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36. Expect The Unexpected

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As much as we would love for things to go according to plan, unfortunately, that isn’t always the case. As we have all experienced in 2020 (and most of 2021), you could plan out your day/week/year to the minute, and things just happen. In this episode, Alex and Jon talk with their guest Stephanie about being flexible and letting go of control in uncertain times!

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Stop Comparing Yourself To Others

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It has been said that “comparison is the thief of joy”, and we’ve never heard truer words. Everyone is on a different path in life, and if you continue to compare yourself to someone else, you may be left feeling unfulfilled or inferior. In this episode, Alex and Jon talk about the importance of recognizing and celebrating your achievements and how to maintain healthy relationships without comparisons.

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Plan A Wedding That You Both Love feat. Erin McLean

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Newly engaged and not sure where to start? Wedding planning can be intimidating, but not if you ask the right questions! It’s important that both you and your partner are involved in the process to ensure you have the perfect day for YOU! This week we talk with luxury wedding planner and friend, Erin McLean! Tune in as she gives all the tips you’ll need to get the ball rolling with planning your big day. Find Erin’s Instagram here! 

Hire Erin and her team for your big day at McLean Events! OR use her online planning service, The Virtual Wedding Planner!

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Communication Is Key

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This week Alex and Jon talk about their favorite word! CoMmUnIcAtIoN! In the digital world we live in, most of your conversations are through a screen. Whether you’re online dating, texting your significant other, or emailing for work, communicating can be a difficult thing to navigate!

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When You And Your Partner Have Different Spending Habits

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Are you a saver and your partner is a spender? Maybe it’s vice versa? Either way, if you have different spending habits than your partner, this can create a huge roadblock in your relationship! In this episode, Jon and Alex talk about the tools you can use to get on the same page financially with your significant other.

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Building Your Self-Confidence

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Do you feel like you’re lacking self-confidence? Whether it be in yourself, your career, or your relationship, building your self-confidence isn’t always easy. In this episode, Jon and Alex talk about the importance of becoming a more confident person and how to do it!

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Tools For Getting Over A Breakup

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As the song goes, the first cut is the deepest. But let’s be real, all breakups are hard. If you’ve recently split with your significant other, it might be hard to see the light at the end of the tunnel, but you’re not alone! We’ve all been there! In this episode, Jon and Alex talk about the tools you’ll need to get through a breakup and come out on the other side, stronger and better than ever.

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Adopting A Pet With Your Significant Other

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Thinking of taking the next step with your partner? Maybe that next step is adopting a pet! If you’re considering adding a furry family member to your life, there is a lot to consider beforehand. In this episode, Alex and Jon talk about the important conversations you should have before you and your partner commit to the responsibilities of a pet!

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Changing Your Career – Is It Time?

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Are you starting to feel burnt out at your job? Wondering why you’re doing what you’re doing? Maybe it’s time to change your career! In this episode, Jon and Alex talk about how to know when it’s time to move on from your current job, and onto something that gives you purpose.

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Discovering Work Life Balance

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Are you working to live? Or living to work? Sometimes, it’s hard to tell. We all have bills to pay, but when does too much work take a toll on your relationships? In this episode Jon and Alex talk with their guest, DJ John about finding work life balance while hustling towards your goals!

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