks and all the fun…
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T2P Episode 57: The Birth of a New King "Our Story"
Hey Ya'll sorry we missed our episode last week. Family was in town and we were trying to have this dang baby. Luckily for us at 40 weeks and 5 days Amanda pushed that baby out. Great news, besides the fact that we're super tired Amanda is doing great. This is our best relocation of how our...
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T2P Episode 56: Life Will Never Be The Same ”Goodbye 2023”
Welcome back to the Trying 2 Parent Podcast, Episode 56! Happy Merry New Years to all our listeners out there! It’s been a shorter week post-Christmas, filled with some quirky adventures: The Christmas pie miracle quest? Let’s just say, it didn’t pan out as expected. Those windshield wipers we...
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T2P Episode 55: It’s a Christmas Miracle
Welcome back to Trying 2 Parent Podcast! It's Episode 55, and Merry Christmas, everyone! We've had a bustling holiday week: Costco runs for those last-minute Christmas goodies. Experienced our first run-in with the cops—quite the surprise! Dinner with friends and a stroll through town square...
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T2P Episode53: There’s No Way She Did That
On this weeks episode Amanda was running the show so we have no notes lol sorry ya'll enjoy the show. Stuff gettin wild out here ha
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T2P Episode 52: Hardcore Fun With Other Parents
What's up everyone welcome back to the Trying 2 Parent Podcast! This is Episode 52, and things are getting festive—Christmas vibes are slowly creeping in with decorations lighting up the neighborhood. Business-wise, it’s an odd time; everyone’s keen on coverage but with that classic "I'll sort it...
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T2P Episode 51: Third Times A Charm
What's up everyone, welcome back to the Trying 2 Parent Podcast! Episode 51, and guess what? We're on the baby countdown—just six weeks left! Can you believe it? Thanksgiving came and went, and let me tell you, experiencing it in a country where it's not celebrated is a trip! Work’s been keeping…
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T2P Episode 50: Doula Said Shut Yo Mouth
Hey everyone, welcome back to the Trying 2 Parent Podcast! Episode 50 is packed with updates, laughs, and some serious financial chat. So, what's been going on this week? First off, Ellie's gone home, so no more crazy dog noises interrupting our everyday. Also, huge shoutout to Oregon for a…
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T2P Episode 49: Lamazzzeee Time Plus Our Doula’s Redemption
Hey friends welcome back, sorry we missed a week but we're back with another episode of the Podcast. We've got quite the update for you this week. It's been a whirlwind of events, so buckle up. First things first, we're watching this dog, and let's just say she's no Nina Sanchez Work is always...
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T2P Episode 48: Is He Really 16 Inches Already?
What's up ya'll, welcome back to another episode of the Trying 2 Parent Podcast! It's great to have you all here with us. We've got quite a bit to catch you up on, so let's dive right in. So, Halloween is right around the corner, and you know how we love our holidays. This will be our last year…
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T2P Episode 47: Our Last Trip Before Everything Changes
Welcome back to another exciting episode of the Trying 2 Parent Podcast! We're your hosts, Shawn and Amanda King, and we've got a lot to catch you up on. First things first, we just returned from a fantastic trip to Hartwell, Georgia. We had the most incredible time hanging out with some very...
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T2P Episode 46: That Belly Gettin Big
Welcome back, amazing listeners! We're Shawn and Amanda King, your trusty hosts on the Trying 2 Parent Podcast, and we've got another episode packed with updates and adventures from our parenting journey. We've just returned from our fantastic trip to Naples, Florida. The folks at the Ritz…
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T2P Episode 45: The Final Trimester
Hello, hello, lovely listeners, and welcome back to the Trying 2 Parent Podcast! We're your hosts, Shawn and Amanda King, and we're here with all the updates and adventures from our parenting journey. This week was pretty solid for us. We had some good business coming in, which is always a plus....
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T2P Episode 44: Who The Heck’s Ricardo
Hello, hello, all you wonderful listeners out there, and welcome back to the Trying 2 Parent Podcast. We've got another exciting episode in store for you. Let's dive right in! First off, happy October, everyone! We're embracing the not so fall vibes of Mexico but we are finally settling…
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T2P Episode 43:And We’re Back From Japan
What is up everyone. We are back and full of great stories. Here's another exciting episode of the Trying 2 Parent Podcast. We've got a lot to cover today, from an amazing baby shower to our adventures in Japan. So, let's dive right in! First things first, we recently had the most fantastic baby...
