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Prioritizing Your Relationships

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WE’RE BACK, BABY! After a month long bae-cation, Alex and Jon are back and ready to give it to you straight. This week they discuss the importance of prioritizing your relationship. Many things in life require our attention, work, friends, kids, etc. but keeping a solid foundation with your partner is key to longevity and happiness in your relationship!

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Pursuing Your Passion With Your Partner feat. Currents Management

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Working with your partner might sound like a nightmare to some, but could it be your recipe for success? When you both have shared dreams and goals, the sky’s the limit! This week Alex and Jon talk with their managers turned friends, Ashley and Cameron, about the many benefits of pursuing your passion and building a business with your partner.

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What Is Weaponized Incompetence?

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Does your partner complain about unloading the dishwasher because they “don’t know where things go?” or maybe they don’t do the laundry because they don’t know the “right” way to do it. This behavior is called “weaponized incompetence,” a common form of gaslighting or manipulation. In this episode, Jon and Alex discuss the signs of weaponized incompetence in relationships and how you can address it with your partner!

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You Don’t Have To Do It Alone Feat. Christie Rocha from Sass Says

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Let’s face it; life is hard. And we can almost guarantee that you are not alone in your struggles. In a world where being independent and self-sufficient is celebrated, it can be hard to accept that you could use a helping hand. In this episode, Jon and Alex talk with their guest Christia Rocha, host of the podcast Sass Says, about the mental health obstacles people struggle with daily. She gives tangible tools and advice on how to seek out a therapist that is the right fit for you and take back time for yourself!

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Exercising Social Etiquette

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It’s easy to assume that everyone knows to say please and thank you or hold the door open, but what about when to put the phone down or why it’s not ok to invite an unexpected guest? In this episode, Jon and Alex discuss social matters that are often overlooked.

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Changing The Stigma Around Couples Counseling feat. Rory and Anna aka. Mellorlite

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Going to couples therapy can be a proactive tool for a healthy relationship! Most people believe that you can only ask for help when things are bad, but that is far from the truth. This week Alex and Jon chat with fellow husband and wife TikTokers, Anna and Rory (aka. Mellorlite) about the benefits of couples therapy! They’ve teamed up with Actually, an online couples couseling platform, to change the stigma surrounding couples therapy. 

Check them out here! https://www.letsactuallygo.com/

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Can’t Make A Wife Out Of A Hoe – Or Can You?

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Ho! Ho! Ho! It’s the holiday season and we’re diving right into gender stereotypes. 9/10 times women are more harshly criticized and categorized for their sexual history. Most people have a past but does that play a role in their future? In today’s episode, Alex and Jon give their opinions on the popular song lyric.

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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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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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Being In A Competitive Relationship

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There’s nothing wrong with some friendly competition? Right?! Competing with your partner can be all fun and games until one person takes things a little too far. In this episode, Jon and Alex talk about the benefits of playful competition with your significant other, and how to remember that you’re on the same team!

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