Not Quite Average
51 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 266 ratingsA twenty-something year old married couple openly and honestly discusses all aspects of self-improvement from health, to money, to relationships and more. Each week Brook and Michel will deep dive into a new topic to see how the ideals can be practically applied to everyday life, and which aspects are complete BS.
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Asking my Husband the Embarrassing Questions You'd Want to Ask a Man
October 12, 2021 19:00 - 31 minutes - 73.1 MBToday we are asking Brook all of the questions you have always wondered about men but weren't comfortable asking. Do they notice our body hair? What do they find attractive? What is an automatic turn-off? Do they gossip with their friends? What do they do to prepare for a first date? And SO much more. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
High School was WEIRD. Our Experiences, Lessons, Cliques + YOUR CRAZY STORIES!
October 05, 2021 19:00 - 29 minutes - 68 MBHigh School was important, dramatic, stressful, fun... and WEIRD. We talk about how different our experiences were as well as read your submissions about the odd things that happened to YOU in high school! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
ALL ABOUT MARRIAGE - Our Mistakes, Relationship Struggles, Being Different from your Spouse, In-Laws + MORE
September 28, 2021 19:00 - 27 minutes - 63.3 MBToday we are discussing marriage based off the questions you submitted on Instagram. We love you and appreciate this space where we can all be vulnerable and honest! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
LET'S CATCH UP - Michel Had a Rough Month, Why we Took a Break, Life Updates + Just Hangin'
September 21, 2021 19:00 - 29 minutes - 66.5 MBWe took an unexpected break for.... a month? Longer? There were a few reasons why, and in this candid and unscripted episode we explain more about it. (Also, stay tuned for a hilarious obituary written by a bot?) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Truth or Drink (Our Most Chaotic + Hilarious Episode Yet.... YIKES)
August 27, 2021 22:04 - 29 minutes - 67.9 MBWell, this went off the rails. Today we answer really juicy questions OR have to take a shot. And things get... chaotic. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Life Lessons, Life Advice + Life REGRETS
August 17, 2021 19:00 - 30 minutes - 28 MBToday we are talking about our life lessons, life regrets + life advice. Also, we are diving into your thoughts and learning from everyone's collective wisdom. We love you + your insight! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
STORYTIME - Your Craziest Roommate Horror Stories (+ things get WILD)
August 10, 2021 19:00 - 27 minutes - 62.2 MBToday is our first "story time" episode where we read the longer-format stories YOU submitted. And wow, y'all had some wild experiences with roommates. Michel's YouTube - www.youtube.com/c/micheljanse Michel's IG - www.instagram.com/michel_janse_smith Brook's Twitter - https://twitter.com/brookme3 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
ROOMMATES ARE WEIRD. Our Experiences, Your Thoughts + Mini Horror Stories (Part 1)
August 03, 2021 19:00 - 28 minutes - 65.6 MBHaving a good roommate is a BLESSING. We have been lucky to have some of the best. Nevertheless, living with a stranger leads to some interesting stories and experiences. Today we are talking about our roommate experiences, diving into your thoughts as to why roommates can be tough, and reading some WILD mini horror stories submitted by you. Stay tuned for part 2 next week where we read your longer stores! Michel's YouTube - www.youtube.com/c/micheljanse Michel's IG - www.instagram.com/mic...
Borderline Brainwashed (PT 2): I’m Not For EVERYONE, Saying No, LA is Disneyland + Loving Others Despite Differences
July 27, 2021 19:00 - 30 minutes - 69.3 MBThis is part 2 of our conversation with our friend Sarah, the author of Borderline Brainwashed. Today we dive into confidence, boundaries, saying no, finding ourselves in LA, and loving people with different beliefs or lifestyles than our own. Find Sarah's IG Here: https://www.instagram.com/sarahthehumannn/ Per-Order Her Book Here: https://amzn.to/3wIV3iz See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Borderline Brainwashed: Perfectionism, Sex and Purity Culture, + Core Beliefs
July 20, 2021 19:00 - 38 minutes - 88.3 MBToday we have our friend Sarah here to deep dive into some topics from her upcoming book. We will start with these topics - how our core beliefs shape us for better or for worse, struggling with perfectionsim and sex within purity culture. Find Sarah's IG Here: https://www.instagram.com/sarahthehumannn/ Per-Order Her Book Here: https://amzn.to/3wIV3iz See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
DATING IS HARD - Our Worst Date Stories, Your Experiences + A Whole Lotta Laughter
July 13, 2021 19:00 - 32 minutes - 73.9 MBToday we are talking about our dating experiences before meeting each other. From awkward dates to boring dates and everything in between. We also read and react to your submissions as to why dating is hard! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
WE ARE BACK! Let's Catchup with a Q+A and Talking About What YOU Want!
