Chosen Family

While Baby is with the sitter, it’s date night for Mom and Dad! Ashley and Alayna discuss jealousy and their different experiences in the closet, and Alayna incites a search into a photo that acted as her gay awakening.  FOLLOW CHOSEN FAMILY TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@chosenfamilypod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chosenfamilypod/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9WM_cdLWHtsCX...

Ashley, Alayna, and Mak talk about their favorite and least favorite fan interactions. Alayna explains why she feels haunted by the name Emily. This week’s listener question involves an allegedly straight roommate who is giving mixed signals. FOLLOW CHOSEN FAMILY TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@chosenfamilypod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chosenfamilypod/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c...

Ashley recovers from a shot, Mak discusses her blossoming femininity, and Alayna discusses her love of horror movies. This week’s listener question tackles supportive parenting tips for a Dad. FOLLOW CHOSEN FAMILY TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@chosenfamilypod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chosenfamilypod/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9WM_cdLWHtsCXLg3ygFiww FOLLOW ASHLEY GAVI...

Mak pulls off a masterful prank and Alayna shares sad news about her spoon carving journey. The fam also discuss the impact smartphones have had on mental health and tools for sensory issues. This week’s listener question involves the pros and cons of coming out in the workplace. FOLLOW CHOSEN FAMILY TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@chosenfamilypod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chosenfamilyp...

Ashley recovers from another eventful weekend. Alayna shares her anxieties as she begins booking guests for her new podcast. This week’s question: Would you want to know if your partner had a crush on someone else?  FOLLOW CHOSEN FAMILY TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@chosenfamilypod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chosenfamilypod/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9WM_cdLWHtsCXLg3yg...

Ashley, Alayna, and Mak debrief on their first impressions of each other’s partners, and discuss what to do when you hate the person your friend is dating. FOLLOW CHOSEN FAMILY TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@chosenfamilypod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chosenfamilypod/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9WM_cdLWHtsCXLg3ygFiww FOLLOW ASHLEY GAVIN @ashgavs   TikTok: https://www.tikt...

The fun is never-ending as Mak, Ashley, and Alayna gather once again for an in-person dinner. Learn about Ashley’s recent breakup, Mak’s fraught relationship with elevators, and Alayna’s news about school. FOLLOW CHOSEN FAMILY TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@chosenfamilypod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chosenfamilypod/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9WM_cdLWHtsCXLg3ygFiww FOLLO...

It’s happening! Mom, Dad, and Baby all in the same room. Join them as they discuss why Ashley puked on stage, how Mak was traumatized by a crab, and a listener question on how to let anger out. FOLLOW CHOSEN FAMILY TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@chosenfamilypod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chosenfamilypod/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9WM_cdLWHtsCXLg3ygFiww FOLLOW ASHLEY GAV...

As Dad wraps up her worldwide tour, Alayna and Mak take over with special guest Mattea. Find out how Alayna and Mak deal with their sensory issues and how Mak accidentally gave her girlfriend the ick. FOLLOW CHOSEN FAMILY TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@chosenfamilypod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chosenfamilypod/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9WM_cdLWHtsCXLg3ygFiww FOLLOW ASH...

Mak showers Alayna with compliments for her birthday. Ashley and Alayna debate knight's armor at lesbian weddings and reveal their Meyers-Briggs types, while debating Mak's. FOLLOW CHOSEN FAMILY TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@chosenfamilypod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chosenfamilypod/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9WM_cdLWHtsCXLg3ygFiww FOLLOW ASHLEY GAVIN @ashgavs   TikTok...

This week, Ashley debates reconnecting with an old friend and reads an angry email she sent to end their relationship 12 years ago. This week’s question: Would you rather give a stranger unlimited access to your phone or to your home? FOLLOW CHOSEN FAMILY TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@chosenfamilypod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chosenfamilypod/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/U...

It’s Mak’s birthday! And Mom and Dad…forgot? The fam discuss birthday traditions around the dinner table, what it means for a person to be “out of your league”, as well as the dangers of therapized language. FOLLOW CHOSEN FAMILY TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@chosenfamilypod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chosenfamilypod/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9WM_cdLWHtsCXLg3ygFiww FOL...

Mak explains the concept of “old” and “young” ages, Alayna talks about why every couple could benefit from couple’s therapy, and Ashley gets vulnerable about the perils of a public open relationship.  FOLLOW CHOSEN FAMILY TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@chosenfamilypod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chosenfamilypod/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9WM_cdLWHtsCXLg3ygFiww FOLLOW ASH...

