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Just Alex

'Just Alex' is a digital scrapbook of my life as I navigate motherhood, relationships, entrepreneurship, and everything in between (featuring my baby daddy all too often!!). Join me for new episodes every Thursday on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or YouTube. Want more? Follow @justalexpod on social media and visit our website at justmediahouse.com.

  1. Postpartum depression, invisible string theory & creating new holiday traditions

    2 DAYS AGO

    Postpartum depression, invisible string theory & creating new holiday traditions

    Welcome back to another episode of Just Alex! Harrison finally went back to the dentist and they rolled out the red carpet (see: https://www.tiktok.com/@justalexpod/video/7409333328458911007). Then, we dive into some holiday debates, like whether it’s too early to decorate for Christmas before Thanksgiving, and share our thoughts on creating new holiday traditions. We also discuss the foods we could eat for six months straight (like tater drinking her milk), plus answer your questions about life as parents, dating an influencer, and the relationship shifts we’ve experienced since having a baby. We wrap things up with a discussion on postpartum depression—what it feels like, how to support a partner through it, and available resources.  As always, thank you for listening! ❤️ ---------------------------------------------------------------- Timestamps:  00:00:00 Welcome back to another episode of Just Alex! 00:04:00 Harrison was outed at the dentist 00:09:15 Only scammers tell you to buy a gift card to pay them 00:12:39 Our invisible string 00:15:15 Is decorating for Christmas before Thanksgiving disrespectful?! 00:23:18 What food could you eat for 6 months straight? 00:25:53 Creating new holiday traditions 00:28:00 A baby’s full-o-meter  00:30:27 Q&A: Is the podcast officially Just Alex & Harrison? 00:33:46 Q&A: What’s the best/worst thing about dating an influencer? 00:37:33 Q&A: What relationship pain points have changed with a newborn? 00:41:22 Q&A: What’s one thing nobody tells you about having a newborn? 00:44:35 Q&A: What is the age gap you want for baby #2? 00:45:10 Dealing with postpartum depression 00:55:10 How can a partner help a new mom with postpartum depression? 01:03:55 LOVE YOU GUYS! #justalexpod ---------------------------------------------------------------- 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 Just Alex Pod: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/justalexpod/ TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@justalexpod Follow Alex: Alex's Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/justalexbennett Alex's TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@justalexbennett Follow Harrison:  Harrison's Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/harrisonfugman Harrison's TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@harrisonfugman ---------------------------------------------------------------- Powered by: Just Media House -- https://www.justmediahouse.com/ ---------------------------------------------------------------- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 10m
  2. How much $$$ is a night nurse, best baby items to splurge on & are dairy allergies real?

    NOV 14

    How much $$$ is a night nurse, best baby items to splurge on & are dairy allergies real?

