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Talking to babies, buying a house & paying your kid for content

27 februari 2025 | 53 min

Happy Thursday!!!! You might have seen the lady TikTok who speaks to her baby like an adult (hahaha it’s been a fun week)… Harrison (the “man who stole that lady’s baby”) and I talk all about talking to your baby vs. baby talking and the reaction from the internet.

Then, big life update: we’re moving! (MAYBE??!) We get into the renting vs. buying debate, what makes sense for us right now, and what we think our next steps are. ALSO - did you know the average age of a first time homebuyer is 38 years old?? Like.. we’re golden.

Things we DMed sparks discussion on the California’s new child influencer laws and some of our childhood memories on vacation (spoiler alert: pyramids are NOT made out of sand & King Tut was real…). Plus we talk about why the new iPhone update might be ruining our lives. (Apple would summarize the description above as “Talking to babies about King Tut ruining lives” - BUT ACTUALLY like WHAT the heck are these summaries).

As always, we LOVE YOU GUYS. Comment and tell me if you guys rent or own (I’m so curious and we literally have no idea what we’re gonna do!!!!)

Timestamps:

00:00:00 Welcome back to another episode of Two Parents & A Podcast!

00:06:00 How to remember someone’s name

00:09:05 The lady of talks to her baby on Tik Tok

00:14:20 We’re moving - Renting vs. buying your house

00:26:40 Moving away from your kids / boarding school

00:29:07 California's new child influencer laws

00:34:57 The Sovereign Child by Aaron Struggle

00:37:45 90% of childhood memories are from family vacations

00:45:50 The new iPhone update is the WORST

00:48:00 LOVE YOU GUYS!

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Breastfeeding + formula Q&A, a sleep-deprived mistake & no more gifts

20 februari 2025 | 55 min

Happy Thursday! In today’s episode, we dive into baby feeding – breast, bottle, combo – all of it. We’re answering all YOUR questions—my personal breastfeeding journey, the mental struggles of breastfeeding, and what we’ve learned about formulas in the US vs. Europe. This is probably my #1 asked topic on social (and honestly, what’s on my mind most of the time), so I’m excited we sat down and shared our experience / what we’ve learned.

BUT ALSO, we share a funny (and sleep-deprived) mistake we made (think: Dude, where’s my car?), the Valentine’s Day present gone wrong (gift saga part 2983479), and apparently, Harrison got held up at gunpoint one time??

As always, we love sharing our parenting journey with you, so we hope this episode gives you laughs and some helpful insights (disclaimer: our research is ChatGPT heavy and this isn’t “Two Doctors & a Pod” so please don’t take this as ADVICE). And - one last thing - we’re still LEARNING.. appreciate any and all thoughts, formula recs, and resources in the comments!!!!

We LOVE YOU GUYS!!

Timestamps:

00:00:00 Welcome back to another episode of Two Parents & A Podcast!

00:02:05 Can gym dates replace dinner dates?

00:03:35 We lost our car (thanks to 5-month sleep regression!)

00:08:35 Valentine’s Day gift gone wrong

00:13:25 Harrison held up at gunpoint???

00:18:25 Q&A: Breastfeeding vs formula?

00:25:09 Q&A: Can you talk about the mental struggles of breastfeeding/pumping?

00:33:25 Q&A: US vs European formula? (thanks ChatGPT!)

00:44:15 RIP Parenting Confessions

00:45:45 Things we DMed: Expectant mother parking & Bitcoin founder

00:50:30 Brain Break: Canada vs US hockey game

00:51:54 LOVE YOU GUYS!!!

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Breaking down our joint finances, childcare & college fund (our "money talk" pt. 2)

13 februari 2025 | 66 min

Happy Thursday! In today’s episode, Harrison and I are revisiting the “money talk” from episode 10 of Just Alex (RIP, but here's the link: https://youtu.be/8CUxKXQNztk) and breaking down how our financial plans have changed post-baby. We’re diving into our joint finances (what we said we were gonna do, but spoiler alert: didn’t), the costs of childcare, and how we’re setting up a college fund for Tate. We also chat about everything from the costs of parenthood we didn’t expect, to what’s been surprisingly expensive, and other ways we’re planning for the future (are we putting the baby on payroll???).

Plus, as always - we've got a few laughs along the way – including what I almost threw at Harrison, things we DMed eachother, and an even deeper dive into the scam that is girl scout cookies (ALL ALLEGED).

As always, we love sharing our experiences and just need to make the disclaimer: THIS IS NOT FINANCIAL ADVICE!!! Whether you're in a relationship, expecting, or just curious about how others handle money, we hope this episode sparks some useful conversations.

We LOVE YOU GUYS!!

Timestamps:

00:00:00 – Welcome back to Two Parents & A Podcast!!! 00:03:30 – Making your wedding your own 00:09:05 – A letter from your ex... 00:14:15 – Breaking down our joint finances (again… post-baby) – joint bank account, buying food, financial accountability 00:22:50 – Q&A: What’s one financial tip you would give to someone who just turned 30? 00:29:30 – Q&A: How much childcare really costs (nanny/nanny-share vs. daycare OR stay-at-home) 00:38:50 – Q&A: How much does a hospital bill actually cost? 00:41:50 – Q&A: Financial planning for a baby’s future (529 plan, custodial accounts, and putting our baby on payroll LOL) 00:46:05 – Q&A: What’s one thing that you didn’t expect to cost so much when it comes to parenthood? 00:49:15 – I almost threw WHAT at Harrison?! 00:41:40 – Things we DMed each other: Coke vs cigs 00:56:30 – Girl Scout’s scam continued… 00:58:15 – Do you know why plastic straws were banned?! 01:00:00 – LOVE YOU GUYS!!!