July 06, 2021 19:00 - 30 minutes - 68.7 MBWe are so happy to be back with season 2! A "just for fun" episode, we are easing back into things by answering your submitted questions. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
WE ARE TAKING A BREAK // WHAT WE HAVE LEARNED
May 25, 2021 19:00 - 27 minutes - 61.9 MBSoooooo, we are taking a break! We have learned a LOT this past year. So we are being transparent about our thoughts about it all. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
*Your* Unpopular Opinions (+ Our Reactions... YIKES)
May 18, 2021 19:00 - 30 minutes - 69 MBThis is a "just for fun" episode where we talk through your anonymous, hilarious unpopular opinions. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Your 20's are WEIRD (Relatable, Brutally Honest + Hilarious)
May 11, 2021 19:00 - 32 minutes - 73.3 MBLet's be honest, this is an odd decade full of growth, challenges, change + milestones. Sometimes it is just CONFUSING.... and weird. Sharing our experiences definitely makes us feel less alone, so let's chat! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Your Advice Questions: Relationships, Money, Motivation, Work, Marriage, Making Friends and MORE
May 04, 2021 19:00 - 28 minutes - 65.9 MBWe took YOUR specific advice questions and are discussing them in today's chatty episode! We each have very different options, so together you should get some well-rounded advice to think about. Money, marriage, making friends and more -- we kinda cover it all! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Deep Questions - Get to Know You REALLY WELL - JUST FOR FUN
April 27, 2021 19:00 - 27 minutes - 64 MBToday we are answering a ton of "deep" and "get to know you" type of questions. Some of them are JUICY! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Habits, Habits, Habits
April 20, 2021 19:00 - 26 minutes - 61.4 MBHabits make up the sum of who you are -- ever heard that one? Today we are going to honestly assess our OWN habits as well as discuss how the professionals (aka psychologists) suggest to implement new ones that will actually stick. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
The World Is Kinda Opening Back Up - Our Feelings About It
April 13, 2021 19:00 - 28 minutes - 65.8 MBTalking about how this past year has changed us and how we feel about possibly returning to "normalcy". See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Money Insecurities + Fears, Generosity, Doubting Income, Spending Anxiety
April 06, 2021 19:00 - 27 minutes - 61.9 MBToday we want to talk about our money fears, doubts, and limiting beliefs. BUT ALSO how things like generosity play into that. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Q+A, Advice & Catchup
March 30, 2021 19:00 - 31 minutes - 71.2 MBJust chatting with YOU! :-) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
To Hell with Hustle: Hustle Culture, Rest, Habits, Instant Gratification + Future Orientation
March 23, 2021 19:00 - 30 minutes - 27.5 MBToday we are talking about Hustle Culture. We will discuss how that plays into Christianity, what our culture is, the importance of rest and habits, instant gratification and so much more. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
How We Met, Our First Date + How Brook Proposed | Story Time
March 16, 2021 19:00 - 26 minutes - 61.1 MBThis is a "just for fun" episode about how we met, our first date and how we got engaged! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Seasons of Change - Dealing with Change Individually and as a Couple
March 09, 2021 20:00 - 25 minutes - 58 MBMichel loves change and Brook?.... Not so much. In this episode we discuss how we deal with these semi-stressful, semi-exciting seasons of change. How do we respect each-other's varying personalities while protecting ourselves too? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Working Less? How to Maximize Productivity, Say No, Prioritize + Cut Back
March 02, 2021 20:00 - 31 minutes - 71.6 MBCan We Really Work Fewer Hours? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
LET'S CATCH UP! - Getting a House, Lupus, Jury Duty, Work Stress
February 23, 2021 20:00 - 27 minutes - 63.4 MBFilling you in on our lives! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Good Mood/Bad Mood - Boosting Mood, Pet Peeves, Triggers, Self-Care + Appreciation
February 16, 2021 20:00 - 30 minutes - 69.6 MBSometimes we are in a bad mood, and that's okay! It's part of being human! Today we discuss what can put us into a bad mood, how to help, and self care during difficult days! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Imposter Syndrome: Confidence, Criticism, Self Doubt, Humility, Inadequacy
February 09, 2021 20:00 - 28 minutes - 65.3 MBWhat even IS imposter syndrome? Do we experience it in any areas of our lives? How does it affect confidence? Today, we are taking an honest and DEEP dive into this concept, vulnerably sharing our insecurities and feelings of inadequacy. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
