Alayna reads us her calendar, Ashley just woke up, and Mak gets on her soapbox about something alarming that cis straight men are up to. The fam also answer questions about fantasy versus identity, the existence of truly unconditional love, and share experiences of queer joy. FOLLOW CHOSEN FAMILY TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@chosenfamilypod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chosenfamilypod/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9WM_cdLWHtsCXLg3ygFiww FOLLOW ASHLEY GAVIN @ashgavs TikTo...
Oct 04, 2023•48 min•Ep. 50
This week, Mak reveals a surprising experience of bisexual questioning that leads to a deep family discussion. Ashley and Alayna share their own questioning moments, and the fam offers guidance to those wondering whether or not they might be bisexual. FOLLOW CHOSEN FAMILY TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@chosenfamilypod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chosenfamilypod/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9WM_cdLWHtsCXLg3ygFiww FOLLOW ASHLEY GAVIN @ashgavs TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com...
Sep 27, 2023•51 min•Ep. 49
On this episode of the pod, Ashley reveals herself as a supreme manifester, Mak finds herself stuck in Orlando after fleeing a hurricane, and Alayna updates us on her big hike. We also find out why Canada has issued a travel advisory for the United States, why Ashley’s been feeling down lately, and whether or not Mak has a passport. FOLLOW CHOSEN FAMILY TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@chosenfamilypod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chosenfamilypod/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/U...
Sep 20, 2023•51 min•Ep. 48
Things get unhinged this week on Chosen Family when Ashley goes into full therapy mode, and Alayna decides to solve a Rubik’s Cube during the episode. Baby Mak is left to pick up the pieces, including finding this week’s listener question: What would you do if your best friend told you that they were in love with you? Would you stay friends, or end the relationship entirely? FOLLOW CHOSEN FAMILY TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@chosenfamilypod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chosenfamilypod/...
Sep 13, 2023•54 min•Ep. 47
The dinner discussion gets deep this week, from discussing theories behind the prominence of P.D. Gay, to appropriation, to this week’s question: How do you feel when straight people co-opt gay language, such as “partner” and “chosen family”? FOLLOW CHOSEN FAMILY TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@chosenfamilypod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chosenfamilypod/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9WM_cdLWHtsCXLg3ygFiww FOLLOW ASHLEY GAVIN @ashgavs TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ashgavs...
Sep 06, 2023•48 min•Ep. 46
This week, the fam discuss the discourse surrounding Love On The Spectrum and Down For Love. Alayna’s relationship with her subwoofer is on the rocks, Mak is in Florida, and Ashley continues to reflect on her trip to Japan. This week’s question addresses an essential part of growing up: How do you love the parents who played a role in your trauma? FOLLOW CHOSEN FAMILY TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@chosenfamilypod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chosenfamilypod/ Youtube: https://www.youtub...
Aug 30, 2023•59 min•Ep. 45
This week, Alayna reveals a big life decision and Ashley returns from a long trip abroad with stories to share. Additionally, the fam share who their mentors are and why. If you want to find out what has Mak so happy-go-lucky and why Ashley is so upset about it, tune in! FOLLOW CHOSEN FAMILY TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@chosenfamilypod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chosenfamilypod/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9WM_cdLWHtsCXLg3ygFiww FOLLOW ASHLEY GAVIN @ashgavs TikTok: ht...
Aug 23, 2023•50 min•Ep. 44
It is takeover of the cats on this week’s episode of the pod! Ashley’s cat Fulton sabotages her microphone as well as the recording, and Alayna and Ashley share sad cat stories that cause Mak to fully dissociate. This week’s question: What was your family’s method to get rid of the hiccups? FOLLOW CHOSEN FAMILY TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@chosenfamilypod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chosenfamilypod/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9WM_cdLWHtsCXLg3ygFiww FOLLOW ASHLEY GAVIN...
Aug 16, 2023•49 min•Ep. 43
This week on Chosen Family, Ashley and Alayna fight over the title of Best Cat Mom. Additionally, Ashley overcomes her anxiety of getting new pants, Mak struggles with her appearance in shorts, and Alayna shares the progress on her monstera propagation journey. This week’s thought-provoking question: What did your sex-education class at school consist of? FOLLOW CHOSEN FAMILY TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@chosenfamilypod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chosenfamilypod/ Youtube: https://ww...
Aug 09, 2023•49 min•Ep. 42
What is “The Gap”, who messed with Ashley’s mic, and who set a boundary that actually wasn’t a boundary? Find out on this week’s episode of the Chosen Family Podcast. Tune in for discussions on boundary-setting, marathons, hiking, long distance relationships, and more! FOLLOW CHOSEN FAMILY TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@chosenfamilypod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chosenfamilypod/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9WM_cdLWHtsCXLg3ygFiww FOLLOW ASHLEY GAVIN @ashgavs TikTok: http...