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S*x, intimacy & date nights post-baby

6 februari 2025 | 53 min

On THIS WEEK’s episode – We’re diving into a juicy Q&A about s*x, intimacy, and date nights post-baby (and other Qs but that's the juicy stuff)! We talk all things keeping the spark alive as parents, navigating intimacy while breastfeeding, and how we've avoid falling into any sort of "roommate phase" (disclaimer: we know, we know - we're still new at this). We also touch on some of your other questions like managing anxiety around milk supply, coping with a tough pregnancy, and tips for taking your baby everywhere (yes, even to a hockey game 4 hours away!).

And of course, we’ve got some hilarious parenting confessions (well - I think they are hilarious... I think Harrison says "not funny" like 10x) and a talk about sl*tty pumping (don’t ask, just listen).

As always, if you're here for parenting advice, don’t get too excited – we’re just figuring it out along the way and sharing our experiences with you. We LOVE YOU GUYS!

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Timestamps:

00:00:00 – Welcome back to Two Parents & a Podcast!!

00:01:00 – How often do you go to the dentist?

00:05:40 – Our new nanny

00:09:40 – Cancelling on your babysitter

00:14:00 – We need to go on a date…

00:21:05 – Q&A: What is your secret to keeping your romance alive with a baby? Thoughts on sex life while breastfeeding…

00:31:15 – Q&A: How do you avoid falling into the roommate phase postpartum?

00:33:02 – Q&A: Anxiety around milk supply? How do you cope with your milk supply from a fellow “just enough-er”?

00:37:30 – Q&A: Really struggling with the pregnancy process, is there any tips you have to enjoy it?

00:40:25 – Q&A: How do you manage to take Tate everywhere? For example the hockey game in Dallas

00:44:28 – Sl*tty pumping

00:45:20 – Parenting confessions

00:47:36 – LOVE YOU GUYS!

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Grieving your pre-baby life, parental identify shift & backseat drivers

30 januari 2025 | 48 min

Welcome to the FIRST episode of Two Parents & A Podcast (feels weird not saying ‘back to another episode of Just Alex!!!’). Really gonna keep this low-key - this is the same show you guys know (and love?) - we just finally got around to that rebrand we’ve been promising. (Honestly how many more time could I have said “it’s just Alex aaaaaand Harrison’s here with me tooooo......” hahahha). So here we are, Two Parents & A Podcast - we’ll continue to invite y’all into our home weekly (sorry it’s so messy - we’re new parents) to talk all things parenting, relationships, trending topics, entrepreneurship, and the occasional conspiracy theory.

On THIS WEEK’s episode - we get an update from Harrison on attending his first bachelor party as a dad. My first weekend alone with the babe had me thinking a lot about parental identity shift & grieving the pre-baby life, so we dive deep into this and my takeaways from the weekend (also just need to say - S/O TO SINGLE MOMS… you guys are super heroes).

Next we’re laughing at the things we DMed eachother - backseat driving and having two babies at once (not twins??). Harrison DOESN’T laugh at the drunk confession I saw on IG that was hilarious. And we finish out the episode with a very valid questions: Where does your Girl Scout cookie money actually go?!

One last thing, if you’re new here!!! If you came here for parenting advice - definitely the wrong podcast… But we try our best to share our experiences - this week y’all asked about when you should/when will we move the baby out of the bedroom (answer: we don’t know but we’ll obviously keep you updated).

As always - LOVE YOU GUYS!

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Timestamps:

00:00:00 Welcome to Two Parents & A Podcast!!! (yay)

00:03:20 Is accumulating airline miles worth it or just a scam?

00:06:55 Harrison’s first bachelor party as a parent

00:11:00 Experiencing parent guilt

00:15:00 Grieving your pre-baby life & parental identity shift

00:22:05 Alex’s takeaways from a weekend by herself

00:23:30 Back seat driving

00:28:30 Having two babies at once

00:32:15 4 months old is hard

00:35:55 Drunk confessions

00:37:40 Where does your Girl Scout cookie money actually go?!

00:41:30 Listener question: when will you move the baby out of your room?

00:42:40 WE LOVE YOU GUYS!!!!

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Friendships after parenthood, lab grown diamonds & do guys get baby fever?!

23 januari 2025 | 57 min

Welcome back to another episode of Just Alex! In today’s episode, we’re answering your questions about making parent friends - what we’re doing (dinner party!!!), who’s taking charge, and if one of us is pickier than the other (hint: yes, it’s me!). We also talk about Harrison’s new IG fame (LOL), an update on the TikTok ban bet, and meme coins. Plus, we dive into bachelor/ette parties as parents AND do GUYS get baby fever??? Finally, we wrap it up by talking about the issues with our Christmas gifts and how we’re gonna fix our gift giving process for valentine’s day.

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Timestamps:

00:00:00 Welcome back to another episode of Just Alex

00:02:30 Harrison’s new IG fame (lol)

00:07:35 Tik Tok ban bet update

00:12:50 Harrison’s first meme coin

00:22:30 Do guys get baby fever?

00:27:10 Making new parent friends w/ a dinner party

00:30:54 Who’s taking the lead on making new friends?

00:37:25 Am I too picky when making new friends?

00:41:25 Bachelor/ette parties as parents

00:44:15 Lab grown vs. mined diamonds

00:47:15 Unhappy with our Christmas gifts

00:54:40 LOVE YOU GUYS!

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Trying for baby #2, nanny guilt & managing screen time for a 3 month old?!

