35 Weeks, Wicked Feelings & When It’s Time for Couples Therapy

35 Weeks, Wicked Feelings & When It’s Time for Couples Therapy

This week we’re back with a full 35-week pregnancy check-in: cravings (ginger snaps, peppermint mocha honey latte, and milk… so much milk), third-trimester symptoms, blood pressure anxiety hacks, and our nightly Lovenox routine that Adam has turned into a workout 😂 We talk about traveling at 35 weeks, what it feels like knowing I’ll be 39 weeks the week of Christmas, and the surprisingly emotional core-memory zoo date we finally got to have. In Couples Therapy, we dive into the big question: How do you know when it’s time to actually go to couples therapy? We unpack repeating fights, alignment vs. “winning,” and when individual therapy needs to happen first. And in Pop Culture Breakdown, we go full theatre kid reviewing Wicked: the sex cardigan, Elphaba’s lair, Ariana + Cynthia’s casting, the vocals, the love triangle, Nessa’s arc, and the weird CGI moment we cannot unsee. It’s cozy, chaotic, honest, and very third-trimester-coded — with our baby boy kicking up a storm the entire time. 💚✨ Insta (@lalalathepod): https://www.instagram.com/lalalathepod?igsh=MTNvaGN2bmY3NzJyOA== [https://www.instagram.com/lalalathepod?igsh=MTNvaGN2bmY3NzJyOA==] Insta (@laurendeleary): https://www.instagram.com/laurendeleary?igsh=MWpydzVmbjVndnAzZw%3D%3D&utm_source=qr [https://www.instagram.com/laurendeleary?igsh=MWpydzVmbjVndnAzZw%3D%3D&utm_source=qr] TikTok (@lalalathepod): https://www.tiktok.com/@lalalathepod?_t=ZP-8zl2on0AGFj&_r=1 [https://www.tiktok.com/@lalalathepod?_t=ZP-8zl2on0AGFj&_r=1] TikTok (@laurendeleary): https://www.tiktok.com/@laurendeleary?_t=ZP-8zl2qRmuXuh&_r=1 [https://www.tiktok.com/@laurendeleary?_t=ZP-8zl2qRmuXuh&_r=1] Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/la-la-la/id1838693748 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/la-la-la/id1838693748] Spotify: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/la-la-la/id1838693748 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/la-la-la/id1838693748] Youtube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyu1LSVkJjA1d1yzxzr_R0cJBPOQwJPcD&si=wnbFTF4TOFonCAjn [https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyu1LSVkJjA1d1yzxzr_R0cJBPOQwJPcD&si=wnbFTF4TOFonCAjn]

Nesting, Nudes, New Politics, and… Am I Dramatic or Just Passionate?

