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  • 1 year of parenting: best advice, favorite baby products & hardest moments

    1 year of parenting: best advice, favorite baby products & hardest moments
    Sep 11 2025
    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 --------------------------------------------------------------- Thank you to our sponsors this week: *Fast Growing Trees: This Fall, Fast Growing Trees has the best deals for your yard, up to half off on select plants and other deals. Listeners of our show get 15% OFF at https://www.FastGrowingTrees.com when using the code TWOPARENTS at checkout. *Quince: Keep it classic and cozy this fall—with long-lasting staples from Quince. Go to https://www.Quince.com/Alex for free shipping and 365-day returns. *Bilt: Earn points on rent and around your neighborhood, wherever you call home, by going to https://www.joinbilt.com/TWOPARENTS. *Cozy Earth: Go to https://www.cozyearth.com/TWOPARENTS for up to 40% off your new favorite pajama set and blanket! --------------------------------------------------------------- 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/ --------------------------------------------------------------- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    52 min
  • Baby Gut Health Expert: What every parent should know about gut health, immunity & nutrition (with Dr. Stephanie Culler)

    Baby Gut Health Expert: What every parent should know about gut health, immunity & nutrition (with Dr. Stephanie Culler)
    Sep 7 2025
    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! #twoparentsandapod --------------------------------------------------------------- Thank you to our sponsors this week: *OneSkin: Get 15% off OneSkin with the code TWOPARENTS at https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod *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. --------------------------------------------------------------- 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 Find our guest: Website | https://www.persephone.bio/ Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/persephone.bio TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@persephone.bio --------------------------------------------------------------- Powered by: Just Media House – https://www.justmediahouse.com/ --------------------------------------------------------------- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    44 min
  • Parenting classes, baby names & is breakfast actually the most important meal of the day?!

    Parenting classes, baby names & is breakfast actually the most important meal of the day?!
    Sep 4 2025
    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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    40 min
  • Child Development Expert: How to raise good humans, teach critical thinking & avoid parental burnout

    Child Development Expert: How to raise good humans, teach critical thinking & avoid parental burnout
    Aug 31 2025
    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 --------------------------------------------------------------- Thank you to our sponsors this week: *EveryPlate: Dig into these flavor-packed meals your household will love. New customers can enjoy this special offer of only $1.99 a meal. Go to ⁠https://www.everyplate.com/podcast⁠ and use code TWOPARENTS199 to get started. Applied as discount on first box, limited time only. *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. *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! --------------------------------------------------------------- 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 Find our guest: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/raisinggoodhumanspodcast Website | https://www.draliza.com/ Book | https://www.amazon.com/Principles-Parenting-Essential-Raising-Humans/dp/166801453X --------------------------------------------------------------- Powered by: Just Media House – https://www.justmediahouse.com/ --------------------------------------------------------------- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 h et 4 min
  • Push presents, ‘pregnancy robots’ & the male loneliness epidemic

    Push presents, ‘pregnancy robots’ & the male loneliness epidemic
    Aug 28 2025
    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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    58 min
  • Poppi founders on marriage, parenting & building a 2 billion-dollar brand (without raising entitled kids)

    Poppi founders on marriage, parenting & building a 2 billion-dollar brand (without raising entitled kids)
    Aug 24 2025
    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! --------------------------------------------------------------- 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). --------------------------------------------------------------- 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! #twoparentsandapod --------------------------------------------------------------- Thank you to our sponsors this week: *Magic Spoon: Get $5 off your next order at https://www.MagicSpoon.com/TWOPARENTS. *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. *Skims: Shop my favorite bras and underwear at https://www.skims.com/twoparents *Bilt Rewards: Earn points on rent and around your neighborhood, wherever you call home, by going to https://www.joinbilt.com/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 Find our guest: Allison Ellsworth | https://www.instagram.com/allisonellsworth Stephen Ellsworth | https://www.instagram.com/stephenellsworth_ --------------------------------------------------------------- Powered by: Just Media House – https://www.justmediahouse.com/ --------------------------------------------------------------- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 h et 14 min
  • Power dynamics in relationships, weaning from breastfeeding & parenting near family

    Power dynamics in relationships, weaning from breastfeeding & parenting near family
    Aug 21 2025
    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! #twoparentsandapod --------------------------------------------------------------- Thank you to our sponsors this week: *Boll & Branch: Get 15% off plus free shipping on your first set of sheets at https://www.BollAndBranch.com/alex *Bilt Rewards: Earn points on rent and around your neighborhood, wherever you call home, by going to https://www.joinbilt.com/TWOPARENTS *Hello Fresh: Go to https://www.HelloFresh.com/TWOPARENTS10FM to get 10 Free Meals with a free item for life. One per box with active subscription. *Magic Spoon: Get $5 off your next order at https://www.MagicSpoon.com/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: power dynamics in relationships, parenting with family nearby, breastfeeding weaning, pumping journey, postpartum identity, Vancouver travel recs, Alex Bennett, Harrison Fugman, Two Parents & A Podcast, blot vs rub stain, Skechers AirTag shoe, Ryanair crying baby brawl, kids landline Tin Can, weird subscriptions 2025, parenting podcast, relationship podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    52 min
  • Relationship expert: The mental load moms carry, its impact on marriage & what to do about it

    Relationship expert: The mental load moms carry, its impact on marriage & what to do about it
    Aug 17 2025
    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! #twoparentsandapod --------------------------------------------------------------- Thank you to our sponsors this week: *BetterHelp: As the largest online therapy provider in the world, BetterHelp can provide access to mental health professionals with a diverse variety of expertise. Our listeners get 10% off their first month at https://www.BetterHelp.com/TWOPARENTS. *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. *Pendry Newport Beach: Huge thank you to Pendry Newport Beach for hosting us for this episode. Check them out at https://www.instagram.com/pendrynewportbeach & don’t miss The Elwood Club at https://www.instagram.com/elwoodclub/?hl=en — a modern members’ club built on the traditions of luxury hospitality, located within Pendry Newport Beach. --------------------------------------------------------------- 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 Find our Guest: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/drmorgancutlip Website | https://drmorgancutlip.com/ Book | https://www.amazon.com/Better-Share-Couples-Tackle-Resentment/dp/1400239672 --------------------------------------------------------------- Powered by: Just Media House – https://www.justmediahouse.com/ --------------------------------------------------------------- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    50 min