Two Parents & A Podcast

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The 5 Biggest Surprises of Being First-Time Parents Sep 25, 2025

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This week on Two Parents & A Podcast — we’re breaking down the 5 BIGGEST surprises of being first-time parents. **BEFORE WE GET INTO IT - WE’RE SORRY THERE’S NO VIDEO!!! (We had a power outage with like 5 mins left in the episode and we could only recover the audio)**

Back to the surprises - from the breastfeeding journey to how quickly you adapt (yes, you can change a diaper in the back of a car), we’re sharing the unexpected lessons and little joys we’ve learned in year one. We also cover the stuff no one tells you: toys are overrated, your capacity for love grows in ways you never imagined, and finding community is just as important as anything else.

Before the big list, we’re talking first birthday parties (and Canadian Thanksgiving?!), kids at weddings, a quick etiquette lesson, and our official top 3 restaurants in the U.S. Later: a debate about whether you should pre-toast French toast (a note from Jules: “NO!!!”), the hot take that parents with 4 kids are actually LESS stressed, and a PSA on the biggest choking risks for kids.

LOVE YOU GUYS!!!

Timestamps:

00:00:00 Welcome back to Two Parents & A Podcast!

00:00:48 Trying something new with workouts

00:04:03 A look inside Harrison’s brain

00:07:38 First birthday party, Canadian Thanksgiving & kids at weddings (continued)

00:16:28 A quick etiquette lesson

00:18:42 Top 3 restaurants in the U.S.

00:20:54 Our top 5 surprises of parenting so far

00:47:20 Should you pre-toast French toast? 🤔

00:50:12 Things We DMed Each Other: Parents with 4 kids are less stressed

00:52:34 This Week I Learned: The biggest choking risks for kids

00:56:08 LOVE YOU GUYS!

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first-time parenting surprises, parenting podcast, Alex Bennett, Harrison Fugman, Two Parents and a Podcast, breastfeeding journey, parenting lessons, partner support, capacity for love, adapting as new parents, parenting community, baby’s first year, toys overrated, parenting hacks, Canadian Thanksgiving, kids at weddings, choking hazards kids, family etiquette, best restaurants USA, French toast debate

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Engagement Q&A: Proposal details, wedding plans & our thoughts on prenups Sep 22, 2025

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This week on Two Parents & A Podcast — we’re answering ALL of your engagement questions! From the story behind Harrison’s proposal book (and where he actually got it) to what life feels like now that we’re officially engaged, we’re giving you the full play-by-play.

We get into the juicy topics you guys asked about: our updated thoughts on a prenup, whether Alex will legally change her last name, and how we handled judgment around having a baby before marriage.

Plus, the wedding talk — what kind of wedding we’re planning (traditional? city hall? somewhere in-between?), if we’ll invite kids (other than Tate), our one non-negotiable detail (spoiler alert: mine is CAKE), and whether there will actually be a bridal party / groomsmen.

Basically, nothing’s off-limits this week… if you asked it, we answered it :)

LOVE YOU GUYS!

Timestamps:

00:00:00 Welcome back to Two Parents & A Podcast!

00:01:50 The story behind the proposal book (and where Harrison got it)

00:05:34 Does anything feel different now that we’re engaged?

00:10:04 Updated thoughts on a prenup

00:14:24 Will Alex legally change her last name?

00:15:07 Handling judgment about having a baby before marriage

00:17:55 Was it hard not being married while raising a baby? (Insurance, logistics, etc.)

00:22:10 What type of wedding are we planning? (Traditional, city hall, or in-between?)

00:27:40 Our thoughts on inviting kids other than Tate to the wedding

00:30:32 The one non-negotiable detail for our wedding

00:32:03 Bridal party & groomsmen — will we have them?

00:35:00 LOVE YOU GUYS!

#twoparentsandapod

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We're engaged!!! Sep 18, 2025

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This week on Two Parents & A Podcast — WE’RE ENGAGED!!! From the full play-by-play of how it all went down, to how Harrison picked the ring, to how we celebrated after — we’re so excited to finally share all the details with you guys!!! (And yes… if you saw that girl on TikTok talking about the “engaged influencer,” that was us 😂). We’re gonna do a Q&A on Monday so drop every and all engagement question below!!!