Ashley recounts an eventful weekend with a special someone. Alayna shines after a weekend of spoon carving. Mak gives a long-awaited life update. This week’s question comes from a listener who is nervous about joining a queer sports league. FOLLOW CHOSEN FAMILY TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@chosenfamilypod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chosenfamilypod/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/cha...

This week, Mak brings the energy and attempts to top the pod. Everyone contemplates leaving the internet forever, and many important questions are addressed: Who got hacked, what is a Purple Heart Lesbian…and who is Makenna Hopkins?  FOLLOW CHOSEN FAMILY TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@chosenfamilypod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chosenfamilypod/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC...

Ashley shows foot on pod and tells a harrowing subway story. Alayna second-guesses her summer. This week's listener question: How do you deal with anxious attachment and jealousy in an open relationship? FOLLOW CHOSEN FAMILY TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@chosenfamilypod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chosenfamilypod/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9WM_cdLWHtsCXLg3ygFiww FOLLOW...

Ashley and Mak advise Alayna, whose life path has taken an unexpected turn. Ashley rants about literacy. A listener writes in about “self-play” that throws off the rest of their day.  FOLLOW CHOSEN FAMILY TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@chosenfamilypod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chosenfamilypod/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9WM_cdLWHtsCXLg3ygFiww FOLLOW ASHLEY GAVIN @ashgav...

Mom and Dad get flirty again, Mak enlightens her parents about the Star Wars prequels, and Ashley recaps an eventful encounter with 2 gorgeous women. This week’s listener question comes from a person dealing with a very specific hurdle in their sex life. FOLLOW CHOSEN FAMILY TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@chosenfamilypod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chosenfamilypod/ Youtube: https://www.y...

Mak celebrates Kansas City’s Super Bowl win. Alayna reveals an update on her quest to merge her passions. Ashley, Alayna, and Mak give advice to a listener seeking queer joy in a rural community. FOLLOW CHOSEN FAMILY TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@chosenfamilypod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chosenfamilypod/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9WM_cdLWHtsCXLg3ygFiww FOLLOW ASHLEY G...

An absolutely crucial thought experiment is proposed this week: If you were straight, what kind of man would you date? Also: Mak recounts the experience of her first earthquake, and Alayna gets very triggered mid-pod. FOLLOW CHOSEN FAMILY TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@chosenfamilypod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chosenfamilypod/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9WM_cdLWHtsCXLg3...

On this wholesome episode of the pod, Alayna and Mak discuss Mak’s fascination with planes, Alayna’s school struggles, and address the lesbian bar drama that has been sweeping the internet. FOLLOW CHOSEN FAMILY TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@chosenfamilypod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chosenfamilypod/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9WM_cdLWHtsCXLg3ygFiww FOLLOW ASHLEY GAVIN @...

Ashley, Alayna, and Mak crush hard on a Patron who asks a thought-provoking question. Ashley reveals the results of her egg-freezing process. Little Mak joins Mak in celebrating going to the doctor. FOLLOW CHOSEN FAMILY TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@chosenfamilypod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chosenfamilypod/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9WM_cdLWHtsCXLg3ygFiww FOLLOW ASHLE...

This week, Mak confronts her fear of flying and is bullied into doing merch. Alayna has a realization about her hobbies and Ashley continues to be filled with eggs. A listener asks: How do I overcome internalized homophobia from religion? FOLLOW CHOSEN FAMILY TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@chosenfamilypod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chosenfamilypod/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/chann...

Ashley updates us on her egg-freezing process, which has led to mushy results. Alayna enlightens us on Canadian currency, and Mak takes us through her eccentric morning routine. FOLLOW CHOSEN FAMILY TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@chosenfamilypod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chosenfamilypod/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9WM_cdLWHtsCXLg3ygFiww FOLLOW ASHLEY GAVIN @ashgavs TikT...

Mak reveals a big update that has Alayna and Ashley in shock. Ashley embarks on her egg-freezing journey, to distressing results. This week’s question: Is having a genital preference transphobic? FOLLOW CHOSEN FAMILY TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@chosenfamilypod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chosenfamilypod/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9WM_cdLWHtsCXLg3ygFiww FOLLOW ASHLEY G...