Two Parents & A Podcast

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Power dynamics in relationships, weaning from breastfeeding & parenting near family Aug 21, 2025

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This week on Two Parents & A Podcast, we’re diving into power dynamics in relationships (we call them power points - Jules thought we were talking about Microsoft LMAO), weaning from breastfeeding (T-4 weeks), and what it’s like parenting near family (spoiler alert: we’re sleeping!!)

Before all that - Air Canada flight attendants were striking (yes, we’re still in Vancouver), and we’ve got some updated Canada recs for your next trip (don’t worry, no chains this time… maybe). Then get into the whole process of weaning from breastfeeding/pumping (and if it’s the final frontier to feel like yourself again postpartum).

Plus: the age-old stain debate (are you a blotter or a rubber?), Skechers made a shoe with a secret AirTag pocket (actually kind of genius - but the internet is mad), a Ryanair flight meltdown over a crying baby, and the kids’ product that somehow reinvented the landline. Oh, and wait until you hear about the subscription service that had us in shock (mostly because like can we stop making a subscription for everything!!!?).

LOVE YOU GUYS!!!

Timestamps:

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

00:02:04 Why were air Canada flight attendants striking?

00:07:59 Parenting with family nearby

00:12:24 Weaning from breastfeeding/pumping

00:18:02 Alex’s updated Vancouver recs

00:23:14 Power dynamics in a relationship

00:35:03 Bicker of the Week: Should you blot or rub a stain?

00:38:09 Things We DMed Eachother: New Skechers shoe has hidden AirTag pocket

00:41:40 Things We DMed Eachother: Ryanair Flight goes off the rails after crying baby sparks brawl

00:46:03 Kids Product of the Week: Tin Can - The Landline, Reinvented for Kids

00:48:55 Brain Break: We can’t believe there’s a subscription for THIS?!

00:50:12 LOVE YOU GUYS!

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Relationship expert: The mental load moms carry, its impact on marriage & what to do about it Aug 17, 2025

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This week on Two Parents & A Podcast, we sit down with Dr. Morgan Cutlip (PhD in Psychology, relationship expert & author of ‘A Better Share: How Couples Can Tackle the Mental Load for More Fun, Less Resentment, and Great Sex’) to talk all things love, parenting, and partnership.

From the invisible mental load moms carry (and how it can silently kill your relationship) to why weekly marriage meetings actually work (and how to have them!!!), Dr. Morgan shares her research + real-life advice for building a relationship that thrives after kids. We also get into initiative, resentment, and her #1 secret for a long + happy marriage.

If you’ve ever felt like you’re carrying too much, wondering how to bring it up without starting World War III, or just looking for ways to reconnect with your partner—this one’s for you :-)

LOVE YOU GUYS!

Timestamps:

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

00:00:12 Meet Dr. Morgan Cutlip (PhD in Psychology, author and relationship expert0

00:07:15 Is mom’s happiness is the key to your child's happiness?

00:13:32 What is the "mental load" and how is mismanaging it killing your relationship?

00:20:04 How to bring up the mental load conversation without starting a fight

00:25:50 The importance of a weekly relationship meeting

00:33:31 The importance of taking initiative in relationships

00:40:12 The #1 thing you need for a long and happy marriage

00:47:50 LOVE YOU GUYS!

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Benefits of family mealtime, baby shower do's & don'ts & the Karen Read trial Aug 14, 2025

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This week on Two Parents & A Podcast, we’re diving into the benefits of family dinner (we’re feeling VALIDATED), baby shower do’s and don’ts (including one MAJOR mistake we made), and an in-depth review of the Karen Read trial (yep, you read that right).

Before all that… we’re in Vancouver!!!! Our FIRST international episode (unless someone digs up that one from the lost files). Harrison rapid-fires his travel recs to help YOU plan your next trip (sorry in advance—he named a chain lol). We also get into how our parents’ habits shaped us, the joy of Sunday night dinners, and a new rule that has completely SAVED movie night.

Then the fun stuff—our picks for the absolute BEST gifts for new moms (the last one may surprise you). And in Things We DMed: the most attractive (and unattractive) hobbies a man can have, plus… Gen Z is apparently sucking on WHAT?!

OK LOVE YOU GUYS!!!

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

00:04:02 Rapid-fire Vancouver recommendations for your next trip

00:07:05 Our craziest airport horror stories

00:12:32 How your parents’ habits shape who you are today

00:14:40 Sunday night family dinner

00:20:15 Our thoughts on the Karen Read trial

00:27:15 New rule that solved our movie night problem

00:31:46 Baby shower do's and don'ts

00:37:33 The absolute best gifts for new moms

00:47:45 The most attractive (and unattractive) hobbies a man can have 00:52:00 Gen Z's new anxiety trend: PACIFIERS?!