In this week’s episode, we are officially in countdown mode – six weeks to baby (!!) – and you can hear the nesting energy through the mic. We catch you up on: • What we’re watching (Dancing with the Stars, Kardashians, and why male partners sometimes feel like just a prop on the dance floor) • What we’re eating (a dreamy Italian night at Salento, why restaurant Caesar salad hits different, and my proud little baby shower dessert table moment with donuts, teddy grahams and all the cozy baked goods) • Our physical check-ins – Adam’s desperate plea to “bring daddy back” before those first shirtless newborn photos (aka: 42 days to get his arms together 😂) and my 4am fight with baby feet in my ribs, playing whack-a-mole inside my body • My spiritual check-in as we hit the final stretch: relief, gratitude, and the weird sweetness of knowing our son now… while also knowing he’ll feel like a total stranger the second he’s in our arms Then we dive into Couples Therapy Corner with a listener question: “He said I’m dramatic, I said I’m passionate. Who’s right?” We talk about: • The difference between being “dramatic for fun” vs. being dismissed in an argument • When “you’re just being dramatic” is actually a red flag • Why sometimes… yeah, you might be the drama (and that’s not always a bad thing) • How we see ourselves: one of us bringing the drama, one bringing the passion, and why most of Lauren’s life is actually a bit… theatrical on purpose For Pop Culture / Current Events, we somehow cover: • A new peanut allergy patch treatment for kids (epicutaneous immunotherapy – basically “touch me with a peanut” until it’s safe 😅) • Marjorie Taylor Greene suddenly “repenting” her Trump era and what that says about the political climate right now • Vine coming back as “Divine,” the promise of an AI-free short-form platform, and whether that’s even realistically enforceable • The unhinged history of Snapchat, nudes culture, surprise pics nobody asked for, and why Adam still hasn’t sent a single one (spoiler: it might be his last great secret) We wrap with our Word of the Week: • “Countdown” – because the holidays, gigs, family birthdays, and baby’s arrival are about to make time absolutely fly • “Nesting” – rearranging the house, painting the bedroom, organizing baby things, and finally feeling like our space matches the season we’re stepping into If you’re pregnant, in your nesting era, or just love listening to unfiltered couple banter about bodies, politics, and pop culture in the same breath… this one is for you. 🍼✨ TIMESTAMPS: • 00:00 – Weekly check-in & what we’re watching • 08:00 – Italian date night & the baby shower dessert table flex • 15:00 – Adam’s “bring daddy back” era & prepping for newborn pics • 21:00 – Baby kicks, 4am rib attacks & whack-a-mole in my uterus • 26:00 – Spiritual check-in: relief, gratitude & meeting our baby as a “stranger” • 30:00 – Couples Therapy Corner: “He said I’m dramatic, I said I’m passionate” • 37:00 – Peanut allergy patch, politics, and MTG’s “repentance” arc • 41:00 – Vine/“Divine,” Snapchat nudes, and the last secret Adam’s keeping • 44:30 – Word of the Week: Countdown & Nesting + holiday/baby countdown Insta (@lalalathepod): https://www.instagram.com/lalalathepod?igsh=MTNvaGN2bmY3NzJyOA== [https://www.instagram.com/lalalathepod?igsh=MTNvaGN2bmY3NzJyOA==] Insta (@laurendeleary): https://www.instagram.com/laurendeleary?igsh=MWpydzVmbjVndnAzZw%3D%3D&utm_source=qr [https://www.instagram.com/laurendeleary?igsh=MWpydzVmbjVndnAzZw%3D%3D&utm_source=qr] TikTok (@lalalathepod): https://www.tiktok.com/@lalalathepod?_t=ZP-8zl2on0AGFj&_r=1 [https://www.tiktok.com/@lalalathepod?_t=ZP-8zl2on0AGFj&_r=1] TikTok (@laurendeleary): https://www.tiktok.com/@laurendeleary?_t=ZP-8zl2qRmuXuh&_r=1 [https://www.tiktok.com/@laurendeleary?_t=ZP-8zl2qRmuXuh&_r=1] Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/la-la-la/id1838693748 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/la-la-la/id1838693748] Spotify: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/la-la-la/id1838693748 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/la-la-la/id1838693748] Youtube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyu1LSVkJjA1d1yzxzr_R0cJBPOQwJPcD&si=wnbFTF4TOFonCAjn [https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyu1LSVkJjA1d1yzxzr_R0cJBPOQwJPcD&si=wnbFTF4TOFonCAjn]

Nesting Season, Our Día de los Muertos Ofrenda, & Why Your Partner Falls Asleep Mid-Conversation

