The Pulidos

18. Foster Care: Expectation vs. Reality

In part two of this foster care miniseries, Savannah and Ari share the expectations versus the reality of foster care. They talk about the ideas they had in mind going into fostering and how those compared to what they experienced—from support they received from family members and friends to advocating for their kids to the way foster care has changed their perception of what makes a family.

17. Foster Care: Why and How We Became Foster Parents

In this first episode of a two-part miniseries, Savannah and Ari talk about why they became foster parents and how they got started. They recall their first conversations about adoption and fostering, explain a step-by-step process of how certification works, and discuss how their experience was different than what typically occurs. Plus, they answer a question about their go-to coffee orders.

16. Are You Gonna Bring That? How We Pack as Minimalists

Savannah and Ari talk through their packing process and how minimalism plays into it—from their favorite bags to how they plan, what they pack, and how they decide what to leave behind. Plus, they talk about Dutch Bros. and coloring their hair.

15. Top 10 Essential Oils

Savannah and Ari rank their top 10 essential oils, discuss how they use them, and chat about why they joined Young Living. Plus, they weigh the pros and—well, pros—of Disneyland annual passes.

14. The Diet Culture Problem

Savannah and Ari discuss the problems of diet culture and weight stigma. They talk about how they encountered diet culture growing up and the ways it affected them. Savannah shares her experiences of weight stigma as a person in a larger body.

13. New Year, Who Dis?

Savannah and Ari ask and answer questions (from “The 36 Questions that Lead to Love”) about themselves, their favorite things, and their best and worst memories. Hear Ari fangirl over Jon Foreman and find out what Savannah would go back for if the house was on fire.

12. 2020 In Review

Savannah and Ari look back on 2020 and share about the highs and lows—from fostering four kids and navigating parenting during a pandemic to road trips and saying a very difficult goodbye. You’ll hear their honest thoughts on this year, what it taught them, and how it has changed them. 

11. Christmas Movie Tournament Part 2

In the conclusion of this two-part episode, Savannah and Ari discuss the Christmas movie tournament finalists—judging the films on coziness, Christmas spirit, and how enjoyable they are—and declare a winner. Plus, hear their true thoughts about Oregon culture.

10. Christmas Movie Tournament Part 1

Savannah and Ari vote for holiday classics and newfound favorites in the first annual Pulidos Podcast Christmas Movie Tournament. Hear which Netflix movie is a must-watch and which popular films they’re not fans of in Part 1 of this 2-part episode.

9. Christmas Blues

Savannah and Ari discuss the pressure and sadness that can often be felt during Christmastime. Savannah shares about a difficult Christmas memory and Ari talks about having to be away from family during the holidays. Plus, Ari explains what “cuddle season” is. 

8. 30-Day Minimalism Game

Savannah and Ari talk about the 30-Day Minimalism Game they recently completed, explaining how and why they decluttered 496 items from their home. Hear about how they accomplished this goal, why they use the words “saying goodbye” and “thanking” to talk about decluttering, and what part of the kitchen Ari would like to rename. Plus, hear about their worst purchases.

7. Thanksgiving

Savannah and Ari chat about Thanksgiving traditions, facts, and memories—from their childhood Thanksgivings to presidential turkey pardoning to Black Friday. Plus, they realize a surprising similarity between their first names.

6. Essential Oils: How Essential Are They?

Savannah and Ari discuss the health and wellness industry as a whole and the problems with it, the existence of privilege when it comes to knowledge of and access to health and wellness products, why they became members of Young Living, and some of their favorite essential oils.  Plus, hear about why they named the podcast “The Pulidos” and what Ari is bringing to Thanksgiving dinner.

5. Online Dating

Savannah and Ari discuss online dating—how and why they started using dating apps, how they felt going into it, what their experiences were, and the pros and cons of meeting people online. They also reminisce on their first in-person date.

4. Learning About the World

Ari and Savannah explain what it means to them to learn about the world. They discuss their favorite trips, their future travel plans, and their traveling fails—from a mishap in Cuba and crying at summer camp to their honeymoon and family vacations.

3. Growing and Loving Our Family

Savannah and Ari talk about growing and loving their family. They discuss what family life was like for them growing up and quiz each other on their childhoods—What was the name of the band Ari was in? What was Savannah’s most embarrassing moment as a kid? What TV commercial was Ari in? They also talk about their own family culture they’re trying to create.

2. Simplifying Our Life

Savannah and Ari explain what it means to simplify their life. They define minimalism and answer the question, “Do we consider ourselves minimalists?” They discuss how they first heard about essential oils and what their first impressions of them were. And they explain their personal philosophy when it comes to incorporating new ideas and habits into their life.

1. Welcome

In this brief welcome episode, Ari and Savannah introduce themselves and the podcast. Hear about Savannah's childhood brand loyalty and Beanie Baby collection, Ari's *NSYNC Kids Meal toys, and why they love living in Oregon. They discuss what it means to simplify their life, grow and love their family, and learn about the world.