16 januari 2025 | 58 min

Welcome back to Just Alex! In today’s episode, we’re talking about fertility after giving birth and trying for baby #2. This week we learned we need to be managing screen time for our 3-month-old (WHO KNEW?!). And I’m dealing with some serious nanny guilt (plus, guilt if I’m not being productive enough while the nanny is here (make it make sense!!!!)). We also talk betting markets again (I’m still so confused that you can bet on ANYTHING) - the TikTok ban, the U.S. possibly buying Greenland, and you can finally bet on the U.S. annexing Canada. OK - Love you guys!

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Timestamps:

00:00:00 Welcome back to another episode of Just Alex!

00:02:54 How old were you when you realized you didn’t have a good voice?

00:05:40 Nanny guilt

00:11:08 Betting on the Tik Tok ban

00:16:00 The US is now buying Greenland?! (AND Canada?!)

00:20:45 Managing screen time for a 3 month old?!

00:24:45 Smart phones vs. flip phones

00:28:25 Getting pregnant after giving birth (trying for baby #2!)

00:33:55 Spacing your kids

00:40:54 What’s going on with Mark Zuckerberg?!

00:47:35 The little white lies we tell our kids

00:51:40 LOVE YOU GUYS!

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Nanny shares, annexing Canada & donating your sperm?!

9 januari 2025 | 35 min

Welcome back to Just Alex! HAPPY NEW YEAR (absolute last week I can say this so I’m getting it in). We’re talking about the perks of a nanny share—we now have TWO babes at home every day (a little taste of what twins would be like!!) Plus, Harrison and I discuss how men’s sperm can affect pregnancy, the ins and outs of sperm donation (and whether he’s ever done it... 👀). We dive into the what ifs around Canada becoming the 51st state—does this mean he automatically gets U.S. citizenship?! 🤔 We’re laughing thinking about how we would explain this to Tate hahaha. We take a little brain break with a trip down memory lane with childhood nostalgia (Blue’s Clues, Beanie Babies & Princess Diana) and we have question for you guys: Who is the modern-day Princess Diana? Let us know!

As always, LOVE YOU GUYS!

00:00:00 Welcome back to another episode of Just Alex!

00:01:35 New year reset

00:05:05 What it’s like to share a nanny

00:07:20 Men’s sperm can affect pregnancy?!

00:12:00 Donating your sperm?!

00:18:45 Is Canada gonna become the 51st state?!

00:23:10 Childhood nostalgia - Blues Clues, Beanie Babies & Princess Diana

00:28:30 Money can’t buy happiness

00:30:20 Listener question: What’s it like flying with a 3 year old?

00:32:18 LOVE YOU GUYS!

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Posting kids online, stocks for christmas presents & this time last year

19 december 2024 | 59 min

Welcome back to another episode of Just Alex! So, hypothetically—if you’ve exhausted all resources and anticipated all needs—what’s the least amount of cries a 3-month-old could have in a day?! And who's gonna tell Harrison it's more than 3?? Anyways, Christmas/Hanukkah (Chanukah????) are next week, so we discuss what we were doing this time last year, what we’re getting each other as presents, and do newborns need gifts?! (Is a stock a gift??)

Then we try out some new segments: Things We’ve DMed Each Other (Influencers making fun of their kids, Bitcoin at $100k), Biggest Parenting Fail of the Week (write us in yours!!), and Today I Learned (see: Chanukah).

OK—HAPPY HOLIDAYS!! We love you guys.

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Timestamps:

00:00:00 Welcome back to another episode of Just Alex

00:01:05 What's the least amount of cries a 3-month-old could have in a day? (hypothetical)

00:05:15 De-puffing pregnancy face

00:07:45 Neighborhood holiday activities

00:13:00 This time last year…

00:18:40 Are you supposed to get your newborn gifts for Christmas?

00:24:48 What we’ve DMed eachother this week (Making fun of your kids, Bitcoin)

00:42:50 Parent fail of the week

00:46:15 Chanukah or Hanukkah?

00:49:28 Listener question - pumping/feeding schedule?

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Life with no nanny, moving abroad & the raw chicken incident

12 december 2024 | 48 min

Welcome back to another episode of Just Alex! First up, we’re talking about what it’s really like to go from having a nanny to being on our own—spoiler alert: the house is a disaster. Harrison talks us through his visa renewal process (he got it!!!!) and we touch on our potential plans to move abroad anyways?!

We just got back from our LA trip where a restaurant served Harrison raw chicken… Yep, that happened. So we spent like 20 mins recounting our worst restaurant horror stories!!!

We wrapped it up with a few quick new parent topics - dream feeding, bringing babies to bars, tipping babysitters, and bringing your newborn out in public.

As always - thanks for listening - WE LOVE YOU GUYS!

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Timestamps:

00:00:00 Welcome back to another episode of Just Alex!

00:00:45 When is it socially acceptable to start saying happy holidays?

00:03:20 Our first week without the nanny

00:07:00 We’re moving abroad?!

00:13:45 Trial and error on traveling with a newborn

00:15:40 Why and when should restaurants comp meals

00:28:00 Waffle House fantasy football punishment

00:30:55 How to go to any concert for less than $100

00:37:05 Why don’t men wash their sheets?

00:38:40 Dream feeding

00:40:00 Do you tip babysitters?

00:41:08 Should babies be allowed in bars?

00:41:47 Listener question - taking your newborn out and about

00:46:05 LOVE YOU GUYS!