Aug 02, 2023•46 min•Ep. 41
This week, Mak reports live as a gamer in space (AKA Kansas City) and Alayna finally gets back into taking care of her body after her school term. The fam also choose their favorite animals and answer a listener question: What feelings come up for you when you think about living as the opposite gender? FOLLOW CHOSEN FAMILY TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@chosenfamilypod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chosenfamilypod/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9WM_cdLWHtsCXLg3ygFiww FOLLOW ...
Jul 26, 2023•48 min•Ep. 40
It’s the episode you’ve all been waiting for: Alayna has finally taken over the pod and fully entered her Violence Era. This week, your father preps for a Chosen Family doomsday bunker and can’t figure out how to work his phone, your Mom gives her take on the recent Supreme Court rulings and finance gurus, and your hot teenage/baby brother Mak is STILL overcome by cramps. Cute date ideas, advice on a closeted relationship, and more abound on this edition of the Chosen Family Podcast. FOLLOW CHOS...
Jul 19, 2023•49 min•Ep. 39
Ashley is trapped in a cabin, Mak reckons with a moldy cheese paradox, and Alayna gets roasted for her edit requests on this week’s episode of the Chosen Family Podcast. This week’s question: Do you really need to have a “hell yes” in your relationship? FOLLOW CHOSEN FAMILY TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@chosenfamilypod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chosenfamilypod/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9WM_cdLWHtsCXLg3ygFiww FOLLOW ASHLEY GAVIN @ashgavs TikTok: https://www.tiktok.c...
Jul 12, 2023•46 min•Ep. 38
This week, Alayna updates us on her latest school assignment, Ashley dishes on a traumatizing past relationship, and Mak selects a…unique beverage to consume on-pod. The topics covered today include intimacy after infidelity, how to get over your unattainable crushes, and how to feel more comfortable shopping for clothes that more closely align with your gender expression. FOLLOW CHOSEN FAMILY TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@chosenfamilypod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chosenfamilypod/ Y...
Jul 05, 2023•49 min•Ep. 37
At this week’s family dinner, Mak and Alayna make a fatal mistake that causes Ashley to confront them. They also address some hard-hitting questions, like: Is it really impossible to love someone before you love yourself? And how do you go about loving yourself in the first place? FOLLOW CHOSEN FAMILY TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@chosenfamilypod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chosenfamilypod/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9WM_cdLWHtsCXLg3ygFiww FOLLOW ASHLEY GAVIN @ashgavs ...
Jun 28, 2023•49 min•Ep. 36
This week around the dinner table, Alayna shares an interesting anecdote from a class at school, Ashley recounts a state-of-the-art procedure she had done for her chronic pain, and Mak finally updates her parents on the signs she has been building. This week’s questions: How to deal with differing sex drives in a romantic partnership, tips on how to cultivate healthy friendships in person, and how to get over losing a friend and a crush at the same time? FOLLOW CHOSEN FAMILY TikTok: https://www....
Jun 21, 2023•46 min•Ep. 35
In this episode of the pod, the fam discuss Alayna’s new home and next big life decision, the smoke in New York City, the host of The Ultimatum, and what to do to celebrate reaching 1,000 patrons on Patreon. They also address two big questions: What’s the difference between an insecurity and a red flag? And most importantly: Who is the hottest TV Mom? FOLLOW CHOSEN FAMILY TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@chosenfamilypod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chosenfamilypod/ Youtube: https://www.yo...
Jun 14, 2023•47 min•Ep. 34
At the latest family dinner, Alayna meets fans at school, Ashley reaches an exciting career milestone, and Mak reveals a new adrenaline-fueled side of herself: Mak The Menace. This week’s question: How to manage life when struggling with chronic health issues. FOLLOW CHOSEN FAMILY TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@chosenfamilypod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chosenfamilypod/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9WM_cdLWHtsCXLg3ygFiww FOLLOW ASHLEY GAVIN @ashgavs TikTok: https://www.t...
Jun 07, 2023•44 min•Ep. 33
This week, Ashley and Alayna record in-person in Vancouver, and Mak is forced to step up as the parent while Mom and Dad taunt their son with the possibility of their reunion. Additional topics include The “Dan Chris” Incident, the aftermath of Jojo Siwa’s birthday with a cameo from Mattea, and what to do when you get misgendered at work. FOLLOW CHOSEN FAMILY TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@chosenfamilypod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chosenfamilypod/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/cha...
May 31, 2023•53 min•Ep. 32
This week on Chosen Family, Alayna reveals a test result that surprises no one but her, Mak has an epiphany about her thirst traps, and Ashley makes a big decision about work after the results of her special. This week’s question nearly causes a pod-wide panic attack, but not for the reasons you might expect. FOLLOW CHOSEN FAMILY TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@chosenfamilypod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chosenfamilypod/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9WM_cdLWHtsCXLg3ygFiww ...