I’m almost 32 weeks (!) and deep in nesting mode — fresh paint, projects everywhere, and a cozy house soundtrack courtesy of a Día de los Muertos Pandora station. We built our first ofrenda to honor our grandparents, our three spirit babies, and this little boy who’s “in between,” and I share what we left out (taco soup, orange slices, pumpkin cake, and a Diet Dr Pepper for Grandpa). We also talk third-tri insomnia & reflux (what’s actually helping me sleep), and then hop into Couples Therapy to answer: “If my partner keeps falling asleep mid-conversation… is that divorce-worthy?” Plus: a feel-good story out of Portland, a quick TV roundup (Only Murders S4 actually stuck the landing!), and the internet tea: Kat Stickler × John Mayer? What we cover • Nesting & bumpdate: painting the house, seasonal cozy, weekly cravings (Cheez-Its + chocolate chip cookies 😅) • Our Día de los Muertos ofrenda: how we set it up, what we offered, and a sweet visitation dream • Third-trimester sleep toolkit: what’s worked for me (½ Unisom, generic Pepcid, magnesium) — and listening to your body • Couples Therapy: falling asleep mid-talk — health red flags vs. relationship red flags, and what to try first • Good news spotlight: a Portland coffee shop rallying funds for neighbors who lost SNAP benefits • Pop culture picks: Only Murders in the Building S4, E.T. rewatch, Kardashians, DWTS, Selling Sunset (aka my iPad-baby show), and the Kat Stickler + John Mayer dating buzz • Words of the Week: Inspired (Adam) & Sleepy-but-Motivated (me) Chapters 00:00 Catch-Up & House Vibes 06:30 Día de los Muertos playlist + our ofrenda 12:30 TV & Movie check-ins (Only Murders, E.T., DWTS, Kardashians, Selling Sunset) 19:45 Third-tri update: insomnia, reflux, what’s helping 24:55 Spiritual check-in & nesting energy 28:50 Couples Therapy: “Falling asleep mid-conversation — what now?” 32:45 Good-News Corner (Portland community win) 35:20 Pop Culture Tea: Kat Stickler × John Mayer 38:30 Words of the Week & Sign-off Mentioned • Pandora “Día de los Muertos” station for easy vibes • Unisom (doxylamine), Pepcid/famotidine, magnesium — always chat with your provider first • Shows: Only Murders in the Building (S4), E.T., The House with a Clock in Its Walls, Dancing with the Stars, The Kardashians, Selling Sunset — Follow us: @LaLaLaThePod on IG & TikTok • @LaurenDeLeary everywhere • Adam: @adamnfrost New episodes Tuesdays @ 4AM CT — tune out the noise, tune into La La La 💛 Insta (@lalalathepod): https://www.instagram.com/lalalathepod?igsh=MTNvaGN2bmY3NzJyOA== [https://www.instagram.com/lalalathepod?igsh=MTNvaGN2bmY3NzJyOA==] Insta (@laurendeleary): https://www.instagram.com/laurendeleary?igsh=MWpydzVmbjVndnAzZw%3D%3D&utm_source=qr [https://www.instagram.com/laurendeleary?igsh=MWpydzVmbjVndnAzZw%3D%3D&utm_source=qr] TikTok (@lalalathepod): https://www.tiktok.com/@lalalathepod?_t=ZP-8zl2on0AGFj&_r=1 [https://www.tiktok.com/@lalalathepod?_t=ZP-8zl2on0AGFj&_r=1] TikTok (@laurendeleary): https://www.tiktok.com/@laurendeleary?_t=ZP-8zl2qRmuXuh&_r=1 [https://www.tiktok.com/@laurendeleary?_t=ZP-8zl2qRmuXuh&_r=1] Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/la-la-la/id1838693748 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/la-la-la/id1838693748] Spotify: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/la-la-la/id1838693748 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/la-la-la/id1838693748] Youtube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyu1LSVkJjA1d1yzxzr_R0cJBPOQwJPcD&si=wnbFTF4TOFonCAjn [https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyu1LSVkJjA1d1yzxzr_R0cJBPOQwJPcD&si=wnbFTF4TOFonCAjn]

