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Time To Take A Break

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Burnout is REAL! But before you get to the point of a mental breakdown, do yourself a favor and take a break. In this episode, Alex and Jon talk about why breaks are important and what you can learn from them! Whether it’s from work or a relationship, everyone needs time to step back and focus on themselves.

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The Importance Of Letting Go

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Are you holding onto something that is causing you stress? Things happen in life that are out of our control, but as Queen Elsa says, “LET IT GO!”. In this episode,  Jon and Alex talk about the importance of letting go of feelings, relationships, and stressors that have been holding you back.

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Maintaining Your Individuality In A Relationship feat. Katie Maloney and Tom Schwartz

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You’ve finally met someone you love, and you do everything together! It’s completely normal to want to spend almost 100% of your time with someone when you’re in the honeymoon stage. But what about after that? In this episode, Jon and Alex talk with their guests, Katie and Tom from Vanderpump Rules, about long-term love, keeping the flame alive, and off-screen relationships. Listen to Katie’s podcast here! And find them on Instagram here! Katies IG,  Toms IG

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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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Losing A Friend To Their Partner

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We all have that one friend who falls off the face of the earth as soon as they’re in a relationship. While the honeymoon phase is completely normal, you might just miss your friend! In this episode, Jon and Alex talk about navigating your friendships, relationships, and finding a healthy balance between them all.

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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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