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Alex and Harrison of "Two Parents & A Podcast" reveal they are expecting their second child, delving into the distinct experience of this pregnancy compared to their first. They candidly discuss the intense first-trimester symptoms, the story of discovering their pregnancy in Vancouver, and Harrison's incredible support with a toddler at home. The couple also shares the untold story of their move from NYC to Austin and their hopes for their growing family, regardless of gender.
This week on Two Parents & A Podcast , we’re joined by Rachael Shepard-Ohta , a pediatric sleep expert and founder of Hey, Sleepy Baby — to talk about what evidenced-based sleep methods that ACTUALLY work and how to get better sleep without “training” your baby . We get into it all: what to do in those first sleepless newborn weeks, when (if ever) to expect a routine, and why traditional sleep training isn’t the only way. Rachael explains why baby sleep isn’t linear, how to handle night waki...
This week on Two Parents & A Podcast , we’re talking about one of the biggest journeys of year one: feeding your baby. From what it actually feels like when your milk comes in (spoiler: flu-like) to transitioning to combo feeding, to introducing solids and eventually dropping bottles — we’re breaking down what worked for us, what didn’t, and what we’d 100% do differently next time. We get into all the real stuff: middle-of-the-night pumping (don’t do what I did), my experience with DMER (Dys...
This week on Two Parents & A Podcast, we’re joined by Dr. Siggie Cohen — Child Development & Parenting Specialist — to talk all things discipline. The first thing we learned - discipline doesn’t ACTUALLY mean punishment (and definitely not spanking). Dr. Siggie walks us through what discipline REALLY is, when it should begin (earlier than you think), and how to respond with clarity (not frustration) when your toddler tests the limits. We also get into how communication sets the tone for ...
This week on Two Parents & A Podcast — we’re breaking down the 5 BIGGEST surprises of being first-time parents. **BEFORE WE GET INTO IT - WE’RE SORRY THERE’S NO VIDEO!!! (We had a power outage with like 5 mins left in the episode and we could only recover the audio)** Back to the surprises - from the breastfeeding journey to how quickly you adapt (yes, you can change a diaper in the back of a car), we’re sharing the unexpected lessons and little joys we’ve learned in year one. We also cover ...
This week on Two Parents & A Podcast — we’re answering ALL of your engagement questions! From the story behind Harrison’s proposal book (and where he actually got it) to what life feels like now that we’re officially engaged, we’re giving you the full play-by-play. We get into the juicy topics you guys asked about: our updated thoughts on a prenup, whether Alex will legally change her last name, and how we handled judgment around having a baby before marriage. Plus, the wedding talk — what k...
This week on Two Parents & A Podcast — WE’RE ENGAGED!!! From the full play-by-play of how it all went down, to how Harrison picked the ring, to how we celebrated after — we’re so excited to finally share all the details with you guys!!! (And yes… if you saw that girl on TikTok talking about the “engaged influencer,” that was us 😂). We’re gonna do a Q&A on Monday so drop every and all engagement question below!!! In Things We DMed Each Other, we’re breaking down when women feel the most ...
This week on Two Parents & A Podcast, we’re doing something a little different… we’re releasing a (previously unreleased) episode we recorded ONE YEAR AGO, the night before Tate was born . We tried to capture every thought, fear, and feeling leading up to the biggest moment of our lives—and answer the most asked questions we were getting at the time!!! In this time capsule of a conversation, we share why we decided to schedule an induction, what we’d tell ourselves at the start of pregnancy,...
This week on Two Parents & A Podcast, we’re looking back on our first year as parents (Tate is 1 in T-1 week!!!). From the best and hardest moments to the products we swear by (and the ones we regret buying), we’re breaking down everything we’ve learned over the past 12 months. Plus, we get into food under one year old, the advice we wish we had about breastfeeding and pumping (PS im officially done!!!!) , and what helped us thrive year one as a couple. And of course, the fun stuff: in Thing...
This week on Two Parents & A Podcast, we’re joined by Dr. Stephanie Culler — a microbiome scientist and baby gut health expert — to talk about one of the most important (and overlooked (like seriously we had no clue!!!)) parts of raising healthy kids: the gut. Dr. Culler breaks down what gut health actually is, why so many babies are born missing critical microbes, and what that means for things like chronic illness, food allergies, eczema, and even obesity later in life. Dr. Culler shares w...
