Chosen Family

It’s the episode you’ve all been waiting for: Alayna has finally taken over the pod and fully entered her Violence Era. This week, your father preps for a Chosen Family doomsday bunker and can’t figure out how to work his phone, your Mom gives her take on the recent Supreme Court rulings and finance gurus, and your hot teenage/baby brother Mak is STILL overcome by cramps. Cute date ideas, advice o...

Ashley is trapped in a cabin, Mak reckons with a moldy cheese paradox, and Alayna gets roasted for her edit requests on this week’s episode of the Chosen Family Podcast. This week’s question: Do you really need to have a “hell yes” in your relationship? FOLLOW CHOSEN FAMILY TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@chosenfamilypod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chosenfamilypod/ Youtube: https://www.yo...

This week, Alayna updates us on her latest school assignment, Ashley dishes on a traumatizing past relationship, and Mak selects a…unique beverage to consume on-pod. The topics covered today include intimacy after infidelity, how to get over your unattainable crushes, and how to feel more comfortable shopping for clothes that more closely align with your gender expression. FOLLOW CHOSEN FAMILY Tik...

At this week’s family dinner, Mak and Alayna make a fatal mistake that causes Ashley to confront them. They also address some hard-hitting questions, like: Is it really impossible to love someone before you love yourself? And how do you go about loving yourself in the first place? FOLLOW CHOSEN FAMILY TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@chosenfamilypod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chosenfamily...

This week around the dinner table, Alayna shares an interesting anecdote from a class at school, Ashley recounts a state-of-the-art procedure she had done for her chronic pain, and Mak finally updates her parents on the signs she has been building. This week’s questions: How to deal with differing sex drives in a romantic partnership, tips on how to cultivate healthy friendships in person, and how...

In this episode of the pod, the fam discuss Alayna’s new home and next big life decision, the smoke in New York City, the host of The Ultimatum, and what to do to celebrate reaching 1,000 patrons on Patreon. They also address two big questions: What’s the difference between an insecurity and a red flag? And most importantly: Who is the hottest TV Mom? FOLLOW CHOSEN FAMILY TikTok: https://www.tikto...

At the latest family dinner, Alayna meets fans at school, Ashley reaches an exciting career milestone, and Mak reveals a new adrenaline-fueled side of herself: Mak The Menace. This week’s question: How to manage life when struggling with chronic health issues. FOLLOW CHOSEN FAMILY TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@chosenfamilypod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chosenfamilypod/ Youtube: https:/...

This week, Ashley and Alayna record in-person in Vancouver, and Mak is forced to step up as the parent while Mom and Dad taunt their son with the possibility of their reunion. Additional topics include The “Dan Chris” Incident, the aftermath of Jojo Siwa’s birthday with a cameo from Mattea, and what to do when you get misgendered at work. FOLLOW CHOSEN FAMILY TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@chosen...

This week on Chosen Family, Alayna reveals a test result that surprises no one but her, Mak has an epiphany about her thirst traps, and Ashley makes a big decision about work after the results of her special. This week’s question nearly causes a pod-wide panic attack, but not for the reasons you might expect. FOLLOW CHOSEN FAMILY TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@chosenfamilypod Instagram: https://w...

In this episode of the pod, Ashley and Alayna recount their Manitoba meetup, in which Ashley hung out with Alayna’s girlfriend, parents, and sister. Ashley also gives us an official statement on the status of her neurodivergence, and Mak accidentally reveals the depth of her Twilight consumption… FOLLOW CHOSEN FAMILY TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@chosenfamilypod Instagram: https://www.instagram....

With Mommy out of town this week, cousin Mattea is coming over for dinner! This special episode of the pod features Ashley’s initial thoughts on the feedback from her newly-released special, Mattea’s feelings on therapy, and Mak’s perplexing TSA encounter. FOLLOW CHOSEN FAMILY TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@chosenfamilypod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chosenfamilypod/ Youtube: https://www...

This week around the dinner table, Alayna outlines her journey from straight to queer relationships, Ashley recounts a hurtful run-in with a closeted ex, and Mak asks an important question: Should you date someone who is closeted? And how closeted can they be before it becomes problematic? FOLLOW CHOSEN FAMILY TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@chosenfamilypod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cho...