In Things We DMed Each Other, we’re breaking down when women feel the most stressed (science says it’s exactly when you’d think) and sharing some parenting pro tips we think are total game-changers. And of course, we couldn’t wrap up without a Bicker of the Week — this time, it’s all about whether you should wash clothes before wearing them (shocking no one, we have very different takes).

LOVE YOU GUYS — thanks for being part of this wild, wonderful ride with us!

Timestamps:

00:00:00 Welcome back to Two Parents & A Podcast!

00:02:18 The story of our engagement

00:11:43 How Harrison picked the ring (+ ring details)

00:15:36 How we celebrated after the proposal

00:23:55 Does anyone else hate the word fiancé?!

00:25:00 Men’s wedding band thoughts

00:26:45 Things We DMed Each Other: When women experience the highest levels of stress

00:33:15 Things We DMed Each Other: Parenting pro tips

00:41:50 Bicker of the Week: Do you wash clothes before wearing them?

00:46:43 “Try again” proposals

00:48:15 LOVE YOU GUYS!

#twoparentsandapod

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[UNRELEASED EPISODE] We recorded everything we were feeling the night before birth Sep 15, 2025

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This week on Two Parents & A Podcast, we’re doing something a little different… we’re releasing a (previously unreleased) episode we recorded ONE YEAR AGO, the night before Tate was born. We tried to capture every thought, fear, and feeling leading up to the biggest moment of our lives—and answer the most asked questions we were getting at the time!!!

In this time capsule of a conversation, we share why we decided to schedule an induction, what we’d tell ourselves at the start of pregnancy, and our #1 piece of advice for anyone just beginning their pregnancy journey. We talk pregnancy food craving eras (lol), regrets, whether to put your baby on social media, and how we landed on Tate’s name (kind of). Plus, we guess what we thought birth and life post-baby would look like.

Re-listening a year later was surreal, and we’re so excited for you guys to hear it. THANK YOU GUYS for being part of this journey from the very beginning—this one’s special :)

LOVE YOU GUYS!

Timestamps:

00:00:00 Welcome back to Two Parents & A Podcast

00:01:08 We recorded everything we were feeling the night before birth [unreleased from a year ago!]

00:10:53 Why we decided to schedule an induction

00:15:56 What we’d tell ourselves at the start of pregnancy

00:20:17 Our #1 piece of advice for those just starting their pregnancy journey

00:23:50 My pregnancy food craving eras

00:28:40 Our biggest pregnancy regret

00:32:56 Deciding whether to put the baby on social media

00:36:28 How we chose our baby’s name

00:37:27 Joining the #GirlDad club

00:42:36 What I think the birth process will be like

00:46:35 How we think life will change post-baby

00:50:47 LOVE YOU GUYS!

#twoparentsandapod

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1 year of parenting: best advice, favorite baby products & hardest moments Sep 11, 2025

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This week on Two Parents & A Podcast, we’re looking back on our first year as parents (Tate is 1 in T-1 week!!!). From the best and hardest moments to the products we swear by (and the ones we regret buying), we’re breaking down everything we’ve learned over the past 12 months.

Plus, we get into food under one year old, the advice we wish we had about breastfeeding and pumping (PS im officially done!!!!) , and what helped us thrive year one as a couple.

And of course, the fun stuff: in Things We DMed - a high school’s “Rejection Therapy” assignment (yes, kids literally asking to do the chicken dance for free food) and the frat prank that convinced a pledge he won the $1.8 billion Powerball (best prank ever or is this just mean??). And in This Week We Learned: “placebo sleep” is actually a thing… and it might change the way you think about a bad night’s sleep.

WE LOVE YOU GUYS! So glad to be doing this parenting thing with all of you!!!

Timestamps:

00:00:00 Welcome back to Two Parents & A Podcast
00:01:30 Why parents count baby age in months (and now we get it)
00:03:37 I’m officially done pumping!!!
00:08:08 The best parenting moment of year one
00:10:00 The hardest (worst) moment of the first year
00:12:42 Our baby’s favorite toy of the year
00:14:20 The most useless baby toy we bought
00:17:58 The most surprising thing about year one of parenting
00:19:52 Best baby product that saved us this year
00:21:46 Biggest buyer’s remorse purchase
00:24:14 The most underrated baby item parents should know about
00:25:54 Our #1 piece of advice for new parents after one year
00:27:43 Our experience with food under one year old
00:31:57 Breastfeeding and pumping advice we wish we had
00:35:03 Relationship advice for surviving year one with a baby
00:38:02 Final thoughts on our first year of parenting

00:43:26 Things We DMed Each Other: “Rejection Therapy” high school class
00:45:00 Things We DMed Each Other: $1.8 billion Powerball prank
00:48:23 Things We Learned This Week: Placebo sleep

00:49:56 LOVE YOU GUYS!