    Welcome back to another episode of Just Alex! 🎉 This week, we talked about baby restaurant etiquette and our new love of wine nights. 🍷 We also dove into our thoughts on night nurses: the benefits, the costs, and whether it’s worth it. 🍼💸 We share which luxury baby items are worth every penny—and which ones are just... not. 😅 We took a look back at the last 60 days of parenthood—what we’ve learned, what we’ve loved, and what’s been a complete game-changer. Plus, we wrapped things up with a discussion about why dads seem to get so much “extra credit” these days. 🤔 As always, love you guys! ❤️ Timestamps: 00:00:00 Welcome back to another episode of Just Alex!  00:06:15 Baby in restaurant etiquette 00:07:30 Wine nights 00:13:55 The REAL benefits and cost of a night nurse  00:22:05 Luxury baby items that are worth it 00:26:30 What baby items are NOT worth the splurge 00:33:50 Looking back at the last 60 days 00:35:00 Why do dad’s get “extra credit”? 00:40:18 LOVE YOU GUYS! 00:40:46 A surprise hahahhah  #justalexpod  ---------------------------------------------------------------- Thank you to our sponsors: ZocDoc: Stop putting off those doctors appointments and go to https://www.zocdoc.com/justalex to find and instantly book a top-rated doctor today. Vegamour: This holiday season, give the gift of great hair with Vegamour. There’s something for everyone, including you! Visit https://www.VEGAMOUR.com/alex code alex to shop.  RoBody: Go to https://www.RO.co/alex to find out if you’re covered for free. For boxed warning and full safety information, go to https://www.RO.co/safety. Prescription only. ---------------------------------------------------------------- Shop everything in this video here: https://shopmy.us/collections/989422 Need to have: HAPPIEST BABY | SNOO Smart Sleeper Bassinet: https://go.shopmy.us/p-9737698 REMOTE | The Armadillo Baby Carrier: https://go.shopmy.us/p-9737766 REMOTE | Artipoppe Zeitgeist Organic Cotton: https://go.shopmy.us/p-9737758 REMOTE | Doona Car Seat & Stroller: https://go.shopmy.us/p-9737705 Nice to have: REMOTE | Bugaboo Donkey 5 Mono Bassinet And Seat Stroller: https://go.shopmy.us/p-9737712 Could do without (for months 1-2):  NANIT | Pro Smart Baby Monitor & Floor Stand: https://go.shopmy.us/p-9737721 REMOTE | Hatch Rest Baby Sound Machine: https://go.shopmy.us/p-9737730 REMOTE | Baby Brezza Bottle & Breast Milk Warmer: https://go.shopmy.us/p-9737735 REMOTE | Peanut Changer: https://go.shopmy.us/p-9737738 REMOTE | Munchkin Wipe Warmer: https://go.shopmy.us/p-9737740 DOCKATOT | Grand Dock: https://go.shopmy.us/p-9737746 LOVEVERY | The Play Gym: https://go.shopmy.us/p-9737755 Shop more of my favorite products here: https://shopmy.us/justalexbennett ---------------------------------------------------------------- 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 Just Alex Pod: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/justalexpod/ TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@justalexpod Follow Alex: Alex's Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/justalexbennett Alex's TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@justalexbennett Follow Harrison:  Harrison's Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/harrisonfugman Harrison's TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@harrisonfugman ---------------------------------------------------------------- Powered by: Just Media House -- https://www.justmediahouse.com/ ---------------------------------------------------------------- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    42 min
  3. Splitting our travel costs, flying with a newborn & drinking on weekdays

    NOV 7

    Splitting our travel costs, flying with a newborn & drinking on weekdays

    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 okay to ever ask your partner to foot the entire bill. Finally, we weigh in on modern-day etiquette - talking to uber drivers, masks on planes, airport pickups—are we still doing these things in 2024?! As always—love you guys! ❤️ ---------------------------------------------------------------- Timestamps:  00:00:00 Welcome back to another episode of Just Alex! 00:05:15 First time traveling w/ a newborn 00:11:45 What should you do when meeting someone’s newborn? 00:17:30 How should you divide travel expenses as a couple? 00:19:20 Do you say, "I love you," at the end of every phone call?  00:22:50 Travel finances cont.  00:28:05 Are we still picking up friends from the airport in 2024? 00:33:00 Etiquette in uber rides 00:36:15 Who do you love more? 00:38:00 Are powdered eggs good for you? 00:40:34 Should you still wear masks on a plane? 00:43:08 How to fix a clogged milk duct 00:45:40 What’s the appropriate number of days per week to drink? 00:48:15 LOVE YOU GUYS!  #justalexpod ---------------------------------------------------------------- Thank you to our sponsors this week: BetterHelp: Visit BetterHelp.com/JUSTALEXPOD today to get 10% off your first month. Magnetic Me: Go to MagneticMe.com today – new customers will get 15% off their first order! ---------------------------------------------------------------- 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 Just Alex Pod: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/justalexpod/ TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@justalexpod Follow Alex: Alex's Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/justalexbennett Alex's TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@justalexbennett Follow Harrison:  Harrison's Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/harrisonfugman Harrison's TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@harrisonfugman ---------------------------------------------------------------- Powered by: Just Media House -- https://www.justmediahouse.com/ ---------------------------------------------------------------- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    55 min
  4. From Boyfriend to Baby Daddy (our 1 year anniversary)

    OCT 31

    From Boyfriend to Baby Daddy (our 1 year anniversary)

