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Pursuing Your Passion With Your Partner feat. Currents Management Mar 01, 2022

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Working with your partner might sound like a nightmare to some, but could it be your recipe for success? When you both have shared dreams and goals, the sky’s the limit! This week Alex and Jon talk with their managers turned friends, Ashley and Cameron, about the many benefits of pursuing your passion and building a business with your partner.

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What Is Weaponized Incompetence? Feb 22, 2022

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Does your partner complain about unloading the dishwasher because they “don’t know where things go?” or maybe they don’t do the laundry because they don’t know the “right” way to do it. This behavior is called “weaponized incompetence,” a common form of gaslighting or manipulation. In this episode, Jon and Alex discuss the signs of weaponized incompetence in relationships and how you can address it with your partner!

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What To Consider Before Traveling With Friends Feb 15, 2022

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What’s better than taking a vacation, you ask? A vacation with friends! Traveling with friends can be a great experience, but this might not be the best idea if you have different travel styles. In this episode, Jon and Alex discuss what you should consider before you decide to travel with friends, tips on communicating, budgeting, and taking time for yourself!

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How Comfortable Is Too Comfortable? Feb 08, 2022

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When you first start dating someone, you might be a little more reserved, dress to impress, and go the extra mile to make a good impression! Eventually, you get to a point in your relationship where you can relax and be yourself. You get comfortable with the person. But what happens when you get a little too comfortable? In this episode, Jon and Alex talk about setting boundaries in your relationship and the importance of consistently putting in the effort.

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Why Toxic Relationships Are Hard To Leave Feb 01, 2022

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Leaving any relationship is a hard decision, but walking away from a toxic partner can be more complicated than you’d imagine. Your relationship with this person becomes an addiction. A rollercoaster of highs, lows, and unanticipated emotions! But all the while, it feels comfortable for you. In this episode, Jon and Alex talk with Corrine, who has recently experienced the challenging efforts of leaving a toxic relationship. Follow Corrine Here! Visit our website www.giveittomestraightpodcast.com Find us on Instagram! Podcast giveittomestraightpodcast Alex IG alexandramadisonn Jon IG jbouffard2 Need advice? Email us! hello@giveittomestraightpodcast.com

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Social Media – The Good, The Bad, The Ugly Jan 25, 2022

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The rise of social media in the early 2000s grew into something none of us could have imagined! But does too much of a good thing become a bad thing? A tool that connects others from across the world also brings people down. In this episode, Jon and Alex talk about the good, the bad, and the ugly sides of social media since becoming content creators.

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You Don’t Have To Do It Alone Feat. Christie Rocha from Sass Says Jan 18, 2022

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Let’s face it; life is hard. And we can almost guarantee that you are not alone in your struggles. In a world where being independent and self-sufficient is celebrated, it can be hard to accept that you could use a helping hand. In this episode, Jon and Alex talk with their guest Christia Rocha, host of the podcast Sass Says, about the mental health obstacles people struggle with daily. She gives tangible tools and advice on how to seek out a therapist that is the right fit for you and take back time for yourself!

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Exercising Social Etiquette Jan 11, 2022

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It’s easy to assume that everyone knows to say please and thank you or hold the door open, but what about when to put the phone down or why it’s not ok to invite an unexpected guest? In this episode, Jon and Alex discuss social matters that are often overlooked.

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How To Refresh Your Life Jan 04, 2022

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“New Year, New Me!” We’ve all said that phrase, heard that phrase, or at least seen it written as a caption on an Instagram post. Instead of a resolution, many of us simply want a fresh start! But what are we actually doing to refresh ourselves in the New Year? In this episode, Alex and Jon give tips and tangible tools that you can use to start with a clean slate today!

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Reaching Your Goals In The New Year Dec 28, 2021

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And that’s a wrap! 2021 has come to an end, and it has been quite a year! If you’re like most people, you’ve probably been thinking about resolutions and goals you want to hit for 2022. January, we start strong, and then life gets in the way. Our plans hit the backburner. In this episode, Jon and Alex recap 2021 and talk about staying on track with your goals for 2022!

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