Two Parents & A Podcast

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! 👇👇 ---------------------------------------------------------------- Timestamps: 00:00:00 Welcome back to another episode of Just Alex! 00:01:15 How did we choose where to live? 00:04:25 Are we still buying a house? 00:06:15 What are we most excited about in this next chapter? 00:11:23 Why do I want kids now but not before? What changed? 00:15:20 What childhood traditions do we want to continue with our daughter? 00:21:45 What have we taught each other, and how will we teach it to the baby? 00:27:40 How am I dealing with depression during pregnancy? 00:35:55 What if I have the baby and wants to be a stay-at-home mom? 00:38:10 Why is Harrison always on the Just Alex podcast? 00:40:10 LOVE YOU GUYS! #qanda #nextchapter #movingupdate #prepartumdepression ---------------------------------------------------------------- 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/ Edited & Produced by: Creative Evolution Studios — https://www.creativeevolutionstudios.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 and as a couple. Two things I learned while prepping… You are 42% more likely to achieve your goals if you write them down, and 65% more likely if you share them with an accountability partner. What do you think my odds are now that I’ve shared them with all of you?! Add your goals in the comments below.👇👇Let’s do this together!! ---------------------------------------------------------------- Timestamps: 00:00:00 Welcome back to another episode of Just Alex 00:03:24 Use code “JUSTALEX” for 15% off at Alice & Olivia 00:04:09 How to set goals that will increase your happiness 00:10:55 Our family goals 00:13:52 How to measure success 00:15:07 Our mental/physical health goals 00:17:57 Our “impact” (job) goals 00:20:27 Our love life goals 00:25:39 Our friend goals 00:30:53 How to track your progress 00:32:56 How we envious life in 6 months 00:34:35 LOVE YOU GUYS! #HowToSetGoals #IncreaseHappiness #MajorLifeChanges ---------------------------------------------------------------- Thank you to our partners this week: ALICE & OLIVIA: Visit https://www.aliceandolivia.com/ and enter promo code 'JUSTALEX' for 15% off. ---------------------------------------------------------------- 'Measure What Matters' by John Doerr: https://www.whatmatters.com/the-book ---------------------------------------------------------------- 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/ Edited & Produced by: Creative Evolution Studios — https://www.creativeevolutionstudios.com/ ---------------------------------------------------------------- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 trimester?! Here’s my R.E.P.O.R.T: [R]eading - Baby books!! To the little babe every night before bed :-) [E]ating - DAIRY. Any other moms suddenly no longer lactose intolerant? [P]laying - NOT music. I can’t stand the sound of music while I’m pregnant. Need to do more research here… [O]bsessing - Over FINDING A PLACE TO LIVE. I need to nest - and start decorating her room. [R]ecommending - OK more books - but this time for you guys - anything by the author Jennie Allen!! [T]reating: Lots of rest - currently developing a brain inside my stomach (don’t text) 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 #justalexpod Powered by: Just Media House -- https://www.justmediahouse.com/ Edited & Produced by: Creative Evolution Studios — https://www.creativeevolutionstudios.com/ ---------------------------------------------------------------- Timestamps: 00:00:00 Welcome back to another episode of Just Alex! 00:00:46 Vancouver baby shower recap 00:03:58 Feeling understood and welcomed 00:05:23 Second trimester pregnancy update 00:08:51 My second trimester R.E.P.O.R.T. 00:09:00 [R]eading - Baby books!! 00:09:38 [E]ating - DAIRY 00:11:49 [P]laying - NOT music. 00:12:40 [O]bsessing - Over FINDING A PLACE TO LIVE. 00:15:25 [R]ecommending - Anything by the author Jennie Allen!! 00:16:18 [T]reating: Lots of extra rest 00:18:40 Pregnancy brain 00:19:22 Registry 00:21:00 LOVE YOU GUYS! #2ndtrimesterupdate #babyshowerrecap #whatsgettingmethrough Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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, what we've learned, and our final decisions in hopes of normalizing this conversation. Thank you to our partners this week: ALICE & OLIVIA: Visit https://www.aliceandolivia.com/ and enter promo code 'JUSTALEX' for 15% off. 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/ Edited & Produced by: Creative Evolution Studios — https://www.creativeevolutionstudios.com/ ---------------------------------------------------------------- Timestamps: 00:00:00 Welcome back to another episode of Just Alex 00:02:12 The importance of the “money talk” as a couple 00:05:20 The current state of our finances 00:08:00 Structuring a house payment as a non-married couple 00:12:00 Our joint bank account and what it’s paying for 00:13:00 “Fun money” - how we’re splitting meals out, clothing, travel, and experiences 00:16:40 Spending accountability and budget adjustments 0:19:35 How we’re splitting childcare 00:20:15 How we’re structuring our prenup - inheritance, investments, businesses & living expenses 00:27:11 Seeing a prenup as no different than life/health/care insurance 00:27:55 Child support in the event of a breakup 00:29:45 The importance of having this conversation with a clear