#twoparentsandapod

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Baby Gut Health Expert: What every parent should know about gut health, immunity & nutrition (with Dr. Stephanie Culler) Sep 07, 2025

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This week on Two Parents & A Podcast, we’re joined by Dr. Stephanie Culler — a microbiome scientist and baby gut health expert — to talk about one of the most important (and overlooked (like seriously we had no clue!!!)) parts of raising healthy kids: the gut.

Dr. Culler breaks down what gut health actually is, why so many babies are born missing critical microbes, and what that means for things like chronic illness, food allergies, eczema, and even obesity later in life. Dr. Culler shares what parents can do in the first 1,000 days (from pregnancy through toddlerhood) to set their child up for lifelong health, from everyday food choices to the role of antibiotics, and how her groundbreaking study revealed that most babies around the world lack the microbes they need.

We also get into practical solutions — like how parents can help restore those microbes through Persephone’s new infant & toddler synbiotic (or any pre/probiotic!!!) — plus the foods to focus on (and avoid), and why gut health should be part of every child’s standard care.

If you’re curious about how to give your baby the healthiest start possible, this one’s packed with insights you won’t want to miss.

LOVE YOU GUYS!

Timestamps:

00:00:00 Welcome back to Two Parents & A Podcast!

00:02:07 Meet Dr. Stephanie Culler (Microbiome Scientist)

00:03:05 What is gut health—and why it matters for families

00:06:30 The current state of kids’ health in the U.S.— chronic illness, food allergies, eczema & obesity

00:10:50 The #1 thing parents can do to help kids live healthier lives

00:13:58 My Baby Biome study reveals a shocking global trend: most babies lack key gut microbes for lifelong health

00:19:34 How do we get babies this bacteria back? Introducing Persephone’s infant & toddler synbiotic

00:29:00 Building a better baby gut: recommended foods & foods to avoid

00:33:00 How antibiotics affect gut health in babies & kids (as early as during pregnancy)

00:38:00 Just how important is gut health for kids?—and making it standard of care

00:41:48 LOVE YOU GUYS!

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Parenting classes, baby names & is breakfast actually the most important meal of the day?! Sep 04, 2025

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This week on Two Parents & A Podcast, we’re asking the big parenting (and life) questions: should parenting education be required for every new mom and dad? Why is it so hard to name your kid? And… is breakfast really the most important meal of the day?? (do you guys know where this actually came from??). Before that, we’re debating when fall actually starts (September? weather? football?) and how football culture completely changes once you have kids. Plus, an “Unknown Number: The High School Catfish” review (this story is INSANE), and we’re back with more ads that have shaped US culture. And in Things We DMed: is AI really the future of dating apps (yes - according to the Bumble founder), and what happens when you cut ultra-processed foods for a month? (+ a practical tip!) LOVE YOU GUYS!!! Timestamps: 00:00:00 Welcome back to Two Parents & A Podcast! 00:00:49 Should parenting education be required for every new mom and dad? 00:03:44 Why is it so hard to name your child? 00:06:45 When does Autumn/Fall start for you? 00:09:55 How football culture shifts once you have kids 00:16:48 “Unknown Number: The High School Catfish” Review 00:22:26 In The Comments: Ads that shaped our culture pt. 2 00:30:00 Things We DMed Eachother: Bumble founder suggests AI is the future of dating apps 00:35:40 Things We DMed Eachother: “We went off ultra-processed foods for a month—here’s what really happened” #twoparentsandapod --------------------------------------------------------------- Thank you to our sponsors this week: *GOODLES: Trust us, you need some GOODLES mac & cheese in your life! Pick up GOODLES on your next shopping trip—it’s available nationwide at Target and Walmart, plus many other major grocery stores and retailers. And don’t forget the new single serve cups! *Hers: Start your initial free online visit today at https://www.forhers.com/ALEX for your personalized weight loss treatment options. Hers Weight Loss is not available everywhere. Compounded products are not FDA-approved or verified for safety, effectiveness, or quality. Prescription required. Restrictions apply. Wegovy® and Ozempic® are not compounded. Actual price depends on product and plan purchased. *Hungryroot: For a limited time get 40% off your first box PLUS get a free item in every box for life. Go to https://www.Hungryroot.com/TWOPARENTS and use code TWOPARENTS --------------------------------------------------------------- Listen to the pod on YouTube/Spotify/Apple: https://www.youtube.com/@twoparentsandapod https://open.spotify.com/show/7BxuZnHmNzOX9MdnzyU4bD?si=5e715ebaf9014fac https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/two-parents-a-podcast/id1737442386 --------------------------------------------------------------- Follow Two Parents & A Podcast: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/twoparentsandapod TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@twoparentsandapod Follow Alex Bennett: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/justalexbennett TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@justalexbennett Follow Harrison Fugman: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/harrisonfugman TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@harrisonfugman --------------------------------------------------------------- Powered by: Just Media House – https://www.justmediahouse.com/ --------------------------------------------------------------- Key words: alex bennett, harrison fugman, justalexbennett, two parents and a podcast, parenting classes, parenting education, baby names, hardest part of naming a baby, football culture with kids, fall vs autumn, high school catfish review, ads that shaped our culture, ultra processed foods, bumble ai dating apps, relationship podcast, parenting podcast, new parents advice

