In this episode of Buy The Bay, host Dan Ancheta is joined by his wife Megan, who returns to the podcast by popular demand. The couple discusses various aspects of managing their busy lives, including parenting, work-life harmony, and the importance of routines. They delve into strategies for handling the increased busyness since their kids returned to school, the wisdom (or lack thereof) in popular parenting advice, and the sometimes misunderstood dynamics of running a family and a business together. The episode highlights the significance of maintaining healthy boundaries, effective communication, and the necessity of taking time for personal rejuvenation. Dan and Megan also share their personal experiences with therapy and how it has enriched their parenting and professional lives.

00:00 Welcome Back, Megan!
01:01 The Parenting Lie: More Time When Kids Go Back to School
02:29 Balancing Fitness and Parenting
03:15 The Chaos of Extracurricular Activities
05:01 The Dynamic of Running a Business Together
10:06 Complementary Strengths in Business and Life
15:06 Managing Work-Life Harmony with Routine
31:31 The Power of Saying No
32:11 Society's Urgency and Sales Tactics
33:16 Gently Parenting and Setting Boundaries
35:04 Balancing Family and Social Commitments
37:40 The Importance of Routine and Downtime
51:44 Therapy and Support Systems
55:41 Conclusion and Future Plans