Life Unleashed with Tails Up, Pup

#96 Why Doesn’t Everyone Own a Dog?

Today’s episode of Life Unleashed was sparked by a conversation we had this past weekend at a baby shower. Everyone there was around our age, but almost none of them want kids. That got us thinking… there are probably a lot of people who feel the same way about having a dog.
So in today’s episode, we talk about our observations on why not everyone wants to own a dog or have kids. We also share our personal experience having both. The pros, the cons, and why both our dogs and our son Callan have made such a positive impact on our lives.Join Us:
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#95 Why We Downsized Our Business (And What We Learned)

In today’s episode of Life Unleashed, we’re talking all about the pros and cons of our decision to downsize Tails Up, Pup. A little over a year ago, we made the tough call to move out of our retail office space and bring the business back into our basement. Now that we’ve had time to reflect, we’re sharing the real impact that decision has had: the good, the bad, and everything in between.
If you run a business and have ever considered moving into or out of a dedicated space, we think you’ll find this episode helpful. Or if you’re just curious about everything that went into our decision and whether we’re happy with how it’s played out, this one’s for you.
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#94 Let’s Talk About the Things No One Talks About

In today’s episode of Life Unleashed, we’re talking about the conversations that don’t happen nearly enough. If you’ve ever felt like you’re the only one dealing with something, this episode is for you. We want you to know you’re not alone in whatever struggle you’re facing.
 
We usually try to spread a message of positivity and happiness, but we don’t want to do that at the expense of honesty, or leave you thinking we’re pretending everything is perfect, because it definitely isn’t. So today is about getting real, opening up about some of those struggles, and reminding you that you’re not alone.
 
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#93 Frozen Bananas & the Power of a Good Question

In today’s episode of Life Unleashed, we’re continuing a conversation sparked by one of our recent Questions of the Day that we ask daily on Instagram. We’ve been doing the Question of the Day for over six years now and have had a lot of great ones—but this most recent question about frozen bananas sparked so much discussion, we knew we had to keep it going.
We also dive into some other weird and interesting food and drink shop ideas and ask ourselves why some of them aren’t more common. So join us for another fun episode of Life Unleashed!
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#92 Ensley is Pregnant + Random Question of the Day

If you haven’t heard yet, Ensley is pregnant! We’re so happy for her and Paul. She asked us to put together a gender reveal box for them, and we’re so excited for them to find out what they are having. We’re also talking about a fun and much-debated question of the day - if you could have any animal as a pet, what would you choose? So get ready for another fun, exciting, and slightly random episode of Life Unleashed! 
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#91 Our Dogs are Part of the Family

In today’s episode of Life Unleashed, we’re sharing some life updates and reminiscing about our childhood dogs. We’re doing this in honor of Danielle’s childhood dog, Harley, who just passed away.
Our dogs bring us so much joy—they’re truly part of the family—and losing them is never easy. It’s often heartbreaking, sometimes even traumatic. But today, we wanted to honor Harley and share some stories about the dogs who shaped our childhoods.
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#90 How to Stay Motivated

In today’s episode of Life Unleashed, we’re talking all about how to stay motivated. We’re getting deeper into 2025, and let’s be honest—some of the goals we set for ourselves back in January may be slipping a bit. So we thought it would be a great time to revisit those goals and lock in for the rest of the year.
When it comes to accomplishing anything, having motivation is incredibly helpful—but how do you manufacture motivation when you’re just not feeling it? We all know that discipline is the real answer—doing the thing even when you don’t want to—but are there strategies we can implement to help boost our motivation?
We all know how much easier it is to accomplish our goals when motivation is high, so let’s talk about some ways we can stack the deck in our favor and give ourselves the maximum motivation possible.
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#89 The Ultimate Dog Birthday Party

In today’s episode of Life Unleashed, we’re talking all about how to throw the ultimate dog birthday party. We’re not ashamed to admit that we are those obsessed dog parents who go all out for our pup’s birthdays.
So today, we’re sharing our favorite tips for planning a celebration that your dog (and your camera roll) won’t forget. We cover themes, locations, props, how to take the best photos, and more.
If you want to make your dog’s birthday unforgettable this year, this is the podcast for you!
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#88 What’s Harder – Raising Kids or Running a Business?

In today’s episode of Life Unleashed, we’re diving into a controversial question: What’s more difficult—raising a child or running a business?
We both share our opinions on this topic and explain why we feel the way we do. Do we agree with each other… or not? You’ll have to listen to find out.
There’s no right or wrong answer here—we can only speak from our experience and perspective so far—but we definitely have some strong opinions on this one.
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#87 Normal or Not

In today’s episode of Life Unleashed, we’re talking about things we think are normal… but we’re pretty sure are not.
 
Is wearing shoes in the house normal or not?Should you have the password to your significant other’s phone?Should married couples share their finances or keep them separate?
 
These are just a few of the things we’re diving into. So join us for another fun episode of Life Unleashed!
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