JUST FOR FUN! True/False: Being Lazy, Being Wealthy, Who is Chill, Spending Money
February 02, 2021 20:00 - 28 minutes - 65.4 MBThis is another "Just for Fun" episode where we play True or False with you! Fair warning: we might've had a bit TOO much fun with this one. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
What it is REALLY Like to Own a Business: Ecommerce, Media, Production, Taxes, Payroll
January 26, 2021 20:00 - 30 minutes - 69.6 MBToday we are discussing the good, bad and ugly of owning a business. Production, profit margins, fulfillment, shipping, customer service, taxes, contracts, pleasing customers, EVERYTHING. Let's get real about it. PLUS, Michel shares exactly how much money she put into Janse the Label in 2020 and exactly what her sales were too. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Living Simply: Gratitude, Spending Less, Intentional Purchases, Finding Joy
January 19, 2021 20:00 - 27 minutes - 62.9 MBToday we are talking about the concept of living simply. We have been interested in adopting more of this mindset after reading Ecclesiastes. Let’s talk about being more minimal and intentional with our purchases, appreciating non-material items, having gratitude and finding joy in daily tasks. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
PART 2: Merging Different Upbringings into our Marriage. CA versus TX, Politics, Demographics, Wealth
January 12, 2021 20:00 - 29 minutes - 68.4 MBIn episode 16 we compared how being raised in different family structures affected us as people, and how we brought that into our marriage. This week we are continuing the conversation about how being raised in TX versus California played a role in who we are in addition to politics, demographics, wealth, church culture, family traditions, and more. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Let's Chat About Your Questions! Regrets, Never Having Kids, Moving, Dream Jobs, Best Advice
January 05, 2021 20:00 - 30 minutes - 69.2 MBToday we are casually hanging out and answering all of the questions you wanted to know. Regrets, never having kids, moving, dream jobs, best advice and SO MUCH MORE! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Asking for Help, Letting go of Control & Managing Guilt
December 29, 2020 20:00 - 29 minutes - 66.4 MBToday we discuss how and when to ask for help in both personal and business areas. Hiring help, phoning a friend, asking a favor, etc. How do we know when help is harmful versus essential? And how do we manage the guilt of asking for a hand? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Merging Different Upbringings - Family Structure, Finance, Religion and Politics
December 22, 2020 20:00 - 29 minutes - 26.9 MBToday we are talking about what it is actually like to get married and merge different backgrounds & upbringings. All about how coming from different family structures, cultures, states, & financial positions affected us and how we met in the middle! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Dating FOR Marriage + Dating IN Marriage
December 15, 2020 20:00 - 27 minutes - 62 MBToday we will discuss dating FOR marriage, dating while you are engaged, and even dating your spouse. What are red flags to look our for when dating through the lens of marriage? How do you navigate religion, money + the church when dating? Engagement is chaotic, how do we prioritize our relationship in that season? Most importantly, what are tangible ways to continue to date your spouse after marriage? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Would You Rather? Just for FUN!
December 08, 2020 20:00 - 27 minutes - 61.9 MBThis is a just-for-fun episode to break up all of the heavier and more serious topics lately. Would YOU rather? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Motivation + Contentment: How do We Become More Motivated While Managing Stress & Remaining Grateful?
December 01, 2020 20:00 - 23 minutes - 53.6 MBToday we will discuss how to become more motivated, how it plays into success and stress, if we can balance motivation and contentment, and more. Motivation is key to success but are there other qualities more important? When is motivation harmful? Can it lead to increased stress? How do we become more content? Let's dive into all that AND more! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Our Testimonies - Growing up Inside AND Outside of the Church
November 24, 2020 20:00 - 27 minutes - 62.5 MBWe each had VERY different upbringings. Michel was raised in the church but didn't really *click* until she was 18. Brook wasn't raised Christian but found Jesus on his own in High School. These are our stories of how we found Jesus, where we are now, and how we got here. We also discuss Imposter Syndrome when talking about Jesus, how relationships affected the journey (for better and worse), and how church culture led us to AND away from Christ. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-o...
