Lynn and Tony are back from a two-week trip (do not call it a vacation) and they have receipts. Forgotten passports, a rogue Uber driver, a cruise ship holding 6,000 strangers, a canceled flight, and a birthday ruined by Sauvignon Blanc. They get honest about what nobody tells you about traveling with three kids: the mental load, the nervous system flares, and the humbling realization that this particular season of life might just not be built for vacations. Plus: Mia is officially a teenager, Noah may or may not be "hitting the bottle," and Tony is getting sent to get a vasectomy.

Downed trees, closed roads, a melted roof hatch, and a three year old who needs the shower every five minutes. Lynn and Tony recap the chaos of their July 4th weekend and the choice to lean into discomfort instead of avoiding it. They break down survival mode versus nervous system regulation, why habits matter more than hacks, the biological difference in how men and women regulate, and the diet-culture trap of constant optimization. Plus: the night shower routine that's rewired their evenings, a Shuva Sunrise Dance Party announcement, and prepping for a family cruise with Eileen (the inner critic) along for the ride.

Lynn published a vulnerable Substack about her decade-long struggle with food noise and disordered eating, and this episode unpacks it. She traces the roots from diet culture and generational trauma, through years of symptom-shuffling (binging, purging, veganism, CrossFit at 4:30am, cold plunging), to a turning point during her pregnancy with Ari when she finally let go of the white-knuckling. Tony reacts in real time, including admitting he didn't know the half of it. The episode closes with Tony's girl dad reel going viral (40k views, one hater), and an honest, funny conversation about raising daughters with high standards.

It's a transitional week in the Bush household and Lynn is fully in her luteal phase — which means podcast day gets a little spicy. Tony and Lynn open up about the bittersweet speed of early motherhood, Ari's first teeth, and the gut punch of realizing the contact naps are just... over. Mia hits two huge milestones — earning her white and yellow belt in Taekwondo and crossing the threshold into high school — and Lynn walks through the orientation feeling butterflies like it's her own first day.

From there, Lynn breaks down what dysregulation actually looks like in June (aka MaySember), why there's no nervous system hack when you're running on empty, and what she's been seeing in her third coaching cohort. Tony reflects on watching his wife build something real and shares what a night back at Man on Fire reminded him about the work he's meant to do. Plus: Summer House drama, Love Island takes, Kyle Cook's Botox, and a bat mitzvah that had the whole family on the dance floor.

Lynn came home and punched the pastry. Literally. In this episode, she breaks down the overstimulation spiral that led to a full-on rage meltdown — teething baby, barking dogs, melted puff pastry, and one too many open tabs in her brain. From there, we get into the mental load that so many moms carry in silence (and in May especially, which apparently is its own special kind of chaos). Then Tony and Lynn pull back the curtain on a rare fight they had — the kind that revealed abandonment wounds, bad timing, and what it actually looks like when two people who love each other still manage to say the exact wrong thing. Plus: dadhood, Mia's Eminem era, boomers ruining housing, and why Lynn is never letting Ari leave the house. Ever.

After a Mother's Day that left her more drained than celebrated, [co-host] breaks down the "Mother's Day Hangover" — that emotional whiplash moms feel when Sunday's applause fades and Monday's mental load hits full force. Tony and [co-host] get into why one day (or even a weekend) isn't enough, why she almost skipped the celebration but ended up at an Israeli Independence Day party surrounded by protests, and why she's fantasizing about hotel rooms — or at least a tent in the backyard. Then it's full Bravo mode: the Amanda & Wes Summer House scandal, why Sierra deserves better, and Carl Radke's unlikely glow-up. They also get into the Wall Street Journal's "Beta Mom" trend, rage journaling as nervous system therapy, the reality of inflation outpacing wages, and Real Housewives of Rhode Island. As they put it — "A lot of yapping, all over the place."

Tony and Lynn are back for Season 3, and they are not holding back. After a year and a half away, Tony opens up about hitting her lowest point: a debilitating bout of chronic insomnia that left her sleep-deprived, depleted, and questioning everything. She shares how running a draining social media business had completely fried her nervous system, how she slowly began to find her way back to herself, and how against all odds she got pregnant with baby Ari right in the middle of it all. Plus, the emotional story behind why October 7th inspired them to grow their family, updates on all three kids including a bat mitzvah celebration, and a surprisingly fun conversation about rage journaling, toddler tantrums, and the 90-second emotion rule. Welcome back, Tony and Lynn. It is so good to have you here.

Welcome back to Lynn and Tony Know!

Join Lynn and Tony on this week's episode of Lynn and Tony Know, where Tony shares his growth journey with Man on Fire, a men's wellness organization. Tony has been a member of Man on Fire for 6 and a half years and has now taken on a new role as a coach within the community.

In this episode, Tony will reflect on his journey and the ways in which Man on Fire has helped him to become the best version of himself. He'll discuss the challenges he's faced and the tools and practices he's learned to overcome them.

Tony will also share his experiences as a coach, and what he's learned about supporting other men on their own journeys to wellness. Whether you're a member of Man on Fire or just curious about men's wellness, this episode is a must-listen.

Tune in now to Lynn and Tony Know, as Tony takes us on his journey of growth and self-discovery with Man on Fire.

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