Give It To Me Straight

78. Giving you holiday swaps, daddies, and intrusive thoughts

There’s nothing better than relaxing into the holiday season…unless you’re around family, of course. In this week’s episode, Alex and Jon deal with holiday drama from petty in-laws to boyfriends that will never become husbands. It would be a holiday miracle if everyone got along during this season but you can’t make everyone happy. Once you accept that the holidays come with drama, you can actually relax into the experience because you can’t have joy without a little bit of sadness. Submit your questions here!⁠ [https://giveittomestraightpodcast.com/advice] 0:00 - Intro 51:08 - Holiday Swap 52: 17 - I’m Not Going To Thanksgiving 54:45 - Your Boyfriend Isn’t Welcome 56:38 - My Husband’s Family Isn’t Fun 01:00:57 - Do I Need To Get Him A Gift? 01:02:50 - My Sister’s Boyfriend Sucks 01:08:39 - Angry In-Laws 01:11:01 - Reading Your Secrets 01:12:05 - Recs of the Week Soft Minky Blankets: Visit https://SoftMinkyBlankets.com [https://SoftMinkyBlankets.com] and use code STRAIGHT at checkout for 50% off all full priced blankets. Clean Safe Products: Go to https://cleansafeproducts.com/STRAIGHT [https://cleansafeproducts.com/STRAIGHT] now to get $15 off the Green Mitt Kit. Neiman Marcus: If you’re looking for gifts that are guaranteed to surprise and delight, head to Neiman Marcus. Ritual: Listeners get early access to their Black Friday sale for 40%off your first month at https://Ritual.com/STRAIGHT [https://Ritual.com/STRAIGHT]. Hello Fresh: Go to https://HelloFresh.com/STRAIGHT10FM [https://HelloFresh.com/STRAIGHT10FM] now to Get 10 Free Meals + a Free breakfast for Life! One per box with active subscription. Cowboy Colostrum: For a limited time, our listeners get 25% off their entire order, just head to https://CowboyColostrum.com [https://CowboyColostrum.com] and use code STRAIGHT at checkout. Hexclad: For a limited time, HexClad is having a massive Black Friday Sale. Head to https://Hexclad.com [https://Hexclad.com] to GET UP TO 52% OFF. Visit our website ⁠www.giveittomestraightpodcast.com⁠ Visit our other website ⁠www.alexjon.com⁠ Find us on Instagram! ⁠Podcast⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/giveittomestraightpodcast/?hl=en] ⁠Alex⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/alexandramadisonn/?hl=en] ⁠Jon [https://www.instagram.com/jon.bouff/?hl=en] See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy [https://art19.com/privacy] and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info].

77. Giving you sleep deprivation, wedding drama, and confessions

How do you confront your MIL? How do you back out of a wedding? How do you sleep with a newborn? These are questions that Jon and Alex try to answer on this week’s episode. With little to no sleep, our new parents tackle wedding woes, passive-aggressive mother-in-laws, and a cake story that will might make you never trust a bakery again. But on a brighter note, Koby is in physical therapy! So the gang is doing alright…they could just use more sleep. Submit your questions here!⁠ [https://giveittomestraightpodcast.com/advice] 0:00 - Intro 34:36 - Do I Get Them A Gift? 39:28 - We Caught Her Stealing! 42:47 - GBF Wedding 44:25 - My Friend Confessed His Love For Me 47:47 - I Need To Back Out of a Wedding 50:31 - How Do I Uninvite a Bridesmaid? 55:09 - My Best Friend’s Third Wedding 01:02:18 - My MIL Wore White To My Wedding 01:08:11 - Reading Your Secrets 01:09:17 - Recs of the Week ADT: Visit https://ADT.com or call 1-800-ADT-ASAP Perelel Health: New customers can enjoy 20% off their first order with code: STRAIGHT. Visit https://perelelhealth.com Wayfair: Head to https://wayfair.com now to shop Wayfair’s Black Friday deals for up to 70% off. Neiman Marcus: If you’re looking for gifts that are guaranteed to surprise and delight, head to Neiman Marcus. Hexclad: Take 10% off at hexclad.com/STRAIGHT and cook like a pro all holiday long. Skims: If you’re looking for the perfect gifts for everyone on your list - the SKIMS Holiday Shop is now open at https://SKIMS.com. Branch Basics: For a limited time only, our listeners get 15% off and Free Shipping on their premium starter pack when you use code STRAIGHT at https://BranchBasics.com/STRAIGHT. Visit our website ⁠www.giveittomestraightpodcast.com⁠ Visit our other website ⁠www.alexjon.com⁠ ⁠Podcast⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/giveittomestraightpodcast/?hl=en] ⁠Alex⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/alexandramadisonn/?hl=en] ⁠Jon [https://www.instagram.com/jon.bouff/?hl=en] See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy [https://art19.com/privacy] and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info].

76. Giving you payroll lies, petty vibes, and blocked wives

Have you ever wanted to scream at your boss “I QUIT!” and storm out of your office? For most of us, it’s a common fantasy but we refrain because we have bills to pay. So when quitting your job is not the answer, you can turn to Alex and Jon for the best advice on how to handle your workplace conflicts. But this week, it’s actually Glinda and Elphaba all the way from Oz giving you sage words of wisdom. Yes, Halloween has passed but dressing up is always fun. Going to work though? Not always.  Submit your questions here!⁠ [https://giveittomestraightpodcast.com/advice] 0:00 - Intro 37:32 - I’m Not Getting Promoted 39:28 - I Hooked Up With An Engaged Coworker 41:11 - Stop Talking To Me! 44:14 - Should I Just Be a Stay-at-Home Mom? 45:15 - Don’t Assume My Ethnicity!  48:00 - I Am Not My Boss’s Mistress  50:32 - I Shoot Horses, Not Weddings! 56:19 - The Lights Are Off For Your Employment  01:01:02 - Reading Your Secrets 01:01:38 - Recs of the Week ADT: Visit ADT.com or call 1-800-ADT-ASAP Neiman Marcus:I f you’re looking for gifts that are guaranteed to surprise and delight, head to Neiman Marcus. Square: Right now, you can get up to $200 off Square hardware at square.com/go/straight Hims: To get simple, online access to personalized, affordable care for ED, Hair Loss, Weight Loss, and more, visit Hims.com/STRAIGHT. Nature's Sunshine: Get 20% off your first order and free shipping by using checkout code STRAIGHT at naturessunshine.com. Visit our website ⁠www.giveittomestraightpodcast.com⁠ [https://giveittomestraightpodcast.com/] Visit our other website ⁠www.alexjon.com⁠ [https://alexjon.com/] Find us on Instagram! ⁠Podcast⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/giveittomestraightpodcast/?hl=en] ⁠Alex⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/alexandramadisonn/?hl=en] ⁠Jon [https://www.instagram.com/jon.bouff/?hl=en] See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy [https://art19.com/privacy] and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info].

75. Giving you boundaries, childcare, and PDA

You want to pack on the PDA? Nope, sorry, that’s a boundary. In this week’s episode, Alex and Jon discuss boundaries for your friends, family, and your significant others. Boundaries help keep a relationship healthy bu is too many just a relationship killer? They also have a real conversation about resentment during new parenthood. Having a baby isn’t hugs and kisses all the time! Submit your questions here!⁠ [https://giveittomestraightpodcast.com/advice] 0:00 - Intro 32:23 - My Friend’s Sister Snapped! 37:40 - My Husband Doesn’t Fit In 40:19 - I Want To Do A Maternity Shoot 43:18 - My Mom Needs Her Own Life 48:22 - Packing On The PDA 51:23 - Childcare or Momcare? 55:05 - Is My Honesty Too Much? 01:00:33 - Reading Your Secrets 01:03:06 - Recs of the Week NOCD: To learn more about starting OCD therapy with NOCD, go to https://nocd.com and book a free call to learn more about how they can help. Nature's Sunshine: Nature’s Sunshine is offering 20% off your first order plus free shipping. Go to https://naturessunshine.com and use the code STRAIGHT at checkout. Face Foundrie: Visit https://facefoundrie.com and use code GITMS at checkout for 20% off your first service. Clean Safe Products: Go to cleansafeproducts.com/STRAIGHT now to get $15 off the Green Mitt Kit Branch Basics: Head to https://BranchBasics.com to shop the Premium Starter Kit and save15% off with code STRAIGHT. AG1: Head to https://DRINKAG1.com/STRAIGHT to get a FREE Welcome Kit, including a bottle of Vitamin D and free AG1 Travel Packs, when you first subscribe! Visit our website ⁠www.giveittomestraightpodcast.com⁠ Visit our other website ⁠www.alexjon.com⁠ Find us on Instagram! ⁠Podcast⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/giveittomestraightpodcast/?hl=en] ⁠Alex⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/alexandramadisonn/?hl=en] ⁠Jon [https://www.instagram.com/jon.bouff/?hl=en] See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy [https://art19.com/privacy] and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info].

74. Giving you distant friends, affairs, and seasons of life

Relationship break-ups are tough but friendships break-ups? Those might be worse. In this week’s episode, Alex and Jon tackle friendships head on from being distant with each other to hiding pregnancies. Can’t we all just get along? I guess not anymore. Also, if Jon and Alex seem all over the place today…it’s because they are. Don’t blame them!! It’s Lucy’s fault! That sweet angel baby. Submit your questions here!⁠ [https://giveittomestraightpodcast.com/advice] 0:00 - Intro 30:46 - I Didn’t Know My Friend Was Pregnant  33:40 - Self-Obsessed Friend 36:22 - I’m Having An Affair…With My Girlfriend 38:49 - You Can’t Be Slur-ious!  44:45 - Husband’s Best Friend Has A Crush On Me 54:38 - Flirty Coworker  56:53 - Mourning My Friendships 01:01:37 - Why Is My Friend Distant? 01:04:32 - My Friend Wasn’t There After My Still Birth 01:08:17 - Reading Your Secrets 01:10:19 - Recs of the Week Winx: Head to hellowinx.com/GITMS for 50% off Winx @ Walgreens. Hello Fresh: Go to HelloFresh.com/STRAIGHT10FM now to Get 10 Free Meals + a Free Item for Life! One per box with active subscription.  Ritual: Get 25% off your first month at ritual.com/STRAIGHT. Start Ritual or add Essential Prenatal to your subscription today. Clean Safe Products: Go to cleansafeproducts.com/STRAIGHT now to get $15 off the Green Mitt Kit. NOCD: To learn more about starting OCD therapy with NOCD, go to nocd.com and book a free call to learn more about how they can help.  Visit our website ⁠www.giveittomestraightpodcast.com⁠ [https://giveittomestraightpodcast.com/] Visit our other website ⁠www.alexjon.com⁠ [https://alexjon.com/] Find us on Instagram! ⁠Podcast⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/giveittomestraightpodcast/?hl=en] ⁠Alex⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/alexandramadisonn/?hl=en] ⁠Jon [https://www.instagram.com/jon.bouff/?hl=en] See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy [https://art19.com/privacy] and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info].