May 24, 2023•51 min•Ep. 31
In this episode of the pod, Ashley and Alayna recount their Manitoba meetup, in which Ashley hung out with Alayna’s girlfriend, parents, and sister. Ashley also gives us an official statement on the status of her neurodivergence, and Mak accidentally reveals the depth of her Twilight consumption… FOLLOW CHOSEN FAMILY TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@chosenfamilypod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chosenfamilypod/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9WM_cdLWHtsCXLg3ygFiww FOLLOW ASHLEY...
May 17, 2023•52 min•Ep. 30
With Mommy out of town this week, cousin Mattea is coming over for dinner! This special episode of the pod features Ashley’s initial thoughts on the feedback from her newly-released special, Mattea’s feelings on therapy, and Mak’s perplexing TSA encounter. FOLLOW CHOSEN FAMILY TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@chosenfamilypod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chosenfamilypod/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9WM_cdLWHtsCXLg3ygFiww FOLLOW ASHLEY GAVIN @ashgavs TikTok: https://www.tikto...
May 10, 2023•49 min•Ep. 29
This week around the dinner table, Alayna outlines her journey from straight to queer relationships, Ashley recounts a hurtful run-in with a closeted ex, and Mak asks an important question: Should you date someone who is closeted? And how closeted can they be before it becomes problematic? FOLLOW CHOSEN FAMILY TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@chosenfamilypod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chosenfamilypod/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9WM_cdLWHtsCXLg3ygFiww FOLLOW ASHLEY GAVIN ...
May 03, 2023•50 min•Ep. 28
Ashley and Mak’s feud over Alayna’s sister reaches a breaking point, Ashley goes full Karen on her assistant, and the fam give advice on therapy: How to decide if your therapist is a good fit, how to prepare for your sessions, and dating people who HAVEN’T been to therapy. All of this and more on this week’s episode of the Chosen Family Podcast! FOLLOW CHOSEN FAMILY TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@chosenfamilypod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chosenfamilypod/ Youtube: https://www.youtube....
Apr 26, 2023•49 min•Ep. 27
Ashley's special debuts tonight @ 7pm EST. Join her livestream on her channel w/ Mak and Alayna at 6pm EST! special: https://youtu.be/Ay6jUYPH644 livestream: https://www.youtube.com/live/TA3ex_HIb6I?feature=share Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 23, 2023•3 min
Around the dinner table this week, Ashley and Alayna give Baby Mak advice about her struggles as a creator, and offer guidance on the next steps in her career path. This week’s Patreon Question: A young virgin is apprehensive about their “first time”. How can they get comfortable with opening up to someone? Find out this week on Chosen Family! FOLLOW CHOSEN FAMILY TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@chosenfamilypod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chosenfamilypod/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.co...
Apr 19, 2023•54 min•Ep. 26
Today on the Chosen Family Podcast: Donald Trump’s arrest, Ashley’s Big Main Babes Reveal, and Alayna’s next steps after getting into her Master’s program. Today’s topics of discussion: How to consume news responsibly, and how to meet more queer friends! FOLLOW CHOSEN FAMILY TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@chosenfamilypod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chosenfamilypod/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9WM_cdLWHtsCXLg3ygFiww FOLLOW ASHLEY GAVIN TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ashg...
Apr 12, 2023•52 min•Ep. 25
In this episode, Alayna, Mak, and Ashley tackle the loaded topic of how to open up your currently monogamous relationship. Alayna also shares some VERY big news, Ashley recounts an adventure with some Florida women, and Mak roleplays a little too hard… FOLLOW CHOSEN FAMILY TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@chosenfamilypod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chosenfamilypod/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9WM_cdLWHtsCXLg3ygFiww FOLLOW ASHLEY GAVIN TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ashgav...
Apr 05, 2023•56 min•Ep. 24
This week’s chaotic family dinner quickly goes off the rails with Ashley’s future plans for the bedroom, Mak’s oral fixation, and what Alayna’s name really means (it will shock you). They give advice about how to stop being codependent in a relationship and what constitutes a healthy sex drive. FOLLOW CHOSEN FAMILY TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@chosenfamilypod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chosenfamilypod/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9WM_cdLWHtsCXLg3ygFiww FOLLOW ASHLEY G...
Mar 29, 2023•54 min•Ep. 23
This week, Mom and Dad do their best to support Mak as she anxiously anticipates her first pap. Additionally, the fam discuss the next emotional steps in their careers and how they feel about the podcast now that it's fully up and running. What happens next? Find out this week on Chosen Family! FOLLOW CHOSEN FAMILY TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@chosenfamilypod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chosenfamilypod/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9WM_cdLWHtsCXLg3ygFiww FOLLOW ASHLEY G...
Mar 22, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 22