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Breaking baby “rules”, newborn travel anxiety & dad bods

5 december 2024 | 56 min

Welcome back to another episode of Just Alex! This week, we dive into some of the baby rules we wish we could break (if it was safe)—like co-sleeping or holding our baby in the car (we know, we know). Also - not really a rule - but are parents swearing in front of their kids in 2024?! Then, it’s all about newborn travel: I'm stressed about flying with our baby (maybe because we’ve done it once before) while Harrison’s surprisingly chill about it (also maybe because we’ve done it once before). Finally, we talk about dad bods (and mom bods!)—how parenthood is changing both of our approaches to fitness, and how we’re adjusting as parents.

As always, thanks for tuning in, and we love you guys!

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00:00:00 Welcome back to another episode of Just Alex!

00:00:40 Is it OK to swear in front of your kids?

00:03:24 Travel anxiety with a newborn

00:05:40 Newborn feeding schedule & planking while pumping

00:12:25 The #1 baby “rule” we wish we could break

00:18:59 Addiction to buying baby clothes w/ Apple Pay

00:20:27 Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour

00:23:35 Running on the trails in Austin

00:27:00 Running marathons should be fun

00:36:00 Harrison thought he was going to die in Burma

00:43:30 Valentine’s Day debacle

00:49:03 Thank you for listening!!

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Making parent friends, spontaneous living & trying alcohol for the first time

28 november 2024 | 62 min

Welcome back to another episode of Just Alex! If you're looking for a little Thanksgiving brain break, you're in the right place. We dive into the differences between the drinking age in the US vs. Canada, share stories about our earliest experiences with alcohol, and discuss the pros and cons of being the "party house." We also chat about how we’re building new friendships - making parent friends and making friends in a new city! Harrison talks about his time living in Hong Kong (still can't believe he was there for 4 years?!). Plus, we share some of our favorite Thanksgiving memories.

We hope you enjoy the episode and, as always, LOVE YOU GUYS!

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Timestamps:

00:00:00 Welcome back to another episode of Just Alex!

00:04:42 Are holiday cards cheesy?!

00:07:52 My favorite Thanksgiving memory

00:12:02 Should the US lower the drinking age?!

00:14:44 Our first time trying alcohol stories

00:20:42 Do we want to be the party house?!

00:22:39 Making parent friends

00:27:02 Living life spontaneously

00:33:58 Harrison’s life in Hong Kong

00:42:43 Making new friends cont.

00:49:00 Harrison’s favorite Thanksgiving memory

00:51:27 LOVE YOU GUYS!

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Postpartum depression, invisible string theory & creating new holiday traditions

21 november 2024 | 70 min

Welcome back to another episode of Just Alex! Harrison finally went back to the dentist and they rolled out the red carpet (see: https://www.tiktok.com/@justalexpod/video/7409333328458911007). Then, we dive into some holiday debates, like whether it’s too early to decorate for Christmas before Thanksgiving, and share our thoughts on creating new holiday traditions. We also discuss the foods we could eat for six months straight (like tater drinking her milk), plus answer your questions about life as parents, dating an influencer, and the relationship shifts we’ve experienced since having a baby.

We wrap things up with a discussion on postpartum depression—what it feels like, how to support a partner through it, and available resources.

As always, thank you for listening! ❤️

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00:00:00 Welcome back to another episode of Just Alex!

00:04:00 Harrison was outed at the dentist

00:09:15 Only scammers tell you to buy a gift card to pay them

00:12:39 Our invisible string

00:15:15 Is decorating for Christmas before Thanksgiving disrespectful?!

00:23:18 What food could you eat for 6 months straight?

00:25:53 Creating new holiday traditions

00:28:00 A baby’s full-o-meter

00:30:27 Q&A: Is the podcast officially Just Alex & Harrison?

00:33:46 Q&A: What’s the best/worst thing about dating an influencer?

00:37:33 Q&A: What relationship pain points have changed with a newborn?

00:41:22 Q&A: What’s one thing nobody tells you about having a newborn?

00:44:35 Q&A: What is the age gap you want for baby #2?

00:45:10 Dealing with postpartum depression

00:55:10 How can a partner help a new mom with postpartum depression?

01:03:55 LOVE YOU GUYS!

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How much $$$ is a night nurse, best baby items to splurge on & are dairy allergies real?

14 november 2024 | 42 min

Welcome back to another episode of Just Alex! 🎉 This week, we talked about baby restaurant etiquette and our new love of wine nights. 🍷 We also dove into our thoughts on night nurses: the benefits, the costs, and whether it’s worth it. 🍼💸 We share which luxury baby items are worth every penny—and which ones are just... not. 😅 We took a look back at the last 60 days of parenthood—what we’ve learned, what we’ve loved, and what’s been a complete game-changer. Plus, we wrapped things up with a discussion about why dads seem to get so much “extra credit” these days. 🤔

As always, love you guys! ❤️

Timestamps:

00:00:00 Welcome back to another episode of Just Alex!

00:06:15 Baby in restaurant etiquette

00:07:30 Wine nights

00:13:55 The REAL benefits and cost of a night nurse

00:22:05 Luxury baby items that are worth it

00:26:30 What baby items are NOT worth the splurge

00:33:50 Looking back at the last 60 days

00:35:00 Why do dad’s get “extra credit”?

00:40:18 LOVE YOU GUYS!

00:40:46 A surprise hahahhah

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Splitting our travel costs, flying with a newborn & drinking on weekdays

7 november 2024 | 55 min

Welcome back to another episode of Just Alex! 🎉 OK - first off - DISCLAIMER: Harrison is in a ‘silly goofy mood’ after a late night lol… Plus we just got back from NYC!! We’re talking about the reality of flying with a newborn for the first time (spoiler alert: traveling is not as easy as it used to be). We also talk about the dos and don’ts when meeting someone’s newborn. Plus, we get into how we split travel expenses as a couple (bc y’all are always asking in my DMs) including whether it’s okay to ever ask your partner to foot the entire bill.