00:52:50 #1 parenting hack: family dinners

00:55:08 THANK YOU FOR LISTENING!!!

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Lactation expert: The 'Breast is Best' debate, increasing milk supply & postpartum mental health Aug 10, 2025

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This week, we are joined by a lactation expert to talk about all things breastfeeding. Naiomi Catron is an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), former labor & delivery nurse, and author of Milk’D: Finding Your Flow In The First Weeks of Breastfeeding.

We kick things off with the most common breastfeeding mistake Naomi sees new moms make (and how to fix it), plus how to maximize your milk production in those first days after birth (spoiler alert: it involves a plastic spoon!?).

Naiomi tells us the difference between breast milk and formula (and the point that “breast is best” totally MISSES). She also answer whether or not “just one drop” of breast milk is beneficial for a newborn.

From pacifiers to the best ways to increase milk supply to when you can finally drop that middle-of-the-night pumping session — Naomi has the answers. Plus, a personal favorite - she shares the role dads can play in making the whole breastfeeding process easier.

Whether you’re pregnant, in the thick of it, or just curious about the science and strategy behind feeding a newborn, this episode is full of the kind of no-BS, expert-informed advice every parent needs to hear.

Timestamps:

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

00:01:45 Introducing Naomi Catron, Lactation Expert (RNC-OB, IBCLC)

00:02:24 Breastfeeding mistakes: What is the most common mistake new moms make?

00:06:48 How to maximize breast milk production when your baby is born

00:10:24 Newborn milk needs: How much milk does a newborn baby really need?

00:13:13 Breast milk vs. formula: The breastfeeding vs. formula debate

00:21:02 Is one drop of breast milk really beneficial for a baby? Breast milk benefits

00:22:12 Pacifiers and breastfeeding: Should a breastfeeding baby be given a pacifier?

00:24:32 Empowering moms: Your baby, your boobs, you're the boss

00:26:38 The best way to increase milk supply

00:34:00 Pumping and supply: Dropping the middle of the night pumping session

00:40:41 Breastfeeding vs. pumping: Which is better for mom/baby?

00:47:59 Latching and switching breasts: How to know when to switch sides

00:50:10 Dad's role in breastfeeding: How can dads support their breastfeeding partner?

00:59:30 Thank you for listening!

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Home splurges, baby showers & FAFO parenting Aug 07, 2025

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This week on Two Parents & A Podcast, we’re talking house upgrades (sorry Jules), hosting duties, and FAFO parenting (is anyone else seeing this EVERYWHERE?). We kick things off with a travel insurance debate (is it a scam or are we just unlucky?), a pilot who called in “not feeling it,” and a quick convo about why no one trusts the media anymore 😬

In our house update, we break down where we’re splurging vs. saving (somehow both at the same time), review Flock’s new turkey bacon jerky (no free ads LMAO), and share a “pinch me” moment from this week around the neighborhood.

We’re also hosting a baby shower (surprise - the neighbors are having a baby!!!!!)— and this is gonna be fun (there will be beer in bay bottles). Plus, I reflect on my breastfeeding & pumping journey (spoiler alert: Sunday’s episode is a lactation consultant!!), and we wrap with Things We DMed Each Other: adult Happy Meals (yes, really) and our take on the FAFO school of parenting.

OK LOVE YOU GUYS!!!

Timestamps:

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

00:03:42 Bicker of the Week: Is travel insurance worth it in 2025?

00:07:17 Pilot refuses to fly because he was ‘just not feeling it’

00:14:40 Why no one trusts the media anymore

00:17:04 House Update: Saving vs. splurging

00:27:23 Turkey bacon jerky review (#NoFreeAds LMAO)

00:35:00 Neighborhood activities

00:37:45 We’re hosting a baby shower!

00:47:15 Breastfeeding/pumping journey reflection

00:55:51 Things We DMed Eachother: McDonald’s Adult Happy Meals

01:00:05 Things We DMed Eachother: FAFO parenting

01:03:40 LOVE YOU GUYS!

#twoparentsandapod

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Colton Underwood & Jordan C. Brown on male infertility, IVF & daddyhood Aug 03, 2025

