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...

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...

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,...

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...

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 -...

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...

Hi guys, we’re back with a quick episode, and we’re super excited to announce the birth of our sweet little babe Tate! 🎉 Harrison and I are sharing all about our birth experience and what our first week as new parents has been like (spoiler: it’s the best!). We’d love to dive deeper into your questions next week, so drop them in the comments or slide into my DMs. Can’t wait to hear from you! ---------------------------------------------------------------- Timestamps:  00:00:00 Welcome back...

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...

Welcome back to another episode of Just Alex. Harrison and I are in the home studio for the very first time (thanks for the patience!!!). We answer your pre-baby questions: why am I getting induced? do we miss single NYC life? what will my 'mom' car be?! and then chat getting catfished, when a couple is exclusive, and an update on setting up our single friend!!!  Listen to the pod on Spotify/Apple...

Welcome back to another episode of Just Alex! Harrison and I scheduled our induction date - we’re enjoying these last few weeks before the little babe comes!! We sit down and talk about what makes someone undateable (aka serial killer traits - Harrison’s is major…), messaging with celebrities on Raya, setting up our single friend via the IG DMs, and more.  Ps. Sorry for the delay!! We’ll be in our new (and improved) home studio next week :-)  Listen to the pod on Spotify/Apple...

Welcome back to another episode of Just Alex! Harrison and I sit down and talk about why Apple Watches are better than (?) Rolexes, the downfall (maybe?) of Chipotle, what it’s like to have a business with the Jonas brothers, and how we’re getting boots on the ground for both of our businesses in Austin.  Listen to the pod on Spotify/Apple Podcasts:  https://open.spotify.com/show/7BxuZnHmNzOX9MdnzyU4bD?si=5e715ebaf9014fac https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/just-alex/id1737442386 Follow...

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...

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...

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. ---------------------------------------------------------------- Timestamps:  00:00:00 Welcome back to another episode of Just Alex! 00:04:09...

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...

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...

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...

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 -...

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!...

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...

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...

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,...

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. Listen to the pod on Spotify/Apple...

Let’s talk open and honest about diet, exercise, body image, social isolation and hormones when it comes to pregnancy.  Follow Just Alex Pod: https://www.instagram.com/justalexpod/ https://www.tiktok.com/@justalexpod Listen to the pod on Spotify/ Apple Podcasts:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/just-alex/id1737442386 https://open.spotify.com/show/7BxuZnHmNzOX9MdnzyU4bD?si=5e715ebaf9014fac Follow Alex: Alex's Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/justalexbennett/ Alex's TikTok |...