Finally, we weigh in on modern-day etiquette - talking to uber drivers, masks on planes, airport pickups—are we still doing these things in 2024?! As always—love you guys! ❤️

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00:00:00 Welcome back to another episode of Just Alex!

00:05:15 First time traveling w/ a newborn

00:11:45 What should you do when meeting someone’s newborn?

00:17:30 How should you divide travel expenses as a couple?

00:19:20 Do you say, "I love you," at the end of every phone call?

00:22:50 Travel finances cont.

00:28:05 Are we still picking up friends from the airport in 2024?

00:33:00 Etiquette in uber rides

00:36:15 Who do you love more?

00:38:00 Are powdered eggs good for you?

00:40:34 Should you still wear masks on a plane?

00:43:08 How to fix a clogged milk duct

00:45:40 What’s the appropriate number of days per week to drink?

00:48:15 LOVE YOU GUYS!

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From Boyfriend to Baby Daddy (our 1 year anniversary)

31 oktober 2024 | 66 min

Welcome back to another episode of Just Alex! 🎉 This week, we’re talking about our first year together and reflecting on our journey to parenthood (WOW—the power of a year!!!!). We dive into everything from how we knew we were ready for kids to whether we believe in love at first sight and if life is what we expected this time last year.

We also chat about breastfeeding and alcohol—can you really have a drink? Plus, I share my feelings on being in "pumping jail.” And everyone go make an email for your babes RIGHT NOW!!

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Timestamps:

00:00:00 Welcome back to another episode of Just Alex!

00:02:00 Harrison’s new social media manager

00:06:30 Should you instagram for your anniversary?

00:08:20 Breastfeeding and alcohol: Is it OK to drink?

00:15:00 Pumping jail

00:19:15 Going to NYC for our 1 year

00:20:45 How did we know we were ready to have a kid?

00:25:00 Getting humbled by toddlers

00:29:00 Do we believe in love at first sight?

00:34:00 Is our life now what we expected?

00:41:30 A non-traditional path

00:49:50 Tate’s email

00:52:20 A gnarly flight experience

00:57:00 LOVE YOU GUYS!

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Boob jobs, cheating in school & are kids developing slower?

24 oktober 2024 | 54 min

Welcome back to another episode of Just Alex! 🎉 We start off with (what we're guessing is) a familiar struggle of the canceled babysitter. We also realized we needed to get on a school list for school like before conception (who knew?) and dive into everything school from "out of classroom growth days" to some high school cheating stories.

We share our thoughts on Trump’s McDonald’s shift and discuss the CDC delaying developmental timelines (but honestly it’s hilarious we even care, considering we finally figured out how to use our stroller and change diapers hahhaha)

Plus, we chat about post-baby body changes (mainly post-baby boob jobs)

Timestamps:

00:00:00 Welcome back to another episode of Just Alex!

00:02:40 Our babysitter cancelled

00:06:30 I didn’t realize I had to pick out a school before I conceived…

00:08:00 Out of classroom growth days

00:09:30 Cheating in high school

00:18:24 We got interrupted…

00:20:45 McDonald’s newest employee

00:25:00 CDC developmental timelines & our food system

00:34:50 We finally learned how to use our stroller…

00:37:20 I also learned how to put on a diaper…

00:42:00 Our new nanny

00:46:15 Boob jobs after babies

00:52:15 LOVE YOU GUYS!

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Real-life ‘Nobody Wants This’, our families & blending two religions

17 oktober 2024 | 57 min

Welcome back to another episode of Just Alex! 🎉 We’re all over the place today, starting with what my doctor is calling a "vaginal miracle" then diving into parental brain fog (maybe that's why we're all over the place lol). We talk about why we’ve stopped discussing our kid ('but Alex you have a podcast where all you've been talking about is your baby?!") and tackle the bizarre question of whether I should eat my placenta or use it to plant a tree.

We discuss how we're navigating raising a child with two religions and share our personal journeys with our religions. Plus, we’ll touch on Canadian Thanksgiving, give some family updates, and share our work pet peeves.

Timestamps:

00:00:00 Welcome back to another episode of Just Alex!

00:02:50 Parental brain fog & crying over spilled milk

00:05:30 Should I eat my placenta or plant a tree?

00:10:00 Why we stopped talking about our kid…

00:13:00 People are socializing in all the wrong ways

00:17:20 True Life: I’m living the plot of ’Nobody Wants This’

00:19:15 Raising a child with two religions

00:31:30 Canadian Thanksgiving

00:37:50 My family

00:40:10 Work pet peeves & updates

00:49:15 Love you guys!!

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Facetuning your baby, postpartum body image & dental billing scams continued…

10 oktober 2024 | 36 min

Welcome back to another episode of Just Alex! 🎉 We’re diving into some *funny* & real new parent topics today (sorry, we’re only three weeks in—new topics of convo coming soon!).

We chat about whether both partners should get up for nighttime feeds. Spoiler alert: I don’t think so… Then we tackle the question: would you ever facetune your baby? I also share how I really feel about my postpartum body and recovery.

Harrison follows-up on his “all dentists are scammers” conspiracy theory - he’s not so happy with his new Austin dentist.

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00:00:00 Welcome back to another episode of Just Alex!

00:01:30 Should both partners get up for nighttime feeds?

00:05:40 Taking the baby out and about

00:09:15 Would you ever Facetune your baby?!