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Child Development Expert: How to raise good humans, teach critical thinking & avoid parental burnout Aug 31, 2025

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This week on Two Parents & A Podcast, we sit down with Dr. Aliza Pressman (developmental psychologist, co-founder of Mount Sinai Parenting Center, host of the Raising Good Humans podcast & author of The 5 Principles of Parenting: Your Essential Guide to Raising Good Humans).

From Dr. Aliza’s five core principles that every parent should know, to how to actually teach kids critical thinking, Aliza shares her science-backed advice for raising good humans in today’s world. We also dig into gentle parenting (and her honest take on it), the biggest mistake parents make, and what to do when you feel parental burnout creeping in.

If you’ve ever wondered how to raise thoughtful, resilient kids and stay sane in the process — this one’s for you :-)

LOVE YOU GUYS!

00:00:00 Welcome back to Two Parents & A Podcast!

00:00:15 Meet Dr. Aliza Pressman (developmental psychologist, author, mom & more!)

00:03:24 Dr. Aliza’s 5 Principles of Parenting explained

00:12:48 Putting the 5 principles into everyday parenting

00:30:45 Dr. Aliza’s #1 piece of parenting advice

00:33:45 The biggest mistake most parents make

00:36:56 Dr. Aliza’s honest take on gentle parenting

00:39:06 How to avoid parental burnout

00:47:27 Naming emotions & “closing the loop” with your kids

00:56:11 Understanding (and embracing) your child’s temperament

00:59:40 How taking care of yourself makes you a better parent

01:02:55 LOVE YOU GUYS!

#twoparentsandapod

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Push presents, ‘pregnancy robots’ & the male loneliness epidemic Aug 28, 2025