    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 email for your babes RIGHT NOW!! ---------------------------------------------------------------- Timestamps:  00:00:00 Welcome back to another episode of Just Alex! 00:02:00 Harrison’s new social media manager 00:06:30 Should you instagram for your anniversary? 00:08:20 Breastfeeding and alcohol: Is it OK to drink? 00:15:00 Pumping jail 00:19:15 Going to NYC for our 1 year 00:20:45 How did we know we were ready to have a kid? 00:25:00 Getting humbled by toddlers 00:29:00 Do we believe in love at first sight?  00:34:00 Is our life now what we expected? 00:41:30 A non-traditional path 00:49:50 Tate’s email 00:52:20 A gnarly flight experience 00:57:00 LOVE YOU GUYS!  #justalexpod ---------------------------------------------------------------- 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 Just Alex Pod: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/justalexpod/ TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@justalexpod Follow Alex: Alex's Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/justalexbennett Alex's TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@justalexbennett Follow Harrison:  Harrison's Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/harrisonfugman Harrison's TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@harrisonfugman ---------------------------------------------------------------- Powered by: Just Media House -- https://www.justmediahouse.com/ ---------------------------------------------------------------- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 6m
  5. Boob jobs, cheating in school & are kids developing slower?

    OCT 24

    Boob jobs, cheating in school & are kids developing slower?

    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, considering we finally figured out how to use our stroller and change diapers hahhaha) Plus, we chat about post-baby body changes (mainly post-baby boob jobs) Timestamps:  00:00:00 Welcome back to another episode of Just Alex! 00:02:40 Our babysitter cancelled 00:06:30 I didn’t realize I had to pick out a school before I conceived… 00:08:00 Out of classroom growth days 00:09:30 Cheating in high school  00:18:24 We got interrupted… 00:20:45 McDonald’s newest employee 00:25:00 CDC developmental timelines & our food system 00:34:50 We finally learned how to use our stroller… 00:37:20 I also learned how to put on a diaper… 00:42:00 Our new nanny 00:46:15 Boob jobs after babies 00:52:15 LOVE YOU GUYS! #justalexpod ---------------------------------------------------------------- Thank you to our sponsors this week:  Lumen: If you want to take the next step in improving your health, go to lumen.me/JUSTALEX to get 15% off your Lumen. HelloFresh: Get 10 FREE meals at HelloFresh.com/freejustalex. Ro Body: Go to ro.com/alex - memberships start at just $99 for your first month. ---------------------------------------------------------------- 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 Just Alex Pod: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/justalexpod/ TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@justalexpod Follow Alex: Alex's Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/justalexbennett Alex's TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@justalexbennett Follow Harrison:  Harrison's Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/harrisonfugman Harrison's TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@harrisonfugman ---------------------------------------------------------------- Powered by: Just Media House -- https://www.justmediahouse.com/ ---------------------------------------------------------------- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    54 min
  6. Real-life ‘Nobody Wants This’, our families & blending two religions

    OCT 17

    Real-life ‘Nobody Wants This’, our families & blending two religions

    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 child with two religions and share our personal journeys with our religions. Plus, we’ll touch on Canadian Thanksgiving, give some family updates, and share our work pet peeves. Timestamps: 00:00:00 Welcome back to another episode of Just Alex! 00:02:50 Parental brain fog & crying over spilled milk 00:05:30 Should I eat my placenta or plant a tree? 00:10:00 Why we stopped talking about our kid… 00:13:00 People are socializing in all the wrong ways 00:17:20 True Life: I’m living the plot of ’Nobody Wants This’ 00:19:15 Raising a child with two religions 00:31:30 Canadian Thanksgiving 00:37:50 My family 00:40:10 Work pet peeves & updates 00:49:15 Love you guys!!  ---------------------------------------------------------------- Thank you to our sponsors this week:  Magnetic Me: Go to MagneticMe.com today – new customers will get 15% off their first order! ---------------------------------------------------------------- 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 Just Alex Pod: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/justalexpod/ TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@justalexpod Follow Alex: Alex's Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/justalexbennett Alex's TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@justalexbennett Follow Harrison:  Harrison's Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/harrisonfugman Harrison's TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@harrisonfugman #justalexpod  ---------------------------------------------------------------- Powered by: Just Media House -- https://www.justmediahouse.com/ ---------------------------------------------------------------- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    57 min
  7. Facetuning your baby, postpartum body image & dental billing scams continued…