00:14:22 The dental billing scam continued…

00:18:10 Why does all baby formula have vegetable oil in it?!

00:21:00 Nurses are so underappreciated

00:25:30 Does your password end with an exclamation point?!

00:28:00 How I really feel about my postpartum body & recovery

00:34:00 LOVE YOU GUYS!

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New Parent Q&A: What we didn’t expect, new relationship dynamics & is a night nurse worth it?

3 oktober 2024 | 36 min

Welcome back to another episode of Just Alex! :-) We’re diving into your follow-up questions from last week’s episode, ‘My birth story & first week postpartum’ (https://youtu.be/yazCh58gCdA). We're covering all the details - including how we came up with Tate’s name, who was there at her birth, and what our support system looks like. Plus, we’ll share our favorite things to see each other do with Tate and reflect on how our relationship has changed as we transition from a couple to mom and dad.

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00:00:00 Welcome back to another episode of Just Alex!

00:01:40 How did we come up with her name?

00:05:15 What is our support system like?

00:13:23 Who was at Tate’s birth?

00:15:40 What’s our favorite thing to see each other do with Tate?

00:19:22 How has our relationship changed transitioning from couple to mom and dad?

00:21:45 How has the baby changed how we handle conflicts with each other?

00:25:25 When are we getting married?

00:26:00 What is the biggest thing that changed about you after having the baby?

00:28:23 Biggest piece of advice for expecting mothers?/fathers?

00:30:45 What types of things are we doing with Tate?

00:32:25 Are we happy with the house now that Tate is here?

00:33:10 What’s something I miss about being pregnant?

00:33:50 What’s one thing we weren’t expecting about a newborn that makes so much sense to you now?

00:34:15 LOVE YOU GUYS!

#justalexpod

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My birth story & first week postpartum

26 september 2024 | 52 min

The death of dating apps, our power of attorney & tipping culture

12 september 2024 | 46 min

Welcome back to another episode of Just Alex (& Harrison 😉)!! We are T- ~5 days away from being parents, and the #1 thing on our minds after the hospital tour today: babies getting swapped at hospitals. A lot of you have been asking - Will I be giving Harrison power of attorney while we’re in the hospital?! So we talk through that. Then we get into only fans, the death of dating apps, types, tipping culture, and more. Oh, and Harrison explains himself for pronouncing L-M-A-O as LA MOAW 😂

Timestamps:

00:00:00 Welcome back to another episode of Just Alex!

00:02:42 How do you pronounce L-M-A-O?

00:05:10 Last “guys” trip to Chicago

00:08:25 What’s an Only Fans agency?!

00:13:45 The death of dating apps

00:18:27 Our “types” on paper

00:22:20 Max update

00:23:00 We’re setting up a single girl!!!

00:26:40 Disney Terms & Conditions

00:28:53 Our Power of Attorney

00:30:40 Clear cup scam

00:32:00 Tipping culture

00:35:25 Visa gift card scam & pickpocketing

00:38:35 Our work updates

00:40:10 Recipe of the week

00:41:45 LOVE YOU GUYS!

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Single days in NYC, getting catfished & why I’m getting induced

5 september 2024 | 38 min

Celebs on Raya, undateable hobbies & spanking kids?

29 augusti 2024 | 62 min

Rolexes, blind dates & building a brand with the Jonas brothers

22 augusti 2024 | 50 min

Party smokers, boat people & buying our baby Bitcoin

15 augusti 2024 | 54 min

When a girl slides into your boyfriend's DMs... (ft. Harrison)

8 augusti 2024 | 50 min

When a girl slides into your boyfriend's DMs... Harrison and I had something *interesting* happen in our relationship this week (see title). We thought it would be valuable to discuss the boundaries we set in our relationship early on and why boundary setting is important for maintaining a healthy relationship. We cover topics like keeping in contact with exes, opposite sex friendships, sharing passcodes, location sharing, going out, and more.

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00:00:00 Welcome back to another episode of Just Alex!

00:01:50 When a girl slides into your boyfriend's DMs...

00:11:05 Keeping in contact with your ex is a red flag

00:12:37 Men and women can't be "just friends"

00:15:21 Sharing phone passcodes with your partner

00:19:16 Should you share your location with your S.O.?

00:26:48 Should parents track their teenagers location?!

00:30:21 Ground rules for going out

00:39:33 Navigating social media as a couple

00:43:11 LOVE YOU GUYS!

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THIS is what happens when you move in together... (ft. Harrison)

1 augusti 2024 | 56 min

Comparing less and living more w/ Y7 Studio’s Sarah Larson Levey

25 juli 2024 | 70 min

This week on the podcast, I sit down with Sarah Larson Levey, Founder/CEO of Y7 Studio and a momma of two. As a business owner, mom, and NYC to Austin transplant, I knew there’d be a ton I could learn from Sarah, and she certainly didn't disappoint.

Sarah opens up about her path from launching Y7 as a pop-up to transforming it into a renowned yoga community focused on inner growth and self-acceptance. She talks into Y7's mirror-free philosophy, explaining how it helps individuals break free from the comparison trap. This mindset extends beyond yoga into Sarah's experiences in motherhood, entrepreneurship, and overcoming personal challenges like two miscarriages.

Hope you guys enjoy Sarah’s insights on reducing comparison to foster personal growth and happiness in every aspect of life :)

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00:00:00 Welcome back to another episode of Just Alex!