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T2P Episode 42: Really, A Butt Thermometer is Best?
We're back for another one! It's your hosts Shawn & Amanda King and welcome back to another episode of the Trying 2 Parent Podcast. Buckle up because we've got some exciting updates, baby talk, and of course, a splash of '90s nostalgia. Let's get right into it! First things first, I've got to…
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T2P Episode 41: 6 Month Mexico Review
We're back baby, welcome to another exciting episode of the Trying 2 Parent Podcast. Get ready for a dose of parenting talk, some juicy updates, and of course, a touch of '90s nostalgia. Let's dive right in! So much is happening, friends! We're on the brink of moving in just a couple of days. The...
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T2P Episode 40: Well We’re Officially Moving
What's up everyone, we're back with another exciting episode of the Trying 2 Parent Podcast. We're ready to dive into all the juicy details, so let's jump right in! Big news, folks—we're making moves! We're upgrading to a larger space, and not just any space, it's a whole house! We're extremely...
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T2P Episode 39: Tying Down An Official Baby Name
What's up fam! Welcome back to another episode of the Trying 2 Parent Podcast. We've got quite the recap for you, so let's dive right in! What an awesome week it's been. We were out in Denver for our National insurance conference, and let me tell you, it was fantastic. The energy, the smiles, the...
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T2P Episode 38: Short and Sweet
Hey, hey, hey welcome back to the Trying 2 Parent Podcast! It's been a bit of a slow week for us, but don't worry, we've got exciting things on the horizon. In a few days, we'll be heading to Denver for our National conference, and you know what that means—work, fun, and catching up with friends....
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T2P Episode 37: It’s A Boy
Hey everyone, welcome back to the Trying 2 Parent Podcast! Wow, what a week it has been! We had some interesting experiences, like my mom informing me she still saving mine and my sister's baby teeth—kinda gross! But hey, parents do all sorts of things out of love. Speaking of which, we did our...
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T2P Episode 36: Baby Registry, Sweaty Bathroom Dumps & Mommy Brain
Hey everyone, it's Shawn King, and welcome back to another episode of the Trying 2 Parent Podcast! Today, we're diving into some interesting parenting topics, starting with saving kids' baby teeth. It's a tradition that some parents follow, and we want to hear your thoughts on it. Do you keep…
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T2P Episode 35: NomNom or NoNo (Food Must Have’s & Must Not’s)
What's up everyone, welcome back to another exciting episode of the Trying 2 Parent Podcast! We had a lot going on this week. We headed to Vegas for grandma's celebration of life, and it was heartwarming to be surrounded by family and reminisce about all the wonderful memories we shared with her....
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T2P Episode 34: Wise Advice From A Father Of Two (Special Guest Dre Payne)
What’s up everyone and welcome back to another exciting episode of the Trying 2 Parent Podcast! We've got a lot to cover in this episode, so let's dive right in. Tomorrow, we're heading out to Vegas for my grandma's celebration of life. It's a bittersweet occasion, but we're grateful for the...
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T2P Episode 33: You Hold That Belly Girl
Hey there, it's Shawn King, and welcome back to another exciting episode of the Trying 2 Parent Podcast! Guess what? We're still pregnant! Speaking of pregnancy, have you ever found yourself walking around holding your pregnant belly just so people don't mistake it for being fat? Well that's what...
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T2P Episode 32: WE’RE FINALLY PREGNANT (12 weeks)
What's up everybody and welcome back to another episode of the Trying 2 Parent Podcast! Big news, everyone—we're finally pregnant! We'll be sharing our pregnancy story with you, and let me tell you, the stress of constantly worrying if everything is okay was absolutely insane. But we're grateful...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
We are Amanda & Shawn King, hosts of Trying 2 Parent Podcast, & NO we are NOT pregnant JUST YET but we wanted to invite you guys to join us on our adventure as we move out of the country #Mexico, simplify our life’s, have one if not two babies with dual citizenship, & raise our kids to be global citizens.Join us as we explain how over the past year we’ve been trying to get pregnant. We’ll share with you guys the ups the downs, the good, the bad and everything in between because to be honest things haven’t been easy for us, they haven’t been smooth and they definitely haven’t gone as planned. But…. We believe raising a family takes a Tribe. We want to share this journey with y’all because we know much like our story this process of becoming a parent isn’t easy for everyone. So we want the advice from our friends and family who have done it correctly before us. Plus the usual tips and tricks on how not to F!ck things up. And by “things” I mean our kids.To be honest we don’t know exactl
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