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Mostly Thriving Podcast with Amanda + TJ

by Amanda and TJ Vernaci

Welcome to Mostly Thriving with Amanda + TJ! It may look like we are thriving but really we're just... mostly thriving. Real talk about marriage, parenting, business, mental health, and growing together. Hosts Amanda Vernaci (from @ComeStayAwhile) and her husband TJ, a veterinarian and vet hospital owner, take on the raw, messy, beautiful sides of life. Each week we bring honest conversations about parenting, marriage, mental health, business and more and welcome guests who remind us that none of us really have it all figured out. New episodes EVERY Monday!

Latest episodes

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37. Did You Miss Us?! We're Back!!

WE’RE BAAACKK!! Did you miss us?! We have A LOT to catch up on from our summer break, including our Turks + Caicos trip, what we loved, what we definitely wouldn’t do aga

Oct 5
58 min

36. We Have an Announcement...

In this episode, we're recapping our massage appointments that definitely didn't go as planned, and TJ shares a wild story about an unhappy client at the vet clinic that

Aug 3
40 min

35. Amanda's Criminal Record?!

This week's recap went completely off the rails—from TJ's golf tournament that left him with a smoker's cough to Amanda's questionable driving record, things got a little

Jul 27
46 min

34. Amanda Feels a Shift Coming

In this episode, we're recapping our much-needed parents' night out and chatting about what our hobbies might look like if we weren't busy being mom and dad. Amanda also

Jul 20
48 min

33. Panic Attack Rehab?

Last week was one of the hardest weeks I’ve had in a long time. Anxiety and panic convinced me my world was getting smaller. Getting out of bed felt impossible. Every sym

Jul 13
54 min

32. *Barely* Thriving: Our Trip to Mackinac Island

Our trip to Mackinac Island gave us so many memories we'll cherish forever, but it also brought some real parenting struggles to the surface. In this episode, we're havin

Jun 29
54 min

31. Home Depot Influencer Trip Recap, Anxiety Updates & TJ Got Cussed Out?!

Amanda literally got off the plane from Atlanta and sat down to record this episode. We're recapping her Home Depot influencer trip, sharing an update on her mental healt

Jun 22
1 h 06 min

30. We Might Get Canceled For This...

From unpopular opinions to the decline of modern society to whether having doubts makes you a bad Christian-- no topic was off limits in this episode. We had no plan, fol

Jun 15
57 min

29. An Olympic Gold Medalist Visited Our DIY Hockey Rink?!

WE'RE BAAACKKK with a new audio and video setup! (Huge thanks to our friend Chris Cook for helping us make these adjustments, check out his podcast Win Today, here.) This

Jun 8
1 h 01 min

27. The Marriage Advice We Wish We Had Sooner

We’re answering your biggest marriage questions, opening up about the moments that could’ve changed everything, and sharing the conversations, therapy lessons, and advice

May 25
1 h 08 min

26. Hot Takes on Weddings, Bridesmaids & Bachelorette Trips

We have beef with over-the-top bachelorette trip expenses, outdated wedding traditions, and the unrealistic expectations placed on bridal parties — and we NEED to talk ab

May 18
50 min

25. How Influencers ACTUALLY Make Money

We’re diving into all your burning questions from last week’s episode, The Chaos Behind the Content: A Real Day in the Life of an Influencer! From how influencers actuall

May 11
1 h 05 min

24. The Chaos Behind the Content: A Real Day in the Life of an Influencer

We’re pulling back the curtain on what a “day in the life” actually looks like as an influencer, business owner, and mom. From brand deals and deadlines to school drop-of

May 4
1 h 08 min

23. Getting Through the Trenches: Our Honest Parenting Struggles

We’re getting real about the phase of parenting we’re in right now—and honestly, it’s a tough one. With boys ages 5 and 2, we’re in the thick of it and feeling the challe

Apr 27
43 min

22. What Life is Really like as an NHL Wife, Mom & Interior Designer | Jacqueline Chiarot

This week, Amanda sits down with special guest Jaqueline Chiarot—mom of two, interior designer, and wife of NHL Red Wings defenseman Ben Chiarot. She gives us an honest l

Apr 20
1 h 10 min

21. Spilling All the Tea from Our Trip to Anna Maria Island

We’re spilling all the tea from our spring trip to Anna Maria Island 🌴 From our favorite moments to the things we’d 100% do differently, we’re giving you the full, unfilt

Apr 13
1 h 04 min

20. You Asked... We Overshared (Q+A)

We’re spilling it ALL! We told you to ask us anything… and you absolutely delivered 😂 From our dumbest decisions to how we actually manage our finances, nothing was off-l

Mar 30
1 h 03 min

19. Bumper Sticker Beef & TJ Guesses Common Girl Terms

We’re baaaack! Did you miss us? 😅 In this episode, we catch you up on everything from the past two weeks, share our most random “icks,” and put TJ to the test as he trie

Mar 19
42 min

18. Anxiety, Panic Attacks & Parenting Through the Chaos (RERUN)

RERUN: In this episode, Amanda opens up about her lifelong struggle with anxiety and panic attacks and what it’s like navigating that while juggling motherhood, marriage,

Mar 13
40 min

17. What It's REALLY Like When 20 Influencers Go on a Trip

In this episode, Amanda recaps her trip to Hilton Head Island with fellow DIY influencers who’ve grown into real-life friends. We unpack the stigma around influencing, ho

Mar 5
1 h 01 min

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#11
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So relatable as parents and such a good listen. Amanda and TJ have good banter and make you want to be their friend.

15263748598- · Aug 2026

Amanda & TJ are SO easy to listen to! This has become my favorite podcast as they are lighthearted, serious, and real about everything! They add in humor where you’ll suddenly be chuckling while listening. I love that they don’t hold back to talk about their faith too! Highly recommend!!!

eggmarissa · Mar 2026

I really like this podcast. I’ve followed Amanda on Instagram since pandemic days. I started listening when they made the episode on their NBA dance/trampoline days, since I was so curious. And now… I think I’m hooked? I made the “mistake” of listening to this week’s episode on Thursday, and so now I can’t listen to it during my Sunday workout, and I’m sad. Lol! I love hearing about the back room business side of influencing. And I love hearing about TJ’s veterinary clinic!

smcaz · Dec 2025

This has become one of my favorite podcast! Very interesting topics and discussions. Also love that they want the listeners feedback as far as what to talk about! There is a volume is issue on a couple of episodes. Not sure why it’s so low but still my fav!!

ChiMomof7 · Nov 2025

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