00:02:43 Intro to Sarah Larson Levey, Founder / CEO of Y7 Studio and momma of 2

00:08:45 How Sarah took Y7 from pop-up to cult-favorite yoga studio

00:21:15 No mirrors to encourage inward focus and no comparison

00:28:10 Taking lessons learned off the mat

00:31:45 The impact of the pandemic on Sarah and Y7

00:38:00 “It’s like this now”

00:41:30 Stop comparing yourselves to other moms online

00:44:30 Overcoming two miscarriages

00:52:40 How Sarah teaches her kids not to compare themselves to others

00:01:40 LOVE YOU GUYS!

#justalexpod

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Doctor Explains What REALLY Happens with Your Hormones During Pregnancy (Dr. Robin Berzin)

18 juli 2024 | 51 min

Dr. Robin Berzin, Founder and & CEO of Parsley Health, joins me this week to talk through the reality of pregnancy hormones. Dr. Berzin breaks down what REALLY happens with your hormones during pregnancy and postpartum. From managing symptoms to navigating health post-pregnancy, listen to this weeks ep for expert insights and listener Q&A (should you eat your placenta?!). It’s so important to understand your body during this time. And NO you aren’t crazy!!!!

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Timestamps:

Intro

00:00:00 Welcome back to another episode of Just Alex!

00:02:05 Introduction to Dr. Robin Berzin, CEO & Founder of Parsley Health

What the hell is going on? Hormones during pregnancy

00:05:00 Help! I'm sensitive to my partner's smell now that I’m pregnant — What can I do?

00:07:25 What’s ACTUALLY going on with my hormones during pregnancy?!

00:10:30 Pregnancy creates a tidal wave of hormones (+ symptoms) - learn to ride it!

00:15:00 The importance of keeping active in pregnancy

00:16:15 Experiencing anxiety & depression during pregnancy

00:20:35 Parsley Health takes care of momma, while the OB takes care of the baby

What now? Managing health and hormones immediately post-pregnancy

00:27:25 What to expect with postpartum hormone changes

00:33:25 Listener question: Should I eat my placenta?

00:35:06 Listener question: Am I less likely to experience the hormone crash if I had no problem going off of birth control?

00:37:00 Dr. Berzin’s Postpartum Toolkit (Top 4 Recommendations)

Wrap Up

00:41:05 Alex’s biggest takeaways

00:42:40 Additional resources

00:45:05 LOVE YOU GUYS!

#justalexpod

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5 THINGS I WISH I KNEW IN MY 20s (Divorcee, Entrepreneur, Mom-To-Be)

11 juli 2024 | 28 min

Advice from a therapist on how to stop being a people pleaser & start putting yourself first

27 juni 2024 | 36 min

In this week’s episode, I’m getting advice from a therapist on how to stop being a people pleaser & start putting yourself first - two things I’ve been *trying* to prioritize throughout pregnancy. I’m joined by Dené Logan, a Marriage & Family Therapist, Author, and Podcast Host. Together, we dive deep into the topic of people-pleasing, exploring its roots, how it affects personal growth, and strategies to overcome it. I learned a TON from Dené that I’m excited to put into practice - hope you guys did too!

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Timestamps:

00:00:00 Welcome back to another episode of Just Alex!

00:00:45 Meet Dené Logan - Marriage & Family Therapist, Author, & Podcast Host

00:03:05 What is people-pleasing and where does it stem from?

00:06:22 How can I identify situations, people, or circumstances that trigger people-pleasing tendencies?

00:09:50 Does people-pleasing hinder our personal growth?

00:13:15 What are methods for dealing with discomfort in the moment?

00:16:25 What are techniques for establishing clear and respectful boundaries with yourself and others?

00:19:55 We cannot heal fully unless we’re willing to face a certain amount of exile

00:25:01 Life feels better when you’re not people-pleasing

00:28:20 Alex’s biggest takeaways

00:31:10 LOVE YOU GUYS!

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Q&A: knowing i was ready for kids, dealing with prepartum depression & choosing what city to live in

20 juni 2024 | 45 min

You asked and we answered! In this week's episode, we're doing a Q&A. We discuss knowing I was ready for kids, what changed, and what we're most excited about in this new phase. We also share our process for choosing what city to live in - including how we landed on Austin and the latest on our house. I touch on dealing with prepartum depression, which I'll explore more deeply in a later episode. This is ‘what's next’ for us—comment down below with what you want to hear more of! 👇👇

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00:00:00 Welcome back to another episode of Just Alex!

00:01:15 How did we choose where to live?

00:04:25 Are we still buying a house?

00:06:15 What are we most excited about in this next chapter?

00:11:23 Why do I want kids now but not before? What changed?

00:15:20 What childhood traditions do we want to continue with our daughter?

00:21:45 What have we taught each other, and how will we teach it to the baby?

00:27:40 How am I dealing with depression during pregnancy?

00:35:55 What if I have the baby and wants to be a stay-at-home mom?

00:38:10 Why is Harrison always on the Just Alex podcast?

00:40:10 LOVE YOU GUYS!

#qanda #nextchapter #movingupdate #prepartumdepression

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MID-YEAR RESET (goal setting & manifesting our next 6 months)

13 juni 2024 | 37 min

In this week’s episode, Harrison and I do a complete mid-year reset, with a focus on goal setting & manifesting our next 6 months. I have a TON of major life changes happening right now - soon-to-be mom, new business, new relationship, moving cities (🤯) - I needed a little reset.

We walk through Harrison’s goal-setting framework, which covers five key buckets: family, friends, love life, impact (job), and wellbeing. And also share our goals for the second half of the year, as individuals and as a couple.

Two things I learned while prepping… You are 42% more likely to achieve your goals if you write them down, and 65% more likely if you share them with an accountability partner. What do you think my odds are now that I’ve shared them with all of you?!

Add your goals in the comments below.👇👇Let’s do this together!!