Pumpkin Pie, Hangry Fights & Khloé Kardashian’s Celibacy Era

This week we celebrate small wins, share our couples therapy strategy for hangry fights, react to Khloé Kardashian’s 3-year celibacy headline, and shout out the 80-year-old Ironman finisher. Cozy season, reflection, and practical relationship tips—without the fluff. Segments • Couples Therapy: What to do when one partner’s starving and the other “isn’t hungry yet” (our eat-something-now playbook). • Pop Culture Breakdown: Khloé Kardashian’s celibacy era and the internet’s reaction. • Good News: An 80-year-old completes an Ironman—proof it’s never too late. • Word of the Week: Cozy—grace, nesting, and realistic energy in pregnancy. Chapters 00:00 Intro & small wins 05:40 Celebrating milestones (without over-planning) 18:10 Couples Therapy: Hangry strategy 31:00 Cozy season, routines & pregnancy energy 36:00 Pop Culture: Khloé Kardashian celibate talk 40:30 Good news: 80-year-old Ironman 45:10 Word of the Week + wrap If you loved this, tap follow & share with a friend who’s permanently hangry.  La La La Podcast — with Lauren DeLeary & Adam Frost. Insta (@lalalathepod): https://www.instagram.com/lalalathepod?igsh=MTNvaGN2bmY3NzJyOA== [https://www.instagram.com/lalalathepod?igsh=MTNvaGN2bmY3NzJyOA==] Insta (@laurendeleary): https://www.instagram.com/laurendeleary?igsh=MWpydzVmbjVndnAzZw%3D%3D&utm_source=qr [https://www.instagram.com/laurendeleary?igsh=MWpydzVmbjVndnAzZw%3D%3D&utm_source=qr] TikTok (@lalalathepod): https://www.tiktok.com/@lalalathepod?_t=ZP-8zl2on0AGFj&_r=1 [https://www.tiktok.com/@lalalathepod?_t=ZP-8zl2on0AGFj&_r=1] TikTok (@laurendeleary): https://www.tiktok.com/@laurendeleary?_t=ZP-8zl2qRmuXuh&_r=1 [https://www.tiktok.com/@laurendeleary?_t=ZP-8zl2qRmuXuh&_r=1] Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/la-la-la/id1838693748 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/la-la-la/id1838693748] Spotify: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/la-la-la/id1838693748 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/la-la-la/id1838693748] Youtube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyu1LSVkJjA1d1yzxzr_R0cJBPOQwJPcD&si=wnbFTF4TOFonCAjn [https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyu1LSVkJjA1d1yzxzr_R0cJBPOQwJPcD&si=wnbFTF4TOFonCAjn]

Baby Showers, Solstice Magic & Faster Make-Ups

This week feels like a deep exhale. We share about our blended-culture baby shower (Ojibwe, Nordic, and Mexican roots all in one celebration).  In Couples Therapy, we talk about how our communication has evolved — how we repair faster, fight softer, and sometimes just need to touch first, talk later. We also share the small changes that have made a big difference lately — from ditching the massive pregnancy pillow to finally sleeping through the night again. We wrap with some cozy life updates: Adam’s eight-minute mile comeback, lemon-blueberry cake cravings, our new solstice traditions, and a few pop culture mentions that made us laugh (hi, Kim’s mummy mask). Insta (@lalalathepod): https://www.instagram.com/lalalathepod?igsh=MTNvaGN2bmY3NzJyOA== [https://www.instagram.com/lalalathepod?igsh=MTNvaGN2bmY3NzJyOA==] Insta (@laurendeleary): https://www.instagram.com/laurendeleary?igsh=MWpydzVmbjVndnAzZw%3D%3D&utm_source=qr [https://www.instagram.com/laurendeleary?igsh=MWpydzVmbjVndnAzZw%3D%3D&utm_source=qr] TikTok (@lalalathepod): https://www.tiktok.com/@lalalathepod?_t=ZP-8zl2on0AGFj&_r=1 [https://www.tiktok.com/@lalalathepod?_t=ZP-8zl2on0AGFj&_r=1] TikTok (@laurendeleary): https://www.tiktok.com/@laurendeleary?_t=ZP-8zl2qRmuXuh&_r=1 [https://www.tiktok.com/@laurendeleary?_t=ZP-8zl2qRmuXuh&_r=1] Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/la-la-la/id1838693748 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/la-la-la/id1838693748] Spotify: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/la-la-la/id1838693748 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/la-la-la/id1838693748] Youtube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyu1LSVkJjA1d1yzxzr_R0cJBPOQwJPcD&si=wnbFTF4TOFonCAjn [https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyu1LSVkJjA1d1yzxzr_R0cJBPOQwJPcD&si=wnbFTF4TOFonCAjn]