MORE MONEY TALK! Navigating Finance within Marriage
November 17, 2020 20:00 - 30 minutes - 68.7 MBToday we address more of your money questions and how it relates to our marriage. Let's talk about our financial team, how we found them, and what they help with. Also, we are addressing holiday spending, retirement saving, dividing personal + business expenses, living below our means, planning for future wealth, and what we have been learning lately. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Dealing With Criticisms, Negativity, Other's Opinions, Cancel Culture, and Trolls
November 10, 2020 20:00 - 30 minutes - 70.1 MBOpinions can come at us in MANY areas of life and while sometimes they're helpful, oftentimes they're not. We honestly discuss how to navigate this from strangers online to family members who might have different views than us. Let's also dive into cancel culture, accountability, receiving valid criticism, finding our value in Christ (instead of other's opinions OF us), and online trolls. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Marriage and MONEY - Sharing Finances, Budgeting, Responsibilities, Pros and Cons to a Shared Bank Account, and MORE
November 03, 2020 20:00 - 28 minutes - 65.1 MBIn this casual, candid, and chatty episode we answer some questions you want to know about managing money as a married couple. We discuss combining bank accounts (and the pros and cons of doing so), how we prepared financially for marriage, dividing responsibilities, debt, spending guilt, planning for big purchases, saving and MORE. Let's talk about it. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Michel's Top 5 Mistakes in Life - Relationships, Finance, Business & Mental Health
October 27, 2020 19:00 - 29 minutes - 67.8 MBIn this solo-episode, I open up about the 5 things I did within my life (so far) that I consider to be "mistakes". I made some poor choices in previous relationships, let fear hold me back from important things, didn't take the time to learn serious business lessons, and lost some money along the way. Let's discuss how these mistakes affected my life so that hopefully I can help spare you from also learning the hard way! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Q&A - Babies, Christianity, Marriage, Financial Goals, Living Together & MORE
October 20, 2020 19:00 - 28 minutes - 65.2 MBThis episode we wanted to just hang out with you and answer whatever y'all wanted to know. We discuss dealing with LA culture, our financial goals, perfectionism, marriage (& if we lived together before), our wedding, when we want kids, Christianity, the church's flaws, and friendships! A little bit of everything... and things get CANDID. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Working From Home (& With Your Spouse)
October 13, 2020 19:00 - 27 minutes - 63.3 MBGoing into 2020, we had no idea that we would both be working from home, self-employed AND sharing a small apartment to do so. This week we talk about how we BOTH find a workspace in a tiny apartment, respect each other's work schedule, find a balance for rest, the responsibilities AND freedoms of working from home, and generally making it all work. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Marriage - What We Have Learned
October 06, 2020 19:00 - 25 minutes - 57.3 MBBrook & Michel very honestly discuss marriage and how the reality compares to their expectations. They deep dive into getting married young, the importance of intimacy, learning love languages, handling disagreements, keeping God in the center, and so much more. Plus, pre-marital counseling was a very helpful experience so they discuss how that played a role in their marriage! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Is College a Scam?
September 29, 2020 19:00 - 30 minutes - 57.9 MBIs college a scam? Does a degree actually help anymore? Or does the debt and additional years out of the workforce hold us back? Brook and Michel had very different college experiences; Brook put himself through college and Michel's parents helped with her online-school tuition. Spoiler: neither of them use their degree in adulthood. Nevertheless, they're talking about what they would've done differently, the benefits to college, the downsides, and more. See acast.com/privacy for privacy a...
All Things SLEEP!
September 22, 2020 19:00 - 27 minutes - 51.4 MBSleep is clearly important to so many things -- our mood, productivity and health are all positively or negatively effected by our sleeping routines. Today we discuss the benefits to a sleeping schedule, the differences between an early bird and a night owl, if naps can be a tool for productivity, and how caffeine and sleep can coincide! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Making the Leap
September 15, 2020 19:00 - 27 minutes - 51.8 MBWe both quit our jobs on the SAME DAY to pursue our "dream jobs" full time. Let's talk about what we did right, what we did wrong and everything in between. How did we justify this both financially and emotionally? Also, let’s honestly talk about how our dream jobs compare to our previous “safe” jobs, what we wish we would’ve known, and how we made our dreams a reality. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Boundaries
September 08, 2020 19:00 - 29 minutes - 55.3 MBThis week Brook and Michel discuss how boundaries can help to create healthier relationships, be applied to every-day work, and navigate obligations. Can boundaries help us to earn more respect AND maybe more money? Can they help to maintain healthier friendships, marriages and family relationships? How can we REALLY say no? Let's talk about it! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.