I Went to Couples Therapy (ft. Orna Guralnik) [VIDEO]

Join Alex in the studio for an interview with this season’s Bachelorette, Jenn Tran. Jenn opens up about her life before reality TV and discusses being an awkward middle schooler, struggling to find herself as a teenager, and growing up with a lot of conflict at home. She talks about going boy crazy in college, toxic relationships, making excuses for men (he’s in a tunnel and has no service, duh), and how she ultimately found her confidence and self respect. Jenn reveals how a near death experience led to her going on the Bachelor and what factors played into accepting the role of Bachelorette. Then, Jenn and Alex share their opinions on dating guys with girl best friends, outdoorsy men, mama’s boys, and club rats. Finally, Jenn reveals what really happens in the Fantasy Suites, how exes reached out to her after filming, what it’s like dating 25 men at once, and how she feels about the way her season ended. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Father Cooper sits down with comedian Nicole Byer. Alex and Nicole discuss the struggles of online dating and break down each of the dating apps. We all love a little positive reinforcement in the bedroom right? C’mon men, we need some moans! The duo discusses strategies to elicit verbal feedback from men during sex. While playing never have I ever, we learn that Alex had a sugar daddy, Nicole has fucked more than one person in 24 hours, and both have filmed themselves during sex. Nicole also shares some insight on the newest and hottest vibrator…a Theragun! Sometimes the pussy just needs a real pounding. Alex and Nicole provide the Daddy Gang with solid advice on fucking your gym trainer, giant dicks, nude etiquette, sexting and more. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Join Alex in the studio for a very special, full circle solo episode. The Boston Red Sox have invited Alex to throw the first pitch at Fenway Park, but little do they know she and the Red Sox go wayyyy back. Alex shares a story from the vault about her first ever professional athlete and how their whirlwind romance completely took over her life at BU. From making out on the bar, to following grown men into the bathroom, to doing whatever it took to get into the family and friends section at the ballpark… this episode is a wild ride full of twists, turns, and a little bit of delusion. Alex takes us on a hilarious trip down memory lane, discussing some of the most unhinged things she did to keep this man’s attention, and reminisces on how she ultimately flipped the script and took back the power in the relationship. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Join Father Cooper for a special Father’s Day Sunday Session. Alex gives a toast to her own father and reflects on the stress she put him through when she went through her “bad boy” phase in high school. She talks about her upcoming summer plans in Nantucket and what exactly she will be up to when she goes to Paris for the Olympics. It wouldn’t be fathers day without some advice from Papa Cooper. Alex breaks down how to balance a career and a relationship and talks about how some people may not live to work - and that’s okay. She offers her take on what it means when your partner’s family has hesitations around your engagement and gives the hard truth about what’s going on when your boyfriend only wants to see you once a week. Lastly, Big Al has a PSA for all the birthday divas out there that may be a little controversial. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Father Cooper sits down with Colton Underwood. Colton repressed his sexuality for the first 28 years of his life; a former NFL player and Bachelor star, Colton went to extremes to promote and perpetuate a heterosexual identity. Colton sits down with Alex to reflect on his manipulation tactics and the people he hurt along the way. Daddy Gang, tune in this week to hear Colton speak on the events that brought him to rock bottom, led him to make some of the biggest mistakes of his life, and ultimately reveal his true sexuality. This episode includes discussion of self-harm. Please keep this in mind when deciding if, how and when you’ll listen. For resources on these topics, visit spotify.com/resources. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Join Alex in the studio for a fun and nostalgic interview with Chace Crawford. Chace talks about his childhood, going through an awkward phase (debatable), and what it was really like to work at Abercrombie in the early 2000’s. He then discusses all things Gossip Girl. Chace reflects on the audition process, his first time meeting Leighton Meester, and whether he ever hooked up with a co-star. He spills the tea on his time living in NYC with Ed Westwick, what their roommate dynamic was really like, and details the insane house parties they would throw together - he even reveals which iconic stars used to be on the guest list! Finally, Chace opens up about the current state of his love life, logging onto Raya for the first time, what he’s looking for in a partner and what his absolute deal breakers are. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Join Alex in the studio for a sit-down interview with Jack Harlow. Jack reminisces on his childhood in Louisville and why his hometown is so important to him. He also tells some hilarious stories from his teenage years like relying on girls to pass exams, how the Harry Potter books turned him on, and how he lost his virginity. Jack clarifies what he thinks “vanilla sex” is and even gives some insight into what he personally likes in the bedroom. Jack and Alex talk about his songwriting process, his new single, and what fans should expect next. Daddy Gang, get ready to know Jack on a whole new level in this chaotic episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Join Alex in the studio for an insightful interview with esteemed couples therapist, Dr. Orna Guralnik. Orna explains what to expect in couples therapy, when it’s the right time for you and your partner to go, and why there should be no shame in working on your relationship. They discuss how to have healthy disagreements, what a “lived in” relationship looks like, and how there’s usually more to an argument than meets the eye. Alex even opens up and reveals things about herself and her relationship that she’s never spoken about publicly before including her decision to go to couples therapy. Then, Orna gives some of her best tips for how to communicate your wants and needs in the bedroom and what role sex plays in a healthy relationship. Finally, they talk about the psychology behind why people are drawn to toxic relationships and ultimately stay in situations that don’t benefit them. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Join Father Cooper for a Sunday Session recapping her chaotic Memorial Day weekend. Alex and Matt threw the party of the century that somehow ended up with literal shit in her pool. Then, she reflects on this current stage of her life and how her two friend groups are in very different places - one is all married with kids and the other is single with no kids. Alex discusses what it’s like to be in the middle of both groups and how sometimes she feels both behind and ahead at the same time. Finally, Alex tells a hilarious story about the time she got so lost in high school she somehow ended up in New York City and her parents had to use a landline and Mapquest to route her back home. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nessa Barrett joins Call Her Daddy and isn’t here to hold back. She reflects on her childhood - and why she ran away from home at only 17 years old. She talks about what happened when she blew up online, her relationship with Josh Richards and the internet drama surrounding her dating timeline with Jaden Hossler. Nessa opens up about their recent breakup and directly addresses the cheating rumors. Nessa gets vulnerable when speaking about her mental health struggles that began when she was only six years old. She opens up about her Borderline Personality Disorder diagnosis. Nessa describes the times when her struggles became unbearable and reveals the pain involved around getting help at a mental hospital. This episode discusses adult subject matter, including descriptions of self harm and suicide and is intended for adult consumption only. Listener discretion is advised. Resources: 24/7 Crisis Hotline: If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices