Give It To Me Straight

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].

73. Giving you push presents, unwanted visitors and hand-me-downs

No one makes my baby cry…EVER. Even if you’re their doctor. In this week’s episode, emotions are high and sleep is still low. How can one baby feel like 20 extra people? Alex asks this question in this week’s episode while Jon gets angry with their pediatrician for making Lucy cry. As you can see, new parenthood is settling in very nicely with Alex and Jon.  Submit your questions here!⁠ [https://giveittomestraightpodcast.com/advice] 0:00 - Intro 33:56 - I Wanted A Push Present 41:10 - Will A Baby Change My Relationship? 47:00 - I Don’t Want Family At The Hospital  50:49 - MIL Doesn’t Get “Boundaries” 57:40 - Where Did All My Friends Go? 01:01:58 - Baby Hand-Me-Downs 01:07: 20 - Does My New-Mom Friend Hate Me? 01:12:24 - My Friend Didn’t Show Up For Me 01:17:44 - Recs of the Week Winx: Head to hellowinx.com/GITMS for 50% off Winx at Walgreens. Perelel Health: New customers can enjoy 20% off their first order with code: STRAIGHT. Visit perelelhealth.com 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: Nature’s Sunshine is offering 20% off your first order plus free shipping. Go to naturessunshine.com and use the code STRAIGHT at checkout. Skims: Shop the best underwear for Men and Women at SKIMS.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].

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!⁠ [https://giveittomestraightpodcast.com/advice] 0:00 - Intro 41:09 - Lady Bits 42:09 - 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 Birth 48:23 - Baby Products: Buy vs. Skip 01:00:02 - My Mother-In-Law Needs To Back Off 01:02:52 - 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.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].