This week on Two Parents & A Podcast, we’re asking the big parenting (and life) questions: should parenting education be required for every new mom and dad? Why is it so hard to name your kid? And… is breakfast really the most important meal of the day?? (do you guys know where this actually came from??). Before that, we’re debating when fall actually starts (September? weather? football?) and how football culture completely changes once you have kids. Plus, an “Unknown Number: The High Scho...
This week on Two Parents & A Podcast , we sit down with Dr. Aliza Pressman (developmental psychologist, co-founder of Mount Sinai Parenting Center, host of the Raising Good Humans podcast & author of The 5 Principles of Parenting: Your Essential Guide to Raising Good Humans ). From Dr. Aliza’s five core principles that every parent should know, to how to actually teach kids critical thinking , Aliza shares her science-backed advice for raising good humans in today’s world. We also dig in...
This week on Two Parents & A Podcast, we’re letting Harrison in on the “girls’ dinner” conversations. Women in menopause can still get pregnant?! The world’s first pregnancy robot is here?! And the most out-of-the-box push present ideas… (He genuinely didn’t understand how we got here, but that’s just girls’ dinner for you.) That led us straight into the “male loneliness epidemic” (have you guys heard of this??) and what we think could actually help. Before that, we kicked things off with th...
This week on Two Parents & A Podcast, we’re joined by Allison & Stephen Ellsworth — founders of Poppi (yes, that billion-dollar soda brand you see everywhere right now). We talk about their journey from quitting corporate jobs to building a beverage empire, what life looked like before Poppi, and how they balance entrepreneurship with parenting. We get into all the good stuff: what it’s like working with your spouse (including their biggest fight ) to how they’re raising kids without ent...
This week on Two Parents & A Podcast , we’re diving into power dynamics in relationships (we call them power points - Jules thought we were talking about Microsoft LMAO), weaning from breastfeeding (T-4 weeks), and what it’s like parenting near family (spoiler alert: we’re sleeping!!) Before all that - Air Canada flight attendants were striking (yes, we’re still in Vancouver), and we’ve got some updated Canada recs for your next trip (don’t worry, no chains this time… maybe). Then get into t...
This week on Two Parents & A Podcast , we sit down with Dr. Morgan Cutlip (PhD in Psychology, relationship expert & author of ‘ A Better Share: How Couples Can Tackle the Mental Load for More Fun, Less Resentment, and Great Sex’) to talk all things love, parenting, and partnership. From the invisible mental load moms carry (and how it can silently kill your relationship) to why weekly marriage meetings actually work (and how to have them!!!), Dr. Morgan shares her research + real-life ad...
This week on Two Parents & A Podcast , we’re diving into the benefits of family dinner (we’re feeling VALIDATED), baby shower do’s and don’ts (including one MAJOR mistake we made), and an in-depth review of the Karen Read trial (yep, you read that right). Before all that… we’re in Vancouver!!!! Our FIRST international episode (unless someone digs up that one from the lost files). Harrison rapid-fires his travel recs to help YOU plan your next trip (sorry in advance—he named a chain lol). We ...
This week, we are joined by a lactation expert to talk about all things breastfeeding . Naiomi Catron is an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), former labor & delivery nurse, and author of Milk’D: Finding Your Flow In The First Weeks of Breastfeeding . We kick things off with the most common breastfeeding mistake Naomi sees new moms make (and how to fix it), plus how to maximize your milk production in those first days after birth (spoiler alert: it involves a plastic...
This week on Two Parents & A Podcast, we’re talking house upgrades (sorry Jules), hosting duties, and FAFO parenting (is anyone else seeing this EVERYWHERE?). We kick things off with a travel insurance debate (is it a scam or are we just unlucky?), a pilot who called in “not feeling it,” and a quick convo about why no one trusts the media anymore 😬 In our house update, we break down where we’re splurging vs. saving (somehow both at the same time), review Flock’s new turkey bacon jerky (no f...
This week on Two Parents & A Podcast, we’re joined by the Brown-Underwoods: Colton Underwood (former Bachelor, NFL alum, podcast host, and media personality) and his husband Jordan C. Brown (podcaster & soon-to-be-retired political strategist). SUCH a fun double date! We cover it all: their love story, male infertility (including sperm rehab?!), IVF, and the wild ride of planning a birth via surrogate. We also ask the big questions like—did they choose their baby’s gender? Will they have...
