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What no one tells you about giving birth, postpartum & being a new mom Oct 14, 2024

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AB IS BACK! On this week's episode, Alex Bennett and Jordyn Woodruff discuss what no one tells you about giving birth, postpartum, and being a new mom. Then, the girls chat about JW's Florida update, when JW will meet AB's baby, and their current favorite TV shows.

Timestamps:

00:00:00 Welcome back to another episode of Mean Girl Pod!

00:04:00 Florida Update

00:12:19 Roses & thorns of the week

00:19:10 Postpartum update

00:22:29 Giving birth / post birth recovery

00:46:17 Being a new mom!

01:01:54 Recs of the week

01:07:38 Thanks for listening!!!

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Engagement ring shopping, how we split finances & balancing friends in a relationship Ft. Pete (JW’s Boyfriend) Oct 07, 2024

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On this week's episode, Jordyn Woodruff is joined by her boyfriend, Pete, while Alex Bennett is on maternity leave! In this episode, the couple discusses the process of engagement ring shopping, how they split finances now that they live together, and how they balance friendships while in a relationship. They also talk about lab-grown vs. mined diamonds, how to keep things spicy, and whether they've ever given each other the "ick."

Timestamps:

00:00:00 Welcome back to another episode of Mean Girl Pod!

00:01:05 Roses & thorns of the week

00:12:37 Splitting finances while living together

00:30:42 Balancing time with friends while in a relationship

00:34:10 Engagement ring shopping

00:57:17 Listener question

01:01:08 Recs of the week

01:06:26 Thanks for listening!!!

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Permission to unfollow, body neutrality & why you should always date a guy with sisters with Carly Weinstein Sep 30, 2024

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On this weeks episode, Jordyn Woodruff is joined by Carly Weinstein while Alex Bennett in on maternity leave! In this episode, the girls discuss giving yourself permission to unfollow people who are disturbing your peace, body neutrality vs body positivity & the toxic rise of skinny influencing. Then they discuss burnout, choosing to keep your relationship private on social media & why you should always date a guy with sisters.

Timestamps:

00:00:00 Welcome back to another episode of Mean Girl Pod!

00:05:15 Roses & thorns of the week

00:17:55 Meeting on hinge, keeping relationships private & settling down

00:30:30 The toxic rise of skinny influencing, body neutrality & permission to unfollow

00:43:30 Influencer burnout & getting blasted on the internet

00:53:20 Listener question - breaking up with a friend

00:58:10 Recs

01:02:10 Thanks for listening!!!

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Dating app green flags, Reddit trolls & why we refuse to be the ‘chill girl’ with Katy Bellotte Sep 23, 2024

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On this weeks episode, Jordyn Woodruff is joined by Katy Bellotte while Alex Bennett in on maternity leave! In this episode, the girls break down dating app green flags, reddit trolls and why they REFUSE to be the "Chill Girl." Then they discuss their thoughts on the Hermes bracelets Tarte sent out to influencers, how to balance friends and a boyfriend, and that time JW's boyfriend ate her homework...?

Timestamps:

00:00:00 Welcome back to another episode of Mean Girl Pod!

00:03:45 Roses & Thorns w/ Katy Bellotte

00:14:45 Tarte Cosmetics gifting drama & brand trips

00:23:35 Katy’s rise on social media

00:28:40 Reddit has good parts?!

00:32:30 Dating with intention

00:37:00 Dating app green & red flags

00:49:00 Balancing romantic relationships & friendships

00:55:25 Listener Question: Age gaps in relationships

01:01:00 Recs of the week

01:09:00 WE LOVE YOU GUYS!

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MomTok, the poop theory & AB is having her baby!! Sep 16, 2024

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On this weeks episode, Alex Bennett and Jordyn Woodruff breakdown The Secret Lives Of Mormon wives aka MomTok, The Perfect Couple & Tell Me Lies. Then the girls get into The Poop Theory & Taylor Swift vs Brittany Mahomes. And finally Alex & Jordyn explain what will happen when AB goes on maternity leave because she is having her baby!!!

Timestamps:

00:00:00 Welcome back to another episode of Mean Girl Pod!

00:06:40 Breaking down Secret Lives of Mormon Wives

00:27:20 Alex’s hospital shows

00:33:20 Creepy men at the gym

00:38:15 The poop theory

00:46:05 Taylor Swift and Brittany Mahomes

00:56:48 My ex-fiance blindsided me and broke off our engagement

01:01:56 Recs

01:04:00 AB is going on maternity leave!!!

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Friendship breakups, eating your placenta & is JW moving to ATX?! Sep 09, 2024

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AB & JW ARE BACK TOGETHER! On this weeks episode, Alex Bennett and Jordyn Woodruff discuss friend breakups, if AB is going to eat her placenta & if JW is moving to ATX.

Then Alex and Jordyn discuss their exciting partnership with L’Oreal Paris x Stand Up program where they share how we can all stand up against street harassment together. They discuss what they learned in the training, a time when they have experienced street harassment and how this training will help them standup against street harassment going forward. There’s no excuse for street harassment to continue any longer. Whether you’re someone experiencing harassment or a bystander, it’s so easy to take a stand against street harassment with the 5 D’s. Sign up to learn the tools and skills you need with the short training from L’Oréal Paris & Right to Be at https://bit.ly/3TjlNEs. Hope this training helps you or someone you know to feel more empowered to stand up!

Timestamps:

00:00:00 Welcome back to another episode of Mean Girl Pod!