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This week on Two Parents & A Podcast, we’re letting Harrison in on the “girls’ dinner” conversations. Women in menopause can still get pregnant?! The world’s first pregnancy robot is here?! And the most out-of-the-box push present ideas… (He genuinely didn’t understand how we got here, but that’s just girls’ dinner for you.) That led us straight into the “male loneliness epidemic” (have you guys heard of this??) and what we think could actually help. Before that, we kicked things off with the best new-mom advice I ever got (professional family photos—life-changing), why I caved on Tate’s first birthday party (I swore we weren’t doing it), and the “Chief of Flights” parenting hack (one owns the trip there vs. the trip back). And for the fun stuff: culture-shifting marketing campaigns (Gillette basically invented leg shaving??) and a classic Bicker of the Week: is it actually legal to turn left on red?! (I had NO idea.) LOVE YOU GUYS!!! Timestamps: 00:00:00 Welcome back to Two Parents & A Podcast! 00:00:46 The new-mom advice I’ll never forget (professional family photos) 00:06:00 I changed my mind (we’re having a 1st birthday party) 00:12:09 Parenting hack: “Chief of Flights” (who owns the trip there vs. back) 00:15:10 Can women in menopause still get pregnant with IVF? 00:24:00 China builds the world’s first ‘pregnancy robot’ 00:33:30 5 push presents you’ve never heard of 00:41:33 Our thoughts on the ‘male loneliness epidemic’ 00:50:10 Things We DMed Eachother: Gillette & culture-shifting campaigns 00:54:18 Bicker of the Week: Is it legal to turn left on red? 00:56:00 LOVE YOU GUYS! #twoparentsandapod --------------------------------------------------------------- Thank you to our sponsors this week: * ZipRecruiter: Experience hiring speed AND quality — with ZipRecruiter. Go to https://www.ZipRecruiter.com/ALEX right now to try it for free! *Nurture Life: For 55% off your order + FREE shipping, head to https://www.NurtureLife.com/TWOPARENTS and use code TWOPARENTS. *Cozy Earth: Upgrade your summer. Go to https://www.cozyearth.com/TWOPARENTS for up to 40% off best-selling temperature-regulating sheets, apparel, and more. --------------------------------------------------------------- Listen to the pod on YouTube/Spotify/Apple: https://www.youtube.com/@twoparentsandapod https://open.spotify.com/show/7BxuZnHmNzOX9MdnzyU4bD?si=5e715ebaf9014fac https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/two-parents-a-podcast/id1737442386 --------------------------------------------------------------- Follow Two Parents & A Podcast: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/twoparentsandapod TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@twoparentsandapod Follow Alex Bennett: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/justalexbennett TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@justalexbennett Follow Harrison Fugman: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/harrisonfugman TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@harrisonfugman --------------------------------------------------------------- Powered by: Just Media House – https://www.justmediahouse.com/ --------------------------------------------------------------- Key words: alex bennett, justalexbennett, harrison fugman, two parents and a podcast, push presents, unique push present ideas, pregnancy robot, IVF after menopause, male loneliness epidemic, parenting hacks, chief of flights parenting tip, first birthday party planning, new mom advice, professional family photos, culture shifting marketing campaigns, gillette ad history, relationship podcast, parenting podcast

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Poppi founders on marriage, parenting & building a 2 billion-dollar brand (without raising entitled kids) Aug 24, 2025

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This week on Two Parents & A Podcast, we’re joined by Allison & Stephen Ellsworth — founders of Poppi (yes, that billion-dollar soda brand you see everywhere right now). We talk about their journey from quitting corporate jobs to building a beverage empire, what life looked like before Poppi, and how they balance entrepreneurship with parenting.

We get into all the good stuff: what it’s like working with your spouse (including their biggest fight) to how they’re raising kids without entitlement (and gamifying chores so kids actually learn the value of money). Plus, the advice they’d give their younger selves.

And of course, a little chaos as always — Allison & Stephen brought a Bicker of the Week (should downtime be scheduled on vacation?) and a final big question: are they proud of themselves?

LOVE YOU GUYS!

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Allison and Stephen pitched SHARK TANK 7 years ago as Mother Beverage (then renamed Poppi) and they landed a deal with our guest Shark that day Rohan Oza. Allison returns on SHARK TANK this time as a guest Shark, crossing the rug to join the panel of Sharks due to her success with Poppi. The new 17th season premieres on Wed, Sept 24 on ABC on a new night/time (Wednesdays at 10pm ET/9 CT).

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Timestamps:

00:00:00 Welcome back to Two Parents & a Podcast!

00:01:10 Meet Allison & Stephen Ellsworth (founders of Poppi)

00:03:39 Life before Poppi

00:05:55 Quitting corporate jobs to build a beverage empire

00:10:46 Parenting while building a business (how to balance it all)

00:14:58 Allison & Stephen’s advice for parents starting a new venture

00:17:20 Working with your spouse (biggest fight & lessons learned)

00:31:23 Raising kids without entitlement

00:34:17 Gamifying chores & teaching kids the value of money

00:42:40 The advice they’d give their younger selves

00:56:43 Bicker of the Week (primary bedroom, scheduled downtime)

01:00:10 Behind the Alix Earle x Poppi partnership

01:04:40 Taking on investors & scaling a 2 billion-dollar business

01:07:57 Are Allison & Stephen proud of themselves?!

01:12:45 LOVE YOU GUYS!

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