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This week on Two Parents & A Podcast, we’re joined by the Brown-Underwoods: Colton Underwood (former Bachelor, NFL alum, podcast host, and media personality) and his husband Jordan C. Brown (podcaster & soon-to-be-retired political strategist). SUCH a fun double date! We cover it all: their love story, male infertility (including sperm rehab?!), IVF, and the wild ride of planning a birth via surrogate. We also ask the big questions like—did they choose their baby’s gender? Will they have more kids? (AND who’s the better driver???). Plus: night nurses, sleep training, screen time (really ALL OUR USUALS) + whether their son will play football (the answer might surprise you), and a fun round of The New Parents Game. And don’t forget to check out Colton’s brand new show Are You My First?, premiering Monday, August 18, on Hulu in the U.S. and Disney+ internationally —we can confirm: it’s GONNA BE GOOD. LOVE YOU GUYS! Timestamps: 00:00:00 Welcome back to Two Parents & A Podcast! 00:00:30 Why you shouldn’t tell people your baby name choice 00:04:53 Introduction to Colton Underwood & Jordan C. Brown 00:10:48 Colton & Jordan’s love story 00:18:25 Did Colton & Jordan choose the gender of their baby? 00:19:22 Male infertility & sperm rehab 00:23:25 The IVF & surrogacy process 00:26:13 Colton & Jordan’s birth plan 00:28:12 Will Colton & Jordan have more kids? 00:35:30 The digital lives of children: technology, screentime & AI 00:45:00 Bicker of the Week: Who’s the better driver?! 00:47:50 Autonomous vehicles & AI cont’d 00:53:20 Colton & Jordan’s biggest parenting splurge: night nurse & sleep training 00:57:37 Colton & Jordan’s #1 recommendation for new parents 01:00:55 The New Parents Game 01:03:46 Will Colton & Jordan’s son be allowed to play football? 01:05:42 Colton’s biggest learning from his time on reality TV 01:09:03 LOVE YOU GUYS! #twoparentsandapod ---------------------------------------------------------------- Thank you to our sponsors this week: * Greenlight: Don’t wait to teach your kids real-world money skills—start your risk-free Greenlight trial today at https://www.greenlight.com/TWOPARENTS. * Magic Spoon: Get $5 off your next order at https://www.MagicSpoon.com/TWOPARENTS or look for Magic Spoon on Amazon or in your nearest grocery store. * ZipRecruiter: Experience hiring speed AND quality — with ZipRecruiter. Go to https://www.ZipRecruiter.com/ALEX right now to try it for free! ---------------------------------------------------------------- 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 Follow our guests: Colton Underwood | https://www.instagram.com/coltonunderwood Jordan C. Brown | https://www.instagram.com/jordancbrown_ ---------------------------------------------------------------- Powered by: Just Media House – https://www.justmediahouse.com/ ----------------------------------------------------------------

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Healthy relationship habits for new parents, postpartum depression & kindergarten cutoffs Jul 31, 2025

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This week on Two Parents & A Podcast, we’re sharing the relationship habits that have actually helped us (and YOU GUYS) stay connected as new parents — from daily 15-minute check-ins to remembering not to “talk through” your baby. We also talk about what it really means to support your partner through postpartum depression, and how we need to try going to bed at the same time (apparently this is a thing a lot of you guys do??).

Before that, we dive into kindergarten cutoff dates (is it better to be old or young for your grade??), the great Diet Coke vs. Diet Pepsi debate, and our first ever MOVIE NIGHT REVIEW of Happy Gilmore 2. Plus, the new “fridge cigarettes” meme and a little closet clean-out convo (Harrison might need to watch the Marie Kondo show??).

In Things We DMed Each Other, we’re taking on the hotel industry (check-in at 4pm, check-out at 11am? Really??) and decoding Gen Z’s newest phone greeting trend.

WE LOVE YOU GUYS!

Timestamps:

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

00:00:45 Closet cleanout: How do you decide what you keep and what goes?

00:05:13 Movie night: Happy Gilmore 2

00:10:43 Have you heard of a ‘fridge cigarette’?

00:15:18 Bicker of the Week: Diet Coke vs. Diet Pepsi

00:18:38 Kindergarten cutoff dates

00:24:28 Keeping your relationship healthy as new parents

00:25:02 Healthy relationships habit: 15 minutes per day to connect

00:28:08 Healthy relationships habit: Greeting your partner first

00:31:58 Healthy relationships habit: Meeting checklist

00:37:46 Healthy relationships habit: Ask for help & know it will be heard

00:39:43 Healthy relationships habit: Going to bed at the same time

00:46:19 Healthy relationships habit: Don’t keep score

00:47:30 Healthy relationships habit: Don’t talk through your baby

00:49:25 Healthy relationships habit: Supporting your partner with postpartum depression

00:58:45 Things We DMed eachother: Hotel check-in vs. check-out times are a scam

01:01:10 Things We DMed eachother: Why is Gen Z answering the phone like THIS?

01:04:00 LOVE YOU GUYS!

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Matt & Abby on internet hate, 2 under 2 & why they stopped showing their kids’ faces online Jul 27, 2025

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It’s our first Sunday episode of Two Parents & A Podcast!!!! We’re kicking off our new DOUBLE DATE series — where we bring on other couples to talk about love, parenting, internet chaos, and everything in between — and who better to start with than Matt & Abby?