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Timestamps:

00:00:00 Welcome back to another episode of Just Alex

00:03:24 Use code “JUSTALEX” for 15% off at Alice & Olivia

00:04:09 How to set goals that will increase your happiness

00:10:55 Our family goals

00:13:52 How to measure success

00:15:07 Our mental/physical health goals

00:17:57 Our “impact” (job) goals

00:20:27 Our love life goals

00:25:39 Our friend goals

00:30:53 How to track your progress

00:32:56 How we envious life in 6 months

00:34:35 LOVE YOU GUYS!

#HowToSetGoals #IncreaseHappiness #MajorLifeChanges

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2nd trimester update (baby shower recap & what's getting me through)

6 juni 2024 | 24 min

Happy Thursday! I’m 26 weeks!! Wanted to sit down and give you a quick 2nd trimester update - I chat through my baby shower recap and what’s getting me through pregnancy right now.

This weekend Harrison’s mom & sister hosted a baby shower for me in Vancouver. 15/10 - no notes. The decorations, the plan for the afternoon, the company - everything was perfect. Happy to share details - shoot me your questions in the comments!!!

OK so what’s getting me through my second trimester?!

Here’s my R.E.P.O.R.T:

[R]eading - Baby books!! To the little babe every night before bed :-)

[E]ating - DAIRY. Any other moms suddenly no longer lactose intolerant?

[P]laying - NOT music. I can’t stand the sound of music while I’m pregnant. Need to do more research here…

[O]bsessing - Over FINDING A PLACE TO LIVE. I need to nest - and start decorating her room.

[R]ecommending - OK more books - but this time for you guys - anything by the author Jennie Allen!!

[T]reating: Lots of rest - currently developing a brain inside my stomach (don’t text)

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00:00:00 Welcome back to another episode of Just Alex!

00:00:46 Vancouver baby shower recap

00:03:58 Feeling understood and welcomed

00:05:23 Second trimester pregnancy update

00:08:51 My second trimester R.E.P.O.R.T.

00:09:00 [R]eading - Baby books!!

00:09:38 [E]ating - DAIRY

00:11:49 [P]laying - NOT music.

00:12:40 [O]bsessing - Over FINDING A PLACE TO LIVE.

00:15:25 [R]ecommending - Anything by the author Jennie Allen!!

00:16:18 [T]reating: Lots of extra rest

00:18:40 Pregnancy brain

00:19:22 Registry

00:21:00 LOVE YOU GUYS!

#2ndtrimesterupdate #babyshowerrecap #whatsgettingmethrough

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Breaking down our budget, prenup & child support agreement (our "money talk")

30 maj 2024 | 37 min

Happy Thursday! In today's episode, Harrison and I dive into a conversation we think every couple should have – the all-important "money talk." We discuss how we’re going to structure our budget, prenup (cohabitation agreement in our case 😉), and child support agreement.

I've received tons of DMs about the "money talk" before marriage and the transparency (or lack thereof) in how couples handle their finances (budgeting, joint bank accounts, prenups, etc.). We're breaking down our process, what we've learned, and our final decisions in hopes of normalizing this conversation.

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00:00:00 Welcome back to another episode of Just Alex

00:02:12 The importance of the “money talk” as a couple

00:05:20 The current state of our finances

00:08:00 Structuring a house payment as a non-married couple

00:12:00 Our joint bank account and what it’s paying for

00:13:00 “Fun money” - how we’re splitting meals out, clothing, travel, and experiences

00:16:40 Spending accountability and budget adjustments

0:19:35 How we’re splitting childcare

00:20:15 How we’re structuring our prenup - inheritance, investments, businesses & living expenses

00:27:11 Seeing a prenup as no different than life/health/care insurance

00:27:55 Child support in the event of a breakup

00:29:45 The importance of having this conversation with a clear head

00:33:30 LOVE YOU GUYS

#moneytalk #budget #prenup #childsupportagreement

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Sam Parr talks making $20M+ by age 31, his framework for marriage & raising empowered kids

23 maj 2024 | 85 min

Happy Thursday!!! Sam Parr - successful entrepreneur, podcaster & father - joins Harrison & me to discuss the family life & the finances of raising a kid. We chat through how to align on values and finances early with a partner, his 40k per month budget, and the transformative power of parenthood.

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Timestamps:

00:00:00 Welcome back to another episode of Just Alex

00:01:00 Selling The Hustle for millions

00:03:20 Creating powerful connections through Hampton

00:05:00 Becoming a “time billionaire” and retiring at 31

00:11:50 Sam’s framework for a successful partnership

00:13:00 How do Sam and his wife split finances?

00:15:15 Sam’s “war on stuff”

00:18:00 Raising a non-spoiled kid

00:23:15 What baby items are worth the splurge?

00:28:25 Posting your baby’s face online

00:31:10 The Anxious Generation

00:32:30 Bringing Up Bébé: One American Mother Discovers the Wisdom of French Parenting

00:33:30 Sam’s parenting win

00:37:00 Lessons learned from the biography of Lewis & Clark

00:41:00 The Comfort Crisis

00:42:30 The transformative power of having a kid

00:49:20 Skin-to-skin contact with a new born

00:51:30 Do you know what a doula is?!

00:56:15 Advice to someone having a kid who isn’t financially stable yet

01:00:05 The purpose of life

01:02:30 Sam asks if we’re getting married

01:04:45 Choosing where to raise a child

01:10:30 Public vs. private school (or home schooling?)

01:11:30 Healthy eating for kids

01:14:30 Moving to Austin

01:17:15 LOVE YOU GUYS!

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