    OCT 10

    Facetuning your baby, postpartum body image & dental billing scams continued…

    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 - he’s not so happy with his new Austin dentist. ---------------------------------------------------------------- Timestamps:  00:00:00 Welcome back to another episode of Just Alex! 00:01:30 Should both partners get up for nighttime feeds? 00:05:40 Taking the baby out and about 00:09:15 Would you ever Facetune your baby?! 00:14:22 The dental billing scam continued… 00:18:10 Why does all baby formula have vegetable oil in it?!  00:21:00 Nurses are so underappreciated 00:25:30 Does your password end with an exclamation point?!  00:28:00 How I really feel about my postpartum body & recovery 00:34:00 LOVE YOU GUYS! #justalexpod ---------------------------------------------------------------- Thank you to our sponsors this week:  BetterHelp: Visit BetterHelp.com/JUSTALEXPOD today to get 10% off your first month. Magnetic Me: Go to MagneticMe.com today – new customers will get 15% off their first order! Zocdoc: Stop putting off those doctors appointments and go to Zocdoc.com/JUSTALEX find and instantly book a top-rated doctor today. ---------------------------------------------------------------- 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 Just Alex Pod: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/justalexpod/ TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@justalexpod Follow Alex: Alex's Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/justalexbennett Alex's TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@justalexbennett Follow Harrison:  Harrison's Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/harrisonfugman Harrison's TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@harrisonfugman #justalexpod  Powered by: Just Media House -- https://www.justmediahouse.com/ ---------------------------------------------------------------- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    36 min
  8. New Parent Q&A: What we didn’t expect, new relationship dynamics & is a night nurse worth it?

    OCT 3

    New Parent Q&A: What we didn’t expect, new relationship dynamics & is a night nurse worth it?

    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 and dad.  ---------------------------------------------------------------- Timestamps:  00:00:00 Welcome back to another episode of Just Alex! 00:01:40 How did we come up with her name? 00:05:15 What is our support system like? 00:13:23 Who was at Tate’s birth? 00:15:40 What’s our favorite thing to see each other do with Tate?  00:19:22 How has our relationship changed transitioning from couple to mom and dad? 00:21:45 How has the baby changed how we handle conflicts with each other? 00:25:25 When are we getting married? 00:26:00 What is the biggest thing that changed about you after having the baby? 00:28:23 Biggest piece of advice for expecting mothers?/fathers? 00:30:45 What types of things are we doing with Tate?  00:32:25 Are we happy with the house now that Tate is here? 00:33:10 What’s something I miss about being pregnant? 00:33:50 What’s one thing we weren’t expecting about a newborn that makes so much sense to you now? 00:34:15 LOVE YOU GUYS!  #justalexpod ---------------------------------------------------------------- Thank you to our sponsors this week:  Hello Fresh: Go to https://www.HelloFresh.com/jfreejustalex to unlock one FREE breakfast FOR LIFE. Lumen: If you want to take the next step in improving your health, go to lumen.me/JUSTALEX to get 15% off your Lumen. Magnetic Me: Go to MagneticMe.com today – new customers will get 15% off their first order!  ---------------------------------------------------------------- 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 Just Alex Pod: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/justalexpod/ TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@justalexpod Follow Alex: Alex's Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/justalexbennett Alex's TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@justalexbennett Follow Harrison:  Harrison's Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/harrisonfugman Harrison's TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@harrisonfugman ---------------------------------------------------------------- Powered by: Just Media House -- https://www.justmediahouse.com/ ---------------------------------------------------------------- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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'Just Alex' is a digital scrapbook of my life as I navigate motherhood, relationships, entrepreneurship, and everything in between (featuring my baby daddy all too often!!). Join me for new episodes every Thursday on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or YouTube. Want more? Follow @justalexpod on social media and visit our website at justmediahouse.com.

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