head 00:33:30 LOVE YOU GUYS #moneytalk #budget #prenup #childsupportagreement Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 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 Follow Sam: Sam's Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/thesamparr Sam's TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@thesamparr #justalexpod Powered by: Just Media House -- https://www.justmediahouse.com/ Edited & Produced by: Creative Evolution Studios — https://www.creativeevolutionstudios.com/ ---------------------------------------------------------------- Timestamps: 00:00:00 Welcome back to another episode of Just Alex 00:01:00 Selling The Hustle for millions 00:03:20 Creating powerful connections through Hampton 00:05:00 Becoming a “time billionaire” and retiring at 31 00:11:50 Sam’s framework for a successful partnership 00:13:00 How do Sam and his wife split finances? 00:15:15 Sam’s “war on stuff” 00:18:00 Raising a non-spoiled kid 00:23:15 What baby items are worth the splurge? 00:28:25 Posting your baby’s face online 00:31:10 The Anxious Generation 00:32:30 Bringing Up Bébé: One American Mother Discovers the Wisdom of French Parenting 00:33:30 Sam’s parenting win 00:37:00 Lessons learned from the biography of Lewis & Clark 00:41:00 The Comfort Crisis 00:42:30 The transformative power of having a kid 00:49:20 Skin-to-skin contact with a new born 00:51:30 Do you know what a doula is?! 00:56:15 Advice to someone having a kid who isn’t financially stable yet 01:00:05 The purpose of life 01:02:30 Sam asks if we’re getting married 01:04:45 Choosing where to raise a child 01:10:30 Public vs. private school (or home schooling?) 01:11:30 Healthy eating for kids 01:14:30 Moving to Austin 01:17:15 LOVE YOU GUYS! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 | https://www.tiktok.com/@justalexbennett #justalexpod Powered by: Just Media House -- https://www.justmediahouse.com/ Edited & Produced by: Creative Evolution Studios — https://www.creativeevolutionstudios.com/ ---------------------------------------------------------------- Timestamps: 00:00:00 Welcome back to another episode of Just Alex 00:04:08 Pregnancy hormones getting the best of me 00:06:35 What I thought pregnancy was going to look like 00:07:16 The reality of my pregnancy so far 00:08:15 How my diet has changed during pregnancy 00:12:25 Exercising during pregnancy 00:14:20 Body image during pregnancy 00:18:16 3 tips I’ve found helpful 00:19:40 Isolating socially during pregnancy 00:28:00 Pregnancy hormones stories (not crazy, just pregnant) 00:33:30 Working during pregnancy 00:36:30 Reflecting on my first trimester 00:38:15 LOVE YOU GUYS! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

My momma is back in NYC! Maybe helping me pack up :) to move.. where? Idk! This episode is about motherhood advice, what I’m most afraid of, and her *distaste* of those darn push presents. 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 & Harrison: Alex's Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/justalexbennett/ Alex's TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@justalexbennett Harrison's Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/harrisonfugman #justalexpod Powered by: Just Media House -- https://www.justmediahouse.com/ Edited & Produced by: Creative Evolution Studios — https://www.creativeevolutionstudios.com/ ---------------------------------------------------------------- Timestamps: 00:00:00 Welcome back to another episode of Just Alex 00:01:25 Our thoughts on push presents 00:03:05 My momma is back in NYC! 00:04:37 Grandma’s first doctor’s visit 00:07:00 Mom super powers 00:09:33 Bouncing back between babies 00:10:45 How excited is Kim?! 00:12:45 The Washington DC brunch 00:15:25 What scares me the most about pregnancy 00:16:25 Your child’s self-esteem 00:18:30 Figuring it all out 00:19:29 WORST parenting fails 00:24:30 First birthday parties 00:27:40 Nesting 00:29:10 Raising our kids jewish-christian 00:32:00 You can’t just be holiday cousins 00:34:00 Motherhood advice from Kim 00:40:38 LOVE YOU GUYS! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

THANK YOU for sending in your questions. Answering them ALL (w/ my baby daddy!!!) Happy Thursday xx 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 & Harrison: Alex's Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/justalexbennett/ Alex's TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@justalexbennett Harrison's Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/harrisonfugman #justalexpod Powered by: Just Media House -- https://www.justmediahouse.com/ Edited & Produced by: Creative Evolution Studios — https://www.creativeevolutionstudios.com/ ---------------------------------------------------------------- Timestamps: 00:00:00 Welcome back to another episode of Just Alex 00:03:08 Favorite names? 00:12:28 What will the baby’s last name be? 00:17:28 Are we still getting married?! 00:19:18 Do we see our relationship ending? 00:23:35 Did we tell our exes before announcing the news online? 00:25:30 How did I feel about the news leaking online? 00:30:20 Where are we moving? 00:33:33 Who is going to change the baby’s diapers??? 00:35:55 Will we still travel so much? 00:36:40 What will Harrison be like as a dad? 00:37:58 Who will spoil the baby most, and why is it Kontent Kim? 00:38:59 Have our parents met each other? 00:40:30 Will the baby be a dual citizen? 00:41:25 LOVE YOU GUYS! