Running In Slow Motion with Sidney & Tamra Smith
Comedian Sidney Smith and his wife Tamra — a sharp-witted educator with a soft spot for flowers — team up to navigate life, goals, and culture at their own hilarious, at times, in-depth pace. They call it “running in slow motion,” and that pretty much sums up the vibe. This isn’t a marriage podcast (their union ranks a generous 5 out of 10, after all), but it is a refreshingly honest, smart, and funny take on relationships, ambition, and everyday chaos. From real talk to pop culture and unexpected interviews, it’s a joyride of relatable moments and laugh-out-loud observations.
Running In Slow Motion with Sidney & Tamra Smith
Ep. 44 - It’s Not Supposed to Be This Hard
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Episode 44 - It’s Not Supposed to Be This Hard
This week, we’re talking about the myth that love should be effortless.
If you really love each other, it should always be easy… right?
Yeah, no. Not even close.
We get into what healthy hard looks like vs the kind of hard that drains your spirit.
We talk boundaries, emotional exhaustion, second marriages, and why “always” and “never” will set your heart up for disappointment.
Tamra opens up about the weight of letting go of relationships — even when you know you’re better without them — and Sidney breaks down why more good days than bad days isn’t luck, it’s work.
Plus, we get into Halloween chaos at Tamra’s school, cupcakes, push-ups, and the ongoing saga of “Why are children like this?”
It’s thoughtful, real, funny, and one of those conversations that sits with you after you listen.
