72. Giving you birth stories, sleepless nights and baby must-haves
Welcome to the world, Lucy Grey! Alex and Jon had a baby and she’s more perfect than you could ever imagine. In this week’s episode, they discuss their trip to the hospital and what it’s like to finally have their daughter in their arms. Yes, it's a bunch of sleepless nights and a complete change of lifestyle, but they couldn’t be happier. Even in the throws of new parenthood, they still have time to answer your questions and give advice. Take it lightly, though. They’re running on negative 10 hours of sleep. Submit your questions here!0:00 - Intro41:09 - Lady Bits42:09 - Most Unexpected Thing About Giving Birth 42:31 - Tips For Supporting Your Partner 42:57 - Shocking Thing About Birth 44:08 - What’s Easier Than Expected?45:24 - Should We Get a Midwife?47:04 - Recovery After Birth48:23 - Baby Products: Buy vs. Skip01:00:02 - My Mother-In-Law Needs To Back Off01:02:52 - Resenting My Husband Postpartum 01:06:09 - Too Many Newborn Opinions! 01:08:04 - Navigating Labor and Delivery 01:11:33 - Sharing Your Secret Winx - Head to hellowinx.com/GITMS for 50% off Winx at Walgreens.Headspace - For a limited time, get Headspace FREE for 60 days. Go to headspace.com/STRAIGHT.Square - Right now, you can get up to $200 off Square hardware at square.com/go/straight. Run your business smarter with Square. Get started today.Nuna - Visit nunababy.com to learn more or visit your local Nordstrom to test out the gear.Visit our website www.giveittomestraightpodcast.comVisit our other website www.alexjon.comFind us on Instagram!PodcastAlexJonSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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71. Giving you dating nightmares, fetishes, and cheating husbands
Apparently, your soulmate is supposed to look like you…I guess Alex and Jon prove that theory. In this week’s episode, we’ve got one crazy story for you after another. We’ve got cheating, we’ve got herpes, and we’ve got threesomes! The ultimate trifecta. For some, three’s a crowd but for others…it’s standard. The only third thing Alex and Jon are adding their relationship is their beautiful baby girl! She’s set to arrive any day now so this is the last episode before Jon and Alex are thrust into the world of parenthood. Today’s stories may be wild but they’re nothing compared to the journey they’re about to embark on. Submit your questions here!0:00 - Intro34:53 - I Have…Orangutang Boobs?40:08 - He Likes My Hair Too Much41:34 - Here’s to Herpes!45:18 - Let’s Have a Threesome51:18 - Coparenting or Flirting?53:47 - Family Only Photo56:36 - I Love My Cheating Boyfriend01:01:43 - Reading Your Secrets01:04:10 - Recs of the WeekVisit our website www.giveittomestraightpodcast.comVisit our other website www.alexjon.comFind us on Instagram!PodcastAlexJonSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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70. Giving you ring upgrades, codependency, and compromise
If you like it, put a *bigger* ring on it. Guys, listen up! Wedding rings are just like cars. They deserve an upgrade every few years. In this week’s episode, Alex and Jon talk ring upgrades, prenups before marriage, and issues with having a codependent partner. If you break it down, marriage is very simple: take charge, make decisions, and upgrade your rings. Did we just solve marriage? Probably not but this is a good place to start. Submit your questions here!0:00 - Intro37:21 - The Seven Year Itch39:35 - He Wants A House and A Prenup44:59 - If You Like It, Put a Bigger Ring On It48:48 - My Wife Doesn’t Have Goals52:38 - My Husband Is Codependent 56:59 - The Big Wedding Compromise 01:03:35 - Societal Norms vs. What I Want01:07:30 - Reading Your Secrets01:08:48 - Recs of the WeekRitual: Get 25% off your first month at ritual.com/STRAIGHT. Start Ritual or add Essential Prenatal to your subscription today!Visit our website www.giveittomestraightpodcast.comVisit our other website www.alexjon.comFind us on Instagram!PodcastAlexJonSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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69. Giving you body positivity and Victoria Garrick Browne
Has body positivity gone too far? To answer this question, we have our first guest on the podcast, Victoria Garrick Browne! A fellow content creator, mental health advocate, and founder of the Hidden Opponent, Victoria is hands down the most impressive person Alex and Jon have ever met. She joins the pod to share insightful points on body positivity, the “myth” of will power, and how to encourage your partner to live a healthier lifestyle with you. It’s Alex and Jon like you’ve never seen them before: serious and focused. Jon tries to impress Victoria with his volleyball experience but it’s clear theres no comparison. She was a D1 athlete and Jon is, well…Jon. Submit your questions here!0:00 - Intro01:00:32 - Has Body Positivity Gone Too Far?01:10:11 - Do I Need Botox For My Wedding?01:13:38 - My Family Shames My Body01:17:51 - I Want My Partner To WorkoutVivrelle: Go to www.vivrelle.com and apply for a membership today using code STRAIGHT for 50% off 1 month of membership - the code will also allow you to skip the Vivrelle waitlist.Wayfair: Head to Wayfair.com right now to shop all things home.Branch Basics: Head to BranchBasics.com to shop their Premium Starter Kit and save 15% off with code STRAIGHT at BranchBasics.com.Perelel Health: New customers can enjoy 20% off their firstorder with code: STRAIGHT. Visit perelelhealth.comVisit our website www.giveittomestraightpodcast.comVisit our other website www.alexjon.comFind us on Instagram!PodcastAlexJonSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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68. Giving you gender disappointment, pregnancy, and lazy wives
Is my wife lazy or is she just pregnant? Careful how you answer this one. In today’s episode, Alex and Jon discuss all things pregnancy as Alex nears her due date! BABY IS IMMINENT! From being a fitness mom to a “lazy bum”, there’s no right or wrong way to be pregnant. As long as you pump and dump after drinking, you’re doing it right. Milk is replaceable! But a night in with a glass or wine…or two…priceless.Submit your questions here!0:00- Intro39:29 - What If Alex and Jon Were Related?41:31 - Get A Job? Or Get Pregnant? 43:05 - Fitness Advice for Expecting Moms46:10 - My Wife is Lazy…I Mean…Pregnant51: 22 - My Drunk Sister52:47 - My Husband Won’t Have Sex With Me59:29 - Is Gender Disappointment Valid?01:01:36 - My Sister Overshadowed My Day01:04:01 - Reading Your Secrets01:07:07 - Recs of the WeekVivrelle: Go to www.vivrelle.com and apply for a membership today using code STRAIGHT for 50% off 1 month of membership. The code will also allow you to skip the Vivrelle waitlist.Visit our website www.giveittomestraightpodcast.comVisit our other website www.alexjon.comFind us on Instagram!PodcastAlexJonSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Follow along as this husband and wife duo give you unfiltered advice from two different perspectives. No topic goes unspoken, from sex, money, relationships, the good the bad, and the ugly. Alex and Jon will give it to you straight.
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