00:01:40 Is JW moving to Austin?!

00:10:00 AB’s plans for mat leave

00:17:20 Would you eat your placenta?!

00:24:30 Fender bender in Uber

00:27:00 Airplane etiquette pt. 289347

00:33:20 Pumpkin protein coffees

00:35:40 AB got hit in the head

00:36:40 L’Oreal Paris x Stand Up program

00:41:00 AITA for telling my friend she’s acting like a victim?!

00:46:15 Birthday trip with old “friends”

00:56:30 Recs

01:04:04 LOVE YOU GUYS!

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AB's due date, public toilets & dating your friend’s ex’s Sep 02, 2024

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AB HAS A DUE DATE!! On this weeks episode, Alex Bennett and Jordyn Woodruff discuss when AB is having her baby, if its disgusting to sit on public toilet seats and if its ok to date your friends ex.

Timestamps:

00:00:00 - Water Heater Woes

00:04:04 - Weekend in the Hamptons and the Joy of Having a Car

00:08:07 - Induction Date and Birth Plan

00:12:07 - Bamboo Pajamas and Hospital Preparations

00:16:14 - Planning for the Big Day

00:20:02 - Interior Design Taste and Nursery Decoration

00:24:07 - The Bare Bum Debate

00:27:55 - The Inclusive Community at Anytime Fitness

00:31:54 - Irrational Fear of Stalking and Twister

00:35:49 - The Curious Case of Hie and Sophia

00:39:55 - The Bachelorette Drama

00:43:41 - Handling a Dating Situation

00:47:27 - Settling and Following Your Gut

00:51:08 - Seeking clarification on the ex-husband

00:55:11 - Relationship Drama and Book Recommendations

00:59:07 - The Joys of Reading Fiction

01:02:46 - Introduction to Mean Girl Pod

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Our AI babies, Halley Kate vs. Sophia La Corte & losing friends over a guy Aug 26, 2024

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Alex Bennett and Jordyn Woodruff discuss the Halley Kate vs Sophia La Corte TikTok drama and why girls need to stop allowing guys to get in the way of friendships. Then JW uses AI to see what her / Pete and AB / Harrison’s future babies will look like, chat shitty friends and debate if it’s better to have a planned or surprise future engagement ring.

Timestamps:

00:00:00 - Frustration with Lack of Planning

00:04:29 - Bachelorette Party Planning and Frustrations

00:08:36 - AI Baby Photo Results

00:13:27 - Hair Detox and the Importance of Cleansing

00:18:20 - Capsized Boat Tragedy

00:22:53 - Meeting the Parents

00:27:23 - Dealing with Apartment Flooding

00:31:54 - Drama in the Hal Kate and Sophia L Cour Saga

00:36:28 - The consequences of online actions

00:40:48 - Lessons from High School Drama

00:45:10 - The Importance of Balance in Relationships

00:49:43 - Living a Life Together and Apart

00:53:55 - Designing the Engagement Ring

00:58:31 - Dealing with a Selfish Friend

01:02:32 - The Heavy Load in a Friendship

01:06:34 - Dealing with a Draining Friend

01:11:04 - Mean Girl Pod Theme Song

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I thought my boyfriend died, Love Island drama, & do guys get the ick? Aug 19, 2024

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Alex Bennett and Jordyn Woodruff discuss what gives guys the ICK, Love Island UK & US drama and JW thought her boyfriend died?? Then the girls discuss the ‘For You’ theory, if comfort in their relationship ever scares them & if it’s ok to date your friends ex.

Timestamps:

00:00:00 - The Demure Trend

00:04:25 - Screen Time and Parenting

00:08:53 - An Anxious Wait

00:13:19 - Love Island and the Kardashians

00:17:26 - Love Island's Breakup

00:21:30 - The Reality of Situations

00:25:32 - The Debate Over Booth vs Chair Seating

00:29:36 - Pregnancy Nesting

00:34:23 - Living Conditions in Fraternity Houses

00:38:29 - Comfortable but Anxious in a Stable Life

00:42:57 - Embracing the Chaoticness

00:47:06 - Choosing what works for you

00:51:11 - Dogs' Unconditional Love

00:55:22 - Toned Deaf Response to a Sensitive Topic

00:59:22 - Navigating the Past with an Ex-Friend

01:03:30 - Should I Go on a Second Date?

01:07:38 - Introduction to the Mean Girl Pod

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Toxic skinny influencing, AB's baby shower & political differences in relationships Aug 12, 2024

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Alex Bennett and Jordyn Woodruff deep dive into the toxic rise of skinny influencing, why JW did NOT go to AB's baby shower & how to communicate with your partner when you have different political opinions. Then the girls discuss how AB shaves while pregnant, JWs hampton weekend and love island.

Timestamps:

00:00:00 Welcome back to another episode of Mean Girl Pod!!

00:02:55 AB and JW’s “rose & thorn” of the week

00:17:36 Why didn’t JW go to AB’s baby shower?!

00:22:30 It’s weird to put an emoji over your baby’s face

00:25:30 Will AB’s baby be a virgo or a libra?!

00:31:15 It Ends With Us drama

00:40:00 Postpartum spa day

00:42:30 Going to the Hamptons as a 29 year old

00:45:40 AB is driving everywhere

00:47:10 The toxic rise of skinny influencing

00:57:45 Olympics updates

01:01:55 Listener Question: Political differences in relationships

01:13:38 Our recs

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