If you’ve been on the internet in the last five years, you’ve likely seen Matt & Abby (https://www.youtube.com/c/MattAbby) sharing their relationship, growing family, and real-life moments with their millions of followers. We get into why they chose to vlog the birth of their sons, how their perspective shifted after baby #2, and what led them to stop showing their kids’ faces online.

We also talk about dealing with internet hate, the one thing they wish they hadn’t posted, and how they draw boundaries as a couple who lives much of their life publicly. Oh — and we do, of course, get into a classic Bicker of the Week: how early should you get to the airport?

Stay tuned for more guests on Sundays. LOVE YOU GUYS!

Timestamps:

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

00:02:06 Intro to Matt & Abby

00:03:30 Have you heard of the Shettles method?!

00:07:48 Vlogging the birth of their sons

00:10:48 What will Matt & Abby do differently for baby #3?

00:16:08 Why Matt & Abby stopped showing their kids’ faces online

00:25:20 Dealing with internet hate

00:32:18 What’s the one thing Matt & Abby wish they didn’t put online?

00:39:10 The life Matt & Abby built for themselves - how it started & how it’s going

00:49:40 Bicker of the Week: How early should you get to the airport?!

00:56:55 Matt’s time blindness

01:00:25 What are Matt & Abby’s relationship boundaries online?

01:03:39 LOVE YOU GUYS!

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Making childhood magical, our new weekly episodes & should you kiss on the first date? Jul 24, 2025

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This week on Two Parents & A Podcast, we’re on a family beach vacation (s/o Nanit!) and putting in some WORK recording a bunch of fun interviews for you guys!!! If you didn’t know—we’re launching a second weekly episode (stay tuned this Sunday)!! We break down the four new formats, how they’ll differ from the main show, and why we’re so excited to bring more voices into the mix.

Before that, we’re debating whether you should kiss on the first date, reminiscing about OUR first date, and sharing a big “Bicker of the Week” moment: checking a bag vs. carrying on. We also chat about eating off your partner’s plate (guess who’s guilty), updated travel tips with a 10-month-old, and how to make childhood feel magical. Oh—and we reveal the best day of the week to travel (spoiler: it’s Saturday PM, and we explain why).

Plus, a quick house update, our take on LA traffic, and a cheesy but true reminder about doing what you love.

WE LOVE YOU GUYS!

Timestamps:

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

00:04:15 S/o to Nanit for helping us enjoy a beach vacation!

00:06:26 Love what you do and you’ll never work a day in your life (sry for the cheese!!!!)

00:15:45 Why I’m OK with LA traffic

00:20:46 Should you kiss on the first date?

00:27:15 Bicker of the Week: Checking a bag vs. Carrying-on

00:33:24 Is it OK to eat food off your partner’s plate?

00:39:58 Airport beers

00:44:04 Revised travel tips (for a 10 month old)

00:47:20 THIS is the best day of the week to travel

00:49:53 Weekly house update

00:53:30 Introducing our second weekly episode

01:03:36 Making childhood magical

01:07:10 LOVE YOU GUYS!

#twoparentsandapod

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3 parenting decisions we changed our minds on, ChatGPT Barbie & baby proofing the house Jul 17, 2025

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This week on Two Parents & A Podcast — we’re talking about parenting decisions we’ve officially changed our minds on. From sleep training to breastfeeding timelines to actually caring about “firsts,” (yeah - Harrison really claimed he didn’t care!!!), we share what we thought we’d do before Tate was born… and what we’ve flip flopped to now (it’s called personal growth OK!!).

Plus: Tate is fully on the move, which means we’re in deep child-proofing mode (baby gates, outlet covers, the whole deal). We also catch you up on some fun home updates (yes to wallpaper!!), debate the best parking spot in this week’s Bicker of the Week, and react to the most Alex x Harrison coded collab of the year: Barbie x ChatGPT. Oh—and stay tuned at the end for yet another new segment idea - Harrison’s inspirational quote of the week.

WE LOVE YOU GUYS!

Timestamps:

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

00:02:24 Harrison’s newest dad habit

00:05:27 Tate is mobile & we’re in full on child proofing mode!

00:12:26 Weekly house update: Child proofing, wallpaper & bedding

00:23:18 Parenting decisions we’ve changed our minds on: Sleep training

00:32:45 Parenting decisions we’ve changed our minds on: Breastfeeding timeline

00:43:42 Parenting decisions we’ve changed our minds on: The importance of firsts

00:49:35 Bicker of the Week: What’s the best parking spot in a crowded parking lot?

00:57:03 Things we DMed Each Other: Barbie x OpenAI

01:05:50 Harrison’s inspirational quote of the week (new segment???)

01:13:57 LOVE YOU GUYS!

#twoparentsandapod

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