Two Parents & A Podcast

Welcome back to another episode of Just Alex. I got Harrison to sit down and JUST talk 😂 We cover everything from why Harrison's wearing a cigarette hat (is he a party smoker?!), our first few weeks as boat people, and buying our baby Bitcoin?! Harrison defends himself AGAIN for not taking out the trash.. and I defend myself for buying FOUR containers of cottage cheese per week (lol). 

Let us know in the comments if you like this type of episode - or if you prefer previous episodes based around one primary topic... we love trying new things!!!! OK - LOVE YOU GUYS! 

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Timestamps:

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

00:01:45 Harrison didn’t know all men take out the trash

00:08:20 We’re going through 4 containers of cottage cheese per week

00:13:17 We joined a boat club!!! 

00:19:30 Should dads RECEIVE a push present?! 

00:21:55 We bought our baby Bitcoin!!! 

00:27:15 My FAVORITE items on my registry

00:28:30 Just Media update

00:31:38 Date night ruined by snoring & feet (not ours)

00:36:33 Why is Harrison wearing a cigarette hat?! 

00:39:10 Frat row & parent’s weekends 

00:45:50 LOVE YOU GUYS!

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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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Timestamps: 

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… In today’s episode, we dive into the best and worst parts of moving into our first house together! We share what we've newly learned about each other and how it’s different from living with our exes. We’ve had our “growing pains,” but all in all, this is our favorite chapter yet :-) Stay tuned for more.

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Timestamps: 

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

00:04:09 Moving into OUR first house!!!

00:09:00 Why we decided to rent instead of buy

00:13:40 How we chose this house and our favorite areas

00:18:00 Our “growing pains” 😂

00:23:00 What we’ve learned about each other since living together

00:34:00 Differences between living together vs. with past partners

00:40:14 Our favorite things about living together

00:44:00 Listener questions

00:46:50 Mental health update after the move

00:48:30 LOVE YOU GUYS!

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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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Timestamps: 

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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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! 

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On this week's episode, I'm sharing 5 THINGS I WISH I KNEW IN MY 20s. I celebrated my 31st birthday last week, and I've been reflecting on my journey through my 20s and the whirlwind first year of my 30s, embracing the new paths life is throwing at me as a divorcee, entrepreneur, and mom-to-be. I'm so happy with where I am at now, but I've learned invaluable lessons along the way. In this episode, I want to share insights and advice that I wish my younger self had known, hoping they can inspire and guide you too.

Let me know in the comments what YOU learned in your 20s, that I can take into my 30s as well :-) 

#whatiwishiknew #20something #lifeadvice 

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Timestamps: 

INTRO

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

00:00:58 Reflecting on my 31st birthday

5 THINGS I WISH I KNEW IN MY 20s

00:03:51 Live life by your definition of happiness, not others

00:09:39 Take risks (ACTUALLY take them)

00:14:34 Be patient - good things take time 

00:16:57 Financial literacy is crucial

00:20:20 There’s a lot more to life than partying 

WRAP UP

00:23:46 5 THINGS I WISH I KNEW IN MY 20s recap

00:24:54 LOVE YOU GUYS!

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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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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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Timestamps:

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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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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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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Timestamps:

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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