Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
#985: Join Michael & Lauryn as they sit down with Shawn Johnson East and Andrew East – former elite athletes, entrepreneurs, bestselling authors, and parents of three. Olympic gold medalist Shawn Johnson East and former NFL athlete Andrew East have continued their success story beyond sports; sharing the unfiltered realities of marriage, parenthood, and entrepreneurship to their digital community. Together, they host the hit podcast Couple Things and recently co-authored, The Courage to Commit. In this episode, Shawn and Andrew open up about navigating major identity shifts after their athletic careers, building a business together while raising a young family, creating healthy boundaries between work and home, and why persistence has been the driving force behind every chapter of their lives. They also share their approach to communication, commitment, personal growth, and we dive into what it truly takes to build a lasting partnership – both in business and in marriage.
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Dear Media is the largest podcast network focused on amplifying women’s voices and audiences. Founded in 2018, DM hosts 80+ podcasts fronted by top-tier talent and has a following of more than 60M across social channels. DM is building the podcast incubator of the future through a 360-degree business model, providing unparalleled support from concept to editorial, production, distribution, and commerce extensions. Due to its highly engaged and vast consumer audience, the network attracts global brands and digital savvy partners.
#985: Join Michael & Lauryn as they sit down with Shawn Johnson East and Andrew East – former elite athletes, entrepreneurs, bestselling authors, and parents of three. Olympic gold medalist Shawn Johnson East and former NFL athlete Andrew East have continued their success story beyond sports; sharing the unfiltered realities of marriage, parenthood, and entrepreneurship to their digital community. Together, they host the hit podcast Couple Things and recently co-authored, The Courage to Commit. In this episode, Shawn and Andrew open up about navigating major identity shifts after their athletic careers, building a business together while raising a young family, creating healthy boundaries between work and home, and why persistence has been the driving force behind every chapter of their lives. They also share their approach to communication, commitment, personal growth, and we dive into what it truly takes to build a lasting partnership – both in business and in marriage.
Follow Dear Media:
Listen: dearmedia.com/shows
Instagram: instagram.com/dearmediastudio
TikTok: tiktok.com/@dearmedia
Linkedin: linkedin.com/company/dear-media
Shop Dear Media:
shop.dearmedia.com
ABOUT DEAR MEDIA
Dear Media is the largest podcast network focused on amplifying women’s voices and audiences. Founded in 2018, DM hosts 80+ podcasts fronted by top-tier talent and has a following of more than 60M across social channels. DM is building the podcast incubator of the future through a 360-degree business model, providing unparalleled support from concept to editorial, production, distribution, and commerce extensions. Due to its highly engaged and vast consumer audience, the network attracts global brands and digital savvy partners.
