Chosen Family

Alayna reveals a big life update. Ashley travels in time. The fam also address a thought-provoking question: Would you hook up with your clone? 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.tiktok.com/@ashgav...

This week’s question defines and explores the issue of codependency in relationships. Alayna reveals more fizz bombs, Mak adjusts to living in a new city, and Ashley begins to plan a proposal. 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...

Is flirting cheating? Is Mak like her boomer father? And are fizz bombs worth the hype? Ashley, Alayna, and Mak are asking the hard questions this week. 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.tiktok.co...

Ashley feels the urge to reach out to an old flame and Alayna and Mak are somehow convinced into helping her out. They also reflect on their favorite moments from the podcast as 2023 comes to a close. Finally, Mak makes a surprising announcement about her relationship… FOLLOW CHOSEN FAMILY TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@chosenfamilypod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chosenfamilypod/ Youtube...

Mak is late to the pod this week, and Alayna and Ashley won’t let her live it down. They also discuss Mak’s shark tooth haul, Matt Rife, and holiday traditions.  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://ww...

Alayna has a big update this week: An innocent TikTok obsession has turned into much more. Ashley chimes in with her story of escaping a cult as well as her prickly time in Palm Springs. Mak contemplates rescuing a feral cat. FOLLOW CHOSEN FAMILY TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@chosenfamilypod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chosenfamilypod/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9WM_cdLW...

Alayna whips out her “emotion wheel” and recaps her surprisingly difficult first session at therapy. The fam also discuss happiness, depression, and loss of vulnerability in the internet age. 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 explores a shocking alternative form of mental health treatment, Alayna cuts her own hair live on pod, and Mak has her first dental dam experience.  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.tikto...

Alayna and Ashley therapize Mak as she unpacks a frustrating family visit. Amidst this, Ashley attempts to order a bagel. This week’s question comes from a listener who is struggling with whether or not to leave their church community. FOLLOW CHOSEN FAMILY TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@chosenfamilypod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chosenfamilypod/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/...

Alayna discusses her upcoming presentation on desire in relationships, which takes today’s family discussion to...a non-family-friendly place. Ashley speaks on the stigma against open relationships, Mak divulges her fear of planes, and Alayna reports some important butt facts. FOLLOW CHOSEN FAMILY TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@chosenfamilypod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chosenfamilypod/...

Ashley explains what happened earlier this year in Indianapolis that resulted in her cancellation, and why she didn’t address It sooner. 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.tiktok.com/@ashgavscomed...

Halloween is upon us, and that means it’s time for Mak and Alayna to reveal their costumes, and for Ashley to roast them. Ashley has some choice words of critique for Mak and Alayna after last week’s solo episode. The fam answer the ultimate Would You Rather along with this week’s question: How to start dating at 30 when you have never dated anyone?  FOLLOW CHOSEN FAMILY TikTok: https://www.tiktok...

Dad’s gone, so Baby and Mom need to step up to the plate, with a cameo from Ashley’s assistant, Sydnie! Mak and Alayna cover a groundbreaking new idea for the pod, the part of school that is surprising Alayna the most, and Mak’s big upcoming life decisions. FOLLOW CHOSEN FAMILY TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@chosenfamilypod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chosenfamilypod/ Youtube: https://ww...

Alayna and Mak battle for the title of the best “bad cop”. Alayna reveals a resurfaced personal struggle and Mak unveils a shocking update on her fruit stand boy crush. This week’s question: Is being queer completely a result of nature, or is there nurture involved too? FOLLOW CHOSEN FAMILY TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@chosenfamilypod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chosenfamilypod/ Youtub...

Alayna reads us her calendar, Ashley just woke up, and Mak gets on her soapbox about something alarming that cis straight men are up to. The fam also answer questions about fantasy versus identity, the existence of truly unconditional love, and share experiences of queer joy.  FOLLOW CHOSEN FAMILY TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@chosenfamilypod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chosenfamilypod/...

This week, Mak reveals a surprising experience of bisexual questioning that leads to a deep family discussion. Ashley and Alayna share their own questioning moments, and the fam offers guidance to those wondering whether or not they might be bisexual.  FOLLOW CHOSEN FAMILY TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@chosenfamilypod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chosenfamilypod/ Youtube: https://www.you...

On this episode of the pod, Ashley reveals herself as a supreme manifester, Mak finds herself stuck in Orlando after fleeing a hurricane, and Alayna updates us on her big hike. We also find out why Canada has issued a travel advisory for the United States, why Ashley’s been feeling down lately, and whether or not Mak has a passport. FOLLOW CHOSEN FAMILY TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@chosenfamily...

Things get unhinged this week on Chosen Family when Ashley goes into full therapy mode, and Alayna decides to solve a Rubik’s Cube during the episode. Baby Mak is left to pick up the pieces, including finding this week’s listener question: What would you do if your best friend told you that they were in love with you? Would you stay friends, or end the relationship entirely? FOLLOW CHOSEN FAMILY T...

The dinner discussion gets deep this week, from discussing theories behind the prominence of P.D. Gay, to appropriation, to this week’s question: How do you feel when straight people co-opt gay language, such as “partner” and “chosen family”? FOLLOW CHOSEN FAMILY TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@chosenfamilypod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chosenfamilypod/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c...

This week, the fam discuss the discourse surrounding Love On The Spectrum and Down For Love. Alayna’s relationship with her subwoofer is on the rocks, Mak is in Florida, and Ashley continues to reflect on her trip to Japan. This week’s question addresses an essential part of growing up: How do you love the parents who played a role in your trauma?  FOLLOW CHOSEN FAMILY TikTok: https://www.tiktok.c...

This week, Alayna reveals a big life decision and Ashley returns from a long trip abroad with stories to share. Additionally, the fam share who their mentors are and why. If you want to find out what has Mak so happy-go-lucky and why Ashley is so upset about it, tune in! FOLLOW CHOSEN FAMILY TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@chosenfamilypod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chosenfamilypod/ Youtu...

It is takeover of the cats on this week’s episode of the pod! Ashley’s cat Fulton sabotages her microphone as well as the recording, and Alayna and Ashley share sad cat stories that cause Mak to fully dissociate. This week’s question: What was your family’s method to get rid of the hiccups? FOLLOW CHOSEN FAMILY TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@chosenfamilypod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ch...

This week on Chosen Family, Ashley and Alayna fight over the title of Best Cat Mom. Additionally, Ashley overcomes her anxiety of getting new pants, Mak struggles with her appearance in shorts, and Alayna shares the progress on her monstera propagation journey. This week’s thought-provoking question: What did your sex-education class at school consist of? FOLLOW CHOSEN FAMILY TikTok: https://www.t...

What is “The Gap”, who messed with Ashley’s mic, and who set a boundary that actually wasn’t a boundary? Find out on this week’s episode of the Chosen Family Podcast. Tune in for discussions on boundary-setting, marathons, hiking, long distance relationships, and more! FOLLOW CHOSEN FAMILY TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@chosenfamilypod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chosenfamilypod/ Youtube...

This week, Mak reports live as a gamer in space (AKA Kansas City) and Alayna finally gets back into taking care of her body after her school term. The fam also choose their favorite animals and answer a listener question: What feelings come up for you when you think about living as the opposite gender?  FOLLOW CHOSEN FAMILY TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@chosenfamilypod Instagram: https://www.ins...