Ashley and Mak’s feud over Alayna’s sister reaches a breaking point, Ashley goes full Karen on her assistant, and the fam give advice on therapy: How to decide if your therapist is a good fit, how to prepare for your sessions, and dating people who HAVEN’T been to therapy. All of this and more on this week’s episode of the Chosen Family Podcast! FOLLOW CHOSEN FAMILY TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com...

Ashley's special debuts tonight @ 7pm EST. Join her livestream on her channel w/ Mak and Alayna at 6pm EST! special: https://youtu.be/Ay6jUYPH644 livestream: https://www.youtube.com/live/TA3ex_HIb6I?feature=share Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-in...

Around the dinner table this week, Ashley and Alayna give Baby Mak advice about her struggles as a creator, and offer guidance on the next steps in her career path. This week’s Patreon Question: A young virgin is apprehensive about their “first time”. How can they get comfortable with opening up to someone? Find out this week on Chosen Family! FOLLOW CHOSEN FAMILY TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@c...

Today on the Chosen Family Podcast: Donald Trump’s arrest, Ashley’s Big Main Babes Reveal, and Alayna’s next steps after getting into her Master’s program. Today’s topics of discussion: How to consume news responsibly, and how to meet more queer friends! FOLLOW CHOSEN FAMILY TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@chosenfamilypod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chosenfamilypod/ Youtube: https://www.y...

In this episode, Alayna, Mak, and Ashley tackle the loaded topic of how to open up your currently monogamous relationship. Alayna also shares some VERY big news, Ashley recounts an adventure with some Florida women, and Mak roleplays a little too hard… FOLLOW CHOSEN FAMILY TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@chosenfamilypod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chosenfamilypod/ Youtube: https://www.you...

This week’s chaotic family dinner quickly goes off the rails with Ashley’s future plans for the bedroom, Mak’s oral fixation, and what Alayna’s name really means (it will shock you). They give advice about how to stop being codependent in a relationship and what constitutes a healthy sex drive. FOLLOW CHOSEN FAMILY TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@chosenfamilypod Instagram: https://www.instagram.co...

This week, Mom and Dad do their best to support Mak as she anxiously anticipates her first pap. Additionally, the fam discuss the next emotional steps in their careers and how they feel about the podcast now that it's fully up and running. What happens next? Find out this week on Chosen Family! FOLLOW CHOSEN FAMILY TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@chosenfamilypod Instagram: https://www.instagram.co...

This week the Chosen Fam discusses Ashley’s special recording, Alayna contemplates what’s next in her career, and debate is had over whether or not Mak can REALLY carve a sign. This week’s question: How do I prove my sexuality to those who don’t believe me? FOLLOW CHOSEN FAMILY TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@chosenfamilypod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chosenfamil... Youtube: https://www....

This week on Chosen Family: Ashley gets harassed on stage, Mak and Ashley prepare to meet in Springfield, and Alayna transitions into becoming a boss. This week’s viewer question: How do you stop yourself from reaching out to an old crush or ex? FOLLOW CHOSEN FAMILY TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@chosenfamilypod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chosenfamil... Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/...

This week on Chosen Family, Alayna introduces an article of clothing from her famous Cat Shirt Era and Mak tells us about a high school experience that left her wondering how far allies will really go in their quest to prove their lack of homophobia. Also featured: queer film suggestions that don’t have horrific endings and the story of the time Ashley really embarrassed herself in front of Alayna...

At the dinner table this week Mak recounts the harrowing experience of attempting to get her car fixed and dealing with customer service, and the fam speculate on astrology and the overlap of church girls and granola gays. They also discuss how they deal with potentially unsafe scenarios as queer people in the world. FOLLOW CHOSEN FAMILY TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@chosenfamilypod Instagram: h...

The fam’s first guest episode features the highly-requested Mattea Ingemi, Mak’s (non-chosen) sister. Mattea and the gang discuss thongs and BV, grapes, coming out online, and how to ask about STI status without it being awkward. Be warned: things get crazy.  FOLLOW CHOSEN FAMILY TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@chosenfamilypod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chosenfamil... Youtube: https://ww...

This week, Alayna reveals shocking information about her sister’s feelings about Ashley. Additionally, Ashley gives us an update on her chronic pain journey, and Mak experiences straight panic for Tom Welling of the award-winning show Smallville. What they had for dinner this week will shock you, to say the least. FOLLOW CHOSEN FAMILY TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@chosenfamilypod Instagram: http...