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’re gonna be parents!!! That’s it, that’s the episode. Stay connected and follow social: • Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/justalexpod/ • TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@justalexpod • Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61557333833858 ---------------------------------------------------------------- Powered by: Just Media House -- https://www.justmediahouse.com/ Hosted and Executive Produced by: Alex Bennett (@justalexbennett) Timestamps: 00:00:00 Welcome back to episode FOUR of Just Alex 00:00:45 A BIG announcement 00:05:04 What happens in Vegas 00:08:05 Were we trying? 00:09:50 Test, test, 1, 2, 3 00:15:45 Meet the parents 00:22:20 Making my dad’s day 00:25:27 An awkward lunch 00:28:04 Our trip to the holocaust museum 00:29:00 The power of messaging 00:30:17 The family group chat 00:31:00 I just met a girl 00:33:50 The first doctor’s appointment 00:37:40 What’s next 00:38:38 A letter to Harrison 00:39:30 LOVE YOU GUYS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kontent Kim is back!!! And she brought my dad :) My parents join me in NYC to talk about childhood, starting Just Media, how we navigated the divorce as a family (in dad’s words: ‘it was as family sh!t show’) and how we’ve all come out stronger on the other side. S/o mom & dad for raising me to make good choices and do what makes me happy. Happy Thursday xx Stay connected and follow social: • Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/justalexpod/ • TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@justalexpod • Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61557333833858 ---------------------------------------------------------------- Powered by: Just Media House -- https://www.justmediahouse.com/ Hosted and Executive Produced by: Alex Bennett (@justalexbennett) Timestamps: 00:00:00 Welcome back to episode THREE of Just Alex 00:03:15 My parents are in NYC! 00:06:09 What was I like growing up? 00:12:45 Content creation & leaving Barstool 00:14:40 Starting Just Media 00:16:36 I love the risk involved in starting a business 00:19:55 Thoughtful reflections on the divorce 00:26:25 Did my parents see the divorce coming? 00:34:02 The decision to go to Canyon Ranch 00:39:25 Getting the pep back in my step 00:40:50 Going home to OKC for the first time 00:43:30 Who was I in the Hudson Valley with? 00:47:50 Raising kids to do what they wanna do 00:49:20 Lesson learns from the divorce 00:52:30 What do my parents think of me now? 00:54:33 What do my parents think of Harrison? 00:56:05 LOVE YOU GUYS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Meet my new boyfriend! First it's *how we met*, then we have an unfiltered conversation around how fast things have moved, finances, online hate and more. Happy Thursday! Stay connected and follow social: • Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/justalexpod/ • TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@justalexpod • Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61557333833858 ---------------------------------------------------------------- Powered by: Just Media House -- https://www.justmediahouse.com/ Hosted and Executive Produced by: Alex Bennett (@justalexbennett) Edited & Produced by: Creative Evolution Studios — https://www.creativeevolutionstudios.com/ Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Welcome BACK to Just Alex!! 00:01:50 - Meet my boyfriend 00:06:25 - How we met 00:11:55 - Our first ACTUAL date 00:14:28 - Breaking all of our rules 00:19:45 - Honeymoon phase? 00:22:22 - Giving up generational wealth 00:27:29 - Setting expectations early 00:30:15 - What it’s like dating a content creator 00:34:07 - Dealing with hate online 00:36:50 - New beginnings at Canyon Ranch 00:40:36 - LOVE YOU GUYS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to episode one!!! This past year was a tough one. On this episode I get vulnerable about how hard divorce was, when I hit rock bottom, and being able to move on. And remember, rock bottom is a great foundation to build new. :) Stay connected and follow social: • Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/justalexpod/ • TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@justalexpod • Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61557333833858 ---------------------------------------------------------------- Powered by: Just Media House -- https://www.justmediahouse.com/ Hosted and Executive Produced by: Alex Bennett (@justalexbennett) Timestamps: 00:00:00 - The Beginning of the Just Alex Podcast 00:02:09 - About Me as a Content Creator 00:04:12 - The Journey to Accidentally Alex Diner 00:06:20 - From Corporate Job to Content Creator 00:08:13 - Moving to New York City 00:10:19 - Dividing Paths and Uncertain Future 00:12:22 - The Internal Struggle to Stay 00:14:25 - The Strength of Letting Go 00:16:40 - The Decision to Separate 00:18:38 - Facing the Reality of Divorce 00:20:56 - Utter Distraught 00:22:59 - Awakening at Canyon Ranch 00:25:07 - Traumatic Experiences and Financial Setbacks 00:27:10 - Learning Empathy and Making Decisions 00:29:15 - Rediscovering Myself and Embracing Freedom 00:31:21 - Introducing Magic 00:33:26 - Social Media Platforms and Postproduction Edited & Produced by: Creative Evolution Studios — https://www.creativeevolutionstudios.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices