We’ve known Ryan forever, and in this episode we share some of our favorite stories together—from childhood crushes that landed us in the friend zone for life, to his college years and move to Boise. We also talk about his newest creative outlet: building guitars. It’s the kind of mix of laughs and stories that makes Dopamine and Detours what it is.

This week we are tackling the wild world of IVF acronyms-- what they mean, why they matter, and how to make sense of all the letters. We step behind the curtain and get to know Jordans past. TRIGGER WARNING for talks of gun use, depression, and SIDS. Of course we continue the Cowboys and The Summer I Turned Pretty saga and get liver updates from Ashley. Buckle up and enjoy the ride.

In this episode of Dopamine and Detours, our first guests Currin and Ross Palmer share their heartfelt journey through infertility and IVF. Their openness brings to much perspective to a struggle many couples face. True to the name, we also detour into Cowboys drama, The Summer I Turned Pretty, and Ashley’s creepy dream.

For couples facing infertility, RESOLVE: The National Infertility Association (https://resolve.org) is an incredible resource for support and advocacy.

In this episode we get into a little bit of everything, Ashleys recent hospital stay, our baptism, and a quick The Summer I Turned Pretty update. We also couldn’t leave out a Cowboys update, of course. To wrap it up, we pulled some marriage advice straight from Reddit and we talked through it together. Enjoy! and dont forget to share with a friend!

We’re kicking things off with a true detour: Taylor Swift easter eggs, Cowboys let downs, golf gone wrong, and the kind of indigestion only Tums can save. Toss in first-car disasters, traffic meltdowns, and a little MSN nostalgia. It's light, unexpected, hilarious, and perfectly on brand.

Welcome to Dopamine & Detours! We're here for the laughs, the chaos and the real talk along the way. New episodes drop every Wednesday. So Buckle up and take your first detour with us.