This week on Two Parents & A Podcast, we’re sharing the relationship habits that have actually helped us (and YOU GUYS) stay connected as new parents — from daily 15-minute check-ins to remembering not to “talk through” your baby. We also talk about what it really means to support your partner through postpartum depression, and how we need to try going to bed at the same time (apparently this is a thing a lot of you guys do??). Before that, we dive into kindergarten cutoff dates (is it bette...
It’s our first Sunday episode of Two Parents & A Podcast !!!! We’re kicking off our new DOUBLE DATE series — where we bring on other couples to talk about love, parenting, internet chaos, and everything in between — and who better to start with than Matt & Abby? If you’ve been on the internet in the last five years, you’ve likely seen Matt & Abby ( https://www.youtube.com/c/MattAbby ) sharing their relationship, growing family, and real-life moments with their millions of followers. ...
This week on Two Parents & A Podcast , we’re on a family beach vacation (s/o Nanit!) and putting in some WORK recording a bunch of fun interviews for you guys!!! If you didn’t know—we’re launching a second weekly episode (stay tuned this Sunday)!! We break down the four new formats, how they’ll differ from the main show, and why we’re so excited to bring more voices into the mix. Before that, we’re debating whether you should kiss on the first date, reminiscing about OUR first date, and shar...
This week on Two Parents & A Podcast — we’re talking about parenting decisions we’ve officially changed our minds on. From sleep training to breastfeeding timelines to actually caring about “firsts,” (yeah - Harrison really claimed he didn’t care!!!), we share what we thought we’d do before Tate was born… and what we’ve flip flopped to now (it’s called personal growth OK!!). Plus: Tate is fully on the move, which means we’re in deep child-proofing mode (baby gates, outlet covers, the whole d...
This week on Two Parents & A Podcast — we’re sharing our top 5 must-haves for traveling with a baby (under 12 months)! Tate’s officially been on a TON of flights, and we’re finally feeling like we have it down. From our new 20-minute buffer rule (the stroller ALWAYS sets off the alarm) to maintaining routine with a few key constants, this list is fully battle-tested after 3 straight weeks of travel (ps. yes, we are happy to be home). We also talk about the playroom updates (spoiler: we might...
This week on Two Parents & A Podcast — we’re still in a hotel (shoutout to The LINE Austin for really making this the SUITE life of Bubber), and no, the hardwood floors are still NOT done. We filmed this one first thing in the morning before heading out for the birthday/Fourth of July trip (if you didn’t see on IG — we made our flight, but only managed to check 2 out of 3 bags in time hahaha). This week, we went to our first “kids’ birthday party” (spoiler: we loved it). But apparently, we’r...
This week on Two Parents & A Podcast — we’re back from a big family trip and giving our official Charleston recap: hotel ratings, travel highlights, and our new favorite parenting moment. OK, quick disclaimer if you’re new here (hi!) — this episode is a little chaotic. We do start with a 5-minute deep dive into women’s haircuts (??) and I was in kind of a flat mood for the first 15 minutes… but I came around and honestly this might be our most fun episode yet. (Also yes, we filmed in bed.) W...
This week on Two Parents & A Podcast, we’re diving into YOUR controversial parenting choices. From spanking to screen time to vaccine curiosity, we break down what we’ve heard from y’all, what we’ve done, and why there’s no one-size-fits-all approach to parenting. Before that, we’re catching up on house updates (hello wood floors!!!), debating whether vacationing with a baby ACTUALLY counts as a vacation, and sharing this week’s bicker of the week (new segment alert): do you swerve for potho...
This week on Two Parents & A Podcast — we’re getting into the stuff no one tells you about becoming a new parent (REQUEST FROM Y’ALL: Comment the craziest thing you learned as a new parent that no one told you—because we know there’s more) From the first postpartum period (it was insane), to the unexpected ways your body, routine, and relationship shift, we’re talking about worst and best parts of this phase. Before we get into it, we share updates on consolidating Tate’s feeding cadence, wh...
This week on Two Parents & A Podcast — hi! If you’re here from TikTok, we’ll get into that in a bit… But first, we’re talking about why kids are being potty trained later these days (side note: can we stop calling 3-year-olds “36 months”??) and how our health habits have shifted now that we’re out of the newborn fog. In Things We DMed Each Other: a $30 million Bitcoin surprise, the most unhinged lies parents tell their kids, and a middle school teacher allegedly giving students alcohol (?!)....
